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  • County Hall Corner: Money Well Given and Well Spent0

    Larry Stout

    Sometimes history is made, and no one notices it happened. This was the case at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, July 21st, when the commissioners voted to award $20,000 each to the 28 fire companies in Lycoming County from Act 13 funds. The commissioners routinely disperse funds to many different organizations outside of

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  • West End’s Winning Ways0

    Jim Webb

    What a fantastic sports year it’s been for so many teams from across our area. As we close out July and head to August, it’s always a lot of fun when we have local teams still on the diamond trying to play their way to a World Series. Congratulations to West End Babe Ruth’s 13-year-old

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  • More Than a Cornfield

    More Than a Cornfield0

    Scott Lowery

    “Build it, and they will come” is one of the many often-quoted lines from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. In actuality, the line in the movie was “build it, and he will come,” referencing Shoeless Joe Jackson of the 1919 Chicago White Sox fictional appearance in that Dyersville, Iowa cornfield. Regardless, whether it is

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  • Prepare for a Family Day at the Fair0

    Family Features

    County fairs, state fairs and country fairs dot the landscape in late spring, summer and fall, offering fairgoers plenty of attractions and rides to fill warm days and evenings. Families who plan ahead for the festivities may be able to improve their experiences. Purchase passes in advance. Some fairs enable visitors to purchase entry tickets,

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  • Pride0

    Steph Nordstrom

    After all these years, I’m not sure if y’all still need the disclaimer, but just in case, here we go… Things on this page are about to get really gay. So, pull out your rainbow flags and buckle up. But as I’ve mentioned in years prior, if you intend to send me hate, tell me

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  • Remembering the Agnes Flood 50 Years Later

    Remembering the Agnes Flood 50 Years Later0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    During this week, 50 years ago, Lycoming County and the rest of the area of the Susquehanna River Basin were in the throes of the most destructive and severe flooding seen in the area up to that time. The flood was caused by heavy rains from June 20 to 24, 1972, from the remnants of

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  • County Hall Corner: Lies Live Forever0

    Larry Stout

    It is amazing how everyone can know that something is true when in reality, it is not. This is best illustrated by quotes. Everyone knows that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s character Sherlock Holmes states, “Elementary, my dear Watson,” Humphrey Bogart told his pianist to “Play it again, Sam,” and Tarzan told Jane, “Me Tarzan, You

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  • Father’s Day Gift Ideas for All Types of Dads0

    Family Features

    This Father’s Day, families will gather to thank dads for all they do. Gifts often are part of Father’s Day celebrations, and here’s a list of gift ideas for dads with various interests. Gaming Dad The draw of popular video games doesn’t abate for some men as they get older. If your dad is at

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  • LAPS Feline Shelter Grand Re-Opening! Open House Sunday, June 120

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Providing a safe, humane home for cats is the primary aim of the Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS). To aid this venture, they have opened a new shelter at 630 Wildwood Boulevard in Williamsport. To highlight this new facility for the public, they will be holding an open house there on Sunday, June 12, from

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  • Summer Heat

    Summer Heat0

    Andrea McElroy

    It’s safe to say summer is officially here. These temps have been hot already, and we aren’t even to July and August yet — but I’m ready. I’ve been really looking forward to summer this year, though, which is saying something. I love all the activities of summer, just not the humidity. With my new

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  • Do Something0

    Scott Lowery

    The ominous sky opened up just moments before the Lycoming County Veterans Council was set to begin its annual Memorial Day Service at Williamsport’s West Fourth Street Veterans Memorial Park. Undaunted, the large crowd that had gathered remained in place with umbrellas and rain gear at the ready. They were there to honor and pay

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  • Sorrow, Grace and the Future0

    Jim Webb

    I’m sure many of you have experienced the same emotions I have since first learning about the shooting at Robb Elementary school in Texas. As I am writing this, I am in just flat-out angry mode. These are our children; we are the United States of America, and we must find a way to protect

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  • County Hall Corner: Are We at War with Russia?0

    Larry Stout

    Trying to research statistics on any upticks in military deployments for reserves and guard units is almost impossible. Still, among our local community, I have heard from a few folks I know who are in part-time military service. They have been told to get their gear together for some active service. It does not take

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  • Best ideas for Tech Gifts this Mother’s Day

    Best ideas for Tech Gifts this Mother’s Day0

    Family Features

    Find it challenging to come up with new ideas for Mother’s Day? Show your mom how much you love and appreciate her with gifts she’ll really use – such as home technology that makes life easier. Help Mom keep her phone supercharged and clean Americans spend more than a third of their waking hours on

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  • County Hall Corner: A Capital Candidate0

    Larry Stout

    One of the more unique aspects of this upcoming election is the number of individuals running for everything from state governor to local offices with no government experience. It is true that there was always the first person that the surgeon cut open or the first airplane that a pilot landed on the ground. Still,

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  • 62nd Annual Home Show to Take Place This Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    With the long shadow of the COVID pandemic seeming to abate and the ending of a long winter, it is now a good time to start thinking about those home improvement projects you may have been considering or have put off. Well, the best place to find out more about doing those projects and doing

