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  • Stay in Your Lane0

    Jim Webb

    The summer travel season has arrived across our Nation, and I have many thoughts to share with you. A couple of them are guaranteed to happen every year, some are a sign of the current times we are living in, and a few are probably more supply chain related, although I’m going to work them

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  • Summer It-Bags0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Hands down, the best part of summer for me is getting out and about and making plans with friends. Some of my favorite warm-weather activities include day trips, hiking, breweries with patios, dinner dates, and anything that will wear out my children. And, of course, for those of us who think about these things, with

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  • The Basics of Fertilizing a Lawn

    The Basics of Fertilizing a Lawn0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address

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  • How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting

    How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra sunlight and rising temperatures make spring a great time to plant flowers, grasses, and trees. To ensure successful planting, homeowners must take steps

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  • The Benefits of Planting Native Species

    The Benefits of Planting Native Species0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not realize that native plants are much better for

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  • Plant Your Garden0

    Webb Weekly

    Last week I finally found some time to plant my seedlings, so this week, I will go over some pointers for plant care. Tomatoes are a staple fruit in most vegetable gardens — tomatoes like well-drained, loose, and fluffy soil. Tomatoes require 6-8 hours of sunlight per day and grow well when supported with a

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  • Good Will Golfing0

    Jamie Spencer

    I first met William on the practice green at White Deer Golf Course. I just closed up, and I was stroking some putts. I couldn’t buy a five-footer, and I was struggling. All of a sudden, a nine-year-old kid appeared from the shadows. HEY MISTER. YOU SHOULD TRY MOVING YOUR EYES OVER THE BALL. YOUR

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  • Growing and Cooking Pre-Summer Used Book Sale for Konkle Library in Montoursville0

    Press Release

    The “Growing and Cooking” Pre-Summer Used Book Sale is Friday, May 19th (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 20th (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Montoursville W.B. Konkle Library on Broad Street. It is time to stock up before summer vacation. Generous donors have provided us with a healthy supply of fardening and cookbooks, so let’s

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Make Plans for Fall Hunting0

    Jon Pries

    I believe most folks would agree that the days seem to go by more quickly with the passage of time. Often, before we realize it, days seem to slip by, weeks click away more rapidly, and months seem to fly off the calendar. Where does the time go? So before hunting season seems to slip

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  • May – A Good Time to Hit the Trout Streams0

    Ken Hunter

    Well, trout season is well underway, and hopefully, some of those crowded conditions that occur in those opening days are pretty well past. Certainly, those first few weeks in April can be very productive, but so can the weeks that follow, especially through the month of May. Now, I realize that there are many methods

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  • Everybody Loves Ray: Romano’s Film a Feel-Good Winner0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Actor Ray Romano, now 65, is best-known for his Emmy-winning role on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the beloved TV show that ran for more than 200 episodes. Fans will know that this former stand-up comic can also handle drama (“The Irishman,” for instance) — and that he’s done a good deal of writing too; but the

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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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  • Strategies to Encourage Kids to Read More

    Strategies to Encourage Kids to Read More0

    Family Features

    Many adults feel there’s no better way to relax than curling up with a good book. Though a relaxing afternoon of reading may appeal to adults, kids could prove a little more reluctant to crack a book. Children have much to gain from reading and being read to. According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern

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  • Game Commission Announces Spraying Plans0

    Press Release

    In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray nearly 110,000 acres of state game lands this spring. Spraying will occur on 43 different state game lands — 109,180 acres in all — and will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, likely in late

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  • Tale of Two Cities0

    Scott Lowery

    The question has long been pondered — “If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s nobody around to hear, does it make a sound?” Around these parts, that’s most likely the same reaction rendered to the recent news that the City of Oakland and the Oakland Athletics have begun divorce proceedings. After years of

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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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  • Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together

    Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as

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  • Thank a Farmer

    Thank a Farmer0

    Andrea McElroy

    And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker,” — so God made a Farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper, then go to town and stay past

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  • Common Allergy Triggers

    Common Allergy Triggers0

    Family Features

    The human body is a well-oiled machine that is a wonder of biological efficiency when working properly. The body’s immune system is integral to keeping a person healthy, and it does that by recognizing foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and then launching an attack to eradicate them. Sometimes, however, the body treats outside

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  • The 40-Year-Old Version: Low-Key Movie Picks from 19830

