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An Interesting Week0
- Sports
- March 18, 2020
The St. John Neumann Regional Academy’s 2019-20 season suddenly came to a close. We were nipped 59-57 by Southern Foulton at the horn. It was a tremendous game, but unfortunately all good things come an end. 22-5. Mid Penn and District 4 Champs. PIAA Sweet 16. Impressive, but it still hurts. Everyone took it very
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The Bookworm Sez: “Tech Boss Lady: How to Start-Up, Disrupt & Thrive as a Female Founder” by Adriana Gascoigne0
One foot in front of the other. That’s how you get anywhere: whether it’s a toe-sliding shuffle or a one-two-three-waltz, the only way forward is step by step. Slow-walk it if you must, but you have to keep going and in “Tech Boss Lady” by Adriana Gascoigne, you’ll find helpful business shoeprints to follow. From
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The Knights of the Hardwood0
- Sports
- March 4, 2020
I’m sitting in the second row of the SJNRA bus with Mark Roman. The 20-4 Golden Knights are en route to Danville to play in the Single-A Boys District IV Championship. Mark is a great kid who doesn’t say a whole lot. Young Roman recently taught me how to synchronize my new Bluetooth earbuds. I
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The Bookworm Sez: “The End of Something Wonderful” by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, illustrated by George Ermos0
You’re really going to miss your little pet. He hasn’t been feeling well lately, and you know that the worst thing is coming soon. You’re not sure how you’ll act and you’re not sure what you’ll do when it happens, but in the new book “The End of Something Wonderful” by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, illustrated
READ MOREApologies0
- Sports
- February 26, 2020
It wasn’t a big deal, and at the time, and its action didn’t receive much national attention in the baseball world. Yet, that December 1, 2017 decision by the Houston Astros to non-tendered pitcher Mike Fiers, making him a free agent, may long live as a significant footnote in baseball history as the beginning of
READ MOREObstacles and Fuzzy Math0
- Sports
- February 26, 2020
I swung by to catch up with a few retired chums. It was totally random and unannounced. We sipped coffee, talked some hoops, and inquired about direct flights to Charlotte. It was a very interesting conversation. It always is. I love hearing from my older and wiser friends. I simply missed them. One who I
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: The New District Attorney, Ryan Gardner0
- Government, Politics
- February 12, 2020
Ryan Gardner has the physique that would make it easier to believe that he was a fitness trainer rather than a district attorney, but in some ways, he is trying to get someone into shape. Actually, not a ‘someone’ but a ‘something,’ and that something is the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. His strong stature
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Popular Candies Share Sweet Words of Love0
- Valentine's Day
- February 12, 2020
There are many ways to say, “I love you,” For Valentine’s Day celebrants, various sentiments may be expressed with candy — particularly candy hearts. Candy hearts, also called Conversation Hearts® and Sweethearts® (similarly Love Hearts in the UK), are sweet, chalky confections that have been around for more than 100 years. The conversation about candy
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Uptown Music Collective Sells Out CAC0
- Local News, Music
- February 5, 2020
On Saturday, January 25th, for the first time in its fourteen-year history of presenting student performances in the 2200 seat theater, the Uptown Music Collective sold out the Community Arts Center. The show was Captain Fantastic and The Piano Man: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. “We had seen the ticket sales rising,
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The Bookworm Sez: “Apocalypse Any Day Now: Deep Underground with America’s Doomsday Preppers” by Tea Krulos0
- Books
- February 5, 2020
Three. Two. One. Boom, and the world still exists. There was no cataclysm, no complete grid failure, no total world anarchy – at least not yet, but are you prepared? You know – and as you’ll see in “Apocalypse Any Day Now” by Tea Krulos – anything can happen. Or not. For centuries, Doomsday stories
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “Cemetery Road” by Greg Iles0
- January 29, 2020
You can never leave well-enough alone. There you are, always digging, recreating, imagining, tweaking here or there. There’s no answer unattainable, no solution beyond your grip. Good or bad, a “need-to-know” basis is your default position but, as in the new book “Cemetery Road” by Greg Iles, it could get you killed. Marshall McEwan planned
READ MORELet the Kid Play0
- Sports
- January 29, 2020
I genuinely believe there are two sides to every story. Rumors and speculations are everywhere, and I usually refrain from commenting online. There are several buzzes within our local community. I have no comment with regards to Myrtle. What a mess. But I would like to chime in on a situation that I am close
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Fairness Jazz0
- Government, Politics
- January 29, 2020
Jazz is considered the one unique contribution that the United States has brought to the world of music. It combines chords into note clusters that are put together in note sequences and then matched in rhythms, which becomes the music’s beat produced in repeating patterns. In other words, jazz sounds random, but actually there is
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: Jennifer Lake and DWELL0
- Leaders
- January 29, 2020
There is a saying that there are some who make things happen, some who watch things happen, and the others who wonder what happened. It is the hope in this Year of the Volunteer; we can see more folks move into that first category. Jennifer Lake, executive direction and founder of Dwell Foster Care, is
