Webb Weekly July 9, 2025

Enjoying the July Weather Safely and Together

The middle of July can mean just one thing in these parts; it’s time for the Lycoming County Fair. This especially holds true in the eastern end of the county. What a great All-American event that celebrates the area we call home. This week’s cover informed me this is the 154th celebration of farming, food, entertainment, and something fun and interesting to be found by all. July, in general, is the celebration of small-town Americana and all that’s good in our Nation.

With that being said, I’m going to flip back to the application of common sense I often talk about. The daily forecast for our area could simply read morning haze followed by hot with a chance of an afternoon and evening thunderstorm. Please be aware of the current weather and your surroundings and be prepared. Tomorrow will be “Groundhog Day” in July. If you’re familiar with the movie, substitute heat and lightning for the cold and snow.

Do not allow the extremism as seen on TV and the electronic device of your choosing to scare you away from the things you love doing this time of year. If you have breathing or health issues, they

should always be factored into the environment and activities you’re choosing, be smart about what you choose to do. Then it becomes a personal risk assessment. If you want to take your children or grandchildren to a ball game or outdoor event, you know your health and body better than anyone. Do not allow the sensationalism to take away life’s special moments. The fear factor implied has become a normal operating procedure since COVID. In the same breath, maybe shorten the amount of time you spend at an event or pick a different day or time more conducive to your health situation. And it should go without saying you should take into account the well-being of the people you’re with.

One of the best things you can do for your body, especially during the summertime, is to hydrate. Again, common sense, and that doesn’t mean drinking a couple of extra beers because it’s hot. Although if you want to have a cold beer on a hot day, by all means, do it, but don’t overdo it and make sure you’re drinking plenty of water.

If you are responsible for the young or old, stress hydration, make sure they understand how important it is. Make sure

the athletes in your life understand good hydration is a daily practice, not just drinking a bunch of water or sports drinks on the day of a game.

If your young athlete, or yourself, has any type of breathing or conditioning problem, understand the risk whether playing an organized sports event or maybe just sharing a round of golf together. You can also throw in that common sense about thunderstorms and not wait until the last moments to leave the golf course or ball field.

I know many of you are probably reading my column this week, thinking, why is he wasting his words on this? I get it.

I also understand that common sense, planning, and respect for the weather seem to be at an all-time low. Like anything else, it’s about applying knowledge and finding balance.

I want to move on to the people in the world around us and looking out for the good of humanity. If you see someone struggling because of the heat or possibly an illness made worse by the heat, don’t be afraid to ask, “are you OK?” or bring it to the attention of somebody they are with. You would want someone to do this for a fellow family member or loved one. Please extend this simple courtesy even if they’re a complete stranger. If

they appear to be in the midst of a health emergency but do not or cannot answer you, call for help. The individual could just be experiencing the effects of dehydration; however, they could also be experiencing much worse.

On a much easier note, we all cross paths with folks that are required to work in the heat this time of year. I will use your neighborhood postal carrier as an example. It never goes unappreciated when you offer them an ice-cold bottle of water. Maybe it’s somebody doing some contracting work around your house; that bottle of water could go a long way, depending on the day they’re having. And yes, I understand most carry their own water and probably will turn you down. However, you never know if you don’t ask.

It is the simple acts of kindness that help make the world a better place. This is a good spot to mention if you have someone in your neighborhood that is health compromised, or maybe just elderly and lives alone; check in on them whether it’s a hot day, stormy day, or maybe just your common sense tells you so. Hopefully, everything is fine, and you share a nice conversation and a smile.

Well, that’s it for this week. I’m heading down to Hughesville for a hot sausage sandwich, funnel cake, and a little ice cream. Don’t tell my doctor and let’s all be careful out there.

God Bless America.

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From the Editor…

Watermelon!

It’s Better than Bad; It’s Good!

Ah, July. e month where your car becomes a sauna, the deodorant of those around you is tested hourly, and the dog refuses to go outside unless bribed (but also refuses to come back inside unless bribed. Having dogs is a weird dynamic). But it’s also National Watermelon Month, and that’s something worth celebrating — preferably with your feet in a kiddie pool and your mouth full of juicy melon.

Let’s be honest: watermelon isn’t just a fruit — it’s a summer rite of passage. It’s the only thing you can eat with your whole face and not be judged — well, I’m still judging, but you do you. It’s the dessert you didn’t know you were packing in your cooler. It’s hydration with air.

e average watermelon is about 92% water. Which means, yes, it counts as both a snack and a drink. You’re welcome.

is Spicy Watermelon

Gazpacho is a chilled soup that blends sweet, savory, and spicy in one glorious spoonful. It’s light, refreshing, and 100% oven-free. Yes, I’m still refusing to use my stove or oven unless absolutely necessary.

Ingredients:

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queso fresco, or just straight from the bowl like the watermelon renegade you are.

Watermelon Mojito Mocktail is non-alcoholic twist on a classic mojito is super refreshing, naturally sweet, and packed with avor. It’s the ideal sip for sitting on the porch, oating in the pool, or dramatically fanning yourself while declaring it’s “hotter than a goat’s butt in a pepper patch.”

Ingredients:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

• Juice of 1 lime

• 4 cups seedless watermelon, chopped

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (or leave the seeds in if you’re brave)

• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional — depends on your melon’s sweetness)

• A handful of fresh mint leaves

• Sparkling water or club soda

• Ice

• Extra lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish

Directions:

In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Strain it if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave it pulpy if you like a little chew.

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Watermelon has more lycopene (It’s known for its potential to protect cells from damage and may o er bene ts for heart health and cancer prevention) than raw tomatoes. at means it’s basically health food. Add cake a erward to balance it out.

ere are over 1,200 varieties of watermelon. at’s a lot of rind.

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PEPPER’S UPCOMING 2025 AUCTION CALENDAR

**ALL Auctions located at the Auction Barn unless stated otherwise** **13580 Rt. 414 Canton, Pa. 17724 – Bradford County**

Wednesday, July 9th 6:15pm Farm Equipment Retirement Auction 4554 Burlington Turnpike, Towanda, Pa. 18848

Deutz D100-6 diesel tractor w/ 10,000hrs, JD 456 round baler silage, twine only, JD 625 8’ disc bine w/ flails, Kverneland Taarup 7517 single bale wrapper, HS 2 star tedder, Techno- bale 960 round bale self load-unload wagon, Tire land roller, 3 pth hvy all angle back blade, Hyd bale grabber, 3pth hvy post pounder, Stoltzfus lime spreader (little rough), Herd 3pth spinner spreader, 14 stall loops (never used), possible additional items as we clean out and get ready for sale. Be on time as will be a short sale! Sale due to Health Reasons. Owners Dean & Stacey Madigan

Saturday, July 12th 9:45am- Woodworking tools / Country Antiques from the late Brad Pepper

Wednesday, July 16th & Wednesday, July 30th Weekly Auctions

Saturday, Aug. 2nd 9:45am-Gene & Eleanor Boor Estate

385 Lodge Hill Road, Col. X-Rds, Pa 16914

Farm Equipment, Barn Equipment, Antiques & Household

Auctions held almost every Wednesday night... For full listings, pictures and to keep up to date follow us on Facebook & gotoauction.com #5978

!! HAVE A NICE DAY & KEEP SMILING !!

• Optional toppings: diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except the toppings. Blend until smooth (or leave it a little chunky if you like texture — this is your soup journey).

Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lime as needed.

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold, topped with avocado, cilantro,

In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and honey/agave to release that minty magic.

Fill the glass with ice, pour in your watermelon juice, and top it o with sparkling water.

Stir gently, garnish like the fancy person you are, and sip immediately.

Optional upgrade: Freeze extra watermelon cubes and use them in place of ice. No watered-down drinks, just bonus melon.

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We offer a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!

Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!

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Save the date for these upcoming events!

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MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

July 14

Cheeseburger, hamburger bun, molasses baked beans, peas & carrots, tropical fruit salad

Lighter Fare

Ham salad, three bean salad, fresh cantaloupe, fresh apple, croissant

July 21

Pork BBQ, sandwich roll, macaroni & cheese, green & wax beans, creamy coleslaw

Lighter Fare

Chef salad with ham, turkey, cheese, fresh cantaloupe, tomato & cucumber salad, dinner roll

July 15

Chicken Alfredo, Alfredo noodles, California vegetable blend, fresh cantaloupe

Lighter Fare

Chef salad with ham, turkey, & cheese, pimento spread, crackers fresh watermelon

July 22

Brushetta chicken, buttered noodles, garlic spinach, pineapple, dinner roll

Lighter Fare

Sliced turkey & provolone, whole grain bread, broccoli salad, cinnamon apples, sugar cookie

July 16

Mexican taco bowl, Spanish beans, Mexican corn, romaine with shredded cheese and taco sauce, tortilla chips

Lighter Fare

Ham, turkey, & Swiss cheese, whole grain bread, tomato & cucumber salad, Mandarin oranges, fresh custard

July 23

Texas hot dog with hot dog roll, carrots & cauliflower, molasses baked beans, fresh clementine

Lighter Fare

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bread, Italian tomato salad, creamy coleslaw, fresh apple

July 17

BBQ chicken, sandwich roll, au gratin potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, Italian tomato salad

Lighter Fare

Breaded chicken sandwich with bacon and ranch, whole grain bread, creamy coleslaw, fresh apple

July 24

Alpine hamburger, sandwich roll, Harvard beets, garlic butter beans, gelatin with fruit

Lighter Fare

BBQ ranch chicken salad with leaf lettuce, fresh cantaloupe, corn & black bean salad, tortilla chips

July 18

Baked pizza pasta casserole, glazed carrots, broccoli, fresh banana

Lighter Fare

Chicken craisin salad, whole grain bread, fresh salad with Italian dressing, fresh orange

July 25

Chicken fajita, whole grain wrap, buttered cilantro rice, Mexican corn, cucumber & onion salad

Lighter Fare

Sliced ham & Swiss, rye bread, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges

Annual Lycoming County Fair Takes Place July 9 to 19

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

It’s hot and it’s July, which means it’s time for the highly anticipated annual Lycoming County Fair!

This year’s fair will be held from Wednesday, July 9, to Saturday, July 19, attracting thousands of fairgoers to the borough of Hughesville and the surrounding area.

New highlights at this year’s fair include a special $2 Tuesday and a contest for whoopie pies and gingerbread. Additionally, several new vendors will be available.

As always, there will be a Military Appreciation Day and a Senior Citizens Day, where members of each group can enter for free with valid identification.

Here’s a daily glance at the fair’s events:

July 9: Enjoy free harness racing with seating in the grandstand and

musical entertainment by Dan and Galla in another area of the fairgrounds.

July 10: Mack Berry will perform at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 6 and 8 p.m. Enjoy more free harness racing and music by Dan and Galla, along with a livestock supply auction at 7 p.m.

July 11: Don’t miss the “Bulls and Barrels” event at 6:30 p.m. in the grandstand area, and musical entertainment by Mack Berry at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 6 and 8 p.m.

July 12: The day features an Antique Tractor Pull at 1 p.m., a Draft Horse Show at 4 p.m., and the Tommy Hedrick Memorial Demolition Derby at 5 p.m. An Obstacle Trail Clinic will take place at 7 p.m., with free entertainment by Frank and Kathi Deluca at the Jeff Jordan Excavation Pavilion.

July 14: The day starts with a Hill-

billy Garden Tractor Pull at 10 a.m. Carol Sexton will present the Sounds of Gospel at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 2, 4, and 6 p.m. ere will also be the Demolition Derby/Figure 8 Racing starting at 6 p.m. Additionally, a Vesper Service will be held at 5 p.m. at the Je Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion.

Continuing on July 14, Dairy Showmanship will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Old Timers Show. At 7 p.m., there will be OPEN Mounted Fun Horse Games and LIVE PRO WRESTLING, with ticket prices of $30 for front-row ringside, $12 for general admission, and $2 for 2nd and 3rd-row ringside.

July 15: It’s Youth Day! Children aged 12 and under can enter for free with an adult who has paid admission on $2 Tuesday (gate admission only $2). Events include a Children’s Story Hour at 9:30 a.m. at the Je Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion and a School Day Program at 11 a.m. in the grandstand (free). At 5 p.m., join the Mounted Dance

Party. KC & Family Traditions will perform at 6 and 8 p.m. on the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage. Other activities include kids’ music bingo with DJ Wyld at 6 p.m. and the Country Legends Band featuring Ray Kinley Jr. as Elvis at 8 p.m., along with the East Coast Outlaws

Mounted Shooting Demonstration at 7 p.m.

July 16: It’s Senior Citizens Day, with free admission all day for individuals aged 65 and over with valid ID (note: rides not included). At 4 p.m., there will be an OPEN Pony/ Miniature Horse Show, followed by an Antique Tractor Pull (O the Farm) in the grandstand/bleachers at 6 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, July

19, at 8 a.m.).

Celtic Wood and Wires will perform at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 5 and 8 p.m.

July 17: It is Military Appreciation Day with free admission all day for military personnel with valid ID (rides not included). Events include the Supreme Show-

manship Competition at 5 p.m. and an OPEN Stick Horse Show at 7 p.m. e Demolition Derby/Figure 8 Racing begins at 7 p.m., with ticket prices of $12. At the same time, there will be a Tack Auction at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage, and Dan & Galla will perform at 7:30 p.m. e Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage will also feature entertainment at 5 p.m., with Frank and

Kathi Deluca performing at the Je Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion.

