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Agricultural Day Slated for October 120
- Local News
- October 12, 2022
Agriculture is one of the most important components of Pennsylvania’s and, in particular, Lycoming County’s economy. Unfortunately, the number of those farming is diminishing across the state. As a reminder of the importance of agriculture to our local economy and our way of life, Ben Hepburn, a retired agriculture teacher at Montoursville High School, started
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Our Wonders of Autumn0
- Outdoors
- September 28, 2022
The old timers already know it. The younger folks and newly-arrived residents of Lycoming County and the surrounding counties will eventually figure it out as well. Our area nestled here in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of Northcentral Pennsylvania is unique, and the natural wonders that abound here can often be best enjoyed in
READ MOREA Quick Ode to Davion0
- Sports
- September 21, 2022
Hats off to Coach Justin Van Fleet and the Loyalsock Lancers. They are off to a great start on the gridiron. The boys knocked off mighty Southern Columbia 27-10 last week. That’s a big-time win as those Tigers don’t often lose, especially at home. It was a total team effort, but one guy led the
READ MORETouchdowns & Home Runs0
- Sports
- September 21, 2022
Most are fully aware, but just for the record, the annual arrival of fall officially occurs this Thursday at 9:04 p.m. While that will not be surprising, the sudden realization that this weekend also marks the halfway point of the 2022 high school football season may catch some fans a bit off guard. As we
READ MOREPumpkin Spice and Pigskin is Nice0
- Editorials
- September 14, 2022
Well, summer is in the rear-view mirror as autumn officially begins next Thursday. A couple of closing thoughts about the sun-drenched season. It was hot, it was dry, and it was everything I remembered summers being as I was growing up. Just day after day of being able to do whatever you wanted and not
READ MOREA Local Gem: Camp Susque0
- Uncategorized
- September 14, 2022
John Denver sang that West Virginia was almost heaven, but a better candidate would be a valley located about fifteen miles north of Williamsport. This amazing piece of God’s country is surrounded by some of the most beautiful hills anywhere. Because of the topography, there is virtually no ambient light, making the stars brighter at
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Getting to Know the CEO – Matt McDermott0
- Government, Politics
- September 7, 2022
Lycoming County has very few big employers. The medical community (UPMC Hospital & Susquehanna Physician Services), the educational community (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, and the Williamsport and Loyalsock School Districts), and another major employer that many do not recognize as such — Lycoming County government itself. The county employs 550 full-time and another
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21st Anniversary Motorcycle Ride to Remember the Victims of 9/110
- Local News
- September 7, 2022
The roar of thousands of motorcycles helps provide a symbolic name to this year’s annual 9-11 Motorcycle Ride to Remember, which will take place on Sunday, September 11. On that day, the 9/11 Memorial Coalition and a cast of thousands will once again trek through 42 miles of Lycoming County to make good on a
READ MOREBe Safe. Be Kind.0
- Editorials
- August 31, 2022
The weather may beg to differ, but summer is winding down. You can already feel the chill in the air in the morning, and the sun is setting earlier every day. The kids (for the most part) are all back in school, so it’s time to talk about the not-so-fun stuff — internet safety, bullying,
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Uptown Music Collective Awards $17,325 in Scholarships For the Upcoming School Year0
- Uncategorized
- August 24, 2022
The Uptown Music Collective is pleased to announce the awarding of 11 scholarships for the non-profit school of music’s 2022-2023 school year. Totaling $17,325, an additional $4,725 has also been added to the Collective’s Financial Aid Fund. Funding was made possible through the generous donations of the local community, including both individual and corporate donors.
