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friends, great food, entertaining commercials, and hopefully a win for whoever’s wearing Seahawks colors. Their colors are really neat actually. Go underdogs!”
Let’s start the transition from the Webb Weekly family to the Webb Family with Papa Jim himself, “Over a decade ago, New England beat Seattle by four points due to one of the greatest Super Bowl blunders in coaching hist r . t e ad si l anded t e ball ff t
Marshawn Lynch, Brady and Belichick would have one fewer title, and Seattle would have had back-to-back Lombardi trophies. Karma completes a full circle as Seattle wins 28-24 by running the football and a late New England turnover.”
Michelle also thinks that Seattle will win, but she’s not thrilled about it: “I want New England to win, but I don’t think they will. I think the score will be 35 to 17.”
New dad and Not-so-Little Jimmy is calling a Pats win 24-21 over the Seahawks. He said, “I don’t really like either team, but I’m doing it for my buddy Chase Waller.” He didn’t tell me Beau’s thoughts on the game, but I have the feeling he’ll take the Patriots to be like Dad!
JW3’s father-in-law, Dr. Dave Raemore, thinks Seattle is going to take it 31-24 over New England. I have a feeling baby snuggles will keep the family from any hard feelings this year!
Hunter is personally invested in the game this year, “Rooting for Seattle Seahawks because of their elite defense this year, and also
my former teammate Christian Haynes plays ffensive line r t e . eattle 24 atri ts 21.”
And speaking of fathers-in-law, Hunter’s father-in-law, and owner of Pier 87, Frank Morrone, added his thoughts, “I do believe I’m 0-2, maybe 3. So here it goes. I’m not a fan of Boston anything, except for my family that resides there. Nor do I like the uniforms. Vrabel, I like, seems like a player’s coach, which he is. They would be more likable to me if they went back to the Grogan-era uniforms. I’ll take Seattle 38-24. Both defenses are tough, looking forward to watching, it’s always bittersweet knowing it’s the last game until late August.”
We also got some insight from around the local sports scene.
From Loyalsock, Justin Van Fleet is predicting some déjà vu, “27-24 with the Seahawks repeating history by throwing an interception on a red zone pass play. Patriots win.”
While we are in Loyalsock, Ron ‘CI’ Insinger also shared his thoughts, “Patriots 24-Seahawks 20. I’m going with New England’s rich tradition in the Super Bowl. They have that refusal to lose mentality.”
Over the river and up the hill, South’s Chris Eiswerth thinks the Seahawks have it in the bag: “I don’t think the Patriots will be able to keep up with Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.”
Fast Maz has some fast thoughts, “Seattle 31New England 17... Because New England got beat by the worst team in the league.”
Crosscutters’ VP Gabe Sinicropi had this to say, “Seahawks win it 27-10. Seattle’s defense and passing game will shine on the big stage.”
He’s commentated more games than some of us have watched, Gary Chrisman added, “New England pulls the upset 27-24 in a thriller!! 23-year-old Drake Maye surprises and outduels Sam Darnold to stun the favored Seahawks!!”
He may be more of a baseball guy, but George Lepley knows a thing or two about football. Also, “I think Patriots win 24-20. I have rooted for the Patriots since 1971, when they drafted the son of handicapped Native Americans. Jim Plunket was the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and number one draft pick from Stanford to the Patriots. is career didn t ta e ff until t e aiders picked him up on the waiver wire, and he won two Super Bowls for them.”
We know that I don’t like to get political in my column, but we did check in with a few local politicians to see which side of the NFL aisle they are on.
State Representative Joe Hamm sees Seattle coming out on top. “Seahawks 27, Patriots 17. The Seahawks’ defense proves too much for the Patriots and their young QB, Drake Maye. Seahawks wide receivers have a big game against the Patriots’ secondary.”
Fellow State Rep Jamie Flick also sees a Seahawks win, but in a much closer game. “Seahawks 38-35 in OT. Kicking game will be the difference
On the county level, County Commissioner Chairman Scott Metzger said, “Drake Maye
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Seahawks. Seahawks 24, Patriots 20!”
Cami Rooney from Re/Max West Branch didn’t send a score, but she did mention that she’s a Josh Allen fan, so I’m guessing she’s not rooting for New England.
Steve Kaiser Sr., from Kaiser Brothers, thinks New England will win by 7!
Brian Peace from Murray Motors sees a Seahawks win, “Seattle 30, New England 24. Sam Darnold and the 2 good Wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are g ing t be t uc an ffense r t e Patriots to stop. Also, the defensive backs for Seattle are going to give New England’s pass game trouble.”
Next up, friends and family!
My husband is always full of insight when it comes to the Super Bowl. “I predict the real Super Bowl ring is the friends we made along the way.”
Although Kiddo wasn’t really much more help. When asked about the game, I just got a text that said, “Patriots.” So, yeah…
This next one surprises me a bit. My favorite sister-in-law, Kari, actually sent me a prediction. She said, “Seahawks win 24-17. Gotta give love to my west coast roots. Plus, I hate the Patriots.” I’ll be honest, I didn’t think Kari was much of a football girly, and I’m almost positive any interest is entirely Taylor Swift’s doing.
Not gonna lie, I was a little scared to ask the Van Campens for their thoughts on the game this year. With the Eagles out, I wasn’t sure they would even participate. But luckily, they like me enough to send me something anyway.
Tricia said, “Well, since I have zero inter-
est in either team this year, I don’t think I can make an educated prediction; however, I’d like to see the Seahawks win if I have to choose. I predict I will make and eat a bunch of delicious food.”
Josh was still holding out hope that the Eagles would win by 72 points. After a little more thought, he said, “Or Patriots 21 to Seahawks 17.”
I guess it’s a good thing neither of them is particularly invested in the game this year!
My sister Nicole also submitted a prediction, and she thinks the Patriots will win 2821.
I know just enough about football to be danger us. n ledge s ecific tea s and/or players is even less. But I do enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year. I don’t have any skin in the game, so I guess I’m gonna go, 28-17 Seattle. Honestly, I’m really just hoping to be invited for all that delicious food Tricia’s making.
Even if your team doesn’t make it, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of the game. Plus, good food, getting to be judgy about commercials, and hanging out with friends just make my heart happy. Please be safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Don’t get so caught up in the excitement that you do something stupid: no drinking and driving. Get home safe so others can get home safe.
Also. Remember. The Super Bowl is on a SUNDAY. You have to get up on Monday and go to WORK. And if you are reading this, chances are, you don’t recover like you did when you were 25, so take it easy. No one wants to go to work with a hangover.
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Crosscutters Hot Stove League Brings Warmth to Winter Night
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Aharbinger of warmer times and weather ahead was held two weeks ago when the Williamsport Crosscutters held their annual Hot Stove League Dinner at the Genetti Hotel.
e event eatured s ea ers re ective of our National Pastime, baseball, including former Phillies pitcher and present-day commentator Rickey Bottalico, former Williamsport Crosscutters and Phillies player and 2013 National League All-Star Domonic Brown, and ESPN commentator Tim Kurkjian.
I talked with both Bottalico and Brown before the night’s festivities.
Bottalico told me that he was originally a catcher before becoming a pitcher. He said his becoming a pitcher was a bit a u e en a itc er as supposed to pitch on his Central Connecticut tate niversit tea suffered an unforeseen arm injury, and Bottalico entered the breach and pitched very well. He eventually became the team’s top relief pitcher.
He then played in a summer “beer” league, where he attracted the attention of a Phillies scout, and signed with them.
He worked his way through the Phils’ minor league organization with stops at Martinsville, Spartanburg, Reading, and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.
He went to spring training with the Phils in 1993 and rubbed elbows with the wild guys of the Phils’ memorable 1993 National League championship team.
“They were a bunch of crazy and wild guys, but interestingly, after each game in spring training, all of them would sit down, unwind and talk baseball,” Bottalico told me. “They really enjoyed doing that and talking about ways to improve their games. It was not at all what you expect from that group of guys.”
He made his Major League debut in 1994 and was a 1996 National League All-Star.
“It was a great thrill to be on that All-Star team. It was in Philadelphia. I pitched one scoreless inning,” Bottalico said. “I got to rub elbows with guys like al i en ie it en riffe Jr., and Mike Piazza.”
Bottalico’s playing career ended in 2005 after playing with the Phillies, the Diamondbacks, the Cardinals, and the Brewers.
