MARCH 24, 2026 – GEA Live and Sony Pictures Television today announced the global tour dates for “Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands,” launching this fall to more than 75 cities across the United States and Europe including kicking off their US tour preview performance in Williamsport, PA on September 25! The announcement comes ahead of the concert’s sold- out world premiere in Scotland on May 30 and on the heels of the final season currently airing on STARZ (US) and MGM+ (UK). The live experience features stunning cinematic visuals from all eight seasons of the global phenomenon “Outlander” presented on a large HD cinema screen, paired with the iconic Celtic score by Emmy® Award–winning composer Bear McCreary.
You can get tickets for the preview performance at www.CACLive.com/Outlander or through the Journey Bank Community Arts Center Box Office at 570-326-2424. Tickets are available at www.outlanderinconcert.com for every stop
Watch the concert trailer here
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14’ Bluefin Boat with Trailer, trolling motor & 3 life jackets. $550.00 OBO. 570877-0880. 12/15
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Cub Cadet Lawn tractor 42 ich cut, with snow thrower attachment. All manuals. Call 570538-5265 1/17/26
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4.3 Cu. Ft. Steel Box Wheelbarrow, good condition. Can send pix. $75.00 cash. 570246-5522. 12/22 Aluminum drum cart. (55 gallon) can be set level for spigot tap in drum. Excellent condition Asking $150 12/22
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Help Wanted: Part time Graphic Designer position. 24-35 hrs. over 2 wks, but mostly on week 2. Must be able to work in a high speed environment. Be literally your own boss, but work easily with others. This may lead to a full-time position in the future. Send resume & portfolio to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@ yahoo.com
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Multi- functional 7 in one work bench. New 16” wheels and tires. $250 570-5381025 12/22
Solid Oak dining table with two leaves and four chairs. Good shape Great for home of cabin. Free!! Call 570-847-5859 12/15
For Sale: 6 panel 150 year old doors, 6 & 9 pane windows. plus barn crafts. 570725-2747 leave message. Ext 1 12/15
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Lots of size 10 leather cowboy boots. $32. per pair. Name brand, some handmade.
Mattress & Box Springs. Tempupedic Queen Mattress & Box Springs & Frames, still in boxes. $4,000. value for $3,000. Can be seen 616 Arch Street, Newberry Section of Williamsport.
Mossberg 8354L71 MAG, 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/2 inch shell, sling, $500., Penns Creek, leave message call 570217-7346. 12/15 Sports/Fitness38 Archery Equipment for sale. Accessories, all types of Archery Bows & Accessories, including a left handed Hoyt Bow. Can see 616 Arch St., Newberry 22- Snowmobiles
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Midweek Lenten Services: Many of us give up certain things for the forty days of Lent, and doing so can be a very beneficial thing for us. This year’s Lenten series, Giving It Up. takes that idea one step further by focusing on things that God wants us to give up, not just for forty days, but forever. For each service, a light meal will be served at 6pm, with the service beginning at 7pm.• March 11, Salem Lutheran, Pastor Ray Holland speaking on Giving Up Expectations (Abraham, Nicodemus)• March 18, Trinity UMC, Pastor Rodney Lilley speaking
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Salem UCCPastor Bill Romberger speaking on Giving Up Our Lives (Ezekiel, Lazarus)
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2 Day Tag Sale, Thurs & Friday, April 9 & 10, 9-4 daily & PP Auction, Saturday, April 11 @ 9 am 1050 Meadow Crest, Danville, PA 17821 (take Sunbury Road in Riverside to Ave. G to Highland Dr. to Meadow Crest)
David Armstrong Prints-Peter Maxigei Painting-Antique & Modern Furniture-Office Furniture-Lawn & Garden Equipment-Tools-Christmas Decs-Small Appliances-C.I. Frypans-Vintage Books-Hospital BedBicycle-Swords-Ping Pong Table-10’x14’ Ivory Oriental Rug from India-Jade Dragonship-Bayonets
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Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen? Here’s How to Keep Bugs Out
(StatePoint) With warmer weather here, spring cleaning and hosting season are in full swing. While you prep your home for guests, you may also be seeing an uptick of insect activity.
Unfortunately, insects tend to gather in the same areas of the home where household members and guests do – anywhere there is food. So, rather than let bugs disrupt your spring gatherings, act right away. Doing so is important, as insects reproduce rapidly. In fact, it only takes one week for two fruit flies to multiply to 500 fruit flies!
