Little League World Series: Mexico errors help Taiwan to title game Aug 30, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa ... Where: South Williamsport, Pa ... The vice president grew up in Scranton and played in the Green Ridge Little League, about 100 miles east of Little League's South Williamsport headquarters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Calif., Taiwan advance to Little League title game Aug 30, 2009
(08-29) 21:59 PDT South Williamsport, Pa ... advance to LLWS title game Articles (08-29) 21:59 PDT South Williamsport, Pa. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Little League World Series: California pounds way into title game Aug 30, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa ... Where: South Williamsport, Pa. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
California crushes San Antonio, will face Taiwan in LLWS title game Aug 30, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) California's mini-mashers bashed their way into the Little League championship on Saturday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Kuei-Shan make international final Aug 29, 2009
AP , SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Saturday, Aug 29, 2009, Page 20. Kuei-Shans Cheng Tang-fu hits a solo homer off Curacao pitcher Claycandy Hariquez during the sixth inning of their Little League World Series international semi-final in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
McAllister Park one win away from World Series title game Aug 28, 2009
game that will be played tonight in Williamsport, Penn. ABC will broadcast the U.S. Championship game live at 2 p.m. San Antonio time on Saturday. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Celizic: Little League World Series is sport at its best Aug 28, 2009
You cant go back to those black-and-white days of yesteryear when the kids decided their championship in front of a few hundred fans in the remote Pennsylvania town of Williamsport. You may as well complain about the death of newspapers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Warner Robins loses to California Aug 28, 2009
South Williamsport, Pa ... A dream season that saw the boys win their first 18 games of their season to get to Williamsport hung in the balance ... The first three teams to make it to Williamsport East Marietta National in 1983, Columbus Northern in 2006 and the same Warner Robins American in 2007 returned to Georgia with the world title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Mexico goes deep in little league to beat Taiwan 3-2 Aug 27, 2009
AP , SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Thursday, Aug 27, 2009, Page 20. Pan Po-chuan, batter for Taoyuan little league team Kuei-Shan, celebrates after scoring in the sixth inning against Reynosa of Mexico during Little League World Series pool play in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday ... Sung Wen-hua, left, and Chang Chung-yao of Taiwanese side Kuei-Shan celebrate Sungs solo home run in the sixth inning against Reynosa of Mexico at the Little League World Series in South... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dickinson graduate serves as interim U.S. Attorney Aug 27, 2009
Nevertheless, he is grateful for the appointment as the interim head of operations at U.S. attorney offices in Harrisburg, Scranton and Williamsport. Im blessed, honored and humbled to have this opportunity, said Pfannenschmidt, who oversees 80 federal employees serving more than 3. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A league of their own Aug 25, 2009
For Stan Keys, joining a fledgling neighborhood youth baseball league in Williamsport, Pa ... Little League was founded in 1939 by Carl E. Stotz of Williamsport, who organized a game, played, then as now, on a smaller diamond and limited to players age 10-12 ... Both Stan and George played two more years in the Williamsport Little League. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
World Series brings celebrity status for Little Leaguers Aug 24, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa ... commemorates Hosman's grand slam homer in the regional final that got his squad to South Williamsport ... A parade across the Susquehanna River in Williamsport, complete with Little League teams riding on flatbed trucks, was to follow a picnic social. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rice misquoted? Rivalry to blame, HOFer claims Aug 24, 2009
"You see a , you see an A-Rod [], you see Jeter ... Guys that I played against and with, these guys you're talking about cannot compare," Rice said in a complex cafeteria in South Williamsport, Pa ... Rice's talk to Little Leaguers was part of his first trip to Williamsport since playing minor league baseball in the central Pennsylvania city in 1971. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Little League World Series: S.I.... Aug 23, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (AP) - In the U.S. pool of the Little League World Series on Saturday, Warner Robins of Georgia defeated Staten Island of New York 6-3. Oscar Noguera scored from third on a throwing error for Reynosa of Mexico to beat Vancouver of British Columbia 2-1 in seven innings at the. (New York Post -- News)
Rice starts off Little League WS with major blasts Aug 23, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa ... Justin Jones homered twice to key a 13-hit attack as Warner Robins made a triumphant return to South Williamsport. (Concord Monitor)
Hall of Famer Rice critical of big leaguers Aug 22, 2009
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa ... Rice's talk to Little Leaguers was part of his first trip to Williamsport since playing minor league baseball in the central Pennsylvania city in 1971. (Concord Monitor)
Little Leaguers hit big time Aug 21, 2009
Associated Press Members of the Japan team from Chiba City wave to parade goers during the Grand Slam Parade in Williamsport. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT The Little League World Series can turn shy youngsters into instant celebrities back home ... commemorates Hosmans grand slam homer in the regional final that got his squad to South Williamsport. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A Final note from the LL Regional Aug 18, 2009
