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There are several rare, life-threatening diseases and disorders that exist, and one of the most vexing and rare is a genetic disorder called “Wolfram Syndrome.” It is extremely rare — it affects 1 in 500,000 people, but unfortunately, one of them is here in Lycoming County — 11-year old Danny Flexer IV. He is the
This month, of course, is Black History in which we celebrate the contributions and history of African-Americans. This month is also the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro leagues in baseball. One former Williamsporter was a part of that history. Frank Albert “Fay” Young is not a household name, but perhaps this remarkable
The local boys’ and girls’ hoops seasons are coming to a close. Area teams are now shifting gears and getting prepared to make a run. I was very impressed with the many games that I saw. Lycoming County will be well represented at the state level. Props to our D4 PIAA officials for doing something
With the high school basketball season rapidly winding down, South Williamsport’s players sat despondently in a quiet locker room as their hopes for a playoff berth took another hit. Standing before them that Friday evening, the Mountaineers coach, Rob Houseknecht, stood stoically — momentarily silent. When he began to address his team, he spoke in
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick of all of your winter clothes by mid-February. Lately, I find myself wearing the same old boring turtleneck/jean/boot combo. While you may be feeling outfit fatigue as we edge toward spring, you may also be reluctant to go shopping for wardrobe updates. Who has the time to
A very special Happy Birthday to my Great Aunt Mildred, who turns 102 years old today. Just imagine what she has seen in her lifetime since being born in 1918. She is truly a remarkably smart and tough lady who has navigated her time here on God’s green Earth with grace, but when needed, the
Y’all know I am always looking out for you. I’m of the helpful sort. So, if you haven’t found your Valentine yet, please allow me to offer up these helpful pick-up lines that are sure to help you find ‘the one’ this Valentine’s Day. • Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
Ryan Gardner has the physique that would make it easier to believe that he was a fitness trainer rather than a district attorney, but in some ways, he is trying to get someone into shape. Actually, not a ‘someone’ but a ‘something,’ and that something is the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. His strong stature
This week marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Still, most people do not realize that this beloved political icon has a significant tie to Williamsport. With that same connection, Williamsport is also linked to legendary pioneer woodsman, Daniel Boone. William Winters was a land speculator and landowner from the area near
Once upon a time in the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna River region, there existed a somewhat utopian atmosphere among the populous. While the village inhabitants of each individual area were fervently pleased and protective of their own, they shared a competitive bond with an overriding uniqueness that made their athletic encounters something they
It’s hard to resist the ease and affordability of fast fashion brands like Old Navy, H&M, and Zara, or the convenience of picking up a few new and needed, cheap t-shirts from Target or Walmart. But, as we look into the next decade and the important role of people as stewards of the Earth, what
In life there are procrastinators and there are those who like to stay well ahead of the game, so as to not get caught short at the last minute. Keeping in mind that the Youth Hunt for spring gobblers is on Saturday, April 25, 2020, and that the statewide spring gobbler season will begin on
Sometimes finding fish through a six-inch hole in the ice is like looking for a needle in a haystack. When fishing a lake that has a solid ice barrier between you and your quarry, your access becomes very limited. That same lake in the summertime allows you to move freely in any direction, and you
I would be remiss if I didn’t spend some time on the Inquisition of President Donald J. Trump. Long before the formal impeachment process began, I wrote that if the Democratic Party reached the point where they felt they couldn’t beat President Trump in the 2020 election, they would impeach President Trump. This was a
I don’t spend a lot of time with teenagers. Nor could you pay me to go back to be one again. But it’s important for all of us to understand that being a teenager isn’t easy and this is prime time for when we start to solidify what we want, need, and expect from romantic
On Saturday, January 25th, for the first time in its fourteen-year history of presenting student performances in the 2200 seat theater, the Uptown Music Collective sold out the Community Arts Center. The show was Captain Fantastic and The Piano Man: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. “We had seen the ticket sales rising,
It was with great sadness last week when it was learned that two of the “Baggy Pants Boys of 1939,” Bill Bair and Al “Sonny” Yearick had died. They were two of the thinning ranks of the boys who played on those first three Little League teams 81 years ago. Bill and Al were two
You may have heard someone say they can tell when a storm is coming because they felt achy in their joints. For many who suffer from arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can wreak havoc on already vulnerable parts of your body. It’s common to blame joint pain flare-ups on changes in the weather,
We live in a global village, so what happens in Lycoming County is impacted by what goes on in Washington, D.C. If the national media is to be believed, Washington is influenced by Kiev and Moscow. My wife and I lived in the former Soviet Union for sixteen years, from 1991 (when it was still
The students from the Jersey Shore Future Business Leaders of America have been busy the last couple of months with involvement in service projects that benefit Jersey Shore and the surrounding area communities. During this past November and December, the students focused on a project which was to fill 1,000-holiday meal boxes to be distributed
Among the plethora of sayings uttered by sportscaster Dick Vitale is one about players who would make the ‘all airport team.’ The reference is about players who look good while walking thru airports but never contribute much on the court. Truth be known, South Williamsport point guard Ethan Laudenslager would never draw attention for an
The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 26th Annual “Unrestricted” Photography Show for Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Thomas Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine,
First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the kind words. Last week’s article “Let the Kid Play” received tons of love. I had several compliments, and my perspective is now trending. I wasn’t looking to cause a stir. I only wanted to share my side of the story. A local
The other day at my “branch office” (Dunkin), the topic of dead animals on our roadways came up-yes, it’s true we do have some very heady and in-depth discussions from time to time. I’ll admit, that out of sheer boredom I suppose, I sometimes count and try to identify the dead animals littered along our
As white jeans are to summer, so are black jeans to winter. Just as versatile as your classic blue denim, bold black jeans are a chicer, but just as functional, option during the colder months. Black jeans can be dressed up, down, and even worn to work. Depending on the fit, they can be layered
In the last installment, we laid out the steps in making a Management Plan. We itemized setting goals, doing a property inventory and seeking the advice of conservations organizations and governmental agencies. Now let’s look at implementing that plan. First, always keep in mind that the plan is a guideline – it is not set
Congratulations to Summer McNulty on scoring her 1,000th point for the Loyalsock Lady Lancers. Summer’s brother Chase and my son Hunter are good friends and graduated in the same class. They played a lot of baseball together, both for the school and travel teams. Summer was the little sister that had to tag along to
You may associate the cold weather with being sick or catching a cold. The truth is, the weather is not directly responsible for making you sick, but it can affect your body. The Common Cold According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people in the U.S. develop the common cold
Jazz is considered the one unique contribution that the United States has brought to the world of music. It combines chords into note clusters that are put together in note sequences and then matched in rhythms, which becomes the music’s beat produced in repeating patterns. In other words, jazz sounds random, but actually there is