By using these tips to banish bugs from your kitchen this spring, you can enjoy the feeling you get when your space is truly clean and guest-ready:
Do a deep clean: In addition to regular kitchen upkeep, be sure to do a deep clean in spring and every time you host. This is a great way to finally tackle those corners, crevices and seldom-addressed surfaces in the fridge, oven and pantry, where pest-attracting food residue and grease can build up.
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is a necessary addition to your kitchen spring cleaning and hosting routine. Zevo catches what you can’t clean –working continuously to trap those pesky flies and gnats that linger around sinks, trash cans, and countertops even after you’ve scrubbed. Simply plug in a Zevo Flying Insect Trap near hightraffic areas, such as near party spreads, fruit bowls or garbage, and doors that are opened throughout the day. Its blue and UV light attract and catch fruit flies, gnats, house flies and other flying insects 24/7 and its sleek, discreet design will look good in your kitchen.
your essential ingredients will stay fresher for improved hosting.
For more information about pest control in the kitchen and other areas of your home, visit zevoinsect.com.
Maintaining a tidy kitchen is just the first step in banishing bugs. Simple additional measures that require very little effort can help you truly keep the spaces where you prep, host, and enjoy your food clean, fresh and insect-free.
“Plugging in a Zevo Insect Trap is an easy way to achieve that level of cleanliness you’re looking for, so you have more time for what matters – enjoying the spring season with friends and family,” says Rob Reinerman, Vice President of Procter & Gamble Ventures, parent company of Zevo, a line of worry-free pest solutions.
Fix leaks: If you have a leak under your kitchen sink, you may unwittingly be creating an inviting habitat for bugs, which are drawn to water sources. Fix the leak so you invite only human guests to your kitchen and home this spring. Doing so will have the added benefit of preventing water damage and mold.
Seal food tightly: Take a quick look at your pantry to assess your food storage containers. Transfer all items like flour and sugar out of paper packaging and into tightly-sealed jars. Not only will this help keep bugs at bay, but
Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock
(StatePoint) About 20 years ago, chickens— long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023.
Caroline Komar-Steiner, a Team Lead at the Tractor Supply store in Antioch, Illinois, is a passionate chicken expert who regularly guides individuals into the world of chicken ownership. She and her husband have been raising poultry since 2018, and she describes it as one of the most rewarding things she has ever done. “Raising those chicks and getting your first eggs is an ‘eggsperience’ unlike any other,” she said.
To ensure new chick owners can enjoy that experience, Komar-Steiner hosts regular Chickens 101 sessions at the store. The first thing she always tells people is to find out if their town or neighborhood allows chickens. Some have restrictions, so it’s best to find that out on the front end. Then she asks them why they want chickens. Is it for their eggs? For meat? Will they be purely ornamental? “That steers me toward what they’re looking for,” Komar-Steiner said.
To help you get started, Komar-Steiner is sharing these basics for preparing for and caring for chickens:
1. Assess your space: Chicks need a temperature-controlled space until they are fully feathered, usually about six weeks. KomarSteiner recommends finding a warm, draft-free area. She sets her brooder up in her basement. The chicks grow quickly, so it’s important to
determine where you’ll put your coop and have it ready to go. The chickens will also need a heat source in winter to stay warm and prevent their water from freezing.
2. Get supplies, then chicks: It’s a good idea to buy all your equipment and supplies before bringing chickens home. You’ll need a brooder, shavings, heat lamps or brooder plates, a perch so they can learn how to roost, a feeder and a waterer. KomarSteiner recommends adding an electrolyte to the chicks’ water to give them an extra edge. You’ll also need chick grit, feed and a thermometer.
3. Remember, they are living things: People often get excited about the idea of a steady supply of eggs, but like all living things, chickens require care. Before leaving home for an extended time, make sure someone is available to check on their food and water, especially in winter and summer. And like other animals, chickens are at risk of getting sick. Tractor Supply carries a wide variety of products to support chicken health.
Even after having chickens for a time, customers still frequently have questions, especially when it comes to adding to their flock, which leads Komar-Steiner to a critical point. “It is imperative that you do not put baby chicks in with adult birds,” she said.
Chickens view new animals as either food or intruders. Komar-Steiner’s recommendation is to wait until they are large enough to hold their own, usually around three months. Additionally, introducing new adult birds requires an integration process.
