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  • Maintaining a Lawn Routinely Roamed by Pets0

    Family Features

    Vibrant, green lawns can draw attention to any landscape. Many homeowners toil for hours each week to ensure their lawns are pristine, or invest in lawn care services to help maintain a yard if they do not have the time to do so themselves. While many treatments can be applied to lawns to help them

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  • Memorable Moments in NCAA Men’s Tournament History0

    Family Features

    College basketball fans have it made each March. Come March, scores of college hoops fans anxiously anticipate the tipoff to March Madness, which is a widely used nickname for the wildly popular NCAA Tournament, a single-elimination battle featuring 68 teams competing over seven rounds. Each team aspires to win the championship, but only one can

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  • That’s Amore0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your day (and week, and month, and year) are full of all the love you could hope for! If you haven’t found your Valentine yet, allow me to help! I’ve compiled a list of pick-up lines that are guaranteed* to have the future love of your life fawning all over

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  • Pies, Polecats and Pomegranates: Food-Related Etymologies0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    This week, after a couple of typical columns on oddball vocab, “Weird Words” once again takes up the related field of etymology; that is, where words come from, what they used to mean and how they acquired their current definitions. Here are eight terms related to food or eating, all with an origin that’s unusual

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.” —Neil Gaiman Well, y’all, I did it.

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  • Cadillac Cats’ Winter Blues Bash Slated for Friday, January 120

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Genetti Hotel will be rocking with the sounds of the Blues when the Cadillac Cats, a noted area Blues band in their own right, presents the Winter Blues Bash from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, January 12. The Cadillac Cats hope to make this an annual event each year in January to help

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  • Let’s Find Some Holiday Fun!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Gather ’round the Christmas tree, friends; it’s time to sort out the remainder of the Holiday Season! I know that we are all hustling and bustling, and having bushels of fun finding those perfect gifts, but let’s take a break from that and find some fun things to do! Luckily for you, I’ve done all

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  • My Gridiron Boys

    My Gridiron Boys0

    Jamie Spencer

    One of the joys of scribing is getting to know so many great kids involved with sports. We would get to know one another in high school, and then we would stay in touch. Sometimes, I will do a college or professional follow-up. Yes. It is always fun. There is an impressive list. This keeps

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  • Little Thieves and Hairy Cats: Weird Animal-Word Origins0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    One of the many favorites on my weird-word list is the now-archaic term camelopard. Pronounced “kuh-MEL-uh-pard,” it blends “camel” and “leopard.” The word is a long-ago British attempt to name a then-newly-discovered beast shaped liked the former and colored like the latter. Go ahead — try a guess. (Answer provided later.) In the meantime, after

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  • Can’t Get Enough of this Time of Year

    Can’t Get Enough of this Time of Year0

    Andrea McElroy

    It’s getting to be about that time. SpOoKy season. I know it’s only September, but when you are a Halloween lover like me, September 1 is game on for Halloween. It’s such a fun time of year! Now, let me get this straight, though. I love Halloween, yes. I love black cats, old batty witches

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  • Becoming a Dog Person

    Becoming a Dog Person0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I had never considered myself to be a dog person. Not that I was anti-dog or anything; I just didn’t think they were for me. I was always a cat lady (and still am!). When Steve started talking about getting a dog four-ish years ago, I was a little hesitant. But I figured I’d be

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  • Flathead Fishing0

    Ken Hunter

    It’s not unusual for the subject of fishing to come up when a bunch of us are sitting around sipping our morning coffee. A couple of weeks ago, Tim Herr informed the gang that he and recent Muncy Bank retiree Steve Naylor were planning a guided trip to the lower Susquehanna for some catfishing. Now,

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  • This Week’s LION: Woodlands Bank Everyday Heroes0

    Larry Stout

    Every bank is somewhat different in one way or another, but Woodlands Bank is truly unique. Founded in 1989 by a small group of entrepreneurs who desired a different kind of community bank in Lycoming County, they chose the name “Woodlands” to reflect the lumber heritage of the area. It also had the advantage of

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Recent Tick Information Updates0

    Jon Pries

    With the peak of the tick season about to be upon us, it is important to learn all you can about ticks in Pennsylvania and why it is so critical to be aware of the dangers they can present. Within the borders of Pennsylvania, most folks know about the “deer tick,” but actually, there are

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  • LH Jams Festival 20230

    Dave Bellomo

    It’s that time again, the LH Jams Festival is back in Lock Haven! “We are busy pulling together a great schedule of vendors, artists, and musicians for the 8th annual LH JAMS summer festival!” said Steve Getz, LH JAMS Director and CCAC Board President. “Last year’s festival set attendance records along with our expanded schedule

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  • Special First Friday This Friday, August 40

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The First Friday celebrations each month have been highly anticipated events for more than 20 years. This Friday’s event promises to be an extra special one. August is the month Lycoming Arts Celebrates Williamsport Lycoming Arts Council/LYCOMING ARTS celebrates 63 years (founded 1960), and they also celebrate 23 years of presenting Williamsport First Friday. August

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  • Five Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free

    Five Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free0

    Family Features

    Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100 dogs tested positive for heartworm in 2022, and more than 1 in 4 indoor cats were positive for heartworm infection. External parasites –

