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Uptown Music Collective Presents: Summer Music Fest0
The Uptown Music Collective is set to present its annual free Summer Music Festival on Saturday, July 28th at Williamsport’s Brandon Park Band Shell. The day’s festivities will begin at noon with free music performances all day, as well as food vendors, raffles, and more. The event will culminate with an exclusive, one-time-only performance entitled The
READ MORECutters Partnering with LiveSource for In-Stadium Auctions0
- Sports
- July 25, 2018
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,
READ MOREHayden’s Heart, Inc. to Host Sixth Annual Golf Tournament0
- Events, Fundraisers
- July 25, 2018
Hayden’s Heart Sixth Annual Golf Outing will be held Friday, July 27 at White Deer Golf Course, Montgomery, to raise funds for Timothy Wooldridge and family from Bellevue, PA. Less than a year old, Timothy is currently waiting for a heart transplant after being diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). The golf tournament is
READ MORECutters Events Raise Money for Charity0
- Fundraisers, Sports
- July 18, 2018
Two recent Cutters sponsored events raised over $18,000 for area charities. The 8th annual Cutters 5K held on June 23rd attracted almost 200 participants and resulted in a donation of $9,000 to Hope Enterprises Children’s Development Center. In the 8 years of the event, almost $80,000 has been raised for the local non-profit. On July
READ MOREToo Quick0
- Editorials, Recipes
- July 11, 2018
I can’t believe that it is mid-July! Where has the summer gone? Before you know it, it will be time for back to school sales and the Little League World Series. This is actually one of my favorite times of year. There is something about the long nights and hot days that makes me happy.
READ MOREDatres, Johnson & Smith0
- Sports
- July 11, 2018
Come on now — enough grumbling about the weather. Yes, it’s July, and its beginning has been hot, but just think back several months ago when we were ready to skin Punxsutawney Phil and were cursing the Ides of March and longing for spring’s arrival. You couldn’t tell it by the preponderance of NBA news
READ MORECutters Carvings 7/11/180
Cutters Roster Moves July 1 – Announced that Kevin Martir has joined the club as a coach July 2 – 1B Edwin Rodriguez and OF Matt Vierling promoted to Lakewood (A) July 3 – LHP Keylan Killgore added to the Williamsport roster July 4 – Released LHP Orestes Melendez Cutters Partnering with LiveSource for In-Stadium
READ MORETips for Safe Summer Travel with Pets0
- Pets
- July 11, 2018
With warmer weather, people often spend more time on summer trips with family. These trips can be more enjoyable when your four-legged friends tag along, but it can be less of a vacation if your pets are uncomfortable on the road. “Taking pets out of their homes can induce stress on both the pets and
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Independence Day by the Numbers0
- Editorials
- July 4, 2018
Happy Fourth of July fellow Americans! No one celebrates their freedom and the founding of our great Nation as we do. I hope everyone takes the time to reflect on our freedom and explain what Independence Day is all about to our children. That being said, I thought it’d be fun to take a look
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Tips for Hosting a Fun: 4th of July Party0
- Advice
- July 4, 2018
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate in the United States. Much about July makes the fourth day of the month the ideal time to celebrate. School is out, the weather is warm and the generally relaxed attitude of summer has typically set in by the first week of July. People tasked with
READ MORECutters Carvings: July 4th 20180
- Sports
- July 4, 2018
Cutters Add Phillies 1st Round Pick to Roster The Cutters had a flurry of player moves last week including the addition of the Phillies 1st round draft pick, 3B Alec Bohm (Wichita State), to the Williamsport roster. Other 2018 draft picks joining the team include; RHP Tyler Carr (31st Rd., Univ. South Alabama), RHP James
READ MOREHappy Hours at BB&T Ballpark0
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
Wednesday is the new Friday! The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced the return of Hump Day Happy Hours at BB&T Ballpark this summer. The non-game day events, presented by Boom City Brewing Co., take place on select Wednesdays until September 26. Each Hump Day Happy Hour runs from 5pm-8pm on the UPMC Loggers Landing, located down
READ MORE8th Annual Cutters 5K Race Set for Saturday!0
- Sports
- June 20, 2018
The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with the Children’s Development Center, will be holding the 8th Annual Cutters 5K on Saturday, June 23rd at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m. with registration open at 8 a.m. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with
READ MOREIt’s Been a Week…0
- Editorials
- June 20, 2018
Seriously y’all, it has been a week for sure. I have seen and read some things this week that would make your hair curl. Some was horrifying, and some was just downright weird. But that’s OK. We don’t let the hate and weirdness get us down. We gather ourselves, try to continue our lives with
READ MORECutters Open 2018 Season June 15!0
The Williamsport Crosscutters open their 2018 season at BB&T Ballpark under returning manager Pat Borders, Friday, June 15 as they host the State College Spikes at 7:05pm. Opening Night 2018 is presented by River Valley Transit & KISS 102.7. Opening Night will feature a free schedule magnet for all fans plus a post-game fireworks show.
READ MOREMeet the Cutters Reception Coming June 13 + Hump Day Happy Hour0
The Williamsport Crosscutters will be holding the annual Meet the Cutters reception, Wednesday, June 13 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at BB&T Ballpark. Admission is free for all fans. Cutters manager Pat Borders and the entire squad of Williamsport Crosscutters players and coaches will be on hand to meet and sign autographs for all in attendance.
