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  • Eck and the Warriors

    Eck and the Warriors0

    Props to the Montoursville Warriors on a fantastic season. They are heading to the 4A PIAA State Championship. The outcome will be determined by the time we go to print. But win or lose. These guys are rock stars. We are so dang proud. I have many ties to their coaches and players. I hope

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  • Looking Back0

    H.G. Wells’s 1895 science fiction novel Time Machine has been much scrutinized and talked about over the years. The work suggested a concept of time travel using a device to travel purposely forward or backward through time. Not being a Wells fan or proponent of the notion, I have previously never paid any attention to

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Summer Is Finally Here!0

    I fondly recall my early years growing up in northern Lycoming County. Hours upon untold hours were spent outside — fishing, hunting, hiking, exploring, and watching the wonders of nature unfold time and time again. Great memories were formulated, and it was a very healthy environment to spend those youthful years. No cell phone. No

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  • On the Lookout

    On the Lookout0

    As spring rolls to an end and summer approaches I find myself on the lookout for the new additions to our local wildlife populations. As usual, one of the first to show up are fawn deer, and over the past couple of weeks, I am finally starting to see a fawn or two each week

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  • It’s All Over!0

    The proms have concluded, planned with such care Flowers and dinners and fancy dresses to wear The Seniors have realized those school days are gone Teachers and coaches had told them it wouldn’t take long Graduations are over, hats thrown in the air Some have expressed sadness while others don’t care Those days in the

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  • Bass Pro

    Bass Pro0

    Local business leaders and public officials made the announcement. When the news broke — I went ballistic. Sure. I heard some rumors. No way. But I remained optimistic. BASS PRO SHOPS is coming to Williamsport. Gene — are you serious? “Securing this partnership with BASS PRO SHOPS is a testament to the unwavering commitment between

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  • Three Pennsylvania Players Dot the Roster0

    The early season roster features three players with Pennsylvania roots including INF Ryan Kennel, who spent part of his youth in Williamsport along with INF Matt Ilgenfritz from New Cumberland, PA. 2025 marks their third year in summer league competition. Another PA native on the roster is LHP Cade Davis from Bloomsburg, who played high

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  • Gear First-Time Campers Will Want to Take Along to the Campsite

    Gear First-Time Campers Will Want to Take Along to the Campsite0

    The natural beauty of the great outdoors compels millions of people to incorporate nature into their daily routines. Whether it’s a morning walk around the neighborhood, an oceanfront weekend spent with toes in the sand or an afternoon lounging on a lake, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Camping is a

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  • What’s My Line?0

    There’s not much question about it, when it comes to fishing, probably the most common topic is what lure did you use to catch fish? Indeed, lure presentation is an important part of a successful outing, as is the right size and type of rods and reels being utilized. All too often, however, we seem

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  • The Roving Sportsman… A Most Memorable Father’s Day!0

    You can visit your local outdoor store and discover numerous gift ideas for Dad on His Day. You can find hundreds of great gift ideas online to make His Day a little brighter. And, you can browse through the many catalogs you or he receives in the mail to come up with some great ideas.

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  • Girls on the Run at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships0

    I know that I don’t delve into sports very often, but sometimes things just play out that way (pun intended). The fact that I regularly joke about not running unless I’m being chased makes this even more ironic. But let’s ignore all that and talk about Kylie Temple and the amazing year that she has

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  • Cutters Baseball Returns Friday0

    Extensive research has revealed there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that Queen’s We Are the Champions is the ringtone on Gabe Sinicropi’s phone. But the Crosscutters organization has every reason to be proud. “It is a very positive thing to point to,” Sinicropi, the team’s director of marketing, echoed, referencing the Crosscutters 2024

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