Thanks to Editor Steph for holding my spot on Page 2 last week. If you read her column, I left the o ce, and I was bound and determined there would be reworks above the arket Street Bridge on the 4th of July. And that’s exactly what I did, although it might have one unnoticed by most. With that amazing, gigantic American Flag wavin in the back round, I was able to stop right on the bridge, as there wasn’t much tra c the ni ht of Independence Day. At just the right time, I began rin bottle rockets, workin my way up to some bi er stuff. The rockets red glare did get the attention of local police o cers, as did my truck bein parked unattended on the bridge.
I m happy to say everythin worked out ust ne. I would like to mention the o cers by name, but I d better not I will ust say several cars represented the local municipalities that keep us all safe. As they recognized who I was and what I was doing, they completely understood and asked me to please stop and move my truck off the brid e. At that point, we all removed our hats, and they joined me in singing the National Anthem. Before I could get to the big bangs, I thought it was time for me to
o. I thanked them for their service and wished them a safe night. I did hear one o cer ask if they should do a sobriety check on r. Webb and heard a quick reply no, that will not be necessary he ust loves our ountry and is a little goofy on his best day.
efore you et upset that I mi ht have been taking up our law enforcement’s time, this is just a spoof. I do want to share a couple of things with you, though.
First up, there has never been a tougher time to be in law enforcement in our great Nation than right now. The challenges they face and the criticism that follows, no matter what they choose in a split second, don’t end. All while bein out there each and every day trying to protect the law-abiding citizens so we can enjoy our freedoms on our local streets. Please allow them to do their job, and when you can help, please do so. A thank you or a kind act toward the men or women in blue goes a long way.
y second thou ht, I ll make it straightforward and simple. There should always be reworks over the reater Williamsport Area on the 4th of uly. Whatever problems need to be solved to make sure this happens next
year, now is the time to begin the work. I thank Backyard Broadcasting and everybody involved for making sure it happened at the u hesville Fair rounds this year. But for 2027, the bombs bursting in the air must return to their home over illtown.
Speakin of the Lycomin ounty Fairgrounds, there’s still time left to enjoy the 155th annual Lycoming ounty Fair. Stop down, look around, and eat your favorite fair foods. I m thinking a hot sausage sandwich, maybe some cactus fries, followed by funnel cake for dessert. Please don’t tell my doctor. There s somethin for everyone at the fair, and a lot of folks put a lot of effort in to win a blue ribbon, no matter what their passion is. Please enjoy all the different displays and take a look at the animals bein shown off by their owners.
efore I et to our second Williamsport rosscutters America s Pastime Giveaway of the season, a special congratulations to Bob Kerstetter r. I was down to visit him before the 4th and deliver our Great American ookout pri es. e lived ri ht within the beautiful farmland outside of Turbotville. e was a very racious
winner, and we could have talked for hours. e enters every year, and this year his wife ave him a little reminder to make sure he didn’t miss it, and he wanted me to thank her. He’s getting a little for etful, like I am. I ll nish up we talked a lot of rosscutter baseball while I was there, and he’s a huge fan.
The utters won the rst-half championship, so that they will host the overall championship ame in September. Tip of my Webb Weekly hat, with the American Flag on the side, to all involved in providin the excitement at Historic Bowman Field.
In staying with our all-American theme, our second rosscutter iveaway will be for anyone in local law enforcement. Thank you for putting yourself in harm’s way so we can enjoy our freedom each and every day. e one of the rst four folks who call or text me at 570-337-0755, and you’re a winner. ou will win 4 tickets and 4 in utters ash to be used towards dinner at the Ballpark. Please, law enforcement men and women only. Enjoy a night out with your family or your colleagues, your choice.
I look forward to talking to you, and good luck.
Let’s all be safe out there and enjoy all the wonderful things our area has to offer!
God Bless America.
Jim Webb Jr.
Founder James Webb Sr. 1944-2012
Publisher/Sales
James A. Webb Jr. jwebb@webbweekly.com 570-337-0755
Iwant to take a second to tell you about an office visit and fundraiser.
For those of you who don’t know, I graduated from South Williamsport in 19-mind-your-own-business. At the time, my guidance counselor was Fred Wood. Mr. Wood stops in the office to see me from time to time, and I always appreciate his visits. I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night, but he can remember students he worked with decades ago!
When he stopped in this week, though, he needed a favor — and I’m happy to help where I can.
Mr. Wood is a board member of a South Williamsport non-profit called Mountie QUEST (Quality Experiences for Students). Mountie QUEST provides students in the South Williamsport School District with “financial assistance for enriching experiences beyond the classroom.”
They give aid to students for field trips, arts and athletic opportunities, and other occasions that extend beyond the classroom, and it is accessible to all students regardless of financial need.
Right now, they are running a capital campaign to raise $10,000 to meet future student needs.
Called the 100 by 100 campaign. They
are looking for 100 donors to each donate $100 to the cause, with a goal of reaching $10,000 by September 1st.
It is limited to the first 100 donors, and donors will be recognized with a yard sign at their End of Campaign celebration. If you would like to donate, you can use the GiveButter link on their FB page or mail a check payable to Mountie QUEST to South Williamsport Area School District, 515 W. Central Ave., South Williamsport, 17702. Please put MQ 100x100 in the “for” section and a note including how you’d like your name displayed on the sign.
You can learn more about Mountie QUEST and their giving on their Facebook page.
And if you know someone who could use their help, reach out at mountiequest@ gmail.com.
I know Jimmy mentioned it, but if you haven’t gotten down to the Lycoming County Fair yet, you still have a couple of days to enjoy the fun. We went down last weekend and had a great time!
I’m a fair-food girly for sure. Deep-fried anything, followed by ice cream and fun-
nel cake, and I am a happy girl! Plus, there are always cute animals around to pet and great artwork from local students to check out. The county fair always has something for everyone!
I also want to take a moment to thank everyone for their support on social media. We’ve had a couple of local pups go missing due to the Fourth of July fireworks, and the amount of sharing and spreading the word that you have done via our Facebook to help get these furbabies home has been incredible. So thank you all again!
Steph Noviello
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2nd Annual River Valley Film Festival Happens July 17
to 19
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
The red carpet will be rolled out, and the atmosphere in downtown Williamsport near the AMC Theater will resemble a glitzy Hollywood movie premiere when the Second Annual River Valley Film Festival kicks off on Friday evening, July 17, beginning at 5 p.m.
The event will feature vendors, music, food, and a literal red-carpet experience in downtown Williamsport before the first screenings begin. Modeled on Lycoming Arts’ popular First Friday events, Red Carpet Friday has quickly become a signature way to welcome visiting filmmakers and local audiences alike to “Hollywood on the streets of Williamsport.”
tion as a rising destination for independent storytellers seeking both discovery and real audience connection.
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Presented by Lycoming Arts, RVFF’s 2026 program features 36 official selections across narratives and documentaries, features, shorts, and music videos. Building on a 2025 debut that brought 20 films from four countries and a full weekend of screenings and Q&As to downtown Williamsport, the 2026 edition continues RVFF’s evolu-
Following all of this, the festival will open its 2026 screenings with a Pennsylvania documentary double feature. The feature documentary Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table) explores Readingbased filmmaker Santo D. Marabella’s firstperson journey as an adoptee born in Italy, exploring identity, belonging, and the legacies of the “Baby Scoop Era” through an intimate, Pennsylvaniarooted lens. Paired with it is The Dying Business, a short documentary directed by Joe Duca that turns its lens on an Italian American family funeral home in Johnstown, PA, and the challenges of sustaining a generational business and connecting regional history to universal questions of loss, work, and legacy.
“The first year of the festival showcased what we have to offer locally,” Festival Director Cory Baney told Webb Weekly. “Year two builds on that to include a larger lineup of films, industry panels, and even more independent films.”
Beyond opening night, this year’s
program showcases a broad range of voices and forms, from narratives and documentaries, features and shorts, and music videos. Also debuting this year are our Late-Night screening and industry panels. The PA Narrative Shorts block will spotlight short films produced in PA or by PA filmmakers, giving audiences a chance to discover new talent grounded in the landscapes, cities, and communities they know.
“The most important part of the River Valley Film Festival is showcasing our local community and the filmmaking community,” said Senior Producer Jonathan Decker. “It’s the integration of these two communities that really makes RVFF such an amazing event.”
RVFF’s firstyear jury, featuring Academy Award-winning Williamsport native Tom Woodruff Jr., entertainment journalists Ethan Alter and Megan McLachlan, cartoonist and “comic maven” Emily Flake, and publishing executive John Shableski, helped establish the festival’s reputation as a serious yet welcoming indie showcase. Those jury traditions continue in 2026, with competitive awards for Best Narrative Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Documentary Short. Alongside audience awards and the festival’s distinctive Millionaire Award for the overall
crowd favorite, a nod to Williamsport’s storied past.
“It’s so exciting to be able to continue to highlight the best of the independent film community,” stated Noah Beiter, committee chair for the Wild Valleys Film Office of Pennsylvania. “We truly believe in the power of independent film and the stories these filmmakers tell. The River Valley Film Festival is a great way to introduce the filmmaking community to what we have to offer as locations, history, and community, and encourage them to use Williamsport as the backlot for their next film.”
Gianna Rupert, Senior Programmer for the Festival, said this about the submissions. “After watching all the submissions for the River Valley Film Festival, I’m excited to be part of the team to showcase these stories. It was a difficult process to narrow down all the submissions to our final selections, but I’m confident the community will love what we have in store.”
Founded in 2019 by Williamsport native and film publicist Cory Baney, the River Valley Film Festival is an annual independent film festival in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, presented by Lycoming Arts. After a pandemic-related delay, RVFF launched its inaugural festival in July 2025 with 20 films
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from four countries, a jury of industry veterans, and the debut of Red-Carpet Friday. This street-festival-style opening-night event drew engaged audiences and visiting filmmakers to downtown. RVFF celebrates both established and emerging filmmakers through competitive jury awards, audience awards, and the Millionaire Award, and is committed to building a vibrant film community, one frame at a time.”
Screenings will run from Friday evening through Sunday, July 17-19, 2026, at the AMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 in downtown Williamsport. Tickets, festival passes, and day passes will be available via FilmFreeway. All official selections, schedule information, and additional panels or events are available on the River Valley Film Festival website.
Schedule for the Festival: Friday, 8 p.m.
