Our Favorite Things: Repasz Band’s Spring Concert

The Grandparent Hotel 0
Gerry Ayers
- Commentary
- July 18, 2018
It’s come to my attention that my 13-year-old nephew bowed out of summer camp to spend a week at his grandmother’s house. Little did he know the same scenario played out for me when I was the same age. If he did, he might have asked for some advice. Now, I doubt his gram will
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County Hall Corner: A Pledge and a Prayer 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- July 4, 2018
According to group psychologists, every organization has a certain number of habits, rituals, and practices that define it. These form the organization’s particular “culture.” In the most basic way, it says to those on the outside, “this is how we do things around here.” This culture becomes apparent when newcomers walk into the weekly meeting
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So Long, Farewell 0
Melinda Wentzel
- July 4, 2018
I heard the trucks rumbling in the street this morning, groaning to a halt as I peeked through the blinds to see. The movers were here, preparing to load the wares of two families in my neighborhood who are off to faraway places — one to the Delaware shoreline and the other to the mountains
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Early Season River Bass 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- June 27, 2018
I’d be the first to admit, and I don’t have all the answers when it comes to bass fishing. I’ve had my share of great days on the water, but I have also had some less than stellar days. I tend to approach river bass fishing a bit different than my approach to bass fishing
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Scattered Pages in the Park 0
Gerry Ayers
- June 27, 2018
On a bike ride through East End Park a few Sundays ago, there was a softbound book that had most of its pages ripped out. They were blown and scattered about the park grounds like a tree shedding leaves. I thought maybe a youngster, on his last day of school, “celebrated” the occasion by massacring
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If You Can’t Stand Up, You Can Still Stand Out, Part 2 0
Gerry Ayers
- June 13, 2018
Last week I told you about an assignment I gave my creative writing students. They were to finish a hypothetical story about a shy man pursuing a young bank teller, but he suddenly finds out she is handicapped and relegated to a wheelchair. Would Walter be wonderful and look past her deficiency and make Janet
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Autographs 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- June 13, 2018
Chances are, as a sports fan, at some time in your life you’ve approached an athlete seeking an autograph. Or, you may have seen the movie “The Sandlot” and are familiar with the fate of the Babe Ruth ball at the mercy of the neighbor’s dog. In either case, autographs can become a cherished keepsake
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School’s Out for Summer 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 6, 2018
The words every student up and down the Susquehanna Valley couldn’t wait to hear. I’ve been out of school longer than I care to admit, but that phrase still brings a smile to my face. I must also give Alice Cooper credit for the kickoff-to-summertime anthem of the same words. Although I don’t know if
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Grit: June 9, 1968: Somber Nation Pays Final Respects as Kennedy is Buried in Arlington 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- June 6, 2018
Robert F. Kennedy was buried on a gentle hillside tonight in the uncertain light of a full moon – and the flame flickering eternally over the grave of martyred President John F. Kennedy. The restless senator, who had aspired to follow his brother’s path to the White House, found serenity at last among the heroes
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Golf for Miracles 0
Jamie Spencer
- Golf, Sports
- June 6, 2018
There is only one tournament my lovely bride encourages me to partake in, and I have taken full advantage for the past eight Memorial Day Weekends. My friends and I take an annual road trip to State College to tee it up for the kids. This year’s roster included three of my finest chums and
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All the World’s a Stage 0
Melinda Wentzel
- Lifestyles
- May 30, 2018
I have next to no talent when it comes to public speaking — or public anything, for that matter. Even group texts stress me out to a degree. It’s just not in my DNA — dealing with a live audience, large or small. I much prefer to express myself by sitting at my laptop and
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Detecting & Treating Hearing Loss in Children 0
Webb Weekly
- Health, Hearing
- May 23, 2018
May marks Better Hearing Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness regarding hearing loss and treatment as well as proactively protecting your hearing. Hearing loss is sometimes more difficult to diagnose in children. Parents are in the best position to detect hearing loss in their children, but it is not always noticeable right away. How
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County Hall Corner: Goodbye to a Wonderful Warden 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- May 16, 2018
Retirement is often a bittersweet event. In one sense, it is joyous for an individual who has labored for decades in worthwhile service to an organization to be rewarded, but it is also sad for the colleagues to know that this individual will no longer be around. That emotion was in full swing at the
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Gazette and Bulletin: May 15, 1948: Jewish Residents Exult Over News of Israel State 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- History
- May 16, 2018
Jewish residents of Williamsport received word of the creation of the new state of Israel and of its recognition by the United States government with high emotions. Already, celebrations are being planned, and many toasts and congratulations on the event passed among the city’s Jewish residents as the news became known. Rabbi Samuel Biinder said
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Graduation 0
Scott Lowery
- Graduation, Sports
- May 16, 2018
Similar to those famous countdowns at Cape Canaveral, in numerous households across the region that ‘countdown’ is proceeding full speed until upcoming high school graduation days blast products of eighteen years of nurtured love into the ‘unknown’ stratosphere of ‘the real world.’ Those coming out parties will be launched with varying degrees of mixed emotions.
