We were watching the weather report on television as hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, causing devastating damage. After viewing the palm trees bending in half, Mary Alice asked me how the palm trees withstand the 180 mile winds?” Through the years, she has asked me many questions that ...
Early European settlers along the Susquehanna River called Alosa sapidissima the “May fish,” Maifisch, or Moifisch, depending on their country of origin. Today, they are simply known as American shad or shad. History tells us that shad ran in such great quantities that church bells would ...
John Green took his first photo of an eagle three years ago, and hasn’t stopped since. Now that he is retired, most days he and his camera can be found sitting at Little Pine State Park, in Cummings Township, keeping a watchful eye on an eagle’s nest across Pine Creek. When he snapped ...
Most compassionate people find it hard to turn away from a suffering and obviously incapacitated animal, whether it be domestic or wild. With domestic animals though, at least you know where to turn. Local animal shelters such as the Lycoming County SPCA are staffed and ready to help with ...
Do you have a bucket List? Well, my wife does and one item on her bucket list was to go for a sail boat ride. So, several weeks ago, when our daughter’s family came to visit we all went to Watkins Glen, where we went for a schooner excursion on Seneca Lake. The schooner was named True ...
EVINGTON, Va. — More than 60 percent of organic waste goes into local landfills, according to Ken Newman, owner and operator of Royal Oak Farm. That organic waste — everything from paper products to scraps and leftovers — could be recycled into compost that is healthy for the ...
Just outside of Williamsport, there is a little island with a big and storied history — a place laced with trails and tales of days gone by. From the Native Americans who once called it home to wartime narratives of the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, this little ...
Recently, Mary Alice and I were sitting by a window at a popular hamburger restaurant, in Elmira, NY, when a family walked by with a medium sized dog on a leash. As the family approached the door, the dad picked up the dog and the family entered the eatery. I noticed heads turning toward the ...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — If brook trout could speak, they might have gurgled something like “back off!” to the men stalking them with Ghostbuster-like backpack electrofishers, nets and scissors. But the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission brook trout team technicians shocked, ...
Imagine this: Above you, an expansive night sky filled with stars. All around you, the chirps of crickets and the soft sounds of the Susquehanna River. In front of you, a cozy, glowing fire. That’s what it’s like to camp out on the beautiful and secluded islands within the Susquehanna ...
Although summer arrived on June 21, umbrellas have been used on more days than air conditioners. Mary Alice doesn’t like the heat, and I thrive on it. After hearing that 6- to 8 inches of snow had fallen in Idaho, on the first day of summer, she was ready to pack a suitcase. However, I ...
On June 17, 1775, George Washington took office as General in Chief of the Continental Army, consisting of militia from the various colonies. With the difficulty of distinguishing officers from soldiers, Washington issued an order that officers were to wear red and pink colored cockades in ...
A report of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River showing healthy and increasing amounts of smallmouth bass populations, as well as many other fish species, could mean a great spring and summer for anglers in the river. The report, recently released by the state Fish and Boat Commission, ...
MUNCY – Concerned that cold weather may lead to sickness or injury, many caregivers keep toddlers and preschoolers inside once the temperature drops. But local Tinkergarten teacher Alicia Colonie believes simple modifications can encourage safe and engaging outdoor play all winter ...
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Carol Parenzan uses many resources to aid her in patrolling the Susquehanna River watershed, but only one has a furry body and a nose that is being trained to sniff out the presence of raw sewage in the water. Little Susquehanna, or “Sussey” as Parenzan ...
At this time of the year, my wife Mary Alice enjoys going to farm markets, where she buys flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables. Did I mention she buys flowers? Although she is a good and varied cook, my favorite meal is just an ordinary hamburger, with lettuce, thick slices of tomato and ...
Three gun law seminars will be held in the region next month, courtesy of state Reps. Garth Everett, R-Muncy, and Jeff Wheeland, R-Loyalsock Township. The events, which are open to the public, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on: • Oct. 18 at Mountain View Alliance Church, 1515 Cemetery ...
We are in the time of the year when wildlife are giving birth to their young. In nature, some mothers lay eggs, while others give birth to live young. Both methods have benefits. Laying eggs allows greater mobility for the female, which will not be encumbered by developing embryos inside ...
No, this is not a weather report; it’s a “feather” report from this past winter. Birdwatchers will recall the winter of 2013-14 when an unprecedented and historical southward irruption of snowy owls — big, white birds from the great white north — occurred into the United States ...
COUDERSPORT — Forty-three miles of designated ATV trails on the Susquehannock State Forest will open at noon May 25, according to District Forester Chris Nicholas. All-terrain vehicles must be registered and operators must carry proof of liability insurance. All riders must wear ...