FAMILY FEATURES — While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a part of the game as the players themselves. When the team is in the locker room laying out the game plan, scores of fans are fueling up with tantalizing ...
The Loyalsock Creek north of Montoursville has a plume of sediment pollution in it, the result of a company that is withdrawing water for Marcellus Shale-related activities. The state Department of Environmental Protection places blame on Pennsylvania General Energy Co., of Warren. DEP ...
The lakes and ponds are becoming covered with algae. In checking the lake at Mt. Pisgah State Park, I found a lot of duckweed floating on the surface of the water, giving the lake an uninvited appearance. Our word algae comes from the Latin word alga, meaning seaweed. Algae, which are often referred to as either pond scum or pond moss, form a greenish mat on the water’s surface. Although algae and scum are not the same, they are both commonly referred to as scum. The scum that forms on the bottom and sides of a pond becomes buoyant and floats to the surface due to the oxygen bubbles ...
Because Lycoming County has not had a reassessment since 2004, assessments for property taxes are “way out of whack,” said county Commissioner Tony Mussare. Reassessment is the process of determining a property’s value for real estate tax purposes. “It’s not a popular thing to ...
Work is expected to soon begin on improvements to the tower at the Williamsport Regional Airport. Airport Executive Director Richard Howell reported to the Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority at its September meeting that the $741,000 project amounts to a facelift with new windows, ...
Hard to believe summer is just about over and fall is knocking at our doorstep. As with every season I look forward to making foods that fit the season by using the fall ingredients and spices. Here is an easy, warm and comforting meal for fall that only requires one pan. Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce 8 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onions halved 2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional) 8 ounces creme fraiche or whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon good Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 1 cup ...