July 18: e OPEN Stick Horse Show is at 7 p.m., followed by the 4-H Family Fun Night and the Lamb & Calf Dressing Contest at 7:30 p.m. Dan & Galla will perform at 5 p.m., along with a Youth Livestock Sale at 6 p.m. (awards at 5:30 p.m.) and a Tractor Pull (Dale Wheeland) in the grandstand/bleachers at 6 p.m. e Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage will feature October Rose at 6 and 8 p.m. July 19: e fair closes with the Pony Pull at 1 p.m. with Dan & Galla performing at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 1 and 3 p.m. e PTPA 4x4 Truck Pull starts at 4 p.m. in the grandstand/bleachers with a ticket price of $12. October Rose will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. on the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage. As always, there will be a great display of agricultural and artistic items, along with a variety of excellent food and cra vendors. ere’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s Lycoming County Fair! p.m.

SUMMER GRIEF WORKSHOPS

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Gentle conversation. Practical coping tips. Shared understanding. Ice cream social to follow each session.

Letʼs find a little peace and sweetness together this summer.

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Wed., July 23rd, 6:30-8PM or Wed., August, 13th 2:30-4PM

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Williamsport Sun July 10, 1934

Masten and Marsh Hill Long Isolated and Deserted, Again Enjoy Telephone Service

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Masten and Marsh Hill, two Lycoming County villages along the Susquehanna and New York Railroad, which were once flourishing towns with many lumbering and railroad activities, again have telephone facilities after being without the service for more than 20 years.

The annual report of the Ralston Telephone and Telegraph Company which was submitted recently shows that this company has rebuilt telephone lines through these two communities.

Masten, which has had an very interesting history is now the site of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp No. 50. B esides the camp there are about 20 families living there. At one time it was a very prosperous settlement with a population of 1,000 people.

Masten is about 10 miles from Ralston and was formerly Hillsgrove Junction. Here junction was made with the narrow -gauge line of the Susquehanna and Eagle Mere Railroad. Large and extensive lumbering operations were carried on C.W. Sones of Eagle Mere and the mill and camp headquarters were located in Masten. The last of the steam engines were removed from Masten in the last several months.

Marsh Hill is a railroad settlement, being the junction of the Susquehanna and New York Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Its present population is about 50 persons.

The first dwelling in Marsh Hill to receive telephone service under this new system installed by the Ralston Telephone and Telegraph Company is that of I.R. Marshall, Susquehanna and New York Railroad passenger agent.

OBITUARIES

~ Week of ~ June 30th-July 3rd

Sara Jane Graham, 99

Betty J. Hazel, 81, of Williamsport

Randall D. Dunlap, 83 of Swissdale

Pauline E. “Polly” Knouse Treese, 93, of New Columbia

Frances M. Barr, 84, of Montoursville

Dennis F. Fogleman (Denny), 76, of Montoursville

Gordon L. “Gordy” Myers, 82, of Unityville

Charles H. Clark, 82, of Williamsport

June A. Wagner, 74, of Jersey Shore

Richard G. Aunkst, 85 of Watsontown

Shirley I. Menges, 82, of Watsontown

Stephen L. Silveira, 87, of Montoursville

Justina C. Steinbacher, 37, of Williamsport

Alfred C. Knecht, 96

Mary M. Shuhler, 99, of Montoursville

Gary D. Smith, 84, of Montoursville

James R. “Jim” Lakes, 76, of Williamsport

James R. “Jim” Lakes, 76, of Williamsport

Ada M. Rider, 90

Arleen P. McGuire, 91, of Montoursville

Donna K. (Engelman) Wein, 75, of Duboistown

Woodland Heights & Woodland Vista

American Rescue Workers to Offer Client Choice, Soon

TThe Williamsport Home’s Woodland Heights and Woodland Vista Personal Care Apartments and Suites offer tailored care for seniors who want to live independently but may need support with everyday tasks like medication management, bathing, or dressing.

Our certified staff will work with you and your family to develop a personalized care plan that caters to your specific needs while making sure you retain as much independence as you desire.

Woodland Heights and Woodland Vista residents have complete access to our campus amenities and activities, and are eligible for on-campus rehabilitation services.

o better serve the community, the American Rescue Workers (ARW) plans to expand their food pantry by opening a Client Choice area. With a total cost of over $33,000, this new space will be dedicated to dry goods storage, allowing ARW food pantry clients to choose their own food instead of receiving a pre-packed box. Expected to open in August, the new Client Choice structure was recently installed at the Bridge Street location in Williamsport, adjacent to the Social Services Center, which currently houses all ARW food pantry operations. The structure will be equipped with an HVAC mini-split system for heating and cooling, allowing clients to walk through and select food items. In addition to allowing clients to choose the food they prefer to cook, the Client Choice space will enable the ARW to offer a wider, healthier selection of food, serve more families daily, and provide the highest level of dignity possible for their clients. The ARW currently serves approximately 1,000 families per month at their Social Services location and anticipates the number to grow to 1,500 families.

shelter, and food through hunger and homelessness relief programs and services. The ARW has always operated on the premise of accepting used goods and then recycling, reselling, or repurposing those goods to generate revenue to help those in crisis. In addition, the ARW operates three homeless shelter programs, including a family emergency shelter, a men’s long-term work rehabilitation program, and a men’s short-term emergency shelter.

The American Rescue Workers Social Services Center is the prevention entity of the organization, taking a holistic approach to prevention by providing not only financial assistance to those in need but also case management services to help clients move toward self-sufficiency.

Annually, American Rescue Workers provides:

– Shelter to over 600 homeless men, women, and children

– Over 100,000 meals for shelter residents and hungry members of the community. – Three-day emergency supply of groceries to 1,000 families per month.

American Rescue Workers (ARW) was founded in Williamsport in 1934 and has been operating for over 90 years as a rescue mission for the needy by providing rest,

– Over $247,00 in emergency rental and utility assistance to keep families in their homes.

Each holiday season, the ARW assists over

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1,000 families with Christmas food boxes, providing more than 3,000 local men, women, and children with food for a holiday meal, as well as other essential items, to support their families for several days. Sponsors for holiday meals include UPMC, Geisinger Health System, among many others, including hundreds of individual donors.

The ARW has no income requirements for assistance or shelter and is open to anyone in need. This allows them to serve a population of our community that earns above the Federal Poverty Level but cannot afford the basic cost of living in Lycoming County. These households generally do not

qualify for public assistance, regardless of struggling to make ends meet. In Lycoming County, 40% of the population makes less than what is estimated to be the basic cost of living. Most of these households are one missed paycheck away from a potential homeless crisis.

The Social Services Center Food Pantry is open five days a week and serves, on average, over 50 families per day. On some days, that number soars to 110 families. Individuals and families in need can receive food assistance up to twice a month, and all recipients are low-income. The Food Pantry operates from a small repurposed residential home, located on Bridge Street in Williamsport.

Last year, the ARW distributed 522,747 pounds of food, over 435,000 meals, all of which served 10,000 families. In addition, they give approximately 55 pounds of food bi-monthly, per family. Each of these figures represents at least a 10% increase over the year prior. The need continues to rise every year as the working-class poor become poorer and are unable to afford food after paying basic living bills such as childcare, rent, utilities, and perhaps a vehicle.

“Perhaps the most important element of this project is the general impact beyond the actual number of individuals served”, said Jennifer Rempe, Director of Development and Community Engagement. “The level of dignity we can provide to our clients by giving them options to choose food that they like, know how to cook, or perhaps even want to learn about cooking through our quarterly education programs is beyond any quantifiable figure on a dashboard. Instead of giving individuals a standard pre-packed box of goods, we are shifting independence back to the client. This level of dignity is something that the Central PA Food Bank is certainly trying to promote to us as partners. The increased space will create a more grocery-store type environment, whereby we are providing for the Client’s Choice so that individuals may choose what is right for their family”.

Another new development in the expanding ARW social services operation is the partnership with the Lycoming Day Treatment Program. The program services atrisk youth in the community by providing comprehensive support and meaningful opportunities to give back. Lycoming Day

Treatment Program is dedicated to fostering growth in academic achievement, social interaction, communication, and vocational development. Through structured support and skill-building, they strive to empower their students to become responsible, engaged, and productive members of the community. The Lycoming Day Treatment Program will provide volunteers several days a week to help support food pantry operations, including perpetuations for the Client Choice opening and other operations.

When asked how the community came together to make all of these impactful programs possible, Rempe responded, “We are truly blessed to have received full funding for our new Client Choice pantry area, thanks to the incredible generosity of EQT Foundation, M&T Bank Foundation, and The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation. With no room left to expand at 337 Bridge Street, this separate outbuilding is a huge step forward—allowing us to offer our food-insecure neighbors not just more food, but more dignity and choice. They’ll quite literally be able to go grocery shopping now, selecting the items that best suit their families’ needs. We are beyond excited to open our doors in early August and see this dream become a reality.”

For more information, you can check out the American Rescue Workers online at www.arwwilliamsport.org. Better yet, if you would like to make a donation, you can do so via PayPal on their website, mail your donation to American Rescue Workers, 643 Elmira Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or call 570-323-8401.

County Hall Corner: The Greatest Story Never Told

By Larry Stout

The weekly challenge of condensing political issues in a way that the average person can understand them is quite a challenge. But a bigger challenge is to nd something that is also interesting and important to them. It is vexing to me when such a topic is important, but virtually no one nds it interesting. Such is the situation with one of the most signi cant government actions in this area over the past decade, the Greater Williamsport Levee System.

e Susquehanna River was a gi from God that provided the lumber industry with the means to deliver its products, and created a city that, at one time, had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world. But this river had a nasty tendency of getting bigger than its britches, and the result was very terrible oods.

is was especially true in March of 1936. e ood that hit covered 70 percent of the city and resulted in $10.5 million in various property damages, that’s over $200 million in today’s dollars. A levee was obviously needed, but the Depression and World War II pre-

vented its completion until the 1950s. Since then, it has shown its value a er Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972, the Winter Flood of 1996, and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. is area owes a great debt of gratitude for that levee, but here is the bad news. It has been 50 years since its last update, and the standards required to meet the National Flood Insurance Program’s requirements have necessitated new upgrades. It must be reassessed and recti ed by Federal and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agencies.

And that comes with a heavy price tag. e requirements run into nine gures, obviously far and above what local governments can a ord. Seeking to nd

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funding for the levee has been going on for over a decade. I know this because I have been following the county government and the levee project, and it has been an annual topic. What makes this operation so important is not just what the levee means for the greater Williamsport area, but it appears that the way that Lycoming County has addressed this issue is becoming a beacon that other government entities have been able to follow.

Lycoming County has also been proactive in responding to flooding issues that go beyond the levee. Following the 1996 flood, the county was among the first in the United States to create a hazard mitigation plan. After Tropical Storm Lee, the county used grants to acquire properties near creeks to reduce future flood damage and has implemented a flood warning system with 21 automatic stream gauges. State legislators have also been actively discussing flood mitigation concerns and proposing policy changes to improve creek and stream maintenance to minimize flood impact.

It is one of the very few areas that all the various boroughs, townships, and the city of Williamsport all agree on. In Lycoming County’s Comprehensive Plan, ‘flooding’ was recognized as one

of the most important priority issues. Hardly a month or two goes by without some ‘update’ on the levee.

Thus, it was not surprising that at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on June 26th, Kelsey Green announced “a quick update on the work on the levee,” which had to do with 23 cross pipes, which was Phase 2 of the EDA money. This will help meet the SQRA, allowing the Army Corps of Engineers’ semi-quantitative risk assessment to be completed and signed off by everyone.

Did you get all that? Of course not, and to be honest, I did not understand it either. I spent several hours working through the internet to decipher those hieroglyphs. I realized that it was important and significant, but to put it into context would take much more space than this column can offer.

The recent anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg reminds us that those three days saved our country from coming apart, yet there have been hundreds of books explaining how that happened. The levee is obviously not as stirring, but for decades and decades in the future, it will be the most important element that will keep us safe from the torrents of floods. History is being changed by this levee. It deserves recognition.

Outfits, Not Just Clothes…

When It’s Roasting Outside and Freezing Inside

For those of us who work in an office setting, summer can be a challenging season for outfitting. Depending on the dress code, you can probably get away with a more casual work uniform, but striking a balance between the warm, blazing-hot weather and the chillier AC environment can be a difficult task. How do you dress so as not to freeze inside or roast when outside? Here are a few ways to approach office-appropriate dressing in the summer.

