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  • Crowning Champions in March0

    Scott Lowery

    In a well-known metaphor dating back to 1879, the phrase ‘there’s light at the end of the tunnel’ is often used to describe the end of disappointing times. Unashamedly, repeating its usage today, the same can be said as March’s arrival has brought with it increasing daylight, signs of approaching spring, the beginning of the

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  • Warrior Pride0

    Jamie Spencer

    The Montoursville Hoops team is rolling. The Warriors have punched their ticket to the PIAA State playoffs. Coach Mike Mussina and his guys will face Lewisburg in the District 4 AAA Finals. I plan to go to shake some hands and kiss some babies. They are playing extremely well. Making the extra pass, hitting shots,

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  • The Spirit of the Olympics0

    Scott Lowery

    It was a typical Sunday morning as the pastor stood before the parishioners making the weekly church announcements. As he departed to join the choir for the formal entrance to begin the service, he suddenly reappeared, stating, “One more announcement, the hockey game is 1-1 after two periods.” The congregation nodded and smiled approvingly. The

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  • Hoop Dreams

    Hoop Dreams0

    Jamie Spencer

    This is a great time of year, kids. The basketball postseason is here. I will do my best these next few weeks to see my friends and their teams. Let’s get things rolling. Props to the South Williamsport Mounties. Joe Simon and his squad won the Mid Penn and tallied 20 wins. When did they

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  • Silly Rabbits0

    Jamie Spencer

    Much love, sports fans. It is a great time of year. The high school basketball playoffs are near. The same with wrestling, swimming, and bocce. Best wishes to our local teams and individuals. I hope they advance. The groundhog saw his shadow. I have no idea what that means. Let’s pray for warmer weather. The

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  • Cinemas0

    Jamie Spencer

    My good friend Nick Tagliaferri and I were somewhat celebrities. OK. That was many moons back. We simply took advantage of our impressive basketball coaching resumes and candid personalities. SPENCE TAG RADIO was well before its time. This weekly gig had many listeners. But no major sponsors. Our successes were very short-lived. I truly believe

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  • 800 Games, One Community0

    Scott Lowery

    Journalism students learn the lesson early in their studies; there is a distinct difference between a reporter and a columnist. The main differences are their focus and style of writing. Reporters provide objective news, while columnists offer personal opinions and analysis. Reporters aim to present factual information without bias, whereas columnists use their space to

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  • Hoo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoosiers0

    Scott Lowery

    As the Indiana Hoosiers were close to completing their meteor-like rise to the NCAA football National Championship, coach Curt Cignetti responded to a reporter’s question, answering, “This would make a good movie!” While that could indeed become a reality, trying to sell such an outlandish movie script to Hollywood before Cignetti’s arrival in Bloomington two

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  • Eiswerth Reflects0

    Scott Lowery

    As the winter scholastic sports regular season enters its final phase, it’s also the banquet circuit’s time for fall sports as schools pause to break bread together, look back at completed seasons, and thank those who played the game and supported the various programs. Recent attendance at one such event, the South Williamsport football gathering,

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  • Harlem Wizards Return to Williamsport’s Magic Dome January 22nd0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Harlem Wizards return to the Williamsport Area High School to perform their feats of basketball prestidigitation on Thursday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., to again help raise funds for the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation. “Our ongoing partnership with the Harlem Wizards, along with the generous sponsorship

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  • Grappling Girls0

    Scott Lowery

    While many folks enjoyed some downtime during the Christmas/New Year break, the sports scene, both nationally and locally, was in full swing. The college football playoffs and the down-to-the-wire ending of the NFL regular season were widely viewed and discussed. On the local high school scene, basketball and wrestling tournaments dominated the sports calendar. While

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  • Resolutions0

    Jamie Spencer

    I always have great intentions. But I already gave up on those resolutions. Perhaps next year I will join that gym. I am okay with my current shape. No worries. My new XXL Cotopaxi fleece helps me look thin. Happy New Year, boys and girls. Yes. I am looking forward to telling more tales in

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  • The YMCA Builds Healthier Lives and Stronger Communities0

    Dave Bellomo

    When people think of the YMCA, they often think of a place to work out or play basketball. In reality, however, the YMCA is more than a gym; it’s a community. “We have something for every member of your family,” said Mandy Minnella, Marketing Coordinator for the River Valley Regional YMCA. “We need the motivation

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  • A Ringing Remembrance of Dave’s Christmas Spirit0

    Jim Webb

    It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go across the West Branch Valley. This Christmas carol seems perfect as we head into December. The song has been recorded by many artists over the years with different musical styles. I’m still old school and like Bing Crosby’s version the best. The song

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  • Recollections0

    Jamie Spencer

    Happy late Thanksgiving to the fine readers of the Webb Weekly. And special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by your feedback and praise. I often receive several shouts in public. Strangers also recognize me from these columns. I gratuitously thank them with a fist bump. Cool. Before

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  • Sneaker Trends0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Sneakers, also known as trainers across the pond, have been around for much longer than most people think. Showing up as early as the 1870s, worn by upper-class men to play tennis and croquet. By the turn of the century, athletic shoes for basketball were becoming popular. After World War I, the popularity of sports

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  • Much More Than a Game0

    Scott Lowery

    The initial awareness of the news seemingly went in one ear and out the other. Another night of senseless violence in Williamsport resulted in the shooting of two teenagers, apparently unrelated incidents, leaving one victim dead and another hospitalized. Our society has entered a dark world where repeated similar occurrences, whether local or national, begin

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  • PINCH Hitter

    PINCH Hitter0

    Jamie Spencer

    There I was in Lamade Gymnasium. Dutch Burch Court. Lycoming College. The locals refer to my spot as Spencer Row. I’ve sat in the same area for the past 30 years. My rents used to join me, but then they moved. Teach and Jensen will occasionally show for the weekend matinees. Not tonight. They both

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  • Please Help #WARRIORGOLF

    Please Help #WARRIORGOLF0

    Jamie Spencer
    • November 12, 2025

    Best wishes to the local football squads. Several teams are still alive, competing for District titles. D4 is always well represented. Go get ’em. We are now shifting to the winter sports scene. College Basketball has already started. My guys, David and Davion Hill, are hooking up tonight in Muncie, Indiana. Mansfield vs Ball State.

