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- Local News
- March 7, 2018
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
READ MORESafety Renovations for Seniors’ Homes0
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- March 7, 2018
Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority for any homeowner. But safety is of particular concern for aging men and women who are at greater risk of being involved in accidents at home than younger men and women. Harvard Health Publishing says that accidents at home are among the leading causes of injury
READ MOREPotential Long-Term Expenses to Account for in Retirement0
- Uncategorized
- March 7, 2018
Retirement planning involves more than just investing in a 401(k) and/or IRA. Individuals who hope to live comfortably in retirement must account for various expenses, including those associated with their health. A 2013 report from the U.S. Senate’s Commission on Long-Term Care found that each year an estimated 12 million adults in the United States
READ MOREBrain-Healthy Habits to Embrace0
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- March 7, 2018
Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues. The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than
READ MOREMade It!0
- Editorials
- February 28, 2018
OK guys! This is it, the end of February. That means we are a mere 20 days from spring! It’s amazing how January seemingly took five years to get through, but February was gone in a week. With what will hopefully be warmer weather and plentiful sunshine on the horizon, it’s time to start making
READ MOREFoundation for Every Age0
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- February 28, 2018
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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Mr. 900! And Wanted: Men in Blue and West End Boys0
- Editorials, Sports
- February 21, 2018
Congratulations to Loyalsock head basketball coach Ron Insinger on recording his 900th victory! C.I., as he is affectionately known, already holds the record for wins as a high school basketball coach in the state of Pennsylvania. He is sitting at 902 as I pen this article. I look forward to the day he cracks 1,000
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… First Things First0
We’ve talked about developing a management plan and discussed where to get some great advice in planning and reaching your goals. Now, let’s look at a few projects we can accomplish over the next few months to get things rolling. FROST SEEDING: Frost seeding is a process used to either establish a new food plot
READ MOREMore Than Thoughts and Prayers0
- Editorials
- February 21, 2018
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
READ MORESimple Solutions to Combat Winter Skin Sensitivity0
- Advice
- February 21, 2018
The winter season is here, and it’s important to get in the habit of taking care of your skin. Cold weather brings low humidity levels and dry air, which can suck the moisture from your skin, and without proper care, skin can become dry, cracked and irritated, causing discomfort. This winter, focus on a regimen
READ MOREBetter, Healthier Baking0
- Editorials
- February 21, 2018
Olive oil is a flavorful and versatile cooking oil that is often trusted in popular cooking methods such as sauteing, stir-frying, dressing, marinating and grilling. It can also earn your trust when it comes to baking. With seven olive oil varieties to fit almost any need, each Filippo Berio olive oil has its own distinct
READ MOREAvoiding Heart Failure – Keep Your Heart Working Properly0
- Health
- February 21, 2018
When one hears the word failure, the mind generally conjures a picture of complete and absolute breakdown. When a physician shares the words “heart failure” with you, this does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working, but it does mean that your heart is not working properly and it’s
READ MORENew Love Center Provides Thousands of Meals For Jersey Shore Area And Eastern Clinton County0
- Local News
- February 14, 2018
Food for low income and needy families is a very real social problem, and the New Love Center of Jersey Shore is in the forefront in the effort to deal with this problem. According to the Rev. Kerry Aucker, pastor of the St. John’s Lutheran Church at 229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, who helps
READ MOREAn Incredible County Coroner0
- Local News
- February 14, 2018
When Hamlet was musing, “to be or not to be,” he hesitated because death is the “undiscovered country”. Charles E. “Chuck” Kiessling Jr. is one who stands in the threshold of that mystery. As the Lycoming County Coroner, his duty is to determine the manner and cause of deaths that occur in his jurisdiction. But
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That’s Amore!0
- Editorials
- February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether it’s platonic, familial or romantic, I hope your day is full of love! Since Valentine’s Day is all about the love, I think we should all celebrate by sharing love and kindness with those around us. There are ton of simple gestures (both romantic and not) that you can do to
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A Happy 100th Birthday & Helping a Great Cause0
- Editorials
- February 7, 2018
A Happy 100th Birthday Well as usual the groundhog saw his shadow and we have 6 more weeks of winter. I never understood that whole shadow thing, the sun’s out so he sees his silhouette shouldn’t it be an early spring? You know the sun being out and everything. As the folklore goes, the sun
READ MOREThe WATCH Project0
- Community, Local News
- February 7, 2018
Submitted by Karla Procopio CSIU Workforce Outreach Specialist Nothing should get in the way of someone wanting to fulfill his or her dream of pursuing a career in healthcare. Enter the Work Attributes Toward Careers in Health (WATCH) Project, a grant program that supports its participants as they enter or advance along a healthcare career
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The Roving Sportsman: Creating a Management Plan0
Most people would agree that if you are serious about accomplishing a goal, you need a plan. This becomes even more critical when you are looking at a complex set of goals and time and money may be limited. Such just might be the case if you are a landowner, member of a hunting club
READ MOREFly Eagles Fly…0
- Editorials, Sports
- January 31, 2018
Well, January is in the rearview mirror, and that’s a good thing. February is the shortest month of the year, which means March and spring will soon follow! I used to love the winter when I was younger. I couldn’t wait to sled ride and snowmobile in the newly fallen snow. We lived at the
READ MOREThe Probation Day Reporting Program0
- Government, Local News
- January 31, 2018
Every newly elected governmental body inherits the problems of the past administration plus the new ones that arise. This was true when Tony Mussare, Jack McKernan, and Rick Mirabito began as a new board of commissioners for Lycoming County in January 2016. The one big elephant in the room was the problem of budget deficits.