Opening Night Double Feature – “Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table)
– The Dying Business Saturday, July 18
10 a.m.: Hometown Filmmaking Panel – Hosted at Otto Bookstore 11 a.m.: Transforming the Beautiful
Game: The Clyde Best Story
1 p.m.: Crime & Parody
3 p.m.: Narrative Shorts Block – Batter Up, Queen! | Brotherly Hypocrisy | Dobrina | In the Middle of Something | Plush Monkey | SAARI (Eng. Island) | Saba | Sunset Smudge | yer smackin
5 p.m.: Delco: The Movie
7 p.m.: Raging Midlife
9 p.m.: Take From Me
11 p.m.: Late Night Shorts Block – Grizzly Peak | High Stakes | The Hunt for the SaraYetti | Something Else Tonight | Tuna Tartare | Where’s My Ghost
Sunday July 19
10 a.m.: The Art of Film Publicity Panel – Hosted at Otto Bookstore
11 a.m.: Documentary Shorts Block – Friends of Duke Lake | On the Flip Side | PEST | Shucking Tradition
12:30 p.m.: Rotten Apple
2 p.m.: The Witchdoctor and the Windmill
3:30 p.m.: On Borrowed Time
5:30 p.m.: PA Narrative Shorts Block – Baby Love | Do Evil Thoughts Make an Evil Man? | IMMOLATION | Job 51 | TAPES | Tetrarch
7:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony & Closing Night Party, hosted by TBC
OBITUARIES
~ Week of ~ July 6th - July 10th
Neven C. “Jack” Myers, 100, of Lock Haven
Kenneth R. (Ken) Raffensperger, 67
Robert E. “Bob” Haffley (94), of Hughesville
Rose E. (Mason) Reese, 80 of Muncy
Rev. James R. Sunderland, Jr., 79, of Montoursville
Raymond D. Palski, 83, of Jersey Shore
Greg Girven, 55
Bonita (Bonni) Yvonne Weston, 801, of Beech Creek
Barbara A. Fullmer, 83, of Cogan Station
Judy Lynn Biddle, 59, of Lewistown
Robert Eugene Lusk, 99, of Williamsport
Carrie Packer, 91, of Lock Haven
Lisa M. Carlin, 53
Jean M. Crawford, 87, of Muncy
Mary Lou Nelson, 82, of Montoursville
Christie R. Sullivan, 43, of Williamsport
Mary Katherine “Holt” Kline, age 97, of Howard
Edwina M. “Winnie” Geraty, 89, of Mill Hall
John W. Corson, Jr., 87, of Jersey Shore
William G. Wood, Jr., 82, of Montoursville
James C. “Jim” Cramer Jr., 65 of Williamsport
Albert H. Fluman, III, 67
Fern Andrea Benner, 88
William H. Kieser, Supervisor
Alvena Tupper, 90, of Montoursville
By Joseph W. Smith III
Quick pop-culture quiz: What do the following have in common?
Tarzan. Sherlock Holmes. Bulldog Drummond. Charlie Chan. Andy Hardy. Ma and Pa Kettle. And a talking mule named Francis. Well, if you love classic movies, you probably already guessed that these are all lm franchises and I picked ones from the Golden Age — because fans of older lms often lament the modern onslau ht
of sequels and prequels yet this is nothin new.
From 1938 to 1950, for example, there were no less than 28 movies based on the “Blondie” comic strip — all with the same cast! And of course, like the “Thin Man” lms with William Powell and yrna Loy, some are better than others but no one complains that they made too many — because we love the characters and enjoy spending time with them.
All of which is my long response to curmud eons who feel bu ed by a fth
Toy Story. While this new one is not quite as grand as the rst three, it s still so much fun that as far as I m concerned, they can go on making them forever.
In the capable hands of writer-director Andrew Stanton — who worked on earlier TS lms, along with WALL-E, Monsters Inc. and Finding Nemo — Pixar delivers another dandy blend of whimsy, action, catchy eye-candy and heart-tugging emotion.
gizmos go obsolete even faster than a Slinky or Potato Head.
This idea is conveyed by introducing several abandoned electronic toys, including the hilarious “Smarty Pants.” Shaped liked a toilet-paper roll and nicely voiced by onan O rien, this is a handheld device used for potty-training — and it ushes out a comical stream of mildmannered bathroom gags.
Alongside this is a delightful parallel plot involving a wayward box of Buzz Li htyears and then eventually, the notion that even electronic toys can be part of the interactive, hands-on gang, if used correctly.
In this latest which frontlines essie and Bullseye — the toy-box gang squares off a ainst an unexpected but enuinely up-to-date nemesis: devices!
Whether it s cell phones, laptops or in particular, pads that inculcate kids into cyberspace, these new gadgets are threatening not only classic toys like Woody, Rex and Hamm, but even the very nature of old-fashioned hands-on play — with its greater level of imagination and creativity.
The main human character here is the shy and friendless eight-year-old Bonnie, whose parents hope to get her more socially connected with the aforementioned Lilypad. At rst, of course, this back res badly but then in typical Pixar fashion the script oes where we don t expect, showing that if anything, these newer
Happily, TS5 returns most of the classic vocal cast (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, oan usack, etc. , alon with a terri c incidental score by Pixar veteran Randy Newman — plus a tuneful new closingcredit song from Taylor Swift. Along with all that, there are just enough references to the earlier lms to keep lon -time fans fully engaged.
Speakin of which For me, the movie s only misstep is its gratuitous throwaway scenes featuring my favorite character from TS4 — Duke Caboom, whose appearance here is far too brief. ut that s a quibble.
A long-time fan of the Thin Man and those early Tar ans, I left the theater more convinced than ever that franchises can be a really good thing.
Especially if later entries are as good as this one.
Joseph W. Smith III
Summer Accessories
Last week, we explored summer jewelry trends and how they can elevate warm-weather basics. Last month, we did a rundown of summer scarves. But necklaces and kerchiefs aren’t the only accessories for summer you can use to experiment with your style.
With temperatures rising, staring into your closet most mornings during a heatwave often leads to wearing purely functional pieces that tend to feel sartorially uninspired. However, utilizing accessories can add polish and make clothes into out ts. ere s a look at summer trends to try out.
Bernadette Ulsamer
This wouldn’t be any type of summer accessory roundup without attention being paid to the seasonal essential of sunglasses. Several styles are trending, but 60s-inspired oversized frames tend to add a sense of drama and elegance to even the simplest of looks. For day-to-day use, I wear Diff yewear s ella sun lasses with a squared-shaped oversized frame. Another fun square pair is Velvet’s Gina tortoise sun lasses. For somethin a bit more retro and dramatic, check out Free People’s Juni Oversized Round Sunglasses in either black tortoise or a more translucent lemon tint lens.
Next up, since layers that add character and texture to an out t are out of the question during these sunny, sweaty days, pile on jewelry instead. You can and should mix and match beaded strands you already own, or if you want to work smarter, not harder in these dog days of summer, pick up a multistrand piece like the Four-Strand Colorful Kantha necklace from ultural lements. This will bring quite a bit of boho to your tank top and pull-on linen pants. If chains and links are more your style, again look to your current jewelry collection and pair several necklaces of varying lengths to create your own stack, or look to oden s Irre ular Layered Necklace for an elegant four-inone piece that will sparkle over your white tee and Bermuda shorts.
For something unexpected, consider adding a brooch to your look. You may think that traditional brooches are oldfashioned; however, it’s not the brooch, but how you wear it, that makes them a fun and modern accessory for summer. Pin a few petite brooches or pins, like Target’s A New Day utter y Flowers rooch Pin set, across a baseball cap or a summertime tote ba . Give your brooch purpose by
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creating a wrap shape to pin an oversized button-down. Or take a bigger brooch, like the Amaryllis Brooch from the Met Store, to secure a neck scarf. I especially like a oral or traditional brooch with a paisley bandana tied around the neck; the contrast is an aesthetic choice as well as a functional one, since wearing a bandana in the summer is practical. Or lean into the sunshiny vibes of the season with novelty pins like Lands’ End’s Bag Pin Set in the theme of “Brunching” with lipstick pins, mimosa pin, and seashore sunset pin.
Of course, we talked about scarves in a previous edition, but I wanted to double down and point out that they are by far the most underutilized accessory for summer. Whether you use them as a head covering, a swimsuit cover-up, a neck scarf, or zhuzhing up your daily look by tying them around your everyday bag, don’t sleep on scarves this season.
In addition to a scarf, you can also add a charm to your bag to add color, create texture, or evoke contrast in a simple T-shirt and shorts. Bag charms can be charming(duh), elegant, or plucky, and are a fun means of giving a little wink toward your individuality and personal style. Of course, last year PopMart led the bag charm charge with Labubus and all that nonsense, and yes, I did buy some for my children, and then, of course,
school banned them because kids were losing them. So, for adult women, you can still have fun with charms and not look ridiculous. For example, Ri e Paper Co’s Enamel Keychains can also work on a bag with those that come with carabiner clips, like their chicken or sardine-shaped chains. Or BaubleBar’s Mushroom Bag Charm available at Nordstrom Rack for a cheeky twist for your book bag or tote. Lastly, shoes. For a change in pace, literally and style-wise, this summer consider giving your standard sneakers and ats a break and instead look for a shoe that takes the best of both in one style. Ballet-inspired sneakers are an unexpected way to add intentionality to any humdrum look. With the rubbery sole and walkability of the classic sneaker and the eye-catching details of a ballerina at, these truly ive you the best of both worlds between function and fashion. You can style a pair like Aldo s Arabesque at with both athletic and non-athletic looks all summer long. For a more colorful option, check out Puma’s Speedcat Ballet Suede in sapphire, mint, or dusky rose and turn joggers and tanks into bold or sweetly romantic out ts. Summer out ttin has its challen es, and while we all tend to opt for simple, straightforward garments to beat the heat, you can still maintain your sense of personal style with thoughtful accessories.
Centers for Healthy Aging
Let’s do Lunch!
If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!
We o er a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.
Come dine with friends or make some new ones!
Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!
Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!
