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  • Former Williamsporter Once Coached Legendary Vince Lombardi In All-Star Game In 19370

    The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl this Sunday. The championship trophy that they will be vying for bears the name of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. One former Williamsporter, Heinie Miller, had the distinction of coaching Lombardi in an all-star game in 1937. Henry J.

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Seeking Sheds0

    Nope, this is not about looking for wood sheds, tool sheds, outhouses, or any other type of outbuilding. This is the time of year when bucks begin to drop their antlers, and hunting for these sheds is a passion for whitetail hunters. There is some thought that temperature changes or fluctuations trigger the shedding of

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  • The Mecca0

    I found myself driving home from a game. The Millionaires were on the road. We made two trips to the greater Harrisburg area this week. No worries. I enjoy my time on Route 15. I listen to music and think. I felt bad for my behavior last night. I was in rare form. I am

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  • NCAA Football Recap0

    I was glued to my big screen the past few days. I am not the biggest college football fan, but the 2024-25 playoffs have been grand. Yes. I am rooting for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Teach is a proud alum. We have been to many games. Johnny Goodtimes is retired. He was that guy.

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  • Connor Watkins0

    One of the joys of part-time scribing is getting to know so many great local kids involved with sports. We meet up in high school, and then we stay in touch. Sometimes, I will do a college or even a professional follow-up. Yes. It is grand. There is an impressive list. Both boys and girls

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “My Three Dogs” by W. Bruce Cameron0

    Nothing starts until you’re all together. You’ll hold dinner until the last person’s seated. The engine doesn’t start until all seat belts are buckled; and if everybody’s not paying attention, you’ll wait. Hail, hail, the gang’s all here: as in the new novel, “My Three Dogs” by W. Bruce Cameron, things aren’t right until everyone’s

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  • Be Mindful of Pets During the Holiday Season

    Be Mindful of Pets During the Holiday Season0

    The magic and wonder of the holiday season can be enthralling for people of all ages. There is so much to see and do during the holiday season, making it easy to forge lasting memories. With so much to do in December, life at home can sometimes feel a little hectic, especially for the family

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  • Uptown Music Collective Kicks Off Performance Season With Tribute to Modern Country0

    The Uptown Music Collective will kick off its 2024-2025 performance season with Midnight Train to Memphis: A Tribute to Modern Country at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St. The performance, presented in partnership with UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan, will feature the music

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  • ‘Pawty’ Tips for Celebrating Your Pup

    ‘Pawty’ Tips for Celebrating Your Pup0

    It’s no secret — people love their pets. Last year alone, people spent $147 billion on their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association, which included throwing what has turned into one of the hottest invites on social media these days: pet parties. There have been more than 1 million posts using #DogBirthday to

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  • Fall Family Fun!0

    Before we get started this week, shout out to Jimmy for giving up his space this week! I am running a little (OK, a lot) long this week and appreciate the extra leg room for this story. By now, we all know that I am pretty infamous for the Uncompleted Fall Bucket List. I have

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  • $port$ Watching0

    It was a sun-splashed, gorgeous Norman Rockwell-type September Saturday afternoon, uniquely perfect for college football. Accordingly, we decided to take the two-hour drive to Alfred, New York, to watch grandson Tucker’s Juniata College Eagles in action. While the results were not what we had hoped for, as the host Saxons won handily, it was a

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  • Words in Disguise: These Don’t Mean What You Think0

    Here at Webb’s Weird Words, we’re always on the hunt for themes in rolling out our regular rosters of oddball vocab. Last week, having encountered dogsbody in my reading, I was moved to look at words that mean something different than what we might assume. Many, like that one, have little or nothing to do

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  • Creating a Pet-Friendly Palace: Five ways to set up a safe, cozy home for cats and dogs

    Creating a Pet-Friendly Palace: Five ways to set up a safe, cozy home for cats and dogs0

    As much as you love your pets and work hard to make them part of the family, they’re also a big responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes setting up your home so it’s equal parts stylish (for you) and functional (for Fido). Show furry friends a little love, beyond the walks and snuggles, by making

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  • Two Great Car Shows On Tap For the Next Two Saturdays0

    If you enjoy muscle cars and spiffy Corvettes, the next two Saturdays will be great for you. First, on September 14th, the 25th Annual Mopar Car Show will be held at Kaiser Brothers. Next, not too far away, in Picture Rocks, another great show will take place — the Corvette Car Show the following Saturday,

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  • Pot Liquor for Pigsneys: These Don’t Mean What You Think0

    As I continue collecting weird words in my regular reading, I recently came upon dogsbody — which, it turns out, has nothing to do with dogs. It reminded me of alewife, which is not related to wife — and likewise fishwife, which is only secondarily connected to fish. I began to think what other selections

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  • Stay Hydrated0

    I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but y’all — it’s HOT! Like stupid hot. With that in mind, it is super important that we all stay hydrated. So, what are the best ways to stay hydrated during these hazy, lazy days of summer? The Mayo Clinic advises that water is critical to every cell, tissue,

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  • Lovely Rita: Hitting the Jackpot with Our New Dog

    Lovely Rita: Hitting the Jackpot with Our New Dog0

    My wife and I have two boys in their thirties and a girl who’s about the same age we are. In dog-years, that is. The ever-cheerful Rita came into our lives last July, and my pet-loving editor was quick to approve some reflections for Webb on our 12-month journey: To quote the title of a

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