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  • 63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show To be Held at Liberty Arena April 26-28

    63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show To be Held at Liberty Arena April 26-280

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Although it will be held at a new location, the Liberty Arena (315 Hepburn St., Williamsport), the 63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show, promises to provide the same excellent information for homeowners and others wishing to do various fix-ups and renovations on their homes and other properties. It will be held from Friday, April 26,

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  • Social Capital Important to Fighting Obesity0

    Dave Bellomo

    According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), social relationships are important predictors of a range of individual outcomes, such as well-being and health. These social relationships can be categorized as interpersonal forms of social support, identification with groups, or social capital. In this article, I want to briefly explore the relationship between social capital

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  • Updates From Recent PA Game Commission Meeting0

    Ken Hunter

    One of the topics discussed at the recent PA Game Commission meeting was the possible reintroduction of martens back into Pennsylvania. A marten is a weasel-like furbearer ranging in length from 19-27 inches and weighing 1-3 pounds. They have brownish-black hair down the back and tail with a yellowish-orange bib on the throat that can

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  • 10 Tips to Make Your Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient and Sustainable

    10 Tips to Make Your Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient and Sustainable0

    Family Features

    Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to help make your cooling system more eco-friendly: 1. Upgrade to

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  • Five Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring

    Five Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring0

    Family Features

    As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months to help your lawn thrive.

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  • This Week’s LION: Publisher Jim Webb and Editor Steph Nordstrom0

    Larry Stout

    It was ten years ago this month that I wrote my very first column for Webb Weekly. In April of 2014, I had a lot on my plate. I was a pastor at a church in Williamsport, a virtual professor for an international MBA program (which also meant I had to travel abroad occasionally), served

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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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  • Stick With the Basics0

    Dave Bellomo

    In my career as a health and wellness professional, I have worked with literally thousands of people. From nonagenarians to World Strongest Man competitors and everyone in between. The interesting thing is that everyone, whether they admit it or not, is looking for “The Secret.” They want some tiny piece of knowledge that was handed

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  • UPMC Physician: Make an Informed Decision0

    Webb Weekly

    Deciding to become an organ donor is important, and it’s worth considering more often than when you renew your license at the DMV. Every nine minutes, someone in the United States joins the national organ transplant waiting list. Every day, 17 people on that list die waiting for an organ because there are not enough

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  • Fighting Food Insecurity0

    Dave Bellomo

    Food insecurity can be defined as the lack of access to food of sufficient quantity or quality to meet a person’s basic nutritional needs. According to the Department of Agriculture, approximately 10.5% of all households in the United States were food insecure in 2020, which translates to 35 million Americans, including 10 million children. Add

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  • UPMC Expert: Does Your Lifestyle Affect Your Eyes?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    We are all aware of the impact certain lifestyle choices — smoking, activity level, sleep — can have on our health and wellness, but do many of us consider how these decisions also affect our eye health? Our eyes are an essential organ, yet we often take them for granted. Your daily habits can affect

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  • Lycoming County Department of Public Safety Conducting Access and Functional Needs Survey to Aid In Emergency Responses0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    When responding to an emergency, timely, accurate, and important information can be critical to first responders. That is the thinking behind an Access and Functional Needs Survey that the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety has developed. The information gathered in the Access and Functional Needs survey is being compiled in a registry, providing critical

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  • High Water Alternatives0

    Ken Hunter

    As I sat down to write this piece, the streams were running high and muddy from the past few days of rain. I suspect that by the opening day of trout season, there will still be some high, discolored water. Of course, those who were on the streams on opening day will be able to

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  • County Hall Corner: D.C. Corrupts Even LLWS0

    Larry Stout

    Most of us who live paycheck to paycheck (or, in my case, from Social Security deposit) do not understand what makes the rich tick. Yes, we know that they can get to wear the finest clothes, go to the nicest restaurants, travel wherever they want, etc., but the rich generally take all that for granted.

