February 12th is the birthday of one of our greatest Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, who brought us through the fiery trial of the Civil War and served as an inspirational figure for generations to come. Still, most people do not realize that this beloved political icon has a significant tie to Williamsport and Lycoming County, and
The United States has been going through tremendous changes since the presidential election of Donald Trump. It seems everyone has their own particular area they are focusing on, mine is over the continually growing collapse of the mainstream media. For decades, we have been straight jacketed from considering whether information was acceptable and true. The
Close to 500 baseball followers jammed into the Lycoming Hotel ballroom to give baseball a royal send-off for 1946, and to meet a fine group of celebrities. George Trautman, Gabby Hartnett and Bucky Harris spoke to the large assembly as to plans for this season and what to expect from the Detroit-Buffalo organization. After the
An unusual phenomenon has been happening all over the United States, and we have seen it in the northern part of Pennsylvania. It is the growing number of growing churches. Young people are discovering Christianity, and not just happy, snappy, 1960s-70s ‘Jesus Movement’ type of Christianity, but serious Bible-believing, doctrine-focused, disciple-forming faith Christians. Ironically, while
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl this Sunday. The championship trophy that they will be vying for bears the name of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. One former Williamsporter, Heinie Miller, had the distinction of coaching Lombardi in an all-star game in 1937. Henry J.
The Williamsport Crosscutters’ Hot Stove League Banquet, held recently, was a night of baseball, recognition, and charity — and may have been a way to chase away the chilly winter blues. The event was highlighted with an appearance by Montoursville’s National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Mike Mussina, as well as ESPN commentator Tim Kurkjian,
Earlier this month, officials at the Lycoming SPCA raised concerns about its continued ability to provide low-cost spay/neuter vouchers. Apparently, this cry for help has started to be answered. According to Alexa Daniels, Marketing and Development Director for the Lycoming SPCA, that plea is being answered in a big way by one generous donor. Pamela
Williamsport’s automobile dealers filled with the energy that comes from the belief in the return of normal business this year, are joining to nationwide effort to lead trade revival. This revival is confidently expected to return in a short time, and Williamsport’s dealers will display their confidence in a big way — the 21st annual
When I was an international business trainer, I often opened a session with an icebreaker. My favorite was to ask the group what the difference between a leader and a manager was. It is a trick question because the name itself is the definition. A leader leads, and a manager manages. This crossed my mind
I know, I know. Not Jimmy. Don’t worry, he’ll be back next week. Honestly, I’m not even 100% sure where he is. Sometimes he’s harder to keep track of than the elves I bring from the North Pole for the Christmas Coloring Contest. He left this morning mumbling something about scoring bucks and possibly going
The stage of the Community Arts Center will be again be alive with the sounds of the Uptown Music Collective as they take the stage to perform a show called “Music That Made the Movies: Soundtracks That Rock.” On Saturday, January 25. This electrifying show, presented by UPMC and chosen through the UMC’s annual People’s
As much as our modern society has precautions and systems to prevent fires, they still happen, even in the wealthiest of areas. This is evidenced by the massive wildfires in California, specifically in the Los Angeles area, where over 180,000 people (the population of Lycoming, Clinton, Sullivan, and Union counties combined!) had been evacuated from
