The area’s finest minor leaguers aged 7-10 have gathered at our magnificent cornfield off of State Route 973. Massive crowds travel some fifty miles just to Cogan Station each year to witness many outstanding plays and spectacular performances. A few fans pitch a tent, and folks spend a great deal of time at our little
Similar to the importance of the pitcher/catcher battery for the success of a baseball team, the relationship developed by a football quarterback and his center is paramount to the positive accomplishments of a football team. For former Warrior Run High School QB Charlie Fisher, currently, the wide receiver coach at Arizona State University, the bond
For even the most skilled climbers, scaling a mountain is a laborious task. The ascent is slow and calculated, one step at a time, not looking back at where you’ve been but giving full concentration to the summit that lay ahead. But even for a Mountaineer, that zenith is often allusive. The South Williamsport High
Williamsport school teacher Mike Habalar was one of ten area runners who participated in the annual Boston Marathon this past April. In last week’s column, Mike shared his thoughts on the benefits of running and his training regimen that led him to Boston. This week Mike reveals his race day experiences of running in the
The 2019 Williamsport Crosscutters season begins on THIS Friday, June 14 when the Cutters host the State College Spikes at 7:05p.m.. Opening Night 2019 is presented by Protective Services & Backyard Broadcasting. There will be loads of opening night festivities including a local swearing-in ceremony of local recruits by the U.S. Army as well as
A long time ago in a gymnasium nearby- I was introduced to an extraordinary young man. I had already seen him in action, and I was highly impressed with his skill set. We got to talking and hit it off immediately. His name was Alize Johnson, and I vividly remember that very first conversation. He
You can go to your local outdoor store and come up with many, many gift ideas for Dad on His Day. You can go online and find hundreds of great gift ideas to make His Day a little brighter. And, you can browse through the many catalogs you or he receives in the mail to
It’s no secret that I enjoy fishing for several freshwater fish, but in all honesty, I would have a hard time picking my favorite species to target. Certainly, trout rank pretty high on my list, but bass are right at the top with them. I guess my favorite would be the one I’m fishing for
NFL fans learned with sadness the news of the recent death of former Green Bay Packer quarterback Bart Starr, who helmed the Packers to five NFL championships during the 1960s, but did you know that one Williamsporter, Jack Losch, was selected by the Packers 16 rounds before Starr in the 1956 NFL Draft. Losch was
Spring gobbler season has ended, and for many it would appear that hunting is over until the fall seasons begin. But, for those who still want to spend time in the field and participate in some fruitful hunting, it’s time to target coyotes. It is a common comment among turkey hunters that “If you can’t
With the opening of bass season only days away on June 15 there are a lot of serious bass fishermen putting final touches on their tackleboxes making sure all the right lures are available. Truth is, a lot of serious bass fishermen have already been putting those lures to work during the off season when
North Central Pennsylvania is the bomb. Yes. We live in an area with several natural treasures. I do my very best to take full advantage, but work and chores seem to get in the way. I prefer to fish and love to kayak. The recent downpours and tornado warnings have limited those opportunities. Hiking is
