By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com This week I’ve chosen to dispense wisdom. I know, this should be a real laugher. There is an old hunting adage that goes something like this: The grass is always greener under someone else’s stand. OK, there is no ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter How would you like to become a master naturalist? If you’re like me, then you never heard of a master naturalist either. That is until Susie Moffett, the Southwest Program Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program, contacted me. The ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter The cold months are upon us. Duh, Dave. Like we didn’t know that from looking at the thermometer bottoming out the last week or two, listening to school delays and closings and generally reaching for a pair of long-handled underwear before daring to ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter A group of friends were gathered for breakfast and talk turned to concealed carry. A gentleman that I know well begins asking questions related to suppressors, armor-piercing rounds and other elements of the tactical rainbow. I admit to him and the ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter I haven’t put out a news blast in a while so I thought I’d share some interesting tidbits that have come across my desk. * The gun show last weekend at the Washington County Fairgrounds was well-attended and I found a goodly number of items to ...
It has been about a year since our unfortunate incident. I believe I am ready to share our tale although I still become a bit shaken when talking about it. On Jan. 4, 2023, I passed my brother in the parking lot of State Game Lands 223. Glenn was on his way home and I was heading out after ...
