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JFK and IKE

Inauguration Day 1961 and a black shiny limousine is heading to the ceremony with two American Presidents in the back seat; one ending his second term, the other just beginning his first. It was also the first time one veteran of World War II handed off the presidency to another. The ...

Learning curve: Local lakes offer an ‘entry-level’ option to fly-fishing

While participation in some outdoor activities has dropped in recent years, fly-fishing has enjoyed booming popularity. At gatherings or parties, if the topic of fishing comes up in conversation, invariably someone will share their desire to learn to fly-fish. Some fly-fishing observers ...

Feedback welcome: Game commission seeks info from license buyers

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking hunters to provide feedback on their antlerless deer license buying experience this summer. License sales get underway Monday, June 24 at 8 a.m., when antlerless deer licenses will be available for the three Wildlife Management Units where demand is ...

Unwanted visit from Southwest Heat Dome

Several weeks ago Mexico was experiencing an early season dome of intense heat that brought record-breaking heat and misery to millions, even in a country known for its sometimes brutal heat. After building strength, the dome started on a journey northward. Phoenix reached above 110 on a ...

Learning Curve: Local lakes offer an “entry-level” option to fly-fishing

While participation in some outdoor activities has dropped in recent years, fly-fishing has enjoyed booming popularity. At gatherings or parties, if the topic of fishing comes up in conversation, invariably someone will share their desire to learn to fly-fish. Some fly-fishing observers ...

Weather and history

So much of history was influenced by weather. Fires, floods and storms continue to make the news and more so today with our ever evolving new weather patterns. Over the years no area has escaped unscathed and a look at history tells the story of the influence of weather. In 1788 a dry ...