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  • County Hall Corner: Meet the Candidates – PA Gubernatorial Edition0

    Larry Stout

    The upcoming Pennsylvania primary on May 17th, just a month and a half from now, will be one of the most difficult for PA voters in some time. The list of candidates is a long one, and even the most seasoned strategists are finding this year’s list daunting. This week we will be looking at

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  • County Hall Corner: Russian Roulette in Ukraine0

    Larry Stout

    This column is designed to relate various political activities to our local sphere. My radar is signaling to me that what is happening in Ukraine right now may very well be a game-changer in the world that will definitely impact our lives here in Lycoming County. I have a unique perspective, having lived in that

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  • Grit: March 12, 1967 – Japan (Lycoming) Asks Cease Fire in Vietnam0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Security Council of the National Model United Nations meeting Thursday through today in New York City, has passed a motion urging a cease-fire in Vietnam. The resolution was submitted by the Japanese delegation, represented by Lycoming College. It also instructed the Secretary General to use his good offices to urge peace. The Lycoming delegation

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  • County Hall Corner: The Election Map Mess0

    Larry Stout

    There is a running joke with those of us who regularly attend the weekly Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting. We know it means a long meeting when we see a short agenda. We could call it the Lyco Comm Law — the shorter the agenda, the longer they talk, talk, talk about each agenda item. At

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  • Losing Weight by Lifting It

    Losing Weight by Lifting It0

    Scott Lowery

    Thumbing thru magazines, we’ve all seen those weight loss ads featuring before and after pictures. Most of us do little about it. But for Williamsport’s Rachel Black in 2013, she took it upon herself to shed the excess weight by lifting weights instead. “Ever since I was younger, weight had been a problem for me,

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  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s never a fun subject to discuss, but that may make it even more important to discuss. One in three high school students will experience some form of dating violence in their relationships. One in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. According to breakthecycle.org

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  • County Hall Corner: Could You Pass a US Citizens Test?0

    Larry Stout

    It is very difficult to keep up with all the controversies that are flying around concerning the government these days — especially at the federal level. None seems to be more challenging than the immigration issue. This is not referring to illegal (or the politically correct word, ‘undocumented’) immigrants, but those who are actually filing

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  • Williamsport Sun: February 9, 1912 – Faith in Williamsport0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Much is being said these says, and more is inferred about “Williamsport waking up” and “getting busy,” “pulling together,” with the use of like figures of speech that imply a scarecrow condition of things which neither facts nor fancy justify. It is such preachments as these in the half sepulchral tones in which they are

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  • County Hall Corner: Opportunity Openings from Lycoming County Government0

    Larry Stout

    The purpose of this column is to keep the general public updated on what is going on in our local government, particularly at the county level. Routinely, the County puts out press releases from various departments that cover a wide swath of interest areas. Given that this is a weekly column, sometimes the deadline would

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  • Elijah’s Prayer Battle0

    Tim Hartzell

    The story of Elijah’s epic prayer battle against the prophets of Baal and Asherah on Mount Carmel is a must-read for every believer. If you’re not familiar with the story, take a moment to read it. It’s a good one. It is found in I Kings 18:16-39. Making sense of this prayer battle requires some

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  • Grit: January 30, 1977 – Some Normalcy Returning to Explosion Torn Area0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Life is beginning to return to normal for some residents of the 1800 block of Sweeley Avenue, while for others it may never be the same again. A full-scale insurance survey of the damage caused by the natural gas explosion that took two lives in the neighborhood is scheduled to begin Monday. Insurance agents and

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  • Days of Remembrance Contest0

    Press Release

    Open for Students in Grades 7-12 The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is sharing that the Days of Remembrance essay contest is now open for students in grades 7-12. Applicants must live in Pennsylvania in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union County. Students related to anyone affiliated with the essay contest

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  • Clean Heat: Stay warmer with clean energy

    Clean Heat: Stay warmer with clean energy0

    Webb Weekly

    Winter is a perfect time to think about renovations that bring coziness and warmth to your home. For homeowners who live off the natural gas line, propane is an earth-friendly option that can reliably and efficiently deliver warmer air all season long. “When homeowners upgrade to propane during a remodel, they transform a dream home

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  • Following Confidently0

    Tim Hartzell

    “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Have you noticed that life is like a wild ride on a roller coaster? It is constantly going up and down and around — and even upside down. Worse yet, like Disney’s Space Mountain (a

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  • #weSHOREcare Stuff the Bus

    #weSHOREcare Stuff the Bus0

    Press Release

    The members of the Jersey Shore High School Future Business Leaders of America (JS FBLA) were busy during November, as they were working hard to support those in need in the community through their #weSHOREcare project. This year, #weSHOREcare organized a “Stuff the Bus” themed food drive in order to gather food and monetary donations

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Roar Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)” by Michael Clinton

    The Bookworm Sez: “Roar Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)” by Michael Clinton0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You thought you’d be back by now. When you left your job last year, they said they’d call you when things opened up but here we are, 20 months in, and you’re still sitting at home. It’s finally occurred to you that you’re not going back, and you have mixed feelings. Is this a blessing

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  • You Just Can’t Make This Stuffing Up1

    Jim Webb

    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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