The boys from West End continue to conquer. They are playing fantastic baseball. This group of talented youngsters is heading back to the Babe Ruth World Series. The 16U squad dominated the PA State and Middle Atlantic Regional. West End outscored its opponents 116-6 in those two tournaments. They were a perfect 9-0, and they
It has been over half a century since my grandfather, Ira Martin Witt, passed away, yet I am happy to say that to this day, I still have his favorite pocketknife. It rests securely within the walls of a safe, as I am fearful that if I carried it, it would join so many others
I guess change is a common thing in the world we live in, but to be honest, the older I get, the less I like having to deal with changes. That being said, it’s probably no secret that we hunters will be looking at a number of changes to our game regulations. One of those
Well, are you ready for the upcoming hunting seasons? They will be here before you know it. By now, you probably have your hunting license and perhaps have even looked over your hunting equipment to see just what you need to upgrade or replace for this fall. For some of you, vacations have been scheduled,
I’m sure it’s no secret that I’m an avid trout fisherman, but it’s been a bit of a challenge for us trout enthusiasts so far this season. For example, one day last week, I managed to get a couple of hours in for trout on one of our local streams; the weather was great, and
Sometimes in child’s play, or a hacker’s round of golf, a ‘do-over’ is called. It is just what the phrase implies, a second chance to handle a situation differently. It’s not about pretending a first attempt never happened, but rather an opportunity to improve an action the second time around. For Williamsport Crosscutters manager Kenny
I was recently asked to tee it up in a major tournament. I used to love golf, but now it’s totally different. Yes. I still coach at my alma mater. I continue to enjoy my interactions with the Lycoming College Warriors. I don’t play much personally. It’s totally cool. I don’t miss it. I’d rather
SECOND-HALF BEGINS Joining the Crosscutters in the second half are some familiar faces. OF’s Max Mandler and Jackson Mayo along with P Tyler Valdez, all members of the 2024 Williamsport Crosscutters. Additionally, 11 players from our 1st half roster returning to the Williamsport for the second-half. SPIKES CAPTURES FIRST-HALF TITLE The State College Spikes finished
With July featuring 90-degree temperatures and August likely to bring more of the same, summer temperatures are enjoyed by many, but present health-related problems for others, particularly senior citizens. Information provided by the Family Practice Center offers useful tips for dealing with the summer heat. After age 65, your body can’t adjust to changes in
SECOND-HALF BEGINS The second-half of the 2025 MLB Draft League season begins this week with a 5-game homestand at Journey Bank Ballpark (July 16-20). While the Cutters spent all of June in 1st place, July was not as kind and they were not able to hold on to the top spot. The team will need
The 13–14-year-old West End Babe Ruth all-star team won a championship on Sunday. George Lepley is the manager. This is his 30th state championship. Scott Naughton, PJ Dincher, Owen Berry and Mike Frederick are assistant coaches. Pictured are: Kneeling: James Naughton and Liam Lucas. Second row: Mason Greer, Cam Denune, Blair Bower and Anthony Dunlap.
Time flies. The older one gets, the faster things appear to spin around you. For me, the time between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July annually seems to go by in the blink of an eye. Memorial Day signals that the uncertainty of spring is finally heading toward the warmth of summer. Then, before