Fans today recognize him for his work as a commentator on Phillies Pre-Game
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Paul O. McCune, 98, of Wellsboro
Marsha Phillips, 83, of Montoursville
Robert W. “Bob” Helm, 89, of Williamsport
Rita A. Miller, 81
Shawn Wayne Fink, 54, of Jersey Shore
Dr. Timothy Price Yoho, 84, of Lock Haven
Keith E. Moore, 66, of Watsontown
Cynthia (Cindy) Louise Wright, 65, of Williamsport
Anne M. Bosch, 73, of Cogan Station
Leonard C. “Lenny” Wright, Jr., 85, of Williamsport
Richard I Baughman, 93 of Mill Hall
Kent L. Paulhamus, 73, of Williamsport
Pamela Jean (McGhee) Bowes 82, of Jersey Shore
Donald R. Moser, 96, of Turbotville
Bernadine H. Dangle, 98
Nancy K. Eshbach, 91, of Montoursville
Peter J. Sweitzer, 59, of Lock Haven
Nichlas W. Brooks, 42
Reverend Melvin D. Bole, 85
Levi A. Byler, 66 of Mill Hall
“I really enjoy my commentary work. I will never criticize a player in a personal a . uld al a s d it ab ut n field baseball things,” Bottalico said.
“I work with some great guys, Tom McCarthy, Kurk, Ruben Amaro Jr., and Ben Davis, just to name a couple of them.”
Domonic Brown is no stranger to Williamsport. He played here for the r sscutters in 2 and as t e first Crosscutter to be called up by the Phillies when he accomplished this in 2010. He remembers his time here with some fondness.
homers, and 83 RBIs.
“Making that All-Star team was my biggest thrill in baseball, Brown said. “I got to hang out with great players like Mariano Rivera, new Hall of Famer, Carlos Beltran, and Miguel Cabrera, just name a few.”
Tim Kurkjian from ESPN sounded an ominous note in his public remarks, predicting that in 2027, Major League Baseball would experience some form of work stoppage. He said that would be a terrible thing for baseball and for its fans. He is worried about what a work stoppage might mean to the continued popularity of Major League Baseball.
e first t ing re e ber as t at big ballpark (Bowman Field). I remember struggling for a couple of weeks when I was here. I was worried if I was going to make it or not,” Brown told me. “I was also afraid I was letting the fans down and the Phils and myself. All I needed to do was learn to relax. Then one night in State College, it was almost like a light switched on and I started to hit really well, and that got me going, ultimately to the Phillies.”
All three speakers agreed that Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are worthy Hall of Famers deserving of enshrinement at Cooperstown.
In that season, Brown batted .295, the team leader in average, and had 3 homers, and 32 RBIs.
Also at the Hot Stove League Banquet, Joseph Mosser was inducted as the latest member of the Bowman Field Hall of a e. sser as an i rtant figure behind the scenes of professional baseball in Williamsport from 1923 until his death in 1964.
He made his debut with the Phillies in 2010, and by 2013, he made the National All-Star Team, his best year as a major leaguer with a .272 average, 27
Former Notre Dame baseball coach Jake Kline was revealed as the newest figure n t e illia s rt rts al . Kline is the winningest baseball coach in tre Da e ist r . e baseball field was once named for him.
The Hot Stove League Banquet raised more than $10,000 for the local United Way.
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proven that to me. Give me sunshine and temperatures anywhere from 70 to 100 degrees, and I’m happy.
Buck & Finn
Not much more needs to be said about man’s best friend. I’ve always loved dogs, and Buck and Finn are truly two of the best out there.
Chicken wings l ve t ings and tr ing different avors wherever I go. Finding the best wings in different laces is a si le but ne of my favorites.
My wife
I saved the best for last… I love my wife. I love that I can go to Lauren and talk about anything and everything. I love being on the same team, walking through life to-
gether, and knowing that no matter what comes our way, we’re facing it side by side.
I’m incredibly thankful for her. Well, that’s it… that’s everything.
Just kidding!
*All of you!
I’m truly grateful for everyone who takes the time to read my articles each week and reach out with encouragement. I was nervous to start writing, but I’m so thankful I did. Webb Weekly is a special publication, and I’m proud of what my dad and grandfather built. Shoutout to all the great people at Webb Weekly who keep it going strong.
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From Bananaquits to Williwaws: More Weird Words for Your Week
By Joseph W. Smith III
As Webb’s Weird Words keeps trotting out sets of oddball vocabulary, readers may wonder just how long we can go on with this.
ell t e nglis language ffers perhaps as many as a million words — and I’ve got 3,120 of them on my list. So unless Jesus returns anytime soon, we’re good for a while.
Here are half-a-dozen recent additions to that ever-growing list: Bananaquit (buh-NA-nuh-kwit, noun) – Small colorful bird of Central & South America and the Caribbean. Mostly yellow, it is named for the similarly colored fruit — with quit being a type of passerine bird. (There are also grassquits, orangequits and even something called a guitguit.) The “quit” here is probably imitative of the bird’s call.
Diddle-dee (DID-ul-dee, noun) – “A low heath-like subantarctic shrub bearing red berries and forming a main constituent of peat deposits in some areas.” Also: the fruit of that plant — a.k.a., “red crowberry.” (Merriam-Webster) I came upon diddle-dee while searching for “diddledoe,” a non-English word I encountered in a memoir about the Virgin Islands. In adding the former to my master-list, I found that I had earlier put down both u a i le and taradiddle; but I don’t want to diddle around on this one entry — so we’ll do those another time.
(Yes, diddle is a verb; here, it means t aste ti e n tri es. )
Kerf (KURF, noun) – A manmade cut in a piece of wood (as with a saw or ax). According to Dictionary.com, kerf is likewise used in mining to indicate “a deep cut
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a few inches high, used to undermine a portion of a coal or mineral seam.” The word is related to carve.
Pukeko (POO-kuh-ko [with the oo-sound of good], noun) – A brightly colored wading bird of New Zealand (Collins). Also called a “swamphen.” The word is from the Maori language of that island nation.
Umbellule (UM-bul-yool, noun)
– According to Wikipedia, an umbel is a s all gr u s rt er stalks spreading out from a single point. The umbellule — also called an umbellet — is a single one of these stalks. And yes, the larger umbel can resemble an umbrella — which is where we get this term.
For me, the Latin root umbra, which generated all these words, is one of the more interesting in etymology. Meaning “shade” or “shadow,” it has given us, for instance, burnt umber — that dark Crayola color we all wondered about as kids — along with penum-
bra (partial shadow); adumbrate (to outline); somber; and, believe it or not, sombrero ( ic definitel r vides shade!).
It’s even related to umbrage, which eans ffense ta en at an insult. The connection here is perhaps best explained by our contemporary slang term for putting someone down: to cast shade; this would definitel cause ffense r umbrage.
Williwaw (WILL-uh-waw, noun)
– “A violent squall that moves seaward down a mountainous coast” (Random House Collegiate). Can also mean any sudden wind, or violent commotion. The origin of this term is unknown.
And for the record, if Jesus does return during my own lifetime to establish an everlasting kingdom — well, I’m hoping he’ll put me to work in the language department of his glorious new realm.
That oughta keep me busy — for all eternity.
PA Connect Creates Adaptive Activities Center
By Dave Bellomo
Everyone deserves a place to belong. A place of support and understanding. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some people, those possibly labeled as people with disabilities, don’t always feel welcome. This is where Laura Jones and a nnect are r ing t a e a difference.
interests, and feel welcomed without the pressure to conform.
The goal of Pa Connect is to foster a genuine sense bel nging r all adults in a e ible environment where socialization is a choice, not a requirement. Members are welcome to participate in organized group activities, engage in independent tasks, or bring their own projects to work on in a supportive setting. By removing the pressure to conform, they have created a community resource that respects individual preferences while promoting inclusion.
“The vision for Pa Connect is the culmination of a lifelong journey,” said Jones. “Having spent over a decade as a special education ara r essi nal sa first and t e ga s in our community’s support systems. But for me, this mission is personal. Diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, I spent much of my school years feeling like an outsider.”
Despite those early challenges, Jones graduated from college with a clear purpose: to ensure no one else felt the way she did. “My family life also shaped this goal, as many of my loved ones live with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism. Through these professional and personal lenses, I realized our community was missing a “third space”. Somewhere accessible, consistent, and inclusive,” said Jones.
