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  • UPMC Expert: Tips for a Safe Summer0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Summer is in full swing. Have you planned for safety as well? Don’t let preventable injuries get in the way of parties, barbeques, road trips, and other family fun. The following tips will help you avoid injuries and the emergency department. Exercise Caution with Fireworks Nothing wraps up a great summer party better than a

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  • Remembering the Agnes Flood 50 Years Later

    Remembering the Agnes Flood 50 Years Later0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    During this week, 50 years ago, Lycoming County and the rest of the area of the Susquehanna River Basin were in the throes of the most destructive and severe flooding seen in the area up to that time. The flood was caused by heavy rains from June 20 to 24, 1972, from the remnants of

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  • This Week’s LION: Junior Patriots0

    Larry Stout

    After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States suddenly became very patriotic. Yet, we are now decades away from that date. The Lycoming County 911 Motorcycle Ride has young people riding in this event that were even born after that day. That same patriotic impulses have been shown in the past couple

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  • Memorial Day0

    Scott Lowery

    Next Monday is Memorial Day! Established following the Civil War in 1868, the day was declared a federal holiday to mourn United States military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. For 100 years, until 1968, the day was always observed on May 30. Then for the purpose of creating another three-day

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  • Connect With Your Library! It’s National Library Week!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Those who know me know that I am a reader at heart. I was the kid who had to be told to put the book down and go outside to play. According to my Kindle stats, I have only not read 24 days since January 2020. So having the opportunity to tout reading to all

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  • Truth in Tension: The Key to Unity0

    Tim Hartzell

    I chose the title of Truth in Tension for this series of articles because truth can usually be found in the tension that exists between two opposing opinions. In case you’re not aware of it, the Church is filled with opposing opinions — and division. Division is not new to the Church. Christianity has been

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  • What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath of a Car Accident

    What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath of a Car Accident0

    Webb Weekly

    Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can help drivers and passengers

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  • Four Simple Tips for Home CO Safety

    Four Simple Tips for Home CO Safety0

    Webb Weekly

    As you turn up the heat during colder months, help reduce your risk of CO poisoning at home with the following steps: 1) Check your appliances and furnace Make it routine to have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil or fuel-burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician. CO can be produced

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  • Home Fires Affect Tens of Thousands Each Year: Five Tips to Protect Your Family

    Home Fires Affect Tens of Thousands Each Year: Five Tips to Protect Your Family0

    Webb Weekly

    Nobody wants to believe a catastrophic event like a fire can happen to them, but home fires affect tens of thousands of families every year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires occur more in the winter than during any other season. Take the following steps to ensure your family and home

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  • UPMC Physician: What Happens When Your Heart Skips a Beat

    UPMC Physician: What Happens When Your Heart Skips a Beat0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Our hearts are amazing organs, and we can often take them for granted. They steadily pump away, rhythmically beating life into our bodies. But what happens when your heartbeat becomes irregular, erratic, or even skips a beat? These incidents of an altered heart rhythm are called arrhythmias, and people can often sense these alterations in

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  • County Hall Corner: What Happens When You Call 911?0

    Larry Stout

    The purpose of this column is to help emphasize and explain the three essential aspects of government that every citizen and resident should know. First, all residents should know who their elected officials are at every level; federal, state, and local level, as well as their particular sphere of responsibility. Everyone likes to complain about

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  • Better-for-You Family Favorites for a Healthier Routine0

    Webb Weekly

    Taking time to nurture your health and well-being starts with building healthier habits. As the seasons change, challenge yourself to make small yet consistent choices that help you and your family through transitions at school, the office or wherever your days take you. To help you establish (or re-establish) healthy habits during mealtime and beyond,

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  • This Year’s LION: The Fantastic Fraternity of Firefighters0

    Larry Stout

    My tribute to volunteer firefighters, “God Made a Volunteer Firefighter,” based on Paul Harvey’s essay, “God Made a Farmer,” was one of the most read articles of mine in 2021. But little did I realize that my article only hinted at the incredible commitment, generosity, and just plain grit that our area firefighters and those

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  • County Hall Corner: Behind the Budget Numbers0

    Larry Stout

    There is a story of a mother watching a parade in which her son was playing in a marching band. As the band passed by, she remarked, “Look, Johnny is the only one marching in step.” That thought ran through my mind as I reviewed the proposed 2022 budget for Lycoming County. Everyone will see

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  • COVID-19: Seeking Care and Preventing the Spread0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    COVID-19 continues to be a part of our lives. To say this has been a complex pandemic would be an understatement. However, as time goes on, we continue to see evolution in approaches to providing care that are safe, effective, and saving lives, and on top of that, we have multiple options for viable, safe

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  • Never Forget0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It is difficult to believe that 20 years have passed since September 11th. Some years it feels like yesterday, and some it feels like several lifetimes ago. Although recent events bring it back close to home. A total of 2,996 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including the 19 terrorist hijackers aboard the four

