Since 1996, the population of monarch butterflies in the Eastern United States has declined by about 90%, and one of the biggest reasons is loss of habitat. Monarchs need early successional vegetation, with all the various flowering plants, such as goldenrod and milkweed, that often can be found in fallow fields, such as fields that
I’m sure it’s no secret that me, my wife, and several of my buddies love to spend time on the ice during the winter months. Over the last few years, safe ice has been hard to come by, but fortunately, we were able to get on the ice several days at the end of December.
There are good days and not such good days to head to the woods to do some habitat work. The past few days, with temperatures below zero and wind chill temperatures well below zero, were not good days! But as things warm up a bit and we return to more comfortable conditions; it will be
Days after Penn State’s hopes for a national championship were dashed by a series of questionable play calls and lack of execution, the topic of conversation at a church social gathering was predictable. While second-guessing is nearly 100% accurate, the Nittany Lion fans present never-the-less vented their feelings and disappointment over Notre Dame’s 27-24 win
Much love, folks. I trust this New Year is off to a great start. My heart goes out to those in Southern California. I have touched base with my parents concerning the fires. They reside in West Hollywood. All is well for them, but they know many who were impacted. My father has sent me
Since 1962, the Harlem Wizards have entertained and delighted audiences across the country while raising money for worthy causes. The Wizards will return to Williamsport on Thursday, January 23, at the Williamsport High School basketball court, affectionately known as the “Magic Dome.” This event will help raise funds for the Williamsport Area School District Education
In the waning moments of a game whose eventual outcome had been determined, the smallest player on the team received a pass on the right wing and eyed the hoop, ready to shoot. Just as the ball was released, the referee’s whistle blew. A foul was called, and the shooter stepped to the foul line,
The Nittany Lions reached the College Football Playoffs. They won two games and made it to the semifinals. Unfortunately, costly plays down the stretch led to their demise, and they were defeated by Notre Dame 27-24 in the Orange Bowl. Penn State’s season is over. They were one game short of a national championship appearance.
Believe it or not, the hunting season is not over yet; several species of small game can still be hunted. Squirrels, pheasants, and rabbits are still in season until the 28th of February, although pheasant hunting is pretty much limited to those areas that the Pennsylvania State Game Commission stocks. Like a lot of hunters,
The final day of the statewide flintlock season is behind us, signaling no more deer hunting until this coming fall. Hopefully, you found success and are now wondering about the best way to prepare venison for a family meal. To start with, the best assurance of a tasty meal is a well-placed shot, proper field
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, apparently, San Francisco 49ers’ linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was devoid of the spirit of the season. During the third quarter of his team’s game against the rival Los Angeles Rams on December 12, Campbell refused to take the field and enter the game, thus committing the cardinal sin of
I was glued to my big screen the past few days. I am not the biggest college football fan, but the 2024-25 playoffs have been grand. Yes. I am rooting for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Teach is a proud alum. We have been to many games. Johnny Goodtimes is retired. He was that guy.