Clinton County Community Center 124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822
Jersey Shore Center 641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591
Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573
Centers for Healthy Aging
Loyalsock Center 1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590
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Mill Hall Center 9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378
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MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
July 13
Roasted pork with apples, warm biscuit with apple butter, mashed potatoes, fresh clementine
Lighter Fare
Seafood salad, romaine with dressing, Italian tomato salad, dinner roll, fresh orange
July 20
Italian pork loin, creamy pesto rotini, Rivera vegetable blend, tropical fruit salad, whole grain bread
Lighter Fare
Sliced ham & Swiss with spicy mustard, rye bread, Mandarin oranges, tomato & cucumber salad, fresh pear
July 14
Chicken with gravy & stu ing, mashed potatoes, vegetable bean blend, Mandarin oranges, whole grain bread
Lighter Fare
Waldorf chicken salad, croissant, Italian tomato salad, fresh grapes
July 21
Cheeseburger, hamburger bun, shaved brussels, German potato salad, gelatin with fruit
Lighter Fare
Honey mustard chicken with lettuce leaf, sandwich wrap, broccoli salad, fresh apple
July 15
Fresh pork sausage link with peppers & onions, sandwich roll, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, creamy coleslaw, whole grain bread
Lighter Fare
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bread, Italian tomato salad creamy coleslaw, fresh apple
July 22
Country fried chicken with white pepper gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, coleslaw, whole grain bread
Chicken fajita wrap with lettuce leaf, corn & black bean salad, fresh watermelon, chocolate chip cookie
Williamsport Sun July 15. 1899
Hiawatha Held Up and the Dancers Walked
The good ship Hiawatha, the double decker steamer of the Sylvan Dell line, plying between the city and Sylvan Dell Park, went fast aground, near the latter point Friday night with members of the Faneul Hall Club and their friends aboard. The result was the entire party walked home.
Friday night was the night set for the club’s third, semi-monthly dance at Sylvan Dell Park, and a fair-sized party gathered at the Market Street wharf. There was some delay about starting. At first the boat’s rudder was reported missing. This was soon remedied and the regular pilot being under the weather, another pilot not so well acquainted with the river’s channels, logs and sand bars was
secured.
A very fine start was made shortly after nine o’clock, and as the steamer proceeded downstream, a suspicious grating sound was audible from time to time. When about one-half mile this side of Sylvan Dell, the boat struck a sandbar or a log and stuck fast. Members of the crew jumped into the water to try and free the steamer and get it into deeper water, but the old Hiawatha was hard aground and not to be moved.
And while this was going the passengers on the upper deck were kept swaying to and fro by the strains of the Stopper and Fisk Orchestra.
A flat boat was procured after midnight and passengers were put ashore on the south side of the river.
Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit Visits Area
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that as part of its yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make numerous stops throughout Penn-
sylvania from July 21 through July 28 to share this mission with the community. Wreaths for Central Pennsylvania will host the free, publicly open local events for the MEE national tour.
The stops are as follows:
– Tuesday, July 21, at The Gamble Farm Inn, 311 N. Main St., Jersey Shore, from 2-8 p.m.
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– Wednesday, July 22, at the American Legion, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy, from 1-7 p.m.
– Thursday, July 23, at Walmart, 1015 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville, from 12-6 p.m.
– Saturday, July 25, during the local Poker Run, at Antlers on the Water, 610 Antlers Ln., Williamsport, from 1-7 p.m.
– Sunday, July 26, at American Legion Post #251, 185 Broad St., Montgomery, Pennsylvania, from 12-6 p.m.
– Monday-Tuesday, July 27-28, at Walmart, 1015 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville, from 1-7 p.m.
“The Mobile Education Exhibit provides the unique opportunity for communities to come together and share the stories of those who served and sacrificed,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of WAA. “The Exhibit also serves as an official ‘Welcome Home’ location for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans and place to teach future generations about the true cost of freedom.”
When the MEE pulls into the
area, all veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour, and speak with WAA Ambassadors and volunteers. They can also share more about the yearlong mission of the national nonprofit, and the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities throughout the country. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans, and other interested groups are urged to come, ask questions, share stories, and experience this one-ofa-kind exhibit.
You can sponsor a veteran’s wreath anytime to support the local WAA program in Central Pennsylvania for $17 at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/PA0586. Each sponsorship goes toward supporting the many free programs and initiatives offered throughout the year, and places a live, balsam wreath on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest on Saturday, December 19, 2026, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
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Horoscopes
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20
How you respond to a situation matters more than how quickly you react, Aries. Interactions with others will feel more charged than expected, but will be effective.
TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21
Taurus, slow down so you can see what actually matters right now. You may feel slightly off if you move too quickly; give yourself time to respond to those seeking your help.
GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21
You may want to say yes to something quickly, Gemini, without giving it ample
time for consideration. Do not jump into things without careful reflection. It’s hard to backtrack.
CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22
What you prioritize this week will shape how stable you feel, Cancer. Focus on those things that matter to you the most and give them your full attention.
LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23
Leo, when your messages are clear and direct, others will understand you more easily and this will keep discussions moving forward. Clarity comes from simplicity.
VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22
This week you may feel a pull between staying comfortable and going deeper into something that has been on your mind, Virgo. When you stay grounded, your decisions will be easier.
LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23
Tell others what you need without conforming to what you think they want you to be, Libra. You may feel pulled between your needs and theirs. Stay clear about what works for you.
SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22
Set clear boundaries around your time this week, Scorpio. Your work will be consistent and controlled. This is how to find success.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21
Sagittarius, plans will move better this week when you keep them simple and flex-
ible. Progress will build when you have a clear and manageable plan.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20
It is important to be direct with others about your limits, Capricorn. Identifying what you are willing to do and what you are not can help you and others to achieve your collective goals.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18
A shift in your perspective this week helps everything make more sense to you, Aquarius. You may feel tension, but take a moment to think before responding to others.
PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20
You may be pulled to either avoid a topic or resolve it quickly, Pisces. Progress builds when you stay present and define what’s actually beneficial.
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EVENTS
PA 250: Folk Healing in the Keystone State
What: Explore Pennsylvania’s role in nature-based wellness in the 1700’s. Learn how healers utilized knowledge of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and other natural ma-
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terials in their healing remedies. This session will touch on knowledge collected from Indigenous nations and the early settlers of the Appalachian Mountain region. During this session you will be invited to explore the folk healing ingredients still found in Ricketts Glen State Park. This session offers a historical look at wellness practices in the 1700’s. There will be NO diagnosing, treating, or prescribing at this session. This is not a medical plants “how to” program.
Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_ state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Wednesday, July 15th, from 10 -11:30 a.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Glens Parking Lot off of Rt. 118 in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Explore Archery
What: If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop
by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target. This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 8 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
When: Wednesday, July 15th, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Bird Walk with Doug Gross
What: Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Friday, July 17th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Park Office in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Translating Topo Maps
What: Learn how to read land features, determine distance, and access these helpful maps when preparing for your hiking or hunting trip. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@ pa.gov for more information.
When: Saturday, July 18, from 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Nature Story
What: Bring your children to the amphitheater to enjoy a story and participate in an activity, game, or craft. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@ pa.gov for more information.
When: Saturday, July 18th, from 5:30-6 p.m.
Where: Meet at the amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Lights in the Night: Fireflies
What: Have you ever wondered why fireflies flash on summer nights and if all flashes are the same? We will learn all
about the firefly’s life cycle and the meaning of the flashes that brighten our summer nights through an interactive game fun for all ages. We will also spend time observing the fireflies around us while learning about conservation concerns and ways we can help protect fireflies. Dress for the outdoors and bring a red light flashlight if you have one. We will have an optional drive up to the hayfields to check out more fireflies. In case of rain, the program will be held indoors. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.
When: Saturday, July 18th, from 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Family Day
What: Family day. Open to the Public. Raising Kane Band, 1-4 p.m. Legionnaires (info & burgers), SALS (info & dime toss), Riders (info & photo booth) Hatchet House, Anderson Windows, Fire Department (Station 20), Korean War Vets, Scouts, Pie-in-Face, State Farm, dunk tank.
When: Saturday July 18th, from 1-4 p.m.
Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.
“Annual Hyner History Happenings”
What: Join the naturalist and guest speakers for a good late morning and afternoon of local history. There will be five programs dealing with the local history of the area including a CCC Program which is ongoing from 11 a.m.3 p.m., and will be presented by Rowan Crisp, Education and Outreach Administrator for Lumber Heritage Region. It will be a scavenger hunt-like approach to learning about the CCC Camp in Hyner Run State Park and others. Also, a General History of the Area will be ongoing from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Lou Bernard, overseer of Adult Services at Ross Library and local historian. It will include some of the interesting stories and folklore around the Hyner area. A paper making program will be ongoing from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Lin Greenaway, Forester of the Sproul State Forest. This will look into some quick history of paper making in the area while also demonstrating how to make paper now. An ongoing logging program will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and
will be presented by Jennifer Haines, Museum Educator at Pennsylvania Logging Museum. It will be about the logging industry in the area and some of the tools used. Another ongoing program will be a program consisting of branding tree cookies for a memento to take home from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and will be presented by Hyner Run campground hosts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., an ongoing program about Artifacts will be presented by Rich Gulyas, Environmental Education Specialist from Mount Pisgah SP. Feel free to come to all programs or go to some and take a dip in the pool. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate in the program.
When: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., all Programs are ongoing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the programmer’s discretion.
Where: Hyner Run State Park (Meet at the amphitheater by the pool, in the lawn by the pool, and Pavilion #2 Hyner Run State Park, 86 Hyner Park Rd., North Bend.
Pig Roast
What: Pig roast. Open to the public. $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Live music by Raising Kane.
When: Sunday, July 19th, from 1-4 p.m.
Where: Turbotville VFW Pavillion.
Jams & Jellies Workshop
What: Jams & Jellies Workshop – learn how to make homemade jams and jellies with summer fruits. Class led by Penn State Extension and hosted by Eagle Grange. $25/person registration fee includes all materials and ingredients. Register on-line at: home-food-preservation-hands-on-jams-andjellies-training or contact Jenn Nauss @ 717-512-1261 (call or text)., jnauss89@gmail.com (email).
When: Tuesday, July 21st, from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Eagle Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Road, Montgomery. (At the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Road).
CHURCH EVENTS
Praise & Worship
What: Lamar Lighthouse Camp will host an exciting evening of praise and worship for families, adults and young people of all ages. Come and enjoy a great evening of music and fellowship.
Where: St. John Lutheran “Brick” Church, 196 Brick Church Rd., Route 405, Montgomery.
MEETINGS
Allegheny Grange Meeting
What: Monthly meeting Allegheny Grange #1843.
When: Tuesday, July 21st, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: At the Grange Hall located along Route 864 between Farragut and Picture Rocks.
STABLER’S GROVE 90th CAMP MEETING
July 23-July 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM WITH EVANGELIST: PAUL BOXMEYER
Pine Run Bible Church • 1719 Pine Run Rd., Linden, PA 17744
AC • Handicap Accessible • Parent-Attended Nursery
MESSAGE: WHO IS THIS MAN?
