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  • Earth Day and Climate Change0

    Steph Nordstrom

    So, clearly, I’m not Jimmy. Jimmy had a technological mishap. He had his article all but finished when it disappeared into the ether. Even I couldn’t figure out what happened and recover his story. Due to rising frustration levels, we decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest to just take the L. Now

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  • Williamsport Area Little League Opens Its Season on Saturday, April 270

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Our national pastime of baseball will be in full swing when the Williamsport Area Little League opens its 2024 season on Saturday, April 27. It will do so at the newly constructed fields at Brandon Park. There is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation by the league’s officials and players. “We’re excited to be back

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  • Faith Q&A: Does God Exist?0

    Tim Hartzell

    “During his six-plus decades of ministry, Billy Graham fielded many, many faith-based questions. But one that stood out to him — and maybe one you’ve asked yourself — is this: Why did Jesus have to die?” (Excerpt from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website.) This question stood out to Rev. Graham because it is the

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  • Trout Season in Full Swing0

    Ken Hunter

    Another trout season is underway, and I still enjoy getting out on a stream, even though I’ve been trout fishing for over sixty years now. Over all those years, I’ve had a chance to fish with an assortment of equipment, lures, and baits. Like a lot of kids, I started with worms and a bobber

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  • Show Me the Money-Words: Etymology for Tax Day0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Attention, slackers! As you peruse this April 10 edition of Webb, you have less than a week to get your taxes done. Now in case you need an excuse to procrastinate longer, Webb’s Weird Words herewith presents a short list of money-words — in honor of the approaching April 15 deadline: Most of our coins

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  • Warriors That Golf0

    Jamie Spencer

    Lycoming College has a golf team. Yes. We still get a few strange looks. Whether it is walking across campus with our clubs. Or when we pull up to a McDonalds in our matching outfits. This is my second stint with the Warriors. I mentored the team from 2001 to 2016. I got out of

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers 20240

    Jon Pries

    The excitement is building, and in less than three weeks, the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers will occur — Saturday, April 27, 2024, to be exact. It is a day that many young hunters and their adult mentors have been looking forward to for months. It is held one week prior to the opening

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  • Swotting Up Threaps, Clochards and Piccalilli: More from the World of Weird Words0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Hard to believe these Weird Word columns are now well past their 40th installment — with no end in sight from the seemingly endless supply of oddball terms in English. Here’s a dozen to get your week going: Bosky (BOSS-kee, adj.) – A bosk is a small thicket, especially one with bushes. (That is actually

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  • Interpret This0

    Scott Lowery

    April Fool’s Day has come and gone, but there are indeed some foolish things going on in La-La land as the Major League Baseball season gets underway. As Major League Baseball began in Seoul, the sport that regards gambling as its biggest sin (aka Pete Rose and the Black Sox scandal) was rocked by the

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  • Gardening is Good for Your Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    It makes sense that being around plants is good for you both mentally and physically. We are generally happier and less stressed when we are surrounded by plants, but is this science or all in our heads? Well, research backs this up. In fact, more and more, gardening has been shown to provide significant health

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  • Distracted Driving is Dangerous0

    Press Release

    Are you a distracted driver? According to PennDOT, distracted driving accounts for thousands of crashes in Pennsylvania every year and it is a leading factor of lane departure crashes across the state. Driving is a skill that requires 100% of your attention 100% of the time. Anything that takes your hands off the wheel, your

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  • LCUW Announces 2023 Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award Winner

    LCUW Announces 2023 Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award Winner0

    Press Release

    Honoring a lifelong Lycoming County resident and leader, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) has selected Mr. Robert Glunk, Executive Chairman of Journey Bank, to receive the organization’s highest honor, the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award. The award will be presented at the organization’s Together United Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday evening, April

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Feather Those Edges!0

    Jon Pries

    The term “feather the edge” does not refer to painting the sides, top, and bottom of a door or finishing the edges of a watercolor painting. Instead, in habitat improvement and deer attraction, it describes a very beneficial way to dress up and complete a food plot. It is said that deer are creatures that

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  • March ‘Madness’0

    Scott Lowery

    As the NCAA’s annual hoop frenzy enters its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, many fans’ brackets have already been busted, while fans of the remaining teams in the field are giddy with excitement over what could be. Oh yes, March Madness, a term first coined by Henry Porter, an Illinois high school official,

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  • Gearing Up for Trout Season0

    Ken Hunter

    I suspect when we think about getting ready for the upcoming trout season, our thoughts turn first to rods, reels, line, and a selection of lures or flies. Those are things that should be addressed, but I think we sometimes overlook some other basic but vital equipment, such as boots or waders. Whether you use

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, this week you need to get back to business, especially if hobbies or other interests have been taking up much of your time lately. Avoid distractions at all costs. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 You may be excited about new prospects that are on the horizon, Taurus. With so

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  • The Good, the Bad & Mulkey0

