I have been blessed to have traveled throughout the state and around the globe, both during my working years and now in retirement. I am always amazed that when I am away from home, my mind constantly wanders back to Northcentral Pennsylvania — the area of my roots. I feel very fortunate to have grown
Before I begin, I want to thank Jamie Spencer for allowing me to take his space this week so that I could give my space to Editor Steph. Jamie will be back next week! Shohei Ohtani is blessed with unbelievable physical skills, stature, and a baseball mind. The 6’ 4” 210 lb. gentleman is as
It was a sun-splashed, gorgeous Norman Rockwell-type September Saturday afternoon, uniquely perfect for college football. Accordingly, we decided to take the two-hour drive to Alfred, New York, to watch grandson Tucker’s Juniata College Eagles in action. While the results were not what we had hoped for, as the host Saxons won handily, it was a
You diligently spent untold hours preseason scouting, set and checked your trail cameras, and kept accurate records of the ever-changing food sources in the areas you planned to hunt. Your vacation days are set; you have decided which stand you will head to on your morning hunt, and then you check the weather. Light winds
The subject of squirrels came up the other day with our gang at coffee. Squirrels are one of the first game animals we can hunt, and the season is already underway. In my high school days, squirrels were my number one target. Every chance I got, I was off into the nearby woods with my
I was saddened to hear of his passing. My man was an icon. He starred in several movies. His legendary voice was in many commercials. James Earl Jones was the man and then some. He lived to be 93. A once-in-a-generation talent. Jones left his mark. He made an impact. I reference him quite often.
With the arrival of Autumn, football has grabbed the attention of local sports fans, while baseball enthusiasts await the arrival of the October playoffs, culminating in the crowning of a World Series champion. Accompanying the chilly days, a warmth of excitement will emanate from Montoursville next Saturday as the Montoursville Little League will be hosting
This coming Sunday, September 22, is the official first day of fall. Before you know it, on Saturday, October 5, the opening day of the Pennsylvania archery deer season will be upon us. With just over two weeks until the opening day, there is still time for some important last-minute items you should consider. Inventory
I’m guessing that it’s a sign that I’m getting older, but I sometimes find myself thinking about some of the great experiences I’ve enjoyed over the years simply because of my interest in the outdoors. My friends and I will also sometimes talk about the enjoyment and great experiences we’ve had while being in the
That about sums it up! But if you’re not into equations, perhaps an explanation is due. Regardless of the back-to-school schedules of individual school districts and the curriculums involved, many students have begun the task of mastering mystifying mathematical tasks. However, for Wellsboro’s Craig West, solving the above-noted mystery has been top-of-mind since long before
My articles are submitted on Friday. My lovely editor has everything else finished, and she is patiently waiting. I do my best not to leave her hanging. I have been on a roll here lately. Perhaps I conquered my struggles with mobile freelance procrastination. Yes. There are so many great stories to tell. I lost
Now that September is here, turkey hunters are on the lookout for potential hunting locations. Each week, in my daily travels, I have spotted hens with their broods and, in some cases, three or four gobblers in a group. On the other hand, I’ve talked to some turkey hunters who say they haven’t been seeing