With 30 chickens and five turkeys of her own, Caroline is an excellent resource for poultry advice, especially during Tractor Supply’s
annual Chick Days event. Customers can purchase baby birds in store and enjoy new products, new breeds and special offers until September 13. The products and insight to keep chickens happy and healthy are available year round at Tractor Supply and TractorSupply. com.
Before you build a backyard flock, get the equipment and know-how you need for successful chicken ownership.
Prioritize Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms During Your Spring Clean
Fast, precise smoke detection offers more time to react and get to safety.
(StatePoint) Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh! While dusting the ceiling fan and scrubbing the tub are likely already on your todo list, the most essential task of all may not be on your radar: cleaning and testing your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. A fresh home is great, but a safe one is even better. Did you know that working smoke alarms in the home doubles your chances of safely escaping a house fire? That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association. This spring, Kidde, a pioneer in early smoke detection for over 100 years, is highlighting the importance of keeping your smoke and CO alarms up to date. Here’s what they want you to know:
• Install devices throughout the house, on every level including the living room, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, basement and garage. It’s also a good idea to keep fire extinguishers in the kitchen, basement, laundry room and garage.
• Smoke and CO devices aren’t just plastic boxes – they’re sophisticated minicomputers. Their sensors and circuits constantly analyze air particles, and like any computer, dust and neglect can inhibit their functionality. Clean your alarms this spring, and regularly after that, to help prevent false alarms.
Use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the vents, and then wipe the device with a dry microfiber cloth.
• Smoke and CO alarms are electronic devices with sensors and circuits that wear out over time. It’s recommended to replace them every 5 to 10 years depending on the model. You can determine whether it’s time to replace or upgrade your alarms by looking at the manufacturing date. Be sure to opt for self-testing devices that help ensure the alarms are operating as expected, like the Kidde Smoke Alarm, 10-Year Battery Powered or the Combo Smoke CO Alarm, 10Year Battery Powered, which last a full decade. Kidde’s Detect line of devices offer revolutionary technology that provides fast, precise smoke detection, giving individuals and families more time to react and get to safety. The line also prioritizes enhanced sensing technology, which helps to reduce those
nuisance alarms that can lead to consumers disabling their devices.
Remember, a self-testing device is not a substitute for a manual push test. No matter what style devices you have in your home, be sure to take time this spring to manually test them, and then monthly after that.
More information about fire and CO safety can be found by visiting https://www.kidde.com.
“A happy, healthy home starts with safety. Make sure your fire and carbon monoxide detectors are part of your seasonal refresh routine: clean them, test them, and replace any units that have reached their limit,” says Isis Wu, president of Global Residential Fire & Safety at Kidde.*****
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White female. Christian, widow, seeks white male Christian companion Age 73or oolder. No smokers or drinkers. 2/16/26
Female looking for male, age 60’s - 70’s, nonsmoker. I play drums & harmonica, attend church, & love dancing. My friends consider me attractive. I keep in shape & would hope for the same. BP27273 WtF, Christian Widow seeks WtM, Christian companion. Please no
smokers or drinkers, age 73 or over. DP27272
DO NOT SEND CASH IN YOUR LETTERS TO ANY IC. IT WON’T BE ACCEPTED AND LETTER WILL NOT BE DELIVERED. brown/blonde hair. Love to have fun & like to do just about everything outdoors. Looking for a pen pal. Only incarcerated for a little bit of time. Looking for some new friends. NH27243IC
Seeking Special Christian Woman, any denomination. DWtCM, blue eyes, grey hair, 6’0”, 72, healthy, looks much younger. Nonsmoker, seldom drinks. Prefers fine arts, likes cats, has many interests. Honest IC’s welcome. Photo please. GD27266 3/9
SWtF wants to date SWtM, 60’s - 70’s, non-smoker. I try to keep in shape & would hope for the same. I enoy dancing, exercising, singing, drawing, playing drums & harmonica, & attending my church regularly. My friends consider me attractive. I’m neat & tidy about myself & my home. I am very observant of God’s handiwork (things most people take for granted). Also, if you’re musically inclined, that would be a plus, & I would enjoy hearing from you. BP27263 1/15/26
WtWdCF seeks WtCM companion. Please no smokers or drinkers, age 73 or older. DP27264 3/9
WtF Christian Widow, seeks WtM Christian companion. Please no smokers or drinkers, age 73 or over. DP27256 4/15/26
SF, 5’2”-180 lbs., brown eyes. Looking for male, race not important, who lives in Shamokin. LY27261 3/9
Male Widower seeks female companion, 65 or over. RP27262 3/9
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FIC, caramel skin, slim, outdoors is my favorite. I love fishing & laughing. We can talk about anything. Look forward to meeting new people. FG27239IC
FIC, down to earth, intelligent, educated, great sense of humor. Open to any conversation & plenty of possibilities. Into sports, nature, art, & new people. TG27240IC
FIC, It would be nice to have someone to keep me company while I finish up these last 2 yrs. Turning 38 on July 21. Getting a letter would be a nice birthday gift & would make my day. Brown hair & eyes, 5’5” -170. HS27241IC
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SWtFIC, 5 1/2”, 124 lbs., brown hair & blue eyes. Loves country music, loves animals, loves the outdoors, loves to have fun and looking for love. PJ27245IC SWtFIC, short-timer. Seeking man or woman. Blonde hair, green eyes, 5’9”-170 lbs., 43, Pics on Facebook. Willing to relocate. Looking for friend or lover. JK27246IC
FIC, 32, 5’8”-150, long auburn hair/blue eyes. Looking for friendship & getting to know someone. I’m a good time.
