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  • Run, Hide, Fight0

    “Get ready to die!” Those chilling words echoed through an elementary school classroom in Texas. And die they did. After several agonizing minutes, 21 individuals were dead. No, not dead — slaughtered. As if the situation wasn’t horrific enough, 19 of those individuals killed last Tuesday were children averaging around the age of 10 years

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  • O Beautiful for Heroes Proved in Liberating Strife0

    As you are taking full advantage of your freedom to do whatever you want to do on hopefully a beautiful sun-drenched Memorial Day, please take the time to remember, honor, and educate your children about those that paid the ultimate price for our liberty. That everyday life in the United States of America was earned

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  • Memorial Day0

    Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer. With that, we are once again kicking off our summer giveaway! We are once again doing our Great American Cookout giveaway! We have a grill courtesy of Elery Nau Hardware and gift cards to Rupert’s Specialty Meats and Frosty Beverage! That’s everything you need to

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  • Memorial Day Events0

    There are several local events honoring Memorial Day in our area. If you would like to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day, please join one of these events. The Nippenose Valley Memorial Day Services will be held, Sunday, May 29, at the Oval Cemetery beginning at

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  • Five Easy Vegetables to Grow0

    After weeks of preparing for the gardening season, it is now time to move your plants to the garden. There are five easy-to-grow and care for plants — tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, cucumber, and pepper plants. Tomatoes are a staple fruit in most vegetable gardens — tomatoes like well-drained, loose, and fluffy soil. Tomatoes require 6-8

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  • Get Out of the Office! Free CoWorking in the Park Event at Brandon Park0

    The desire to escape the office is all too common during the busy workday. The Covation Center, a business coaching and coworking space in Downtown Williamsport, is excited to offer a day away from the office at Brandon Park on May 27. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May

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  • Fishing Derby

    Fishing Derby0

    I am always looking for an outdoor adventure. This past Wednesday, I headed north for something new and exciting. It was a gorgeous morning outside of Bodines, PA. My gear was in the car, but there were no plans of fishing. I met up with a few friends along Slack’s Run Road. I wanted to

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  • Fly Fishing: Yes, You Can Do It0

    Over the past few years, I’ve run into more and more people who want to learn to fly fish, and I’ve had the opportunity to teach a number of newcomers the art of fly fishing. I hesitate, however, to use the word “art” to describe fly fishing simply because it’s no more of an art

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  • WASD Education Foundation Grants $5,850 to Cochran Primary OM Team Headed to the World Finals

    WASD Education Foundation Grants $5,850 to Cochran Primary OM Team Headed to the World Finals0

    The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) granted $5,850 to the Cochran Primary School Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team headed to the World Finals next week at Iowa State University. The education foundation was able to contribute a combination of gifts received from those in the community, area businesses and WASDEF’s annual fund.

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  • Memorial Day0

    Next Monday is Memorial Day! Established following the Civil War in 1868, the day was declared a federal holiday to mourn United States military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. For 100 years, until 1968, the day was always observed on May 30. Then for the purpose of creating another three-day

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  • The Roving Sportsman… A Springtime Caution0

    Spring is in the air! Popup showers, along with the occasional thunderstorm and all-day rains, have washed away the last remnants of the winter white landscape and have turned the brown fields into lush green. For weeks now, the tree swallows and bluebirds have been busily flying in and out of their bird boxes as

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  • C.H. Waltz and Sons Celebrating 75 Years in Business0

    Not many businesses these days are able to stand the test of time, but C.H. Waltz and Sons is one that has. They are celebrating their 75th Anniversary. They have gained an enviable record in the sales, maintenance, and parts of lawn and garden tractors; sub-compact, compact, utility, and full-size tractors, construction equipment, off-road vehicles,

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  • Five Ways Families Can Make the Most of Their Outdoor Space this Summer

    Five Ways Families Can Make the Most of Their Outdoor Space this Summer0

    Are your kids getting enough time outside? A survey commissioned by the makers of Claritin® of 5,000 American parents of children aged 5-13 found that 81% agreed their children are excited to be outside — yet 55% are worried their kids aren’t spending enough time outside. Getting outside isn’t just good for your kids’ mental

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  • Pool Safety Essentials to Live By

    Pool Safety Essentials to Live By0

    A backyard pool can be a wonderful summer oasis. Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body. And summer revelers know that swimming and splashing in the pool is an entertaining activity for people of all ages. Though pools are

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  • Car Camping Tips to Turn You From Novice to Pro

    Car Camping Tips to Turn You From Novice to Pro0

    Spring is here, and many first-time campers are preparing for an outdoor adventure. For newbies who want to get into nature this season, the easiest and most comfortable way to do that is car camping – no carrying your gear or compromising on what to bring. If you’re planning your first car camping trip, here

