Lou Hunsinger Jr.

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.

Militia Quells the 1833 Canal Riot

The times of the West Branch Canal from the 1830s to approximately the 1880s contain many interesting and colorful events. One of the most colorful was the "Canal Riot of 1833."

2017-10-27T13:51:52-04:00By Lou Hunsinger Jr.|Lou Hunsinger Jr., News of Yesteryear|

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

2017-10-27T13:59:51-04:00By Lou Hunsinger Jr.|Lou Hunsinger Jr., News of Yesteryear|