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Williamsport Sun: April 8, 1914 – Plan to End Loafing and Illegal Car Riding0
- Old News
- April 10, 2024
The Philadelphia and Reading company police in conjunction with local authorities are endeavoring to break up the practice of loafing at the company’s station at Arch Street and illegal car riding. Already there have been at last 15 arrests of young men, and more are to follow, warrants have been issued for them. The practice
READ MOREUPMC Expert: Does Your Lifestyle Affect Your Eyes?0
- Health
- April 10, 2024
We are all aware of the impact certain lifestyle choices — smoking, activity level, sleep — can have on our health and wellness, but do many of us consider how these decisions also affect our eye health? Our eyes are an essential organ, yet we often take them for granted. Your daily habits can affect
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: It’s Time for America to Grow Up0
- Uncategorized
- April 10, 2024
I wonder if we are living in a fantasy world rather than a real one. A good example would be from the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” which featured a little spoiled brat named Veruca Salt. She ‘found’ her golden ticket to visit the factory because her father bought hundreds of thousands
READ MORELycoming County Department of Public Safety Conducting Access and Functional Needs Survey to Aid In Emergency Responses0
- Local News
- April 10, 2024
When responding to an emergency, timely, accurate, and important information can be critical to first responders. That is the thinking behind an Access and Functional Needs Survey that the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety has developed. The information gathered in the Access and Functional Needs survey is being compiled in a registry, providing critical
READ MOREHigh Water Alternatives0
- Outdoors
- April 10, 2024
As I sat down to write this piece, the streams were running high and muddy from the past few days of rain. I suspect that by the opening day of trout season, there will still be some high, discolored water. Of course, those who were on the streams on opening day will be able to
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers 20240
- Outdoors
- April 10, 2024
The excitement is building, and in less than three weeks, the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers will occur — Saturday, April 27, 2024, to be exact. It is a day that many young hunters and their adult mentors have been looking forward to for months. It is held one week prior to the opening
READ MORENavigating the Future Together0
- Editorials
- April 3, 2024
After watching the disastrous collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, I kept a close eye on what followed. I will withhold my thoughts until I have some more solid knowledge about the plan of attack to quickly reopen one of the most important American harbors. That is where my thoughts immediately turned, after a
READ MOREBuilding Connected Communities0
- Community, Editorials, Health
- April 3, 2024
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Building Connected Communities” campaign. The campaign “uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Community is an integral part of all our lives, and the health and
READ MORESeveral To Be Honored by Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance0
- Charity, Local News
- April 3, 2024
Recognizing service to others by several individuals who have done so in an outstanding and dedicated way will be the focus of the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance when they hold their annual banquet on May 1 at the Genetti Hotel. This is a celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to serve their community and
READ MORESwotting Up Threaps, Clochards and Piccalilli: More from the World of Weird Words0
- Weird Words
- April 3, 2024
Hard to believe these Weird Word columns are now well past their 40th installment — with no end in sight from the seemingly endless supply of oddball terms in English. Here’s a dozen to get your week going: Bosky (BOSS-kee, adj.) – A bosk is a small thicket, especially one with bushes. (That is actually
READ MOREHoroscope0
- Horoscopes
- April 3, 2024
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Grit and guts will get you what you deserve this week, Aries. You may have an opportunity to make a good deal of money, so give this plan careful consideration. Ask for advice if the need arises. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, there has been change in your life
READ MORELiving Someone Else’s Dream: Mrs. Hugh Hefner Tells the Truth0
- Reviews
- April 3, 2024
Crystal Hefner broke a promise — and our world is a better place for it. Six decades younger than Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner, Crystal was his third and final wife; when the world-famous womanizer was nearing his death, he made Crystal promise that she would “only say good things” about Hef and his exploitative empire.
