I want to begin this week with a happy Saint Patrick’s Day; whether you’re Irish for the day or Irish for a lifetime, please get out and about and enjoy all our area has to offer. I must also add that if you’re partaking in adult beverages, please do so responsibly. Don’t allow a little
READ MORENow nearly 200 years old, Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band has announced a new Endowment Fund to help the group continue its popular slate of free local concerts. “Never before has the band’s existence to continue been directly threatened,” says Repasz treasurer and past president Nancy Eischeid. “Previous to COVID, our 10-18 concerts every summer provided
READ MORETime is our most valuable asset. In everything we do, we must constantly consider how best to use our time. When it comes to habitat improvement, one of the best uses of our time is to locate and care for old apple trees and add new apple trees that will provide years of production that
READ MOREHomeowners may think they have to tear down walls or build room extensions to transform their homes with renovation projects. But small projects can yield impressive results, and that’s something homeowners working with limited budgets can keep in mind. There’s no shortage of small projects that can change the look and feel of a home.
READ MOREIf you’re like most people, you spend up to 90% of your life indoors. That means you are constantly affected by indoor air quality – including the air in your home. While you may not give much thought to the various parts that make up a home’s HVAC system, each component plays a critical role
READ MOREA firepit can serve as a warm and inviting backyard retreat, perfect for roasting marshmallows for s’mores or stargazing while wrapped in cozy blankets. Before you can share time around the firepit with loved ones, however, consider these tips to elevate your outdoor space. Choosing the Right Design When it comes to building a DIY
READ MOREHello, West Branch Valley; I’m in agreement with the meteorological community; spring begins on March 1st. And that is worth celebrating with the winter we’ve had. I wish it were possible to have all the cheerleaders across our area doing the old-school “let’s get fired up” cheer for you as you begin reading my words.
READ MOREMarch is a beautiful month for many reasons. I am getting excited to fish. The golf season is here, and I will devote as much time to watching as much basketball as I possibly can. MADNESS baby. NBA. College. High School. It doesn’t matter. I even get stoked when I spot a few kids hooping
READ MOREAre you tired of running from your failures? Are you weary of trying to fix what you’ve broken? Are you done with maintaining coverups and facades? Are you ready to be at rest and for your heart to be at peace? If so, then Jesus has an invitation for you: Come to me, all you
READ MOREA couple of years ago, my wife and I started placing trail cameras at various locations around our home and in several locations in nearby wooded areas. What an eye-opener; I knew wild critters were roaming around out there, but I had no idea that so many of them would end up roaming through my
READ MOREYeah, yeah…not Jimmy. Listen. Jimmy is over winter and over February, so he’s decided to hibernate until March officially arrives. So, he’ll be back next week. In the meantime, you are stuck with me. When we talked about me taking his space for the week he asked if I had anything near and dear to
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 People are not mind readers, Aries. If you want others to know how you are feeling, you are going to have to give them some sort of indication this week. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 You may discover that you enjoy a great deal of support from other people right
READ MOREEven if 2025 were a leap year, February would still be our shortest month. In honor of that abridged timespan, Webb’s Weird Words herewith presents a look at shortened words. For our purposes here, we won’t cover abbreviations, of which we have thousands — nearly all requiring periods and/or capital letters (a.m., NASA, B.C., LOL,
READ MOREFor the serious hunter, there are still some opportunities to get that rifle or shotgun back out into the countryside for several different small game species. This recent winter weather, however, will certainly make hunting a challenge. I’m sure I don’t have to remind you, readers, that ice has taken over much of our outdoor
READ MORECharles Portis is one of a kind. Best known for his 1968 novel True Grit — twice adapted for the screen — Portis was born in 1933 and lived to age 86, passing away five years ago (Feb. 17, 2020); yet he wrote only four other novels and is now all but unknown in the
READ MOREWhen I was a little girl, my gram, Lois Liddick, would make our birthday cakes. She often made cakes for weddings, showers, and birthdays for fun. She was so good at it! I could tell her any cake I wanted, and she would make it happen. I had a soccer ball cake, Cookie Monster cake,
READ MOREI believe that Ronald Reagan gave us more of the best quotes about our country than any other president. As I was thinking about President’s Day, I remembered a quote by him, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be
