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  • Turkey Options0

    Webb Weekly

    It is said by many that, “The wild turkey is the greatest American game bird.” Certainly grouse and woodcock hunters, as well as those who prefer quail or waterfowl, might disagree. But, considering the fact that a huntable population of wild turkeys now exists in all 48 of the continental states and Hawaii, their numbers

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  • 10 Reasons to Plant a Tree This Spring0

    Webb Weekly

    Did you know planting a tree is one of the easiest and most powerful things you can do to have a positive impact on the environment? It’s true. Trees clean the air, prevent rainwater runoff, help you save energy and even combat global warming. And they’re a snap to plant! No horticultural degree required. With

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  • The Basics of Mulching

    The Basics of Mulching0

    Webb Weekly

    Mulch is available in various forms. Like other land and garden products, mulch can go a long way toward helping plants thrive. Mulch comprises just about any material that is spread over the surface of soil. Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch weed growth, keep soil cool,

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  • Spring Cleaning Can Alleviate Allergies

    Spring Cleaning Can Alleviate Allergies0

    Webb Weekly

    Allergies affect people of all ages. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that allergic rhinitis affects between 10 and 30 percent of the world’s population. In addition, the prevalence of allergic diseases has risen in industrialized nations for more than 50 years. Seasonal allergies tend to be the strongest in spring and

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  • Happy Easter!0

    Steph Noviello

    Happy Easter everyone! I hope that you all have a happy and blessed holiday! Easter is the perfect holiday to gather friends and family and enjoy a good meal and quality time together. As you all know, cooking is one of my favorite hobbies. And while I am currently on a mission to make the

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  • County Hall Corner: Back to the Future0

    Larry Stout

    Those who follow this column might notice that there have been several articles this year relating to future plans and concerns for Lycoming County. The reason for this is preparation for the approval of the study: “Lycoming 2030: Plan the Possible,” the new Comprehensive Plan for the county. The last plan was done in 2006,

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  • Controversy at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission0

    Ken Hunter

    I would much rather be writing a story about catching trout on an assortment of great nymph patterns, but there’s another outdoor related issue that I feel needs some further explanation. It’s no secret that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has been seeking a license increase in order to stay viable. The fact is,

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  • Winter, Winter Go Away0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    How disgusted am I with a local illegal immigrant issue that’s caused lots of problems, wasted tax dollars and stayed too long? I’m starting a petition to get this guy deported and say his kind isn’t welcome here anymore. It’s time Jack Frost took his nor’easter, frozen and frosty wind chilled days and headed north.

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  • Easy Spring Sides and Treats0

    Webb Weekly

    This Easter holiday, hop into a new tradition and swap your classic ham for savory lamb. Cooking lamb can be easier than many might think, especially when using a pressure cooker. You can combine aromatic herbs with white wine for a juicy leg of lamb in under an hour. Or try baking a rack of

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  • Spring Car Care: How to Avoid and Repair Flat Tires0

    Webb Weekly

    Nothing can delay road trips more suddenly than flat tires. Unfortunately, because tires are the only part of the vehicle constantly in contact with the road, wear and tear is to be expected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that flat tires and blowouts are a leading cause of highway traffic accidents. Even though

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  • 26th Annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival0

    Press Release

    Audition Concert to be Held Saturday, March 24 The time has come again for the Billtown Blues Association, BBA, to hold their 26th annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival Audition Concert where local and regional musicians compete for the coveted spot on the BBA festival stage performing along with confirmed national and international acts. The BBA

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  • This Week’s LION: The Lion’s Heart0

    Larry Stout

    When I meet a reader of this column they sometimes ask, “What’s a LION?” Even though they may know that it stands for “Leaders In Our Neighborhood,” they still wonder what criterion establishes a person as a LION and another not. It was almost exactly four years ago that this idea came to life. It

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  • Mid March Memories and Traditions0

    Jim Webb

    What a wonderful time of year as the calendar reads the middle of March. Robins can be found abound. It is so great to wake up to the sounds of birds singing in the morning. Don’t get me wrong winter could still bring us some Arctic air but one thing’s for sure, it can’t last

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  • Five Ways to Refresh Your Home For Spring0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is a time for renewal and awakenings. It’s also the perfect time to take your cues from Mother Nature and devise a plan to reduce and reimagine your way to a refreshing, updated home you can fully enjoy once more. Reorganize cluttered areas If a room (or rooms) in your house are in disarray,

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  • This Week’s LION: Donald Free, Road Warrior0

    Larry Stout

    Try this experiment. Take a white sheet of paper and put a black dot in the middle and ask ten different people what they see. Odds are, almost everyone will say, “I see a black dot.” Yet, that dot only takes about one percent or less of the white space — so why don’t people

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  • County Hall Corner: Stepping Up Initiative0

