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Footsteps to Follow: Holy Week — Heart, mind, soul

Religion

The average person makes about 35,000 decisions per day. These decisions range from where we will eat, how we will act, and what we will say to one another. People’s decisions can range from the small actions of everyday life to those big decisions that can transform their life and those ...

Villanueva to stand trial for December homicide

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Benjamin Villanueva will stand trial in the Dec. 9 shooting death of Jermaine Mullen, District Judge Aaron Biichle ruled, following a Friday morning preliminary hearing. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Memorial Avenue about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 9, according to court ...

UPMC expert: Does your lifestyle affect your eyes?

Health

We are all aware of the impact certain lifestyle choices — smoking, activity level, sleep — can have on our health and wellness, but do many of us consider how these decisions also affect our eye health? Our eyes are an essential organ, yet we often take them for granted. Your daily habits ...

Footsteps to Follow: The Christian walk during Holy Week

Religion

During Holy Week, the week before Easter, Christians recall the events leading up to Jesus’ death by crucifixion and, according to their faith, His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The week includes six days of special significance. The first day is Palm Sunday, which observes Jesus’ ...

Prison Board addresses sanctuary county issue

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In an effort to rectify a mistake that listed Lycoming County as a sanctuary county, a policy has been drafted and approved by the Prison Board which will clarify the prison’s procedures for collaborating with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency regarding ICE detainers in a ...

Footsteps to Follow: Holy times

Religion

It is a holy time for worshipers in Lycoming County. No fewer than three religions have been or will be observing holy days in the coming month. This week, Christians of both Protestant and Catholic traditions observe Holy Week in preparation for Easter. Earlier this month, the Islamic fast of ...