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Driver taken to hospital after collision in Wolf Township

The woman driving this Mazda CX-5 was taken by ambulance to Geisinger Pennsdale for medical treatment as was the woman driving a Honda CR-V after their cars collided at Route 220 and Lime Bluff Road in Wolf Township about 12:10 p.m. Monday, according to Hughesville fire officials. State police ...

Solar-egg farm developers appeal land use conditions in Muncy Creek Township

The two Lancaster County-based farming companies seeking to construct chicken barns for laying eggs and a solar array in Muncy Creek Township have filed an appeal with Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas on land use granted by Muncy Creek Township supervisors. Sunny Side Up Farms LLC, the landowner, and Bollinger Solar LLC, filed appeals within a 30-day appeal limit on the concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) and solar applications for the 164.43 acres of property at 5117 Clarkstown Road. Supervisors’ decision was issued following a public meeting on July 9, giving the ...

Reflections in Nature: The jewelweed plant is one unique, interesting weed

Recently, Mary Alice and I went for a ride and stopped to see a friend. When I got out of the truck I noticed jewelweeds plants growing in a ditch. Mary Alice asked what I was looking at, and I placed a pod in her hand. The pod promptly exploded. I had a flashback to the first time I had a jewelweed seed pod explode in my hand. After that episode, I would look for jewelweed plants so I could touch the seed pods, causing them to explode and throw their seeds into the air. You might know the jewelweed plant by its more common name of touch-me-nots. The red-flecked, orange flowers ...

Pennsylvania Game Commission to host driving tours on game lands

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available on our state game lands, ...

Replica cross beams on display

Patriots on motorcycles passed by a replica of the steel beams forming a cross left standing at the collapsed twin towers at Ground Zero in New York. As they either entered or left the Lycoming County 9/11 Memorial Ride Friday, the replica of the steel cross beams were on display near a sign outside the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Co. at 2311 Route 54. “It will stand as a monument for each and every one of you,” said the Rev. Gary Smith commending township Fire Chief Todd Winder for having the replica of the cross made. The cross was christened and commemorated to Christ ...