Louis E. Hunsinger Jr. live’s in Williamsport, and has written extensively on local history as well local professional baseball history. He is freelance writer who contributes frequently to “Webb Weekly.” Many of his articles appear on News of Yesteryear.

D. Vincent Smith

From the 1890s to the early 1950s, D. Vincent Smith was a familiar sight throughout Northcentral Pennsylvania with his box camera and heavy-duty bicycle, wearing his knickers, sneakers and scoop cap. He left behind a priceless photographic heritage. Smith was born July 24, 1875, in the Nippenose Valley, the son of James W. and

2025-07-08T15:02:02-04:00By |Lou Hunsinger Jr.|
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The ‘Great Cyclone’ of 1892

This area has had more than its share of significant weather events, the most notable being the various floods that have plagued the valley during the years. But there have been other types of weather events that have been memorable such as severe windstorms. A recent horrific storm was the “Tornado of 1985,” which

2025-07-08T15:02:14-04:00By |Lou Hunsinger Jr.|
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