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  • These are a Few of My Favorite Things0

    As the cover date reads 9/11, I want to begin this week with my thoughts and prayers for the families and all those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. The number of Americans lost that day continues to climb as a result of the toxic dust breathed in on-site. The 9/11 Memorial Ride, my

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  • Our Colors Do Not Run, They Ride on 9/110

    The hijacked planes and subsequent crashes on the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in the countryside outside of Shanksville, PA, on September 11, 2001, ranks as one of the worst days in American history. It had the shock effect of Pearl Harbor and the Kennedy assassination, and just

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  • Never Forget0

    I have to start the week with a correction and apology. We always do our absolute best to ensure that all the information we put out is correct, but sometimes the internet gets us. Last week, we noted that the Lock Haven Jaycees work in conjunction with the Lock Haven Boat Regatta Foundation to organize

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  • County Hall Corner: Conspiracy or Incompetence at Butler, PA?0

    Given that the Kennedy assassination has been deeply debated and discussed for 61 years now, we should not expect that after just seven weeks, we would know how and why on July 13th, at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, a 20-year young man named Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate Republican candidate for

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  • 46th Annual Crop Walk to Fight Hunger0

    No one should ever have to go hungry, but the reality is that not everyone has the same access to nutritious food. According to the Department of Human Services, approximately 1.7 million people suffer from food insecurity on a daily basis in Pennsylvania. Those most in need of resources, often people living in rural areas,

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  • Two Perspectives of the This Year’s MLB/Little League Classic

    Two Perspectives of the This Year’s MLB/Little League Classic0

    We are going to do things a little differently this week. I’m sharing my space with Lou this week for a little insight on the MLB/Little League Classic. I’m going to let Lou lead off and I’ll bat clean-up… The 2024 MLB/Little League Classic is now in the books. It had one of the most

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  • 53rd Lock Haven Jaycees Labor Day Regatta To Be Held This Weekend0

    For over 50 years, the Susquehanna River at Lock Haven has reverberated with the thrilling sound of boat engines on Labor Day weekend, thanks to the Lock Haven annual Labor Day Regatta. This beloved end-of-summer event is set to return from August 30th to September 2nd.   Prepare for a weekend of diverse entertainment! Alongside the

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  • “A Race of Peeping Toms”: “Rear Window” Turns 700

    Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window — one of that director’s most consummately brilliant and entertaining films — turns 70 this year. Fathom Events honors the occasion with a special screening of the 1954 masterpiece on Wednesday, August 28th at AMC in Williamsport — accompanied by commentary from critic Leonard Maltin. Whether or not you’re able to

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  • Fall Photo – Engagement Pictures0

    If you’ve had an amazing summer of love and have said yes to the proposal, it’s time to spread the good news. What better way to share your joy than with an amazing engagement photo? Fall is an ideal time to get engagement pictures taken and shared before the spooky season and holiday rush. Engagement

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  • A Tip of the Cap as the World Series Ends and Football Season Begins0

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year to be a sports fan living here in the West Branch Valley. The long list of events highlighted by the 77th playing of the Little League World Series has been amazing. I don’t even know where to begin, other than I would be remiss if I didn’t

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  • For the Love of The Game and Our Nation

    For the Love of The Game and Our Nation0

    Welcome to everyone visiting our little corner of God’s green Earth for the 77th playing of the Little League World Series. Congrats to the teams, fans, and all involved as you complete this amazing summer journey. A tip of my cap with the American Flag on the side to Little League Baseball President and CEO

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  • 77th Little League World Series Takes Place August 14 to 250

    Adding one day of games in which tickets are required and celebrating two notable anniversaries are among the new, notable things that will be happening at this year’s 77th Little League World Series. In previous years, the only games that required tickets to view the games were on championship weekend, but this year, the games

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  • Play Ball0

    Congratulations to the 20 teams who made it all the way to Williamsport for the 2024 Little League World Series. This is my favorite time of year, as our lovely backyard provides the backdrop to one of the greatest sporting events on the planet. I love the entire tournament and can’t wait to watch the

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  • Williamsport Sun: August 12, 1927 – Gala Events at Memorial Field Before Closing0

    Memorial Field will close its 1927 season about Labor Day but before it does there has been arranged a series of events beginning September 1. The Park Amusement Company, of which Dan D. Kline is manager, will stage a bathing beauty contest on Thursday, September 1, a style show the next day, and a Mardi

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  • UPMC Surgeon: Getting Back in the Game After an ACL Injury0

    If you follow or play sports, you’ve likely seen a player on your favorite team injure their ACL, had one of your own teammates injure their ACL, or maybe you’ve even torn your own. As an athlete or sports fan, we know that an ACL injury usually means surgery, an extensive rehabilitation and a significant

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  • Back-to-School Prep: Whether We Like it or Not0

    Listen, you don’t like it. I don’t like it. The kids certainly don’t like it. But as much as we try to slow it down, the calendar continues to move forward and back to school is right around the corner. What I also don’t like is waiting until the last minute to do things. A

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