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  • Eighth YWCA Chair.ity Auction is April 130

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Several luxury vacation packages and fine dining experiences are among the highlights of this year’s Eighth Biennial YWCA Chair.ity Auction to be held Friday, April 13 at Farrington Place, 416 W. Third St., to support its life-changing programs. The auction preview and cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. and the live auction starts promptly at

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  • I Want to Catch More Fish0

    Ken Hunter

    “A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.” How many times have you heard that little quote? Well, I don’t buy it; a better thought is, “A good day of fishing is better than a good day at work.” Yea, I know it’s nice to just be out there enjoying

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir of Appalachia” by Jennifer McGaha

    The Bookworm Sez: “Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir of Appalachia” by Jennifer McGaha0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    The Bookworm Sez By Terri Schlichenmeyer “Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir of Appalachia” by Jennifer McGaha c.2018, Sourcebooks $15.99 / higher in Canada 368 pages It could never happen to you. Other people have problems. They don’t plan, they don’t act, they aren’t paying attention and that leads to issues they can’t deal

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  • Campers’ Guide to RV Care and Maintenance0

    Webb Weekly

    Sometimes referred to as recreational vehicles, travel trailers or campers, RVs are popular. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, RV shipments through February 2017 totaled 73,287 units. This represents an increase of 8.6 percent from the same period in 2016. In fact, RV shipments have increased for seven consecutive years. This popularity might be

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Tasty Turkey Table Fare0

    Jon Pries

    For some years now, the regulations for spring gobbler hunting in Pennsylvania have allowed a limit of two birds — with the purchase of a second spring tag, of course. Combine that with the possibility of more than one family member hunting these spring birds, and suddenly you may have more wild turkey meat than

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  • World Health Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), April 7th is World Health Day. WHO’s primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system. According to their website, “We support countries as they coordinate the efforts of multiple sectors of the government and partners — including bi- and multilaterals, funds and

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  • Makeup Mistakes0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    This past winter, my skin took a beating. It was dry, flaky, dull, and all around uneven. My regular skincare go-tos just weren’t cutting it, and the makeup I put on to hide it all ended up exacerbating the problems. Turns out, I wasn’t “prepping” my skin properly for cosmetics, AND I was using the

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  • Hooray For Hollywood, With The Repasz Band!0

    Press Release

    Join The Repasz Band for a fun, jaunty, and exciting musical tribute to tinsel town! Venerable musical scores from a huge variety of films from a wide range of Hollywood history will be featured, live and in-person! Capturing the spirit of the evening will be an overture-like medley “Hooray For Hollywood,” arranged by Warren Baker.

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  • Prepare HVAC Systems for Warmer Days Ahead0

    Webb Weekly

    The arrival of a new season can be an exciting time. Homeowners may have renewed vigor to start home renovation projects or even tackle some cleaning and organization tasks. Before the weather starts to warm up too much, homeowners may want to evaluate their home cooling needs and ensure that all equipment is in good

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  • Surviving a Home Renovation

    Surviving a Home Renovation0

    Webb Weekly

    Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017. Whether one is

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  • Spring Car Care: What’s Driving Car Care and Purchases This Spring0

    Webb Weekly

    As the weather starts to warm up, Americans will hit the road more often for destinations ranging from family outings to spring vacation destinations. Because cars are such an important part of our daily lives, Hankook Tire examined what drives Americans to keep up with car maintenance, as well as what matters when maintenance can

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  • Winter, Winter Go Away0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    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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  • Things to Do: Spring Spectacular!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The calendar claims that spring starts this week. Sitting here on the Friday before and looking at the long-range forecast, Mother Nature would apparently beg to differ. It’s nice that it isn’t dark, or almost dark when I get home from work though, so I’ve got that going for me. For arguments sake, we are

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  • Former US Olympic Standout Softball Pitcher Jennie Finch To Conduct Clinic At Liberty Arena March 24

    Former US Olympic Standout Softball Pitcher Jennie Finch To Conduct Clinic At Liberty Arena March 240

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    By Lou Hunsinger Jr. Young softballers seeking to improve their game will have the opportunity to learn from one of the best when former U.S. Olympic Softball Team standout and Gold Medalist, Jennie Finch conducts a clinic at the Liberty Arena in downtown Williamsport on Saturday, March 24. Time magazine once described Jennie Finch as

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  • 26th Annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival0

    Press Release

    Audition Concert to be Held Saturday, March 24 The time has come again for the Billtown Blues Association, BBA, to hold their 26th annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival Audition Concert where local and regional musicians compete for the coveted spot on the BBA festival stage performing along with confirmed national and international acts. The BBA

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  • This Week’s LION: The Lion’s Heart0

    Larry Stout

    When I meet a reader of this column they sometimes ask, “What’s a LION?” Even though they may know that it stands for “Leaders In Our Neighborhood,” they still wonder what criterion establishes a person as a LION and another not. It was almost exactly four years ago that this idea came to life. It

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “How to Stop Time” by Matt Haig

    The Bookworm Sez: “How to Stop Time” by Matt Haig0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    By Terri Schlichenmeyer “How to Stop Time” by Matt Haig c.2017, Viking $26.00 U.S. 328 pages The big hand is on the “12.” And the little hand is, well, you’ve known how to tell time since you were small. It’s something you do so naturally now that you probably don’t even think about it anymore.

