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  • What the Ladies are Thinking0

    Jim Webb

    A few weeks back I mentioned my intention to interview and feature the thoughts from women across the West Branch Valley. The question I would be asking was with all that is currently going on across our nation and beyond, what worries them the most. I thought this would be a simple topic to cover;

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  • Williamsport Sun: March 3, 1939 – Report Evidence of Use Here of Marihuana Drug0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Evidence of use of marihuana in cigarette form known as “reefers” and “muggies,” a habit-forming narcotic drug, was reported to police today. One negro, now a prisoner in the County Jail, being held for court on charges of attacking three women and one man, was questioned today by Captain. Joseph Schmucker, city detective, and denied

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  • UPMC Physician: Know the Signs of Heart Trouble0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    February is National Heart Health Month and a great time to familiarize yourself with the signs of a heart emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person succumbs to a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. Most times, these emergencies happen suddenly. It is vital to take

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  • County Hall Corner: Don’t Wait to Dial 9880

    Larry Stout

    Even children know to dial 911 in an emergency. But not every crisis is a 911 emergency — some require a helper rather than a healer. This is when it is best to dial 988. In July 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code for people in

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    This is easily my favorite issue of the year, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get to support this week, from furbabies to actual babies to families and vets and the great outdoors! This week’s issue is just one of the

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  • The Bookworm Sez

    The Bookworm Sez0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer
    • December 21, 2022

    The leash is hooked tight. One end on your dog’s collar or harness, the other end firmly wrapped around your wrist, and he’s not going anywhere without you. Rescuing this puppers was the best thing ever and now, as in the new book by Ron Danta, Danny Robertshaw, and Larry Lindner, he’s Forever Home. It

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  • The Gifts of Heaven – Joy0

    Tim Hartzell

    How are you feeling? Last week I asked about how you were doing. Asking about your feelings is a completely different question. Believe it or not, you can be doing awful while feeling great. You can also be doing great while feeling awful. Again, how are you feeling? What words would you use to describe

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  • A 3 F Celebration0

    Scott Lowery

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Perhaps this tradition-laden late November remembrance is coming at a good time for all of us. Things have not been going all that well in Uncle Sam’s land. Prices are up, long-held traditions are down, social divides are escalating, and not a whole lot of folks can say they

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  • Holiday Must-Haves Make holiday shopping a cinch

    Holiday Must-Haves Make holiday shopping a cinch0

    Family Features

    There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching a loved one’s face light up when opening a gift you selected with care, but holiday shopping can be a chore. If you’re a shopper at heart, it may be a challenge you enjoy, but if the idea of holiday shopping brings out the Grinch in you,

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  • Healthy Winter Habits: Maintain your health through the colder months

    Healthy Winter Habits: Maintain your health through the colder months0

    Webb Weekly

    Another cough and cold season calls for healthy preparation, and while there may not be a foolproof plan for escaping pesky germs, taking preventive steps and practicing self-care can help protect your health. You can catch a cold or flu any time of the year, but they seem more common during the cooler months. “As

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  • Some Regulations Made More Simple

    Some Regulations Made More Simple0

    Ken Hunter

    It’s not unusual to have someone tell me that reading through the Game Commissions regulation handbook can sometimes be very challenging, especially if it’s someone new to the business of hunting and trapping. There’s a lot to digest with figuring out starting and quitting times, what can be hunted and when, boundary differences, exceptions for

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  • Heads Up0

    Scott Lowery

    It was a normal football Friday night as I took my spot in the press box for another game of statistical coverage. What wasn’t normal was the operator of the game film camera standing next to me. The young man behind the camera was a member of the school’s football team. Inquiring as to why

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  • Sweater Weather0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    It’s official; fall has finally begun! And for those of us who are fans of all-things autumn, the return of sweater weather brings forth a delightful sort of glee! As we settle into the season, I’ve been mulling over new ways to wear oversized sweaters. While they might seem basic, oversized knits can create a

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  • How to Acclimate an Adopted Cat to its New Home

    How to Acclimate an Adopted Cat to its New Home0

    Family Features

    Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says approximately 1.3 million cats

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  • Five Ways to Support Teachers this Year0

    Family Features
    • August 31, 2022

    Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being. Even so, only 52% of teachers feel valued by their communities, according to PDK International, a professional association for educators. What’s more, teachers are

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  • Little League® Teams Up with Barilla® for the 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series0

    Press Release

    Little League® Baseball and Softball is pleased to announce a new partnership with Barilla, the world’s leading pasta producer, ahead of the 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The partnership, inclusive of product sampling as well as on-site experiences using the Little League World Series mobile app, combines a family-friendly event with

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  • A Tale of Two Seasons0

    Scott Lowery

    It’s become somewhat of a common practice in many sports leagues around the country; a season divided into two halves. It’s usually done to create and maintain fan interest, sort of a mid-course correction giving teams in a league new life and enthusiasm. So, if you’ve been involved in a sport for more than 35