Before an announced crowd of 13,500, Chula Vista won 11-4 to earn a spot in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. As a line umpire, we rotated in and out with the standby umpire, Valverde explained in an e-mail. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Conococheague LL eliminated from regional tournament Aug 13, 2009
The boys from Williamsport didnt waste their chance an inning later, pushing across three runs. Back-to-back doubles from Wyatt Scriever and J.J. Cooper got things started for Conococheague. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Interim US attorney named in Pa. Aug 11, 2009
Daily American - Interim US attorney named in Pa. The Carlisle resident will lead the office until a presidential appointee is confirmed as the full-time successor to former U.S. Attorney Martin Carlson. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Conococheague stays alive, beats D.C. Aug 11, 2009
In what boiled down to a do-or-die game for Conococheague Little League, the boys from Williamsport came up with their best game of the Mid-Atlantic Regional thus far. On the strength of four extra base hits two doubles and two home runs and a strong pitching performance from Blake Harne, the Conococheague All-Stars were able to pick up that elusive first win, defeating the District of Columbia 11-0 in a game that lasted only four innings. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Islamic group's appeal sent to board Aug 10, 2009
And burying the dead has become a growing problem in the last decade, with the closest Islamic cemetery located in Williamsport, Morgan said. After a Muslim Penn State student drowned to death in May while on a trip to Tennessee with about 30 other students, Morgan said they realized how limited cemetery space is. (Daily Collegian, PA)
One deer management tool helps in some areas, but isn't designed for others Aug 9, 2009
In 4D near Williamsport, 414 deer were culled through DMAP. But locally the program thinned only 17 deer in 2A, and five deer in 2B.. "[The program] wasn't really designed for the needs of your area," said Rosenberry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A new challenge for Carlisle Little League Aug 7, 2009
Such is life for the man who helped lead the first team in Carlisle Little League history Brown said Carlisle has been affiliated with Williamsport for four or five years to the regional round. Carlisle (14-1) opens play in the 10-team double-elimination tournament against Delaware champion Camden-Wyoming at 4 p.m. Saturday at Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold, N.J.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Moon ends trend, lands in regional Aug 6, 2009
The Moon Township Little League team has gone somewhere no Allegheny County team has gone in the past 17 years and is one six-team tournament away from advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. With a two-game sweep against Media Friday and Saturday in Scranton, Moon captured the Pennsylvania State Little League title and a bid to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Conn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: With state title in tow, Moon Little League advances to regional Aug 6, 2009
where, beginning tomorrow, six teams will battle it out to send a representative to the Little League World Series in Williamsport ... After pool play the top four teams will advance to a single-elimination two round playoff with the championship game televised by ESPN2 and with the winner advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Little leaguers face big challenge Aug 1, 2009
Ou and 12 other players on the Taoyuan Gueishan Elementary School Baseball Team are training intensively before leaving for the US to compete at the Little League World Series, which starts on Aug. 21 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The team secured the Asia-Pacific regional qualification berth by scoring five straight wins in the qualifier, defeating South Korea and four other Asia-Pacific teams. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
PG West: Montour grad helps U.S. team prove its point in archery (Yesterday) Jul 31, 2009
Plannick, who will be a junior at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Lycoming County, earned a gold medal as a member of Team USA's men's compound team. "The competition was awesome," said Plannick, 20. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Post welcomes new dental chief Jul 30, 2009
Campana was born in Williamsport, Pa. and his wife is from South Williamsport. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
2 plead guilty in firebombing of house Jul 26, 2009
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Summer temps havent soared, yet Jul 21, 2009
Through Sunday, the average high temperature in the Williamsport area has been 3 ... 7 degrees above normal in the Williamsport area, but the day-time highs were a degree cooler. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Canal seen as potential river of revenue Jul 19, 2009
The Cl passes local towns such as Williamsport and Hancock in Maryland and Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia ... Teams of analysts have fanned out in the Washington County towns of Hancock and Williamsport and in Brunswick and Point of Rocks in Frederick County, Md ... McCullom said she thinks Williamsport has nice retail areas, and the towns streets are wide enough to allow for bicycle lanes, McCullom said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Six Teachers Honored for Efforts to Promote Financial Education Jul 18, 2009
Carol Watson, Theodore Roosevelt Middle School, Williamsport, Lycoming Co.. For more information about the Department of Banking's Office of Financial Education, visit. (PR Newswire)
Governor Rendell Announces Confirmations, Nominations and Appointments Jul 17, 2009