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  • Leave Room for Joy0

    Jimmy Webb III

    I’m going to preface this by saying I played sports, so it’s what I connect to. But even if your passion is reading, music, or something else, I think the underlying message still applies. As I’ve mentioned in a previous article, when I’m “in” on something, I’m all in. Growing up, that “something” for me

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  • Legends of the Fall0

    Jamie Spencer

    I love this time of year. North Central PA is glowing. Fall brings us many vibrant colors. Changes are in the air. It is just a shame that it gets dark at 6 pm. This totally dampens my extracurricular activities. Yes. I am still coaching golf at Lycoming. The Warriors are making me look good.

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  • Candy, Costumes & Contests0

    Jim Webb

    The third Saturday in October can mean just one thing in these parts — the Mummers’ Parade in Southside. Hard for me to believe this year marks the 78th anniversary of the Autumn event. It seems like only yesterday I couldn’t wait for the parade to begin and to gather up all the candy possible.

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  • HORSE. Rematch?0

    Jamie Spencer

    A very long time ago, in a gymnasium nearby. A friend was in a bind. He reached out for some help. I was on the fence. I had been away from the game for a year. I enjoyed my first undefeated season from the stands. But I missed it. I talked things over with my

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  • 76th Flaming Foliage Festival Takes Place This Weekend

    76th Flaming Foliage Festival Takes Place This Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    One of the nicest and most anticipated events celebrating the beauty of the fall season takes place this weekend, October 10th-12th, when the 76th Flaming Foliage Festival occurs in Renovo, Clinton County. The event has many interesting aspects, including the crowning of the Annual Flaming Foliage Festival Queen, a parade through downtown Renovo, three full

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  • Binger Departs Life’s Sideline0

    Scott Lowery

    Over the years, Jean has made the same remark many times. “Aren’t we lucky we have made so many friends and had so many good times through the involvement we’ve had with sports?” Each time, I shake my head in agreement. Sports have been a constant in my life since I was a youngster, and

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  • Future Millionaires.0

    Jamie Spencer

    I have been spending a great deal of time at my beloved alma mater. Yes. I find myself taking a stroll down memory lane quite often. I called a few football games for IPT SPORTS. Last Friday’s atmosphere was outstanding. The Millionaires and Jersey Shore scored some serious points. The stands were packed. Cherry and

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  • College Football’s Future?0

    Scott Lowery

    As Penn State’s new wide receiver Trebor Pena hauled in one of his seven pass receptions from QB Drew Allar in the Nittany Lions opening day 46-11 win over Nevada, the TV talking head remarked, “Trebor had a great season at Syracuse last year (84, catches, 941 yards, 9 TDs) but they couldn’t afford him

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  • Minor Setbacks.

    Minor Setbacks.0

    Jamie Spencer

    Hats off to the Williamsport Millionaires. They are off to a great start. The boys are 2-0 and will host Central Mountain later tonight. I had a chance to call my alma mater last weekend. They looked solid and defeated the Hazleton Cougars 28-7. It was a rather festive evening. Senior Giovanni White is a

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  • Staying Safe Online: An Updated for Kids and Parents0

    Steph Noviello

    Every couple of years, I find myself feeling the need to update parents on where we are with kids and the online world. Tech changes fast, and kids rotate apps more often than their wardrobe. Keeping up to date can be tough, so I try to help as much as I can. When most parents

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  • One Million Hours0

    Jimmy Webb III

    “At birth, you inherit one million hours. It’s how you invest your time that truly counts.” CI used to say this to me when I was a kid, sitting in his gym during basketball camps. Back then, it was just a phrase — something that sounded wise but didn’t fully sink in. Now, looking back

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  • Mentor to Many

    Mentor to Many0

    Scott Lowery

    Of all the many wonderful experiences and memories this year’s Little League World Series generated for those of us on the iHeart Media radio broadcast team, the one that sticks with me the most occurred before the first pitch was thrown. Hours before the tournament’s opening ceremonies were to begin at Volunteer Stadium, colleague Ken

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  • What Do You Know About Football?

    What Do You Know About Football?0

    Jamie Spencer

    My Webb Weekly articles are submitted on Friday. My lovely editor, Steph, will occasionally reach out when it is way past my deadline. YO. NEED YOUR ARTICLE BRO. Everything is finished except for this page. I am not kidding. I used to leave her hanging. Never my intention. Sometimes work gets in the way. I

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  • Shot Clock Coming0

    Scott Lowery

    For anyone who has ever shot baskets at a driveway or playground hoop, you know the feeling. All alone, you take a few dribbles as an imaginary clock counts down in your mind. 5-4-3-2 and just as the ‘clock’ hits 1, the ball is released skyward towards the awaiting hoop. As the ball swishes cleanly

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