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The Week’s LION: Holiday with a Heart0
- Leaders
- January 1, 2020
Is there any other holiday that has so many traditions associated with it? Everything from Christmas caroling to baking cookies to candlelight services to Candy Cane Lane, the activities surrounding Christmas and New Years are almost endless. There are personal traditions, like Scott Metzger, the new Lycoming County Commissioner who for the past 39 years
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…0
He dresses quite strangely though the description changes and eyewitness accounts vary. In some locations, he wears big green robes. Other witnesses have him dressed as a dirty figure carrying a stick. Often, however, he has been spotted wearing a flamboyant outfit of red velvet with a matching hat and big black boots. He probably
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Last Minute Ideas!0
- Outdoors
- December 18, 2019
With just a week remaining until the long-awaited thrill of Christmas morning arrives, filled with the aromas of hot chocolate, a fire in the fireplace, and bacon frying, time is slipping away. There is finding and trimming a tree, getting the house ready for all of the relatives and friends who will drop by and
READ MOREMy Bucket’s Got a Hole in It0
- Sports
- December 11, 2019
Those who know me best are well aware of my proclivity for sporting events and country music. Give me a good ball game and some classic country tunes and I’m set for the duration. My long ago college days at the University of Houston produced more than an educational degree; it also planted the seeds
READ MOREThanks and Giving for a “Wonderful World”0
- Editorials
- November 27, 2019
Heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you and everyone that makes your world a special place. What an absolutely amazing day. A day to give thanks to God for all that we are so very blessed with. A day to share the spirit of this blessing with family, friends, and loved ones. It’s a cornucopia of
READ MOREHappy Thanksgiving!0
I have to say that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I just love everything about it. Just being with family, eating delicious food, and being thankful for everything God has blessed our lives with. The older I get, the more thankful I get for the little things. When I was little, the Macy’s
READ MOREWhat Not to Wear on Thanksgiving0
- Advice
- November 27, 2019
It’s that time of year to gather with family, join hands, and break bread — yes, Thanksgiving is here! Whether you’ll be hosting the meal, traveling for the holiday, or laying low with a simple family dinner, comfortable clothes are definitely on the menu. When you’re eating, drinking, and socializing with loved ones all day,
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Pop Up Holiday Traditions New and Old0
From decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many time-honored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just celebrating old traditions. A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring family time to
READ MOREDon’t Let Diabetes Stop You from Enjoying Thanksgiving0
- Health
- November 27, 2019
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy your family, friends, and of course—food. However, if you have diabetes, it can pose a problem since many Thanksgiving feasts are full of calories and carbohydrates. From mashed potatoes full of butter to candied yams, the Thanksgiving table can be hard to navigate with diabetes. Consider the following tips
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Reflections0
- Outdoors
- November 27, 2019
Thanksgiving weekend is recognized as the most heavily traveled weekend of the year. It is a fact, as thousands upon thousands of people all across our state and across the nation will fly or drive to meet up with friends and relatives to share some quality time together. There will be football, lots of food
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Give Back Before Giving Thanks0
- Editorials
- November 20, 2019
Thanksgiving is just a beat away, but before we gather round the table and share what we are thankful for this year, let’s take a look at what we can do locally to help those less fortunate before the holidays. If you have a student that attends Jackson Elementary, consider sending them to school with
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The Vegetable Side Dish0
- Advice
- November 20, 2019
In 1621, Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. Fast forward almost 400 years, and Thanksgiving still is a feast, but we’ve added football, euchre, and drinking wine in the afternoon. At least those have become the traditions for my husband’s family in Ohio, where we celebrate Thanksgiving. If, like me, you
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The In Between Time0
- Editorials
- November 13, 2019
This is a bit of an odd time of year. Halloween is behind us, it’s bordering between fall and winter, and it’s not quite the holiday season yet. I know the Christmas music I hear inexplicably playing everywhere already would lead you to believe differently, but — no really — it’s not quite the holidays
READ MOREPGC Predicts Good Fall Turkey Season0
- Outdoors
- November 13, 2019
After a couple of years of light fall turkey harvests, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is predicting a substantial statewide turkey population of around 212,000 birds for this year’s hunters. I have been seeing a pretty good number of turkeys over the past few months, but some hunting friends I’ve talked with have told me they
READ MOREA Veterans Day Appreciation and Monster Buck Anticipation0
- Editorials
- November 6, 2019
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, they’re blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” You know I like musical references, and this seemed like the perfect one. It’s time to take down all those roadside election signs. A message to the candidates and their supporters, please
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A Bit of This and That…0
- Editorials
- November 6, 2019
So, on October 26th, I had the amazing chance to go ‘Over the Edge’ as part of a fundraiser benefit the YWCA, the YMCA and the Williamsport Educational Foundation. With 60 or so rappellers taking the ‘leap’, over $50,000 was raised! I had a terrifyingly fun time doing my rappel. You don’t really think about
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“It Was Bear – 1, Hunter – 0”0
- Outdoors
- November 6, 2019
If you hang around the neighborhood sporting goods store long enough, you are going to hear plenty of stories – some of them believable, and some not. More often the tales will tend to elevate the hunter as the winner in the description of hunter against quarry, but once in awhile someone relates a story
READ MOREFall – To Hunt or Fish?0
- Outdoors
- October 30, 2019
The fall season is no doubt a very active time for most everybody; leaf raking, grass cutting and a host of other outside jobs that should be completed before the cold weather sets in. For the hunting and fishing types fall is especially active given that all kinds of hunting seasons are available not to
READ MOREFinding Fall turkeys0
- Sports
- October 23, 2019
The 2020 fall turkey season is fast approaching, and in our general area, you can pursue turkeys starting Nov. 2 till Nov. 16 and then again on Nov. 28 and 29. Dates vary a bit in different WMUs, so be sure to check your Hunting and Trapping Digest for the unit you plan to hunt.
