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  • County Hall Corner: D.C. Corrupts Even LLWS0

    Most of us who live paycheck to paycheck (or, in my case, from Social Security deposit) do not understand what makes the rich tick. Yes, we know that they can get to wear the finest clothes, go to the nicest restaurants, travel wherever they want, etc., but the rich generally take all that for granted.

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  • Fogarty’s Call0

    As the planning for Bitburg, Germany’s 1973 Little League World Series team reunion began to unfold eighteen months ago, players began to look back with fondness and look ahead with eagerness to a return trip to Williamsport. It has been fifty years since they had experienced the magic of the World Series, and most of

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  • LLWS Wrap0

    I want to congratulate my friends at Little League International. The 2023 Little League World Series was off the charts. Thanks for another great experience. The tournament gets better and better. Jensen and Grandpa Mike made it over to the complex on a few occasions. Hopefully, they will continue this tradition. We are all proud

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  • The More the Game Changes0

    The More it Stays the Same Wow! What a start to the Little League World Series, and as you’re reading this, things are just starting to get really interesting over on the Hill in South Williamsport. In my column last week, I focused on the Little League Pledge and the importance of doing things the

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  • Cuba Comes to the LLWS0

    Maybe it’s me, but I was surprised and a little astounded at the seemingly underwhelming response to the presence of a Little League team from Cuba playing at the Little League World Series for the first time. The 8,000 fans on hand enjoyed the tight 1-0 game, a loss to Japan, but the fact that

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  • Living the Little League Pledge0

    A major league welcome to everyone visiting our little corner of God’s green Earth for the Little League World Series. Congratulations to all the players, parents, and fans as you complete this amazing journey. Baseball is a game woven into the very fabric that makes up our Nation. It can be found within every stitch

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  • Play Ball!

    Play Ball!0

    Every year, I mention that I think of the Little League World Series as the unofficial end of summer. Normally, I see that unofficial end coming, but I’ve got to be honest: it’s really snuck up on me this year. I can’t remember the last time that summer has felt so short! But, since this

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  • Hurdle, Kurkjian, and Rhashan / Wow Hot Stove League Audience0

    For a few short hours last week, it seemed like summer as the “summer game,” baseball, was celebrated at the Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove League banquet held at the Genetti Hotel. The banquet was highlighted by appearances by former Pittsburgh Pirate manager and former Williamsport Bills manager Clint Hurdle, ESPN’s Hall of Fame announcer and

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  • Rounding 3rd and Headed for Football0

    The Little League World Series is one of those events that every sports fan should have on their bucket list. Fortunately, I was born, raised, and have resided my whole life in the Williamsport area. I enjoyed the LLWS as a child, then taking my children and hopefully my grandchildren someday soon. Now that you

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  • Appearance By Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson To Highlight Annual Williamsport Welcomes The World Friday, August 260

    An appearance by baseball Hall-of Famer, Rickey Henderson is the highlight of the annual Williamsport Welcomes the World celebration to be held in downtown Williamsport on Friday, August 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition to an appearance by Henderson, the event will also feature a wide variety of food vendors, kid zones and

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  • The World Returns to Williamsport0

    I trust in God, I love my country, and will respect its laws. I will play fair and strive to win, but win or lose, I will always do my best. As the 75th Little League World Series begins, the Little League Pledge seemed like the perfect pitch to begin my article. After playing a

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  • Welcome Back!0

    I always consider the Little League World Series to be the unofficial end of summer. Back to school is right around the corner and the LLWS is an amazing way to finish off summer vacations. I’m so excited to see the Little League World Series in its traditional form. It will certainly be incredible to

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  • 75th Anniversary: Little League World Series – Runs August 17 to 290

    This year’s annual Little League World Series is special on several fronts. It marks the return of international teams to the Series after a three-year hiatus. It also marks the expansion of the tournament field, going from 16 to 20 teams participating. But perhaps most interestingly, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the LLWS,

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  • Former LLWS Player Joins Cutters0

    RHP Joe Battaglia was recently added to the Williamsport Crosscutters roaster. Battaglia’s last visit to Williamsport was in 2011 when he was a member of the Lafayette, La. Little League squad that competed in the Little League World Series. Battaglia played first base and pitched. He was 1 for 3 at the plate and pitched

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  • Remembering “Dancin’ Doris”

    Remembering “Dancin’ Doris”0

    Two weeks ago, one of this area’s most beloved and colorful people, Doris Myers, died at the age of 94. She was probably better known as “Dancin’ Doris” because of her love of dancing and her passionate pursuit of this love. She was always where things were happening in the community, whether at the Little

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  • Yosemite

    Yosemite0

    My wife and I are on our way home from our West Coast pilgrimage. We decided to leave Jensen in California for another week with his grandparents. Traveling is not Teach’s forte. It seems to get worse with age. She means well, but she definitely struggles in a plane. The poor gal doesn’t have much

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  • Live and Let Live0

    What an amazing time of year it is in our little corner of God’s green Earth. We are so very blessed to live where we do. Please take a break from all the negativity that can be found on the electronic device of your choosing. Please do not become one of those whose emotions are

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