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  • Pigskin Predictions0

    OK y’all. You know how this works. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover and not a lot of space to do it. So pitter-patter, let’s get at ‘er! Here are this year’s Super Bowl Predictions from around the area! I asked my BF Steve first, and since he’s not much of a football

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  • Jedi: A Furry Friend For Children In Court0

    • January 23, 2019

    Imagine being a child and having to appear in a court proceeding, whether it is for a custody matter, a protective matter, or even a criminal matter. It can be a daunting and scary thing for many of these children, but there is a furry friend who provides a friendly and reassuring presence. That furry

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  • Leadership Continues to Keep Good Programs at the Top as Younger Competitors Learn the Right Lessons

    Leadership Continues to Keep Good Programs at the Top as Younger Competitors Learn the Right Lessons0

    Leadership is one of the most important traits an aging athlete can take on throughout their career. “Aging,” in this case, being used to fit into the athletic endeavor, meaning that a senior in high school fits into this category since they have been a member of the team for four years or have grown

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  • The Striped Skunk0

    This week’s article stinks! Whether you are an outdoors person or not we have all had the opportunity to whiff the little black and white critters greatest defense mechanism — scent. It’s not at all unusual to be driving down the road and encounter a fresh road killed skunk and depending on which way the

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  • Ode to Roger

    Ode to Roger0

    Coach and I go way back. I first met him when my family and I moved to town. I wouldn’t say that we are super tight, but he has always been someone I could count on. Coach and I worked both worked in the Athletic Department. I was only part-time and coached different sports, but

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Prime Time for Coyotes0

    While the late archery deer season and flintlock deer season (December 26 to January 12, 2019) are still ahead for the hearty hunters who have not yet filled their tags and will brave the winter chill, for most of us, the deer season is over. Fear not, as there is still an exciting opportunity to

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  • Gerry’s World0

    Even in death, Gerry Ayers marched to the beat of his own drum. Or maybe a better way to say it is that he drove to the sound of his own music. He was truly one of the good guys that just had a little different approach to life than most, or maybe I should

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  • Bears – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.0

    The statewide archery season and the statewide firearms season for bears in Pennsylvania is now over however we still have the extended season for several days in late November that varies according to the wildlife management unit being hunted. With around 20,000 bears now roaming Pennsylvania’s woodlands your chances of success are pretty reasonable. While

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  • The Bookworm Sez: Holiday Gift Guide By Terri Schlichenmeyer0

    The mistletoe is hung, and so are the garlands, the ornaments, window decorations, and lights. You’d be ready for the holidays, too, if you weren’t hung up on a gift for that one certain person. Now what? Now head to the bookstore with this column in-hand, and look for one of these great books…. FICTION

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  • Land of the Free and Home of Some Monster Bucks

    Land of the Free and Home of Some Monster Bucks0

    We are so truly blessed to live in the greatest Country in the world. Like I always say, there’s a reason everybody is fighting to get in, and no one is choosing to leave. Although some Hollywood elitists do make the idle threat of leaving our Country, they never do. However, they may change their

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  • Commission Updates0

    In last week’s column, I mentioned the news that the Fish and Boat Commission will receive $250,000 from the state to relocate and build another launch site somewhere nearby. The commission will match the state’s funding with another $250,000. Don’t plan to launch your boat at the new ramp for at least a couple of

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  • A T-Van and JRT Air Views0

    • Arts
    • October 31, 2018

    There’s going to come a time, and it should be fun, that our pets will be able to communicate to us with more than a mere bark or meow. Some type of app, linked to their brain, plugged into our laptop or cell phone will expose their thoughts, channel and funnel them, then translate them

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  • Keep Pets Safe this Halloween

    Keep Pets Safe this Halloween0

    Halloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. However, it’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the holiday safely, as the costumes and excitement can be overwhelming and some of the candy is even dangerous. As you’re filling

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  • The Roving Sportsman… A Hunt With Lucy and Mattie0

    Growing up outside of Montoursville, in rural Lycoming County, during the 1950s and 1960s gave a youth many opportunities to hunt and fish. Whitetail deer were available to hunt, turkeys were beginning to reach huntable numbers, and there was the occasional black bear that one might come across. But more numerous, and therefore more often

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  • New Hunting Regulations Coming1

    There are some new hunting regulations set to take place this year or next year that are of particular interest to those of us who hunt deer. I’ve been following this first regulation for the past year or two, and it is now in play for Pennsylvania deer hunters starting with this fall’s archery season.