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Filling the Void with Remembrances0
He had the softest ears of any dog I’ve ever known. That said, I almost never passed up an opportunity to caress them. Nor could I deny how I loved snuggling with him on the couch, his box-like body curled up and wedged next to mine — safe and warm. No matter what the day
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Happy Mother’s Day0
- Editorials, Family
- May 9, 2018
It’s become tradition to run this list on Mother’s Day, because all mom in all their forms, shapes, sizes and colors deserve to be recognized not just on Mother’s Day, but every day! So without further ado… Happy Mother’s Day to the Soccer Moms, and the Base/Softball Moms, and the Football Moms, and the Wrestling
READ MOREAn Island of Misery0
My kitchen island is a glorious beast — a massive, 34 square foot, 1,200-pound slab of quartz-y wonderfulness that seats six comfortably and houses a wealth of wares within its spacious cabinetry and drawers. It is all I dreamt of and more as our kitchen was renovated for months on end — the mother of
READ MORENewberry Lions Fair to be Held Through May 5th Outside Bowman Field0
- Events, Fundraisers
- May 2, 2018
For more than 75 years, the Newberry Lions Fair has been one of the most anticipated fun, carnival-type events in the area. This longtime favorite is taking place again this year from May 1 to 5 outside Bowman Field. The Newberry Lions Club was organized and chartered on March 10, 1942, by International Association of
READ MOREWho Says You Don’t Learn Anything in Kindergarten?0
Lest anyone think that a significant mentor can’t enter your life early on, I’ve got other thoughts on that and wanted to share someone who was very influential to me at a tender age. How young? How about kindergarten? I was blessed to have the one, and only Mrs. Sipe lead the way in the
READ MOREClosing Thoughts for April0
- Editorials
- April 25, 2018
Happy Spring! Yes, I know the official beginning of the season of rebirth was several weeks ago. However, the weather has been more like December than April soon to be May. I appreciate that every day is a blessing and obviously we can’t change the weather. What a problematic spring sports season on all our
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Dog Days0
- Local News
- April 11, 2018
No, the County Courthouse has not gone to the dogs, but it does have a dog, singular. His name is Jedi, and his title is Lycoming County Courthouse Facility Dog. Assigned to the Common Pleas Court of Judge Joy Reynolds McCoy, Jedi is the fulfillment of a two-year dream of Judge McCoy and her Executive
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Dog-Friendly 2.5 and 5-Mile Run/Walk to Benefit Lycoming County SPCA0
- Events, Fundraisers, Local News
- April 4, 2018
Saturday, April 14th, the Lycoming County SPCA and title sponsors Debra S. Schneider, CFP, of Wells Fargo Advisors and Dr. Amy Phillips of Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic will hold the SPCA’s annual Paws Run at the South Williamsport Park. The popular pet-friendly event will feature a 2.5-mile run/walk and 5-mile run, as well as a
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How to Control Common Spring Pests0
- Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
Just when winter thaws out and people are anxious to enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious lawns of spring, pesky pests can appear and impact comfort levels and safety. Many pests resume their levels of activity as spring draws closer and temperatures warm up. The presence of these insects and rodents may cause problems in
READ MOREThree Ways to Use Your Lawn to Improve Curb Appeal0
- Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
Returns on home improvement projects vary. In its annual Cost vs. Value Report, Remodeling magazine notes the projects that yield the best returns on investment in a given year. But a host of factors, including the type of market (buyers’ or sellers’) and the region where the home is being sold, ultimately combine to determine
READ MOREDo Dogs Go to Heaven?0
- Uncategorized
- March 14, 2018
By Jeffrey Allen Federowicz “If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers Warm, golden sunshine streams into a window near my desk each morning. This is where you’d find Mandy, and where my day would officially start. “You’re such a sweetie-pie,” along
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A Special Moment0
- Uncategorized
- March 7, 2018
Generally speaking, the sports world is not a homogeneous spheroid. As the recently concluded Winter Olympic Games clearly demonstrated, some sports that excite a particular region of the globe are looked upon by others with a bit of curiosity or indifference. While the world of sports may differ, those who indulge in the same at
READ MOREFebruary Rabbit Hunt, In a T-Shirt!0
- Uncategorized
- February 28, 2018
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
READ MORETouch Me in the Morning0
- Uncategorized
- February 21, 2018
The contests of all contests. No, not eating 50 hot dogs in less than five minutes and watching them all exit the body faster then you put them in. How about winning a new car just by keeping a hand on it for as long as you possibly can? When organizers put these “games” in
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Linwood S. “Lenny” Houseknecht, 910
- Obituaries
- February 19, 2018
Linwood S. “Lenny” Houseknecht, 91, of Muncy Valley, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Muncy. Lenny was born November 24, 1926 in Hughesville, a son of the late George W. and Vasta M. (Hill) Houseknecht. He and his wife, the former Joyce A. (Phillips) Barto, would have celebrated 43 years
READ MORERoss Bounced Back After Tough Situation to Lead Loyalsock to Victory0
- Uncategorized
- February 14, 2018
The beautiful thing about sports is that there always seems to a be a shot at redemption waiting for those athletes ready to make amends for past performances. It requires work, and a willingness to face the mistakes of the past, to overcome and excel through the new challenges ahead. Recently, Loyalsock’s Gerald Ross was
READ MOREWhat the Strangers Don’t Know Won’t Hurt Them0
- Uncategorized
- February 14, 2018
I stumbled upon a poignant quote that summed up a segment of my life, and perhaps yours also. “You cannot discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time,” said Andre Gide, a French writer and 1947 winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. Harsh but true —
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