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  • Apollo, Bill Murray & Naomi Watts: A Good Dog — and a Very Good “Friend”0

    In any decent dog film, it’s practically a given that the featured canine will die at the end. But how about a pooch-picture where death comes first? And where it’s actually the owner who passes? That would be “The Friend,” a dog movie that’s not just about dogs. In fact, with yet another stunning lead

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  • Uptown Music Collective Wraps Up Performance Season With Tribute to ‘80s Arena Rock0

    On April 25th and 26th, the Uptown Music Collective will close out its 2024-25 season at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with ‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems, a tribute to some of the most iconic arena rock bands of the 1980s. Presented by UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan,

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  • Kids and Healthy Eating: Gobble Up These Body-Friendly Food Practices0

    Despite being pint-sized people, children can have some very big personalities and opinions. Parents know that kids have strong feelings on everything from the clothes they wear to the foods they eat. Although not all children are inherently picky eaters, most go through phases of picky eating during their childhood development, particularly when they are

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  • Spring Turkey Hunting

    Spring Turkey Hunting0

    Spring turkey hunting will soon be getting underway. It kicks off with the mentored hunters getting the first crack on the Youth Hunt Day on April 26. The regular statewide season runs from May 3 to May 31. Be aware that hunting hours vary. From May 3-17, you can start hunting one-half hour before sunrise

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  • Happy Easter!0

    Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I always have so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s right up there with the 4th of July! But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are

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  • Williamsport Sun: April 14, 1945 – City Joins Tribute to Leader0

    After the first shock of the news of the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was absorbed by its citizenry, the city of Williamsport began to pay tribute to its leader. The memory of President Roosevelt will be honored in Williamsport and vicinity today and Sunday in special services, particularly during special mourning hours

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Locating Spring Gobblers

    The Roving Sportsman… Locating Spring Gobblers0

    It is just over a week away until the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Then, the following Saturday, May 3, is the opening day of the month-long Pennsylvania statewide spring gobbler season. Those two Saturdays will sneak up quickly, so it’s “Crunch Time” to finalize where you will hunt

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  • The Giant Co. Donates $6,622 to WASD Food Service Program

    The Giant Co. Donates $6,622 to WASD Food Service Program0

    The Giant Co. presented Williamsport Area School District (WASD) with $6,621.76 Tuesday morning to benefit the district’s food service program. The donated funds will be used to support kitchen improvements at Jackson Primary School, according to Aramark’s Michelle Keim, the district’s food service director. The contribution was made with money raised through the company’s Feeding

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  • How to Take a Pause from the Daily Grind0

    Stress affects just about everyone. The American Institute of Stress estimates 80 percent of adults in the United States experience stress on a regular basis. Worldwide, the World Health Organization reports that more than 75 percent of adults experience stress at some point in their lives. Health woes, employment, politics, and negative news all can

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  • Preservation Williamsport Fundraiser Casino Evil Takes Place April 180

    By Lou Hunsinger Jr Preservation Williamsport is an organization that helps to preserve the precious historical legacy of the historic Victorian architecture throughout Williamsport. But these efforts require a lot of money. One way they do this is through unique fundraisers such as the Casino Evil, which will take place this Friday night, April 18,

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  • WAMS OM Team Advances to 2025 World Finals on 1st Place Win at State Tournament

    WAMS OM Team Advances to 2025 World Finals on 1st Place Win at State Tournament0

    Williamsport Area Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team will head to the 2025 World Finals after securing a first-place win at the state round on Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. Five contending teams from WASD were represented by Cochran Primary School, Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS) and Williamsport Area High School (WAHS).

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  • Magnolia Lanes

    Magnolia Lanes0

    Many of the hackers and duffers from all over the globe just tuned in for the very first major. I don’t know about you, but I find myself completely glued to the television the first weekend in April. Instead of fishing or shoveling the spring snow, I usually lock myself in the basement with a

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  • Title Game Heartbreak0

    As all those taxpayers’ envelopes have been dropped in the mail on the way to fund Uncle Sam’s coffers, I extend my belated congratulations to the Loyalsock Lady Lancers on their well-earned run to the PIAA AAA state championship. The team’s historic triumph is a testament to the dividends that can be accrued via hard

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  • Red Lipstick

    Red Lipstick0

    A few decades ago, it was posited that when the economy is hit hard, lipstick sales go up. This theory of the lipstick effect doesn’t have much hard data to support it, but I’d venture to say when faced with hardships, economic or otherwise, I understand the need for a great lipstick. Splurging a bit

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  • A Lady Lancer Family of Fundamentals0

    The smiles on the faces of the Loyalsock Lady Lancers as they take a bite out of the gold medal says it all. What an unbelievable moment to be remembered, shared, and talked about by the Lady Lancer family, all the families that support each person within this photo, and the Lancer Nation forever. Thank

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  • Spring Into Shape (Or at Least a More Flexible Pajama Size)0

