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The media echo chamber is clamoring that the new variant of COVID should have us all shaking in fear. Yet many people in our area have commented to me how distrustful they are of the news media. One reason why I believe that is true is because of the way government of cials or media
The lazy days of summer are here in north central Pennsylvania with sunny, warm days full of activities for kids taking advantage of their summer breaks. During the hot summer months, it’s important to know how to keep kids safe. What are Heat Injuries? When summer temperatures reach their height, the risk of heat injury
Joel G. Garrison was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He served in 1898 as chief steward and hospital orderly of the 12th Regiment, a volunteer outfit recruited from Williamsport, Lock Haven, Muncy, Milton, Lewisburg, Sunbury, and Danville. He was a druggist by profession. Without a family of his own, his delight to his
Like most parents, I’m excited, anxious, exhausted, and amazed that my first-born child is about to start kindergarten. She already attends a full-day preschool, so I’m confident she’ll do well in a classroom setting. However, I am stressed about what her teacher is like, what supplies she’ll need, whether lunch is provided, if she’ll even
Hardwood floors have long been sought after by home buyers. In its 2019 “Remodeling Impact Report,” the National Association of Realtors® revealed that new wood flooring was the fourth most popular project to attract buyers. Of course, hardwood floors aren’t just for buyers. Homeowners who already have hardwood floors know just how impressive these floors
Music continues at the Uptown Music Collective! The Collective’s fall enrollment week begins on August 9th and runs until August 14th, 2021. Enrollment is open for both in-person and virtual private lessons on Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, and Drums. The Fall Semester will begin on August 30th, 2021, and will run for 15 weeks. The
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and the Hepburn Lycoming Little Leaguers were bounced in the PA State Tournament. Sure. It hurt. But these twelve-year-olds are quite resilient. We bounced back after lunch. They accomplished so much, and I am super proud. What a ride for these 12 “Boys of Summer.” The
Isle Of Comics in South Williamsport is one of the thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry on Saturday, August 14th: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). Each year, thousands of participating stores give over six million comic books to millions of fans to introduce them
As a consumer, I’ve learned to live with those so-called “Christmas in July” type sales that seem to pop up in the middle of the summer. However, in the midst of the summer, I have a hard time accepting the Thanksgiving merchandise that was seen being displayed during a recent shopping trip. No doubt, living
One of the more memorable lines from a movie is when Forrest Gump stated that “My mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get!” And, while he was referring to something completely different, the line could easily be used to describe what you might or might
I remember as a kid growing up in western Pennsylvania, elk sightings were fairly rare and for good reason — there weren’t that many. Every now and then, we would spot one at a local state park, but the thought of ever hunting them in our state never entered our minds, but that was in
The early morning fog, cooler temperatures, and sound of the high school band practicing can mean only one thing; the calendar has flipped to August. Wow, has summer flown by even faster than normal this year. I have been out of school for many a moon, but I still feel like I should count down
This Friday, the 20th anniversary of First Friday in downtown Williamsport, coincides with International Beer Day. Those are two great reasons to head downtown this week for a great time and some good beer. There are many great options for some pretty fantastic beer in our area, but have you ever thought about pairing your
First Friday has been promoting the arts and downtown Williamsport for 20 years, and this Friday, August 6, First Friday will celebrate this milestone anniversary in a big way. Before we detail what the celebration will consist of, let’s look back and see how First Friday started and evolved. First Friday began as a collaboration
If you love all things baseball, whether it is statistics, baseball lore, history or anything else you might find interesting about our national game, then becoming a member of the local chapter of the newly formed chapter of the Society For American Baseball Research or (SABR) might be just the thing for you. The first
Men often will not take the time for self-care, physical activity, and mental health, which is concerning because they may end up paying for it in the long run. Participating in physical hobbies, journaling, or getting more sleep are a good start for self-care, but most importantly you need to schedule your annual checkup. While
The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company was an American brewery based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was once the largest producer of beer in the world. Schlitz first became the world’s top beer producer in 1902 and enjoyed that status for most of the first half of the twentieth century. As late as 1976, it was ranked
It’s hard to believe, but with the calendar turning to August that means there is just ONE WEEK left to catch Williamsport Crosscutters in action at Muncy Bank Ballpark this season. Make your plans now to enjoy a fun night at the ballpark with family and friends. Tickets start at just $8 with group discounts