READ MORELittle League Fast Facts0
- Baseball, Little League
- August 17, 2022
As the Little League World Series returns to Williamsport, let’s take a look at some ‘Fact Facts’ about Little League and the Little League World Series, courtesy of Little League Baseball. Little League® was founded in 1939 by Carl E. Stotz in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Little League is currently headquartered in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on the
READ MORE35th Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association Show August 4th to 7th0
- Local News
- August 3, 2022
If you enjoy the roar and belching of engines and like antique farm machinery on display and in action, then the Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association’s (LVAMA) new show grounds at 899 Lower Bodines Road, Trout Run will be the place for you from Thursday, August 4 to Sunday, August 7. Each LVAMA show has
READ MOREFORE. The Return to Bad Golf. Wheeland and Person Win.0
- Sports
- June 22, 2022
Hats off to my friends at Williamsport Country Club. The 2022 Member-Guest was a fantastic tournament. Sweet gifts. Super fun format. And the smoked alligator on rye was off the charts. I want to thank my good chum Billy Keiser for another invite. I didn’t offer much help this weekend, but I had a splendid
READ MOREGrit: June 25, 1972 – Big Flood Leaves Great Devastation Throughout Area0
- Old News
- June 22, 2022
Flood waters continue to recede along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River today, but leave in their wake a toll of destruction in Williamsport and Lycoming County, unmatched since the monstrous flood of 1936. Since cresting at an official National Weather Service level of 31.36 feet at the Market Street Bridge at 3 PM
READ MOREGrit: June 15, 1958 – Township Supplants Borough as Second Largest Subdivision, Census Indicates0
- Old News
- June 15, 2022
When it comes to population, it appears that Loyalsock Township has ousted South Williamsport from second place among political subdivisions in Lycoming County. The Loyalsock school board has released the results of a recent census of all residents of the township and the total population reported is 8,331. This is a spectacular increase over the
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Lycoming County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Presents Education Grants to Loyalsock District Teachers0
- School
- June 1, 2022
The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR), Lycoming County Chapter (LCC), presents two yearly educational grants. Any professional or paraprofessional from Lycoming County public schools may apply for these grants. The applications are sent to each district yearly. On Tuesday, May 3rd, two Educational Grants were presented to Loyalsock High School Music Directors Ryan Bulgarelli,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… The Greatest of All Father’s Day Gift0
- Outdoors
- June 1, 2022
You can go to your local outdoor store and come up with numerous gift ideas for Dad on His Day. You can go online and find hundreds of great gift ideas to make His Day a little brighter. And, you can browse through the many catalogs you or he receives in the mail to come
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Grit: May 31, 1942 – Parade Marks Memorial Day0
- Old News
- May 25, 2022
Hundreds of persons lined Williamsport’s main streets yesterday afternoon to watch one of the longest Memorial Day parades held here in years. The event staged annually on the day commemorating war dead; this year was featured with organizations engaged in the Second World War effort. Veterans, civic, fraternal, military, and civilian defense groups were featured
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Fishing Derby0
- Sports
- May 25, 2022
I am always looking for an outdoor adventure. This past Wednesday, I headed north for something new and exciting. It was a gorgeous morning outside of Bodines, PA. My gear was in the car, but there were no plans of fishing. I met up with a few friends along Slack’s Run Road. I wanted to
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Birds, Bugs, Heroes, and My Husky0
- Editorials
- May 18, 2022
I am going to start my column where I often end it this time of year; let’s all be extra careful out there. There is just so much more activity and great things going on; keep those eyes on the road. An added distraction I have fallen prey to is watching the majestic American Bald
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Ballots, Watts Up, and Honors Earned0
- Editorials
- May 11, 2022
I couldn’t believe that a former president, and I’m talking Donald Trump, not Barack Obama, endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for a senatorial spot here in the great state of Pennsylvania. I’d really like to know the behind-the-scenes truth about that one. But hey, if he’s your man, get out and cast your vote. That is
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Mr. Muncy and CI0
- Sports
- May 11, 2022