First up, forecast is key. Check the hourly temp, humidity, and precipitation chances. 8 a.m. will probably look ver y different than noon and 5 p.m. You want to dress for the highs and lows of the entire day, as well as the temperature differences between outside and inside

With that in mind, consider a base layer. Layering is tricky in the summer, but it makes sense with the various en-

vironmental controls we walk in and out of through a workday. A sweat-proof base layer will also help protect your dressier garments and save you from frequent trips to the dry cleaner. Brands like Numi and Thigh Society offer undershirts and anti-chafe shorts that work under both casual and professional clothes, being specifically designed to absorb perspiration. Uniqlo’s Airism collection has tops and bottoms made from dry technology fabric that is cool to the touch and moisture-wicking. I really like their Bra Tops, which work as a base layer, but can also be worn as a shirt with trouser shorts and a cardigan. And speaking of cardigans, if you have a desk or dedicated space at your office, then consider keeping warmer garments there. Beyond the good old “office sweater” on the back of your chair, you may be able to also keep a jacket, leggings, socks, and shoes at work. Wear your warm-weather summer

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Miscellanies Merchandise starting @ 4:00 Pm Hay & Small Animals sell @ 6:00 Pm; expecting all the usual Chickens, Rabbits, Sheep, Goats, Calves, turkeys, Ducks, Pheasants, Quail & etc we never what will show up !! always lots of fun for all ages!! Old School Market open Every Friday from 9:00 Am-7:00 Pm Lots of good food, crafts, gifts, Ammo, Antiques, books and more, Something for everyone From 4:00 to 6:00 Pm we will be selling the following merchandise for Shirly Rupert ; 2-Nice clean Couch’s, 3-recliner’s, Oak Kitchen Table w/4chairs, Rocking chairs, Chairs, Large Upright Frigidaire Freezer, Frigidaire Refrigerator, Kenmore Freezer (these are all electric and are very nice & clean and work) Pit Boss Pellet Grill (Like New) Simplicity Lawn Tractor w/54” mower deck w/only 100hrs (bought from & Serviced by Dotter Equipment) John deere Garden tractor w/1076hrs (needs hood) Rolling Delight Aluminum Dump Wagon, 1700 Psi Pressure Washer, 40v Kobalt weedeater and Blower, Chain binder, Bench Vise, Bag Cart, Popup canopy, and other misc. garden and hand tools, Sally Sample painting of the Mackeyville Bridge , Antique clock, and more Misc Household items not listed, this is a good clean estate and everything in good shape, don’t miss this auction it will be held in conjunction with our regular Hay & Small Animal sale , all merchandise will be sold before animals

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dress and sandals to the office. Before you grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer, don a blazer you keep there for working hours and change into socks and loafers. Storing items at work saves you from dragging a bunch of stuff back and forth while also ensuring you can stay comfortable in a chilly cubicle. Of course, you want to switch out pieces every week or so.

Other layering items to incorporate into your summertime office look are scarves and wraps. When made from silk, cotton, or linen, a scarf or wrap can serve a variety of functions, moving from heat to AC and back again. Similar to a moisture-wicking tank top, a cotton neck scarf, like Muji’s Cool Touch Scarf, can absorb neck sweat, protect your shirt collar from sweat, and, if you get the version with a pocket, can hold a mini-ice pack to help you stay cool during your commute.

Quince’s Featherweight Cashmere Silk Frayed Edge Scarf is a luxurious feeling swath of fabric you can throw over your shoulders to combat the chill at your desk. Their light blue version looks quite elegant over a short-sleeved shirt and high-waisted trousers. While their more vibrant red will make a minimal linen shift dress stand out.

Beyond sweat and chill protection, a wrap layer can also offer UV protection. Coolibar’s Minneola Featherlight Scarf boasts SPF 50 and can be styled as a headscarf, shawl, or scarf. Wear this to guard your skin against the sun while outside and then from goosebumps when inside. Other brands to explore for sun protection clothing are Solumbra by Sun Precautions or UV Skinz. For the purposes of office outfits with either brand, you want to be selective and stay clear of their sportier and performance pieces. However, if you’re feeling adventurous, maybe you could pair a rash guard with a suit to bring a bit of summery edge to your corporate look.

Of course, there will be weekdays when moisture-resistant garments and strategic layers just aren’t cutting it. For the sweatiest, most dire days that kick up the office AC to iceberg levels, you may just have to pack a bag and bring a change of clothes for work. This isn’t ideal, but if your space and workplace policy allows, have a garment bag prepped the evening before with work clothes and change from a t-shirt and shorts when you get to the office. This will also ensure your outfit for work can stay a bit more fresh and wrinkle-free!

e Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” – Genesis 2:18

The only aspect of creation that wasn’t declared good by God was the solitary existence of Adam. He was perfectly and painfully alone. To provide companionship, God created Eve.

Before leaving his disciples, Jesus as-

sured them they would not be le alone and promised to send a spiritual companion called the Holy Spirit:

If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. e world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him.

But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you

as orphans; I will come to you. (John 14:15-18)

On the day of Pentecost, Peter’s Spirit — empowered sermon resulted in a tremendous ood of three thousand new converts! e Spirit immediately drew them into companionship: All the believers were together and had everything in common. ey sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day, they continued to meet together in the temple courts. ey broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:44-47)

Paul later describes the gathered followers of Jesus as one body — a beautiful illustration of companionship:

they gathered:

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20).

Jesus declared that our eternal existence in heaven is based on companionship:

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:3).

e point being made is this: God never intended for us to be alone, not now and not ever. Companionship with the Spirit and fellow believers is vital for every follower of Jesus Christ. Satan’s go-to strategy for defeating believers is to isolate them just as a prowling lion isolates its chosen prey from the herd. Believers become dangerously vulnerable when they pull away from the companionship of the Spirit and the Body:

“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:4-5).

Jesus was so passionate about the companionship of his followers that he promised to be with them whenever

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

e Holy Spirit

e Holy Spirit of God lives in us, and if we yield our lives fully to his control, his presence lls us to over owing. He is our ever-present spiritual companion.

e Spirit sweetens us with the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). He gives us gifts, empowering us to complete the purposes God has prepared for us. See 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Romans 12:3-8, and Ephesians 4:11-13.

He is our counselor and comforter, helping us with our weaknesses and even interceding for us when our injuries are so painful that we can’t even form the words to pray. See Romans 8:26-27.

This spiritual companionship is available to every believer, but only as we submit to the Spirit’s control: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30)

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:16 and 25)

When we walk by the Spirit, we enjoy the rich blessings of his indwelling companionship.

The Body of Christ

The Body of Christ offers a unique form of companionship known as koinonia, a Greek term that conveys full and intimate participation in life together. This deep fellowship allows believers to build each other up. The Body of Christ, also known as the Church, is our physical companion. It supplies

the arms that hold us and the hands that help us as we travel as aliens and strangers in a foreign land — and we do the same for them.

Like all bodies, the Church has a head that directs it. Paul wrote of Jesus: And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. (Ephesians 1:22-23)

Paul urges us to faithfully guard the companionship of the Spirit and Body from attitudes and behavior that could damage it:

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:29-32)

Any believer who suggests they don’t need the companionship of the Spirit and the Body is deceived and at risk. God doesn’t want you to be alone. Isolation is dangerous. Prioritize these relationships into your life and powerful grace will flow to you and through you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Old Lycoming Township Residents

What: 2025 community dates to remember.

When: Roadside mowing: Through September 6. Leaf collection: October 21-November 22. Please place leaves only (no bags) at the end of yard within 5 feet of curb for pick up. Do not place in the street. No grass clippings or brush.

EVENTS

“Outdoor Rec Summer Camp”

What: Kids in grades 9-12 are invited to an Outdoor Rec Summer Camp taking place at Little Pine State Park! Join educators from Little Pine State Park for three evenings of outdoor recreation instruction on July 9th, 10th, and 11th from 4pm-8pm each night. There will be opportunities to discover a new activity each night, including archery, fishing & kayaking/canoeing, and primitive skills. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it to all three nights. Limited to 15 kids. All materials will be provided. Signups will last till July 1st To register, go to the following website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ event/outdoor-recreation-summer-camp.

When: Wednesday-Friday, July 9-11th, at 4 p.m. each day.

Where: Little Pine State Park (Boat Launch for July 9th and 10th, Archery Range at North End of Park for July 11th). Little Pine State Park, 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA 17776-9705.

Animal Tracks

What: Come to the amphitheater and learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or

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rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Wednesday, July 9th, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Meet at the amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park

Our Star the Sun

What: We will learn about how to use the sun to tell time using a sundial then we will take a look at the sun through our solar telescope and learn more about our star. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Friday, July 11th, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

GPS and Geocaching

What: Learn how to use hand-held GPS units and apply those skills at geocaching. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Intro to Kayaking

What: Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and up. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 4-5 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

Sunset Paddle

What: Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Registration required only if you don’t have your own boat at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

mixofallsports,ourexpertcampinstructorsare dedicatedtohelpingeveryparticipantgrowbothon andoffthefield.

“Summer Wildflowers”

What: Take a stroll around Hyner Run State Park with the naturalist to see the different “Summer Wildflowers.” All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new community or state guidelines. Meet by the pool.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Hyner Run State Park, Pool.

“World of Bats”

What: There will be a program called “World of Bats” that will be focusing on some of the bats’ adaptations, some myths about bats, and a fungus that is threatening their population. There will also be a bat count, weather permitting. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater (by the pool).

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 8:15-9:15 p.m.

Where: Hyner Run State Park, Amphitheater (by the pool).

Konkle Library Used Book Sale

What: Used book & jigsaw puzzle sale. It is time to stock up for summer reading.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Montoursville W.B. Konkle Library, on Broad St., Montoursville.

Audubon Event: Bluebird Walk #3

What: Join Bruce Buckle and Fred Stiner for an exciting Bluebird nest box inspection walk at Rider Park! Explore the 26 nest boxes scattered throughout the park and dive into the fascinating world of Bluebird habits, along with insights on Tree Swallows and Wrens. With binoculars in hand, you’ll have the chance to spot other captivating birds as we stroll along. The program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www.lycomingaudubon.org.

When: Tuesday, July 15th, at 7:30 a.m.

Where: Rider Park. Caleb Creek Rd, Trout Run.

Investor’s Meetup

What: Williamsport Area Real Estate Investor’s Meetup

When: Tuesday, July 15th, from 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: Woodward Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4147 N. Route 220 Hwy., Linden.

Handcrafted Silver Jewelry

What: Mindy Davies jewelry sale.

When: Wednesday, July 16th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Williamsport Hospital-Tower Lobby.

Handcrafted Silver Jewelry

What: Mindy Davies jewelry sale.

When: Thursday, July 17th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Divine Providence Hospital-Main Lobby.

“Annual Hyner History Happenings”

What: Join the naturalist and guest speakers for a good late morning and afternoon of local history. There will be five programs dealing with the local history of the area including a CCC Program which is ongoing from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Rowan Crisp, Education and Outreach Administrator for Lumber Heritage Region. It will be a scavenger hunt-like approach to learning about the CCC Camp in Hyner Run State Park and others. Also, a General History of the Area will be ongoing from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Lou Bernard, overseer of Adult Services at Ross Library and local historian. It will include some of the interesting stories and folklore around the Hyner area. A paper making program will be ongoing from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Lin Greenaway, Forester of the Sproul State Forest. This will look into some quick history of paper making in the area while also demonstrating how to make paper now. An ongoing logging program will take place from 11 am - 3 pm, and will be presented by Jennifer Haines, Museum Educator at Pennsylvania Logging Museum. It will be about the logging industry in the area and some of the tools used. Another ongoing program will be a program consisting of branding tree cookies for a memento to take home from 11 am - 3 pm and will be presented by Hyner Run campground hosts. Feel

free to come to all programs or go to some and take a dip in the pool. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate in the program. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. All programs will be held in the lawn near the amphitheater (by the pool). Some may be moved to Pavilion #1 in case of rain.

When: Saturday, July 19th, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., All Programs are ongoing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the programmer’s discretion.

Where: Hyner Run State Park. Meet at the amphitheater by the pool, in the lawn by the pool, and Pavilion #1 in case of rain, see main program description. Hyner Run State Park, 86 Hyner Park Road, North Bend.

CHURCH EVENTS

Community Dinner

What: FREE community dinner.

When: Thursday, July 10th, at 5 p.m., while supplies last.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church – Curbside, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Blueberry Festival

What: Blueberry Festival. Join us for lunch: sandwich platters, delicious desserts (pies, sundaes, cobblers). Trash & treasure, raffle baskets, baked goods and more. Basket drawing at 2 p.m., you don’t need to be present to win.

When: Saturday, July 12th, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Garman Lutheran Church, 1779 Sulphur Run Rd., Pine Creek Twp.

Concert

What: Victory Express in concert.

When: Sunday, July 13th, at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rt. 118 Highway, Lairdsville.

Worship Service

What: Sunday worship and hymn sing. Message by Dr. Joseph DeMay, MD, pediatrician, Bible teacher, scholar

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and Christian author. Celebrating 124 years of worshiping Christ. Come as you are. Leave renewed!

When: Sunday, July 13th, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Rd., Waterville.

Church Service

What: Worship service - Sermon title: “Twelve Ordinary Men – The Men Jesus Called.”

When: Sunday, July 13th, at 10 a.m. – weekly. Where: DuBoistown Church, 133 Summer St., DuBoistown.

Chicken BBQ

What: Chicken BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Take-out only. Donation, cash: $10.00.

When: Saturday, July 19th, from 3-6 p.m., or until gone. Where: State Road United Methodist Church, 6738 Daugherty’s Run Rd., Linden.