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  • Miscellaneous Musings0

    This week, a rambling of things on my mind for everyone to catch up on. Grab a good seat and let’s go! Happy to report I am two for two now, first in contacting former Hurst showgirl Nikki Phillips (now O’Neill) and then with car show goer Art. He’s the guy who looks like me,

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  • Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest0

    It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year if you’re passionate about getting out and hunting Penns Woods. The 11th annual Webb Weekly Monster Buck Contest is officially underway as some big bruisers have already been checked in. My favorite contest of the year will run right on through the finish of the Black Powder

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  • Wild Thing0

    • Arts
    • October 10, 2018

    My dog has a problem and, by extension, I have a problem. Basically, he’s too high-strung and could probably benefit from psychotherapy of some sort. Don’t laugh; our vet suggested that could be arranged. I realize that small, yappy dogs are characteristically excitable and, at times, unpredictable, but Jack is ridiculously so. Anyone who has

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  • My Man Vince0

    Montoursville native Vince Molesky is coming off of a spectacular summer. The former Mount St. Mary’s product continues to amaze me. He was undrafted out of a college, but fortunate enough to sign with Independent. Molesky played with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association in 2015. He was then traded to the Gateway Grizzlies

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  • Two Important and Timely Items0

    Tracking Dogs: The heavy frost on the orchard grass and the full moon above made it visible enough to make our way across the meadow, even though it was two hours before sunrise. The bulls were already bugling and, as we started into the dark timber, you could hear the soft mewing of nearby cow

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  • Good Friends, Good Food: Dog owners dish on how food factors into pet bonding0

    Ask most dog owners and they’ll tell you that they count the bonds they share with their pets among their most treasured relationships. However, that boundless affection and loyalty isn’t a one-sided effort; dog owners are demonstrating their puppy love in numerous ways, especially when it comes to chow time. There’s much to be said

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  • City Hospitals Auxiliaries Host Autumn Fest September 30 To Benefit Breast Health Services0

    One of the more interesting and notable fundraisers taking place this Fall is the UPMC Susquehanna’s City Hospitals Auxiliary Autumn Fest and Car Show that is slated for Sunday, September 30 on the hospital grounds at 1100 Grampian Boulevard in Williamsport. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include hundreds of cars, special

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  • How to Banish Pet Odors From a Home0

    Dogs, cats, birds, and lizards have evolved from wild animals and outdoor companions to become beloved, largely domesticated members of the family. The number of pets in homes across the country continues to grow. According to Statista, as of March 2017, 94.2 million cats and 89.7 million dogs were estimated to live in the United

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  • Never Forget0

    “Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here. Americans never quit. We never surrender.” ~ John McCain Tuesday will mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the US. After you enjoy your long weekend with friends and family,

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  • Cutters End of Season Award Winners0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters announced their 2018 Award Winners in pregame ceremonies prior to the final game of the season on September 3.The following players were honored; UPMC Susquehanna Most Valuable Player – C Rafael Marchan Rankin Johnson Pitcher of the Year – RHP Rafael Carvajal Max & Alta Border Community Service Award – OF Danny

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Desolation Mountain” by William Kent Krueger

    The Bookworm Sez: “Desolation Mountain” by William Kent Krueger0

    The dream is one you’ll never forget. It’s dark, and scary, and it wakes you with pounding heart and dry mouth, a scream on your lips as your eyes slam open. It makes you afraid to go back to sleep. Like most dreams, it doesn’t make any sense. And, as in the new thriller “Desolation

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  • Cutters Carvings: Fall Community Yard Sale – September 150

    Fall Community Yard Sale – September 15 The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the Williamsport Sun-Gazette will be hosting the Annual Fall Community Yard Sale at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Saturday, September 15 from 8am-2pm. Dozens of vendors will be set up in the ballpark parking lot selling crafts, antiques and collectibles, new

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  • Six Cutters Play in All-Star Game0

    Six Williamsport players were picked to play in the NYPL All-Star game held this week in State College; OF Ben Aklinski, RHP Randy Alcantara, RHP Rafael Caravajal, LHP Keylan Killgore, C Rafael Marchan and 1B Edwin Rodriguez. This marked the second straight season that Alcantara participated in the game. Cutters manager Pat Borders along with

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  • Antioch Baptist Church Annual Block Party Slated For Wednesday August 8

    Antioch Baptist Church Annual Block Party Slated For Wednesday August 80

    Antioch Baptist Church’s motto is: “A church in the heart of the community with the community at heart.” It is with this motto in mind that for the past 25 years the church has hosted an annual block party on its grounds at 514 High Street. They will be holding this always widely anticipated event

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  • Cutters Carvings: August 8, 20180

    Preparations Underway for MLB Little League Classic The area around BB&T Ballpark is a bit more crowded these days as workers start setting up for this year’s MLB Little League Classic between the Philadelphia Phillies and the NY Mets taking place on August 19th at the historic ballpark. Due to these preparations by Major League

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  • You Won’t Believe What I Saw!0

    You won’t believe what I saw! How often do we hear people say that these days? I think we hear it a lot now — especially when we see wildlife we were not aware existed here, or wildlife that is extremely secretive in its behavior. Even as a kid I remember making that statement myself

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  • Annual LaFesta Takes Place August 3, 4 and 50

    The enjoyment of all things Italian is the outstanding feature of the annual LaFesta event that will take place this Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 at the Sons of Italy in downtown Williamsport. If you look up LaFesta in a dictionary, you may get a couple of different meanings. One

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  • Cutters Jersey Auction Raises $3,350 for Charity0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced a partnership with LiveSource to utilize fan engagement in a mobile auction platform for the 2018 season. The Cutters will utilize the LiveSource mobile app to offer fans opportunities for their charitable jersey and cap auctions. The LiveSource app will provide a better experience for fans bidding at the ballpark,

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