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Price tag for septic oversight rises as agency closes
November 7, 2009
County residents may end up paying several hundred dollars more for all things related to on-lot septic systems now that an organization serving 36 municipalities has collapsed due to insurmountable debt.
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Adoption month brings early
November 7, 2009
The holidays came early this year for John and Kellie Beveridge of Avis.
“This is like you’re a little kid at Christmas,” John Beveridge said Frida.
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Official count slides forward
November 7, 2009
Lycoming County Voter Services officials have begun the long and meticulous job of officially counting the many thousands of votes cast in the general election.
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Armory development plan headed to board
November 7, 2009
The development of a new $19 million training center just east of the current Penn Street Armory will be back before the Williamsport Planning Commission on Monday.
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Freedom Fund dinner salutes people who give back
November 7, 2009
Aside from honoring 13 individuals who have given back to the community, both The Lycoming Tri-County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and J.
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Mansfield expects to see tax increase in 2010
November 7, 2009
MANSFIELD — Borough residents will pay an additional 1 mill in property taxes next year, mainly because of increases in costs for payroll and health insurance coverage, according to borough manager Ed Grala.
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Just a few weeks ago...
Thu, October 1, 2009 @ 10:42AM
I wrote about the fact that the newspaper business seems to be thriving in our area. Today I read an (online) Newsweek article by Daniel Lyon about the "death of print." Lyon claims that the feds are looking into a way to "save" the newspaper business with yet another bailout of taxpayer dollars, and urges them to just "allow the dinosaur to die" and not to "prolong the agony." I am not sure where I stand on this issue. As a newspaper reporter for over 15 years, it saddens me to think that people like Lyons don't even bother to read their New York Times and Washington Post newspapers, so they canceled them, rather than carry them to the recycling bin each week, often times without even looking at them, and that they think they can get what news they need from their phones or computers. I find that I truly enjoy reading the written word each morning with my cup of joe.
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Jack's Lantern
Wed, October 14, 2009 @ 6:04PM
The name jack-o'-lantern comes from the irish legend of Stingy Jack who tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. The devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night with only the light he had inside of a hollowed turnip. Yep, we're talkin' Halloween! Spooky, creepy, scarey Halloween....the roots go way, way back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronouned: sow-wen) and the Christian holy day of All Saints' Day. It is largely a secular celebration, although some have very strong feelings about its perceived religious overtones. Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. Ancient Celts believed that the boundary between the world and the otherworld disappeared on All Hallows' Eve, October 31st, and the dead could be dangerous. Wearing costumes and masks during Halloween is a Celtic tradition attempting to placate the evil spirits by copying th.
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Happy Hallo-weenie! Keepin' it safe....
Fri, October 30, 2009 @ 1:37PM
BOO! Happy Halloweenie! I wasn’t going to do a traditional “trick or treat holiday safety” blog but then I have to remind myself that some people are truly hearing and learning these critical safety facts for the first time. Therefore, you can never stop educating people. (So, don’t ever stop) Mazey, my old Golden gal, only wants bothered with breakfast, dinner, treats and her trips out to go potty. Oh, and the smell of chicken, rice and toast actually put an amazing little ‘hop’ in her arthritic step. However last night as I was preparing my costume for work, Eli, my wonder cat, got into a playful mood and became obsessed with trying to combat my jumpsuit and wrap himself in it. It was so funny to watch until I realized how easily an everyday item can become a potential hazard to a pet (or child for that matter.
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An alleged killer is off the streets today
Wed, September 30, 2009 @ 10:34A
It is relieving to know that the man accused of shooting and killing a woman in an apartment complex within eyesight of the home I had come to know as tranquil is off the streets toda.
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'A chill down the spine'
Tue, November 3, 2009 @ 6:18PM
Economics blogger Shahien Nasiripour of Huffington Post warns the Obama administration and several members of the U.S. House are working together to weaken investor protections by exempting more than half of public companies from rules mandating auditing of internal controls. The companies, with market values less than $75 million, have escaped compliance under the Bush administration through a pattern of deferrals. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman Mary Schapiro said in October the waivers would no longer be issued, but Democrats Carolyn Maloney and John Adler and Republican Scott Garrett are pushing measures in the House to delay or outright destroy the auditing mandate. And Adler maintains White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is encouraging the effort to strip investor protections.
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Sterling Sharpe needs to be in the Hall of Fame
Wed, September 16, 2009 @ 9:44PM
There are a lot of mysteries in life that leave me scratching my head. One that immediately comes to mind is this... Why is Sterling Sharpe not in the Hall of Fame? Sure, Sharpe only played seven seasons but it's what he did in those seasons that should put him in the Hall of Fame, especially when compared to receivers who have no business enshrined at Canton (Lynn Swann, I'm talking to you). Look at what Sharpe did from 1988-94: He topped 1,100 yards five times, he had more than 65 catches six times, he had 90 or more catches four times and more than 100 twice. In his last three years before a neck injury ended his career, Sharpe 314 passes. He also led the league in receptions three times, in yards one and receiving touchdowns twice...and he did this while the greatest receiver ever, Jerry Rice, was in his prime. Sharpe also broke the then single-season record for receptions in 1992 with 108--and then he topped his own record with 112 catches in 1993.
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No Steelers, oh no!
Fri, October 30, 2009 @ 2:24PM
Steelers have a bye this week. Good opportunity for me to reflect on the first part of this season. I do not see the post super bowl championship hangover, that we feared earlier in the season. Except for the late game defensive meltdowns against the Bears and Bengals (I won't include the Chargers, since Pittsburgh held on to win that game), the Steelers have played solid football. Going into the bye week with four consecutive victories, based on steady defense and a strong passing game, I feel I can safely predict a 11-5 record. The question is...will the three predicted remaining defeats include division foes like the Ravens and Bengals. I can see a loss to Baltimore, but could not imagine losing another game to the Bengals. Looks like Steelers must win division out right or risk sitting home for the playoffs with a 11-5, or better record. Should be a fun second half.
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Billtown Blues Challenge
Tue, March 31, 2009 @ 12:10PM
Congratulations all around for the Billtown Blues Association and the bands and performers who competed Sunday March 29 at the Billtown Blues Challenge at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport. The challenge, which determines who will be the opening act at the Billtown Blues Festival, and also who will represent the association at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis next February, is one of my favorite blues events of the year. This year was no different. Three solo-duo acts and six bands entered the competition, which attracted a huge crowd of enthusiastic blues fans. The Irving Street Blues Band, a quartet of youngsters from Philadelphia, won the band category against some stiff competition that included Williamsportás very own Blind Chitlin Kahunas, and State Collegeás BluesMoon. Also competing: The Dirty Bird Blues Band, In the Kitchen and the Flicker Blues Band.
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Cookin' with Wood by Bob Woodley
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 5:43AM
Easy Microwave Cod Where I got the recipe: Made it up. Tools you'll need: glass baking dish, measuring cup, measuring spoon, waxed paper, fork. Ingredients: 1 lb. cod 1/2 cup white wine 1 Tbsp parsley 1 Tbsp chopped chives 1/2 Tbsp Old Bay 1Tbsp lemon juice When I made it: Tuesday There are certain things you want to make right away simply because you bought it fresh. This was one of those times. I just didn't feel right taking these succulent, delicate fillets and tossing them in a freezer bag. That meant that I had to make them while they were still at their peak of freshness. After perusing the usual cooking websites looking for a way to prepare them, I didn't feel at all inspired. There was only one thing to do: Make something up. There are certain things that go well with fish, so I took a look in the cupboards to see if I had any of those things. What I finally settled on is listed abov.
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