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
There is only one tournament my lovely bride encourages me to partake in, and I have taken full advantage for the past 10 Memorial Day Weekends. My friends and I take an annual road trip to State College to tee it up for the kids. This year’s roster included three good chums and I always
As the room began to fill, the noise level increased incrementally. Soon the conversations taking place all across the room melted into one big buzz as the ‘war stories’ of the games they had officiated elicited smiles, laughter and an occasional contradiction to what was being discussed. The occasion was the annual end-of-the-year gathering of
Head coach Trevor Woodruff announced the first addition to his Bucknell women’s basketball staff Friday, naming former Penn State standout Kelly Mazzante as an assistant coach. Mazzante, who was one of the best local players in history while playing at nearby Montoursville High School, comes back to the area after spending five seasons as an
2019 Coaches vs. Seniors Game Coaches: Benny Eshelman – Central Columbia Joel Worthington – Williamsport Mike Earnest Taylor Hill – Hughesville Adam Hook – Hughesville Mike Lambert Jake King Jeremy Grove – Jersey Shore Zac Martin – Loyalsock Isaac Foust – Loyalsock Chip Rearick – Milton Craig Weaver – Montoursville Jeremy Eck – Montoursville Will
You must agree that, so far, this spring has been a vast improvement over last year — I think we have already had more days of sunshine this spring than all that last year’s continual rainy and overcast days provided! And now, more signs of a wonderful spring are beginning to appear — the birth
The large, slimy looking creature quickly disappeared under a rock ledge and then the lizard-like being turned and peered at me from the darkness beneath the ledge. I was SCUBA diving in a deep hole in Loyalsock Creek when I spotted the somewhat grotesque looking critter; it was my first up close encounter with an
As defined by Webster, it is “1) the effort of two or more parties acting independently to secure the business of a third party by offering the best favorable terms or 2) a contest between rivals.” Both definitions apply to the world of sports and now with the District Four baseball and softball playoffs underway
A happy belated Mother’s Day to all of you moms. My lovely childbearing parent flew in from California to celebrate. It turned out to be a splendid weekend, but GG had a few issues with her inbound connection. We ended up driving to Wilkes-Barre just to save her, and that is why I missed my
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Safe Kids PA Lycoming County Partner, the Highway Safety Network, the Jersey Shore Recreation Committee and Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police today held a bike rodeo in Jersey Shore to highlight bicycle safety and encourage helmet use while promoting National Bicycle Safety Month. The 4th annual event was held in
For many of Pennsylvania’s spring gobbler hunters sweet success has already occurred and some are pursuing their second bird. Others are still seeking their first bird of the season as the wary old birds continue to evade them. The good news is that there is still plenty of time, especially with all day hunting in