Thursday Who is this Man, that the wind and the waves obey him?
Friday Who is the Teacher who corrects the teachers?
Saturday Who is the Healer who raises the dead?
Sunday Who is this Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep?
SPECIAL MUSIC: From Gospel to Country to Contemporary
Thursday ............... Abby Jamison
Friday Redeemed
Saturday Terry Knowlden
Sunday Winnie Schweikart
HYMN SINGING People’s Choice
FELLOWSHIP MEAL: CHURCH SOCIAL HALL
Saturday: 5:30pm - Hot Dogs,Ice Cream & Drink Are Provided Covered dishes etc., are appreciated. Please Join Us
EVERYONE WELCOME! COME AS YOU ARE! LEAVE UPLIFTED!
DIRECTIONS: 1719 Pine Run Rd., Linden, PA 17744 From Route 220 between Williamsport & Jersey Shore, turn onto Pine Run Rd., at Stabler’s Grove sign on side of highway opposite Sheetz and Dunkin Donuts. FOR MORE INFO: 570-998-9033 & 570-398-2973
An ecumenical ministry sponsored by the sunday school association of Lycoming County, District 11
Did She Really Just Say That?
Last week, I was talking about how wonderful our river lot neighbors are and how blessed we are to be in such a great area with an amazing group of what is now our river family. But how did we meet? If it wasn’t borrowing a lighter or a can opener, it happened like this.
The people next to our neighbors had two lots together. We would always go by and wave, but never stopped to talk. I guess because up until seven years ago, we really didn’t stay up at our lot. Our kids were younger, and it was just harder because we didn’t have a camper. But once we got our pop-up, we stayed up more.
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the river that weekend.
“Hey, Allana. It’s Andrea from the river lot. Are you and Chad Daddy planning on coming up to the river this weekend with everyone?”
I hit send.
I read the text.
I then gasped for air.
“OH MY GOSH!!! NOOOOO!!”
I yelled to myself.
“OMG. OMG. Why did my phone spell check Chadd to Chad Daddy!?”
One evening, we found baby owls on our neighbor’s lot and went to see them. Their neighbors (who are the Lukowskys, Smiths, Kiesslings, and the Caverlys) came down to see what we were looking at. It wasn’t all of them, but I remember Jess, Allana, and Missy there for sure.
I remembered Allana s name rst because her name was so unique. Somehow, we ended up exchanging phone numbers that night and met all their husbands as well. They seemed like such a fun group of people, and I was looking forward to getting to know them better now that we would be spending more time up there.
A few weekends later, I decided to text Allana to see if they would be going up to
I was morti ed! I had no idea what happened or how. The only thing I could come up with is that her husband spelled Chadd with two Ds. It took the last day and turned that word into Daddy like I was some kind of trollop trying to get her man. My heart was pounding. I had just met this girl a few weeks back. I didn’t know her that well. How would she take this!? She probably thinks I am some kinda hussy. I texted back as fast as I could, “Allana, I am so sorry! I swear to God I did not mean to put Chad Daddy! I meant to text Chadd, and my phone changed it automatically!I am so, so sorry!”
I waited patiently for a response, probably chewin on my n ernails while waitin . “LOL! I am dying! Chadd Daddy! I love it! I’m keeping it. It’s amazing!” she replied. I felt a sense of relief instantly. She was my kinda girl! She didn’t mind at all and found it hilarious, thank God!
The next time I saw her in person,
I apologized again and told her how embarrassed I was. She said, “Are you kidding me!? I laughed so hard! Your husband’s name is Chris, right? We have a Chris Daddy and a Chadd Daddy now, girl!”
You guys, it’s been seven years since this happened, and to this day, Allana will yell to Chris, “Chris Dadddddyyyy!!!!” And I don’t call Chadd, Chadd. It’s Chadd Daddy or Daddy Chaddy. Hahaha! It’s been our thing now since we met. It’s funny because the evening after I wrote this column, this was Allana’s text to me, and so random! (I had to add it.)
She took a picture of my article “Porch Sittin’” and sent it to me with a text that read:
What a great read….OLD LADY! Lol You’re probably in bed with your old man bahahaha Chris Dadddyyyyy!
I just cracked up because she had no idea I d ust nished writin a column about this. She will now, right, Allana!?
We love our daddies, and they love our craziness. It’s the story of our relationship breaking the ice, and boy, did it ever. We are so incredibly thankful for our close relationship with them all and know we can count on them for anything. So close that we call each other’s husbands daddies. That’s pretty close.
*enter cheesy smile here*
Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert
Ingredients:
• Box of Angel Food cake — baked, cooled, and cut into bite-sized cubes. (Or you can buy one already baked)
• Strawberry Jello Pack – 3 ounces
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries
• 8 ounces Cool Whip; more for extra on top if desired
Directions:
Place Jello in a large bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until completely dissolved. Stir in the frozen strawberries. (If they are fresh, like what I used, just throw in a couple of ice cubes.) Once completely mixed, fold in the thawed Cool Whip. Next, fold in the angel food pieces until combined. Spread the mixture out in a 9-by-13 dish. Cover and refrigerate for four hours before serving.
*I topped it with more cool whip and fresh strawberries right before serving.*
I made this for my momma after her surgery, and we all loved it.
Angel food cake and strawberries are her favorite.
Perfect summer treat!
The Bookworm Sez
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Summertime Books for Kids by various authors and illustrators
c.2026, various publishers
$14.99-$18.95
Various page counts
So, when does school start again? You know the answer. You’ve been eyeballing the date with mixed emotions, eager to see your friends and teachers but not done with summer yet. Hey, don’t worry, though. There’s lots of summer left and
lots of time to enjoy these great books... So, you’ve got big ideas for this summer. You’ve started lots of projects but, as in the new book “The Stuffie Stand” by Maddie Frost (Hippo Park, $18.99), did you forget something?
oose loves stuffed toys. A lot. He sells them at his very own stand, and he’s happy with his business but when a girl named Mabel asks him to sell her stu es, which are totally blinged-out, well, what should’ve been a great partnership turns out to be nothing but problems. That makes a cute story for 3-to-6-year-olds who love their stu es, and kids who
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can’t seem to know when it’s time to ask for help.
For the kid who faced loss this year, “Our Guncle” by Steven Rowley, illustrated by Eda Kaban (Putnam, $18.99) might be a balm.
After Maisie and Grant lost their mother, they went to stay with their beloved GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick), who tried everything he could think of to help them heal. Even the best intentions don’t last long enough, though, until the night they begin to understand that creative bandages and wide-eyed openness are sometimes what’s best. That makes a great tale for 5-to-7-yearolds who need it.
Who doesn’t like summertime food? Even a picky eater does, and “WillieBoy Eats the World” by Steve Schirripa and Philip Lerman, illustrations by Kirk Parrish (Akashic Books, $16.95) digs in.
WillieBoy is a dog and Steve is his “favorite dude.” They do all kinds of things together, including eat! But one day at the dog park, the other dogs encourage WillieBoy to try some of their hometown yummies and favorite snacks – which sends him and Steve on an adventure around New York City in this adorable rhyming story. This book will surely make mincemeat of your 4-to-7-year-old’s pickiness.
And nally, don t for et about your
outdoor-loving 7-to-12-year-old, and nd “The Official National Geographic Kind Survival Guide” by Julie Beer (National Geographic Kids, $14.99). This is a great book for the child who loves to camp or tromp around in the woods. It’s also perfectly appropriate for the kid who’s just content with a back yard. Even children who don’t have much access to the great outdoors will learn how to make a compass, how to know what’s safe to drink, what to do if they nd a tick on their body, and more useful summertime things. Bonus: take it on vacation! If these books aren’t exactly to your child’s liking, then head to your favorite bookstore or library and ask for help ndin the ri ht readin material. The staff there will assist you in your search, and they ll ll your hands with books your kids will love. Do it soon, because there’s still a lot of summer left to enjoy.
Getting the Bee Out of Our Bonnet:
By Joseph W. Smith III
“Weird Words” is the name of this column — but I’m sure readers can tell that vocab isn t the only off-the-wall aspect of these pieces; the writer has his eccentricities, too.
Chief among these is an apparent inability to nish any iven set of weird words in one column last month, for instance, I launched a study of oddball
terms that won the 2 2 Scripps Spellin Bee.
This is the fourth installment of that three-part series.
I tried to nish last time, but ot stuck discussing tun/ton and then A-I and Wikipedia!
So here, at last, is a nal batch from the tie-breakin run-off won by alifornia
teen Shrey Parikh
Cashaw kuh-S AW, noun A North American variety of pumpkin or squash (Collins . Doesn t seem too hard to spell
— except that it’s a variant of the more common cushaw, which can in turn have its stress on the rst syllable. While this seems like a Native American term, dictionary.com insists that its etymology is unknown.
Emeute ae- OOT, noun A synonym for “uprising” or “rebellion” (also Collins . Adapted from French, it has a pronunciation that’s all but impossible to render phonetically the rst syllable is the lon -A of day, while the second has a vowel-sound similar to that in book and good.
Flaith FLA , noun An Irish chief or noble of one of several grades holding rent-free land Merriam-Webster . And yes, the th is silent the word rhymes with “ha” or “blah.”
Madoqua muh-DO -kwa, noun
Synonym for royal antelope a fascinating African species that stands only a foot high at the shoulders and is thus “one of the smallest ruminants”; the male has short, spiky horns a ain, from Merriam-Webster .
Extra notes here:
A ruminant is any animal that chews its cud includin cows of course, but also sheep, oats, elk, moose, iraffes and llamas.
That word is related to ruminate — which means to think or ponder that is, to brin it up a ain and chew it over . oose is indeed the correct plural you cannot say “mooses.” And for
heaven s sake don t plurali e it like goose unless your name is r. inks!
Whoops stepped in another rabbithole there!
Paroemia puh-R -mee-ya, noun
The venerable and exhaustive Collins gives this as an obsolete rhetorical term meanin axiom or proverb. ven dictionary.com doesn t have this, but thinks I am misspelling the similarly obscure parosmia — “a disorder of the sense of smell, especially the perception of odors that are not present. ust to toss in one extra outlier.
Taurokathapsia taw-row-kuh-T APsee-ya, noun Ancient Greek sport in which the contestant rasps the horns of a bull and somersaults over him; this has the Greek base for bull as in the constellation Taurus, and the Spanish toro.