Summer Day Camp

What: Staff from Camp Mount Luther will help lead the camp at Trinity Episcopal for grades K-6. Activities include morning devotions, games, arts & crafts, Bible study, sports, music, special events, and local field trips. Cost is $25. Full scholarships are available. For more information or to register, contact the church at 570322-0126 or trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.

When: Monday, July 21st-Friday, July 25th, from 9 a.m.3 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Closet Donations & Set-up

What: Daniel’s Closet donations & set-up.

When: Thursday, July 24th, from 4-6 p.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church - Curbside dropoff, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Daniel’s Closet

What: Daniel’s Closet FREE clothing & shoes - infants & adults.

When: Saturday, July 26th, from 8:30-11 a.m.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1101

Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

Pull Pork BBQ

What: Pulled pork BBQ meal. Drive thru. Meal consists of pulled pork BBQ Sandwich w/ coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni salad, and cake. Cost: donation.

When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or sold out.

Where: Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Dr., McElhatten.

His Glory Ministry

What: Weekly Friday night service. Come as you are, and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Bring yourself, bring a friend, all are welcome.

When: Friday nights, at 7 p.m.

Where: Hampton Inn, Susquehanna Room, 140 Via Bella St., Williamsport.

Church Service

What: Church service.

When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.

Church Service

What: Messages from the Bible by Pastor Scott Koser.

When: Sunday mornings. Service time 10:30 a.m.

Where: Heilman Community Church, 2792 Kehrer Hill Road, Montoursville.

Meeting

What: Meeting topic: Corriedale sheep by Roger Bowman of Winterside Farm, Lenhartsville, PA.

When: Sunday, July 13th, at 2 p.m.

Where: Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3rd St., Lewisburg.

NAMI Meeting

What: NAMI is hosting a monthly mental health support group connecting friends, families and individuals impacted by mental illness.

When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: 1st floor boardroom of Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport.

Legion Meeting

What: Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 monthly meeting.

When: Last Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roland Ritter American Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

Phil Reeder Solo Guitar

What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing acoustic eclectic.

When: Friday, July 11th, at 7 p.m.

Where: Hanger 9, 208 Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven.

Classic Rock Revival

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MEETINGS...

Williamsport Garden Club

What: Williamsport Garden Club meeting. Program: “Gothic Gardening” which will focus on dark purple, dark red and dark blue flowers, presented by Master Gardener Deb Buckman.

When: Second Thursday of the month, July 10th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.

The Susquehanna Valley Spinners & Weavers Guild

What: Classic Rock Revival playing classic rock.

When: Saturday, July 12th, at 12 p.m.

Where: Orviston Festival, Orviston.

Ballroom Dance Classes

What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570220-4806.

When: Thursday evenings from 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.

Andrea’s Home Cookin’…

Kenzy’s River Story - Part 3

hapter 6 - Grammies and Pappies and Meemaws Come to the River

“Hey hun! Wakey wakey!”

“Hi!” (yawns)

“Grammy and pappies are coming soon.”

“Okay, yayyy!”

“So hurry up!”

(Gets done getting ready.)

“Hi Uncle Joe!”

“HI!”

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glasses are upside down?”

“Oh my word!”

“Grammy, guess what though? Pappy is going to go down the waterslide!”

“I am going to go wait for everyone else but you go visit with mommy.”

“Hey! ere is Pappy Perry and Chrissie!”

“Hi Pappy! Hi Chrissie!”

“Hi!” ey both reply.

“How did you sleep?”

“Good.”

“You?”

“Good.”

“I am going to get some breakfast.”

“Hey honey. Are you excited for Pappy Perry to go down the waterslide?”

“Yea. I am going to ride my scooter until they get here.”

(20 minutes later)

“Heyyy Meemaw is here! Hi Meemaw!” (Meemaw is my momma so everyone knows…)

“Hi my love!”

“Um Meemaw, you know that your

“Pappy I can’t wait for you to go down the waterslide.”

“Yup, me too!”

“Hey honey did you know that Meemaw brought a pan of yummy scotcharoos??”

“Yes I knew.”

“Okay I am going to wait for Grammy Lene. Oh my gosh she is here already.

Hi Grammy Lene!

“Hi sweetie pie!”

“Go sit down, my momma is probably already ready.”

“Everyone please come sit down at the table!”

(They all gather around the table for Momma’s BBQ, Winny’s broccoli salad, Meemaws Scotcharoos, Chrissie’s macaroni salad and Grammy Lene’s American Flag fruit whipped cream cake.)

Pappy Metzger looks at Kenzys plate and tells her to keep eating!

“I am done already, Pappy!”

(They all get done eating and it’s hot, so Mommy, Daddy, Ty, Bear, Kenzy, Pappy, Chrissie and Uncle Joe and Aunt Winny all go swimming.)

“Hey Pappy! Can you go down the waterslide?”

“Sure can!”

(Pappy goes halfway down the slide and stops. Everyone laughs then Pappy jumps in.)

“Pappy watch this! I can go down super fast!”

Then Meemaw says, “Now you be careful Kenzy Mae! I don’t want you to fall off!”

(Hears thunder in the background.)

“Daddy, check your phone! Make sure this storm isn’t coming our way.”

“I already did, it’s going to miss us.”

(Everyone get’s out and gathers around the fire to dry off. Then they all talk and make conversation while Ken-

zy shows off on her scooter.)

Grammy Lene tells me to be careful on my scooter!

(1 hour later)

“Kenzy, please help us set the table for dinner!”

(Gets caddy out with plates, napkins and silverware.)

Everyone gathers around the table for round two. Everyone is talking and pappy tells me to keep eating again.

Grammy Perry asks how my summer has been going and I tell her “GOOD! AMAZING!”

All are done eating and we gather around the fire to make smores.

“Daddy can you please make me a smore again?”

(Kenzys eats her delicious s’more.)

“Okay honey, time to tell everyone goodbye then it’s time for bed!”

(Kenzy kisses all her grandparents goodbye.)

What a fun day!

THE END

Written by: Kenzy McElroy

Thank you for reading my first story. I was excited to have it in the Webb

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Weekly, and I have found that I really enjoy writing like my momma. Maybe someday I can write for the Webb! Love- Kenzy McElroy

is is one of my recipes that I just threw together on a whim and it was so delicious. My family loved it so much and what I loved was how darn easy it was to make. Fix it and forget it!

e second time I made this I

brought it up to the river. is photo was actually taken in our camper.

So, for my campers who take crockpots, here is what I did:

I cooked the meat and veggies at home, then when cooled, placed it in a half gallon container.

I bought the sauce and rice but didn’t cook the rice so it didn’t get dried out.

I then cooked my rice in the microwave and threw it all together in the

camper the day we wanted to eat it. Set the crockpot on low and walked away while we spent the a ernoon on my son’s boat. (He is o cially a boat owner now too!)

Came back, and our camper smelled amazing! Dinner was served. is is de nitely going on the rotation list of riverlot/camping meals.

Crockpot Inside Out Stu ed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground chicken (feel free to use beef)

• 2 cups instant rice, cooked

• peppers, chopped (one red and one green)

cooking, cook the rice by the directions on the box.

• 1 small onion, chopped

• Salt, pepper, and fresh garlic- measure with your heart

• 45-ounce jar Prego tomato sauce

Directions:

Set rice aside when done.

Start cooking chicken in a large pan with chopped onion on medium heat.

A er it’s about halfway cooked, then add in peppers, seasoning, and fresh garlic. Season to your liking but be generous for avor!

While your meat and veggies nish

In a 3–4-quart crockpot, place cooked meat and veggies in the crockpot. Top with the rice and pour in tomato sauce. Stir well and turn the crockpot on low. Cook 2-3 hours to really let the sauce and meat marry together. Taste before eating, add a little seasoning if needed.

Great paired with strawberry shortcake!

Looking for Furever

SHANDY’S POOLS

ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20

Fill your mind with positive and motivational thoughts and you’ll be much happier in the long run, Aries. It’s easy to focus on negatives, but a change of perspective is liberating.

TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21

It is possible that a lack of energy is affecting your ability to do the things that you normally enjoy, Taurus. Figure out ways to get more rest so you will not lack energy.

GEMINI – May 22-Jun 21

pulled away. You may miss their presence, but you can mend fences if you hope to.

LIBRA – Sept 23-Oct 23

Libra, you have been making excuses for someone in your life in the hopes that the relationship could be salvaged. But the other person must make an e ort as well.

SCORPIO – Oct 24-Nov 22

Scorpio, you have been putting your goals aside due to overwhelming circumstances and general procrastination. Now is the time to get things back on schedule.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23-Dec 21

It seems your social skills have been less consistent than in the past, Gemini. Do you have a reason why you have been pulling away from others lately? Get back on track.

It’s time to engage with the activities that you are passionate about, Sagittarius. ere is never a “right” opportunity to get things started; you just need to take that rst step.

CANCER – Jun 22-Jul 22

CAPRICORN – Dec 22-Jan 20

Cancer, someone might recommend you for a leadership position and you could be inclined to take it. is is something that is out of your wheelhouse, but you’ll make the most of it.

LEO – Jul 23-Aug 23

Someone who understands you may enter your life, Capricorn. It may feel like you already know and understand this person, even though you have just met.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21-Feb 18

Leo, trusting someone else right now is something you might nd challenging. It could be because you don’t trust your instincts. You’ll have to nd a way around these feelings.

VIRGO – Aug 24-Sept 22

Virgo, you haven’t been available for some key people, and you’ll nd they’ve

It’s possible that you might feel stuck with someone in a situation that is not to your liking, Aquarius. You can be a catalyst for change if you start taking action.

PISCES – Feb 19-Mar 20

You are about to have a eureka moment, Pisces. Everything you have been fretting about will then fall into place. It will be some smooth sailing a erwards.

Hours Effective October 1st Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“ e Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life” by Joseph Jebelli, PhD

c.2025, Dutton

$32.00

288 pages

The wall in front of you hasn’t moved in at least een minutes. You know because you’ve been staring at it this whole time, your mind lost in thought but not on the task at hand. In other words, you were daydreaming and you just wasted a quarter of an hour — or did you? As you’ll see in “ e Brain at Rest” by Joseph Jebelli, PhD, you may’ve been doing exactly the right thing.

Joseph Jebelli remembers that his father was a man driven.

e elder Jebelli worked long hours, up early, desk-bound all day and apparently hating it, until one evening he came home, spent. Jebelli’s his mother took her husband to a doctor, where he received a diagnosis of severe depression.

Jebelli was ten years old. His father never worked again.

Despite all that, Jebelli was likewise driven to overachieve but as time passed, his life became a shambles and he knew he needed to step back. He started by retreating slowly and gently away from too much work, which took awhile. Eventually, things began to change and he reports now that his

well-being has improved considerably. If that’s not proof enough, studies show that if volunteers are given a ten- or twenty-minute rest before or during a random task, they generally exhibit greatly-enhanced performance. Similar studies indicate that overwork can actually harm a business’s bottom line.

It may take e ort to learn to do nothing, but Jebelli has suggestions: stare at a wall for at least twenty minutes a day and let your mind wander during that time. Schedule rest breaks. Go outside, or just

outside your o ce. Find something new to try at least once a week. Understand that isolation and solitude aren’t always bad things, and that not socializing is okay. Hit the “snooze” on your alarm and laze for ten minutes each morning. Play, exercise, reconnect with nature. And embrace what the Danes call niksen, which is the art of doing nothing…

Perhaps, in an idle moment, you’ve noticed that there are a lot of books on the shelves about resistance, rest, and rejuvenation. ere’s a reason for that, and author Joseph Jebelli PhD brings it all clearly home in “ e Brain at Rest.”

Starting with a personal story that may chill overextended readers, Jebelli shows what a too-packed schedule can do to the

human body and mind. By using advice and his own experiences, he shows that disconnecting is hard but worthwhile, which is news that can be encouraging, particular if you’re someone who’s driven, competitive, and totally Type-A.

Don’t worry that retreat is counterproductive or that doing nothing might be boring; instead, look for the solid sourcelist to take to your next meeting. Do know that some of the advice you’ll nd in this book is repetitive, but that’s okay. You may need to see ideas more than once, if you’re overstressed, overworked, overscheduled, overthinking and over it.

In that case, you’ll be encouraged by “ e Brain at Rest.” What’s here may ultimately help you move mountains.

FCFP to Award Over $460,000 to Area Students

With costs for higher education continuing to climb at many colleges and universities, the future may be daunting for many promising young people. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) works to create scholarship funds that will benefit graduating seniors and non-traditional students.

Endowed scholarship funds at FCFP are created by gifts made by individuals, families, and organizations. These gifts are invested to provide income to award scholarships every year to different students. In many instances,

scholarships are awarded based on pre-determined criteria that are reflective of the personal values and interests of those who establish the funds.

