In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray over 38,000 acres of state game lands this spring. Spongy moths previously were known by the common name gypsy moth, but the Entomological Society of America has changed the name. Spraying is planned for 16 different state game lands — 38,146
Whether you are seeking to fill your second spring gobbler tag or are still looking to connect with the first bird, there is still time to use some late-season tactics to get the job done. All day hunting for spring gobblers begins on Monday, May 19 (which means you can hunt from one-half hour before
How many times have you been out on a trout stream and seen someone netting trout regularly? When we see someone hooking up pretty consistently, the first question that probably comes to mind is, “What are you using?” In my early days of trout fishing, I watched the guy who taught me the art of
It was a beautiful day as the school bus carrying the South Williamsport softball team began its journey to Wilkes-Barre for a key matchup with highly regarded Holy Redeemer. Traveling across Route 80, the normality of the trip was shattered with shrieks of laughter as players scurried to close windows as a sudden storm brought
No words, folks. I feel so bad for the family. Continued prayers to my friends in South Side. This little girl has been on our minds for the entire week. The community has thankfully responded. Hopefully, we will find some closure. The Susquehanna River is quite majestic. But with the high water, anything can happen.
Dear Blabby: I hope you can help me. As the mother of twins, a boy and a girl, the past twelve years of my life have been devoted to my kids and the wonderful sports activities they have so much enjoyed. My son plays football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and baseball in
Have you been fishing? My bearded friends ask, but unfortunately, the answer is no. They are quite puzzled, as I have been busy with Warrior Golf. I hope to get out this weekend, and we are planning an Amish float trip soon. I can’t wait. Congratulations to my boys on another fantastic spring. It wasn’t
The Pennsylvania spring gobbler season is now underway, and if your preseason scouting pans out, the stars are all aligned, and your calling ability proves successful, you might just be rewarded with a prized Pennsylvania gobbler! The majority of those who get up every morning well before daylight, trudge deep into the woods ahead of
How often have you been driving down the road past that dead deer you saw lying at the edge of the highway and spotted a couple of turkey vultures feasting on the deer remains? If you don’t see vultures feasting on the deer or other carrion, you are likely to spot them perched in a
The news spread like a fire. The Community Arts Center got the nod. Bob Dylan was to perform in Williamsport on April 22. Tickets went on sale the first week of February. We were the last scheduled stop on his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour.” The prices were extremely salty. And they were selling
Perhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as
While the area enjoys the annual arrival of May flowers, the reorganized South Williamsport Area Mummers Inc. is hard at work planning the fall renewal of the community’s long-standing 78th annual parade scheduled for October 18. Organizers have announced that the parade will feature a Cartoon Theme, encouraging marchers to join in the fun with