Zamenis A -muh-nuss, noun A lar e enus of uropean and Asiatic colubrid snakes closely resemblin and in some classi cations includin a black snake . Colubrid — pronounced
A L-yuh-bred is a lar e family of nonvenomous nope-ropes.
As with many entries here, those last two de nitions are from Merriam-Webster In eneral, I like to spread my sources around amon the do ens of reliable dictionaries on my shelf; but most of those don’t have any of these words. I can t ima ine how youn Parikh managed to spell them all correctly.
KROFT ALL DAY ESTATE LIVE AUCTION #1
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 9:30am
Location: 2873 Hoppestown Road, Williamsport, (Proctor-Hillsgrove Area), PA 17701
Featuring boats, guns, power/hand tools, shop/lawn equipment, tons of shing tackle/camping goods, sporting goods for all day auction
Please direct all questions to Scott Younkin 570-323-9011 for information and sale order
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash, Approved or Traveler’s checks only. Out-of-state buyers must be pre-approved prior to auction. Credit, Debit cards and credit card checks are not accepted. Everything sells to the highest bidder! Possible selling with two auctioneers, bring a friend.
SALE ORDER: Everything mixed all day with guns, boats, rewood sold at 12:30 PM Auction held inside. Owner: John Kro Estate • Breakfast, lunch and parking available.
The Ridge
The 2026 hunting season has dawned. Last week I got online and bought licenses for Heather and me, including our doe tags.
Visit: https://www.apro.bid/a liate/scott-younkin-2501/ to view catalog, photos and to bid. Please direct all questions to Scott Younkin 570-323-9011 for information
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Buying our licenses triggered a desire to climb to my adopted hunting ground in the Loyalsock State Forest. It’s located on the Allegheny Ridge in Plunkett’s Creek Township. I use the Loyalsock Trail to access the ridge.
diesel engine start, and the loud roar of a bulldozer shattered the quiet of a perfectly still morning. Every time it backed up, it sent a shrill beep-beep-beep through the woods. Several chainsaws were also screaming. It was chaotic. What I heard was the beginning of the end of my hunting the ridge.
I’m not a big fan of the woods in July. It’s just too muggy, buggy, and hot, but I just couldn’t resist the desire to do some pre-season scouting. It had been quite some time since I had climbed to the ridge, and I was eager to see what was going on.
It was about three years ago that things changed drastically on the ridge. I had hiked in during late archery season and climbed into my tree stand just before daylight. Part of the reason I adopted this ground as my own is because I really enjoy quiet solitude. I have never bumped into another archery hunter on the ridge.
Shortly after daylight, I heard a large
Rumors had swirled for quite some time that a gas well was being installed on the ridge, but I guess I never thought it would happen. Well, it did, and there was no way I was going to sit on that mountain and listen to noise all day. I athered my stuff and headed down the trail. I ured there was no point in hunting the ridge again until the gas well was installed.
That’s why I was eager to climb the ridge last week. With the well completed, I guessed the woods would be quiet again. I guessed wrong.
I started the climb around 7 a.m. and arrived at the top of the ridge, soaked with sweat, a little more than an hour later. The bitin ies were wellrepresented. The gnats were constantly in my eyes and ears, and the deer ies were incessant. Thankfully, the stinging
nettle made my legs itch and burn. It took my mind off the bu s.
As the trail leveled out, I stopped for a drink and listened. Ten minutes went by, and I didn’t hear a single man-made sound. Encouraged, I continued to hike toward “my” hunting ground.
And that’s when I heard the sound of an approaching truck. Not good. When I got to the spot where I harvested the biggest buck of my life, what I found was a newly installed gravel road big enough for two tanker trucks to pass — and it ran right through the middle of my hunting ground.
I decided to walk the road for a bit to see what else was going on, but passing pickup trucks and tankers kicked up so much dust that I turned around and headed back into the woods to process what I had just experienced. Clearly, hunting on the ridge would never be the same again. I concluded that a chapter in my hunting life had ended. I gave thanks to God for the awesome hunts I had enjoyed on the ridge, then gathered my stuff and headed for home.
It’s hard to end a good chapter, but like it or not, all chapters end. The upside is this: When one chapter ends, a new chapter begins.
I’m certain this next chapter of my huntin life will be quite different. I m not as young as I used to be. Backpack hunting may be in my rearview mirror,
and I’m okay with that. I don’t know what the future holds, but I am certain of one thing: the best is yet to come.
The best is always yet to come. I don’t want to live a moment of my life thinking my best days are behind me. They’re not. They’re up ahead and waiting for me to take ahold of them.
In my senior stage of life, Joshua 13:1 has become my theme verse: When Joshua had grown old, the Lord said to him, “You are now very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over.”
I have applied that verse to my ministry life, and God has opened new and “very large areas of land” in front of Heather and me. We are excited about our future of serving Jesus together.
Now I’m applying that verse to my hunting life. I don’t know where my new “very large” area of hunting ground will be, but I’ll enjoy looking for it, and some day I ll nd it and maybe I ll also nd the next biggest buck of my life. Yes, my friend, the best is yet to come. Life can be very di cult, and challen es often come our way. Sometimes we are tempted to think that our best days are behind us. They’re not. There’s a new rid e out there, and I pray you will nd joy in pursuing it. The climb won’t be easy, and there will always be obstacles, but joy is found in hope — and we must keep hope alive — even if our next ridge is found in heaven.
High Performers, Part 2
Just to recap. In part 1 of this article, I began discussing the book titled High Performance Habits, by Brendon Burchard. In the book, the author maintains that high performance, or the ability to set and achieve goals, is a learnable skill. Furthermore, there are six core principles that have to be developed to become a high performer: clarity, energy, necessity, productivity, in uence, and coura e. Of these six principles, I discussed the rst four. So, if Burchard is correct, achievement is not just the result of talent or luck, but instead, the intentional practice of key skills that anyone can master if they put in the work. In Part 2 of this article, we will discuss the remaining core principles of in uence and coura e, and then wrap things up with an overview of what all of this means in practical terms.
The fth habit is developin in uence. One of the most important points in the book is that success is not something you can do on your own. Although many “self-made” leaders like to talk about how they were completely responsible for their success, high performers succeed through meaningful relationships, and they all have had help. They build trust, offer
support, and help others grow. True high performance and success come not from control but from generosity, empathy, and consistency. Developin in uence means payin attention to what people need. High performers learn about others’ struggles and goals. They encourage people when encouragement is needed and give them independence when that will help them succeed. This habit also includes asking for help without being discouraged by rejection. People become more effective by contributin to others and allowing others to contribute to them. Basically, if you want to get ahead, help others to do the same.
The sixth, and nal, habit urchard lists is demonstrating courage. High performers are willing to take risks, face uncertainty, and pursue goals that others will often criticize. Courage is not something you are born with. Instead, it is something developed through repeated action. Every time people choose a di cult path, speak honestly, or act despite fear, they gain courage. This habit matters because success often requires being uncomfortable. People who avoid struggle and failure limit their growth. High performers know that making mistakes is part of
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the improvement process. So, what s the takeaway? The big lesson is that high performance is holistic. It is not only about working harder or chasing achievement. It includes purpose, energy, motivation, productivity, relationships, and courage. These habits reinforce one another.
High achievement should be accessible to anyone if they’re willing to do the work. If performance depended only on natural talent, then most people (including myself) would be excluded before they even began. If Burchard is correct, performance depends on habits. Anyone can become clearer about their goals, manage their energy more carefully, connect work to deeper reasons, focus on important tasks, serve others, and practice courage. The process may be di cult at times, but it is available to everyone.
At the same time, things pop up in life that are out of our control and beyond effort. abits matter, but external circumstances can also in uence opportunity and success. Not everyone starts with the same resources, support,
or freedom. Still, the usefulness of the author’s ideas is that it gives us practical areas we can control. It encourages us to stop waitin for luck or con dence, and instead develop ourselves through repeated, purposeful action.
High Performance Habits presents an optimistic view of achievement. That extraordinary results come from ordinary behaviors practiced with consistency. While other books and researchers use different terminolo y, these six habits offer a practical uide for personal and professional growth. They help people understand what they want, sustain the energy to pursue it, and connect their goals to meaningful work. They help build strong relationships and then act in the face of risk and failure.
High performers are not born; they are simply intentional. They shape their lives through repeated choices that build con dence and competence over time. For anyone feeling stuck by distraction or self-doubt, begin with one habit. Practice it consistently. Then let that improvement compound over time. Achievement is not a destination reached overnight. It is a way of living that develops with character, commitment, and determination. While not everyone in life is dealt the same cards, we all get to choose how we play the game.
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Coffee and Conversation
Ever since Beau was old enough to leave the house, we have found ourselves at Griggs Coffee in Montoursville with my new group of friends.
When you become a dad, or a parent in general, there is a joke that the moment you leave the hospital, you think, “How did they let me take this thing home without an instruction manual?”
And honestly — at first, it is tough.
There are sleepless nights. Constant worry. A lot of second-guessing yourself. It can feel overwhelming at times.
That is why I wanted to write this article and simply say thank you to the Griggs breakfast crew.
Craig. Barry. Billy. Mark. And my buddy Pat, who recently even hooked me up with an air conditioner.
You guys have helped me more than you probably realize.
What started as Beau and me sitting at the table next to them while I quietly listened to their conversations slowly turned into something more.
Over time, they invited us into the group. They made us feel welcome. They made us feel like we belonged.
Some mornings, they even volunteer to hold Beau while I eat my breakfast.
It may seem like a small thing, but it means a lot.
It gave Beau and me a routine. It gave us a place to start our mornings.
And it gave me a group of people to learn from, laugh with, and simply enjoy spending
time around.
I would also be remiss if I did not give a shoutout to the incredible staff at Griggs.
Mary Jo has been great. She will walk Beau around the restaurant, and before you know it, he thinks he works there and is helping wait tables.
Marcy is always smiling and excited to see him, and the rest of the staff make a point of coming over to say hello.
All the servers and kitchen staff are great, and they all love Beau.
That is something special.
Griggs has that old-school diner feel where everyone knows your name — those places seem harder and harder to find these days.
Every morning when Beau and I walk through those doors and meet up with Grandpa, it reminds me that sometimes the best parts of life are the simplest ones.
Good coffee. Good people. Good conversation.
So what is the lesson in all of this?
I think it goes back to something I learned years ago from Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. One of his habits is, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” In other words, listen first.
