Happy Thanksgiving

The Bookworm Sez: “Why We Swim” by Bonnie Tsui 0
Terri Schlichenmeyer
- Books, Reviews
- September 16, 2020
One step, another, and a hop outward. Somersault once, kick back, arms up, and knife cleanly through the surface of the water like a sword through cake. Clean. Not a drop out of place in that dive, hardly a splash. So why did you do it? Says Bonnie Tsui in “Why We Swim,” there could
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Library Offers Back-to-School Resources 0
Press Release
- Education, Local News
- September 2, 2020
As the first day of school approaches (or has passed), is your child prepared for the academic year? Libraries across Pennsylvania grow students’ school readiness social, cognitive and emotional skills. The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., offers year-round story times and early literacy programs to help preschoolers with transitioning. The Brown Library’s
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Summer Coyote Hunting 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- August 26, 2020
With midday temperatures rising into the high 80s and low 90s and unpleasant humidity to match, the best way to cool off the house at night with some fresh air is to sleep with the windows open. In doing so, you might find yourself being awakened in the middle of the night by the barking,
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Back to School During a Pandemic 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- August 19, 2020
Well, it’s back to school time in a time like no other. Usually, by now, you’re all geared up and ready to send your kids back to school with their new backpacks, jeans, and sneakers. But this is not a typical return to school. Whether your kiddos are headed back to in-person classes, remote learning,
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Create a Family-Friendly ‘Staycation’ Five ways to fill your home with happiness 0
Family Features
- Advice
- August 12, 2020
With summer vacations looking a little different this year, infusing new energy into playtime – and making it a family affair – can turn time at home into a fun “staycation.” Both kids and adults can quickly grow tired of the same scenery and activities, but new ways to engage together can help bring back
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The Roving Sportsman… During These Uncertain Times 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- August 5, 2020
A recent nationwide poll by the National Recreation and Park Association revealed that more than half of adults polled said that they plan to vacation close to home this summer. Most cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason, and noting the fact that the outdoors provide the ideal chance for social distancing and to enjoy
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Pennsylvania, a Leading Elk Destination?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- July 29, 2020
It’s true. Pennsylvania’s elk herd attracts plenty of attention however not just from those who travel to central Pennsylvania to see and photograph them but hunters from all over are also in pursuit of a Pennsylvania elk. While around 400,000 visitors travel to the Winslow Hill area each year to see the elk there were
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The Roving Sportsman… Indian Pipes and Stinging Nettle 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 29, 2020
A hike through forests and fields this time of year can produce some interesting results. Not only does one have the opportunity to observe the antics and activities of young birds and mammals, but many other interesting sights and sounds abound. A frequent sight during the early light of a new day is the presence
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The Roving Sportsman… “Vicki the Vulture”0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 22, 2020
Perhaps Forrest Gump said it best when he stated that “Life is like a box of chocolates — you never know just what you’ll get!” At least, that is what came to mind when I first saw “Vicki.” Over the years, I have often seen turkey vultures coursing overhead a cabin on the hill behind
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“Urban Wildlife”0
Ken Hunter
- Local News, Outdoors
- July 15, 2020
A few weeks back, I wrote a piece about some of the wild critters that walk, crawl, and slither through my backyard. Such sightings are not at all unusual, especially for those of us who live in the country surrounded by fields, hedgerows, and forests. Of course, Deer are frequent visitors, but bears, turkeys, coyotes,
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CWD Areas Expand – More than 200 additional whitetails have tested positive in the past year 0
Press Release
- Local News
- July 15, 2020
The battle to control chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania is expanding into new areas. The Pennsylvania Game Commission maintains three Disease Management Areas across the state to control CWD. They are geographic regions featuring special rules for hunters and the general public meant to slow the disease’s spread while increasing chances of detecting it.
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The Roving Sportsman – Make Your Plans for Fall Hunting 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 15, 2020
Now that the 2020-2021 hunting season licenses are available for purchase, it’s a good time to review the Hunting and Trapping Digest and become familiar with new regulations and the upcoming seasons and bag limits. Reminder — if you have not yet done so, you can still submit an application for an antlerless deer license
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The Roving Sportsman… Beware of the Grim Reaper!0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 1, 2020
For all of us who enjoy the out of doors and watching nature at its best, springtime and early summer are wonderful seasons to observe some of the greatest moments in the world of wildlife. It is the time of year when all manners of birds and mammals give birth and nurture their young —
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Pollinators are an Important Part of Gardens 0
Family Features
- June 17, 2020
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It’s also important that pollinators are made to feel welcome in the garden. The
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The Roving Sportsman… Trees for Habitat Improvement 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- June 17, 2020
EXISTING TREES: As a starting point, you should do a survey that identifies the trees currently on your property that provide feed for wildlife, such as oaks, beech, black cherry, walnut, butternut, hickory, chestnut and old apple trees. Also note the existence and location of evergreens that provide cover for wildlife. Use this data to
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Fishing and Fertilizer?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- June 3, 2020
? You are probably wondering, what on earth does going fishing have to do with fertilizer? Well, nothing but it’s what you do with the fish scraps if you keep some fish for the frying pan that can have a lot to do with fertilizing your garden. I’ll be honest, I’m very limited as to
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Springtime Alert: Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife 0
Press Release
- Local News, Wildlife
- June 3, 2020
Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their mothers are watching over them from somewhere nearby. So when encountering young wildlife, be it deer, birds, raccoons
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This Week’s LION: Dairy Maid Princess Katelyn Taylor 0
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- May 27, 2020
In a recent LION featuring the under-appreciated, one of those cited were farmers. A major story concerning farmers that happened this time last year somehow flew under the radar. Severe storms in Nebraska caused a massive hardship to farmers in that state that became so desperate the state authorities set up a livestock shelter at
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Loyalsock Animal Hospital Serving the Area since 1968 0
Webb Weekly
- Local News
- May 27, 2020
Dr. Lester Beck came to Williamsport in 1967, where he worked independently in mixed animal practice until he founded the Loyalsock Animal Hospital in 1968. Mr. Gary Schick, who is currently a certified veterinary technician and hospital manager at Loyalsock Animal Hospital, began working with Dr. Beck at this time. In 1970, Loyalsock Animal Hospital
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How to Safely Watch Wildlife 0
Family Features
- Outdoors
- May 20, 2020
Outdoor enthusiasts know that the wonders of nature never cease. Encountering wildlife while enjoying the great outdoors can be an experience unlike any other, especially when nature lovers know what to do and how to treat wildlife with caution and respect. The National Park Service notes that the safety of nature lovers and wildlife depends
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Is It Possible to Suddenly Develop Allergies?1
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- April 29, 2020
? By Nathaniel Hare, MD Allergist, UPMC For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that this time of year can be a challenge. Flowers, trees, and grasses are in bloom and growing which means pollen and other allergens are in the air. In the U.S., an estimated 18 million adults have hay fever
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Albino or Piebald?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- April 22, 2020
Every once in a while, somebody will spot a white or partially white animal roaming about the nearby woods or fields or maybe even their backyard. Just recently, my friend George Burgett informed me he and his wife saw a white or mostly white robin in their backyard — indeed a pretty rare sighting. It
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Living With Bears 0
Webb Weekly
- April 15, 2020
By Don Daughenbaugh Recently, while my fishing friend Paul Blechner and I were checking the Big Pine Creek water basin for rising trout, we noticed a Pennsylvania black bear trying to get into a roadside garbage dumpster below Blackwell. That’s not unusual in Pennsylvania because, in reality, we have a lot of black bears in
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Counting Carcasses 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- February 5, 2020
The other day at my “branch office” (Dunkin), the topic of dead animals on our roadways came up-yes, it’s true we do have some very heady and in-depth discussions from time to time. I’ll admit, that out of sheer boredom I suppose, I sometimes count and try to identify the dead animals littered along our
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The Roving Sportsman… Implementing Your Management Plan 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- February 5, 2020
In the last installment, we laid out the steps in making a Management Plan. We itemized setting goals, doing a property inventory and seeking the advice of conservations organizations and governmental agencies. Now let’s look at implementing that plan. First, always keep in mind that the plan is a guideline – it is not set
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The Roving Sportsman… If You’ve Got Them, Keep Them 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- January 22, 2020
With increasing regularity over the past decade or more, landowners are rolling up their sleeves, digging out their wallets and putting sweat equity into their properties by performing habitat improvement that benefits all forms of game and nongame animals and birds that live there. Very quickly you can amass a rather large amount of dollars
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Being More Thoughtful of Others 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- January 8, 2020
It was the day before Christmas Eve, and we decided to take our kids out to see the lights, walk Loyalsock Park, and stop and grab a bite for dinner last minute. The kids ask to go to Pizza Hut. When we went there it was super busy. The lady sat us and said she
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How to Find the Right Dog for Your Family 0
Family Features
- Dogs, Outdoors
- December 4, 2019
Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, and it’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken home. Becoming a dog parent is a major commitment, so it’s important to do your research and make well-informed choices before deciding on a new dog. No matter what stage of
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Holiday Gifts for Four-Legged Family Members 0
Family Features
- Gifts, Holidays
- November 27, 2019
Holiday shoppers who are busy making lists and checking them twice should make sure they don’t overlook the family pet. Christmas has gone to the cats and dogs, as a greater number of people include their companion animals when selecting gifts each year. A study by OnePoll conducted by Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of
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Creative Gift Ideas for Kids 0
Family Features
- Gifts, Holidays
- November 27, 2019
Few things compare to the joy and excitement on the faces of children on Christmas morning as they rush to the tree in search of packages bearing their names. Though it may seem many of the items on your child’s list require tech savvy, getting back to basics with crafty gifts can allow your kids
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The Roving Sportsman… Five Tips for Tasty Venison 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- November 20, 2019
In a little over one week, one of the largest “civilian armies” in all of the United States will go forth with one mission in mind — to enter the woods and fields of Pennsylvania in search of a whitetail deer that will produce some very tasty meals for family and friends. This year for
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The Roving Sportsman… The Rut Is On!0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- November 13, 2019
This is the time of year that all archery whitetail hunters dream of. They schedule their vacations, complete the “honey do” lists and spend every minute possible in the woods in pursuit of the wise old bucks that are love sick and searching for a friendly doe. For about a week or two week period,
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Piebald Deer?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- November 6, 2019
Some people are probably wondering what on earth I’m talking about-a piebald deer. Pictured in this week’s story is McCabe Kreider, son of retired Pittsburgh Steeler running back, Dan Kreider. During last week’s special antlerless only firearms season McCabe was fortunate enough to bag a piebald deer-a very rare occurrence. My son, Brian, accompanied McCabe
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