Secrets for a Well-Maintained Lawn

You Just Can’t Make This Stuffing Up 1
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- November 24, 2021
Before I get to the breaking news from the White House, I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy this special time of year with family, friends, and loved ones. As I have learned during my journey, time goes by way too fast, and people you love are not seated
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A Guide to Picking the Perfect Fresh Christmas Tree 0
Family Features
- Advice
- November 24, 2021
Come the holiday season, perhaps no tradition evokes the warm and fuzzy “feels” more than a family outing to pick a Christmas tree. Whether it’s a trek to a live Christmas tree farm or a short drive to the nearest pre-cut tree lot, the process of selecting a tree that will serve as the crown
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Preservation Williamsport’s Victorian Christmas This Weekend November 19 to 21 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- November 17, 2021
After a one-year absence, Preservation Williamsport’s Victorian Christmas event is back and better than ever. The always highly anticipated event takes place this weekend, November 19 to 21. This event celebrates and highlights Williamsport’s beautiful and charming architectural heritage in some of its vintage homes and some of its churches and other public edifices. According
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Happy Halloween!0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- October 27, 2021
I can’t believe this week is Hallow’s Eve. I literally thought we had one more week in between this week and Halloween. I talked to my momma the other day, and we haven’t been together for dinner in, I bet, six weeks. With my kids in afterschool activities and my brother’s family the same way,
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Fall Fishing 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- October 27, 2021
I love this time of year, and North Central PA is now shining. Fall brings us so many vibrant colors. Change is in the air. It is just a shame that it gets dark at 6:00 p.m. — this totally dampens my outdoor activities. Fishing is my passion. It serves as my zen. I am
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Preservation Williamsport Presents “Boo From the Porch” Friday, October 22 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- October 20, 2021
Preservation Williamsport has always been noted for its exciting and unique events and fundraisers, and the latest one is no exception. They will be presenting “Boo From the Porch,” a Halloween-themed fundraiser on Friday, October 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Preservation Williamsport invites you for another stroll down Millionaires Row. It has been two
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Buying Used Tupperware in a Stranger’s Yard 0
Jeffrey Allen Federowicz
- Local News
- October 20, 2021
“You grab first and look later. That’s important.” “This isn’t a tea party; manners just slow you down.” It’s way too early on a Saturday morning to understand the game plan for the next few hours. I’m sleepy, cranky, and badly want a donut, but there’s no time to spare. With our destination in sight,
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Elery W. Nau Hardware Store Celebrating 75 Years in Business 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- October 6, 2021
In these days in which businesses come and go at the drop of a hat and have no enduring legacies, Elery Nau Hardware at 917 Broad Street, Montoursville, is the bright and shining exception to that and is celebrating its 75th anniversary in business. It has soldiered on through thick and thin, through good times
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How to Help Houseplants Survive a Long Winter 0
Family Features
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
As fall gradually gives way to winter, gardeners expend ample energy preparing their flowers and plants for the months ahead. Plants may be pruned to increase the likelihood that they will return in full bloom come the spring, while lawns may be aerated so cool-season grasses can get the nutrients, water and oxygen they need
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Attract More Birds to Your Backyard 0
Family Features
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
Basic tips for feeding wild birds With all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards – nature, in particular – for hope, solace, wonder and even entertainment. Despite the worldwide crisis, nature’s normalcy remained intact; flowers continued to bloom, bees continued to pollinate and birds continued to fly and
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Home Cleaning Hacks for Fall 0
Family Features
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
Cooler fall temperatures mean you’re likely to spend more time indoors. Taking time to spruce up inside and out can make you more comfortable and give you peace of mind that your home is tidy, clean and prepared to weather the months ahead. Tidy Outdoor Spaces Before stashing your lawn care equipment, give your home
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Weeds, Weeds, and More Weeds 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- August 4, 2021
The title of this week’s story is probably a pretty good description of what I call my lawn, but if you are a bass fisherman that likes to hit the area lakes during these summer months, you are obviously finding an abundance of weeds there as well. That’s pretty normal, and most serious bass fisherman,
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Sylvan Dell Environmental Center and Robert Porter Allen Natural Area Now Being Developed Through a Private-Public Partnership Effort 1
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- July 21, 2021
South Williamsport native Robert Porter Allen (1905-1963), was at one time one of this country’s leading naturalists, serving as president of the National Audubon Society. He is credited with helping to save the Roseate Spoonbill and the Whooping Crane. His childhood experience birding in Sylvan Dell’s large wetland influenced his career in ornithology. Allen’s innovative
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Pollinators 0
Charlie Gizenski
- Outdoors
- July 7, 2021
Pollination, the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, results in the production of vegetables, fruits, and the seeds we need to grow more plants. Bees, flies, butterflies, birds, and beetles are the pollinators, carrying pollen on their bodies and then distributing it as they move from one flower to the next. We need
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Life in the Fast Lane 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- June 9, 2021
Who doesn’t love a good quick meal? In this day in age, it seems so many are ordering take-out. It’s just so easy to order a pizza, run to McDonald’s, or by the click of a phone, someone can pick food up for you. This world seems to be running faster and faster. The weeks
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Techniques to Revitalize a Lawn After a Long Winter 0
Family Features
- Advice, Lawn Care
- May 12, 2021
Pristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow. Snow plows push salt and sand up on the grass while subterranean animals like mice and moles dig burrows beneath piles of snow
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Resurrection Life! Absent and Doubting 0
Tim Hartzell
- Faith
- May 12, 2021
In this series of articles, we are taking a look at interactions Jesus had with people during the forty days between His resurrection and His ascension. So far, we have discussed Mary Magdalene, the Disciples, and Cleopas and his friend as they walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Previous articles in this series
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Williamsport Sun: May 16, 1929 – The Park Hotel to Remain Open 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- May 12, 2021
The Park Hotel was open again for business on May 1. This was good news to many Williamsporters, many of whom have made this hotel their home for many years when in Williamsport. Managing Director, John F. Letton states that during the winter months many improvements have been made, the lobby having been re-decorated, and
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Brood X Ready to Make its Presence Known 0
Family Features
- Local News, Outdoors
- May 12, 2021
Just when people thought it may be safe to take a collective breath after the roller coaster year that was 2020, something big is on the way — and they’re planning on arriving in the billions. Brood X, also known as the Great Eastern Brood, will be emerging from the soil after many years developing
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St. John’s/Newberry UMC’s School of the Arts Continues to Flourish After 25 Years 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- April 28, 2021
When Jeffrey Seeley, Music Director at St. John’s/Newberry United Methodist Church at the time, started its School of Arts (known as SOTA) in 1996, he probably could have scarcely imagined that it would be flourishing and one of this area’s most notable schools of art that incubates young artistic talent, 25 years after it was
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Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives 0
Family Features
- Advice, Lawn Care
- April 28, 2021
A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives. Wildflower meadow Homeowners with wide swaths
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Stay Safe When Working in the Yard This Spring and Summer 0
Family Features
- Advice, Lawn Care
- April 28, 2021
A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on spring and summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens. A sun-soaked day can make it easy to
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Five Tips to Spring Clean Your Home Inside and Out 0
Family Features
- Advice
- April 21, 2021
Spring cleaning isn’t just about purging dirt and grime. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take inventory of items around your home. As you tackle this season’s cleaning, look for ways to improve your overall living space, from getting rid of things you no longer need to adding items that can work harder for you.
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County Hall Corner: Reining in Recycling Renegades 0
Larry Stout
- Government, Politics
- April 21, 2021
To be honest, attending the weekly Lycoming County Commissioners Meetings is a little bit like panning for gold. The prospector might pan for weeks before a shiny nugget suddenly appears. Such was a moment on Tuesday, April 6th, when after an hour of various routine matters had been discussed and voted on, the commissioners’ comments
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How to Reduce Risk for Lyme disease 0
Family Features
- Advice, Health
- April 21, 2021
When the weather warms up and hours of daylight increase, few people can resist the allure of the great outdoors. Nature beckons each spring, and those answering that call must do so safely. Lyme disease is a potential threat for people who live in certain regions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that
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UPMC ENT: Relief from Seasonal Allergies Possible 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- April 14, 2021
Spring brings warmer weather and an awakening from what many would consider as a harsh winter here in northcentral Pennsylvania. The flowers, the butterflies, the fresh air. It’s a beautiful time of year, unless you suffer from allergies. Suddenly, those signs of spring become signs of impending sneezing, coughing, sore throats, and puffy, watery, red
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Stay Safe When Working in the Yard this Spring 0
Family Features
- Home Improvement
- March 17, 2021
A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on spring and summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens. A sun-soaked day can make it easy to
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Exterior Lighting Can Add Ambiance to a Property 0
Family Features
- Home Improvement
- March 17, 2021
The value of the right lighting in a home is undeniable. Lighting can instantly transform a room and create the ambiance homeowners are looking to establish. Though it might be mostly seen as a way to create mood inside a home, lighting also can do much for lawns and gardens. Backyards have come a long
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Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives 0
Family Features
- Home Improvement
- March 17, 2021
A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives. Wildflower meadow Homeowners with wide swaths
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How Ergonomic Tools Can Help Gardeners 0
Family Features
- Home Improvement
- March 17, 2021
Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many gardening tasks qualify as light to moderate exercise, which means raking the leaves and cutting the grass can be
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Baseball in Billtown 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- March 17, 2021
As my friend, Tom O’Malley’s familiar greeting goes; “top of the morning to you” on this St. Patrick’s Day. May the green many of you are wearing soon be matched by the arrival of green grass on our lawns and warmer temperatures abounding! With the opening of the 2021 Major League Baseball season two weeks
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Fertilizer 0
Charlie Gizenski
- Gardening, Outdoors
- March 3, 2021
Fertilizer is important, whether growing houseplants, container plants, or a garden. Before you get started, you can check your soil using a simple test kit. If you contact your local Cooperative Extension office, they will send you a test kit (approximately $10). Our local Cooperative is the Penn State Extension. Their web address is https://extension.psu.edu/lycoming-county.
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Seeds 0
Charlie Gizenski
- Gardening, Outdoors
- February 24, 2021
Preparing your seeds is an easy step in the gardening process. Seeds only need heat and moisture to begin germinating. You can purchase seed starters sold in lawn and garden stores or purchase bags of soil. If organic soil is your preference, take time and read the ingredients label on the bag. A lot of
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