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A Webb Weekly salute and thank you to our veterans. Without all these special men and women who have put everything on the line, we would not have the liberty and freedoms we are so very blessed with. What began during the Revolutionary War has needed the constant selfless commitment of the United States armed
Each November 11, our country pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States military. Veterans Day is a time to reflect, celebrate, and express gratitude for the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Initially marking the armistice that ended World War I
I thought this week it would be fun to point out some little things that really aren’t that hard to do. Sure, some of them might take a little extra time or a little discipline, but I think if we all made an effort to do them, we could make life a little better for
Their ranks are thinning, and they might be a little rounder around the middle from the times in which their youths were “touched with fire,” but their patriotic ardor hasn’t faded, and they will be stepping off at the annual Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade this Saturday, November 7, in Hughesville at 2 p.m. or
“From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli,” the United States Marine Corps has always been in the forefront of the nation’s wars. To highlight and honor that heritage of service and patriotism, the Williamsport Detachment #388 Marine Corps League will hold its Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Bald Birds Brewing Company,
For this third round of fall outfit formulas, we will again focus on classic basics that you probably already have in your closet, as well as some statement pieces. These combinations are nothing too off-the-wall but instead are rethinks of how you wear your garments and new ways to switch up your style. First up,
It is now known as the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, but for a few special moments this Sunday, the Lock Haven campus could be called Kriebel College as the school will induct Amy & Dean Kriebel into its Hall of Fame, making history as the first couple ever so honored. Graduates of South Williamsport and
My parents now live in Southern California. They moved west a few years ago to help my sister. Jim and Gail are the wheels for my two young nephews. My folks are rubbing elbows and spending my inheritance. Their list of celebrities is quite impressive. They were backstage hanging out with Dana Carvey this past
For baseball fans, the World Series is the highlight of their favorite pastime. Football fans anxiously watch their teams work their way toward the playoffs and the big day for football fans – the Super Bowl. For those whose greatest sporting challenge is hunting mature whitetail bucks, the wait is almost over. The time is
Veterans have served their countries in various capacities. All military personnel work to preserve the freedoms of their fellow citizens, and some risk their lives in combat to do so. But the fight for combat veterans does not always end when they return home, and it’s important that everyone recognize that and support efforts to
Last week, while having morning coffee with the gang, on several different occasions, phones were being passed around to give everybody a look at what was captured on camera. I passed around one of my recent photos of a fisher that was taken by one of our trail cameras. Our cameras have captured fishers on
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 22nd to approve rate increases that will hit residents’ and businesses’ wallets, retire a long-serving county official, and secure state funding for probation and parole services. Starting January 1st, 2027, trash and recycling rates will increase. The commissioners approved a $5 per ton increase across the board. Municipal
Since my last column, a few folks asked me about Bones, the employee who oversees the candy at the office during the trick-or-treat season. With what I want to cover before the next Webb Weekly comes out November 4th, this seemed like a great spot to start this week’s column. If you guessed Bones is
Holy smokes it’s Halloween! How did we get here already?! Wasn’t it just the 4th of July? Now we are falling back an hour and staring down the barrel of short days, and cold! But before all that — make sure you’re all set with comfy shoes and your favorite hoodie. Don’t forget those extra
I want to start my article this week with a shout-out to everyone who had a hand in putting on the 79th Annual Mummers Day Parade in South Williamsport. My wife and I took Beau down to his first parade, and he loved it. We had a great time, and it was one of those
Last week, we looked at various outfit formulas for fall. In part two this week, the combinations to consider range from the everyday to disrupting a bit outside of the outfitting box. Again, these looks are less about specific pieces, more about combinations and mashups. Here we go! Classic white shirt + straight-leg jeans. A
It all began forty years ago just prior to the start of Lycoming College’s 1987 football season. I received a telephone call from Bill Byham, who had just been named Lycoming’s first full-time sports information director. Bill had been my high school basketball coach, and as the years passed, a mentor, radio broadcast partner, and
I flipped through the archives this morning. My collections go back 16 years. I went trolling for Walleyes with Ian. Kayak Bassing was another. Norwegian Family Spencer turned some heads. Ice Fishing 101 with Jason Britton was chilly. Jace Spangler made fun of my puny panfish. Jensen and I ran into a beaver. Paddleboarding wasn’t
The statewide muzzleloader season concluded on October 25, and the four-day Junior and Senior special firearms season for antlerless deer has just come to a close as well. The statewide archery season has been underway since October 3, and is now approaching the time that most archers have been waiting for — the beginning of
As we rapidly progress into the fall season, much of our thinking revolves around where the big bucks are hiding and where the turkeys are. While hunting begins to dominate our thoughts and conversation, it’s also true that some great fishing still exists. I’ll be honest, this year and especially through late summer, my fishing
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 15th to approve spending and contracts that keep county services running smoothly. The board authorized approximately $2.48 million in accounts payable, with expenses covered using a mix of the county general fund, local ARPA allocations, and Act 13 funds. The spending reflects routine operational costs across multiple county
Every October, I start the slow but steady summer-to-fall wardrobe swap. Bringing back boots and storing sandals. Shorts for slacks, tanks for blouses, etc. This is also a great exercise to rediscover some of your chilly-weather favorites and think about new outfit combinations. Having a handful of outfit formulas to rotate for the season makes
I love this time of year. North Central PA is blazing. Change is in the air. Everything is shining. Autumn brings us so many vibrant colors. I wish there were more hours. My son continues to take full advantage. We never got into hunting. It is a family thing, and we decided to pass. But
Football fans under the age of 40 would have no recollection of the 1985 Doublemint chewing gum ad featuring twin spokeswomen spouting the slogan “double your pleasure, double your fun.” However, this year’s opponents of the South Williamsport football team are getting no pleasure from the twin experience presented by the Mounties junior double-trouble tandem
The air raid on the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, is one of the most important and costly air raids by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. This largely overlooked and forgotten raid is highlighted in a vivid manner in local author Adam Makos’ new book, Tidal Wave. Makos is the
It must be a sign that I’m getting older because now, when I hear somebody mention that pheasant season will be opening soon, I have a tendency to look back to the “good old days” of pursuing pheasants. I lived in western Pennsylvania until I moved into this area in the ‘70s. Western Pennsylvania was
For an experienced hunter, one of the most valuable ways we can spend our time is to mentor a new youth hunter. It can truly be a rewarding experience to take a young, eager novice and nurture them through the process of becoming a safe, ethical, and knowledgeable hunter. It will be an activity that
Vaccines have helped prevent many serious illnesses. Now, researchers are studying whether a vaccine could also help stop certain breast cancers before they develop. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh is examining whether a vaccine can produce an immune response in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS.
According to breastcancer.org, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.4 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs designed to: – Support
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 8th to handle staffing changes, finalize a land sale, and discuss an uncomfortable financial reality: taxpayers pay for both sides of every trial that goes to completion. The commissioners talked openly about how much trials cost. When a case goes all the way through the court system, the