FCFP recently awarded a total of $460,873 in 118 scholarships to 102 students for the 20252026 academic year. Eligibility and criteria vary by scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to students graduating from high schools in Bradford, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, and Union Counties. Six non-traditional students already enrolled in a college or university also received scholarships to continue

THREE PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS

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their education. 2025 recipients locally are as follows: Canton Area School District

Zach Colton, Marian Jones Donaldson Scholarship Fund, $525.00, Mansfield University

E ast Lycoming School District

Alli Anstadt, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, Marywood University

Jersey Shore Area School District

Sophie Willits, Lindsay M. Entz Memorial Scholarship Fund, $5,048.00, Lock Haven University

Gabrielle Seals, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, Susquehanna University

Jaymison Stellfox, Jersey Shore High School Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund, $3,000.00, Bloomsburg University

Jude Teneyck, Jersey Shore High School Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund, $3,000.00, Penn College of Technology

Sophie Willits, Shirley Gray Rightmire Scholarship Fund, $7,741.00, Lock Haven University

Anna Sick, Howard M. & Jane F. Thompson Scholarship Fund, $5,375.00, Penn State University

Keystone Central School District

Pierce Long, Kenneth and Marcia Johnson Scholarship Fund, $1,985.00, Liberty University

L oyalsock Township School District

Merek Goyette, Evelyn (Ault) Gehr and Stanly Gehr Memorial Scholarship Fund, $8,574.00, Messiah University

Samantha Hauke, Evelyn (Ault) Gehr and Stanly Gehr Memorial Scholarship Fund, $8,574.00, Penn College of Technology

Luke Severn, Evelyn (Ault) Gehr and Stanly Gehr Memorial Scholarship Fund, $8,574.00, PennWest Edinboro

Riley Kinsley, Dr. Wayne F. Rose Scholarship Fund, $2,000.00, West Chester University of PA

Milton School District

Mackenzie Smith, Gina Barnhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, $2,654.34, Penn College of Technology

Montgomery Area School District

Jacob Dietrich, CAG Supporting Momentum Scholarship Fund, $1,200.00, Penn College of Technology

Alexis Boyer, Christ Lutheran Church Montgomery Scholarship Fund, $5,137.00, Northampton County Area Community College

Hailey Will, Carl & Lucille Jarrett Scholarship Fund, $5,000.00, Penn College of Technology

Xavier Koch, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, To Be Confirmed

Emily Geiger, Montgomery Area Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, $1,122.00, Marywood University

Laila Hessler, Robert E. and Judy More Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Mercyhurst University

Sawyer Kepner, Robert E. and Judy More Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Penn College of Technology

Emily Murphy, Robert E. and Judy More Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Lock Haven University

Delilah Preitz, Robert E. and Judy More Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, To Be Confirmed

Jackson Springman, Robert E. and Judy More Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Bloomsburg University of PA

Olivia Walk, Robert E. and Judy More Schol-

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arship Fund, $1,000.00, To Be Confirmed Montoursville Area School District

Sofia Lopez, Ruth D. Adams Fund, $6,064.40, To Be Confirmed

Karleigh McKenna, Ruth D. Adams Fund, $6,064.40, Penn State University

Nevaeh Montoya, Ruth D. Adams Fund, $6,064.40, Northampton County Area Community College

Corey Shay, Ruth D. Adams Fund, $6,064.40, To Be Confirmed

Laila Shreck, Ruth D. Adams Fund, $6,064.40, Penn State University

Allyson Witter, Jessica L. Aikey Memorial Fund, $651.00, Penn State University

Alex Emick, Anne L. “Annie” Alexander & Blaise Robert “B R” Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund, $3,410.19, Penn College of Technology

Karleigh McKenna, Anne L. “Annie” Alexander & Blaise Robert “B R” Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund, $3,410.19, Penn State University

Liliana Fortin, Area Scholastics Scholarship Fund, $8,265.00, To Be Confirmed

Alex Emick, James ‘Jimmy’ L. Bender IV Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Penn College of Technology

Cecelina Sawyer, Michelle E. Bohlin Memorial Fund, $238.00, Lycoming College

Sean Frey, Jordan M. Bower Memorial Scholarship Fund, $500.00, Penn State University

Marissa Mahonski, Jordan M. Bower Memorial Scholarship Fund, $500.00, Duquesne University

Cecelina Sawyer, Monica E. Cox Memorial Fund, $668.00, Lycoming College

Addison Confer, Deborah Ann Dickey Memorial Scholarship Fund, $638.00, To Be Con-

firmed

Andrew Zhu, Douglas Dickey Memorial Scholarship Fund, $633.00, University of Virginia

Liliana Fortin, Carol A. Fry Memorial Scholarship Fund, $4,500.00, To Be Confirmed

Lila Phillips, Carol A. Fry Memorial Scholarship Fund, $4,500.00, Penn College of Technology

Carson Paulhamus, Julia D. Grimm Memorial Fund, $791.00, Susquehanna University

Gavin Hawley, Ray R. and Kay E. Harmon Scholarship Fund, $1,161.00, Penn College of Technology

Naomi Zeigler, Christina Casselberry Hayes Music Scholarship Fund, $10,000.00, University of Pittsburgh

Hunter Hepler, William R. Hyman Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,651.00, Susquehanna University

Mira DiMassimo, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, Wilkes University

Bella Rose Orwig, Mildred E. Kelly Scholarship Fund, $14,634.00, To Be Confirmed

Laila Shreck, Jody Lea Loudenslager Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,135.00, Penn State University

Sean Frey, Montoursville HS Class of 1967 Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,600.00, Penn State University

Sydney Coburn, Cheryl L. Nibert Memorial Fund, $765.00, Slippery Rock University

Lila Phillips, Kimberly Marie Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,161.00, Penn College of Technology

Audrey Hess, Judy K. Rupert Memorial Scholarship Fund, $405.00, Penn State University

Shaw Simpson, Judy K. Rupert Memorial

Scholarship Fund, $405.00, Misericordia University

Nevaeh Montoya, John G. Sharp Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Northampton County Area Community College

Carson Paulhamus, Alice M. Snyder Scholarship Fund, $7,666.00, Susquehanna University

Andrew Trueman, Tis A Scholarship Fund, $2,575.00, Villanova University

Alex Emick, T-Ross Brothers Construction Inc. Scholarship Fund, $2,000.00, Penn College of Technology

Robert Dietrich, Larissa Michele Uzupis Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,594.00, To Be Confirmed

Hannah Means, Monica M. Weaver Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Slippery Rock University

Mira DiMassimo, Eleanor M. Wolfson Memorial Scholarship Fund, $888.00, Wilkes University

Addison Confer, Wendy Y. Wolfson Memorial Scholarship Fund, $773.00, To Be Confirmed

Munc y School District

Elizabeth Swart, Daniel C. Berninger Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,300.00, Syracuse University

Kohen Meyer, Kenneth and Sandra Gardner Leadership Scholarship Fund, $1,194.00, University of Pittsburgh

Gabrielle Myers, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, DeSales University

Sarah Allen, Muncy Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, $2,000.00, Dickinson College

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Summer Miller, Muncy Scholars Award Fund, $500.00, Bloomsburg University of PA

Austin Johnson, Muncy Alumni Wrestling Scholarship Fund, $1,500.00, To Be Con rmed

Landyn Wommer, Arlene and James Opp and Howard Opp Scholarship Fund, $4,808.00, Misericordia University

Addison Gresh, H. Porter Rathmell Scholarship Fund, $8,200.00, Indiana University of PA

Willow Nichols, Ritter Family Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Penn State University

Cy Dixon, Margaret E. Waldron Memorial Scholarship Fund, $14,000.00, To Be Conrmed

Taylor Shannon, Margaret E. Waldron Memorial Scholarship Fund, $14,000.00, Lock

Haven University

South Williamsport Area School District

Sage Lorson, Nolan W. Feeser Scholarship Fund, $19,640.24, Penn State University

Tadd Lusk, Nolan W. Feeser Scholarship Fund, $19,640.24, To Be Con rmed

Paxton Gephart, Ryan D. Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,111.00, Penn State University

Carter Sullivan, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, To Be Con rmed

Kendall Cardone, Jane Salansky-Onzik Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Lycoming College

Meghan Wroblewski, John A. Savoy Scholarship Fund, $2,000.00, Penn State University

Abigail Lorson, Arlene and Fred Stahl Schol-

TrueGrade Excavating

arship Fund, $960.00, Bloomsburg University of PA

Olivia Regan, Clarabelle S. and Otis F. Williams Jr. Scholarship Fund, $11,500.00, Penn State University

St. John Neumann Regional Academy High School

Lucas Bowers, Albert and Alice Nacinovich Music Scholarship Fund, $185.00, Lycoming College

Lucas Bowers, Williamsport Knights Home Association Fund, $4,598.00, Lycoming College

Sullivan County School District

Jenna Eberlin, Arey Family Scholarship Fund, $550.00, Lycoming College

Maria Sandoval, L. L. Baumunk & Son Inc. Scholarship Fund, $1,000.00, Rutgers University

Makayla Bedford, Corey Richmond Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,150.00, To Be Conrmed

Warrior Run School District

Addisyn Ohnmeiss, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, Arcadia University

Mya LeBarron, Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund, $20,000.00, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

Williamsport Area School District

Dreeonna Mandville, Arthur and Trina Harrison Scholarship Fund, $3,714.00, To Be Conrmed

Grant Vilello, Arthur and Trina Harrison Scholarship Fund, $3,714.00, Lycoming College

Emily Kime, Journey Bank Scholarship Fund, $1,032.25, Duquesne University

Kellen Jackson, Tom Vargo Scholarship Fund, $500.00, West Chester University of PA

ESTATE AUCTION

P review day of Sale Starting at 8:30 a.m.

ANTIQUES * 30+ RAILROAD LANTERNS AND RAILROAD MEMORABILIA COLLECTABLES * LARGE TRAIN COLLECTION INCLUDING LIONEL, RAIL KING, K-LINE, ETC. * LARGE 300+ PIECE COCA COLA COLLECTION INCLUDING PEDAL CARS, BICYCLE, ADVERTISING SIGNS, CASH REGISTER, ETC. * DOLLS INCLUDING SHIRLEY TEMPLE * JIM SHORE FIGURINES * COLLECTABLES * GUNS INCLUDING REMINGTON, RUGER, MARLIN, ETC. * COLT CIVIL WAR REVOLVER * AMMUNITION IN VARIOUS CALIBERS * BETTY BOOP COLLECTABLES * COLLECTION OF CIRCUS POSTERS AND MEMORABILIA * LARGE COLLECTION OF TRAIN LAYOUT FIGURES, BUILDINGS, AND ACCESSORIES EMMETT KELLY CLOWN COLLECTION * CAST IRON TOYS * STEIFF ANIMALS * DOLL SHOWCASES * ETC.

100’s Of Items Pictured On Auctionzip.com. Plan To attend Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information on current and upcoming auctions.

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. FIREARMS REQUIRING REGISTRATION WILL BE HANDLED BY THE BLUED BARREL IN HUGHESVILLE, PA AND ARE SUBJECT TO A REGISTRATION FEE. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF AUCTION TAKE PRECE DENCE OVER PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN MATERIAL. FOOD AVAILABLE.

Emily Kime, Williamsport High School Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund, $538.00, Duquesne University

Kyreek Bradshaw, H. James Zellers Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,381.50, To Be Conrmed

Grant Vilello, H. James Zellers Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,381.50, Lycoming College

Non-traditional Students

Chelsie Nolan, Joseph R. Calder Jr. MD Scholarship Fund, $7,277.00, Bloomsburg University of PA

Dominic Viozzi, Warren E. Whitey Cole

A.S.H.E. Scholarship Fund, $2,749.00, Bucknell University

Mallory Milheim, Benjamin Franklin Fund of the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation, $3,655.00, Penn College of Technology

Reilly Kriner, Richard P. Lauchle Forestry Scholarship Fund, $2,459.00, Penn State University

Irene Gerber, Jody Lea Loudenslager Scholarship Fund, $415.00, South Hills School of Business & Technology

Sophia Lutz, James R. VanSickle Memorial Scholarship Fund, $1,500.00, To Be Conrmed.

e Foundation’s organizational mission is to improve the quality of life in north central Pennsylvania through community leadership, the promotion of philanthropy, the strengthening of nonpro t impact and the perpetual stewardship of charitable assets. For more information on the programs and services o ered by the FCFP, or to learn more about ways to make a di erence in your community, visit www.FCFPartnership.org.

Lycoming County Library System To Host Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

The Lycoming County Library System will host free events at six libraries as part of the Summer Learning Program to keep children reading, learning, and exploring all summer long.

This year, Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will visit each library in Lycoming County to talk about ecology and the natural history of reptiles. Animal ambassadors will be present to interact with participants.

Events include:

– July 11 – Jersey Shore Public Library, 10:00 am, 110 Oliver St., Jersey Shore.

– July 11 – Dr. W.B. Konkle Memorial Library, 1:00 pm, 384 Broad St., Montoursville.

– July 17 – Hughesville Area Public Library, 10:30 am & 12:00 pm, 146 S 5th St., Hughesville.

– July 26 – James V. Brown Library, 10:00 am, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport.

– August 5 – Muncy Public Library, 10:30 am, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.

– August 5 – Montgomery Area Public Library, 1:00 pm, 1 S. Main St., Mont-

gomery.

Register by contacting your chosen library. Visit https://lclspa.org/ to learn more about the Lycoming County Library System’s “Color Our World” Summer Learning Program.

The Lycoming County Library System supports the PA Forward statewide initiative, which believes that when Pennsylvania residents improve their command of five types of literacy – basic, information, civic and social, health, and financial – they can achieve greater success as students, parents, employees, consumers, as citizens. Libraries are community centers of information, technology and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens.

