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Editorials
October 10, 2018

Preparing for the Polls — Part 4 : Considering the Council-Manager Option 0

Local News
October 10, 2018

When home computers were introduced in the mid-80s, they ran on a computer operating system called DOS. The owner of a home computer was limited if they did not understand this seemingly foreign language that they had to deal with. In 1991, a small publishing company named IDB came out with a book entitled, “DOS

So, You Say You Want to be a Supreme Court Justice…0

Jim Webb

Editorials, Politics
October 3, 2018

There’s just no easing into this cesspool, so I may as well jump right in. I cannot believe what I witnessed last Thursday as I watched the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his alleged sexual misconduct that occurred 36 years ago. As I penned this article, I was waiting for the

Prevention is Key 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials, Health
October 3, 2018

October brings us Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every year, as October hits, everyone from athletes, to celebrities to the clerk at the grocery store will be asking you to buy something pink, or wear something pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Health
October 3, 2018

Breast Cancer is one of the biggest and perhaps scariest health threats that women face (though some men sometimes suffer it). October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the observation of it helps to shine a light on this serious health problem. Information and understanding of breast cancer is one of the most important goals

Before Bed Skin Care 0

Bernadette Ulsamer

Advice, Arts
October 3, 2018

Life can be so hectic. By the time you get home from work, make dinner, clean up from dinner, and wrangle children into the bath, then bed, the last thing you want to do is a multi-step nightly skincare routine. Once you finally have a minute to yourself, it’s easy just to grab a makeup

October Baseball 0

Scott Lowery

Baseball, Sports
October 3, 2018

As October ushers in autumn, Major League Baseball’s marathon 162-game, six-month, 30-team quest for supremacy has seen 20 of its membership fall by the wayside leaving their fans with only the annual recourse of the defeated ‘wait till next year.’ For the other ten teams that made it to the finish line with varying degrees

County Hall Corner: Hanging in There 0

Larry Stout

Government, Local News
October 3, 2018

At the regular Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting held on September 27th, three service recognition pins were awarded. Dave Bonus, from the Resource Management Services Department, received a 30-year service pin as did Karen Miller, from the Pre-Release Center. Carla Miller from the Department of Public Safety and Chris Shuck from the Prison received 20-year service

A Look at Hunting Trends in Pennsylvania 0

Ken Hunter

Hunting, Outdoors
October 3, 2018

There’s no question about it, when it comes to hunting in Pennsylvania the whitetail deer is king. No other hunting in our state garners as much attention as deer hunting does and I wouldn’t be surprised it’s the same for most other states. In spite of what some may say, deer are still readily available,

‘Fall Into the Arts, Lake Fest’ Celebrates Fifth Year 0

Press Release

Arts, Events, Local News
October 3, 2018

The Fifth Annual Fall into the Arts Lake Fest will be held Saturday, October 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 939 Trimble Road, Trout Run. (over-looking Rose Valley Lake) Rain or Shine. There will be a diverse group of talented fine art and fine craft artists

Simple Yet Stunning: Set the menu for easy entertaining 0

Family Features

Food, Recipes
October 3, 2018

One of the best-kept chef secrets to hosting the most memorable at-home parties is keeping the food simple and adding small details to make it special. After all, a host who isn’t hard at work in the kitchen is a host who can spend more time with guests. One way to make every minute in

The Roving Sportsman… Assuring Tasty Venison 0

Jon Pries

Outdoors
October 3, 2018

How often have you heard someone say that they just don’t like the taste of venison? Or, say that they have tried it once, but just didn’t care for it? No doubt it was not cooked properly, or worse yet, was not handled properly from the beginning. Over the years, I am pleased to say

Preparing for the Polls – Part 3: City Charter Confusion 0

Larry Stout

Local News
October 3, 2018

It has been decades since residents of this area have faced a ballot issue as complex and confusing as the one related to the proposed changes in Williamsport city government. Some view it as a simple question, “Do I want a change in city government or not?” Oh, were it so simple. Rather, it is

Gazette and Bulletin: October 5, 1918 – City Closed by Health Board 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Old News
October 3, 2018

“At the recommendation of a gathering of the churches, the school board and others held in the mayor’s office, October 4, 1918, and in compliance with the directions of B. Franklin Royer, acting commissioner of health for the state of Pennsylvania, it is hereby ordered, that until further notice from this board that public gatherings within

Rain Soaked Fields and Games Highlight the First Month of the High School Season 0

Brett Crossley

Football, Sports
October 3, 2018

Rain has soaked the area fields and teams, and given us a start to the fall season rarely seen in this area of the country. The entire run has been one big adjustment as schedules are shifted, weeks are overloaded, and field crews are putting in extra time to get games in on time. It’s

The Return 0

Jamie Spencer

Golf, Sports
October 3, 2018

“Skeptics insist that golf is merely taking a natural dip after a once in a lifetime phenomenon. It’s no secret that golf’s heyday coincided with Tiger Wood’s rise and his 14 major championships. He is also to blame for those thousands of Craigslist ads for used clubs. But after the infidelity scandals and loads of

Good Friends, Good Food: Dog owners dish on how food factors into pet bonding 0

Family Features

Dogs, Food
October 3, 2018

Ask most dog owners and they’ll tell you that they count the bonds they share with their pets among their most treasured relationships. However, that boundless affection and loyalty isn’t a one-sided effort; dog owners are demonstrating their puppy love in numerous ways, especially when it comes to chow time. There’s much to be said

Uptown Music Collective Announces Season Schedule 0

Press Release

Arts, Music
October 3, 2018

Another year has arrived at the Uptown Music Collective and with that another exciting performance season on the horizon. Over the years the school’s performance program has become the public face of the non-profit school of music. Clearly demonstrating the success of its high-quality music education programs, by providing the community professional level entertainment at an

Everett, Wheeland to Host Gun Law Seminars in October 0

Press Release

Events
October 3, 2018

Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will host three Gun Law Seminars in the region next month. “The seminars offer residents the opportunity to learn about all aspects of our state’s gun laws and have their questions answered by local experts,” Everett said. “We have held similar events in the past and have

YWCA Honors Victims During Domestic Violence Awareness Month 0

Press Release

Events, Health
October 3, 2018

The individuals who had their lives taken due to domestic violence in Lycoming County will be remembered during the YWCA Northcentral PA’s annual vigil at 5 p.m., Oct. 17 at the Lycoming County Courthouse. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organization aims to honor victims, support survivors and bring attention to this very serious issue

Susquehanna Health Foundation Partners with Regional Car Dealerships for Drive for a Cause 0

UPMC Susquehanna

Events, Health
October 3, 2018

Car dealerships throughout northcentral Pennsylvania are teaming up with Susquehanna Health Foundation for Drive for a Cause. During the month of October, participating dealerships will donate $25 for every new or used car sold to UPMC Susquehanna’s Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center. “Breast cancer affects so many people, either directly or indirectly,” says Sherry