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  • 20th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Coalition Motorcycle Ride This Saturday0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    This Saturday is the 20th anniversary of a grim day in American history — the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, that claimed 3,000 lives. As they have every year since this horrific event took place, the 9-11 Memorial Coalition Motorcycle Ride will honor and remember the victims in a 37-mile motorcycle journey that seems

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  • Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Wreaths Across America Seeking Funds for Wreaths0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and at more than 2,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states at sea and abroad. The local Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Wreaths Across America is hard at work

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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Help Your Kids Beat the Heat0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The lazy days of summer are here in north central Pennsylvania with sunny, warm days full of activities for kids taking advantage of their summer breaks. During the hot summer months, it’s important to know how to keep kids safe. What are Heat Injuries? When summer temperatures reach their height, the risk of heat injury

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  • UPMC Cardiologist Encourages Men to Take Their Heart Health Seriously0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Men often will not take the time for self-care, physical activity, and mental health, which is concerning because they may end up paying for it in the long run. Participating in physical hobbies, journaling, or getting more sleep are a good start for self-care, but most importantly you need to schedule your annual checkup. While

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  • UPMC Physician: Tips to Enjoy Summer Safely By Ronen Elefant, MD0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Summer is here and after last year’s pandemic you may be looking to get the most out of the season. You’ve probably got plenty of celebrations, barbecues, road trips, and family fun planned, so don’t let a preventable injury get in your way. Enjoy all the season has to offer and consider the following tips

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  • This Week’s LION: Jack McGee-100 Years Strong!0

    Larry Stout

    The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners Meetings could be described as 99% mundane matters and 1% wow moments. The ‘wows’ generally catch me by surprise, such as line item 1.6, “Proclamation: Jack McKee 100th Birthday,” listed on the Tuesday, June 22nd agenda. OK, I guess it is great that a guy hits the century mark,

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  • SafeKids PSA0

    Webb Weekly

    The weather is getting nicer and we’re starting to spend a lot more time outside. We want you to have fun, but it’s important to be safe too! Here are some important things to know about children in hot cars: Almost 900 children have died of vehicular heatstroke since 1998. Over half of these deaths

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  • UPMC Provider: BE FAST with Signs of Stroke0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    In the United States, stroke affects more than 750,000 people each year. It’s the leading cause of adult disability and is the fifth-leading cause of death. Stroke can happen to anyone, and it is important to know what stroke looks like and what do to if someone shows the signs. Signs of Stroke If you

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  • What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath Of a Car Accident

    What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath Of a Car Accident0

    Family Features

    Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can help drivers and passengers

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  • Moving Forward0

    Dave Bellomo

    I am not usually one for motivational speakers or TED Talks, but I happened to come across one recently that struck a chord. The speaker was Dean Furness, an analytic consultant for Wells Fargo. Dean was like a lot of middle-class fathers from the Midwest. He had a wife, children, and a house. In his

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  • Ask UPMC: Is it Flu, Cold, or Something More?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    ? By Rutul Dalal, MD, Medical Director Infectious Diseases, UPMC As fall turns into winter, many of us are preparing for spending more time indoors and the approaching cold and flu season. While these preparations are typical for this time of year in the region, what’s different this year is that a cough, sore throat,

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  • Fire Prevention: More Than Just One Week a Year0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Each year, hundreds die, thousands are injured, and millions of dollars in property damage is done by fires that happen in a wide variety of structures. Some simple preventative measures could have prevented most of these blazes. Knowing those preventative measures and acting on them is the essence of National Fire Prevention Week. In 1925,

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  • County Hall Corner: Coincidence or Providence?0

    Larry Stout

    On some very rare occasions, the COVID shutdowns have actually produced changes that turned out better than what was originally planned. This was true to some degree as the Lycoming Tioga Sullivan Emergency Medical Services Council was unable to hold their annual banquet this year and thus presented their yearly awards for Lycoming County at

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  • BE FAST to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    By Wenzhuan He, MD Neurologist, UPMC Stroke is also referred to as a brain attack. A stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. and it’s the leading cause of long-term disability. If detected early and with proper treatment, there’s a better chance of survival and less long-term effects. There are two type of stroke,

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  • This Week’s LION: Appreciating the Under-Appreciated0

    Larry Stout

    No one knows what we are going to call the Post-Pandemic Period, but the one thing we can predict is that it is going to be different than what we experienced just a few short months ago. We will be more cautious and careful in areas we took for granted before, but I believe we

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  • The History of Mother’s Day1

    Dave Bellomo

    When we think of Mother’s Day in modern times, we think of greeting cards, flowers, and Sunday brunches with mom, but there is quite a lot more to this annual celebration than one would think. Mother’s Day is observed annually in more than 40 countries around the world and can be traced back for thousands

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  • This Week’s LION: Coronavirus Chronicles0

    Larry Stout

    We are in truly remarkable times. Consider the past one hundred years, and what events stopped this country in its tracks. There was Pearl Harbor (1941), Kennedy’s assassination (1963), the 911 attacks (2001), and now the COVID (Crisis/Scare?) of 2020. Yes, there have certainly been headline-grabbing events over past decades such as Watergate in the

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