Smiles, handshakes, and the din of conversation filled the room at the Genetti Hotel as, for the first time in two years, the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance gathered for their 65th annual banquet. The yearly occasion provides the opportunity for the organization to celebrate and reflect upon individuals and groups who exemplify the lives and
READ MOREWilliamsport City Lions Football Club Brings Semi-Professional Soccer to Williamsport0
- Local News
- May 11, 2022
Williamsport has been long regarded as a “baseball town,” and rightfully so, because of its place as the “Home and Birthplace of Little League Baseball” and its more than 130-year involvement with minor league baseball, but another sport is charging hard to take its place in Williamsport’s sports universe — and that is soccer. Two
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Uptown Music Collective Wraps Up Performance Season With Tribute to Pink Floyd0
- Uncategorized
- April 27, 2022
The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier non-profit school of music, returns to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on April 29th & 30th, 2022, to close out the UMC’s 21-22 Performance Season with their presentation of Us and Them: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and Beyond. This concert will feature Pink Floyd’s
READ MOREPickleball action at Short Park0
- Sports
- April 27, 2022
Across West Fourth Street, just a long foul ball away from the Original Little League field sits the once-controversial site of former Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana’s 2014 Memorial Park Pickleball Court installation. Somewhat unpopular at the time, that action could be credited as the forerunner of what has become one of the fastest-growing sports in
READ MOREInvest in Our Planet This Earth Day0
- Editorials
- April 20, 2022
Friday is Earth Day and this year’s theme is, “Invest in Our Planet.” According to earthday.org, “This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our
READ MOREEmotions0
- Sports
- April 6, 2022
I appreciate all of the love. Wow. These past few weeks have been incredible. I want to congratulate the entire NEUMANN NATION. Making it all the way to Hershey to compete for a state title was a lot of fun. My phone continues to blow up, and my inbox is full. You wouldn’t believe the
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Wet a Line, Throw Some Lead, or Simply Take a Hike!0
- Outdoors
- March 30, 2022
Congratulations! You live in Lycoming County or perhaps one of the surrounding counties. Or maybe you are a frequent traveler who comes to our neck of the woods to enjoy what this “slice of Heaven” of Northcentral Pennsylvania has to offer. In any case, if you are into the outdoors, welcome to Paradise! Throughout my
READ MOREThree Athletes at Loyalsock Township High School Sign Letters of Intent to Play in the MAC0
- Sports
- March 23, 2022
Hannah Winter, Mia Patterson and Mallory Rodarmel from Loyalsock Township High School signed their letters of intent to play in the MAC next year. Hannah Winter plans to play softball at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where she will be studying nursing.“Hannah is a talented, hardworking, and humble player that is always looking to improve
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Uptown Music Collective brings “All Things Must Pass” to Community Theatre League0
On March 10th, 11th, and 12th, the Uptown Music Collective returns to the Community Theatre League in downtown Williamsport to present All Things Must Pass: The Solo Works of The Beatles. This performance will feature the music from the solo careers of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr after the dissolution of
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Montoursville Wins Flag Football Championship0
Montoursville won the Winter Flag Football Championship at the Liberty Arena with an 8-2 record. The Warriors beat Loyalsock in the semi-finals 56-16, then defeated Impact Advertising of Montoursville, 42-14 in the final. Pictured are: Front Row – Ethan Emert, Ryder Kleinman, Reid Francis, Parker Kilbourn, Zac George. 2nd Row – Emerson Eck, Talon Steele,
READ MOREBringing Bower Basketball Back0
- Sports
- February 9, 2022
If you happened to pass by the Curtin Middle School last Saturday, you might have heard a familiar sound from the past emanating from that old familiar educational landmark. If you thought you were hearing things or might want to experience it for yourself, stop by again this Saturday. At a time when some are
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STEP Offers Pathways to Success0
- Stories
- January 26, 2022
According to their website, the Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency and was incorporated in 1966. STEP stands for Success Through Engagement and Partnership. STEP’s mission is to engage diverse individuals, families, and communities in the pursuit of social and economic success. STEP accomplishes its mission
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