While Jones understands that other local programs serve this population, she believes they are often limited by restrictive hours or rigid programming. “I believe there should be a place where individuals of all abilities can gather on their own terms,” said Jones. Pa Connect was created to be that space; a community hub where people can meet friends, explore their
Pa Connect serves the adult community, specificall t se aged and ver. ile ur programming is tailored to meet the needs of individuals with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities, we are an inclusive space open to the public, and welcome everyone,” said Jones. For family members, the center serves as a vital c unit anc r ffering peace of mind that their loved ones have access to a safe, inclusive space. “While our communit ffers a variet ublic r gra s cused n c ildren t ere is a significant lac dedicated s aces r adults. a nnect fills t is gap as a specialized drop-in center that emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere and self-directed artici ati n said nes. creating a e ible environment for individuals of any ability, Pa Connect ensures that adulthood doesn’t mean losing community connection and agency. en as ed at a nnect ffers artic-
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Sending Help: Great Island Tales
By Joseph W. Smith III
Send Help is a new thriller about two people stranded on an island. Since it opened after this article was written, I haven’t seen it — though I suspect it’s too bloody for some of our “family-friendly” readers.
(After all, director Sam Raimi — whose resume includes several Spider-Man movies and the sadly neglected Simple Plan [1998] — got his start with the gory Evil Dead.) So “send help” also works for this week’s headline — as your Webb critic suggests 10 other worthy books and movies about islands.
Preliminary notes: Summer 2024 saw two lengthy Webb articles about island tales — Cast Away, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, etc.; so this list is more under-the-radar — and mostly books (movies are accompanied by a year).
Abel’s Island (William Steig) – Perhaps best known for the original Shrek t e r lific c ildren s riter teig ere ffers t e t uc ing saga of a resolute mouse who is swept away to — and lengthily stranded on — a mid-river island. Made into a short animated fil in .
Anne’s House of Dreams (L. M. Montgomery) – Set largely on Canada’s Prince Edward Island, any of Montgomery’s enchanting “Green Gables” books would qualify for this list; but House of Dreams, with Anne settling down as wife and mother — plus a dandy late-book twist — is my favorite. Eye of the Needle (Ken Follett; movie,
1981) – The book that jump-started Follett’s b ff career es eciall a ter t e str ng fil versi n starring ate elligan and D n ald Sutherland; but trust me, the book is better: thrilling and beautifully written, with an awe-inspiring heroine.
‘Lights’: The Odyssey of C. H. Lightoller (Patrick Stenson) – Though it’s t ug t find and as ust t isle related sections, I just had to include this bio of the intrepid Lightoller; he survived no less that four shipwrecks — including the Titanic. And then, at age 66, he used his own craft to evacuate 2 en r Dun ir n a b at de signed for 21 people!
No One Goes Alone (Erik Larson) –Larson is best known for gripping and careull researc ed n nficti n bestsellers li e Isaac’s Storm and Devil in the White City. Available only on Audible, this adventure is Lars n s first ra int ficti n t e st r re searchers (led by the real-life William James) looking into mysterious disappearances on a rt tlantic island in .
A Perfect Getaway (2009) – Tragically underseen thriller involving three couples hiking on a Hawaiian island — one of which has surely committed a series of recent murders. Twisty, thoughtful and well acted — it g rge us tr ical scener t e fil stars Steve Zahn, Mila Jovovich and Timothy Olyphant, with an early role for Chris Hemsworth.
Pincher Martin (William Golding) –Golding is most famous for his seminal island tale Lord of the Flies — featured in my earlier
design ( 4) a terrific l t and usic ars alled b bbie berts n. If you haven’t seen Shutter it s n t t late r a tri t t is s st n arb r is land.
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EVENTS
Jewelry Sale
What: Jennifer Engle jewelry sale.
When: Thursday, February 5th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: UPMC Divine Providence, Main Lobby.
Book Review
What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review presents David Sterngold, attorney, who will present 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How it Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin.
When: Friday, February 6th. Snacks and bottled water will be available. The program is from 12:1512:45 p.m. with Q & A until 1 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 570-326-0536, or use the library’s online reservation calendar (http://calendar. jvbrown.edu). Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3 p.m. on
Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Where: Lowry Room, Third Floor, Welch Family Wing of the library. Public parking lot is adjacent to the site.
Winter Seed Sowing
What: Hands on, Make and Take. Learn how to get a jump start on your gardening in this fun workshop using milk jugs and seeds. Topics include choosing and harvesting native seeds, using common perennial and annual seeds and timing and transplant care. Participants will leave with a planted container ready to sit out in the snow and ready to sprout when warmer days arrive! Cost is $10.
When: Saturday, February 7th, from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.
Valentine Take-Out Dinner
What: Annual free “Share the Love” Valentine Take-Out Dinner as a gift to the community by Ea-
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gle Grange. Each meal includes: homemade lasagna, green mixed salad with house celery seed dressing, applesauce, homemade pickles, garlic bread and angel food cake with strawberries. Donations to “pay the love forward” will be accepted to provide additional services to the community. Reservations: Advance reservations required; contact Daisy Styer @ 570-546-5861. Reservations limited to 225 meals – first come, first accepted.
When: Saturday, February 7th. Pick up between 2-4 p.m. (snow date 2/8/2026).
Where: Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Rd., Montgomery.
Pot Pie Sale
What: Chicken or beef pot pie sale. $10/quart. Preorder by calling Lily Winder at 570-506-6906 until January 30th. Walk-in orders also available on a first come, first serve basis until sold out.
When: Pick-up Sunday, February 8th, from 11 a.m.3 p.m.
Where: Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company, Montgomery.
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.
When: Tuesday, February 10th, from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
CHURCH EVENTS
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
What: Good ‘n plenty chicken & biscuit dinner. $12 suggested donation. Phone: 570-546-8030 with questions only — no phone-in takeout orders.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.
Pancake Breakfast
What: Pancake breakfast to benefit preschool at St. Luke. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, apple sauce, and juice, coffee, tea or hot cocoa. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Take out is available.
When: Saturday, February 7th, from 8-11 a.m., snow day of February 14th
Where: Bell Hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., Williamsport.
Soup Sale
What: Soup sale: beef vegetable, chicken corn, ham & bean, white chicken chili, chicken & gnocchi. Soup is $9.00/quart, sticky buns are $7.00/pan. Pre-order by calling 570-547-6948.
When: Saturday, February 7th, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 43 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery.
Worship Service
What: Worship service. Sermon title, “History is His Story.”
What: Worship service. The sermon title will be, “Salt and Light.”
When: Sunday, February 8th, at 9 a.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.
Worship Service
What: Worship service. The sermon title will be, “Salt and Light.”
When: Sunday, February 8th, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.
MEETINGS
MEETINGS...
Garden Club Meeting
What: Williamsport Garden Club meeting. Program: “All About Hummingbirds” presented by Wayne Laubscher. Questions: contact Laura Kiess, Garden Club President at keywayfarms@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, February 5th, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.
West Branch Pride
What: West Branch Pride.
When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m.
Where: YWCA Williamsport.
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Bald Eagle Art League
What: The Bald Eagle Art League is proud to present Fluid Artist Tara Silva as the featured exhibitor at Genetti’s Windows on 4th Gallery.
When: Show runs January 2 – February 28, 2026. Where: Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Music Bingo Night
What: Eugene Grafius American LegionPost 104 opens its door to the public every Tuesday for Music Bingo. Dinner is available before games start. Must be 18 or older to play.
When: Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.
Quizzo
What: Quizzo
When: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St., Montoursville.
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Williamsport Sun February 2, 1946
Measles Epidemic Forecast by Health Bureau Would Find 6,650 Children Susceptible
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Well kids, it’s time for the measles again.
That’s what city health statistics and the reports of medical doctors show anyway.
und figures r t e ealt de artment show that the city’s last measles epidemic was in 1942 when 1,427 cases were reported. The next year 312 cases were reported and subsequent years showed marked decrease in this children’s ailment.
There are 6,650 children under the age of eight who have never had this ailment.
February 9, 2026
job in a community they hang back until a fresh bunch victims circulate. So statistics show.
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The 1942 epidemic was one of the biggest the city has ever known, a ealt cial stated. c cle is a rimately four years.
