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Happy Easter!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- March 27, 2024
Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I always have so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s right up there with the 4th of July! But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are
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He Has Risen!0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- March 27, 2024
One thing I was never good at was being a testimony to others about Jesus in person. I idolized my Gram, Lois Liddick. She would witness to anyone, anywhere. “Let me tell you about my Jesus,” she would say. I remember her and Pap having a blue and white sticker on their storm door off
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Madness and Fools: Weird Words Through April 1 0
Joseph W. Smith III
- Weird Words
- March 20, 2024
You would hardly believe how many synonyms our language has for idiots, dummies, dopes, boobs, nincompoops, and morons. (OK, OK — so maybe you would believe it….) Since we all know — and often feel like — brainless people, I’ve been wanting to share these with my readers; and the approach of April Fools’ Day
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Be Awoken by Faith, Not Fear and Hatred 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- March 13, 2024
There has never been a time when one’s faith has been more important. There has also never been a time when one’s faith is being tested by fear and division. We witnessed this on many levels this past week. As we have now sprung ahead into daylight savings time, let’s talk about what is most
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The Roving Sportsman… It’s Bluebird Time!0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- February 21, 2024
In the early years of growing up in the countryside of Lycoming County, it was a tradition to watch for the early arrival of robins — signaling the soon to occur arrival of spring. It usually meant that the winter weather and snowfalls were about to be replaced with warmer temperatures, daffodils, and green grass.
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Simple Fall Joys 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- October 11, 2023
Kenzy has been ready for Halloween since the middle of August. She couldn’t wait to decorate her room and anything else she could get her hands on. Her favorite is setting the table for dinner. She will decorate the middle of the table with her decorations from her room or my decorations around the house.
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The Roving Sportsman… Recent Tick Information Updates 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- August 23, 2023
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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A Lunch Surprise 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- April 19, 2023
We were busy getting ready for Easter. Our family was all coming over. It was the weekend before, and we were doing yard work. The normal spring clean-up and getting our plastic eggs on our front bush with our light-up bunny. (Yeah, I was a bit behind on that.) We had a big mountain stone
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Happy Easter!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- April 5, 2023
Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I had so much fun prepping for our annual Easter contest this year! Next to the Fourth of July, Easter is one of my favorite holidays. But before I get too far into my article this week, let me ask you a question. Are you ready?
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Family Easter Outfits 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- April 5, 2023
Spring is here, and it is almost time for the Easter Bunny to come hopping down the lane. Many of us have childhood memories of getting new church clothes for Easter. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or homemade, Easter was a time for a bit of springtime finery to be put on display. Now
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If Everyone Loved Jesus 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- April 5, 2023
Can you imagine if we lived in a world where everyone loved Jesus? How amazing would that be? To be surrounded by people who love and trust in him. People would be happier, kinder, and have so much more hope to hold on to. What if everyone held a door open for you? OK, what
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Plan Ahead for an ‘Eggceptional’ Easter Egg Hunt 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- April 5, 2023
Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may be served as morning treats. And faithful Christians may dress up in their Sunday best to attend religious services. Easter egg hunts are another time-honored component of this festive occasion.
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A Hoppy Easter Cake 0
Press Release
- Uncategorized
- April 5, 2023
Warmer days at the start of spring means Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies. This Easter, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful
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Celebrate Easter with Family-Friendly Fun 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- April 5, 2023
Gathering for Easter means bright decor and flavorful food with those you hold nearest and adding some extra “egg-citement” to the holiday can come easy. Let your inner kid shine through with games and activities everyone can enjoy whether it’s at the kitchen table, in the backyard or gathered around for story time. Hunt for
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Six Easter Egg Coloring Tips 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- April 5, 2023
Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year). Christians adopted similar traditions to symbolize aspects of the Easter story. Originally Christians dyed eggs
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Easter Egg Hunt Continues…0
Steph Nordstrom
- Uncategorized
- March 29, 2023
Once again, boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a
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Crow or Raven?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- March 22, 2023
I was talking with someone the other day, and they told me they saw what looked like an unusually large crow. When I said that what he saw was very likely a raven and not a crow, he seemed a little surprised. What’s interesting is that about ten minutes before our conservation, I watched a
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Christmas in a Store Near You 0
Jeffrey Allen Federowicz
- Uncategorized
- October 12, 2022
Frost on the pumpkins, a cool nip in the air, and the mountains getting dressed in their finest shades of crimson red, golden yellow, and vibrant orange means it’s that time of year. Time for Christmas! The jumpstart on Christmas began two weeks after Labor Day when Santa left cases of Christmas sweets at local
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The Roving Sportsman… Father’s Day Weekend – Day Two 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 6, 2022
My two sons and I had declared the first day of our Father’s Day Weekend fishing extravaganza a huge success! Yes, we did not land nor even hook a fish throughout the entire day, and it would take a dedicated fisherman to understand how someone could call a day without catching a fish a “success.”