    Larry Stout

    The result of the Law of Unintended Consequences is that sometimes fixing one problem creates another one. In the 20th century, mental health hospitals were designed to improve on the insane asylum model of the previous century. Unfortunately, supply exceeded demand, and the result was increased neglect of the patients. A movement known as deinstitutionalization

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  • 5 Steps for a Home Remodel0

    Webb Weekly

    As a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel. This step-by-step guide from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of

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  • Fresh Home Upgrades for Spring0

    Webb Weekly

    After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is the perfect time to start re-imagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas – some big, some small – can help breathe new life into your home so you’re ready to enjoy your favorite rooms to the fullest. Air

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  • Through The Years: Williamsport Sun March 18, 1948 Clay Building Closes Due to Scarlet Fever0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Williamsport Sun March 18, 1948 Clay Building Closes Due to Scarlet Fever Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Officials of the Williamsport School District and the Board of Health ordered closing of the Henry Clay School this morning after another case of Scarlet Fever was discovered. The latest sufferer is Delores Finn, daughter of Mr. and

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  • Springtime Turkey Tactics0

    Jon Pries

    When it comes to upping your chances for success in the spring gobbler season, there are several things to keep in mind that will help fill your tag and make the season even more memorable. Spend time scouting. Scouting prior to the spring gobbler season is just as important as doing your homework before the

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  • 59th Annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association Home Show to Be Held This Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    If you have any home improvement projects or any other projects that might spruce up your home, or even if you don’t, the place to be this weekend will be at the Keiper Recreation Center on the campus of Lycoming College. That’s right; it’s once again time for the 59th Annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders

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  • Where Eagles Soar0

    Jim Webb

    It was the late 70s, and the American bald eagle was on the verge of extinction and placed on the endangered species list. I remember thinking at the time that I had never seen a bald in the wild and questioned whether I ever would. Well, the bald eagle has become one of those great

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  • First Community Foundation Partnership “Raise the Region” Set For March 140

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    One of the most important and unique fundraisers that takes place in the area each year will be taking place on March 14 when the First Community Foundation Partnership holds its “Raise the Region” fundraiser. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce 314 nonprofits have registered to participate in Raise

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  • Safety Renovations for Seniors’ Homes0

    Press Release

    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

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Sooner Than You Think0

    Jon Pries

    I don’t really know anyone who likes to wait until the very last minute and then be unprepared. This is especially true of most of the turkey hunters I know. So, with less than eight weeks until the opening day of our upcoming spring gobbler season (and less than seven weeks until the Youth Spring

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  • March 11 to 17 is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Multiple Sclerosis or “MS” is a crippling disease that is currently being fought on many fronts. The week of March 11 to 17 is “MS Awareness Week.” The Mayo Clinic website describes MS this way, “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the

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  • Made It!0

    Steph Noviello

    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

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  • The Roving Sportsman: Bat Facts0

    Jon Pries

    I recall very well the four homes where I lived with my parents and two siblings as I grew up in Lycoming County from the late 1940’s up through the early ‘60s. Initially, we stayed in the upstairs level of my Grandparents’ home “up the ‘Sock”, just north on Route 87 beyond Snyder’s farm. Our

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  • Through The Years: February 27, 1950: Jackson School Destroyed by Morning Fire0

    Webb Weekly

    Williamsport Sun February 27, 1950 Jackson School Destroyed by Morning Fire Damages $100,000 From Flames Which Ate Out Interior of Building   Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.   A $100,000 fire of undetermined origin destroyed the 57-year old Andrew Jackson Elementary School at 2216 Linn Street early today as firemen from eight companies battled the

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  • Sixth Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament March 30

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A truly inspiring fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., when the sixth annual Roads To Freedom Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is held at Lycoming College’s Recreation Center. This fundraiser allows Roads to Freedom to cover funding gaps for people of North Central Pennsylvania with disabilities who are interested in transitioning from

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  • County Hall Corner: Planning the Future0

    Larry Stout

    One of the oldest clichés is that failure to plan is planning to fail. It also just happens to be true. Think of it like checking the weather. If I am out walking and suddenly it rains, I get wet. However, if I checked the weather reports before I left my home, and knew there

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  • One Human Race0

    Tim Hartzell

    My last two articles addressed the painfully divisive nature of prejudice. In those articles, I tried to broaden our understanding of prejudice and the damage that it causes — and I purposefully left out any reference to separate races (African, Asian, European, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, etc.). You may have noticed that and wondered why. In

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  • February Rabbit Hunt, In a T-Shirt!0

    Ken Hunter

    Normally, I’m enjoying some of my best ice fishing in late February, but the sudden warm temperatures and wildly fluctuating water levels on one of my favorite ice-fishing lakes have brought an unexpected end to my hard water fishing. In the meantime, my buddy George called and asked me to join him on a late-season

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