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  • Live By Faith: Rahab the Faithful0

    Tim Hartzell

    The next hero of the faith introduced by the author of the Hebrews is Rahab. Rahab’s story is found in Joshua chapters 2 and 6. Here’s what the Hebrew writer says about this courageous woman: By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. Hebrews 11:31

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  • Live By Faith: Hard Things0

    Tim Hartzell

    The next hero of the faith presented by the Hebrew writer is actually the entire Israelite people: “By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.” Hebrews 11:29 The full story of the crossing of the Red sea and the

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  • Live By Faith: Moses0

    Tim Hartzell

    Today we continue our series on the heroes of the faith listed in Hebrews 11. The next hero is the great emancipator and patriarch, Moses. The Backstory The story of Moses spans at least 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7) and is broken into three sections: 40 years in Egypt, 40 years in Midian, and 40 years

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  • Live By Faith: Faith and Courage0

    Tim Hartzell

    “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the King’s edict.” The Backstory At the end of the book of Genesis, the descendants of Jacob (God changed his name to Israel in Genesis 32:28) are living

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  • Live By Faith: Never Stop Believing0

    Tim Hartzell

    The next hero of the faith presented by the writer of Hebrews is Joseph. Here’s what is said about this great patriarch in Hebrews 11:22, “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Backstory Joseph is a big story. It

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  • Live By Faith: Passing the Test0

    Tim Hartzell

    Hebrews 11:13-16 contains our next Live By Faith story: “By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, ‘It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.’ Abraham reasoned

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  • Live By Faith: Abraham and Going Without Knowing0

    Tim Hartzell

    The writer of Hebrews 11 introduces us to our next hero of the faith with this simple statement: “By faith, Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” The Backstory Abraham is an extraordinary figure.

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  • County Hall Corner: Two Choices to Get it Right0

    Larry Stout

    On Tuesday, May 21st, one of the most important elections in years will be held here in Lycoming County. Though all elections are important in some respect, this one has the potential of changing the direction of county government for many years to come. Though voting for mayors, borough council members or township supervisors are

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  • Interesting to Amazing Remembering My Roots0

    Tom Son of Ann and Sam

    Growing up there were some things I didn’t want others to know about me. One was that we lived in an old farmhouse heated with wood and coal with only two somewhat, sometimes warm rooms. I never slept in a heated room during winter until college. We rarely wore white because without a water softener

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  • A Christmas Blessing and Story…

    A Christmas Blessing and Story…0

    Jim Webb

    If you know John, you can’t help but love him. He has been a true blessing to our community for decades. I thank him for sharing his Christmas card and message for this glorious season with us. It began with the simple cry of a baby … And grew into a shout of good news

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  • Looking Back at the Yuletide of 19480

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Looking back 70 years, the Yuletide of 1948 was the culmination of a very interesting year in history. Harry Truman had pulled off one of the greatest political upsets in history when he defeated Gov. Thomas Dewey in that year’s Presidential election. Truman also launched the historic “Marshall Plan” that year, which helped to rebuild

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  • Loyalsock to Host ‘Teacher of the Year’ Program0

    Press Release

    The Loyalsock Township School District is honored to host and evening with our 2018 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jennifer Wahl. The community is invited to attend our program on November 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., and to hear Jennifer share her educational journey from high school through today. Jennifer R. Wahl has been

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  • Gazette and Bulletin: May 15, 1948: Jewish Residents Exult Over News of Israel State0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    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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  • Susquehanna Trailways LLC Promo Night: “Iconic Israel”0

    Press Release

    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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  • The 100 Day Dash0

    Jim Webb

    So much has been talked about and made up about what is going to occur as President Donald Trump begins his ‘Contract with the American Voter.’ If you remember, Mr. Trump was in Gettysburg this past October when he released a plan for his first 100 days in office. It was his action plan for

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  • The Cost and the Cover Up0

    Jim Webb

    I was both troubled and intrigued by the runaway Army blimp happening of last week. If you haven’t heard about the story, a $235 million dollar military intelligence gathering airship broke free from its moorings in Aberdeen, MD. It was stationed at the Army Proving Grounds. The unmanned Intel balloon crashed down in the hills

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  • “Real” Reality TV0

    Jim Webb

    I often wonder how blurred the line has become between what folks perceive as truth and everyday life and what is scripted, talked about and controlled in the reality television world. There is no talent required to be the star of most reality programming. The Kardashians are just vulgar people, name one real talent they

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  • Sounds, Sights and Memories of September0

    Jim Webb

    Summer sailed right by and all area schools are now open for the 2015–2016 school year. The words ‘school is open, drive safely’, always ring out this time of year. However, judging from some driving I have witnessed, maybe a little refresher course on lawful and safe driving is needed. Motorists must stop at least

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  • Name That Nation?0

    Jim Webb

    In July 2012 our State Department released a report on terrorism around the World. This obviously occurred during Mr. Obama’s administration. One Nation jumped to the top of the report as leader in active state-sponsored terrorism. Sponsor of most increased terrorist acts since 2011. Provider of financial, logistic support and material for terrorist and militant

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  • Freedom and the Despicables. Obama, Kerry, Reid and Maddow0

    Jim Webb

    April fools! Thanks to all for sharing a laugh and a good old-fashioned spoof last week. The Historic Bowman Field project will only occur if I hit a big jackpot playing Powerball or Mega Millions. I did hear Bob Beiter was glad when he found out Janice Hiller didn’t really commit him to all of

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  • Yardsticks, Leprechauns and a Leader in Washington0

    Jim Webb

    Think spring! Two sure signs that warm weather is just around the corner take place in the days ahead. First we have the 56th Annual West Branch Builders Home Show. The event will take place at Lycoming College’s Rec. Center. It is a great way to get out and about. Let it help you put

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  • You’re Fired!0

    Jim Webb

    President Barack Hussein Obama your services are no longer needed, you are fired Sir! I will no longer recognize you with the title President. Because, Sir, you do not act like the President of the United States of America. This position is held by someone that respects our Great land and the people that founded

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  • A Different January0

    Jim Webb

    There is so much to talk about in the early weeks of 2016. Usually January is a slow, get your feet under you, put the holidays in the rearview mirror month. Not this year! Locally, Williamsport hired a new Police Chief; Pennsylvania State Police Captain David J. Young. Captain Young will take over the reins

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  • A Matter of National Security0

    Jim Webb

    President Barack Hussein Obama. Before he even began his candidacy, allegations arose over his qualifications to become president. Smoke swirled over his citizenship, religion and where he attended school. Shocking too many was his reluctance to produce a birth certificate, school records and address the naysayers. If he would’ve been a Republican candidate the media

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  • Remembrance and Vigilance0

    Jim Webb

    Thirteen years have passed since the World Trade Center defined the New York City skyline along with the Empire State building. They made the “city that never sleeps” silhouette the most famous in the world. You couldn’t help but get excited as you headed into the city and saw the modern day marvel of the

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  • The Israeli Nation and Deportation0

    Jim Webb

    As I observe what is going on in the Middle East it’s mind-boggling that our President and his staff, many mainstream media people and the liberal left find any way possible to criticize Israel for defending itself. I understand the tragic circumstances involving the school and how Hamas and the aforementioned use it as a

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