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  • Upon Further Review0

    Scott Lowery

    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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  • Spring Sprucing0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Whether it’s a major overhaul of the entire house or just some reorganizing of closets and cabinets, there’s just something about spring that lends itself to cleaning up the home front. After all the washing and scrubbing, this year, consider taking it one step further with some spring sprucing! What is spring sprucing, you ask?

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Pope of Palm Beach” by Tim Dorsey0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    The Bookworm Sez By Terri Schlichenmeyer “The Pope of Palm Beach” by Tim Dorsey c.2018, William Morrow $26.99 / $33.50 Canada 337 pages Reach back, they say. Grab the person behind you, beneath you on the Success Ladder, the newbie in the office, and elevate them, too. Reach back and help somebody. Reach back and

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  • Upgrades that Boost Your Home’s Value and Enjoyment0

    Webb Weekly

    A home is often a family’s single largest asset, so making investments with upgrades and home improvements is almost always a good idea. However, knowing when and where to make those improvements isn’t necessarily a simple decision. Budget and space most often dictate the direction, but keeping function and your lifestyle needs in mind can

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  • Free Screening of Award-Winning Documentary Scheduled0

    Webb Weekly

    The failure of U.S. military mental health policy to address the needs of veterans is the focus of an acclaimed documentary to be screened at the Community Arts Center. “Thank You for Your Service” will be shown on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Doors will

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  • Fourth Annual K’s For Cancer Leprechaun 5k Run0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    During each year a variety of ways are taken to raise funds for cancer research. One of the most unique, and one that is growing in popularity, is the annual 5k Leprechaun Run that will be taking place on Saturday, March 17. The run starts at the Community Arts Center, traveling through the city streets

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  • Frankie Says Relax0

    Gerry Ayers

    “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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  • First Community Foundation Partnership “Raise the Region” Set For March 140

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    One of the most important and unique fundraisers that takes place in the area each year will be taking place on March 14 when the First Community Foundation Partnership holds its “Raise the Region” fundraiser. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce 314 nonprofits have registered to participate in Raise

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  • From Good to Better to Best0

    Larry Stout

    The county commissioners normally meet twice weekly — a work session on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and the regular session at the same time on Thursday. The work session is designed to discuss and review agenda items that would be voted on in the regular session. Because of this, it is more informal in

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  • Family Takes the Day as Brothers and Sisters Both Reach the Next Level After Successful District 4 Meet0

    Brett Crossley

    Records, medals, and a lot of cheering were the highlights of the District 4 Swimming Championships at Williamsport. Swimming is a different kind of sport to follow. It’s one where swimmers represent schools just like every high school sport, but where the difference starts is in the offseason when most team up with their local

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  • The Roving Sportsman: Bat Facts0

    Jon Pries

    I recall very well the four homes where I lived with my parents and two siblings as I grew up in Lycoming County from the late 1940’s up through the early ‘60s. Initially, we stayed in the upstairs level of my Grandparents’ home “up the ‘Sock”, just north on Route 87 beyond Snyder’s farm. Our

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  • One Human Race0

    Tim Hartzell

    My last two articles addressed the painfully divisive nature of prejudice. In those articles, I tried to broaden our understanding of prejudice and the damage that it causes — and I purposefully left out any reference to separate races (African, Asian, European, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, etc.). You may have noticed that and wondered why. In

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  • The Pajama Factory Placed On National Registry of Historic Places0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    To many people, the former Weldon’s Pajama Factory building is just an old factory building. Now known as the “Pajama Factory”, it now has a wide variety of artsy type businesses now located within it, but recently it has now something even more special. It has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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  • Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings in Concert0

    Press Release

    The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the joint classical concert for the Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings conducted by Dr. William Ciabattari and Ms. Danielle Fassnacht. The event will be in Williamsport at the Community Arts Center on Sunday, March 4 at 4:00 PM. The concert is free and open to the public.

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  • Foundation for Every Age0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    As we get older, our skin, like everything else on our bodies, changes. The complexion you have in your 20s is not the same one you have in your 30s, 40s, and beyond. As our skin changes, so do our beauty needs, and we may find ourselves switching up the products we use and how

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  • More Than Thoughts and Prayers0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I’m not going to write much of a story this week. What can I say? For the 18th time this year, there has been another gun incident involving a school. This time 17 innocent people lost their lives. I am a proponent of the 2nd amendment. I believe that responsible, mentally stable adults have the

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