Thanks for the West End Memories
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- July 18, 2018
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Thanks for the West End Memories0
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- July 18, 2018
Congratulations to Jim and Bonnie Winder, and to all that have made West End Babe Ruth baseball a fixture in our community for 75 seasons! I can’t even imagine the hours the husband and wife duo have put into the league for teenage ballplayers over the decades. West End Baseball has been very instrumental in
READ MORESummer Reading List0
- Editorials
- July 18, 2018
July is almost over, and before you know it, the Little League World Series will be here and kids will be heading back to school. Before they head back, help get them prepped by giving them something to read. Listen, I know, it’s summer and that means pools and bikes and creeks and campfires. But
READ MOREThe West End Babe Ruth League: 75 Years of Baseball Excellence0
- Baseball, Local News, Sports
- July 18, 2018
The year was 1943. The United States and most of the rest of the world were in the throes of fighting World War II. Gas was 15 cents a gallon if you could get this rationed commodity at all. The Jefferson Memorial was dedicated, a Coke was a nickel, the All American Girls Professional Baseball
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Nothing Happened0
- Local News
- July 18, 2018
A rule in the journalistic world is that if it bleeds, it leads. Truth be told, the more sensational, the more likely the public will want to hear it and read about it. Webb Weekly is a different kind of newspaper in that it actually believes that many people like to read about ‘good’ things
READ MOREAll District 12 Major Baseball Team Highlights Outstanding Tournament For Area Teams0
- Sports
- July 18, 2018
The District 12 Tournament has come to an end, and Keystone will be representing the District at the next level. It was an outstanding tournament that saw plenty of good baseball games and players. There were grand slams, masterful pitching performances, and the ultra-rare triple play turned. In the first round of the tournament, Keystone
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A Fit, Fun Summer: Make smart fitness choices with post-workout recovery and hydration0
During warm-weather months, fitness enthusiasts often take their exercise routines to the great outdoors. The spike in summer temperatures can make those tough workouts even more challenging. Even after your workout is complete, your body does not stop – after a tough sweat session in the summer heat, you need to replenish what you lost
READ MOREEnjoy a Safe and Injury Free Summer0
Summer is in full swing and the nice weather means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Activities like camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, yard work, and boating all present the potential for serious unintended injuries. It’s important to know how to stay safe and fun while enjoying the great outdoors. Beware of Heat Stroke Avoid strenuous activity
READ MORECutters Events Raise Money for Charity0
- Fundraisers, Sports
- July 18, 2018
Two recent Cutters sponsored events raised over $18,000 for area charities. The 8th annual Cutters 5K held on June 23rd attracted almost 200 participants and resulted in a donation of $9,000 to Hope Enterprises Children’s Development Center. In the 8 years of the event, almost $80,000 has been raised for the local non-profit. On July
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Tips for Welcoming a Feline to the Family0
Introducing a feline into the family can be an exciting time, but it’s important to remember that a new home is often a big change for a little cat. Whether it’s a kitten or an adult cat, providing your new pet with proper nutrition, the comforts of a good home and engaging playtime are just
READ MOREThe ‘Wizard’ Continues Chamber Tradition0
- Sports
- July 18, 2018
Recently I was watching a TV show that was highlighting some of the great baseball announcers of the past. Included was a segment from the 1985 NLCS playoff between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers made by Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Jack Buck describing a walk-off home run hit by light-hitting
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Montoursville Baseball Records Outstanding Season0
- Sports
- July 18, 2018
2018 Montoursville Warriors Varsity Baseball had a 19-3 record, they were District 4AAA Champs, 2018 Backyard Brawl Champs, HACII Champs and made it to PIAA State Semifinals. Pictured are: Front Row: Peyton Mussina, John McCarthy, Owen Kiess, Logan Ott, Jaxon Dalena, Brandon Dyer and Hunter Shearer. Middle Row: Dylan Bower, Ryan Kessler, Mason Sechrist, Caden
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The Roving Sportsman… The Work is Done!0
- Outdoors
- July 18, 2018
Several years ago, a landowner whom I have known for quite some time, approached me about helping him design and develop a food plot. He owns 120 acres, which included 50 acres of open fallow fields, and a wooded area of about 70 acres that stretched up a hillside and across a top, where it
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: July 19, 1943 – Veterans Arrange for Selectee Send-Offs by Aviation Cadet Corps0
- Local News, Old News
- July 18, 2018
Williamsport selectees entering active service will be escorted by City Hall to the Pennsy Station by the Aviation Cadets Corps, and drum and bugle corps, under arrangements made by the Veterans Committee, it was announced last night. Recalling their own experiences of the last war, the Veterans Committee, composed of members of Howard W. Kahler
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Mid-Summer Fishing Can be “Hot”0
- Outdoors
- July 18, 2018
You can obviously take the title of this story a couple of different ways, but the first thought is probably the temperatures hovering around the 90-degree mark — that definitely makes for some hot fishing. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and cold drinks help make the heat more tolerable. Admittedly these recent hot, sunny summer days have
READ MOREThe Grandparent Hotel0
- Commentary
- July 18, 2018
It’s come to my attention that my 13-year-old nephew bowed out of summer camp to spend a week at his grandmother’s house. Little did he know the same scenario played out for me when I was the same age. If he did, he might have asked for some advice. Now, I doubt his gram will
READ MOREFormer Tabernacle at Montoursville’s Indian Park Reconstructed and Re-Erected Near Lamar0
- Fundraisers, Local News
- July 18, 2018
For many years a tabernacle building stood at Montoursville’s Indian Park, going back to the days when it was the Starr Island Amusement Park. This tabernacle was eventually torn down and reconstructed at the Lamar Lighthouse Camp along Route 64 in Clinton County, two miles southwest of Exit 173 of Interstate 80. Now, some 70
READ MOREHealthy Habits for Great Skin0
The majority of people are not born with naturally flawless skin and even those that are still need to put in a bit of work to maintain their complexions. Whether you have a 10-step skincare routine or you’re just interested in improving on your daily maintenance, here are a few tips and tricks for healthy
READ MOREFootsteps and Flyballs for Great Causes0
- Editorials
- July 11, 2018
The middle of July can mean one thing in our area, the Lycoming County Fair. The event began in 1870 as a way for farmers to show and compare their produce and livestock. The salt of the earth event is still going strong. There’s something to be found there for everyone from the demolition derby,
READ MOREToo Quick0
- Editorials, Recipes
- July 11, 2018
I can’t believe that it is mid-July! Where has the summer gone? Before you know it, it will be time for back to school sales and the Little League World Series. This is actually one of my favorite times of year. There is something about the long nights and hot days that makes me happy.
READ MORE148th Lycoming County Fair Happens July 11 to July 210
- Local News
- July 11, 2018
A lowered admission price, and a special section of the fair set aside especially for children called the “Amelia Earhart Funway,” are among the new things that fair officials are proud to point out about this year’s 148th edition of the Lycoming County Fair.” “We’ve lowered the price of admission this year from $6 to
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