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  • Tolerate Hot Days with a Tasty Tart

    Tolerate Hot Days with a Tasty Tart0

    Summer days can be long and boring, especially when the kids are out of school and there is nothing to do around the house as a family. When the minutes creep by and it’s too hot to go outside, the dog days of summer can be pretty miserable. However, this recipe for a Strawberry Cream

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  • Memorial Day Sale Guide0

    Memorial Day is right around the corner, and with this national holiday (as with most here in America) comes a flurry of sales. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself going a bit crazy over all of the deals and steals. However, with a bit of planning and focus, you can come out the

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  • Opening Night & Single Game Tickets Now on Sale0

    Cutters’ baseball is BACK! The summer fun begins on Thursday, June 2 when the Cutters host the State College Spikes at 6:35pm for Opening Night 2022 presented by UPMC & WILQ. Opening Night tickets and tickets for all 2022 home games are available by calling (570) 326-3389, online at crosscutters.com or in-person at Muncy Bank

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  • County Hall Corner: Three Men Walked into a Barbershop0

    Some time back, the best political discussions were not on television or Facebook but at the local neighborhood barbershop. As a youngster, I found the discussions intense but also insightful. Imagine a scenario today with an old traditional barbershop featuring Joe the Barber, and three of his faithful clients, Tom, Dick, and Harry, who all

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  • UPMC Clinician: Surprising Facts About Organ Donation0

    Making the decision to become an organ donor is an important one. Every person that says yes to organ donation gives hope to the tens of thousands of people waiting for organ, eye, and tissue donations. Many people have misconceptions about organ and tissue donation, which can discourage them from registering as organ donors. Each

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  • Giving Thanks this Memorial Day0

    Once known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Flags will be lowered, red, white, and blue flowers planted, and prayers will be said to honor those brave souls that are true American heroes. While all of these

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  • Three Tens to You All: Titles Touting the Tenth0

    This local critic took a big step forward in 2022 when he began writing film pieces for your favorite weekly newspaper. Having started somewhat significantly after an auspicious New Year’s Eve viewing of “West Side Story,” the Webb Weekly movie column marks its tenth installment with a few worthy picks featuring that number in their

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  • Birds, Bugs, Heroes, and My Husky

    Birds, Bugs, Heroes, and My Husky0

    I am going to start my column where I often end it this time of year; let’s all be extra careful out there. There is just so much more activity and great things going on; keep those eyes on the road. An added distraction I have fallen prey to is watching the majestic American Bald

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  • Gift Ideas for Soon-to-Be Graduates0

    Graduation is upon us. Be it from high school or college, I think that we can all agree that it would be an understatement to say that it has been an interesting few years for the Class of 2022. Due to the pandemic, many soon-to-be grads spent a significant portion of their school years adapting

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  • Tough Decision0

    I mentioned to some that I was on the fence about returning. And after a little break. I made the decision. I recently stepped down at St. John Neumann. Look. I had a great run. But it is now time to focus on far more important things. Many folks will question, and I totally get

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Wild Turkey Recipes0

    Hopefully, you might be one of the lucky hunters who has already successfully tagged a spring gobbler. If not, or if you invested in a second tag for this season, the good news is that there is still plenty of time to connect with a spring turkey. Most turkey hunters I have talked with about

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  • Williamsport Civic Chorus to Present Concert on May 290

    After a two-year hiatus, one of this area’s premier musical organizations will again share its talents with an audience. That musical organization is the Williamsport Civic Chorus. “One of the aspects of this concert that’s kind of special is that we’ve been waiting a long time to perform it,” Tina Swisher, Director of Publicity for

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  • Two Area Softballers are Members of Team USA Fast Pitch Softball Team0

    Two outstanding area softball players, Tyler Albert and Owen Lukens have reached the elite level of the sport by playing as members of the Team UJSA Fast Pitch Softball Team. Both men competed this year as members of the team participating in the Pan American Championships earlier this spring in Argentina. Lukens comes from quite

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  • Repasz Band Concert Slated for May 240

    After an unusual year involving virus restrictions and an arduous move to a new rehearsal space in Montgomery, Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band will present their annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on May 24 at the Community Arts Center. The 191-year-old organization is returning to full strength with a robust program that offers marches, classics,

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  • Rethink Your Lawn: Use clover for a lush, green, eco-friendly, enviable yard

    Rethink Your Lawn: Use clover for a lush, green, eco-friendly, enviable yard0

    Who has time to continuously care for that carpet-like, green grass almost everyone longs for? Nearly no one. Cultivating a lush, green lawn takes time, can be expensive and is a mainstay on weekend to-do lists spring through fall. Now that’s a serious commitment. Traditional turf lawns require a lot of maintenance. You must mow

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