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Measles run in cycles. They travel like ildfire t r ug c ildren s circles sc ls unda sc ls la r s and when they have done a thorough
In fact, over the last seven years the City Health Bureau has quarantined 2,750 cases of measles, but for the same period there have been 9,400 births in Williamsport. This would indicate that 6,650 youngsters of preschool and primary school age can be considered susceptible if an epidemic of measles started in this city. Birth records show an especially large number of babies born here during 1942 and 1943, which a statistician might deduce will provide a record number of prospects for the next measles are u .
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Another Doozie
Astory that is longer, but the details are hard to believe. You’ll see God’s hands in yet another honest, real story that, for a day, felt like hell. Get your weekly dose of reading in the next few weeks because this one is another doozie. I’m not going to mention people’s names or the hospital, but if you figure it out, you figure it out.
I kept hoping things would get better with the new year, but honestly, it just felt like 2025 never ended. I promised I’d share what hapened a ter rist as and finall ell enough to explain it all. Most of you know that last year at this time, I was diagnosed with heart failure. The year was a rollercoaster with up and down echo results and strange things happening to my body that only heart failure could be the culprit. I was on an emotional rollercoaster month after month after month.
In October, I got my ICD pacemaker and honestly thought things could only get better from here, right? Boy, was I wrong. Six weeks later, I had to undergo another emergency surgery because I had a stitch that didn’t heal, got infected, and opened up my incision.
I had a pencil-sized hole in my chest. I went into this surgery not knowing if I would wake up with no ICD because if the infection got into the wires, it had to be removed, and then go through all that all over again. I just went into surgery, saying over and over again, “God, I trust you. God, I trust you.”
Praise God, they caught the infection in time, and I was good to go again.
Or so I thought…
A week later I went to go get my staples out
and my doctor wanted to leave them in for one more week. Hey, better safe than sorry, right? Another week later, I went back to the ce (and t re s ital visits in bet een for this darn thing!) and they took out the staples. Well, less than 24 hours later, my incision opened up again for the second time!! They decided to steri-strip it and see if it could heal on its own. Especially being so close to Christmas. They did tell me there was a chance that the pacemaker would have to come out, heal, then do it all over again months later, but they anted t give b d a fig ting c ance.
The week of Christmas, I walked on eggs ells etrified d end u in t e s ital from this incision, but by the grace of God, the incision stayed closed until the day after Christmas.
Of course, it was a Friday, and no one at the electrical sician s ce as in until n day. I chose to stay out of the ER and treat it until my scheduled Monday morning appointment with EP. I just paid close attention to my body for signs of infection.
Monday rolled around, and I still felt wonderful physically. I just had an open incision in my chest, but honestly, it was looking so much better than Friday with the steri strips I had bought. I had a good feeling about my appointment and even had pictures to show the doctor my improvement since that Friday. Again, boy, was I wrong. My doctor, who put my pacemaker in and did my second surgery as well, was traveling for the holidays. The other doctor I was seeing told me he thought
the ICD would have to come out. Shocked, I asked, “Why can’t I see a plastic surgeon first c usin enn is a nurse gave e t at idea. ace a er nurse suggest ed I call my wonderful doctor for his opinion. Thankfully, he answered and strongly agreed t at it uld give e a fig ting c ance be re it needs t c e bac ut. e sent e i mediately down to the ER, and that’s where ell literall began. e gave e t e ast est a t see a lastic surge n but little did I know what I would have to go through to get there.
e as s bus t at da t at t ere were times Chris and I had nowhere to sit. e uld bring u in a r t en bac ut t t e aiting r because t ere ere si l n r s available t ave u sta in. (I mean, I know it was Christmas time, and asn t regnant but dang ere n r s available elt at ar elt all those years ago.) They saw 148 people that day. People were in the waiting room hacking, u ing and sitting it s in t eir b dies. This whole thing was nuts. For 7.5 hours, we la ed t is in and ut ga e but as eel ing sitive because even t ug d ct r wasn’t physically with me, he demanded to be in c arge care r clear acr ss t e
. ( is an is ust incredible.)
Anything they did had to go through him first. e ad an t er eart d ct r l at incision, and I quote, he said, “You can’t see the pacemaker, and you have no infection, this is a nder ul sign. Let s get u an a int ment with a plastic surgeon tomorrow and get u ut ere as s a . Little did n at t e ride as ab ut t g n uld be li e.
ta tuned ne t ee r re t e st r
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
For the casserole:
3 lbs. seas ned c ed c ic en breast shredded into large chunks
• 12 ounces dry wide pasta, cooked according to package directions
Casserole Filling:
6 tables ns butter
2 cu ur
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
4 teas n blac e er
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 cu s st re b ug t carr ts s redded
• 1 large can refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tables ns unsalted butter elted
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Add peas, carrots, shredded chicken, and c ed asta t t e grav . tir t c bine. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Unroll the crescent rolls and place them on top of the chicken mixture. Press to the edges and seal t e er rated sea s. rus n t e 2 table s ns elted butter. a e r 4 inutes r until t e astr is g lden br n.
County Hall Corner: Warming Hearts While Counting Costs
By Blair Steward
The January 22, 2026, Lycoming County Commissioners meeting opened with the kind of recognition that reminds us why local government works best when it celebrates the people who make everything possible.
Cameron Boyer received a well-deserved service award for completing ten years of dedicated work that began in maintenance. At the same time, he attended school and culminated in his current role as Director of Facilities Management.
Boyer’s journey represents the American dream in microcosm. Starting in maintenance while pursuing his education, he demonstrated the work ethic and dedication that county residents expect from their public servants. His advancement through the ranks to become Director of Facilities Management shows how talent and perseverance create opportunities even within government service.
The county commissioners deserve praise for recognizing excellence when they see it. Too often, public employees receive criticism while their achievements go unnoticed. Boyer’s decade of service includes responsibility for maintaining the
very buildings where these crucial meetings take place, ensuring that democracy has a warm, functional space to operate.
Speaking of warmth, the commissioners also addressed a more sobering reality facing many county residents during these harsh winter months. They expressed urgent concern about reaching seniors and vulnerable populations who may be struggling with the brutal combination of frigid temperatures and crushing heating costs.
The economics create a vicious cycle that traps our most vulnerable neighbors in dangerous situations. High heating bills force impossible choices between warmth and d bet een c rt and financial survival. Even worse, these exact expensive energy costs prevent people from considering relocation to warmer climates where heating expenses would disappear entirely.
Consider the cruel mathematics facing a seni r citi en n a fi ed inc e. anuary heating bills that consume half their monthly budget leave little room for adequate nutrition or other necessities. The dream of moving somewhere warm becomes impossible when every available dollar goes toward keeping their current home habitable through Pennsylvania’s
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Pictured Front: Karen Richie, Ashley Scheibeler, Shawn McCormick, Lori Shaw, Maria Hengler. Pictured Back: Kourtney Myers, Corey Pollom, Melissa Eshleman, Nicole Brooks, Madison Tawney, Charlene Sterner, Angela Lowe.
Through the cold, the wind, and the snowmageddon of it all, here recently, you may just want to wear whatever is warm and comfy. I have found myself reaching for the sa e gre s eater dress and eece lined black leggings at least once a week, or a white tee, black pants, and oversized car digan for the few days that I’ve been able t leave t e use. e all ave ur g t s when it comes to surviving the elements. So, if, like me, you’re feeling that your min i alist eat er dictated dail uni r is a bit drab and uninspired, you don’t have to
wait for warmer days to put together a styl ish look. Instead, elevate your current win ter wear with jewelry, which can transform cl t es int utfits. is a great ti e t take a hard look at your jewelry box to pick out pieces that inspire you and feel inten tional. Here’s a rundown of some jewelry inspiration to see you through the season, even if you’re just riding out this winter in sweats.
First up, mixed metals. For most of my stylish life, I’ve kept my metals separate, only wearing gold with gold, silver with sil ver, or bronze with bronze. However, there
are far crazier things go ing on in this world than mixing and matching metals, so why not go for it e tric is finding the shade and level of shine that balance each iece r finding e el ry with more than one metal. I think this works best in earring form, particularly what’s on ffer at ev lve. eir Heaven Mayhem Baby n t arrings eature b t g ld and sil ver t ned interl c ing l s s all en ug t fit under a beanie but als vibrant enough to add some shine to a layered look
a butt n d n s eater and ggers. e v lve als ffers as i s ned rd Huggie earrings, again in gold and silver with doubled metal hoops for more of a statement earring.