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FIC, 42, 5’3”, 220 lbs. shoulder length red hair, blue eyes. Looking for a man who doesn’t lie, cheat, or is married, who wants a long term relationship. A man with a sense of humor, loves his mom, is understanding, loving, caring, kind, and passionate. I don’t have family or anyone on the outside to talk to. It’s very lonely.
PM27252IC
SWtFIC, 61 but young at heart, 5’6 1/2”-125, brown hair, blue eyes. Loves country music, amusement parks, swimming, fishing. Looking for a friend. Enclose name & address.
PJ27254IC
FIC, fun, full figured, easy going. Likes to cook, watch horror movies. Looking for a partner to get to know & grow a relationship with for life. FJ27255IC
FIC, like the perfect cup of coffee, I’m strong, creamy, & sweet. I’m 27 & Peruvian. Let me fill your cup. KP27257IC
SWtFIC, 43, 5’3”-150, blonde/baby blue eyes. Looking for a nice male who would be interested in corresponding with me.
WC27259IC
FIC, 46 & ready to give you some Latin passion.
In search of someone who is dependable & available, active, & attractive, so connect with me.
AH27265IC
FIC, looking for someone fine & good looking, with good white real teeth, not fat. I’m a beautiful Muslim female. Looking for a man to take care of me financially, especially while incarcerated. AS27267IC
FIC, healthy, looking for same in a man. I am trustworthy, loving, kind, loyal, tall. Love to sing, read & laugh. Love to be peaceful & stress free. AS27268IC
SBFIC, sexy, loyal, trustworthy, honest, smart, pretty, loving, kind, with a caring heart. A great friend, good listener, love music, like to read. Am a CNA licensed CPR certified Capricorn. Love to laugh & smile. Do you think you can help with that. LR27269IC
SWtFIC, looking for a friend, someone to correspond with. Loves country music. If you need a friend, please enclose name & address so I can respond.
PJ27270IC
FIC, pretty, sweet, loyal woman who loves to read & write, intelligent, a good soul, & looking for romance.
VB27271IC
SWtFIC, 5’3”, 150 lbs., blonde hair, blue eyes. Looking for a nice male who would be interested in corresponding with me. CW27274IC
SWtFIC, 50, 5’7”, 159 lbs., brown hair, green eyes. Looking for a nice male that would be interested in corresponding with me. TH27275IC
FIC, 25, hazel green eyes, thin, long brown hair, glasses. I love animals & I love outdoors. KM27276IC
FIC, 35, thin, long dark hair, hazel eyes. Looking for a pen pal. JW27277IC
FIC, 5’4”-148 lbs., brown hair & eyes. I love outdoors, fishing, camping, love riding horses, 4 wheeling. Outgoing but shy at first. Looking for a pen pal, maybe more. TL27278IC
FIC, 5’11”, brown eyes, 185 lbs., black hair. I’m looking for a pen pal, maybe more. I’m a nice & lovable person. SB27279IC FIC, 35, thin, long dark hair, hazel eyes.
JW27280IC
FIC, 34, 5’1”-175 lbs., medium body type. Brown hair & brown eyes.
HC27281IC
SWtFIC, 5’6”-160 lbs., long brown hair, green eyes, 50. Looking for nice male to correspond with. TR27282IC
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