READ MOREThat’s right, I’ve been a “hunter” all my life. Yes, I’ve been involved in hunting ever since I was a kid in junior high school, but to be honest, my only interests are not just in bagging a deer or turkey every year, but I also enjoy seeing and encountering all kinds of wildlife. You
READ MOREThe Hoopla digital borrowing service available through the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, has expanded its BingePass offerings for children and adults. Users have unlimited access to a pass, similar to a streaming service, for one week. BingePasses include both educational and entertaining media including Hallmark+, Curiosity, In the Kitchen with Craftsy,
READ MOREStarting the morning on the right foot can set the tone for a productive day. Even when crunched for time before work or school, eating a filling breakfast before heading out the door is an important part of setting yourself up for success. Between work, kids and making it to that early morning workout session,
READ MOREAt age 64, I remain convinced that deep in the soul of every middle-aged man, there’s a 12-year-old boy who never grew up. That’s why grandpas still crack gas-gags with their grandsons. And it’s also why Dav Pilkey’s riotous “Captain Underpants” books were a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. (After all, that series features
READ MOREHopefully, football fans have recovered from any Super Bowl hangovers and the realization that their football fix will have to wait until March 28, when the United Football League will kick off its 2025 season, introducing Friday Night Football to the airwaves. However, despite Punxsutawney Phil’s unwelcome prediction of an extended winter, spring is in
READ MOREIn sports, half-time is crucial. It is a moment for a coach to have their entire team together to communicate what is going right, what is going wrong, and the adjustments that will be made in the second half to secure a win. It’s a fresh start in the middle of a game, and for
READ MOREThe United States has been going through tremendous changes since the presidential election of Donald Trump. It seems everyone has their own particular area they are focusing on, mine is over the continually growing collapse of the mainstream media. For decades, we have been straight jacketed from considering whether information was acceptable and true. The
READ MOREThroughout your life, it’s probably been true that your heart has never stopped. It works tirelessly to pump blood throughout your body day and night. This organ is vital to your life, and it is important to keep it healthy by reducing your risks for developing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of
READ MORELadies and gentlemen…are you ready? Find your seat and buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover. It’s time to delve into the Valley’s Super Bowl Predictions… Given how long last year’s article ended up being, let’s not waste time with introductions and get right into it! Starting with the Webb Weekly office: Jaimie consulted
READ MOREFlight Risk is a short, swift thriller directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg as the bad guy. Despite a measly 21% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, the movie does its job reasonably well, managing to hold our attention despite a poorly thought-out script. Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery plays Madolyn Harris, a U.S. Marshal charged
READ MOREDo you remember back when Wegmans was doing their big makeover? When they moved the alcohol from over at the sub shop area to the middle of the store? Back when everything was getting moved, and each week you went in, nothing was where it used to be. Ughhhh. Isn’t that the worst? You feel
READ MOREThe boys and I have been busy. We are fine-tuning our swings for the upcoming spring season. Lycoming College plays golf year-round, and my Warriors have the bug. They continue to call me. Times have changed. We no longer go outside to brave the elements. My guys stay indoors. They were their shorts. Technology helps.
READ MORESlippery sidewalks, icy driveways, and physically demanding tasks like shoveling snow can lead to sprains, fractures, and more serious conditions. By understanding common injuries and how to prevent them, you can safely enjoy the winter. Common Winter Injuries Falls on ice and snow are among the most frequent causes of winter injuries, often resulting in
READ MOREAn unusual phenomenon has been happening all over the United States, and we have seen it in the northern part of Pennsylvania. It is the growing number of growing churches. Young people are discovering Christianity, and not just happy, snappy, 1960s-70s ‘Jesus Movement’ type of Christianity, but serious Bible-believing, doctrine-focused, disciple-forming faith Christians. Ironically, while
READ MOREThings had not gone at all the way Judas thought they would. He was convinced that his teacher, Jesus, was the Messiah sent by God to set Israel free from Roman rule. Traveling for nearly three years with Jesus had given him a front-row seat to powerful teaching and astonishing miracles. Judas could hardly wait
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