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A look at native yard trees to plant

Last month’s article offered reasons to plant yard trees — even though, it is true, trees require some effort to plant and maintain. This article offers a few specific recommendations regarding trees to consider that fit appropriately into smaller properties. Arborists call these yard ...

Gamble Township fugitive jailed on no bail following his capture

As he attempted to hide in the rafters of his garage at his Gamble Township home at 1822 Southard Road about 6:45 a.m. Monday, felony fugitive Brian James Murray refused repeated orders by law enforcement to “come out with his hands up,” according to a state police affidavit. Finally, ...

Reflections in Nature: Time to look closer at the walnut which is in North America

Last week we went to Arlington, Virginia to attend a baby shower for our granddaughter. Since I do not like to drive in the traffic around Washington, D.C., I drive to Harrisburg, and our son, Mark, meets us at the Pennsylvania Game Commission parking lot and drives us to their home. There were many black marks all over his car and I asked what they were from. His reply was that he had made the mistake of parking the car overnight under a large walnut tree. During the night, there was a wind storm that caused the black walnut hulls to fall from the tree and cling to his car. After ...

Angel Families Unite holds National Day of Remembrance Ceremony

It was a night to grieve, to remember and find strength in each other as Angel Families Unite held their seventh ceremony marking the National Day of Remembrance for Homicide victims at Brandon Park Friday night. “None of this happens alone. Every family who shows up, every person who ...

Candidates quarrel over debate participation

A federal lawmaker seeking re-election and his challenger differ on whether one is “backing out” of a debate for voters to learn more about their political views in time for the Nov. 3 general election. U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, and Rachel Wallace, a Democrat from Pottsville, are going head-to-head in the race for the 9th Congressional District, which includes Williamsport and eastern Lycoming County. Both candidates have been in the county and Williamsport and have been covered extensively by the Sun-Gazette during numerous stops. The debate brouhaha arose when Wallace ...