As the cover date reads 9/11, I want to begin this week with my thoughts and prayers for the families and all those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. The number of Americans lost that day continues to climb as a result of the toxic dust breathed in on-site.

The 9/11 Memorial Ride, my column regarding the day, as well as other remembrance information can be found in last week’s issue. This was to ensure everyone had the information before the 9/11/24 postal delivery.

I’ll begin this week with a tip of my Webb Weekly hunting hat with the American Flag on the side to the Williamsport Crosscutters organization for winning their first MLB Draft League Championship. Why my blaze orange and camo hat instead of one of my Crosscutter caps? It just seems appropriate as the last days of Summer transition to everything that is Fall.

Congrats to Manager Ryan Hanigan, the coaching staff, and all the players who made it an amazing Summer at Historic Bowman Field. Skipper Hanigan did a great job developing his young team and making the right decisions down the stretch to have the squad at full strength versus Trenton in that final game.

Thank you to all the fans who showed up for that beautiful night at the ballpark this past Thursday. As my family settled into our seats for the first pitch, the only thing better than the weather was the big game atmosphere created by the hometown crowd.

Thank you to Gabe Sinicropi, Doug Estes, and the entire staff who make Crosscutter game time happen. A special thank you to Sarah Budd for taking care of folks every night and especially for all the great giveaways we partnered with the Crosscutters for. And, of course, I can’t leave out my adopted son, Rhashan, who everyone looks forward to seeing.

Winning makes everything even better, especially when it’s the final game of the season. My final pitch for this year is that I can’t wait to partner up with the Crosscutter family for the 2025 season. They are always champions in my book; this year, it’s just official.

Back to my hunting hat, which I love to wear this time of year. If you bump into me the next two weekends in the east end of Lycoming County, I’ll probably have it on. Please note, as featured on the cover and explained within, Mopar Muscle celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday, September 14th. The Susquehanna Valley Corvette Club is the following Saturday, September 21st. These events usually happen on the same day. The Corvette show has also been moved to Picture Rocks from Main Street, Muncy.

If you’re a motorhead or just like getting out and about, these are great Autumn All-American events. They have great ties to the community and charitable giving. Lou Hunsinger has it all covered for you beginning on page 6. Moving right along to a couple of Webb Weekly Fall traditions. Next week’s issue for September 18th will feature our Fall Home Improvement Guide. The good people, businesses, and products will help you with whatever you need help with. This designed to make your living space the home space you want.

The Fall HI Guide is a great way to find the guy when you really need the guy. It’s a must-save if you still keep things like this in your junk drawer. If you have adapted to the modern world, it can always be found archived at webbweekly.com.

That gets me to the 17th Annual Webb Weekly Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. This will begin right along with the Fall archery season at the end of the month. All the details and much more will be featured on September 28th in our Fall Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoors Section. I can’t wait; this is one of my favorite contests of the year.

Well, I’ve gotten to talk about baseball, Mopar Muscle, Corvettes, and hunting. That’s a pretty good week in my book.

I didn’t forget there’s a presidential debate and election in less than two months. That gives me plenty of time to fill you in on my thoughts. I have been avoiding all the Harris and Trump spots on TV and am much happier for doing so. I just wish they wouldn’t run the commercials between innings of the Phillies’ games; I have to hit the mute button. The Phillies are hard enough to watch on a good night.

I will predict this about the upcoming debate, which will take place after I have written this. It will be more of the same, and I will leave it at that.

Let’s all be safe out there and enjoy all that Fall brings to our area.

God Bless America.