From metal to crystal with colored gem stones. Brightly colored stones can be mood enhancers, bringing a bit of sass and energy to your look. I like the idea of bright gems in ring form, even though rings can be tough to wear with gloves. I’m not op posed to popping on a cocktail ring after my hands have warmed up from the out side. If you’re wearing something simple and monotone, like a brown sweater dress it br n tig ts and an live green uff vest, then a piece like Kenneth Jay Lane’s ld it enter val la ub ing
available at shopbop, brings a bit of elegance to a standard day look. For something a bit more eclectic, check out the site’s Luv Aj Amber Honey Resin Stud Ring, which features two vibrantly colored stones to complement straight-leg jeans and a cozy polo-style sweater. If the standard ge st nes see a bit as t u then consider moody options like tiger’s eye, onyx, or jasper.
Speaking of moody, nothing quite sets a vibe like earthy materials such as resin and wood. Wooden bangles are becoming popular. Forget the plastic bracelets of the 80’s, wood bangles can be very chic while also feeling more authentic. Temple Ro’s Wooden Stacking Bangles can be worn as a group of three or mixed in as a neutral with a more eclectic wrist stack. For something more substantial to be worn on its n t ere s rban utfitters rest al Chunky Wooden Bangle Bracelet to layer ver t e cuff a l nger sleeve s irt t rvide your overall look with some zhuzhing. For resin options, there’s Mickey’s Girl Alba Resin Bangle, currently on sale as of this writing, with a neutral palette crafted for seamless stacking and works with either gold or silver pieces, or both. Anthropologie has a set of 3 Round Bangle Bracelets rendered in resin. Each set provides complementary tone-on-tone shades in trios of pink, blue, and terracotta that will add a punch, not just a pop of color, to an otherwise dreary winter uniform.
Beaded jewelry is really having a moment, especially for casual settings, to add some color and texture to a look of basics. Bauble
Bar’s Isla Layered Beaded Necklace features three strands of rainbow-colored beads that will draw the eye upward when worn it a n c r atic utfit nav ull on pants and a matching V-neck sweater. For something a little less attention-seeking, but just as chic, there’s Shashi’s Joe Smooth Gemstone Bracelet made of multicolored muted tone beads that features a magnetic clas r eas n and ff. u can t is on with just about any look for some understated elegance and earthy texture. Lastl nec laces. find t at l nger la ered necklace(s) are ideal when paired with a turtlenec r c nec . et er it s fitted or oversized, a solid-tone high-neck top is the perfect background for multi-layered chains and pendants. Zara has a Pack of 3 Necklaces with Stones and Charms for a gothic take on the multi-faceted necklace. assels are als a un ti n u can find a refined versi n it . re s assel eclaces Set-of-Two in gold and black. For a more boho necklace stack, there’s Three Bird Nest’s Lucid Love Layered Necklace featuring moon, star, and bead charms that uld fit rig t in it a s lid c l red tunic crochet cardigan, and leggings look. Of course, as you make an itinerary of your current jewelry collection, because what else is there to do on a cold winter’s night, you may already have versions of all of these pieces. Great! If not, hopefully you can take some inspiration from these suggestions, have a look online, then hit up a thrift store for second-hand options. Or slip some hints/links to your Valentine this year for gift ideas.
PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION
RICHARD H. ASHELMAN FARM
Located on farm at 259 Kiles Road, Stillwater, PA ( Columbia County)
THURS., MARCH 5, 2026 5:00 PM 43 ACRE FARM AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION
Sells to the highest bidder In same family over 100 years
is 43.62 acre Benton Township, Columbia County farm, will be sold at ABSOLUTE AUCTION. is “HOMESTEADER’S PARADISE” features approximately 38 acres of gently rolling crop land, balance of acreage is homesite, pasture and wooded areas, a newer two story bank barn (concrete oor and pen areas on the lower level) , an equipment shed, misc. outbuildings and a two story, 4 bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse with multiple renovations in progress. You have the option of completing the renovations or building that dream home at one of the hilltop sites that showcase the incredible views! Don’t pass up the opportunity to begin “ THE HOMESTEADING LIFE” you’ve been dreaming of!
Terms: $30,000 down in cash, certi ed or guaranteed funds evening of sale, made payable to FRALEY AUCTION CO., INC , balance in 45 days. (April 20, 2026) 10% buyers premium applied to purchase price. Real Estate Taxes prorated settlement day. Transfer Taxes divided equally between buyer & seller. Other info day of sale.
Note: Come look this property over, not everyday you can buy a farmette like this at Public Auction .
For more info or to view contact David Williams Associate Broker, Keller/Williams Advantage Realty
For more info to view or terms contact: Dave
48 1/2 ACRE SULLIVAN COUNTY
The Roving Sportsman… Preliminary 2026-27 Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits
By Jon Pries
*****Saturday September 7th 9 a.m.*****
*1 East ParkStreet Hughesville Pa 17737*
(Lycoming County Fairgrounds 3rd street entrance)
T5pm.-Household,Collectibles,vintage furniture,Kitchenware, good collection of tools including a shop press,cutting torches and more,We Hope To See You There For full listing and Pictures go to auctionzip.com ID#45518,or checkus out on facebookat
LeviSpring Auctioneering (570) 560-9543 *Watch for upcoming ads fore more listing and details
5 p.m..- UPI#03-016-0062 We will be auctioning to the highest bidder approx. 48 1/2 acres +/- of land only located on Champion Hill Road, Muncy Valley Pa. is property is located in the north mountain area of Sullivan county. Many options available for the property and great opportunities. Oil, gas, mineral and coal rights will not convey with the property. is property consists of Approx. 33 acres of wooded area and 15 1/2 acres of open area land. It is located approx 1 1/2mile on Champion Hill Road, o of route 42. Directions: From Route 220 take route 42 S for approx 1mi turn le on to Pritz Road, drive approx. 2/10ths of mi turn le onto Champion Hill Road, proceed approx. 1 mi to the property. From Route 42 N/239 Intersection, go approx. 2 1/2 mile turn right onto Myers road continue for approx. 4/10ths of mile turn right on to Champion Hill Road and proceed approx. 1 mile to the property!!! For a private showing please contact Levi at 570-560-9543 or 570-772-5487 for pictures and listing go to Auctionzip.com ID#45518, or on Facebook at ”Levi Spring Auctioneering” We Hope To See You ere!!!!
he Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 24, and has given preliminary approval to the 2026-27 Seasons and Bag limits. Final approval will occur at the April 10 & 11 meeting. For now, the following information might help you plan out your hunting in Pennsylvania for this fall through next spring.
Terms and Conditions:NO BUYERS PREMIUM,cash or good pa checkcredit card 3 1/2% loss,buying as is where is no guarantees or warranties made by the seller or the auctioneer,statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material.
Real Estate Terms: 3% Buyers premium added to purchase price, Cashier or certi ed check in the amount of $8,000 made out to “Levi Spring Auctioneering” down the day of auction with remaining due in 45 days or upon delivery of good title, oil gas and mineral rights to be retained by the sellers, buying as is where is no warranties or guarantees made by the auctioneer or the seller, statements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous material, any testing or inspections may be done at the expense of the potential buyer!!!
First, a few points of interest regarding recent ru rs and several significant changes. For several weeks, variations n t e start ri e deer seas n ave been swirling around that would also ave affected t e ti ing t er seas ns suc as ri e bear seas n. a 6-3 vote, the Board rejected the plan and decided to move ahead with a proposal that largely mirrors last year’s seasons.
For wild turkeys, a bag limit of one s ring g bbler is r sed t ffset potential additional harvest resulting
from the inclusion of Sundays. For black bears in WMU3D, a longer archery bear season overlapping the entire first seg ent t e arc er deer season is proposed. For elk, a new earl ct ber firear s seas n seg ent (during the rut) is proposed. And, for s all ga e t e squirrel ruffed gr use rabbit, pheasant, bobwhite quail, and woodchuck seasons are proposed to re ain en during t e firear s deer season.