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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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  • 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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  • Shining Moments on the Local Hardwoods0

    Scott Lowery

    As it has done for years, Hershey’s Giant Center ushered in spring’s arrival, rolling out the red carpet and hosting the annual Pennsylvania private & charter school invitational, formally known as the PIAA State High School basketball finals. Twenty-four teams, 12 boys and 12 girls squared off in the six PIAA classifications, aiming to take

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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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  • UPMC Physician: Colonoscopies Save Lives0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Every March, the health community focuses on colorectal cancer awareness. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer that affects Pennsylvanians — in 2020, 5,688 cases were reported and 2,342 of these cases ended in death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When caught early, colon cancer is easier to treat

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  • Does Coffee Consumption Raise Cholesterol?0

    Dave Bellomo

    *This article is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I recently switched primary care physicians and decided to get a basic check-up. It had been a while, and I was interested in getting a blood draw for total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, A1C, etc., the usual panel.

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  • Bobwhite Quail Back in PA0

    Press Release

    A wildlife species native to Pennsylvania but long missing is back home again. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today released 50 bobwhite quail on the grounds of Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. That brings to 76 the number of bobwhites planted on site in recent weeks, with one more release to go. The birds —

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  • Local Wrestlers Win Gold in Hershey0

    Scott Lowery

    In adherence to the well-known saying, ‘the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,’ the fruit lying in the backyard of Denny and Jennifer Harer’s home can be identified as ‘golden delicious!’ The couple’s offspring, sons Conner and Brandt, were the talk of Hershey and the state’s wrestling fans when the Montgomery duo walked away

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  • Watch for Motorcycles0

    Andrea McElroy

    It’s Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and here I am, in a t-shirt, laying on top of our hot tub cover, soaking up the sun while writing my Webb column. Yesterday, I came home from a 10-hour workday, and my daughter Kenzy met me at the car holding two beautiful bouquets of purple flowers. She was

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  • Apologies0

    Jamie Spencer

    Apologies for skipping out last week. I would like to thank those who reached out. Many did. I’m not kidding. Mostly my bearded friends. That is a fantastic feeling. I’m good, folks. I simply missed my deadline. My bad, Steph. You are a great chief. I appreciate you filling in. I am home from a

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  • WAHS SADD Club Wins 1st Place in Statewide Suicide Prevention Video Contest for 3rd Consecutive Year0

    Press Release

    A Williamsport Area High School video produced to help raise awareness on mental health stigmas and suicide prevention received first place for the third consecutive year in a recent statewide PSA contest conducted by Prevent Suicide PA (PSPA). The video, created by members of the high school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, earned the

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  • UPMC Gastroenterologist: Don’t Get Burned by Heartburn0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Everyone loves to indulge in fast food, processed snacks, and carbonated beverages from time to time. We know that they aren’t the best for us health wise, but did you know that they can also trigger heartburn? Heartburn is the burning feeling in your chest, up to the back of your throat, caused by acid

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  • Five Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring0

    Family Features

    As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months to help your lawn thrive.

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  • Simple Strategies to Create More Storage Space in the Kitchen0

    Family Features

    If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is where that heart spends most of its time. Kitchens are where family and friends tend to congregate during holiday celebrations, and many a homework assignment has been completed at a kitchen island while parents prepare dinner. The popularity of kitchens is reflected in the

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  • Maintaining a Lawn Routinely Roamed by Pets0

    Family Features

    Vibrant, green lawns can draw attention to any landscape. Many homeowners toil for hours each week to ensure their lawns are pristine, or invest in lawn care services to help maintain a yard if they do not have the time to do so themselves. While many treatments can be applied to lawns to help them

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  • Renovations That Help Sell Homes0

    Family Features

    The adage “there’s a lid for every pot” suggests that, even in relation to the real estate market, there’s bound to be a buyer for every home on the market. Price is a significant variable in the minds of potential buyers, but there are additional factors that can affect the impression people get of a

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  • How to Recognize When it’s Time to Replace Your Windows0

    Family Features

    Windows are a major component of a home. Window installation professionals will tell homeowners that the average life span of residential windows is between 15 and 30 years. Most well-maintained products can last 20 years, so homeowners who have windows approaching that age may want to schedule a window assessment and possible replacement. Replacing windows

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  • Home Exterior Trends for 20240

    Family Features

    A home’s exterior is often the first thing guests or potential buyers see, meaning its curb appeal can have a significant impact on making a good first impression. Whether refreshing or renovating your home, staying current with exterior trends can help make a statement, increase your home’s value and enhance the comfort of your living

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  • Seven Ways to Reduce Home Energy Costs0

    Family Features

    When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, which account for more than half of the average American household’s annual energy consumption, according to estimates from the Energy Information Administration. In fact, 83% of

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