    Let’s start with a HUGE congratulations to the Loyalsock Lady Lancer basketball team! Jamie has all the details beginning on page 6, but I can’t let the moment pass without saying — Amazing Job, Ladies!! Now — about that title… Spring is upon us, which means it’s time to peel off the winter layers, unearth

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  • Golden Lancers0

    The Township is still buzzing. The Loyalsock Lady Lancer hoops squad just made history. They became the first girls’ team from Lycoming County to ever win a state championship. Loyalsock defeated Shady Side Academy 55-43. They finished the year with a record of 30-2. It was an incredible season — one for the ages. “It

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  • County Hall Corner: Finally! English is our Nation’s Official Language0

    For a person such as myself who tries to follow what is happening in the Oval Office, the Trump Administration is very hard to keep up with. However, I can finally highlight an executive order that I think is at least a century or more overdue — the establishment of English as the official language

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  • Pooches, Penguins & Promises: A Tribute to Naomi Watts0

    Your Webb critic has two favorite actresses. One — though she’s really before my time — is Golden Age golden-girl Myrna Loy. For years America’s favorite wife, Loy starred in the marvelous Thin Man movies, and was partly responsible for the bullet-riddled end of John Dillinger’s criminal career. (Look it up!) My other fave is

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  • Pennsylvania’s Hawks and Falcons0

    Pennsylvania is home to a number of hawks as well as some falcons, and like a lot of others, I’m always trying to identify which one of them I’m looking at. Be aware that there are some differences between a hawk and a falcon. For starters, falcons are typically smaller and faster than hawks, while

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  • The Roving Sportsman… An Update Regarding Ticks!0

    The tick of greatest concern in our area is the black-legged tick — often referred to as the “deer tick.” They do not exclusively feed upon deer but instead prefer to attach to small mammals such as mice and chipmunks and occasionally birds. They will also feed on large mammals such as raccoons, deer and

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  • South Goes South to Launch Season0

    It might not compare with the annual swallows return to Capistrano, which occurred March 19, just two days before the Mounties returned to Myrtle Beach, but the South Williamsport softball team’s return to the Grand Strand Tournament was made to prepare them for the demanding schedule awaiting them in the 2025 season. The team’s trip

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  • Local Special Needs Woman Collects Snacks for EMS Workers

    Local Special Needs Woman Collects Snacks for EMS Workers0

    Sherry Clapper, daughter of Jack and Sharlene Clapper, has had a long and difficult road in her 50 years of life. She was born mentally disabled, could not walk or talk, and was told by some cruel person that she would be of no value to society. That road has included a severe kidney infection

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  • Tight Lines

    Tight Lines0

    I’ve mentioned before that I am one of North Central PA’s biggest fans. Seriously, folks, what’s not to love about the 570? This place is splendid, and our beautiful area is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor enthusiast like me. Yes, I absolutely dig everything about her, and I am still patiently waiting on an

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  • WAHS Art Department to Be Featured At 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition

    WAHS Art Department to Be Featured At 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition0

    The Williamsport Area High School (WAHS) art department will be represented at the 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition at the Loomis Gallery at Commonwealth University’s Mansfield campus. The juried exhibition, open to high school art teachers and students from Pennsylvania and New York, showcases mentorship between educators and their students. Representing WAHS are: – Josh

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  • How to Avoid Overdoing It With Youth Sports Participation0

    Youth sports are wildly popular. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, approximately 61 percent of children between the ages of six and 17 participated in a total team sport at least once per week in 2023. Participation in sports can pay a number of dividends for children. Youngsters who play sports are physically

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  • Spring Skincare0

    April showers bring May flowers, as well as a myriad of skincare challenges as we transition from cold, dry air to kind of cold but more humid weather. As you may have already started switching out your winter clothes for warmer weather apparel, it’s also a good time to rethink your skincare routine. It’s time

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  • UPMC Orthopaedic Surgeon: How to Get Moving Safely0

    After months of cold weather, many people are eager to get outside and be active again. Whether it’s walking, running, biking, or playing sports, spring is the perfect time to shake off winter stiffness. But jumping back into activity too quickly can lead to injuries, especially for those who have been less active in the

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  • Vlasic Pickleball Courts at Little Beaver Stadium

    Vlasic Pickleball Courts at Little Beaver Stadium0

    Before I get to my title story, congratulations to the Loyalsock Township Lady Lancers on their amazing season — we will have complete coverage in next week’s issue. We are operating a day ahead of our normal press schedule, so as their championship game is tipping off at the Giant Center, this has already been

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  • New Name, Who Dis?0

    In case you haven’t noticed yet, look over there ⬅️ or over there ➡️, and you’ll notice that I have a shiny new name! That’s because as of you reading this (not as of me writing this), I have gotten married! Steve and I have been together for a while, but that doesn’t mean I’m

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