I think a lot of us, especially when we are younger, feel like we always have to have the answer or be the one talking. I did the opposite.
When Beau and I first started going to Griggs, I sat at the table next to those guys and mostly just listened. I listened to their
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stories. I listened to their advice. I listened to them joke with each other and solve the world’s problems over a cup of coffee.
Over time, they invited me into the conversation. Now, when they ask my opinion, I am happy to share it.
But I think earning the opportunity to speak started by being willing to listen. There is a lot of wisdom sitting around that breakfast table.
I am thankful that Beau gets to grow up around people like that.
The other lesson is kind of funny, but I am
actually serious about it.
Get up early. Do not sleep the day away. Better yet, make time for yourself before work. I think a lot of people get into a routine of waking up, going straight to work, coming home, going to bed, and then doing it all over again the next day. Before long, it feels like life is just passing you by.
I have found that getting up early gives me something hard to find later in the day. Time. By the time I get to work, I already feel like I have accomplished something. It changes your mindset.
You are not spending your whole day reacting to everything around you. You are starting your day with intention.
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” — Proverbs 19:20
Jet Lag
Confession: My husband and I haven t own in over years and it shows. I don t know how that happened, it ust did. Life ot in the way of our travel plans, I uess. At any rate, we looked like fools at the airport, not reali in that people check in with an electronic kiosk now instead of interactin with an actual human. Thankfully, we were travelin with our dau hter and her partner so to ether they were able to walk us throu h the process of ta in our enormous suitcase and printin our boardin passes which would ve been a ni htmare for tech-challen ed people like us. Of course, packin that enormous suitcase that came unreasonably close to exceedin
the -pound wei ht limit was an exercise in futility. We scrutini ed the ridiculous list of approved substances for our carry-on ba s, the recommended ba ie si es and permitted volumes of liquids alon with all the restricted items until we were ready to scream. And because the ods hate me, my -o . bottle of shampoo leaked anyway. On both i hts.
As one mi ht expect, our TSA experience was tolerable in both airports, but still inconvenient and time-consumin because of the incredibly lon lines and because I had to remove my belt and almost lost my pants shu in to the scanner. veryone else was in the same boat which made it entertainin . Sort of. Thankfully, only one of us had to be sub ected
to a pat-down and the thorou h inspection of a backpack all because of sweat and the fact that the stupid machine couldn t see throu h a hardcover book. As a result, we almost missed our return i ht. ut on a positive note, we encountered some adorable cats that were also waitin in those lon lines and at least one of us ot to pet them. On a side note, I m fairly certain the cats were more personable than the TSA could ever aspire to be.
I know I ve used a travelator movin sidewalk in the past, but I don t remember it bein such
a challen e to keep pace with while haulin an embarrassment of ba s and constantly lookin over my shoulder to see how my husband was mana in with his embarrassment of ba s. As an added bonus, he had to maneuver around an oblivious toddler who was planted near the exit path like a tree. The ood news was that neither of them wiped out and we made it to our ate in time for preboardin .
I also don t remember navi atin an airport so large it should be criminal via a people mover, which is a lori ed subway where it s common practice to han on for dear life. ut it ot us to where we were oin in a hurry.
The actual i hts were ood in that we took off without incident, stayed in the air and landed safely, all the while trackin our path across the country on a nifty little screen situated on the back of the seat in front of
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us. Being the nerd that I am, I truly enjoyed such a device and felt compelled to inform my husband every time we ew over a city, lake or other noteworthy landmark. I ured he d thank me later. The only downside was that our kids were seated next to an oddball who never spoke not even to the i ht attendant or to them when they needed to scoot past him to use the restroom. It takes all kinds, I uess.
Interestingly enough, I later learned that Newark and Denver made the list of most stressful airports in the United States. Naturally, we hit both of them in one day. ut because of the expertise of our wonderful AAA travel agent, Felicia, all went according to plan. She made arrangements for both hotels, two-way i hts for the four of us and a spacious rental van for the ama in week we spent in Colorado with another daughter and
her anc .
Needless to say, we all had a terri c time bondin for the rst time as a family since anuary unless you count FaceTime. We visited with some friends who live nearby, shopped ad nauseam and had a blast at Top olf to ether. Never mind the delicious meals. And the trip to the summit of Pikes Peak was especially exhilaratin via the o Railway. Only three of us needed canned oxy en and or an inhaler, so I d call that a win.
And because every adventure is educational, I learned that it s not a vacation until someone gets a tattoo. For the record, four of us did. I also learned that jet lag is, indeed, real.
Welcome to my world. It’s where I live (poring over gorgeous photos of snow-capped mountains). Visit me there at www.melindawentzel.com. Signed books are available on Etsy at PlanetMomMarket.
The Roving Sportsman… Where Have
By Jon Pries
This time of year, as the sun has set and darkness takes over the landscape, a magical thing begins to happen across the lawns and elds throu hout rural Pennsylvania. It is the appearance of re ies!
Each summer, as they begin to show up dancin about in the ni ht sky, I quickly ash back to my childhood days growing up in the Lycomin ounty countryside.
My recollection is that they were much more abundant then.
In fact, there were so many of them that my brother and I would often ather do ens of them in an old mason jar and keep them for several days, watching them begin to li ht up as darkness fell. We would add a handful of grass clippings to the bottom of the jar, thinking that would make them more comfortable in their new surroundings, and pierce multiple holes in the jar lid so they would have fresh air! We would watch them for a few days, then after dark one evening, we would open the jar and enjoy seeing them y away as they returned to the wild.
We were told that the reason they emitted their ashin li ht was to attract mosquitoes, which they fed on throu hout the ni ht! It was many years later that we discovered the true reason for the ashin li ht, alon with several other interesting facts about these ama in insects.
Fire ies, also known as li htnin bu s or lowworms, are soft-shelled beetles classi ed as Lampyrididae, with over 2,2 species worldwide, including approximately 165 species documented in the United States and anada. ultiple species exist throu hout Pennsylvania, and ama in ly, each species has its own ash pattern. Good luck in determinin different patterns in the ones you observe! While I am blessed with reat eyesi ht, I have never been able to distin uish any difference in the patterns I have watched. Perhaps it is because I am watchin only one species of re y. Unfortunately, re ies do not prey on mosquitoes! Instead, the ashin li ht that they emit is used to attract a mate. Fire ies need tall grasses to attract potential mates, trees native pine trees are preferred to deposit their eggs, moisture and rotting wood to attract prey, and darkness to put on their reat li ht show. If you have all of these factors in one place, your lightning bu population should row over time. The life cycle of re ies is tied very closely to the weather. Their larvae live under round during the winter, mature in the spring, and then emerge in early summer, anywhere from the third week in May through the third week of une. The re ies that we see yin about have a life span of 61 days, so the chance to observe them can continue throu h Au ust. Fire ies and their larvae help control arden pests by preying on snails, slugs, cutworms,
and aphids. Some adult re ies the ones we see yin about don t eat at all, but some eat nectar or pollen and are often attracted to asters, cone owers, and oldenrod. They do not bite, and they are not toxic. Also, they do not carry diseases like some other backyard insects, such as ticks. Like many insects, they spend most of their life cycle as larvae, hidin in the leaf litter or under round durin the dayli ht hours and crawlin about lookin for prey at ni ht. Occasionally, you mi ht see their soft low on the round in moist areas after dark, thus ivin rise to them bein referred to as lowworms .
oone, North arolina, is considered to be the re y capital of the world! As such, it hosts numerous re y festivals throu hout the year. ut, you do not have to travel to North arolina to en oy the festivities, since
re ies are also the focus of a celebration here in Pennsylvania! The Pennsylvania Fire y Festival is held annually in Tionesta, Forest ounty, at the ellettville Fire y Farm on Route . The -acre private property is dedicated to the preservation of re y habitat. ou must apply to the PA Fire y Festival lottery and be selected in order to re ister for the event. Attendance on Friday and Saturday ni hts is limited to people each ni ht. For more information, contact them at 4 2 -2 or pa re yfestival mail.com. This year, the 4th annual Pennsylvania Fire y Festival was held on une 2 2 , with several pro rams and uided tours. ontact them now so you can plan on attendin next year. y the way, ust in case someone mi ht ask a roup of re ies is called A sparkle !
Why would anybody want to o shin after dark?
the evenin .
I m an avid sherman, but I ll be honest, I ve had no interest in headin out shin these past couple of weeks due to the swelterin heat and intense sun. I can t ima ine sittin out in the middle of a lake in a boat with temperatures pushin the -de ree mark, or even wadin a trout stream in that kind of heat, is not my idea of havin fun.
ould you catch sh if you went out onto a lake with temps in the s ery likely you could, especially if you sh deep water, steep rocky shorelines, and fairly deep areas with ood woody cover, but four or ve hours out in that intense sun will certainly take its toll. ou mi ht also be able to take some trout, but when it ets that hot and the water levels drop so low, even the trout back off on their daytime feedin .
So, if headin out into that intense heat to o shin isn t hi h on your list, what s the alternative
The answer shin when the sun starts to set, and then shin on into
Some of my best hot summer shin , especially for trout and bass, has been after the sun has set on a very calm evenin . One of my favorite methods for ood-si ed lar emouths is to work deep, weedy, lake shorelines since the bass will often move into this shallower water after dark in search of fro s or other prey han in out in the weedy shoreline. elieve me, one of the most excitin ways to hook up to a ood-si ed sh is with some kind of surface presentation, and doin so after dark may require you to not only depend on seein the strike but also feelin and hearin the strike. What s a ood lure choice for afterdark shin There are several surface presentations that are hi h on my list, and one of my favorites is the ood, old itterbu lure. The itterbu is a fro imitation the curved metal lip causes the lure to wobble back and forth as it is slowly retrieved across the water s surface. I like to pitch the itterbu into weed openin s or work it alon the weedy shoreline. After the cast, I usually let the lure lie quietly for a brief period, then I ive it a little
enticing wiggle, and it’s not unusual for a bass to smash it then. If no strike occurs after the cast, I usually work the lure back with a stop-and-go approach; strikes can occur at any point during the retrieve, and the strikes are usually hard and smashing.
Other lures that are also good choices are propbaits they are oatin baits that have the revolving blades in front and back. I sh the lure with a stopand-go retrieve, and with the props, it seems to work better if there is a disturbance on the surface.
A simple chugger-type lure with the concave face is also a good surface
lure for bass. I prefer using heavier line with these rigs-20-30 pound braided line, and I prefer a stouter bait castin out t instead of an open-faced spinnin out t.