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The Bookworm Sez: “Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes” by Jennifer L. Taitz, PsyD, ABPP0
You know what happens next week? Of course you do. Just thinking about it now makes your palms sweat and your blood pressure soar. And then you get mad at yourself for feeling that way and you’re guilty for being angry and there you go. Next week has already moved into your home, so read
READ MOREMakeup Tips for Glasses0
My husband jokes that he hopes our children inherit my eyesight because he’s had to wear glasses since he was six. So far, the girls appear to have excellent eyes, like their mother. However, since turning 40, my eyesight has changed. In fact, most folks’ eyes do change as they age. In middle age, the
READ MORECelebrate Spring with Brunch Favorites0
- Uncategorized
- April 3, 2024
Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply gathering your loved ones around the family table for quality time together, a menu of morning favorites can appease appetites of all kinds. From sweet to savory and
READ MOREInterpret This0
- Sports
- April 3, 2024
April Fool’s Day has come and gone, but there are indeed some foolish things going on in La-La land as the Major League Baseball season gets underway. As Major League Baseball began in Seoul, the sport that regards gambling as its biggest sin (aka Pete Rose and the Black Sox scandal) was rocked by the
READ MOREThe Anglers0
- Sports
- April 3, 2024
I recently had the opportunity to hook up with some old friends. We gathered at the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Hall for a wonderful evening. Fishing was the focus of our conversations. Yes. It was the annual meeting for the Lycoming Creek Anglers. I am so proud to be associated with this great organization. It
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UPMC Gynecologist: Understanding Endometriosis0
- Health
- April 3, 2024
Cramps and uncomfortableness are considered as a normal part of every menstruating person’s life. However, some people experience debilitating pain that leaves them unable to function for one week every month. When this happens, among other symptoms, a diagnosis of endometriosis might be in order. It’s time to talk openly about a condition that affects
READ MOREPennsylvania State Police Unveils “PSP Tips” as Public’s New Crime-Fighting Tool0
- Local News, Police
- April 3, 2024
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today unveiled PSP Tips, a new way for the public to share information related to active investigations, cold-cases, the apprehension of wanted persons, or locating missing persons. “Assistance from the public is often vital to solving crimes or locating missing or wanted individuals,” said Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, Deputy Commissioner
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: D.C. Corrupts Even LLWS0
- Government, Politics
- April 3, 2024
Most of us who live paycheck to paycheck (or, in my case, from Social Security deposit) do not understand what makes the rich tick. Yes, we know that they can get to wear the finest clothes, go to the nicest restaurants, travel wherever they want, etc., but the rich generally take all that for granted.
READ MOREDistracted Driving is Dangerous0
- Local News, Safety
- April 3, 2024
Are you a distracted driver? According to PennDOT, distracted driving accounts for thousands of crashes in Pennsylvania every year and it is a leading factor of lane departure crashes across the state. Driving is a skill that requires 100% of your attention 100% of the time. Anything that takes your hands off the wheel, your
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LCUW Announces 2023 Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award Winner0
Honoring a lifelong Lycoming County resident and leader, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) has selected Mr. Robert Glunk, Executive Chairman of Journey Bank, to receive the organization’s highest honor, the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award. The award will be presented at the organization’s Together United Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday evening, April
READ MORETurkey Hunting Still Productive0
- Outdoors
- April 3, 2024
Another spring turkey season is fast approaching, with the mentored hunters 16 and under able to hunt on April 27, followed by the regular statewide spring season from May 4 through the 18th. As usual, when spring begins to move in, we turkey hunters are on the lookout for any sightings of turkeys and especially
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Feather Those Edges!0
- Outdoors
- April 3, 2024
The term “feather the edge” does not refer to painting the sides, top, and bottom of a door or finishing the edges of a watercolor painting. Instead, in habitat improvement and deer attraction, it describes a very beneficial way to dress up and complete a food plot. It is said that deer are creatures that
READ MOREEaster Blessings0
- Editorials
- March 27, 2024
As I sat and pondered what to write about it was a beautiful sun-drenched spring morning. Although the temperature might be a little on the chilly side, the smell of spring is in the air. You can feel the warmth of the sun and just know warmer days are right around the corner. It’s such
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Happy Easter!0
- Editorials
- March 27, 2024
Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I always have so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s right up there with the 4th of July! But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are
READ MOREWords of Eternal Life: Etymology for Easter0
- Uncategorized
- March 27, 2024
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” That’s how the Apostle John opens his gospel about the life of Christ. Though ancient Greek does not distinguish between upper- and lower-case letters, translators capitalize “Word” here because the last two clauses clearly show that it refers
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The Bookworm Sez: “Life After Power: Seven Presidents and their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House” by Jared Cohen0
To be continued… Argh, you just finished Part One and now you have to wait a week, a month, an entire season or even a year before you know what happens and the cliffhanger is solved. Part One had you on the edge of your seat. But as in “Life After Power” by Jared Cohen,
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He Has Risen!0
One thing I was never good at was being a testimony to others about Jesus in person. I idolized my Gram, Lois Liddick. She would witness to anyone, anywhere. “Let me tell you about my Jesus,” she would say. I remember her and Pap having a blue and white sticker on their storm door off
READ MOREJourney Bank Sponsors Teen Star Musical Competition0
- Local News
- March 27, 2024
More than $5,000 in prize money will be at stake when the Journey Bank sponsors its 14th Annual Teen Star Musical Competition to be held on the campus of Bloomsburg University on May 19. The first-place prize is $2,000. The second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers win $1,000, $750, and $350, respectively. The remaining eight finalists
READ MOREGo To Outfit Formulas for Spring0
Trends come and go every season, and while I do enjoy following at a respectable distance, more often than not I find my style more partial to classic and timeless outfits. Maybe it’s getting older or retail fatigue, but I find comfort in pieces that have stood the test of time, more so than excitement
READ MOREQuilt Study to be Held at the Taber Museum0
- Uncategorized
- March 27, 2024
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society announces its second in a series of quilt study days, planned to give attendees an up close and personal look at vintage quilts in the Taber Museum collection. The quilt study will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from noon until 3:30 p.m.
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