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First, Build a Sense of Community: A Lewisburg Teacher's Mission

Jun 11, 2018 06:26PM ● By Erica Shames

This new feature shines a spotlight on teachers in our communities, starting with Lisa Erdley, a first grade teacher at Kelly Elementary School in Lewisburg.

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The Curative Act of Painting the Susquehanna

Jun 11, 2018 02:47PM ● By Erica Shames

An art project to document the Susquehanna River promotes healing following a family tragedy.

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The Life-Affirming Impact of Fly-Fishing

Mar 19, 2018 10:06PM ● By Erica Shames

Bruce Fisher tells his story of how being outdoors helped him find his positivity again.

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A Story of Place: Bringing the Susquehanna River into Focus

Jun 08, 2017 02:35AM ● By Melanie Heisinger

The Susquehanna River has always been in my periphery, flickering sunlight catching my eye and osprey hovering off in the distance at the edges of my life.

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The Lifelong Value of Surrogate Grandparents

Mar 14, 2017 08:17PM ● By Melanie Heisinger

My brother, Bud and I, the two youngest of Dad and Mother’s five kids, found surrogate grandparents in next-door neighbors, septuagenarians, Mr. and Mrs. John Gipple.

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Face-First: Scuba in the Susquehanna

Dec 09, 2016 07:47PM ● By Melanie Heisinger

Keith Williams is on a quest to connect people to the water that surrounds them.

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From Sneakers to Spades: A Retired Gym Teacher Discovers a New Passion

Sep 02, 2016 10:08PM ● By Melanie Heisinger

Ted McPherrin, a Milton resident, dabbled in gardening, but it wasn’t until he retired from teaching physical education at Warrior Run High School that his passion truly blossomed.

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Historic Entrepreneur Shares Highpoints of Her Life

Aug 31, 2016 08:15PM ● By Melanie Heisinger

As Betsy Rider prepares to sell her business, and step down, she takes time to recall some of her career—and personal—highlights.

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Meet Joel Salatin - A Self-described “Christian-libertarian-environmentalist-capitalist-lunatic-Farmer”

Mar 17, 2016 01:43PM ● By Ryan Frisch

An American farmer, lecturer, and author whose books include Folks, This Ain't Normal; You Can Farm; and Salad Bar Beef.

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