READ MOREThe Community Art Center’s Educational Series0
The mission of the Community Arts Center is to contribute to our communities through Artistic experiences and creative Collaborations. One of our primary principals is to assure that “Our programming will be appropriate to the diverse interests and educational needs of our regional audience and positioned to assure accessibility to all”. Our Educational Series is an
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Free from Disorder0
- Faith
- January 15, 2020
As we settle into a new year, many of us are determined to do better in 2020 than we did in 2019. Eat better, exercise more, take more time off, keep better tax records, read our Bible more consistently, pray more passionately, spend more time with our kids, take better care of the house, attend
READ MOREDr. Martin Luther King Dream Week – Day of Service Slated For Monday, January 200
- Events
- January 15, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life dedicated to service to others and calling attention to and helping to fight injustice. The theme of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Week, Day of Service that will take place is the “Strength To Love.” On Monday, January 20, 2020 STEP AmeriCorps will once again join
READ MORENew Bald Eagle Livestream Launched0
- Local News, Outdoors
- January 8, 2020
Good news, Eagle Cam lovers: There’s a new nest to watch. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, HDOnTap and Comcast Business have teamed up once again to offer a new bald-eagle nest livestream for the 2019-20 nesting season. The PA Farm Country Eagle Nest livestream is set to launch Dec. 18, offering viewers worldwide 24-7 access to
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: 2019: Not an “Off” Year0
- Government, Politics
- January 1, 2020
In political parlance, an election year that does not have any gubernatorial or national offices on the ballot is considered an “off” year. This means that the turnout will be expected to be low, as all the races are for the most local, and these generally do not arise much passion in the general electorate.
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Brand New Year0
Here we are ringing in 2020 already. Where on earth does the time go? I don’t know why, but I have this feeling it’s going to be a big year. 2020, I mean just the sound of it makes me feel like it means business. The best part is I am going to be an
READ MOREHow About a Resolution?0
- Sports
- January 1, 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Like when you do something for the first time, it seemed a bit strange to write the date 2020 as I prepared for this first column of the new year. Most likely many of us will have a few ‘date stumbles’ when we write our first check or fill out information at
READ MORETen New Year’s Resolutions for the Whole Family0
New Year’s resolutions can be helpful for developing healthy habits, and habits are easier to stick to if you’re not in it alone. Why not try resolutions the whole family can be involved with? They can be excellent motivators for parents trying to start their kids on some healthier habits. When you start to think
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The Bookworm Sez0
- Books
- December 18, 2019
You better watch out. By now, you know why. You need to be especially good because it’s Christmas and because it’s also a time to be kind and generous. So why not share these great holiday books with someone you love? You might have noticed that there are a lot of Santas! In “Santa’s Secret”
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My Brazilian Lefty0
- Sports
- December 18, 2019
I am back on the sidelines after a two-year hiatus. My attempt to become a better husband didn’t go as planned. I am now coaching some basketball at St. John Neumann Regional. My love and appreciation for the game had never left. I only needed a break. I came out of retirement to help an
READ MOREDog Licenses for 2020 Available From Lycoming County Treasurer0
Pennsylvania 2020 dog licenses went on sale December 2, 2019. Dog owners who need to purchase 2020 dog licenses may do so at the Lycoming County Treasurer’s office located at 33 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. “Licensing your dog is a quick and easy process and assures a safe return if your dog should
READ MORETips When Choosing Your 401(k) Investments0
Saving for retirement is an essential component of financial planning. Adults can save for retirement in various ways, and one of the simplest, most popular ways to do so is to enroll in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Enrolling in a 401(k) plan can be a wise decision. According to a recent report from Fidelity Investments,
READ MOREPennsylvania Readies for Another Exciting Deer Season0
A Saturday opener for the firearms deer season and the possibility of more older bucks throughout the Commonwealth had many Pennsylvanians excited about Nov. 30 and the weeks to follow. Last year’s firearms deer season saw rainy weather nearly statewide throughout much of the opening day. But even then, 30 percent of the antlered deer
READ MOREBranch Chorale Presents Three Christmas Concerts In Conjunction With Its 50th Anniversary0
- Music
- November 27, 2019
In conjunction with its upcoming 50th anniversary, the members of the West branch Chorale will celebrate in the way they know best — with three Christmas concerts to be presented on consecutive Sundays, December 1, 8, and 15. The West Branch was founded in 1970 when a group of five Muncy musicians decided to form
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Susquehanna Valley Corvette Club0
Each year in September the Susquehanna Valley Corvette Club holds their annual Corvettes on Main Street Car Show in downtown Muncy, PA. This year was the Club’s 12th annual show. In conjunction with the car show, the Club’s Foundation held a raffle where the 1stprize winner had their choice of a 2019 Corvette, a 2019 Silverado
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