A Happy Mother’s Day and heartfelt thank you to all the moms. There is nothing more special than a mother’s love, caring, and nurturing. This represents an amazing gift in the plan of God. The bond between a mother’s love and maternal guidance seems to grow stronger as the years pass by, and mom is
READ MOREThis weather lately has been absolutely incredible. If the temps could be like this all summer, I would absolutely love it. My upper lip has been pretty tame so far, and if it could keep it up, that would be great. *Insert cheesy smile here* I had a memory flashback this week, and it was
READ MOREThe Williamsport Crosscutters have released their promotional schedule for the 2025 season presented by UPMC. The Cutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title with a 2-game series in Trenton June 4 and 5. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, June 6 when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Game times
READ MOREThe decline in the number of volunteer firefighters and other first responders is well known. Our area and the rest of the Commonwealth struggle with having first responders who are aging out, and there are not enough younger ones to take their place. What should scare the entire country is that as much as we
READ MORENext week’s edition of County Hall Corner will highlight the Lycoming County Sheriff Mark Lusk. Given the incredible activities he has done in the past decades, his accomplishments would be better shown in a book rather than a column. But it is worth following up on the article in this issue on fire company young
READ MOREIn April of 2021, our church family gave us a very generous gift at a celebration of our twentieth year of ministry at Faith Wesleyan. It was given so we could “visit someone special to us.” We knew they meant our son, Reid, who lives in Hong Kong. Due to COVID-19, our trip was delayed.
READ MOREHow often have you been driving down the road past that dead deer you saw lying at the edge of the highway and spotted a couple of turkey vultures feasting on the deer remains? If you don’t see vultures feasting on the deer or other carrion, you are likely to spot them perched in a
READ MOREMany mothers will attest that few things are better than a little rest and pampering on Mother’s Day. And when it comes to gifts, homemade items are among the most heartfelt. Although schools and day care centers may take the lead and guide children through Mother’s Day crafts, parents and caregivers looking to encourage kids
READ MOREMother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years, and in that time mothers have grown accustomed to certain staples of the holiday. A bouquet of fresh flowers, Sunday brunch at a local restaurant
READ MOREBicycling for fitness and exercise has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years. In this area, the bike path makes that even more attainable. With this increasing demand, one local business has been trying for the last 10 years to help meet and aid in this increase in interest. That business is Williamsport Bicycle
READ MOREThe news spread like a fire. The Community Arts Center got the nod. Bob Dylan was to perform in Williamsport on April 22. Tickets went on sale the first week of February. We were the last scheduled stop on his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour.” The prices were extremely salty. And they were selling
READ MOREThe Williamsport Area School District will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house celebrating the recent completion of major renovations at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School. The event, scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 5, will showcase the school’s transformation into a state-of-the-art facility, which now includes enclosed classrooms, newly constructed administrative offices, and
READ MORELou and Nicole Miele and their family have, for the past 90 years, brought business and employment to Lycoming County and beyond through four generations. While they may be known for jukeboxes and PA Skill Machines, their impact reaches much further. Over the years, the Miele Group has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to
READ MOREI wanted to share how Kenzy’s “Dinner and a River Story” went a few weeks back. I know I shared with you all how she wrote a six-chapter story on the river. She worked really hard on it and made sure all her Grammies and Pappies were in it. I recorded a short clip of
READ MOREHistory is important because it is tough to know where you are going if you don’t know where you have been. Our country has a rich heritage that we should celebrate for the next couple of years, starting now. There are many countries in the world that are much older than the United States, but
READ MOREHappy Easter; may you and your family enjoy a special day of togetherness. As the warmth of Spring renews life and raises the human spirit, so does the celebration of Easter. God’s greatest gift of his only Son and the message He brought to the human realm that ended with Jesus’ death on the cross
READ MOREThis year’s event took place over two days (April 4th & 5th). The event was held at Pine Street Methodist Church in Williamsport. The Lycoming & Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA is beyond grateful to the staff and members of Pine Street for all their support and graciously opening their building to us! This
READ MOREOn April 25th and 26th, the Uptown Music Collective will close out its 2024-25 season at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with ‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems, a tribute to some of the most iconic arena rock bands of the 1980s. Presented by UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan,
READ MORESherry Clapper, daughter of Jack and Sharlene Clapper, has had a long and difficult road in her 50 years of life. She was born mentally disabled, could not walk or talk, and was told by some cruel person that she would be of no value to society. That road has included a severe kidney infection
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, a burst of energy propels you to move forward. It feels like everything is clicking, and you are full of ideas and brimming with contagious enthusiasm. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 You are in the mood to get down to business this week, Taurus. It’s a great time to
READ MOREIn 1736, Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin helped found the first volunteer fire department in the world, the Union Fire Company of Philadelphia. The fine and dedicated men and women of the Loyalsock Township Volunteer Department help continue this fire safety service and protection to your neighbors. They recently celebrated 100 years of existence. The year
READ MORECongratulations to Brandt Harer and Austin Johnson on bringing home state gold earned through their efforts on the wrestling mat. For my money, wrestling is the most demanding sport on the athletes participating. Almost all who finish their high school careers at Hershey have put in more blood, sweat, and tears since they were knee-high
READ MORECue the birds chirping, the sun shining, and the flowers showing off — spring has officially arrived! After what felt like an endless winter (seriously, did January have 74 days?), we can finally ditch the heavy coats and say hello to warmer, brighter days. I heard the first mourning dove while walking my dog the
READ MOREAs the weather gradually starts to get warmer, your thoughts may turn to those home fix-up projects that you have been putting off. Well, this weekend, March 21, 22, and 23, you might find the perfect way to get some ideas about your projects when the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show takes place at
READ MORELast week, when I wrote about spring approaching and looking forward to seeing that first robin, hearing frogs, or getting that first thunderstorm, I didn’t think it would be the next day that this would happen. We literally had our first thunderstorm the very next day, and that same night, I saw a frog crossing
READ MORENow that the fashion weeks from New York, London, Milan, and Paris have wrapped up for those of us who follow along, it’s time to look at some of the trend predictions as we head into spring. The following trends range from real-life wearability to outright ridiculous. But that’s part of the fun and fantasy.
READ MOREI’m sure there are a lot of folks who are rejoicing that the warmer weather is starting to move back into Pennsylvania. Albeit there is still a chance that we could still get some cold temperatures and maybe even some more snow flurries, it won’t be long before the little green buds will start to
READ MOREI want to begin this week with a happy Saint Patrick’s Day; whether you’re Irish for the day or Irish for a lifetime, please get out and about and enjoy all our area has to offer. I must also add that if you’re partaking in adult beverages, please do so responsibly. Don’t allow a little
READ MOREWhat to Know Before you Begin Kitchen upgrades are among the most common renovation projects homeowners tackle. Even so, it’s a big project for a first-time renovation, and the final results are sure to be stronger with some detailed planning from the start. Take into account these five tips from the experts to help first-time
READ MOREAs an essential element that nourishes and revitalizes, water plays a fundamental role in every beauty routine. From the droplets dancing on your scalp as they chase away lingering hints of slumber to creating the lather that cleans and rejuvenates your body, water is at the center of your daily life. Especially where you start
READ MOREAre you tired of running from your failures? Are you weary of trying to fix what you’ve broken? Are you done with maintaining coverups and facades? Are you ready to be at rest and for your heart to be at peace? If so, then Jesus has an invitation for you: Come to me, all you
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