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  • Annual Jersey Shore Town Meeting Taking Place This Week0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    This week we are celebrating the July 4th holiday, and one event associated with that is also taking place this week — the annual Jersey Shore Town Meeting. It is one of the highlights of the week taking place locally. This event has been taking place for more than 60 years. According to Kevin Koch,

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  • 100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from July 19230

    Press Release

    The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1923. A law banning Chinese immigrants from coming to the Dominion of Canada goes into effect on July 1. The Chinese Immigration Act remained in effect until May

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  • Celebrating the 4th!0

    Scott Lowery

    By the time this reaches you, our nation’s 247th birthday celebration will be in the books, and attention focused ahead on the July vacation season. Whatever you may have chosen to mark the occasion, hopefully, it was done safely with a day filled with fun, food, and family. Harking back on my long-ago childhood days,

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  • UPMC Expert: Stop the Bleed

    UPMC Expert: Stop the Bleed0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The number one cause of preventable death from trauma is uncontrolled bleeding. To help encourage bystanders to become trained and empowered to help in life-threatening bleeding emergencies, Stop the Bleed, a national awareness campaign was launched in 2015 by the White House. The general public’s need for this information is immense, as four out of

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  • He’s Not Done0

    Dave Bellomo

    I was completely prepared to write about something other than my kids and their sporting exploits this week. In fact, was already halfway through an article on biomarkers (sounds boring, I know) when I decided to finish the series on my son’s 2023 outdoor track and field season. What the heck, in for a penny,

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  • Best Shampoo for Chlorine0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Summer is here, and hopefully, the weather will cooperate so we can get out there and enjoy some swimming and sunshine. The one thing that wrecks a perfect day by the pool is that moment when you get home and try to comb through your sticky and tangled hair. Chlorine in the pool and salt

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  • German Police Trainee Does Internship With Williamsport Police Department

    German Police Trainee Does Internship With Williamsport Police Department0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Paul Kurt is a young man training to be a police officer in his native Frankenberg, Germany, located in the state of Hesse. He has cousins living here in Williamsport and made arrangements to intern with the Williamsport Bureau of Police. For the past several months, he has served with them doing that internship and

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  • Notable Events That Have Taken Place on July Fourth0

    Family Features

    Residents of the United States spend July 4th celebrating the country’s independence. Though July 4 has served as America’s Independence Day for centuries, many other significant and memorable events have taken place on the fourth day of July. 1744: The Treaty of Lancaster is signed in Pennsylvania. The treaty dictates that the Iroquois will cede

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  • Road to Nationals0

    Dave Bellomo

    My process and inspiration for writing articles for my column each week typically begin with an idea that I had gotten from a conversation, an advertisement I saw, or an article that I read that I found interesting. I will then research the topic and boil the idea down to a manageable 600-900 words. This

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  • Juneteenth Celebration to Be Held At Brandon Park This Saturday0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held this Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at Brandon Park. What exactly is this holiday and event that celebrates African American history and heritage? This holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved blacks in the United States. This holiday was first celebrated in Galveston, Texas, on June

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  • The Beauty of Bowman0

    Scott Lowery

    In a recent article, distinguished sportscaster Bob Costas detailed the awe he experienced when as a youngster, his father took him to his first Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium. The stadium’s meticulously manicured green grass was a sight he has never forgotten and instantly drew him to the game. While Bowman Field is

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  • County Hall Corner: Appreciating Appreciation0

    Larry Stout

    The Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on June 1st began as usual, with Commissioner Scott Metzger beginning the meeting with a prayer and then the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. As everyone was taking their seat, Metzger stated, “We’ll convene the commissioners meeting at this time, and we welcome back Larry Stout from the state

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  • 75th parkrun Held Recently on Susquehanna River Walk0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Susquehanna River Walk is a fitness treasure that runs along the Susquehanna River through several area municipalities. It is a great place for people who enjoy walking for fitness or just the idea of enjoying our environment at a leisurely pace. One activity that helps to highlight this is the program parkrun. According to

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  • Father’s Day Gift Ideas

    Father’s Day Gift Ideas0

    Family Features

    Each year in the middle of June, families honor the special men who help make the familial engine run. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States and Canada, and families across both nations make the day all about dads. Many families have their own unique Father’s Day traditions,

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  • Area Athletes Break Records, Win Gold

    Area Athletes Break Records, Win Gold0

    Dave Bellomo

    It was a good year to be a Bulldog, especially for the Bellomo brothers. Between the two Jersey Shore Area High School seniors/fraternal twins, four school records were broken, a state championship won, and many personal records were set. Nick Bellomo, along with teammates Peyton Whitman, Elijah Jordan, and Brodie Herr, set the school record

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  • Summer Fun Outfits0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I don’t know about you, but one of the ways I get myself through the dreary bouts of winter weather is by dreaming up ideal summer activities, vacations, and trips. A big part of that daydreaming-as-self-care is planning (and in some cases fantasizing) all of the warm-weather outfits I’d wear. Now that we are in