Ms. Elvira A. Ferraro, Williamsport. John A. Fornadley, MD FACS, Hummelstown. (PR Newswire)
Punk band to play new tour stop Jul 17, 2009
Courtesy of Gary Copeland Punk-rock The Briggs, which has toured with bands Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys, will play at tonight's Cherry Darling productions show in Williamsport ... What: Cherry Darling Productions presents The Briggs and Left Alone with the Whatleys When: 8 tonight Where: Site B, 618 Cemetery St., Williamsport Details: Tickets are $10 and $12 at the door ... She said she has been hoping to bring punk rockers The Briggs to Williamsport since she started working with another... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Regulation of on-lot septic systems is nothing new Jul 15, 2009
Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:46 AM CDT WILLIAMSPORT A new ordinance in Limestone Township has some residents up in arms but according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) this ordinance isn t something new. Robert Boos, environmental group manager of the sewage facilities planning and finance section, said sewage-management programs have been required since 1965 under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, which requires municipalities to oversee and address... (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Pennsylvania Offers a Host Of 'You Will Only Find it Here' Opportunities This Summer Jul 3, 2009
Step outside, grab a hot dog and enjoy an American pastime as Williamsport hosts the 63rd Little League World Series, Aug. 21-30. Enjoy the competition as 16 teams vie for the title of World Series champion. (PR Newswire)
Returning to His Roots Jun 27, 2009
Foster is one of a long list of elite athletes and entertainers who have signed special baseballs which were designed by Little Leaguers are on display in various cities prior to being auctioned off towards the end of the tour which culminates at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. "All the funds are going to benefit the Little League, which is great," Foster explained at the Carmel Subway Friday. (FOX59, IN)
Charles I. Dittmar(Died June 22, 2009) Jun 25, 2009
He was a native and long time resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania and had lived in Franklinton for seven years ... Edward Dittmar of Florida; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Mistie Holmes of Franklinton and Delores Holmes of Syracuse, New York; stepson: Patrick Holmes of Williamsport, Pa. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Family of Award Winning Novelist Robb White Celebrates His 100th Birthday By Announcing New Release Out Of Print Books Jun 23, 2009
My own White obsession began when I fell in love with "Flight Deck" in middle school; it was reignited in the 1990s when I found an ancient but sturdy copy at a local newsstand in downtown Williamsport. After years of Internet searches and more cash outlays than I care to admit, my collection of White's books was finally completed this spring when I nailed an affordable British edition of the very rare "Sailor in the Sun" (cheapest copy now available: $700). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Announces Nearly $2.9 Million in Recovery Grants for School Food Services Jun 19, 2009
Williamsport Area SD. Jackson Elementary - $35,320. (PR Newswire)
New Dairy Princess named in county Jun 19, 2009
As dairy princess, Little will attend the 2009 State Dairy Princess Seminar next month at Lycoming College in Williamsport. She will also represent the Cumberland County dairy industry at the Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess Pageant Sept. 26 in Harrisburg. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
House Bill could aid animal shelters Jun 17, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:56 AM CDT WILLIAMSPORT A bill recently introduced into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives could provide funding assistance to humane animal shelters statewide. House Bill 369, is an amendment to the Pennsylvania Dog Law increasing the cost of dog licenses by $2. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Shippensburg University names acting director of athletics Jun 5, 2009
He also spent five years as the sports information director at Lycoming College, a Division III school in Williamsport. Prior to Lycoming, Michaels served six months as Slippery Rocks interim sports promotion and information director, and one year as a graduate assistant in the same capacity. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pittsburgh unemployment rate falls to 6.9 percent Jun 5, 2009
The Williamsport area had the highest unemployment rate in Pennsylvania for the month of April, according to the census figures, at 8. 5 percent. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Student Transportation (STA) Awarded New Contract Jun 3, 2009
New Conversion in PA Provides Seven Year Contract CARNEGIE, PA, June 3 /CNW/ - Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) (TSX: STB) announced it has been awarded a contract to provide transportation services for the Williamsport Area School District (WASD) in Pennsylvania ... WASD encompasses 98 square miles with a student population of 5,600 students and Williamsport is home of the Little League World Series. (Canada Newswire)
April Unemployment Report Jun 2, 2009
Williamsport: 9 percent. Within the Pittsburgh MSA, unemployment ranged from 6. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Taste a craft brew and help pets May 28, 2009
He says representatives are coming from more than 30 breweries (interesting ones I know as well as some interesting ones I don't, such as Bavarian Barbarian Brewing in Williamsport and Roy Pitz Brewing from Chambersburg), and nearly 30 more will be represented by distributors. Tickets (for those 21 and older) are $30 or $35 at the door, and food will be available from the ballpark concession stands. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Senate Budget Cuts Would Cripple Tourism Industry & Eliminate Local Support, DCED Tells Tourism Industry May 27, 2009
The Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade, which brings more than 30,000 people into downtown Williamsport each August. The global satellite broadcast and media relations support for Punxsutawney Phil's annual Groundhog Day prediction, which generated more than 374 million media impressions this year. (PR Newswire)
Trio charged in shooting death May 14, 2009
Abdul Walker, 25, of Williamsport; Ibrahim Wells, 25, of Mill Hall; and David Cannie Jr., 27, of Philadelphia, have each been charged with criminal homicide, possessing instruments of crime, aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, burglary and criminal trespass in connection with the murder of Steven Rodriquez, of Selinsgrove ... Other police agencies to assist in the incident included Milton, Watsontown, East Buffalo Township, Point Township, Northumberland,... (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Lawmakers eye gas lease tax treatment May 9, 2009
A House panel heard from farm and business representatives and others at a hearing Thursday in Williamsport. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Lawmakers eye gas lease tax treatment Rating: 0 Friday, May 8, 2009 9:43 AM EDT WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking at how property owners should be taxed for leasing land for oil and gas exploration and other energy... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ridin' and ropin' May 8, 2009
For years, students traveled to Williamsport, Pa. for the Pennsylvania College of Technology's heavy equipment rodeo. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Somerset student receives full scholarship to economic program May 3, 2009
The 16-year-old Somerset Area High School student will have that opportunity this summer when he attends the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week a week-long economic educational program (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Michael William "Mikey" Anderson, 26 Apr 29, 2009
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Robert Shubert, and is survived by his five children, Bobby Jr., Ashley, Roland, Cyrus and Brianna; paternal grandmother, Florence Castle of Williamsport; maternal grandmother, Jackie Shubert; paternal stepgrandmother, Ada Anderson, both of Hagerstown; great-aunts; great-uncles; a great-great-aunt; his beloved dog, Bella; and his many close friends. In addition to his uncle, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Eddie Anderson; maternal... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Phillies fans pay tribute to Kalas Apr 19, 2009
They came from as far as Syracuse, N.Y., and Williamsport, Pa ... Williamsport is the home of the Little League World Series ... "I met Harry once in Williamsport and he was so gracious," Estingson recalled. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Rendell announces 5 stimulus projects Mar 24, 2009
The others are the Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center and Campus Square Partners in Dauphin County. On the Net: Details of projects. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Scouting Report: PIAA Boys' Basketball Semifinals (Today) Mar 17, 2009
Plymouth-Whitemarsh is led by 6-9 forward C.J. Aiken, who had nine blocked shots in the quarterfinals against Williamsport. York came back from a 14-point deficit against Parkland in the quarterfinals and 17 down against Reading in the district playoffs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cancer 'has made me a stronger person Mar 16, 2009
I know that there are two "kids" out here in Williamsport who hopefully have, or will see your story, who are battling Cancer. YOU are an encouragement. (The Herald-Mail Online)
VX gets to the heart of the matter with news, notes and statistics on PIAA playoffs (Today) Mar 13, 2009
Perennial Eastern Pennsylvania boys' power Chester lost Wednesday to Williamsport, 62-49. Look for Chester to be strong again next year because the Clippers started a number of non-seniors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pittsburgh unemployment rate reaches 6.5% Mar 10, 2009
Unemployment jumps to 6. 5 percent in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Business Times. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Poker games eyed as illegal Mar 10, 2009
Pete Campana, an attorney with the law offices of Campana, Lovecchio ne in Williamsport, successfully defended Dent and Watkins by promoting that poker was a game of skill and not considered gambling under Pennsylvania law. He convinced the court that Texas Hold 'em is a game of skill, not chance. (Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers, PA)
Underground Railroad history runs throughout the valley Feb 25, 2009
The remaining stops along this tour move into the Lycoming County region and feature the South Williamsport Scenic Overlook, Lycoming College, the Thomas T. Taber Museum, Freedom Road Site and Cemetery, a historical marker at the Society of Friends Meeting House, and the Muncy Historical Society. For more information on the local ties to the UGR, contact the Union County Historical Society. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Beer sales may come to Wegmans Feb 25, 2009
The ruling upheld license approvals by the LCB for Wegmans stores in Bethlehem and Williamsport. The Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association sued last March to appeal the agencys decisions. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rulings clear way for Wegmans to sell beer Feb 24, 2009
Customers have been doing just that for months now at Wegmans stores in Bethlehem and Williamsport. A pair of Commonwealth Court rulings Monday shot down objections to those sales by the Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Parente Randolph merges with N.Y. firm Feb 17, 2009
The second deal includes the addition of three-person William R. Hoffmann Ltd. to Parente s Williamsport office. Parente has increased its size by a net of 110 people since Labor Day. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