READ MORESquirrel Hunt is Good Training0
- Outdoors
- October 9, 2019
I know archery deer season is just getting underway, and it won’t be long until we are pursuing the rest of the “big three” — bear and turkeys, but you don’t want to overlook the small game potential either. I still do some rabbit hunting, an occasional grouse hunt, and I’m willing to chase after
READ MOREMore Opportunities on Tap for Hunters This Year – The prime time of Pennsylvania fall hunting seasons is just around the corner.0
- Local News, Outdoors
- October 2, 2019
Although some hunting seasons are underway, the cooling temperatures and changing leaves signify the best is yet to come. Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, Oct. 5, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders about new opportunities. Among them are additional early bear seasons and a longer
READ MOREBounty of the County0
- Obituaries
- October 2, 2019
I have been blessed to have been able to travel throughout the state and around the globe both during my working years and now in retirement. I am always amazed that when I am away from home, my mind constantly wonders back to Northcentral Pennsylvania – the area of my roots. I feel very fortunate
READ MORESome Changes to the Coming Hunting Seasons0
- Outdoors
- October 2, 2019
When it comes to what’s new with hunting this coming year, there are several changes of significance. Of course, the change from a Monday deer opener to a Saturday opener got a lot of attention as well as the usual controversy and some pretty strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Just how this
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Fall Habitat Work0
- Outdoors
- September 11, 2019
As the summer days shorten and fall is almost upon us, let’s take a look at what we can do over the next month or so to improve our habitat for the wildlife we hope to aid through the upcoming winter months. Even though the daytime temperatures are slowly dropping as fall approaches, there is
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Small Game = Big Opportunities0
- Outdoors
- September 4, 2019
Throughout most of Pennsylvania, you will tend to find that most hunters focus their time and attention on big game hunting – pursuing our whitetail deer, black bear and wild turkeys. It seems that fewer hunters these days spend time in the woods in pursuit of our small game, and they are missing some great
READ MORECutters Season Ends Sept. 20
- Sports
- August 28, 2019
Only a few days left to catch Cutters Baseball during the 2019 season! We’ve got some great promotions to wrap up this year’s campaign so be sure to redeem those unused vouchers, rainchecks and tickets and come out to cheer on the Cutters now through Labor Day! Cutters Roster Moves August 8 – RHP Adam
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Hunters Should “Walk Tall…!”0
- Outdoors
- July 31, 2019
Hunters are the “salt of the earth.” Yes, without a doubt, there are the few exceptions – you know – the ones who usually make the news like the occasional slob hunter or poacher. They are the ones who seem to be talked about most often, especially by those who hold some degree of opposition
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Legislation0
- Outdoors
- July 24, 2019
As responsible sportsmen, we have a duty to be aware of past legislation that affects our sport and pay attention to those laws that are being proposed that could affect the future of our outdoor activities. Part of the pride that hunters, fishermen, and conservationists can feel is reflected in some of those acts or
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… “Whitetails”0
- Outdoors
- July 10, 2019
There is probably no other single word in the English language that will conjure up so much daydreaming and conversation among fellow hunters than the word “whitetails!” While there are certainly many avid turkey, bear, upland game and waterfowl hunters from coast to coast, the majority spend more time talking about whitetails than any other
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Gaining Permission to Hunt0
- Outdoors
- July 3, 2019
Hunters today have basically three options when it comes to having a place to hunt. There is public land, such as our Pennsylvania state game lands and state forests, but they can sometimes be crowded by other hunters who you don’t know and can’t be too sure they are ethical sportsmen. You could join a
READ MOREFestive Facts for July 4th0
- Holidays, Independence Day
- July 3, 2019
Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to Britain’s King George to explain why
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… The Season of Birth – The Season of Death0
- Outdoors
- June 19, 2019
For all of us who enjoy the out of doors and watching nature at its best, springtime is a wonderful season to observe some of the greatest moments in the world of wildlife. It is the time of year when all manners of birds and mammals give birth and nurture their young — replenishing and
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