For wild turkeys, one hen or one gobbler may be taken in the fall. The season for WMU2B runs from October 31 to November 15. Other seasons vary b s ecific . During t e s ring season, only ONE gobbler (bearded bird) may be taken, and the season runs from May 1 to May 31. From May 1-16, the legal shooting hours are from onehalf hour before sunrise until noon, and from May 17-31, legal shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. The Special season for eligible junior hunters, with a
required license, and mentored hunters 16 and under is on April 24 & 25, and only one spring gobbler may be taken during the hunt.
Regarding whitetail deer, the statewide archery season runs from October 3 to November 20 and from December 26 to January 24, 2027. One antlered deer per hunting license year, and one antlerless deer with each required antlerless license or permit. The statewide antlerless muzzleloader season is from October 17-25, allowing an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license or permit. The statewide antlerless s ecial firear s seas n runs from October 22-25 (Thursday through Sunday), wherein Junior and Senior license holders, Mentored Permit holders, some disabled persons, and some Pennsylvania resident active duty U. S. Armed Services individuals may take one antlerless deer with each required antlerless license or permit. e regular firear s (antlered and antlerless) statewide deer season will run from November 28 to December 13, when one antlered deer per hunting license year may be taken and one antlerless deer with each required antlerless license or permit. The antlered r antlerless intl c seas n
will run from December 26 to January 24, 2027.
As for the archery black bear season in WMU 2G, it runs from October 17-25. The statewide black bear muzzleloader season is from October 22-25 (Thursday to Sunday), and hunters are restricted to the same requirements as for the state ide antlerless s ecial firear s season. The statewide black bear special firear s seas n als runs r ct ber 22-25 (Thursday to Sunday), thus coinciding with the statewide antlerless s ecial firear s seas n. inall t e state ide regular firear s seas n is from November 21-24. The bag limit remains at one per license year.
There remains no limit and no closed season for coyote hunting, and the hunting season for bobcat runs from anuar t ebruar 3 2 2 it a limit of one bobcat per license year.
Please note that beginning with the 2026-2027 license year, all mentored hunters — including those under 7 years old — will get antlered deer and turkey harvest tags with their permits.
While the purchase date for hunting licenses ill ciall be set at t e ard meeting in April, for your planning purposes, they usually become available for purchase in the last week of June.
70+ Guns & Ammo
Friday February 13, 2026 @ 5:00 Pm
s, Weatherby
more, here is a very nice collection in great condition that you don
Remington's
Model 7, 260 w/scope mounts
Model 7, 7mmRem Ultra mag
Model 7, 17Rem
3-Model 7, 7mm-08 s Model 7, 222Rem
Model 700, 25-06Rem w/Scope
2-Model 700, 7mm rem mag’s w/scope
Model 700, 7mmRem mag w/scope, (Stainless)
Model 700, 7mmRem mag w/scope mounts
2-Model 700 classic, 7mm Wby mag s w/scope
Model 700, 7mm-08 NWB
Model 700 classic, 223Rem
Model 700 classic, 7mm-08 Rem NWB
Model 700, 300win mag
Model 700, 30-06 Sprg.
Model 788, 308win w/scope
Model 788, 243win w/scope
Model 788, 22-250 Rem Model 788, 6mm Remington 25 w/peep sights
Model 1917, 30-06 w/scope
model 1100 LW 20ga
Model 1100 Mag, 12ga w/Vented Rib
Model 48 Sportsman, 12ga 50 Cal in-line w/scope Winchester’s Model 94, 30-30
TERMS; Cash or good check only; Auctioneer, Owner, Auction Company not Responsible for Accidents; Oral statements day of sale take
CABIN FEVER BOOK AUCTION III
Auction Date: Saturday February 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Book Preview: Fri. Feb. 27th - 2PM to 4PM and Auction Day 7:30 AM
Location: SE Auction Barn 129 Broad St Rebersburg, PA 16872
Book Titles with Descriptions, Pictures and Absentee Forms in Catalog
Catalog Requests: Call Deb: 570-809-6657
jdsauction0228@gmail.com or Fax 570-371-0359
Catalog Requests: Call Deb-Ph. 570-809-6657, Email jdsauction0228@gmail.com or Fax 570-371-0359
Outdoors with Ken Hunter… Ice Fishing Well Underway
Well, this has certainly been a winter more like those years ago when it stayed cold, and we seemed to have plenty of snow.
Except for that brief period of warmer, rainy weather earlier this winter, it has been a lot more like the cold, snowy winters of years past.
Ken Hunter
Approx. 750 Lots - 12 Consigners - Large Variety of Books - Old books written in German • Many Zane Grey Books and Zane Grey Red and White Set • History • James Heriott • Many lots of Little Golden Books (lots of old ones) • Many Children and Youth Books • War • Novels • Nancy Drew • Old Readers • Animals • Uncle Wiggly and so much more! BOOKS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY!
Approx. 750 Lots - 12 Consigners - Large Variety of Books - Old books written in German • Many Zane Grey Books and Zane Grey Red & White Set • History • James Heriott • Many lots of Little Golden Books (lots of old ones) • Many Children and Youth Books • War • Novels • Nancy Drew • Old Readers • Animals • Uncle Wiggly and so much more! BOOKS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CATALOGS TO BE MAILED FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY BY REQUEST!
and so much more! BOOKS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY! CATALOGS TO BE MAILED FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY BY REQUEST!
JDS Auction Company LLC 1015 Ridge Rd Klingerstown, PA 17941
Ph 570-809-6657
Ph 570-875-7863
Fax: 570-371-0359
Email: jdsauction0228@gmail com
License #AY002469
Auctioneer - Shem Esh
License #AU006321
TERMS: Cash, Good Check, Credit Cards Accepted Auctioneer, Owner not responsible for Accidents Oral Statements take Precedence over Written Advertisements
Auction Zip ID 52968
The good news is that there is su cient ice n an la es and t e ice fis ing as been rett r ductive over the past month.
I’ve been too busy to get out much over the past couple of weeks, but my ice fis ing buddies ave been ee ing me informed, and the catch reports have been pretty productive with good numbers of crappies, bluegills, and erc . e t se fis ave been good size as well.
I must say, however, that this recent sizeable amount of snow will certainly create s e additi nal di culties getting n and ff t e ice. u a need to add some additional equipment to ur alread verl aded ice fis ing sled.
How about a snow shovel and may-
be even a pair of snowshoes? Pulling those sleds on the shiny surface of the ice is fairly easy, but with a foot or so of snow, it becomes a bit more work. u ill als ave t clear away the snow to get to the ice surface to start drilling holes. ile st us ice fis ermen don’t have a big problem venturing out on the snow-covered ice, it can create some problems for those who are not familiar with heading out onto frozen lakes.
I’ve often pointed out that lakes don’t necessarily freeze in a uniform manner all over the lake. It’s not unusual for larger lakes to have open water while e le are ice fis ing n seven r eig t inches of ice in protected bays, cuts in inlets.
With this recent cold snap and then a heavy snow, that open water may have finall r en ver an inc r t but now the snow makes everything look uniform.
I’ve said it before, if you are not familiar with the lake, don’t just assume that all of the ice is safe.
I know a lot of people think we are nuts sitting out there in the cold all
day, but trust me, most of us serious ice fis er en are actuall quite crtable being ut n t e ice all da .
ertainl u s uld dress r erl r t e eat er but a c u le additi nal ite s a e r a uc re leasant da . u are g ing t get seri us ab ut ice fis ing u uld be ise t invest in ne t se rtable ull be ind sleds it t e i u t t at creates an encl sed s elter. e sled carries all t e necessar equient and quic l turns int a s elter and r tecti n r t e ind. a e s e etal sta es al ng t anc r t e s elter in case ind trust e ave seen re t an ne
acr ss t e ice n a ind da .
n t er ite t at can a e ur tri uc re c rtable is a s all r ane eater. rust e t se little eaters can reall eat u t e inside t at ice s ant rett quic . ea d n t rget t e real reas n u are ut n t e la e in t e dead inter is t g fis ing n t ust t sta ar . t e a n re t an ne ccasi n ice fis ing buddies and ave ta en c ing equi ent al ng and actuall re ared and ried s e t se res caug t fis ile e ere fis ing t e d n t get an res er t an t at.
Multi Estate Auction
Located At e Hughesville Fire Hall 30 South Railroad Street Hughesville PA 17737. Watch For Auction Signs Day Of Sale.
Wednesday, February 11th At 5:00pm
Preview Day of Sale Starting at 4:00pm
HUNDREDS OF ITEMS INCLUDING...