READ MOREWintertime Project0
“Cabin fever” hits us all, whether we try to avoid it or not. After days in a row of overcast skies, falling snow and below freezing temperatures, it is difficult not to be bitten by the feeling of being closed in with little hope of getting outside. Fortunately, within a few days, the weather changes
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Priscilla M. Bierman0
- Obituaries
- January 30, 2018
Priscilla Margaret Bierman, wife and widow of Clarence Edward Bierman, died Jan. 24, 2018. She was born in Williamsport, daughter of Louis and Eva (Berry) Steffan. She is survived by her son, George Edward Bierman, of Montoursville. Also, Norman Wengert, who was Marguerite’s husband. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by
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Wow! Time Flies…0
- Editorials
- January 24, 2018
It was the week between Christmas and New Year’s of December 2002. My Father called me and had something very important he wanted to talk to Michelle and me about. He would not discuss it over the phone, so of course, Michelle and I were worried it might be health-related. I remember it like it
READ MORETracking the Trade-Offs0
- Editorials
- January 24, 2018
They say life is a matter of compromise. Or, as you’ll see, trade-offs. Read this and decide which ones to keep and which ones to go without. Have your cake and eat it too? Only if you reside in Dubai, have ice for blood, or were born in a crib full of four-leaf clovers. Our
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez0
- Uncategorized
- January 24, 2018
The Garden of Small Beginnings” by Abbi Waxman c.2017, Berkley $16.00 / $22.00 Canada 353 pages You almost can’t believe your Mom saved them. File upon file, chronologically ordered, neatly preserved, every drawing you ever did, from the time you could hold a crayon until the day you graduated. Senseless scribbles, things that hung on
READ MORECounty Hall Corner – Help is Three-Digits Away0
Everyone knows about calling 911 when there is an emergency requiring the police, fire, or ambulance services. What is not nearly as well known is calling 211, the number for information on available social services. At a recent County Commissioners Meeting, Jack McKernan distributed pamphlets to the “Help Line” serving North-Eastern Pennsylvania, including Lycoming County.
READ MOREWhat’s the Haps?0
- Editorials, Events
- January 17, 2018
We are officially at the beginning of winter blues season. It’s cold. It’s dark. People all over are sick. It’s generally pretty icky. The best way to stave off the winter dull drums is to get out of the house. There are always a ton of things going on locally so get out and enjoy
READ MOREIt’s 2018 – New Ventures, No Dentures…0
- Commentary, Opinion
- January 17, 2018
The New Year has begun in fine fashion. Got some much-needed rest and relaxation, as in getting two days off in a row for me is as rare as a total eclipse of the sun. As our eyes know, that was already last year! As mentioned in an earlier piece, trying to “give back” with
READ MORESTEM Opportunities for High School Students in Lycoming County0
- Community, Local News, School
- January 10, 2018
By Evelyn Griffith, Yahya Khan, Molly Lusk, and Anna Griffith, Loyalsock Township High School “The future of the economy is in STEM,” said James Brown, the executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington, D.C. Employment in occupations related to STEM — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — is projected to grow to more
READ MOREHealthy Skin for the Whole Family This Winter0
- Lifestyles
- January 10, 2018
It has been a very chilly start to the New Year! With cold weather comes dry skin. Chapped lips, red noses, and flakey patches can affect everyone in your household. And while some members of your family may scoff at skin care, when it comes to keeping everyone healthy this season, it’s important to not
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 27, 2017
So clearly I am not Jimmy. He will be back next week, but I stole his space to give him some credit that he would never think he deserves. Jimmy does a lot for the community and the people in the community and it goes mostly unrecognized, and I think everyone deserves a thank you
READ MOREVirtual Food Drives: An Easy Way to Donate Nutritious Foods0
- Community
- December 27, 2017
What started as a one-day demonstration project on World Food Day in 1981 to address the needs of families struggling with hunger, has now turned into the largest non-profit food distribution organization in central Pennsylvania. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (under the umbrella of Feeding America and Feeding Pennsylvania) serves 27 counties from the border
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