It shouldn’t be surprising that athletic gear is becoming more prevalent in day-to-day dressing. I think any year with a summer Olympics sees an uptick in sporty apparel. This summer, with in-person learning on the horizon, folks going back to their offices, and all of us realizing we put on some pandemic pounds, sports gear
Oh, where to begin? Hepburn Lycoming just advanced in the State Tourney. We had a lengthy battle with Hollidaysburg. The “Boys of Summer” nipped the Tigers 8-7 in 8 innings. It was a fantastic game. Both teams were solid. What an atmosphere. Back and forth. It was amazing. Briar Persing did some major damage. He
It all started innocently enough. Jean and I were watching a baseball game on the tube when she said to me, “You know there is one MLB park we haven’t visited.” “What are you talking about,” was my reply. “Buffalo,” she responded. “Isn’t that where the Blue Jays are playing their games?” She had me
The title of this week’s story is probably a pretty good description of what I call my lawn, but if you are a bass fisherman that likes to hit the area lakes during these summer months, you are obviously finding an abundance of weeds there as well. That’s pretty normal, and most serious bass fisherman,
While we can still enjoy many weeks of summer weather, it is not too early to focus on fall food plots; in fact, the time could not be better to begin the process. To do it well, there is planning, research, and fieldwork to do, and with the frequent rains that we seem to be
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate all children who participated in the summer learning program during a Scholastic Book Fair finale scheduled August 5-7. Children who complete their reading log and missions in the ReadSquared app will receive a voucher for a free book at the library’s Scholastic Book Fair
I trust in God, I love my country, and will respect its laws, I will play fair, and strive to win, but win or lose, I will always do my best. It just seemed fitting to start this week’s column with the Little League Pledge. Like most things created by Little League Baseball, it’s ahead
A good chunk of the summer, so far, has unfortunately been a little rainier than I care for. I figure since I’ve been feeling like I’ve been living under water for the last month, plus in honor of our cover story about “The SpongeBob Musical,” it seemed appropriate to find a craft that could kill
Each summer, area theater students produce and present a theater production at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. This year’s Summer Stock production will be “The Sponge Bob Musical” to be presented July 29, 30, and 31. The production is directed by Lycoming College Theatre Professor Dr. C. Austin Hill, who directed the 2019 Student
Summer is here and after last year’s pandemic you may be looking to get the most out of the season. You’ve probably got plenty of celebrations, barbecues, road trips, and family fun planned, so don’t let a preventable injury get in your way. Enjoy all the season has to offer and consider the following tips
Throughout the day, every single one of us is sending and receiving messages: our lives and society function on the ability to communicate effectively. There was a day, not so very, very long ago, when communication focused on seeking clarity between the sender and receiver of information. To communicate well meant that both parties sought
It’s Christmas in July, and with it comes visions of perfectly trimmed trees, fragrant gingerbread houses, and Christmas revelers straight from the pages of Vogue or GQ magazine. Dashing looks, snowy white teeth, and absolutely perfect hair can only indicate one thing: It’s time for a sugary sweet helping of Hallmark Christmas movies. Unless your
Have you ever had a good pair of leather shoes? Have you ever gone a few months (or years) without conditioning or polishing them as you continue to wear them every day? How did they look? Well, consider your skin like leather. If skin is not taken care of over time, cracks, deep crevices, and
Following the season when everything shut down, the Community Arts Center gears up for the upcoming season of shows during the 2021 Fall Season taking place on the stage in downtown Williamsport. More shows to be announced at later dates for the upcoming season. “We are so excited to be able to have shows here
As July catapults along at an amazing speed towards the fast-approaching month of August, there are perhaps at least two things that have been topics of conversation in area households; “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do” and “when are we going shopping for school clothes?” Regarding the latter, retailers have been more than ready, especially
The entire county is buzzing. The kids from Hepburn Lycoming keep on winning. We punched another ticket this past weekend. Claimed our very first Section 3 Championship. The boys and I are now heading to the 11 & 12 Major Boys Pennsylvania State Tournament. Hepburn is one of eight teams in the Commonwealth that are
“Slow and steady.” No, this is not a story about our over 50 outdoorsmen, although being slow and steady in most hunting situations probably pays off. Rather this piece is about some of our slowest and often stationary critters that we often overlook; I’m talking about turtles. One of the reasons I enjoy the outdoors
For outdoorsmen who are about to spend an increasing amount of time in the out of doors in the upcoming months, it is only a matter of time until you come in contact with ticks. Whether you are fishing at your favorite mountain stream, preseason scouting for this coming fall, or working on food plots
It is a busy summer for the Muncy Historical Society as they continue to have a high profile in the community. On Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m. They will be hosting the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra in the sixth annual “Pops at Pepper Street.” And on Saturday, August 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the