Those after-dark hours are also great for some trout shin . I ve taken some of my biggest trout after dark. I will tend to o with lar er dry ies like an Adams size 10 or a Royal Coachmen. Those big trout that were lying low in that heat all day will often become pretty active feeders after the sun goes down. Change up your timing a bit, and you can still enjoy some exciting shin o after dark.
While the smoke from the various reworks shows celebrating America 250 has long since faded away, the si hts and sounds of the holiday spectacular remain vividly entrenched in my memory, as does the reluctance and disdain emanating from those using the very freedoms provided by this country to bash the nation, even on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.
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On uly 4th, and every other day in this land, the populace has the freedom to spend the day as they choose. On that hot, swelterin day, I became a couch potato, with my ri ht thumb about the only part of my body exertin any physical ener y, ivin the T remote a workout as I tried to take in as much of the avor of the day from so many venues around this land. y day be an makin a choice. The Williamsport rosscutters were on the cusp of winnin the L Lea ue s rst half championship with a home ame at pm a ainst the rival St. olle e Spikes. Seein the local team clinch a championship was priority , until steppin outside to be reeted by -de ree heat at a.m. As famed sportscaster eith ackson was famous for sayin , Whoa Nellie on that one.
Settlin on Plan , I retreated to the air
conditionin as my Pirates were trottin out in the Nation s apital for an a.m. encounter with the Washin ton Nationals, with the ame time on eld temperature of . ut my thumb was cool as its ickerin action moved me between the ame and the spectacular si hts in New ork ity s harbor, with ships of all kinds and countries passin by the Statue of Liberty, and the thundering sound of a continuous wave of aircraft soarin overhead as spectators cheered and waved American a s. ut wait, it was nearin time for that uly 4th staple, the Nathan s hot do devourin contest at oney Island. The undisputed champion of the eatin world, oey hestnut, was there to do his indi estion impersonation while swallowin away the competition. True to form, hestnut devoured 66 of the linked treats in ten minutes to claim his th Fourth of uly title. Note hestnut will be appearin at owman Field on Au ust , so stay clear of the hot do concession stand . Lunch time and the remainin innin s of the uccos win in D were next in line. While hestnut s performance was a bit nauseatin , it didn t stop me from indul in in uly 4th staples hot do s, baked beans, and ice cream. For the record, ust two do s were consumed, clearly no threat to the hot
dog king’s record.
Continuing my thumb-led afternoon adventure, a trend was clearly developing. hannel after channel was lled with happy faces and cheering crowds celebrating the spirit of the day, in a variety of ways, except for one station. Each time I would give it a look, it was a downer, with doom and gloom presented by numerous talking heads offerin their opinions on what is wrong with America.
But good news soon came. The Crosscutters crowned themselves the L Draft Lea ue rst-half champions with a 20-9 win over State College. After beginning the season with a 1-4 record, they proceeded to go on a 19-3 tear, to nish 2 - and assure themselves a spot in the overall league championship game to be played at Bowman Field on September 2.
Then the remote paused on happenings in Philadelphia as a time capsule was about to be lowered into the ground, not to be opened until 22 and the Nation s 500th anniversary. Sports were among the items placed in the capsule, including letters written by the NFL, L , and N L commissioners explainin to future Americans what those sports were like in 2 2 .
As I watched, I couldn’t help thinking of the recent N A trade and how it ttin ly went along with the theme of the day. From Boston, the site of the Tea Party, to Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Celtics had traded All-Star guard Jaylen Brown to the ers.
One station was airing a ceremony as several immigrants were being sworn in as United States citizens after completing a ve-year process that included learnin about American history. They all expressed gratitude for becoming citizens and for how much America means to them. While later, a crowd interview from another city revealed another sad reality — many Americans don’t know much about American history.
Talkin to a family of ve, a reporter asked a fth rader what happened 2 years ago. The youngster excitedly replied, “Freedom.” The reporter then said the next one will be easy, asking, “What does the phrase one if by land and two if by sea mean?” The youngster didn’t know, and one by one the reporter asked his two siblings, his mother, and his father the same question. They all stood in silence, none of them able to answer the question.
Simple question – if naturalized American citizens are required to learn American history, shouldn’t the citizens of our own country be expected to do the same?
While the holiday weekend ended on a sour note for U.S. soccer fans with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in FIFA Cup play, visiting fans from Scotland, Norway, and n land ocked to L stadiums to en oy baseball and Americana. Baseball may not have been on their itinerary, but it became a oyful experience even if half the crowd was tryin to ure out what counts as a strike.
The long July 4th weekend seemed to have something for most everyone and a heartwarming celebration of 250 years, even if some choose not to oin in.
BOWMAN FIELD FOUNDER’S NIGHT
July 28, Williamsport Moving Co. is sponsoring a Founder’s Night Celebration at Bowman Field. e rst 1,000 entrants will receive a replica of the stock certi cate belonging to Allen P. Perley, one of the original investors in the Municipal Athletic Field, since renamed Bowman Field.
Williamsport Moving Company is trying to locate as many of the families of the Founders as possible that still live in our community. They would like to have as many family members of the founders present for the Celebration at Bowman Field on July 28.
• N.B. Bubb
• J.W. Bowman
• S.V. Brown
• E.H. MAitland
• A.P. Perley
• Harry Bressler
• W.L. Barclay
• GEO F. Erdman
• os. M. Gray
• A.G. Smith
• N.P. Wilson
• J.B. Emery
• D.D. Kline
• M.L. Lindheimer
• C.W. Sones
• M.A. Ja ee
• Edgar Munson
• J. Charles Steele
• W.C. Riley
• V.C. Luppert
• E.S. Bullock
• L.W. Gleason
ese individuals are considered the founders for Founder’s Night
If your family is listed above, please contact Gabe at the Crosscutters, 570-326-3389 or by email at Gabe@crosscutters.com, to advise of your connection to the Williamsport Base Ball Board Member.
Idon’t know about you, but I am totally glued. I can’t get enough. I watch every minute of every game. I have always been a fan, but this is quite wild. No matter who takes the field, I am tuned in for each game. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is legit. Setting records on and off the pitch. The tournament has delivered record-breaking crowds, television audiences, and streaming numbers. Fantastic.
The US TEAM was eliminated last
week. They had a poor showing against Belgium in the round of 16. I always said that you don’t mix sports with politics. Trump always seems to get involved. Monday’s match set all kinds of marks. Over 42 million fans tuned in to watch the 4-1 rout. It was a record broken the very next day, as 44.8 million watched England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico. These numbers are from FOX, TELEMUNDO, and PEACOCK only. They do not include any of the FIFA stream-
ing services. Staggering. These tallies rival CBS’s March Madness and even the NFC and AFC Championships. Staggering.
the tournament with 8 goals. He was brilliant in their comeback over Egypt. Down 2 scores with 10 to play. Messi scored on an incredible volley and assisted on a goal just a few minutes later. It was incredible. Kylian Mbappe from France is also legit. He too has 8 goals for the French. These guys are on another level. Opponents will rough them up and double-team, but they still find the net in every game. Mbappe has 20 career World Cup goals. He has played in 20 World Cup matches. Do the math.
This is the 23rd edition of the men’s international soccer tournament. Things got officially started on June 11th, and the finals are slated for July 19th. 2026 features a historic expansion to 48 teams and is jointly hosted across 16 venues in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. 104 matches across North America. The FIFA World Cup occurs every four years, and it is the largest sporting event in the world. Over 200 national teams compete in regional and sectional qualifiers to earn their spots. This process takes 2 years. The 48 squads that make up the tournament are then divided into 12 groups. Each team plays three round robins. The top 32 teams advance to the knockout stage. A single-elimination bracket. Oh, the excitement.
Lionel Messi is the man. The Argentine striker is the best in the world. Argentina is still alive. The defending champions are among the favorites. Messi is co-leading
Many of my friends are calling me a homer. Look. My great-grandfather, Jens Jensen, came over in the late 1800s. Yes. I have tons of Norwegian blood on both sides of the family. Norway is on a great run, and they are the darlings of the tournament. Norway upset Brazil to advance to the quarterfinals. Cinderella. They are still dancing in the streets of Oslo. The Norwegians have a great fan base. Their VIKING ROW chant has gone viral. Look it up. Norway is led by its 6’5 long blonde-haired striker. Erling Haaland is an animal. An incredible athlete who runs like a deer. Erling has 7 goals in the tournament. My son and I pulled the trigger on some jerseys. We plan to wear them with pride on Saturday. Vikings unite. Cheers.
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7 1/2’ X 8’ TILT BED Utility Trailer, $675.00. 570-980-0157. 200377
HANDICAP WALKER With 3 Wheels, Good Condition. Large Patio Umbrella, New. Wired Animal Cage. Smokeless, Indoor Grill, Never Used. 570-326-5641. 200634
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18HP SIMPLICITY TRACTOR, 48” Mower, $650.00. 15HP John Deere Lawn Tractor, 38” Mower, $450.00. Lawn Mowers And 5HP Rototiller, $35.00160.00. 570-980-0157. 200378 DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FR water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior and military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FR test today. all - -1526. M11
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CENTRAL KEYSTONE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Central Keystone Council of Governments has an immediate full-time position available. Excellent bene t package. Job description available at www.ckcog.com
Resumes will be accepted until the position has been successfully lled. Interested candidates should submit resume to
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Attn: Terry Seyler, O ce Manager, 1610 Industrial Blvd., Suite #400A, Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-522-1325 or via email tseyler@ckcog.com CKCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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DELTA 12” PORTABLE
PLANER. New Knives, Great Condition With The User Manual, $200. Call 570-772-3264. 200180
WOODSHOP TOOLS: Wood Lathe, Floor Model Planer/Jointer, Planer, Floor Model Band Saw, 2 Hit & Miss Engines. 570745-3709. 200647
SHED FOR SALE 13x6 X 12x6 With 13’ X 4’ Porch. Wired For Electric With Lights. Has Loft, 4 Windows, Sided, Metal Roof, Excellent Condition, $4,500. 570-368-8116 Or 570-220-2000. 200649
POOL FOR SALE, All Accessories. 18 x 48, $900 OBO. 917415-2093. 198701
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ABLE. Please Call Ahead To Place Order. Sweet Corn When available, Mums In Fall. Reuben Fisher 238 Pine Loganton Road, Loganton, PA. 17747. 570-7252341 Extn:1. 200265
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TRADITIONS FLINTLOCK MUZZLE LOADER Ri e, . Cal. Used Compound Bow, Bear Brave Model W/3 Arrows. 570772-6027. 200178
BERETTA 12 GAUGE For Sale, A400 Xcel Sporting 12 Gauge. Phone Or Text 570-9320424 For Information, $1,450 OBO. 200515
FIREWOOD
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381 Broad Street Montoursville, PA. ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. ember of erti ed Appraisers Guild of America”.
Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 200192
TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grecsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Call 866-433-8277. C11
WANTED SMALL OLDER
BULLDOZER, or Skidsteer Loader, Mini excavator, ditching machine, any model running or not, can load if not running. Also wanting old advertising signs, any type, gas pumps, gas station related items, old anvil, vises. Old barn items, Old carnival/ arcade items CASH 360-204-1017. 200528
BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On FaceBook. 200366 WANTED TO BUY: Boxer Puppy. Reply To roberthelmrichssr@gmail.com . 200197 WANTED: USED BOOKS, Especially Older Books. Cleaning Out Your Attic, Storage Unit, Home Or School Library? Give Us A Call 570-725-2131. 200530
HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED, DOC’S SIDE OF THE MOON, Linden. Now hiring Part time Cook. Bartender. 570-398-7675. Ask for Mike. Cook and bartender are separate positions. 200651 NOW HIRING PREP COOKS AND LINE COOKS.
Starting In August We Will Need Waitresses, Baristas and Hostesses. Apply At Grigg’s In Montoursville.
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (ECLC) is a Keystone STAR 4 childcare facility seeking a passionate and dedicated Infant teacher to join our team. Must be 18 years or older with proven experience in an early childhood education setting or by a minimum of two years documented experience. Call 570-323-2025 or email eclcfsbc@ gmail.com for more information. The ECLC is an EOE. 200166 HOME HEALTHCARE AIDES NEEDED For Lewisburg And Surrounding Areas. $20.00 An Hour. Most Cases Are Long Term And 8 Hour Shifts. Call Barbara At 272-209-7038. 200496
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Nestled Amidst the Tranquil Embrace of Nature is a 4 Bedroom 2 Story Vinyl Sided Home in a Private Setting on 5.7 Acres. Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Built BreathTaking Elm Cabinets, selling with Appliances. Pleasant Open Concept Living Room, Home Office, Family Room. Utility Room with Sink & Storage Closets. Versatile Space of a Finished Spacious Bonus Room Featuring a Kitchenette w/Farmhouse Sink, Canning & Laundry Area, Enclosed Cabinets & Storage Areas, Adjoining Root Cellar. 2 Baths. Carpet. Natural Stain Window Trim, Replacement Windows, Electric Heat & Wood Stove, 200 Amp Service, Well & Sand Mound, Abundance of Closets Throughout. 2 Car Finished Garage with Accenting Hickory Wall and Second Floor Insulated Shop & Storage Areas. Mature Trees & Landscaping. Ample Space for Gardening. Grape Vines, Raspberry Bushes, Rhubarb & Apple Trees. Secluded Brick Patio with Pergola to Enjoy Evenings Under the Stars with a Campfire in your own Peaceful Sanctuary. Sitting Porch. This unique property is perfect for families seeking a private setting with plenty of space for Homesteading Activities. Property has been Well-Maintained and in Move-In Condition. 40’ X 40’ Pole Building w/60 hp 3 Phase Converter and 20’ X 40’ Open Shed with 8’ X 16’ Lean To, 14’ X 24’ Utility Shed, 20’ X 30’ Barn with Loft & Frost-Free Hydrant, approx. 2 Acres with 2 Paddocks for Small Livestock. 36’ x 36’ Unfinished Shop. Taxes: $4,100.00. To Schedule a Showing Call 570-966-8089. Terms: $15,000. down, balance within 60 days. No Buyers Premium. Prospective Buyers may conduct various property testings at their own expense prior to sale day.
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SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil
3 Bedroom Ranch Style Home Nestled in the Majestic Rural Setting on 1.42 Acres in Pine Creek Valley, Offering the Perfect Blend of Rural Tranquility Convenient Access to Local Amenities. Open Concept Modern Kitchen, Dining Room Welcoming Living Room. Sizeable Kitchen w/Plenty of Cabinetry, selling with Refrigerator, Flat Top Stove, Oven, Microwave Dishwasher; Dining Room with Stone Face Fireplace with Wood Stove Insert; Living Room with Picture Window Providing Plenty of Natural Light. Laundry Room with Utility Sink; Master Ensuite Bath with Accessible Shower; Second Bathroom is Full Bath; Enclosed 3 Season Porch with Replacement Windows Panoramic View of the Peaceful Mountains Maybe get Chance to Watch Passing Thunderstorm or Hear the Nearby Babbling Little Pine Creek. Finished Cozy Basement having Fireplace, Adding Warmth and Character to the Lower e el and eating a e e t S a e o athe ing o iet Rela ation o e fi e o Re mote Work or Study; Workshop Space One Car Garage; 2 Car Finished Garage with Tile Floor; Storage Shed with Overhead Door; Electric Heat; Secondary Oil Heat; Mini-Split A/C; Well Septic; Wellsboro School District; Parcel #47-2050-0119A-000. Escape the Hustle and Bustle and Discover True Peace in this Retreat Home. Tucked away on 1.4 Pristine Acres, this Property offers the Ultimate Private Retreat. Enjoy Amazing, Unobstructed Views of the Starlit Night Skies, and the Freedom to Create your own Personal Haven. Nearby attractions include: Little Pine Creek, State Game Lands, Ski Sawmill Resort, Fishing Spots, The Pine Creek Rail Trail, Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Quaint Town of Wellsboro, Wineries Breweries. This property is currently listed on Airbnb VRBO. Don’t Miss this Chance to Bid on this Piece of Country Living at an Auction. Taxes: $3,280. To Schedule Showing Call 570-502-3233. Terms: $10,000.00 down balance within 60 days. No Buyers Premium. Prospective Buyers may conduct various property testing at their own expense prior to sale day.
Attorney: Ax/Runkle, 570-837-0086
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SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife Habitat. AGreat Location to Build Your DreamHome in anOutstandingCountry Setting.UnlimitedOpportunities. Tax Parcel #009-091-088.00000, Recorded in Record Book2802, Page 62. Participation Available by ContactingAuctioneer forDetails
SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife Habitat. AGreat Location to Build Your DreamHome in anOutstandingCountry Setting.UnlimitedOpportunities. Tax Parcel #009-091-088.00000, Recorded in Record Book2802, Page 62. Broker Participation Available by ContactingAuctioneer forDetails
Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property 8’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular
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Nestled Amidst the Tranquil Embrace of Nature is a 4 Bedroom 2 Story Vinyl Sided Home in a Private Setting on 5.7 Acres. Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Built BreathTaking Elm Cabinets, selling with Appliances. Pleasant Open Concept Living Room, Home Office, Family Room. Utility Room with Sink & Storage Closets. Versatile Space of a Finished Spacious Bonus Room Featuring a Kitchenette w/Farmhouse Sink, Canning & Laundry Area, Enclosed Cabinets & Storage Areas, Adjoining Root Cellar. 2 Baths. Carpet. Natural Stain Window Trim, Replacement Windows, Electric Heat & Wood Stove, 200 Amp Service, Well & Sand Mound, Abundance of Closets Throughout. 2 Car Finished Garage with Accenting Hickory Wall and Second Floor Insulated Shop & Storage Areas. Mature Trees & Landscaping. Ample Space for Gardening. Grape Vines, Raspberry Bushes, Rhubarb & Apple Trees. Secluded Brick Patio with Pergola to Enjoy Evenings Under the Stars with a Campfire in your own Peaceful Sanctuary. Sitting Porch. This unique property is perfect for families seeking a private setting with plenty of space for Homesteading Activities. Property has been Well-Maintained and in
CENTRAL KEYSTONE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
1610 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, SUITE 400A LEWISBURG, PA 17837
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Central Keystone Council of Governments has a full-time position available. Minimum quali cation is high school diploma or equivalent. Excellent bene t package. Job description available at www.ckcog.com.
Resumes will be accepted until the position has been successfully lled.
Interested candidates should submit resume to Central Keystone COG
Attn: Terry Seyler, O ce Manager, 1610 Industrial Blvd., Suite #400A, Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-522-1325 or via email tseyler@ckcog.com
CKCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsible for providing educational leadership and student instruction on a part-time, face-to-face basis in mathematics courses. e faculty member will instruct and evaluate students in one or more of the following courses, with emphasis on connecting mathematics instruction to technical programs: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra I & II, Career Mathematics, Structures of Mathematics, Topics in Mathematics, Elementary Statistics, and Technical Algebra and Trigonometry. For detailed job information and to apply, please visit: www.pct.edu/Jobs. EEO
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HOUSE FOR SALE
DUPLEX FOR SALE. 217
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APARTMENTS
2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS
Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,600/Month. 570-916-3309.
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2ND FLOOR, 2 BEDROOM. Nice, In Duplex. Williamsport, No Pets, No Smoking. $700/Month Plus Utilities. 570-326-6355. 200654
COMMERCIAL UNIT
7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 200662
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BURKHOLDER’S REPAIR, Sales Of Farm Tractors, Repair, Restore, Paint, Etc. Turbotville, PA. 814-720-8845. 200657 INTERNATIONAL SUPER A With Cultivators. Very Good Condition, $3,750.00.
BOATS
14’ SEA NYMPH Deep V Aluminum With 9.9 Mercury 4 Stroke Big Foot Motor And Electric Motor And Trailer And Accessories. 570-433-3600
ALUMINUM V-BOTTOM
18’, Relatively New, Yamaha 40 Horse, 2 Trolling Motors, 2 Lowrance Fish Finders, EZ Loader Trailer. Trailer And Boat Have Titles. Registered For 2027. Ready To Go, $4,200 OBO, Call Ken At 570-971-4400. 200639
FOR SALE SEA NYMPH
GLS 175 - Fishing Skiing & Family Fun All In One! $7,000, Powered By A 90 HP Evinrude Motor, Recently Serviced At Halls Marine And Ready For Water. Included: Minn Kota Power Drive Trolling Motor, 2 Cannon Downriggers With 6 Lb & 10 Lb Weights, Hummingbird 565 Fish Finder, Two 9-Foot Dipsy Diver Rods And Reels,
4 Downrigger Rods And Reels, Tackle Box With Assorted Lures, 2 Planer Boards With Mast And Releases. Contact 570-971-9385. 200541
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