    Scott Lowery

    The welcome mat is out! Officially, spring begins this week. To be sure, it is a welcome sight, but in the transitioning world of sports, the changing of the athletic seasons defines the passing of time a bit more succinctly than do the pages of the calendar on the wall. ‘Athletic spring’ actually began a

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  • Top 10 Happiness Research Insights From 2023 (Part 2)0

    Dave Bellomo

    In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the premise that everyone ultimately wants to be happy even if their actions don’t line up with this. Ultimately, everything we do, say, or even think is intended to produce an end result of happiness. Even self-destructive behavior is based on what we think will make us

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  • Ready for Your Best Lawn Ever: Three Expert Spring Lawn Care Tips0

    Family Features

    Spring is just around the corner! As you make your list of spring cleaning chores, don’t forget to add lawn care to the to-do list. “The key to a healthy, robust lawn is preparation. Don’t wait until the weather warms up! Early spring is a great time to revive and revitalize your lawn so you

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  • Nine Signs of Pest Infestation0

    Family Features

    Individuals want a home that is welcoming and comfortable. Unfortunately, many conditions that people find appealing also appeal to pests. Pests may be more problematic at certain times of year, such as when weather is extreme and pests like rodents or even raccoons seek refuge in a home. During times of year when temperatures are

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  • Warning Signs of Electrical Problems0

    Family Features

    Homeowners know that owning a home provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Home ownership also can increase the chances individuals view their homes as a sanctuary where they can relax and enjoy creature comforts they’ve personally chosen. The comfort people feel inside their homes can be compromised when they begin to suspect certain safety

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, if you notice you have been running into obstacles as you work to achieve your goals, you may want to step back and try to figure out another course of action. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, an offer that notes your efforts and achievements comes your way. Do

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  • Top 10 Happiness0

    Dave Bellomo

    Research Insights from 2023 – Part 1 Everyone ultimately wants to be happy, even if they are unsure how to go about it. The disconnect is usually what we believe will make us happy versus what will make us happy. The researchers at the Greater Good Science Center located at the University of California at

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  • Four Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Tires

    Four Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Tires0

    Family Features

    Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock when they started their search

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  • County Hall Corner: The Self-Inflicted Apocalypse0

    Larry Stout

    This week is the fourth anniversary of an event that should get more attention. The COVID-19 shutdowns began in Pennsylvania on March 13, 2020. At the time, I thought how appropriate it was that it was Friday the 13th. Believe it or not, there is a word for the fear of this day: Paraskevidekatriaphobia. The

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  • Pennsylvania’s Increased Wildlife Sightings0

    Ken Hunter

    Over the years, as an outdoor enthusiast here in Pennsylvania, I, like many others, have seen wildlife that I never thought I would encounter in our state. The reason for these sightings is mostly attributed to the deliberate reintroduction of several species. Grant it, not all of the wildlife that has been introduced was for

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  • Is it Fishing Season Yet?0

    Ken Hunter

    OK, I’ll admit it; I’m a year-round fisherman, and there’s probably never a month of the year that goes by that I don’t get some fishing in somewhere, either on the ice, in a boat, or wading a stream. Admittedly, the ice fishing season was again cut short, so it’s time to move on to

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pattern That Shotgun!0

    Jon Pries

    Imagine that your son or daughter has shown enough interest in hunting for deer this coming fall that they have completed the required hunter education program and have shown interest in going to the range with you to really learn how to safely handle a firearm. You take the time to spend several weekends doing

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  • Webb’s Weird Words This Week: Od, Bleb, Trug … and a “Water-Clock”0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    As these Weird Word columns seem to strike chord with Webb readers, some of you may wonder just where I find all this oddball vocabulary. Of course there are numerous books listing weird words; but I try to avoid simply ransacking these — and in the same way, I don’t make a habit of grabbing

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, think about collaborating on a fun project with someone close to you. Find out if anyone needs help on something they may be working on if you don’t have a project in mind. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 An excitement concerning work goals or a business venture may compel

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  • It’s a Leap Year!

    It’s a Leap Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    2024 is a Leap Year. But the real question is, why? Why do we add an extra day to February once every four years? To be honest, I didn’t really know. So, to the internet, we go! According to National Geographic Kids (because it’s early in the morning, I haven’t had much coffee, and we

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  • Horoscope0

    Webb Weekly

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Take a few days off from work if you find you have been running yourself ragged, Aries. The pressure to be the best may have gotten to you and you need a rest. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Powering through a situation sometimes works, but not if you are feeling

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  • Memory Lane: 10 Worthy Memoirs for Winter Reading0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Among the hundreds of books I’ve enjoyed since retiring five years ago, I somehow keep gravitating to memoirs — those fascinating accounts of lives well lived. Or not so well, as the case may be. In this genre, you might encounter history; a little romance, comedy, or nostalgia; interactions with famous figures; or perhaps just

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