LARGE A COLLECTION OF U.S. AND FOREIGN COINS *
MODERN & ANTIQUE FURNITURE * PRIMITIVES * COLLECTABLES * HAND TOOLS * EARLY BOTTLES
Auctioneers note: is is a brief listing of hundreds of items to be auctioned, plan to attend! Our next Antique Auction will be held February 14th, watch AuctionZip.com for pictures as we will update daily for both sales.
TERMS: 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM AND 6% PA SALES TAX. WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR GOOD CHECK. RETURNED CHECKS ARE SUBJECT TO A $30.00 FEE. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF AUCTION TAKE PRECEDENTS OVER PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN MATERIAL.
Scott A. Young, Auctioneer
License No. AU002633L • Montoursville, PA 17754
Ph: (570) 435-0459 • Email: youngsauction@aol.com
HASSELMAN ESTATE AUCTION #641
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA (Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill)
Antiques Collectibles Household Furnishings Furniture Breyer Horses Star Wars Legos
5:00 or there ‘bouts-(Outback): Usual Assort of box lots Misc. Furnishings Lg. Sel. of Christmas Décor, Vintage Modern Games Old Children’s Books Glasswares tools MUCH MORE!!
5:30 –or there ‘bouts- (Main Hall): Antiques/ Collectibles/ Coins– Breyer Horses Longaberger Baskets Star Wars Lego Sets NIB Costume Jewelry yellow metal marked 14 kt. Sterling Silver pcs Wheat Pennies JFK Clad half dollars - Usual Assortment of small kitchen appliances, pots/pans utensils Carnival gls pcs. - Flat Screen TV’s Atari 2600 Gaming Sys. w/ gaming a t idge intendo nt S on e ong fi h li en e o o
collectibles Books, Pewter Figures and MUCH MORE!!)
6:30 Furniture: 3 Pc. Queen, Cherry style B/R Set 2 Pc. Childs Pine B/R Set Pie Crust Lamp stand Maple Mag/Lamp stand Light wood, Dropleaf table w/ 2 inserts Hardwood Corner Cupboard Wash stand, ptd. White Pressed wood book shelf Maple Dry Sink w/ copper insert MORE!!
Terms: Cash or Good PA check. Out of state check w/prior Auctioneer approval. Credit cards w/ loss of 3% Cash Discount. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” with all faults. No guaranties made by the seller expressed or implied. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed materials.
Notes: Go to auctionzip.com (enter auctioneer no. 5545) for full listing and pictures. Local estate, come and enjoy the evening with us. Food Available seats provided. “NO” buyers premium. Severe weather date 02/07/2 @3:00 pm.
17756 570-935-0376
Scott on Sports
800 Games, One Community
Journalism students learn the lesson early in their studies; there is a distinct difference bet een a reporter and a columnist.
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It has been a few weeks, and I am experiencing a void. I only wanted to get outside t tr t e ne stuff t at scored. I desperately needed some action. I reached out to a chum from work. There was a ti e en uld fis in t e super-cold creeks. Not anymore. It’s not my thing. Let’s bundle up and g ice fis ing instead.
Chris Spangler and I have been good friends for a very long time. But ever since I started working for Chris and the family business, we no longer hang out. He is a few years younger and e is quite t e fis er an. ris as been great in terms of being one of my fis ing ent rs. angler as all inds of fancy gadgets. I often joke and say he has something from every page of a Cabela’s catalog. True story. Chris and I have been on several adventures. He leads the way, and I tag along.
Chris had some luck at the Little Pine Dam over the holidays. He showed me pictures an different s ecies. luegills. Largemouth. Perch. and a few healthy Rainbows. I was intrigued. We made plans to head up the following weekend. Chris’s now 12-year-old son Jace planned to join us. Then Snowmeggedon. Now what?
I looked through the archives. I had an old story with Chris and Jace several years
Jamie Spencer
back. Perhaps we can rerun her. My bad, Steph. I am blaming the cold.
I arrived at the northern access of Rose Valley Lake at a quarter to 4:00. The Weatherbug App said it was a raw 17 degrees. Chris had already set up shop. They were just a few clicks from the parking lot. I was very surrised t find several t ers braving the elements. Do you like my old blaze orange bibs?
I immediately noticed their new fancy gear. From gas-powered augers to ulti le ice fis ing c b s. ne en rmous cargo sled and a propane heater. From portable blinds to state-of-the-art electronics. It was amazing. All of this just for me?
“Jase has been slaying ‘em,” Chris, a proud pop, said with a grin. “Why don’t you pull up next to him. Here. Use this. That color combo is banging. Are you familiar with one of these?”
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HOOK.”
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and sl ed resentati n. elt a slig t t itc and quic l set t e . reali ed t ere as a fis n t e t er end line. as s e cited. e gu s. finall g t ne ris as a but ase laug ed en e sa un ri e. ave caug t undreds and undreds fis in li eti e but t at ur inc bab bluegill as first t r ug t e ice. i e didn t atter and ended u catc ing t re. t ing t brag ab ut but as a ull r ud. a still a n vice and n a ed.
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Across:
1. Native American group of N. California
5. Geological times (Brit. sp.)
10. Tool to remove
12. Rods
14. One who renews
16. They precede C
18. Chatter incessantly
19. __ King Cole, musician
20. Insect parts
22. One from Utah
23. The world of the dead
25. Singer Redding
26. NBA legend Nelson
27. Indicates wrongly
28. Unhappy
30. Anger
31. Dark brown
33. Some are in kitchens
35. Made a mistake
37. Damp
38. Type of fuel
40. Actor Damon
41. What thespians do
42. One’s mother
44. Disallow 45. Swiss river
48. A banana has one
50. Philippines lake and
volcano are two
52. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)
53. Agave
55. Journalist Tarbell
56. One-time tech giant
57. Indicates upon
58. Intestinal bacteria
63. Loose sheaths around the spinal cord
65. It goes with nook
66. A fashion
67. Very eager to hear or see Down:
Witch 2. Utilize 3. Writing utensil 4. Where rockers go to work 5. Subsides 6. Consume 7. Greek mythological figures
8. California mountain town
9. Tin
10. Muse of lyric and love poetry
11. Animates anew
Crossword, Crypto and Sudoku
13. Humorous criticisms 15. Cool! 17. Worst
18. Wet dirt
21. Designed to be useful
23. Hebrew unit of liquid capacity
24. High schoolers’ test
27. Computer device
29. Indian territory __ and Diu
32. A place to sleep
34. AI tool
35. Pass or go by
36. Indicates a purchase
39. A digital tape recording of sound
40. More (Spanish)
43. Disfigured
44. White (Spanish)
46. Church building
47. Georgia rockers
49. Type of surgery
51. Much __ about nothing
54. Make by braiding
59. Local area network
60. Unit of work or energy
61. Member of indigenous people of Thailand
62. Liquefied natural gas
64. Distance to top
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH
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MINI DACHSHUND MIX Puppies. Vet Checked. Prices Range From $250-$475. 570-725-2079 Extn:1 . 196580
ACA REGISTERED WELSH CORGI Puppies For Sale. Blue Merle $500.00, Tri-Color $400.00. Vet Checked. 570-816-8305. 196694
LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE. One Silver Female, $800.00. One Silver Male, $800.00. One Yellow Female, One Yellow Male, One Black Female, Two Black Males, $650.00. Available February 4th. 570-5477118 Extn:2 . 196924
AKC SILVER GRAY WEIMARANER Puppies. Very Friendly. Shots, Wormed, Vet Checked. Born October 24th, Ready To Go Now. 3 Male Left. $550.00 Each. 570-5385739. 196781
MINI BORDER COLLIE Blue Heeler Mix Puppies For Sale. Nice Pups, $250.00. 570-745-3841. 196791
JERSEY SHORE LIVESTOCK MARKET LLC & FLEA MARKET: The following items were sold on January 29th, 2026: Beef Calves: $12.50 to $18.50 per pound; Beef X Calves: $11.00 to $15.00 per pound; Holstein Calves: $0.10 to $13.75 per pound; Fats: $1.80 to $2.28 per pound; Cows: $0.50 to $1.73 per pound; Bulls: $1.61 to $2.02 per pound; Feeders: $0.40 to $3.45 per pound; Goats $190 to $360 per head; Lambs: $1.15 to $3.50 per pound. 1308 S RT 44 HWY, JERSEY SHORE PA 17740. 196935
EVENTS
YARD SALES 9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Buying Green Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-259-1886. 196785
PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The Following Self-Storage Cube Contents Containing Household and Other Goods Will Be Sold, For Cash, By CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent For Owner 300 Lycoming Mall Circle Suite 320, Pennsdale, Pa. 17756, To Satisfy A Lien On February 18, 2026, At Approx. 3:00 PM At www. storagetreasures.com. Cube 1106 Tabitha Breon, Cube 1435 Sandra Killian, Cube 1541 David Spencer, Cube 1652 Kimberly Frantz, Cube 1703 Thomas Navarro, Cube 1760 Trinity Houseknecht (Derr) . 196792
