It is estimated that each year, half a million volunteers around the globe support the Little League Baseball and Softball programs. Fittingly, when Little League expanded the number of teams participating in the World Series in 2001 and needed a second stadium, they chose the name Volunteer Stadium. In a few weeks, that stadium will
Last year, a northern Lycoming County landowner whom I have known for quite some time approached me about helping him design and develop a food plot. He owns 120 acres, which included 50 acres of open fallow fields and a wooded area of about 70 acres that stretched up a hillside and across a mountain
As we move into these midsummer days, I find a couple of wildlife developments that seem to interest those of us who hunt. Sure, I’m always on the lookout for wildlife in my travels, but when this time of year rolls around, I find myself especially interested in spotting turkeys; not just gobblers but also
A week or so ago, some friends called me and sent me some photos of blackbirds at their river lot property. There were five blackbirds, but one was more white with some dark markings. When I studied the photos, it certainly appeared to be one of the blackbirds, but with the odd coloration. After some
A summer weekend in Montoursville brought together far more than youth soccer. Families, volunteers, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations united for the third annual Kicks 4 Canines, helping make the tournament’s largest year yet while supporting a meaningful community cause. Hosted at McCall Middle School by UnitedGoals USA in partnership with the Montoursville Lady Warriors
Regardless of one’s endeavor, successfully performing a feat with 43,863 partisan fans wildly cheering against you is not for the faint of heart. But St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker was more than equal to the task, blasting six home runs on his final six swings to edge Philadelphia Phillies favorite Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in
Montoursville went undefeated to win the Steve Kreamer Memorial Minor League Tournament. Bottom left to right: Russell Christman, Gannon Kita, Harrison Twigg, Gabe Klotz, Troy Boob Middle Row left to right: Kaiden McMunn, Ryker Kukucha, Glenn Smith III, James Gleason, Aubrey Alexander, Beckett Kimble Coaches Left to Right: Jake Gleason, Glenn Smith, Glenn Smith II,
The 96th Williamsport Invitational is underway. The premier better-ball partners golf tournament is fantastic. It is one of the best in the state. I haven’t teed it up in several years, but many of my friends are in the field. There is always a nice mixture of talent. Young and old. The very best amateurs
A hike through forests and fields this time of year can produce some interesting results. Not only does one have the opportunity to observe the antics and activities of young birds and mammals, but many other interesting sights and sounds abound. A frequent sight during the early light of a new day is the presence
While the smoke from the various fireworks shows celebrating America 250 has long since faded away, the sights and sounds of the holiday spectacular remain vividly entrenched in my memory, as does the reluctance and disdain emanating from those using the very freedoms provided by this country to bash the nation, even on the occasion
I don’t know about you, but I am totally glued. I can’t get enough. I watch every minute of every game. I have always been a fan, but this is quite wild. No matter who takes the field, I am tuned in for each game. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is legit. Setting records on
This time of year, as the sun has set and darkness takes over the landscape, a magical thing begins to happen across the lawns and fields throughout rural Pennsylvania. It is the appearance of fireflies! Each summer, as they begin to show up dancing about in the night sky, I quickly flash back to my