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Rule of Three 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- May 9, 2018
Some days the idea of putting together a coordinated and polished outfit that not only flatters but functions, can be daunting — if not downright impossible. For myself, I fully admit that I probably spend TOO much time thinking about what to wear and planning ensembles for the week ahead. But, you don’t have to
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My Good Walk Spoiled 0
Jamie Spencer
- Golf, Sports
- May 2, 2018
SANDBAGGER 1. Someone who disguises a strength or skill in order to gain a competitive edge. 2. A sneaky hustler who deliberately plays well below his abilities just to position himself in a future event. 3. A desperate cheater who posts bogus scores to secure a favorable handicap. I am smack dab in the middle
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Who Says You Don’t Learn Anything in Kindergarten?0
Gerry Ayers
- Education, Opinion
- May 2, 2018
Lest anyone think that a significant mentor can’t enter your life early on, I’ve got other thoughts on that and wanted to share someone who was very influential to me at a tender age. How young? How about kindergarten? I was blessed to have the one, and only Mrs. Sipe lead the way in the
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Autism Awareness Fundraisers Benefit Hope Enterprises 0
Press Release
- April 25, 2018
Hope Enterprises, a non-profit provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lycoming, Clinton, Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union counties, is benefitting from two area fundraising activities in April, National Autism Awareness Month. The first is the sale of a locally designed and produced tote promoting autism awareness. Created by area business Equinox
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Embrace Your Voice 1
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- April 11, 2018
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), “this year, SAAM is celebrating its 17th anniversary with the theme ‘Embrace Your Voice’ to inform individuals on how they can use their words to promote safety, respect, and equality to stop sexual violence before it happens.” There are
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy 0
Gerry Ayers
- Commentary, Opinion
- April 11, 2018
Nobody likes getting ripped off. I don’t care if you got stuck with a lemon vacuum cleaner, poor roof or siding repair, or got hosed by Bernard Madoff and his fancy Ponzi scheme. It’s not one of life’s greatest experiences. It can even happen when you are young and green, as a few “snakes” showed
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Getting It Done 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Sports
- April 4, 2018
Play ball! How great it is to hear those words again. Hopefully, Mother Nature will flip the switch, and the weather will be more suited for the boys and girls of Summer. Before we leave March Madness in the rearview mirror, I’m sure most college basketball fans will agree it was one of the best
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Muncy’s Joe Klock Ends High School Career on Top as State Champion 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- April 4, 2018
At a young age, Joe Klock wanted nothing more than to accompany his older brothers to their wrestling practice. Klock’s father Jerry gave into Joe’s wishes once he was able to find a partner more his son’s size. Klock immediately took to the sport, tossing around his training partner and gaining a quick edge. The
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How to Read a Nursery Plant Tag 0
Webb Weekly
- Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
Shopping for new plants for a home can be an exciting undertaking. Nurseries and garden centers are often home to dozens of types of plant species that come in various colors, leaf variations and sizes. Such variety can make choosing plants more fun while also making the process of buying plants a bit complicated, especially
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Select the Right Fertilizer for Your Needs 0
Webb Weekly
- Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
For plants to truly flourish, the right growing conditions and soil that offers the right nutrients is of paramount importance. Fertilizer enhances soil so that plants and flowers can thrive. However, fertilizer is not a one-size-fits-all mix. Choosing fertilizer can be a little overwhelming thanks to the variety of formulations available at neighborhood lawn and
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Winter, Winter Go Away 0
Jeffrey Allen Federowicz
- Arts, Lifestyles
- March 28, 2018
How disgusted am I with a local illegal immigrant issue that’s caused lots of problems, wasted tax dollars and stayed too long? I’m starting a petition to get this guy deported and say his kind isn’t welcome here anymore. It’s time Jack Frost took his nor’easter, frozen and frosty wind chilled days and headed north.
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Hoffman Joins the Elite of Wrestling With His Third Consecutive PIAA State Championship 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- March 28, 2018
As Montoursville’s Luke Frey won his final match to claim a State Championship in wrestling, a six-year-old fan cheered from the stands. The championship sparked something deep inside the young wrestler watching with his parents and brother as his idol went to the center of the mat to get his hand raised. Years later that
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Upon Further Review 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 21, 2018
In recent years those three little words have increasingly become part of sports lexicon — driving some to be mindful of that old axiom ‘be careful what you wish for.’ Initiated as a mechanism to use modern technology as a tool to increase officiating accuracy on the field of play, there are those who are
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Mid March Memories and Traditions 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- March 14, 2018
What a wonderful time of year as the calendar reads the middle of March. Robins can be found abound. It is so great to wake up to the sounds of birds singing in the morning. Don’t get me wrong winter could still bring us some Arctic air but one thing’s for sure, it can’t last
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Looking for Alexa? Not at My Place!0
Gerry Ayers
- Uncategorized
- March 14, 2018
If “Alexa” is truly taking the nation by storm, then somehow it passed me up. Or should I say, I passed her up because “she” has to be installed before taking any commands from me or anyone else. Alexa honey, what can you really do for me? I know you were released (born) by Amazon
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Frankie Says Relax 0
Gerry Ayers
- Uncategorized
- March 7, 2018
“One U.S. hit single and a hit t-shirt in 1985 does not a celebrity make.” – Holly Johnson We need to warm up, literally. Since most of us want to shed the thermal underwear and slip into shorts, swimsuits, and tank tops. Till then, let me take you back to the summer of 1985 when
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Winter Olympics: Lycoming County Style 0
Gerry Ayers
- Uncategorized
- February 28, 2018
Some of you may be glued to the tube watching the 2018 Winter Olympics being held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, but I feel they have nothing on us — including the scenery. Spare the airfare and parka. Better yet, from what I’ve seen, most residents here are participants, not observers in our own winter fest.
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The Bookworm Sez 0
Terri Schlichenmeyer
- Uncategorized
- February 28, 2018
“The Science of Why2” by Jay Ingram c.2017, Simon & Schuster $24.99 / $29.99 Canada 175 pages How come? It’s a common question, rather informal, with roots that go back centuries: how did something come to be? In other words… why? Why is this, that? How come you can or can’t? Or, as in “The
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