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Before I begin my column this week, I was asked to use a little space for a public service message. Would you please shovel out the fire hydrant in front of or near your house? This may include helping a neighbor who’s a little farther away, who may be elderly or unable to do this.
Well friends, Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us again — which means grocery store aisles full of heart-shaped candy, last-minute flower runs, and at least one person realizing on February 13th that they were supposed to plan something weeks ago. Every year, we see articles promising the perfect date night — candlelit dinners, grand
The cold has a way of drawing us inward, both to the warmth of our homes and to the quieter chambers of reflection, and it was in that spirit that the Lycoming County commissioners gathered on January 29 for their weekly meeting at the courthouse in Williamsport. The winter has been unrelenting this year, the
When it comes to enhancing our hunting opportunities, taking time to improve the habitat where we hunt is one of the greatest investments of time and money we can make. At a time when most folks are pulled in multiple directions by work and family commitments, and when dollars are sometimes in short supply, it
The Super Bowl is history. Punxsutawney Phil has graced us with six more weeks of winter. Income tax preparations have us all grumbling a bit. Hopefully, Valentine’s Day will put a bit of levity into the February proceedings. Ah, but look at the bright side. Major League Baseball players are reporting to Spring Training camps
Like many hunters or people just interested in seeing wildlife, I’m always on the lookout as I travel from place to place. This past weekend, my wife and I had to make daily trips to Bloomsburg to attend the Early Bird Show at the fairgrounds. We traveled the backcountry roads each morning and evening; my
My good friend Nick Tagliaferri and I were somewhat celebrities. OK. That was many moons back. We simply took advantage of our impressive basketball coaching resumes and candid personalities. SPENCE TAG RADIO was well before its time. This weekly gig had many listeners. But no major sponsors. Our successes were very short-lived. I truly believe
A long-held staple in most wardrobes, black pants have gotten kind of a bad rap for being boring and basic. But the good thing about basics is that they are versatile and can be styled with elegance and ease. If you’re in need of some outfit inspiration here in the dull drum of winter or
I have a hard time believing that I’ve been doing this for 12 years! I picked up the torch from Mike Rafferty on a whim, and this column has gotten way more traction than I could have predicted (pun fully intended). Y’all know the drill by now. But in case you need a recap. Every
As January ended, many people who participated in Dry January began to consider returning to their usual drinking habits. This pause from alcohol often highlights how closely drinking habits are tied to heart and vascular health. While Dry January is commonly viewed as a short-term reset after the holidays, extending it or significantly reducing alcohol
Send Help is a new thriller about two people stranded on an island. Since it opened after this article was written, I haven’t seen it — though I suspect it’s too bloody for some of our “family-friendly” readers. (After all, director Sam Raimi — whose resume includes several Spider-Man movies and the sadly neglected Simple
The January 22, 2026, Lycoming County Commissioners meeting opened with the kind of recognition that reminds us why local government works best when it celebrates the people who make everything possible. Cameron Boyer received a well-deserved service award for completing ten years of dedicated work that began in maintenance. At the same time, he attended
The Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 24, and has given preliminary approval to the 2026-27 Seasons and Bag limits. Final approval will occur at the April 10 & 11 meeting. For now, the following information might help you plan out your hunting in Pennsylvania for this fall through next spring. First, a
It has been a few weeks, and I am experiencing a void. I only wanted to get outside to try the new stuff that I scored. I desperately needed some action. I reached out to a chum from work. There was a time when I would fish in the super-cold creeks. Not anymore. It’s not
Well, this has certainly been a winter more like those years ago when it stayed cold, and we seemed to have plenty of snow. Except for that brief period of warmer, rainy weather earlier this winter, it has been a lot more like the cold, snowy winters of years past. The good news is that
Journalism students learn the lesson early in their studies; there is a distinct difference between a reporter and a columnist. The main differences are their focus and style of writing. Reporters provide objective news, while columnists offer personal opinions and analysis. Reporters aim to present factual information without bias, whereas columnists use their space to
Through the cold, the wind, and the snowmageddon of it all, here recently, you may just want to wear whatever is warm and comfy. I have found myself reaching for the same grey sweater dress and fleece-lined black leggings at least once a week, or a white tee, black pants, and oversized cardigan for the
A harbinger of warmer times and weather ahead was held two weeks ago when the Williamsport Crosscutters held their annual Hot Stove League Dinner at the Genetti Hotel. The event featured speakers reflective of our National Pastime, baseball, including former Phillies pitcher and present-day commentator Rickey Bottalico, former Williamsport Crosscutters and Phillies player and 2013
As I was preparing to pen this article this past Friday, the snow apocalypse was on its way. All week, I had heard how the worst snowstorm ever was closing in on our Nation, especially our area. By the time you’re reading this, you’ll know the answer to the question: How much snow did we
January is one of my least favorite months of the year. It’s cold, it’s gray, and it somehow feels like it lasts approximately 100 days. But before we finally kick this month to the curb, there is something important worth talking about: January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the American Red Cross, National
I want to start by thanking The Liberty Group, where I work, for nominating me for Leadership Lycoming. It was truly an honor to be nominated, and after going through the interview process, I was even more appreciative to be selected. I don’t take that opportunity lightly. The Leadership Lycoming program is something special, and
A “lucky hunting hat” has evolved into a unique fundraising program to help bring warmth and heat to those less fortunate. The program is called “Hats for Heat,” and it was the brainchild of Vince Reeder and Echo Mitchell. Vince posted an image of his “lucky hat” online, and the interest from people who saw
Where do snakes go in the winter? No doubt that’s a question that’s been very heavy on people’s minds lately. OK, so it hasn’t been something you have given a lot of thought to lately, but what brought it to my mind was when someone told me that during that brief warm, rainy spell we
First, there are the snowbirds. You know them, the ones who abandon our state and head south for the winter. And then there is you and me. The brave ones, who buckle up, hunker down, batten down the hatches, and grit their teeth in defiance as the winter weather descends upon us, bringing the Arctic
Another rifle deer season is in the books. And if you haven’t tagged a deer yet, there’s still the late archery and flintlock seasons to look forward to. For those who were fortunate enough to fill a tag, the question naturally becomes: How do you want to remember the hunt? Maybe you’ve got a fresh
As the Indiana Hoosiers were close to completing their meteor-like rise to the NCAA football National Championship, coach Curt Cignetti responded to a reporter’s question, answering, “This would make a good movie!” While that could indeed become a reality, trying to sell such an outlandish movie script to Hollywood before Cignetti’s arrival in Bloomington two
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Prepare for a week of unexpected results, Taurus. A significant financial opportunity may appear out of the
Special thanks to my friends from the Williamsport Crosscutters. I was in the crowd for the 18th annual Hot Stove Banquet. It was a rather festive evening. A well-organized event. Great food and camaraderie. Tons of raffles, door prizes, and auctions. $10,000 went to the United Way. The Genetti was packed. Gabe Sinicropi is the