ESTATE SALE
CAS ESTATE SALE
Thurs.-Sat Feb. 5-7, 8am-5pm (until sold out on Sat.) 173 Pine Creek Ave. Jersey Shore. Everything in this sale is new and different. Nothing left from the rst sale. We again have rooms full of beautiful glassware incl.: Fenton, Imperial, Carnival, Art Glass, Vaseline glass, L. E. Smith, Milk glass, Cambridge, Fostoria, Westmoreland, Moonstone, Waterford, kerosene lamps, and more. Wall decor. Jewelry, Beatrix Potter collection, David Armstrong prints, DVDs, CDs, storage bins, lots of $1. items. Old World Christmas for all holidays! China and dishes incl. Ironstone, Flow Blue, Franciscan, Johnson Bros., miniature tea sets. Lots of kidʼs books TOYS incl. Legos, dolls, Thomas the Train, and more. Kitchen items and cookbooks. Also new and like-new linens, pottery, pewter, Silverplate, Longaberger baskets, lots of Easter and other holiday decor. Rooms full of lovely ladies clothes and, also some menʼs and childrenʼs clothing. Some tools, Grizzly wood lathe, box lots, and lots more. Watch www.casestatesales.com for pictures and items for sale NOW!! 196793
BUS TRIP
JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL OVERNIGHT BUS TRIP to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Sunday, April 19-Monday, April 20, 2026. Play bingo, Casino, Shopping, Dining. 570-428-2708. Bus transportation with Susquehanna Trailways Motorcoach. 196879
CHURCH SERVICES
HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Road)
Pastor Jane OʼBorski. Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 196796
DUBOISTOWN CHURCH 133 Summer Street. Sunday 10am. “History Is His Story”. 717-813-3992. 196795
EAGLE MOUNTAIN WORD OF FAITH CHURCH 1804 Bloomingrove Road, Williamsport. Sundays 10am. 570-447-0162. 196794
GENERAL MERCH.
HUSQVARNA 585, 24” Bar And Chain, Like New. Asking $1,100. 570-506-6344 Call Before 6pm. 196778
BRAND NEW PREDATOR 8HP Horizontal Shaft. Asking $300.00. 570-506-6344 Call Before 6pm. 196779
8X8 WALK-IN COOLER, $6,000, Everything Works, Ready To Go. Shower Stall Enclosed With Glass Door, Microwave, Dishwasher, Air Conditioner, Make Offer. 570-745-3411. 196579
CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER, 4 Cycle, 179cc, Used Two Times, $150.00 OBO. 570-4192541. 196927 2018 JEEP WRANGLER Full Set Of Seat Covers. Muddy Girl Black With Pink Camo, $300.00. 570-560-5625. 196906
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AGES TODAY with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. Itʼs not ust a generator. Itʼs a power move. M11
SAFE STEP. North America ʼs #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11
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AGES TODAY - Generac Home Standby Generator. Receive a free 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. 855-948-6176 to schedule a free quote. Itʼs not ust a generator. Itʼs a power move. C11
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES
in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189. C11
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BURGUNDY COLOR, 36”
COVERAGE AG PANEL,
Metal Roo ng Siding, Winter
Special $2.00 L.F. $.67 SQ.FT. Made in Ephrata Pa. Email sales@7174455222.com 7174455222 . M11
FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-220-5227 . 196936
FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $75.00 A Pickup Load. 570-547-6343. 196784
$220/CORD. Half Locust & Half Oak Cherry. 570-220-1383. 196401
GOOD THINGS TO EAT
TRADITIONAL APPLE BUTTER. Pints, uarts, Half Gallons. Near Clarkstown 570-244-6149. 196689
HEALTHCARE
O
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one who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-3175246. M11
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WANTED TO BUY
381 Broad Street Montoursville, PA. ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. Member of Certi ed Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 196797
TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grecsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930ʼs to 1980ʼs. Call 866-433-8277. C11
WANTED: USED BOOKS, Especially Older Books. Cleaning Out Your Attic, Storage Unit, Home Or School Library Give Us A Call 570-725-2131. 196452
WANTED: VINTAGE CHRISTMAS Decorations And Ornaments. Call 570-447-4488. 196474 BUSINESS SERVICES C
FINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 195682
PEACE OF MIND & EARLY DETECTION - Now more than ever, itʼs important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. 833-970-4172. C11
CLEANING AND HAULING
INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 196673
PEST CONTROL Protect your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 833-860-0657 Have zip code ready! C11
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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL costs! (Additional terms apply. Sub ect to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 12/31/25) Call 1-844-8262535. M11
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, weʼre waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Sub ect to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 12/31/25 Call 1-844-501-3208. C11
CONSTRUCTION
AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE?
You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 833-640-4753. Have zip code of property ready when calling! C11
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BECOME A PUBLISHED AU-
THOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11
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HEALTHCARE HELP WANTED
O CO Has Openings For Experienced Cooks. Salary Is Based On Experience.
If Interested, Please Fill Out An Application Form At Any Of Our Dollyʼs Diner Locations. Please Call 570-419-6632 With Any Questions.
BUSINESSHEALTHCAREOPPORTUNITY
TASTYKAKE ROUTE FOR SALE, all accounts are in the Williamsport area, current operator works 4 days per week. Truck available for purchase, training provided. Selling price is $145,000. Serious inquiries call 570-939-7146. 196789
HEALTHCARE
MUSIC
C C O C O . Available
Sunday After 11am or After, Also Saturdays. 30 Yrs. Exp., Refs. Matthew (570) 360-0201, matthewcendoma40@gmail.com . 196926
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
HEAD VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH
The Williamsport Area School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the entire interscholastic football program (grades 7–12). The successful candidate will provide discipline, commitment, structure, and organization for all levels of the program. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes while promoting strong academic standards, leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Previous head coaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be asked to assume the duties of the position as soon as possible. EOE.
To apply for the position, please complete the online “Athletic Coaching Application” at www.wasd.org/employment • Deadline for applications: Friday, February 6, 2026.
G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570220-5512
HEALTHCARE LAWN CARE
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about rst application special! 833-860-0811. C11
HEALTHCARE CLEANING
NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796. NO TIME TO CLEAN? If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664
IMAGINE MACHINING
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Floors For Life
HOUSE WANTED. Buying in Mill Hall – Williamsport. As-is, No realtor fees. Call and weʼll meet you. 570 367 8040. 196674
MOBILE HOME
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, 2 Bedroom, $15,000. Liveable But Fixer-Upper. 570-916-1511. 196923
LAND WANTED
LAND WANTED FOR USE during the 2026 Bowhunting Season (No Rifle). Willing To Lease Or Will Exchange For Lawn Work Services. Iʼm 55 Years Old, Responsible And Respectful. Please Call Or Text 570-447-2995. 196680
HOUSE FOR SALE
DOUBLE HOUSE FOR SALE, Williamsport, $50,000. Call For Details 570-971-3238. 196679
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. 570916-3309. 196788
APARTMENTS
1 BEDROOM, SECOND FLOOR Apartment, Trash Included. $700.00/Month. 570-916-0996. 196937
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. 196787
O Sales Of Farm Tractors, Repair, Restore, Paint, Etc. Turbotville, PA. 814-720-8845. 196782
CARS
WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! M11
DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11 ATTENTION B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040. 196799
BLACK SUBARU LEGACY 2016 for sale. Asking $7500. Runs amazing. Paperwork on upkeep/ maintenance. Essential fluids always monitored. Call 570-772-9774. 196190 2008 FORD FUSION In Very Good Condition. Inspected Until January 2027. Has High Mileage But Very Well Kept, $3,000. 570980-4674. 196907
