Muncy’s Austin Johnson is an extraordinary young lad. He is a three-time state wrestling finalist. Johnson will go down as one of the area’s all-time bests. He will be heading to Oklahoma State University on a full scholarship next fall. But it is what Johnson does on the gridiron that impresses me the most. I
“Every dog has its day.” It is a phrase most everyone has heard, but I was surprised to learn its origin traces back to the 1500s when uttered by no less notable than Queen Elizabeth I. Paraphrasing that early remark, its implication is that every dog and every person has a period of power or
With just a few more weeks to go, the every-four-year, mind-numbing marathon known as the United States presidential campaign will (hopefully) reach its conclusion. American presidential election campaigns are much longer than in other countries. Many nations have laws on the books that strictly curtail how long campaigns can be conducted. But in the good
Nothing stays the same. Over the years, the only constant is change itself. It is said that without change, everything remains stagnant, and thus, change is a good and necessary thing. As a hunter with over seven decades under my belt, I have witnessed and experienced a great deal of change regarding the image hunters
Winter will soon be upon us, and for some, that means holing up in the house, sitting next to a nice warm fireplace, sipping a cup of coffee, and watching a favorite TV show. While I might occasionally engage in that activity, like many other folks, I will also spend time hunting and fishing through
Throughout most of Pennsylvania, most hunters tend to focus their time and attention on big game hunting — pursuing whitetail deer, black bear, and wild turkeys. Fewer hunters these days seem to spend time in the woods in pursuit of small game, and they are missing some great opportunities to enjoy our abundant hunting options.
That’s right; it’s not just hunting season, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to chalk up some good fishing as well. The fall days offer some great fishing opportunities for a variety of different fish species, and trout should be included in that list. I know most of us think
“What’s black & white and red all over?” asks the familiar elementary school riddle. The ‘newspaper’ answer to the question provided the driving impetus for the recent announcement that longtime Williamsport Sun-Gazette sports reporter Chris Masse is among 11 new members of the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame, who will be formally inducted
I have mentioned before that my father and I are building an addition. Yes, we are two years in and almost finished. I did my best to chronicle the entire experience. There was never a dull moment with our foolish mistakes and our lack of progress. People continue to marvel at our work, especially those
Yes. I got bumped last week. My lovely editor wrote a beautiful piece. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS FALL? She went above and beyond. Lots and lots of words, kids. Check it out. Now Steph needed some extra space. She borrowed Jimmy’s. Who then took mine. No worries. They both asked permission and gave me props. Case
A few years ago, as Major League Baseball’s September was winding down, a friend who is a die-hard Yankees fan proclaimed, “That’s it, the season is over,” as his beloved pin-strippers were eliminated from playoff contention. The statement didn’t reflect reality, but as the calendar flipped to October, many local fans have seen their favorite
The fall turkey season is fast approaching; most WMUs open on Oct. 29, but the closing dates vary in the various units, so check your particular WMU for the closing date. Hunters may take a bearded or unbearded bird during the fall season. I know a lot of hunters will focus on bagging a bearded