The Lycoming County Library System comprises the Hughesville Area Public Library, Jersey Shore Public Library, James V. Brown Library in Williamsport, Dr. W.B. Konkle Memorial Library in Montoursville, Montgomery Area Public Library, and Muncy Public Library. Visit lclspa.org for more information.

Administrative Assistant: Immediate need for part time person with an opportunity to become full time. Need for 30 hours to start. Variety of duties including sales paperwork, social media, operational assistance, safety, customer relations. Important piece of our daily business. For more information call or email.

Driver / Van Foreman – Fulltime position: Load & Deliver household goods. Lead your crew, provide excellent customer service. Start tomorrow!!

CDL -B helpful but not required. We will train.

Benefits: Guaranteed hours on days worked, generous per diem if travel, medical or stipend, your choice, PTO, paid holidays, group life and STL. Pass Allied safety application, pass DOT physical and drug test.

Packer – Part time: Pack fragile and valuable items. Work directly with customer preparing for their move. Attention to detail and effi ciency. Available ASAP.

Common sense required. We will teach packing techniques. Additional hours are available if you wish to work as a helper loading trucks. Comfortable driving a small van. Driver license & background check required.

Swot Up These Proper British Terms

The term wireless is a cultural convention these days; but if you’re British, it can mean something very different. Ditto with boot, flat, hoarding, lift and takeaway.

Last week in Weird Words, we covered some of those “Britishisms” for the Fourth of July; that was our way of recalling that American independence extends to language as well as politics.

But I’d collected nearly 40 such terms and, shall we say, I couldn’t cover ’em all straight away

Here are the rest:

Lift – Elevator — for obvious reasons.

Loo – Toilet. There’s considerable disagreement over where this came from — perhaps one of two French terms (l’eau is a type of water, though it’s pronounced like “low”).

In American English, loo is a card

GUFFEY

ESTATE AUCTION

We will be selling from the Gu ey Home; Located at 387 Sandy Circle, [Montandon] Milton, Pa.17847

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025

STARTING AT 8:00 AM

2020 Lincoln MKZ 2.0T AWD AUTOMOBILE

28,622 Original Miles • SHOWROOM CONDITION & LOADED • GARAGE KEPT • MUST SEE!!!!

COLLECTIBLES • QUALITY FURNITURE • HOUSEHOLD

Gibson 4 String Banjo [ Marked 8040-16 w/ Case]; Howard Miller Grandfather Clock w/ Brass Face and Colonial Broken Arch [ Beautiful]; Framed Oil on Canvas “Young Girl”; Fancy Sideboard; George & Martha Washington Prints; China Teapots; Leaded Crystal Glassware; Wooden Stools; Heavy Duty Adjustable Shelving; Small Electrical Appliances; 4pc Cherry American Drew Pencil Post Bedroom Suite [Queen Pencil Post Bed, Chest on Chest. Dresser w/ Mirror. Night Stand]; Painted Shade Gone w/ Wind Lamps; Oak Lighted Glass Shelf Curio & Display Cabinets; Various Area and Runner Rugs; Depression Ware Pcs; Nortake “ Casual Gourmet” Dinnerware; Cherry Co ee and End Table Set; Marsh eld Uph. Love Seat; Vizio Flat Screen TV; Art Deco Style Morning Glory Lamp; Westminster Shelf Clock; Kay Lomison Oil on Canvas Picture; Double Column Desk Lamp; Various Chinese Style China Pcs; Modern Cherry Queen Anne Highboy; 1909 Milton GAR Encampment Book; Kneehole Desk; Dressing Mirror; Super Clean Upholstered Living Room Furniture; Modern Canister Set; Costco Stepladder; Iron Full Bed; Solid Cedar Chest; Small Electrical Appliances; Vintage Wm. Rodgers Flatware w/ Orig. Vintage Box; 5pc Modern Table and Chair Set; Open Maple Cupboard; Trundle Bed; Reverse Painted Vintage Pictures of US Capital; Doll Cradle & Cribs; Electrolux Upright Sweeper; ARTWORK: Renee Biertempfel Signed Fairy Prints; “ Golden Triangle –Pittsburg by Nevin Robinson; Plus Many More Wall Prints; Large Selection of VCR Tapes of Popular Movies; 5 pc Patio Table and Chair Set; RAILROAD ITEMS : NY Central Brass Kerosene Lamp; Brass Oil Can; PRR Premium Light Root Beer Bottle; Framed Reading Rail Road & PRR Stock Certi cates; Various Train Books; NY Central System Print by Leslie Ragan; “On Time Departure – Canadian Paci c RR” Signed and numbered by Caris #504/950; “At the Crossing” by Jim Hensel; Modern Metal Railroad Signs; Die Cast Model Trucks & Cars; Large Model Train Layout Buildings; Box Fan; Plus Many More Items Of Interest!!!

AUCTION NOTE: Plan to be with us for a Super Quality Auction

TERMS: Cash or Good Penna. Check • Seller: David Gu ey Estate Tent if Inclement • Job John • Lunch

AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810 570-713-9942 or Office: 570-538-2227

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game. Lorry – Truck. Originally a railroad word, it dates back to 1838 — and perhaps even farther, with lurry a 16th-century verb for “pull.”

Maths – Mathematics. Now don’t look so quizzical; our longer word seems plural but is actually singular — so why not the shorter one too?

Nappy – Diaper — from napkin. This odd term results in a favorite friend’s anecdote: She was visiting a young Irish family and, after a hefty afternoon yawn, declared in typical American phraseology, “I need a nappy-poo.” Somewhat understandably, this assertion was greeted with surprise, alarm and eventually an across-the-pond vocab lesson.

Peckish – Hungry. Forever associated in my mind with the wonderful “Wallace & Gromit” shorts, this does indeed come from the way birds eat.

Petrol – Gasoline; pronounced PEH-trull. It seems to be a clip (lopping off one or two syllables, like gas and auto); the longer word, describing a substance found in the ground, is related to petrify; it literally means “rock oil.”

Plaster – A bandage for wounds — usually medicated (Collins). Unlike our more common usage, it can be plural: “Bring some plasters, mate!”

Pram – Baby stroller. Short for perambulator, which employs the root amb(u)l — meaning “walk, go” (as in amble, preamble and even ambulance). Familiar in part from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, where a lyric about “pushing the pram a lot” is rhymed with a certain Arthurian kingdom.

Proper – Tough to define or even use this unless you’re actually from Great Britain. The suitably British Collins calls it an “intensifier” — like real or genuine: “I felt a proper fool”; or, “He got a proper scolding.” Sack – To fire from a job. We think of this as a noun with various meanings — including “bed” (!); but the verb likely relates to its principal

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sense: a dismissed employee might go o with his goods in a sack (Online Etymology Dictionary).

Snog – To kiss and cuddle. Popularized in Louise Rennison’s uproarious books about boy-crazy British teen Georgia Nicholson; the rst in that breezy series was Angus, ongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (though her third entry, Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas, remains one of my all-time favorite book titles).

Spotted dick – Again from Collins: “A steamed or boiled suet pudding containing dried fruit” (i.e., “spots”). e less said about this, the better. No American wants to try it, that’s for sure.

Straight away – Immediately; at once. Can be one word — or even just straightway.

Swot – To study hard. Probably related to sweat.

Takeaway – British term for takeout food.

Torch – Flashlight — again, for obvious reasons.

Twee – De ned long ago in Weird Words’ second installment, this

means “a ectedly dainty or quaint.”

For instance: “ at nursery song is a tri e twee.” Possibly derived from a childish pronunciation of “sweet” (Dictionary.com).

Wazzock – A foolish or annoying person; pronounced WA-zuck (with the a-sound of Dad). A rare word — not found in either Merriam-Webster or American Heritage; even Dictionary.com has to borrow its de nition from Collins.

Wireless – Radio. Originating with Marconi’s telegraph, it refers to the transmission of sound through air alone.

Wonky –While the more American sense of wonk means someone expert in a specialized eld (“an internet wonk”), in Britain it generally denotes something “shaky, unsteady, wrong, askew”: “Don’t sit on that chair — it’s a little wonky!”

Once again, this last de nition relies heavily on Collins, a distinguished and strictly British product that dates back to 1874.

So if you want a proper swotting for overseas English — hit that book straightway.

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SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025

STARTING AT 8:00 AM

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TICKET EXCHANGES

Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6, June 8 & June 17 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box o ce at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done over the phone or online. e box o ce is open on non-gamedays Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed for lunch 1-2 p.m.) and on home game days from 10 a.m. until the 7th inning. Fans with questions can call (570) 326-3389.

CUTTERS BATTLING FOR 1STHALF TITLE

e rst half of the 2025 MLB Dra League season concludes on July 12. At press time, the Cutters have been locked in a battle for rst place. Standings at the end of the half are important as the rst half champion automatically advances to, and hosts, the MLB Dra

League Championship game on Sept. 4. In 2024 the Cutters were the rst half champs and went on to win the title in front of a sold-out home crowd at Journey Bank Ballpark. LET’S GO CUTTERS!

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e MLB Dra League, featuring stars from around the league Crosscutters, defeated the Cape Cod Baseball League 10-6 on June 30 at Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets. Members of the MLB Dra League roster selected from the Williamsport Crosscutters were RHP Tyler Dietz, LHP Ryan Ure, INF Taeg Gollert and C Boston Smith. All saw action in the game.

NEW ROSTER ADDITIONS e Williamsport Crosscutters recently made the following roster moves: – June 27 – RHP Cody Delvecchio & INF Jordan Peyton added to the roster. OF Logan Johnstone & C Matthew Graveline removed from the roster.

– July 1 – C Hayden Christiansen & RHP Josh Leerssen added to the roster. Removed RHP Nick Putnam, LHP Hayden Smith, C Joey Spence & INF Hayden Jatczak from the roster.

BEWARE OF THIRD-PARTY TICKET SELLING WEBSITES

Be sure you are buying tickets DIRECTLY from the Williamsport Crosscutters. There are literally dozens of resale sites online that try to make you think you are actually buying from the Cutters when you are not. If you purchase your tickets through a thirdparty resale site, you will not only pay more money for tickets than you have to, but we may be unable to assist you with ticket issues on the night of the game. Always purchase your tickets directly from Crosscutters.com, inperson at our box office, or call us at (570) 326-3389 for the guaranteed lowest prices and peace of mind!

UPCOMING GAMES

Wednesday July 16 vs. Trenton Thunder – 6:35 p.m.

– Free Hot Dog Night. Presented by Country Store Brand Meats & Bigfoot Legends Radio. In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, the first 500 fans get a free Country Store hot dog.

– Wing Wednesday. Try our new

boneless wing special every Wednesday. Thursday, July 17 vs. Trenton Thunder– 6:35 p.m.

– Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act. Presented by UPMC. This one-ofa-kind act is back to entertain and astound. Knoebels Kids Night. The first 200 kids age 12 and under get a free Knoebels Bargain Night ticket.

– Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy $4 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till 8 p.m. – Thank-You Thursday. Presented by American Legion Post 104, Hamilton Patriot & MSG Sean Thomas Foundation. Two free Stadium Reserved tickets for veterans & activeduty military with ID. Offer only available in-person at the Cutters box office.

Friday, July 18 vs. Trenton Thunder–6:35 p.m.

– Wrestling Night with Mr. USA Tony Atlas. Presented by WZXR. Come out and meet this WWE Hall of Famer.

– Post-Game Wrestling Show. Stick around after the game for pro wrestling matches outside the ballpark.

– Potato Capers Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Tonight, we rebrand as the Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987.

– Clinton County Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Clinton County area at; Best Auto Kliney’s Home Furnishings, Lock Haven Rehabilitation & Senior Living, Wayne Twp. Landfill, & WSQV Radio. Look for vouchers printed in select editions of The Express.

– Selinsgrove-Sunbury Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Selinsgrove-Sunbury area at; Rockey Auctions, Strike Zone Lanes. Sunbury Motors & Weis Markets. Look for vouchers printed in select editions of The News Item.

Saturday, July 19 vs. Frederick Keys–6:35 p.m.

– Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Hamilton Patriot, Professional Petroleum & WILQ along with the Quality Inn, Miller Financial Strategies & ZY Pyrotechnics.

Sunday, July 20 vs. Frederick Keys –4:05 p.m.

– Baseball Bingo. 10 fans will win a new Shop Vac. Free to play for all adults 18+.

– Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Giant. After the game, all kids 12 and under get to run the bases.

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The Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons and Changes for 2025-2026

By Jon Pries

Hunting and Trapping Licenses for the 20252026 Pennsylvania seasons are now available, and there are a few significant changes you need to be aware of.

If you are interested in obtaining a doe permit, the procedure has undergone significant changes. In the past, you had to mail in your application for a doe license and then hope that the clerks processed your application before the allotment for the WMU you applied for ran out.

round to secure a doe tag, and the procedure as to how they are conducted is spelled out in detail in the current Hunting and Trapping Digest. Yes, you read that right — as long as you purchase your hunting license by July 13, you are guaranteed a doe tag for the WMU of your choice!

Sunday hunting is a contentious issue among Pennsylvania hunters, and it appears that it may become legal in our state, as a bill is currently moving through the state’s legislature and may soon be on the Governor’s desk for his signature. Patience please!