    Joseph W. Smith III

    A few days ago, the movie “Local Hero” showed up on my Facebook feed, reminding me that this charming little chestnut — which I saw three or four times in theaters and countless times thereafter — is now exactly 40 years old. Wondering what other 1983 worthies might be celebrating four decades, I dug around

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  • Water Hazards

    Water Hazards0

    Jamie Spencer

    I am thankful to be at Lycoming. This is my second stint as the Warrior’s Golf Coach. I took a five-year hiatus after my mid-life crisis. I was with the team from 2001 to 2015. I stepped away to focus on other side hustles. They were extremely fun while they lasted. I got the call

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  • UPMC Expert: Allergic Reactions and Their Causes0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Allergies are the symptoms of our immune system’s defensive response to things we encounter that our body deems as “unsafe.” Most commonly, dust mites, pollen, mold, certain foods, plants, or bug stings/bites are the trigger. Allergies can put a damper on enjoying the warmer weather, time outside, and all that the season has to offer.

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  • Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day

    Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day0

    Press Release

    In 2022, Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (844 West Fourth Street, Williamsport) made a commitment to step outside their church walls and seek more direct ways to empower its neighbors to thrive. The church built a community garden and began a pollinator program. Non-stinging bee houses were hung outside the church, and a honeybee hive was placed

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  • Duking it Out: WCJO Plays Ellington0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    “We want to guarantee the future of live music in our community,” says the mission statement of the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra. “Music plays such a significant role in developing creative, intelligent minds and strengthening communities.” The popular local band will continue fulfilling these goals with its April 22 concert — which honors the music

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  • Spring Scents0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    As with clothing and skincare, fragrance is also seasonal, maybe even more so when you start to think about it. You have your obvious scents, like pine and cinnamon for Christmas, florals for spring, and sandalwood for summer. Scents can come in many forms — perfume, oil, beauty products, candles, flowers, baking, etc. There are

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  • Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March

    Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March0

    Press Release

    Jimmy Steinruck, a 30-year veteran of Special Olympics, has been selected as the athlete of the month for March. Steinruck is the son of Bill and Barb Steinruck of Williamsport. The results for Volunteer of the Month are in and that honor has gone to Tracy Rooker who has been involved with Lycoming County Special

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  • The Mini but Mighty Shamrock-Shaped Solution for Lawn Renovation0

    Press Release

    Miniclover is drought-tolerant, simple, stunning and sustainable with low-to-no maintenance That lush, green lawn most strive for is struggling to survive as our climate experiences “weather whiplash,” meaning abrupt swings in weather conditions from one extreme to another. Last season, drought conditions were so dire in California billboards shouted, “Brown is the New Green.” This

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  • Family Easter Outfits0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Spring is here, and it is almost time for the Easter Bunny to come hopping down the lane. Many of us have childhood memories of getting new church clothes for Easter. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or homemade, Easter was a time for a bit of springtime finery to be put on display. Now

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  • Our Favorite Things: Repasz Band’s Spring Concert0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    For Williamsport’s popular Repasz Band, the well-known phrase “They’re playing our song” might be revised to say, “We’re playing our song” — because every concert ends with the ensemble’s signature “Repasz Band March.” But the “our song” theme is especially apt for this year’s spring concert, which features a program of personal favorites from the

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Who We Are Now: Stories of What Americans Lost & Found During the COVID-19 Pandemic”0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Check-in. Let everybody know you’re OK, so they don’t worry. Make a phone call, send an email or a text, just let them know you’re upright and taking nourishment, and you hope they’re the same. Don’t make them wonder; go ahead and reach out. As in the new book “Who We Are Now” by Michelle

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  • Tight Lines Meeting0

    Jamie Spencer

    The 2023 trout season is officially underway. I hope that you had a chance to slay. The jury is still out for me, personally. All my gear is buried in the garage behind (30) 4×8 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. I saw some great photos from the week before. Pennsylvania now allows kids to fish with

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  • Happy Spring!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s funny how we associate different events with different parts of life. For me, the Little League World Series marks the beginning of the end of summer. And the West Branch Builder’s Home Show is the unofficial kick-off to spring. I always look forward to spending a couple of hours at the show each year.

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  • Strategies to Encourage Kids to Read More

    Strategies to Encourage Kids to Read More0

    Family Features

    Many adults feel there’s no better way to relax than curling up with a good book. Though a relaxing afternoon of reading may appeal to adults, kids could prove a little more reluctant to crack a book. Children have much to gain from reading and being read to. According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern

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