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  • Weed Control0

    Charlie Gizenski

    My least favorite task when gardening is weeding. I often think that when I pull one weed, two more weeds appear! Over the years, I have tried many ways to control weed problems. Below are some ways that may help prevent weeds from taking over your garden. One of the easiest methods is to look

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  • UPMC Expert: What to Do in an Emergency When Minutes Matter0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses, mental health crises, and bleeding emergencies sound like the plot lines for your favorite medical TV drama, but the reality is they happen to people every day. You never know if or when a medical emergency is going to happen, so it’s best to be prepared for anything. Even in the

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  • Summer Smiles, Grad Gifts, and Great Giveaways0

    Jim Webb

    What a great logo the Williamsport Crosscutters have to celebrate their 25th season. I will definitely be looking for a new hat sporting the image when I travel up to Historic Bowman Field to cheer on our home team. If you happen to miss what I’m talking about, it can be found on the cover

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  • Memorial Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer. With that, we are once again kicking off our summer giveaway! It’s another year for our Great American Cookout giveaway! We have a grill courtesy of Elery Nau Hardware and gift cards to Rupert’s Specialty Meats and Frosty Beverage! That’s everything you need to start

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  • Memorial Day Events in Our Area0

    Press Release

    The Annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park, West Fourth Street, and Wahoo Drive, on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park Commission. The Lycoming County Veterans Council, Inc. Tents will be provided, and the event will be

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  • County Hall Corner: Behind the Headlines0

    Larry Stout

    Back in the days when newspapers were the primary means of information, the size of the headline signified the importance of the event being highlighted. There is actually a science behind this. Try this experiment. Take a regular sheet of white paper, make a small black dot in the middle of the paper, hold it

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  • Horoscopes0

    Webb Weekly

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It’s never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, friction can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Take an even-keeled approach and

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  • Tips for Improving Concentration0

    Dave Bellomo

    In an article published by the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kirk Daffner, Director for Brain/Mind Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, states that people have trouble filtering out information that is irrelevant to the task at hand as they age. In addition, Dr. Daffner says that the slowing of mental processes is

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  • Sunshine, Flowers, and a Happy Mother’s Day0

    Jim Webb

    As I walked out my back door last Friday all was right with the world. The birds were singing and in the distance; you could finally hear a turkey gobbling, announcing his presence. It was the first morning in a long time my 4-legged son Finn wasn’t soaking wet after returning from his visit to

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  • Bite back Against Lyme Disease

    Bite back Against Lyme Disease0

    Family Features

    Among the tall grasses and wildflowers that sprout each spring and summer lies a stealth predator just waiting for its chance at an easy meal. Ticks may be small in stature, but their impact on bite victims is potentially significant. Preventing Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses comes down to following some key steps. Learn

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  • Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks To Hold Kids’ Trout Derby Sunday, May 7

    Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks To Hold Kids’ Trout Derby Sunday, May 70

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Lycoming County is blessed with numerous fine streams that can yield various types of fish — particularly trout. In a bid to help get children interested in the bounty of these area waterways, the Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks have, for about the past 25 years, conducted an annual “Kids’ Trout Derby” in a stream

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  • A Margarita With a Spicy Twist

    A Margarita With a Spicy Twist0

    Webb Weekly

    Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise. Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off their inhibitions and make the party a bit more festive. Many revelers may insist that no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without margaritas. In Spanish, margarita refers to a daisy

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  • Cutters Announce Promotional Schedule for 25th Season0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    Potato Capers rebrand returns every Friday The Williamsport Crosscutters have released their promotional schedule for the 2023 season presented by UPMC. The season opens Thursday, June 1 when the Cutters host the State College Spikes. Game times remain unchanged from last season with all Monday-Saturday games starting at 6:35 p.m. Sunday’s feature a 4:05 p.m.

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance to Honor Several For Outstanding Community Service At Their May 3 Banquet0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A long-time radio personality, a business developer and community activist, a dedicated sports volunteer, and several “unsung heroes” are among those to be honored at this year’s annual Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Genetti Hotel. The guest speaker for the banquet has overcome some daunting obstacles

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  • Let’s Go Do Something0

    Steph Nordstrom

    If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times. If you claim there is nothing to do around here, you aren’t even trying. I haven’t done one of these in a while, so let’s run through some upcoming local activities, because there is little in the world I enjoy more than being right.

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  • Inaugural ‘Rotorfest’ Takes Flight at Penn College

    Inaugural ‘Rotorfest’ Takes Flight at Penn College0

    Press Release

    With eyes on the sky and a wide range of career options, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s emergency management & homeland security major staged its inaugural Wildcat Rotorfest on April 11. With an ideal spring day as a backdrop, the event showcased a variety of emergency response vehicles – including helicopters and ground-support vehicles – for

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  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event To Be Held Saturday, April 150

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    One of the most interesting and unique fundraising events that benefits worthy causes in the area is the annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” event that benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which serves the Lycoming County area. It takes place Saturday, April 15 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Faxon Bowling Lanes. Bowl for

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