This year, AS LONG AS YOU PURCHASE YOUR HUNTING LICENSE BY JULY 13, you are guaranteed a doe tag for the WMU of your choice — if you want one. There will be a second and third

In the meantime, Sunday hunting is permitted on Sunday, November 16 (during the Antlered and Antlerless deer Archery season), Sunday, November 23 (during the statewide regular firearms bear

season), and Sunday, November 30 (during the statewide regular rearms deer season).

Sales of DMAP antlerless tags will open on August 11, and a hunter can purchase up to two tags at the cost of $10.97 per tag. e extended rearms season for antlerless deer (December 26-January 24) has been approved for all DMAP properties regardless of WMU. ere are changes to the Ag Tag Program, which can be best understood by reading about them on page 30 of the current digest.

An important note for archery bear hunters is that the archery bear season has been shortened and will run from October 18 to October 25 statewide.

Notably, the trapping season for bobcats and shers will run consecutively from December 20 to January 11. ose interested in hunting for bobcats will be able to do so from January 10 to February 4.

rough adjustments to the

Mentored Hunting Program, this hunting season, a mentor can accompany up to three additional hunters — any combination of junior or mentored hunters. Previously, a mentor could accompany only one mentored hunter, sometimes creating issues for families with additional young hunters.

All of the above appear to be the major changes for the 20252026 seasons. e exact season dates and limits appear to have not changed signi cantly and are spelled out on pages 6 and 7 of the digest.

Don’t forget — if you are interested in obtaining a doe license in the WMU of your choice, you have until the 13th of July to do so.

Come this spring and early summer, we hadn’t seen any bears in our travels or on any of the cameras we have posted around our home and in the nearby woods. at’s all changed in the past couple of weeks.

dens come spring, they are on the lookout for something to eat since that’s something they haven’t done while denned up. Food is not the only thing high on the daily routine list — so is nding a partner.

Bears mate from early June to mid-July, and you can bet males are on the lookout for available females.

A couple of weeks ago, on two separate occasions, a large black bear walked through our yard and right by the house, once in broad daylight.

I have spoken with several other locals who were quick to show me videos they captured on their cameras of some large bears roaming in their neighborhoods. It’s possible that some of those sightings are the same bears we’ve seen before, as bears, especially males, can travel a considerable distance in a day’s time.

Of course, when bears leave their

Females give birth to cubs in late December and into early February. e cubs will not leave the den until they are about three months old, so come spring, mama and her one to ve cubs will also now be on the move.

For the most part, bears are not particularly aggressive, but don’t get careless or take chances, especially around a female with cubs. Female bears with cubs are very protective, and they can become very aggres-

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sive if they feel their cubs are being threatened. If you find yourself in a precarious situation with cubs close by, the Game Commission does not recommend that you climb a tree to escape the circumstances. Adult females with cubs will often drive their cubs up trees to escape danger, and if you go up a tree, the bear may perceive that as an attempt to get her cubs. Instead, stay on the ground and slowly walk away from the area. There’s no point in running since there’s no way you are going to outrun an angry bear.

Bears will sometimes stand up while trying to detect odors in an attempt to identify what they see, and they may even pop their jaws as a further warning sign. Sometimes bears will even make a bluff charge. If that happens and you are caught in those circumstances, the Game Commission suggests that you wave your arms wildly and shout at the bear.

Just between you and me, I hope I never find myself in that situation.

While it is extremely rare, if you find yourself involved in an actual confrontation with a bear, don’t “play dead” but rather fight back with rocks, sticks, or your bare hands.

Obviously, something we’ve all heard before to help impede bear sightings in your own backyard is to place bird feeders where bears can’t reach them, and that can be a real challenge since bears are good tree climbers. Another thing that may help is not putting your garbage out in the waste can for pickup until the morning of the actual pickup. I know what that can be like since on a couple of occasions I have had to go across the road to retrieve my plastic garbage can and lid full of big bear teeth marks. No doubt the smell of fresh fish scraps was a big factor.

Great, now I can keep those fresh, smelly fish scraps from the bunch of panfish I cleaned the night before in the house all night until morning.

Colleges Go Pro

Ranked as one of movies’ greatest all-time lines, “Show me the money” from the 1996 lm Jerry Maguire has turned out to be three decades ahead of its time! What began on July 1, Division I college athletes across the country will be shouting the same line at the college of their choice, and in many instances collecting big time.

As the calendar ipped to this month, NCAA Division I schools are now allowed to pay athletes directly as a result

of a court settlement that ended three antitrust lawsuits against the college governing behemoth. e settlement paved the way for revenue sharing, and for the rst time in the history of college sports, giving athletes a portion of the resources they help generate.

is action gives Division I schools the opportunity to pay athletes up to $20.5 million of the revenue their athletic department generates. Each school is now able to decide how to allocate this money among the sports they conduct.

Most expect football, men’s basketball, and, to a lesser degree, women’s basketball, the greatest revenueproducing sports, to receive the lion’s share of these payouts.

e $20.5 million gure will increase each year, similar to how the NFL’s salary cap works, proportionally to revenue.

Colleges that opt in to the plan are also required to help pay the $2.8 billion in ‘back pay’ to former NCAA athletes who competed since 2016.

ese actions are the result of the “House vs. NCAA case,” which was approved by the court on June 6. e settlement ended three antitrust lawsuits that argued the NCAA has illegally limited college athletes’ earning abilities.

Any NCAA school choosing to opt into the House settlement will be allowed to participate in revenue sharing, regardless of the level of funding. Not surprisingly, the power conferences — the Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC — were the rst to line up, checkbooks in hand, con rming they will pay out the full

$20 million or more each season. e Atlantic Coast Conference is requiring its schools to revenue share $10 million with their athletes over the next three years. Any school, at any level of the NCAA, can technically opt into the agreement, as long as they follow the terms of the settlement.

Following the money trail, the aforementioned Power Four conferences will take over the regulation and enforcement of player compensation issues. ey plan to create a new organization called the College Sports Commission and will hire a CEO to oversee the operation.

It was just four years ago, on July 1, 2021, when the rst NIL rules were established, allowing athletes to pro t from their name, image, and likeness. e money faucet has been owing ever since.

e most recent gures indicate that Duke basketball star and the NBA’s number one dra pick, Cooper Flagg, reportedly earned $28 in NIL deals during his one-year tenure playing basketball at Duke, the money coming from contracts with shoe companies New Balance and Fanatics. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) received $4.7 million, and the Texas QB tandem

of Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers made $2.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Texas Tech softball pitcher NiJaree Canady, who led her team to the Women’s Softball World Series, is being paid $1.2 million for her talents.

However, all is not milk and honey in the land of ‘professional’ college athletics. While the football and basketball players may be cashing checks, the multitude of non-revenue sports dotting the college scene could be in for a rude awakening down the line. The questions must be asked: How long can colleges continue to sponsor the number of sports they currently have, and how many future scholarships will be available due to the funds committed to pay athletes?

There may be more coming, but one school, Saint Francis University, has found Division I too rich for its blood.

The small Loretto, PA university (1,658 undergraduate students) men’s basketball team earned a bid to this past season’s March Madness tournament for the first time in 34 years but has found it necessary to wave the DI white flag and is pursuing a reclassification of its NCAA program to Division III, effective in 2026.

In a statement, the University’s Board

of Trustees said, “The governance associated with intercollegiate athletics has always been complicated and is only growing in complexity based on realities like the transfer portal, payfor-play, and other shifts that move athletics away from love of the game. It is our intention to provide resources and support to our student-athletes in the changing environment that aligns with our mission, and our community’s expectations.”

Other schools will be sure to follow a similar path.

But for the faithful followers of Penn State, who will be asked to open their wallets a bit wider for the privilege of filling West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, rest assured, the Nittany Lions are all in.

“Penn State enters this new era of college sports in a position of strength and ready to attack this new collegiate landscape,” stated PSU athletic Director Pat Kraft. “I assure you we will embrace every opportunity this new model creates.”

While it is true that ‘there is nothing permanent except change,’ perhaps Bruce Springsteen’s song ‘Only the Strong Survive’ will become the new NCAA anthem.

Apologies for last week’s mishap. Props to Coach Ron Insinger and his 50 years of the CI BASKETBALL CAMP. Yes. Everything was ready, but my article and pictures vanished. It remains a mystery. I learned my lesson. Autosave is now rolling. Congrats to Keystone. ey won the District 12 Crown. I snuck over to Volunteer for the “if” game. Bravo Montour, aka Tri Town. e boys put up a ght and almost tied things up. Keystone prevailed 5-4. Fantastic setting. e older I get, the more I struggle. is hot, sticky weather doesn’t do me any favors. Teach is home for the summer. We like her better when she is on vacation. I am looking forward to some time with my rents. ey are in town with no major plans. e addition is done. Relax Jim. Let’s get the boats out. I used to be a fan of summer, but I don’t do well in the heat. I am a big guy who tends to sweat, and I no longer wear gray tees. Temperatures are now in the mid-90s. It’s miserable. e humidity is what kills me. I prefer to stay home. I don’t like the shore. Forget pools. I’d rather hide. No to golf. How about pickleball?

My shing is somewhat limited. It is too damn hot during the day. Yes. I will try my luck from a kayak or boat, but I do most of my damage in the early AM. I have completely switched over to bass. But bug chucking for trout in the dark is a new passion. I will explain.

ese hot summer conditions will lead to high water temperatures. is can be lethal for many trout. Handling a sh right now isn’t ideal, and you risk killing her before the release. ey are beyond stressed and are only trying to survive. Most will gather in large numbers near the mouths of colder feeder streams. Please don’t be that guy who throws a few casts when they are congregated. Let them be. Trust me.

A stream thermometer is a very useful tool when it comes to shing during these months. It can help determine whether you should be shing or not. e water is all over. It is quite high with all of the rain. You will see trout holding with very little movement. e sh are opening and closing their mouths. No. ey are not feeding. ey are breathing. Trying to survive. Circulating more water around their gills. Give them a break.

When the water temperature rises, the amount of dissolved oxygen decreases. Rainbows and Browns are the stoutest of the trout family. e major reason why these sh are stocked. eir optimal feeding temperatures are anywhere from 44 to 67 degrees. When the water warms above that number, these species become stressed. ey stop feeding and go into more of a survival mode. If temperatures get to the 73-to77-degree range over an extended period, it can be lethal. Colder nights and rain showers do have an impact. ey help keep the temperatures down. e other night was perfect. e recent rains have de nitely assisted. Instead of heading out a er dinner. I waited until it was dark. Teach and Jensen stayed behind. No worries. I was armed with my y gear and a headlamp. I drove up north just a few clicks. It was quite eerie and silent. No one was around. e water temp was 64. I had the entire stretch to myself. You cannot see where you are casting. It is all about feel. I made a few throws to my favorite ripple. Heard a sudden

splash and raised my rod. My drag began screaming immediately. e ght was on. I landed a beautiful brown. I stayed for a few more sh and then decided to quit. It was a fantastic adventure close to the homestead. I will be back. As long as the water stays cold. Watch out for those bats. Trout become less active this time of year, and they will feed more at night. When the water levels get above their threshold, their habits change. ese sh are conserving energy as their stress levels rise. Fishing for bass or other warm water species is highly recommended. I will make the switch. Wait until it rains or try your luck at night when it comes to trout. Carry a thermometer. is will certainly help. Happy summer, kids. Cheers.

Jamie Spencer

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18 face: $28, 12 face: $22, 6 face: $14 • Add a bumper to the 18 face for $9 All packages include a chance to win the Jackpot and Mystery #(s) Doors open at 5pm • Games begin at 6:30pm

BINGO EVERY

WELSH CORGI PUPPIES. Blue Merles $495.00, Tri-colors $395.00. Also Welsh Corgi/Poodle Mixes $295.00. Had First Shots And Wormer. 570-725-3336 Extn:2 . 192182

GERMAN SHEPHERD

PUPPIES. 6 Female, 3 Male. 6 Weeks Old 6/28. Will Be Dewormed With First Puppy Shots. No Papers. 570-4199138. 192387

BRINDLE COLORED SHIH TZU Puppies. 3 Males, 2 Females. Up To Date On Shots And Wormer. Very Friendly & Used to Children. Ready July 4th. 570-538-1361. 192393

2 MALE LAB PUPPIES. 1 Chocolate, 1 Black, $600.00. 570-547-6343. 192200 FOR SALE BOXER PUPPIES. Brindle And White, Vaccinated, Dewormed. Will Be Ready For Pick-up Last Week Of July. Call 570-6496710 To Reserve Your Puppy Now, $800.00. 192407 4 MONTH OLD Cocker

Spaniel Female, $100.00. 570-745-2218. 192412

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES For Sale. Shots And Wormed, Ready July 4th, $300.00. 570-745-2444. 192416

AKC SILVER GRAY

WEIMARANER Puppies.