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Peregrine Falcons 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- June 8, 2022
Like most folks out here in rural Pennsylvania, I enjoy seeing a wide variety of birds, and like many of us, I really get a kick out of spotting some of the “big guys” like hawks, ospreys, and especially eagles. Some hawks, like red-tailed hawks, are often seen perched in trees along major highways, where
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Happy Easter!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Easter, Editorials
- April 13, 2022
Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I have always loved putting together Easter baskets and can’t wait to put together some Easter surprises this year! Next to the Fourth of July, Easter is one of my favorite holidays. But before I get too far into my article this week, let me as
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Easter Bread is a Tradition in Many Homes 0
Family Features
- Easter, Holidays
- April 13, 2022
Families share many Easter traditions. Easter in a home with people who trace their ancestry to Italy will likely feature “Pane di Pasqua,” which translates to “Easter Bread.” Easter Bread is a ring of sweet bread that can be adorned with candy sprinkles. Some people nestle colorful hardboiled eggs within the twisted dough as well.
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Easter Shopping in Downtown Williamsport During the 1950s 0
Jeffrey Allen Federowicz
- Easter, Holidays
- April 13, 2022
It’s Easter Saturday, 1955, and Peter Cottontail is hopping mad trying to find Easter candy, flowers, and Easter bonnets. In 1955 there was no Wal-Mart or Target. The Loyal Plaza hadn’t been constructed, and The Lycoming Mall wasn’t even a dream. {Ha, Ha, build stores in a cornfield 15 miles from town — what a
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Eight Tips for Dyeing Easter Eggs 0
Family Features
- Easter, Holidays
- April 13, 2022
Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring. One story links eggs to Easter as well. According to some religious scholars, Mary Magdalene, the woman who was the first person to see Jesus Christ after His resurrection, was holding a plain
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Easter Egg Hunts and Other Eggceptional Traditions 0
Family Features
- Easter, Holidays
- April 13, 2022
Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions. Since religious as well as secular imagery and traditions have melded to form the Easter
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Easter Egg Hunt Continues…0
Webb Weekly
- Easter, Holidays
- April 6, 2022
Once again, boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a
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We’re Going on an Easter Egg Hunt!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- March 30, 2022
Boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a prize! As
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The Roving Sportsman… Eastern Bluebirds 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- March 9, 2022
The signs of spring are starting to appear. First was the arrival last week of the plump-breasted worm-eating robins. Then just two days later, several eastern bluebirds were perching in the nearby maple tree and checking out the numerous bluebird boxes scattered along the field edge. As bluebirds begin to leave their winter hangouts and
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Brood X Ready to Make its Presence Known 0
Family Features
- Local News, Outdoors
- May 12, 2021
Just when people thought it may be safe to take a collective breath after the roller coaster year that was 2020, something big is on the way — and they’re planning on arriving in the billions. Brood X, also known as the Great Eastern Brood, will be emerging from the soil after many years developing
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The Roving Sportsman: It’s Ramp Gathering Time 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- April 28, 2021
Among birdwatchers, the robin seems to top the list as the “harbinger of spring,” while for those folks who enjoy harvesting wild edible plants, it is the ramp that best signals that spring is upon us. So, what is a ramp and just what is all the hubbub about ramps, anyway? The scientific name is
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Happy Easter!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- March 31, 2021
Hey y’all! I’m so excited for Easter this weekend! I have always loved putting together Easter baskets and can’t wait to put together some Easter surprises this year! But before I get too far into my Easter fun, let’s get to the good stuff! We have the winners in our First Annual Webb Weekly Easter
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Hallelujah! Christ Arose!0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- March 31, 2021
Up from the Grave he arose With a mighty Triumph o’er his foes He arose a Victor from his dark domain And he Lives forever with his saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! *Song by Daniel Thornton* Happy Easter everyone! First and foremost, a shout out to the myth, the man,
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Make Your Own Chocolate Easter bunnies 0
Family Features
- Advice
- March 31, 2021
The Easter bunny is a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Symbolizing fertility and wealth, the Easter bunny became a holiday standard in Germany during the 16th century. The custom of chocolate eggs came along centuries after the Easter bunny, originating in the 19th century in France and Germany. As Easter celebrations evolved,
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