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  • Clinton County SPCA To Hold Furry 5K Fundraiser and One Mile Dog Jog This Saturday, July 230

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Clinton County SPCA has been serving and protecting the animals of Clinton County for more than 70 years. In a bid to raise money to help continue this good work, they will be holding a Furry 5K and Dog Jog this Saturday, July 23. The event is located at the Castanea Picnic Grounds in

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  • Coastal Grandmother0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Did you envy Diane Keaton’s outfits in “Something’s Gotta Give” or Merely Streep’s in “It’s Complicated?” Are you a fan of Nancy Meyers movies with their perennial summertime lifestyle full of beautiful older women in linen tunics and arranging fresh flowers? Do you enjoy nine solid hours of sleep in a room with a humidifier,

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  • Spongy Moth Destruction0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Have you been in woods lately? Have you heard what almost sounds like rain hitting the leaves above your head? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s not a passing summer shower. What you are hearing are Spongy moths, and their munching is doing a number on our local forests and

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  • Cutters Joining Spikes in Rebranding for Special NFT Jersey Game0

    Webb Weekly

    In a partnership that forges a new connection between baseball and the non-fungible token (NFT) space, the Williamsport Crosscutters and State College Spikes will each rebrand for a game on Saturday, July 9 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. The Spikes will become the State College DiamondDawgs, adopting the identity of the

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  • County Hall Corner: Independence Day is a Day Like No Other0

    Larry Stout

    When the Declaration of Independence was presented to the residents of the thirteen English colonies in the midsummer of 1776, there was not just strong support for the action but also a response from the American people that the day should be remembered. It is no wonder. Our early ancestors knew their history, and they

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  • Getting to know the Declaration of Independence0

    Family Features

    The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history. On July 1, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies, making up the Second Continental Congress, met in Philadelphia to vote on Richard Henry

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  • Happy Father’s Day…0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I just want to take a minute to say Happy Father’s Day… First off Happy Father’s Day to Steve. You are an amazing Dad and Kiddo and I love you! Now on to my list. It changes and flows from year to year, but the sentiment remains the same… Happy Father’s Day to the Dads

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  • Adopt a Shelter Cat0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Given our cover story, it seems appropriate to use my space this week to celebrate ‘Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.’ We all know that there are plenty of cats in shelters that could use good homes. More than ever, the kitties need our help. Not only are thousands of newborn kittens joining the millions of

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  • LAPS Feline Shelter Grand Re-Opening! Open House Sunday, June 120

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Providing a safe, humane home for cats is the primary aim of the Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS). To aid this venture, they have opened a new shelter at 630 Wildwood Boulevard in Williamsport. To highlight this new facility for the public, they will be holding an open house there on Sunday, June 12, from

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  • May 20th is World Bee Day0

    Dave Bellomo

    For centuries, humanity has known the importance of bees and pollination. These hard-working creatures benefit every living thing on the planet, in part, by carrying pollen from one flower to another. They not only enable the cultivation of fruits, nuts, and other food but also help to produce a better variety and quality of these

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  • Mother’s Day the American Way

    Mother’s Day the American Way0

    Jim Webb

    A Happy Mother’s Day and heartfelt thank you to all the moms. There is nothing more special than a mother’s love, caring, and nurturing. This represents an amazing gift in the plan of God. The bond between a mother’s love and maternal guidance seems to grow stronger as the years pass by, and mom is

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  • Happy Mother’s Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Well, well, well! Look what time of year it is! It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and time for my yearly Mother’s Day list. I make tweaks and adjustments from year to year, but overall, it’s a good list. So, without further ado… First of all, Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. I love you. Happy

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  • Williamsport Sun: May 2, 1932 – Outlook for Adoption of Daylight Savings Here on Citywide Basis Brighter0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The daylight-saving situation in Williamsport gave every promise of having daylight saving observed on citywide basis beginning Monday, May 9. Some of the manufacturing plants were on the new schedule this morning as were several stores. Petitions made their appearance in several stores during the forenoon and by noon had been signed by the heads

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  • Lycoming County United Way Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Community Chest, the Red Feather Campaign, the Lycoming United Fund, and finally, the Lycoming County United Way — this organization that has been serving the local community faithfully for years, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. “It all began in 1922 with what was known as the Board of Trade, now the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of

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  • This Week’s LION: Foster Parents Kyle and Kayla Nielsen

    This Week’s LION: Foster Parents Kyle and Kayla Nielsen0

    Larry Stout

    The financial toll that our society must pick up due to children that suffer from neglect, abuse, or abandonment from their parents is staggering. Out of the $100 million budget for Lycoming County government operations, $10 million of that goes toward Children and Youth Services. As staggering as that sum is, another need is even

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Rainy Day Gobblers0

    Jon Pries

    If you are serious about your hunting and are really focused on putting your tag on a trophy buck, a respectable long-bearded turkey, or a Pennsylvania black bear, then rainy weather and blustery conditions should not hold you back. In fact, lousy weather conditions may actually up your odds of success. Whether the forecast is

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