1 Male, 2 Females. Very Friendly, Shots, Wormed, Vet Checked. 10 Weeks Old, $600.00 Each. 570-5385739. 192540

STAGGERT’S GROVE

DOGS

REGISTERED FEMALE LABRADOODLE Dog For Sale. Very Friendly And Great With Kids. Muncy Area $200.00 570-764-5870. 192411

LIVESTOCK

ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-9163309. 192536

EVENTS

YARD SALES

ADVERTISE your Yard Sale, Garage Sale, or Rummage Sale! Only $7.95 for 5 lines! Contact Jaimie Today!! Call Webb Weekly at (570) 326-9322 or email classifieds@webbweekly.com

Yard Sale. July 11th & 12th. At Route 15 & 54 Turn Onto Elimsport Road, Go 1 & 3/4 Miles. 8am-? 192413

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY

Yard Sale. July 11th & 12th, 8-2pm. Brand Name In Excellent Condition, Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Hunting, Golf, Power & Hand tools, Radial Arm Saw, Air Compressor, Lawn & Garden, Coolers, Clothes, Shoes, Household Items, Plywood, Pegboard, Brand New Compound Bow. 51 Shick Road Montoursville. 192415

MARY’S MARKET 9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Buying Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-259-1886. 192539

ESTATE SALES

PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a moving sale at 989 Country Club Dr, Williamsport, PA. Directly across from the WCC, we will be open Thurs July 10 at 8:30am until 3pm and Fri July 11 at 8:30am until 2pm. Lots of household goods and Golf clubs and Bags. Go to onlinetradingassistant.com for more info and photos! 192420 CRAFT SHOW

CRAFT VENDORS NEEDED For November 8th, 9am-3pm. First UMC Of Muncy. For Vendor Applications Call 570-546-8910 Or Email Joyce.mccarty4@ gmail.com . 191348

Is August 2,

DUBOISTOWN

CHURCH

133 Summer Street. Sunday 10am.

“Twelve Ordinary MenThe Men Jesus Called”. 717-813-3992. 192223

CHURCH EVENTS

ARE YOU LOOKING

FOR A FAITHFUL, historical church with a traditional, liturgical worship service centered on the preaching of Scripture, prayer, and the celebration of the sacraments?

The Reformed Episcopal Church, founded in 1873, has continued to pass on the faith from generation to generation, combining robust Protestant teaching with a generous catholic spirit. On July 11 th at 6:00 pm, Rev. Dcn. Jared Lovell of Grace Anglican Church in Scranton will be leading an interest group meeting at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House on the Golden Strip for all those who are interested in planting a Reformed Episcopal/Anglican church in the Williamsport area. We will enjoy a meal together in the back meeting room and then have a discussion to gauge the viability of a church plant here in Lycoming County. We hope to see you there! 192421

GENERAL MERCH.

EZGO ELECTRIC GOLF CART. Playmate Paddle Boat. Electric Trolling Motor, 5 speed. 570-873-3531. 192388

R-21 INSULATION

15”X93” Faced. 15+ Bundles, 7Pc. Per Bundle. Several Bundles R-38 Faced

23”X48”. $550.00 Takes All. Also Some 2 1/2” Thick 4’X8’ Sheets Styrofoam Available. 570-745-3885. 980 Middle Road, Jersey Shore, Pa. 17740. 192063

METAL ROOFING & SIDING for Houses, Barns, Sheds, Liner. Closeouts, Returns, Seconds, Overruns, etc. Discount Prices. Made in Ephrata, PA. Email: sales @7174455222.com 717-445-5222. M11 FOR SALE BOAT SEAT. Blue Vinyl, Foldable, Swivel, Clamp-On, Padded Seat With Back. Like New, $75.00. 570-546-3579. 192384 24” ELECTRIC START Snow Blower. 570-8733531. 192389

DISCOUNT BUILDING

MATERIAL: Lumber, Plywood, Composit Decking, Flooring, Metal Roofing & Siding, Construction Lag Screws, etc. Ephrata, Pa. Email: sales@717445522. com 717-445-5222. M11

SUNSETTER. AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE AWNING! Instant shade at the touch of a button. Transform your deck or patio inot an outdoor oasis. Up to 10year limites warranty. Call now and SAVE $350 today! 1-855-914-1148. C11

COMPUTERS 50+

SALE THIS SUNDAY PAPPYSCOMPUTERS.COM 192204

DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior and military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866996-1526. M11

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES 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. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. M11

SAFE STEP. North America ’s #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

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855948-6176. 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. 1-877543-9189. C11

CONSUMER CELLU-

LAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877305-1535. C11

HEALTHCARE

DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who

struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833-399-3595. C11

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free informatio kit! Call 877-3051535. C11

DENTAL INSUR-

ANCE-Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ ads #6258. C11

DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246. M11

anticipates the following positions: Part-Time Pre-K Paraprofessional Full-Time Elementary Paraprofessional Full-Time School Nurse

Please apply online at www.loyalsocklancers.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/ Deadline: July 18, 2025 • EOE

DENTAL INSURANCE

from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-5531891 www.dental50plus. com/macnet #6258. M11

MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936. C11

WANTED TO BUY

CALLAHAN’S

ANTIQUITIES 381 Broad Street Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING

Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver

Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”.

Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 192216

Owner Tom Woodhead Phone 570-220-2765

“Over 35 Years of Experience”

THE LYCOMING

COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (LCLS) seeks a Youth

Outreach Professional to provide mobile library service to children and youth across Lycoming County. Primary responsibilities include driving a mobile library vehicle to public locations and institutions across Lycoming County, providing library service to children and their caregivers on the vehicle,

• Foundations

• Septic Systems

• Driveways

• Utility Trenches

• Ponds

• Grading

• Land Clearing

and coordinating a schedule of weekly stops throughout the year. This position does not require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), but driving experience with larger vehicles is recommended. The position pays $18-21/ hour, plus benefits. Visit lclspa.org/careers for the complete job description including physical requirements and application instructions. Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, July 15th and continue until the position is filled. 192349

10 HOURS OR SO A WEEK, Yard Work, Keeping Property and House Spruced Up. Power Washing, Weed Whacking, Minor Maintenance. Experience Helpful. Montgomery Area. $19.00 An Hour Then $20.00. Send Application To: 699 McNett Road Montgomery, PA. 17752. 192524

Sanders Mortuary HELP WANTED. On-Call Funeral Assistant. Evening/overnight on-call hours. 1–2 weeknights + 1 weekend/month. Must lift 75+ lbs, have valid PA license, & be professional and dependable. Join our compassionate team serving families with care and dignity. Please Call Sanders at 570-322-3466. 192234

BURNS INSURANCE

AGENCY is currently seeking a full-time receptionist/ office manager. The primary duties of this position will be fielding incoming calls, greeting clients, and scheduling appointments as well as working closely with office agents to complete tasks. Strong customer service and basic computer skills are desired. Hours are flexible, salary negotiable. For an interview, please contact Peter Frikker or Claire Camp. 570327-1598 or peter@catherineburnsins.com . 192395

The South Williamsport Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Presents

Christmas In July

Vendor & Craft Fair and Chinese Auction

Saturday, July 26 • 10AM -3PM

Auction drawing live at 3:30 • Do not need to be present to win Vendors $20 • Food Trucks $45 (includes permit fee) e committee is looking for donations of items suitable for the auction, such as: Gi certi cates to your restaurant or business • Gi baskets featuring your products or services emed gi baskets (e.g. movie night, wine and cheese, etc.)

• Recognition of your business

In return for your generous donation, the committee o ers the following:

• A sign showcasing your business’s name and logo at the auction table featuring your donated item

• Public thanks on the committee’s social media pages

Donations are tax-decutible to the extent allowed by law.

All proceeds bene t the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held in December

e Chinese Auction held July 26th at South Williamsport Park Complex.

To arrange for pick-up or drop-o of your item, please contact Michelle Gibbs at 570-666-2045

1975 50th Class Reunion

TOP CASH PAID FOR

• Costume Jewelry & World Coins

• Precious Metals (Any Kind)

• Old Paper Currency

• Desirable Antiques & Collectibles

BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING, CLEANOUTS, Brush Removal, Mulching. Fully Insured. Call 570-439-1934. 192522

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 570321-9472. 192404

WEED WHACKING, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570377-0428. 192165

CLEAN-OUTS, JUNK REMOVAL, Brush Removal, Hauling. 570-377-0428. 192167

AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM

DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 833640-4753. Have zip code of property ready when calling. C11

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 191037

NO MORE CLEANING GUTTERS GUARANTEED! LeafFilter, most advanced gutter protection, backed by a noclog guarantee & lifetime warranty. 833610-1936 to schedule free inspection & estimate. Get 20% off! Seniors/military save extra 10%. Restrictions apply, see rep for warranty & details. C11

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-7911626. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED

AUTHOR. 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

HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 855-401-1151. C11

REPLACE YOUR ROOF

with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234. C11

WATER DAMAGE

CLEANUP & restoration:

A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-833-8870117. C11

G & W SOUND. DJ Music

For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-220-5512

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs!

Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer -- up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807. M11

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, we’re waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 9/30/25 Call 1-844-501-3208. C11

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. Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 9/30/25) Call 1-844-8262535. M11

BECOME A PUBLISHED

AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-4821576 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/macnet. M11

WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-8875145 (PA017137) M11

HEALTHCARE LAWN CARE

SCOTT'S LAWN CARE. OUR 26TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! SPRING AND FALL CLEAN-UP. Residential And Commercial Mowing And Landscaping. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 570-419-6326. 192217

D & M LAWNCARE

LLC. We Are Looking To Add Residential And Commercial Customers For Mowing. Insured and Affordable. Please Give Us A Call Today For A Free Estimate. 570337-1606. 192218

RICHARD’S LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING. Mulching, Mowing, Trimming, Retaining Walls, Spring Cleanup. PA064570. 570-772-1588 . 192534 IS YOUR OUTDOORS LOSING ITS EYE APPEAL? Let Us Remove Those Ragged Shrubs And Trees. Maybe The Flower Beds Need A Decorative Border Or A Retaining Wall. We Also Do Patio Pavers, New Lawns And Mulching, Weed Whacking And More. Call Us At 570-217-6600. 192199

HELP WANTED

Chemcoat Inc. a family owned company, has immediate openings for a second shift Supervisor and several second shift Manufacturing employees. We offer a competitive wage with shift differential. As well as an excellent benefit package including Health, Dental and Vision insurance. We offer a 401K program, monthly profit sharing and paid time off available after your 90 day probation period. If you would like to become part of our company, please send your resume to pkiessling@chemcoat.com or stop in to the main office and complete an application.

We are located at 2790 Canfields Lane, Montoursville Pa., 17754.

We can be reached at 570-368-8631.

HEDGE TRIMMING References Available. 570322-3256. 19254

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

FINANCIAL

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-272-0492. M11

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971. C11

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844955-4930. C11

TV / INTERNET

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/ Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405. C11

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866629-6086. M11

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY HOUSES for cash as is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833. C11

WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 192219

HOUSE FOR SALE

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT HOUSE For Sale. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 204 Grove Street. Selling Price $305,000. Call Tim At 570980-3082. 192025 FOR SALE 2 STORY Brick House, Lock Haven. Antique Singer Sewing Machine In Cabinet. 570-8937686. 192418

HOUSE FOR RENT

OH TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY! Old Farmhouse In Cogan Station. Good Condition, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Down. Cellar & Garage. References. No Pets. No Smoking. $1,000 Per Month 570435-2021. 192045

CEMETERY LOTS

4 LOTS IN Montoursville Cemetery, Section A. $450.00 Apiece. Seller Pays Transfer Fee. 407-831-9643. 192366

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION

COMMERCIAL UNIT

7,000 SQ. FT. STORE

FRONT COMMERCIAL

At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-916-3309. 192538

APARTMENTS

2 BEDROOM 1/2 Double With Laundry, Yard & 2 Porches. $600 Per Month, Williamsport. Call 570-7774901. 192531

BROAD ST. SCHOOL APTS. Jersey Shore Senior Living 2-Bedroom Apartment, $975 / Month. 62 yrs. of age and older facility. All utilities included! Central Air, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting,

Microwave, DW, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, On-site Laundry available. Entire Building Elevator Accessible. 24-HR Emergency Maintenance. 24HR Secured Building. $99 Security Deposit. NO PETS. Questions? Tour? Call Andy @ 570-601-68183 . 191909

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. $1,400/Month. 570916-3309. 192537

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 192220

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST!

WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS. DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95. CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570326-9322

TRUCKS

2005 FORD RANGER

153,700 Miles, 5 Speed, New Tires And Fuel Pump. $6,000.00 OBO. 570-4352630. 192394

MOTORCYCLES

FOR SALE A 2004 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 24,000 Miles. The Body Is An MC Softail. For Sale Segway, Needs A Battery. 570-419-5939. 192414

MINI VANS

2006 KIA SEDONA EX 138,000 Miles, Inspected Until 12/25, New Battery. $3,500.00. 570-337-0680.

192188

TRACTORS

CALL FOR PRICES. Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC Turbotville. 814-7208845. 192535

CAMPERS

2013 JAYCO WHITE HAWK 27 DSRL. Very Good Condition. $13,000 Negotiable. 570-327-8662. 192396

VEHICLES WANTED

LOOKING FOR OLDER Leisure Van, With Back Seats Or Not. Call 570-3222892. 192529

DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11

GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, nocost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the BlindToday at 1-844-3202804 today! M11

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717577-8206 KRMiller1965@ yahoo.com . M11

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 1-877-3270686 today! M11 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. 192222

Residential Customer