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READ MORESouth Williamsport Student Raises Funds for Comfort Totes for Cancer Patients0
- Local News, School
- May 2, 2018
Hunter Corbin, a South Williamsport Area High School senior, recently completed a community service project through his political science class through which he raised funds to purchase and fill eight totes with comfort items for patients receiving cancer treatment at UPMC Susquehanna. Pictured from left: Laurie King, social worker at UPMC Susquehanna Cancer Center, Tricia
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow0
It’s possible my husband wept when we sold our 11-year-old Jeep recently. I’m not sure if it was because he regrets no longer having third-row seating or because he misses the French fries that the new owners will surely find beneath said seating. At any rate, he had what could only be described as an
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Susquehanna Trailways LLC Promo Night: “Iconic Israel”0
Susquehanna Trailways invites you to attend a Promotional Night to be held on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 to learn more about “Iconic Israel” in conjunction with Collette. Join us as we explore Israel from April 10-19, 2019, an ancient land rich in tradition and home to some of the world’s most important historic treasures. Follow
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My Good Walk Spoiled0
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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Packing Up the Family0
- Advice
- May 2, 2018
It’s that time of year again — Family Vacation! Whether you’re hitting the open road in an RV or flying down to Disney World, chances are that getting everyone packed will be a challenge. It’s usually up to Mom to get everybody organized, but no matter who’s in charge of what on the vacation “to
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Who Says You Don’t Learn Anything in Kindergarten?0
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
READ MORESecrets for a Well-Maintained Lawn0
Growing a healthy, appealing lawn isn’t about doing one thing right; it’s about doing a combination of things right. Different aspects of lawn maintenance, whether it’s watering, fertilizing or mowing, are interrelated. If you complete one task incorrectly — or skip it entirely — you may increase problems with insects, diseases and weeds. To help
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County Hall Corner: Off the Record0
- Local News
- May 2, 2018
I recently met a man who was reviewing all the County Commissioners Meetings through the previous year and he noted that my name often came up. To be able to write this column, I attend the weekly Tuesday morning County Commissioner Work Session and their Regular Meeting held on Thursday mornings. During the Public Comments
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Perfection Demands Attention as Waltman Continues Unreal Start to the Season0
It isn’t often a writer gets a chance to double-down on a column, but perfection in sports demands that kind of attention. Any seam head, whether it’s softball or baseball, knows the importance of a perfect game. It’s rarer than most accomplishments in sports, other than maybe a 21-pitch at-bat. (It just happened in the
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Grit May 2, 1971: Last Passenger Train Late for its Funeral0
- Local News
- May 2, 2018
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. The last passenger train through Williamsport was 50 minutes late for its own funeral. The mourners all arrived in plenty of time for the 3:09 p.m. service Friday. There were many kids oblivious to what they were witnessing. There were their parents, who thought so highly of the event as
READ MOREFestive Fiesta Flavors: Serve up some spice with fun party dishes0
Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds. To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the table with recipes like these party-pleasing Tortilla Pizzas for a special main dish,
READ MOREMedia Use Rules Can Benefit Families0
Families spend more time staring at screens than ever before. Thanks to smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, and video games, the average person is exposed to various media throughout a typical day. It can be easy to get swept away and spend much more time staring at screens than is healthy. Screen time can adversely affect
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Williamsport Symphony Orchestra — Musical Picture0
The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein, presents its season finale concert — Musical Pictures — May 15, 2018, at 7:30 pm at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. The program features pianist Francisco Montero performing Keith Emerson’s Piano Concerto No. 1. A founding member of the progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake
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Walk MS to be Held at Penn College: Saturday, May 5, 20180
- Events, Fundraisers
- May 2, 2018
More than 300 people are expected to raise more than $20,000 at Walk MS: Williamsport on Saturday, May 5, at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Walk MS is an opportunity for people to come together with friends, loved ones, and co-workers to fundraise, connect, and advocate for people affected by MS. Each dollar raised is one
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Closing Thoughts for April0
- Editorials
- April 25, 2018
Happy Spring! Yes, I know the official beginning of the season of rebirth was several weeks ago. However, the weather has been more like December than April soon to be May. I appreciate that every day is a blessing and obviously we can’t change the weather. What a problematic spring sports season on all our
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Rockin’ For Life Musical Fundraising Event To be Held April 29 at Valley Inn DuBoistown0
- Events, Local News
- April 25, 2018
About 20 years ago, Kevin Gross was severely injured in a motorcycle crash and endured great pain from it. As a result of the attempts to deal with the pain from it, he became addicted to painkillers and spent a long, frustrating struggle trying to free himself from this addiction. One of the things that
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County Hall Corner: Cabinet in Your Community0
- Events, Local News
- April 25, 2018
A unique event is going to be held in Lycoming County on April 30th at 1:30 PM at the Mary Welch Theater of Lycoming College, 605 Mulberry Street in Williamsport. Six members of Governor Wolf’s cabinet: Jessica Altman, Insurance Commissioner; Dennis Davin, Secretary of Community and Economic Development; Cindy Dunn, Secretary of Conservation and Natural
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Waltman Off to Special Start for Warrior Run0
- Sports
- April 25, 2018
When Warrior Run’s Madi Waltman entered the circle against Loyalsock, she knew it was going to take a big effort against one of her team’s toughest league foes. Waltman wasn’t just good; she was outstanding throughout the game as the Defenders defeated the Lancers 7-1, after being swept in the previous season. The victory also
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Play Ball0
The 2018 Little League baseball season is in full SWING as many youngsters across our great nation are gearing up for a late summer run. Many local teams had their opening day ceremonies here recently and the madness of hanging out at the ballpark every single night has officially begun. We’ve been playing games for
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CasinoEvil III To Be Held At Farrington Place on April 280
- Events, Fundraisers
- April 25, 2018
Return to those days of bathtub gin and bootleg liquor and those wild days of the “Roaring Twenties,” as CasinoEvil III, a night of food, spirits, and chance, will be held at Farrington Place, 416 West Third Street, Williamsport, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 6:00-11:00 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the Lycoming County Historical
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