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  • Unwanted Guests0

    Charlie Gizenski

    By now, if you planted in spring, you are probably already enjoying the fruits of your labor. I bet other unwanted guests have also been sneaking goodies from your plants. To date, I have seen deer, rabbits, birds, and stray cats roaming my garden. To keep unwanted guests out of your plants, you can try

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  • Wildlife Exhibit at the Taber Museum0

    Press Release

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society cordially invites the public to attend a viewing of its summer exhibit, during First Friday, August 4, 2023, from 6-8 pm. “In the Wilds of Pennsylvania and Beyond” includes taxidermy-mounted specimens and artwork from the permanent collections of the museum, as well as the

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  • What to do When Your Pet is Lost

    What to do When Your Pet is Lost0

    Family Features

    Pets are beloved members of the family. Pets provide unconditional love and companionship to their owners. When a pet goes missing, it can be devastating for their owners, who want to bring their companion animals home to safety as soon as possible. Lost Pet Research & Recovery and PurringPal indicate at least 14 percent of

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People” by Sara Bader

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People” by Sara Bader0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Goodbyes are never easy. Even if it’s just “So long!” or “See ya later,” and there’ll be other times together, your mind lingers on the fun you’ve just had. Call you tomorrow, hurry back, don’t be a stranger, the sting is minimal. But “The Book of Pet Love & Loss” by Sara Bader may help

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  • Spring Checklist for Pets: 6 ways to keep your pets happy and healthy

    Spring Checklist for Pets: 6 ways to keep your pets happy and healthy0

    Family Features

    Warmer weather means it’s time to spring clean, get grooming and prepare your pets’ diets to support them through the season. Keep your furry friends happy and healthy this spring with these six tips from the experts at Zesty Paws, an award-winning pet supplement brand: Give Skin and Coats a Little TLC: Many pets form

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  • Inaugural ‘Rotorfest’ Takes Flight at Penn College

    Inaugural ‘Rotorfest’ Takes Flight at Penn College0

    Press Release

    With eyes on the sky and a wide range of career options, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s emergency management & homeland security major staged its inaugural Wildcat Rotorfest on April 11. With an ideal spring day as a backdrop, the event showcased a variety of emergency response vehicles – including helicopters and ground-support vehicles – for

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  • Diamonds, Deadlifts, and Yardsticks

    Diamonds, Deadlifts, and Yardsticks0

    Jim Webb

    It was a beautiful sun-drenched Tuesday afternoon last week, and I couldn’t wait to get out of the office and up to Historic Bowman Field.  There was a doubleheader to be played at the amazing ballpark that has only gotten better with age.  A couple of games being played at Bowman is nothing new, but

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  • HS Hoops Scene0

    Jamie Spencer

    The regular season is coming to a close, and many high school hoops teams are now gearing up for playoffs. I am out of the loop in some regards, but I have been able to see a few games. This is a great time of year, folks. It brings back so many great memories. 2022

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  • Matty Ice0

    Jamie Spencer

    Matt Ilodigwe has already graduated from Lycoming College. The four-year starting guard was one of our favorites. Matt has a great smile and an incredible demeanor. He was a sniper from the outside and helped the Warriors win a few titles. Ilodigwe led the MAC in many shooting categories. He finished his career with 758

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever. ~ Mark Twain I mentioned last week that

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  • Plenty of Hunting Excitement Remains0

    Webb Weekly

    2022 is winding down. But Pennsylvania’s hunting license year isn’t yet halfway through, and there’s plenty of action to be experienced afield in the coming weeks and months. The final deer seasons of 2022-23 kick off Dec. 26, running alongside many small game and furbearer seasons, making for plenty of options and opportunities. Here’s a

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  • Eagle Grange No. 1: Pennsylvania’s First Grange0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Several weeks ago, in November, the National Grange organization celebrated its 155th anniversary. In view of that, I thought it would be appropriate to write about a local grange with a historical distinction, Eagle Grange No. 1, located right here in Lycoming County, was the first Grange founded in the state of Pennsylvania. A little

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  • How to Pet Proof Your Home When Decking the Halls

    How to Pet Proof Your Home When Decking the Halls0

    Family Features

    The holiday season is a special time of year. Many factors combine to make the holiday season so unique and festive, and that includes all the effort people put into decorating their homes. Much thought is given to holiday lighting arrangements and which tree to buy, but it’s equally important to consider pets when decorating.

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  • Holiday Pet Safety0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Thanksgiving will be all but on us by the time you receive our edition next week. So let’s jumpstart things early and talk about how to keep our furry friends safe this holiday season. With friends and family visiting and us all being out and about and in and out of the house more this

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  • Billtown Blues Association Presents Annual Fundraiser and Announces Lineup for 2022 Fall Into The Blues0

    Press Release

    The Cadillac Cats, Neil Tapp, Ben Brandt and Soul Miners Union, and Chris LaRose and the Hex Highway Blues Band are all set for the Billtown Blues Association’s annual fundraiser Sunday, November 6th, at the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport. The music kicks off at 4:00 p.m. and will parallel the organization’s silent auction, where

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  • Park Place to Host ‘Boo on the Porch’ on Friday, October 210

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Park Place, the former Park Home and, before that, the former Park Hotel, is one of Williamsport’s most venerable architectural artifices; so, it seems only natural that it should help host a spooky fundraiser, “Boo on the Porch” to be held Friday, October 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. This fundraiser helps to fund an

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