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Uptown Music Collective Announces 2024-2025 Performance Season0
- October 2, 2024
For nearly 25 years, the Uptown Music Collective has been fulfilling its mission to provide exceptional music education and high-impact musical experiences. In anticipation of another epic performance season, the area’s premier nonprofit school of music has announced all of this year’s major shows, which will run from November 2024 through April 2025. With four
READ MOREWorld Series Bound0
- Sports
- August 7, 2024
Congratulations to my friends at West End. Our 16u All-Stars are heading to Branson, Missouri, for the Babe Ruth World Series on August 8th. They will compete against the galaxy’s best. The boys were impressive in the Middle Atlantic Regional. They went 4-0 and thumped Atlantic Shore from New Jersey 10-0 in the final. This
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Pauley0
- Sports
- July 3, 2024
My family and I just got back from Southern California. It was a short trip to see my rents in West Hollywood. My folks moved out six years ago. They help raise my two beautiful young nephews. Los Angeles is a very busy place. Gorgeous people and fancy cars are everywhere. All walks of life.
READ MORESubscription Boxes for Men0
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I was thinking about how best to change up standard gift-giving for dads. The cliched presents of ties and golf balls can almost be given ironically because it’s hard to show the father figures in your life just how much they mean with a single gift. This year,
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The Bookworm Sez: “The Wives: A Memoir” by Simone Gorrindo0
Thank you for your service. Necessary reaction, or awkward sentiment? To some, it’s a little of both, but most would agree that gratitude is appropriate, even needed. Thank you for putting your life on the line. Thank you for your protection. In the new memoir, “The Wives” by Simone Gorrindo, thank you for remaining behind.
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Pattern That Shotgun!0
- Outdoors
- March 6, 2024
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
READ MOREA Not-So-Silent Night: Webb Staffers Pick Their Fave Xmas Movies0
Merry Christmas, Webb readers! Here’s another early gift: Some splendid seasonal cinema for you all—in this case, chosen by your friendly Webb staff. Tim Hartzell: My favorite Christmas movie is Elf. I’m not a big Will Ferrell fan, but his portrayal of Buddy the Elf is so believable. I would pick a favorite scene or
READ MOREPlanes, Trains and Mayflower Ships: Films for Thanksgiving0
Sometime in the next few days, TV listings and internet sites will begin to burst with Christmas-film suggestions. But before we get swept away in a flood of Scrooges, wonderful lives and Red Ryder BB guns, how about a few films for Thanksgiving? Here’s a six-course movie-meal for the upcoming holiday: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: November 10, 1938 – Mayor, in Proclamation, Urges Moment of Silence in City at 11 a.m. Friday0
- Old News
- November 8, 2023
To the Citizens of Williamsport, Twenty years ago on November 11, 1918, the loud-mouthed guns grew still on the foreign battlefield. Armies and armaments ceased their work of slaughter, the war to end war had drawn to a close, and it was the hope of mankind that thenceforth the sword would never again rule the
READ MOREThe World of Weird Words at 200
- Weird Words
- October 25, 2023
This week, Webb’s World of Weird Words marks its 20th installment. In honor of that auspicious occasion, I’ve chosen 20 unusual terms from page 20 of my long-running oddball vocabulary list. (Pronunciation only where necessary.) Besprent (adj., bee-SPRENT) – Old-fashioned word meaning sprinkled or strewn. Brume (noun) Mist or fog. Related to brief, it comes
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Songs Tailor-Made for Father-Daughter Dances0
- Uncategorized
- July 12, 2023
Weddings can be as novel or traditional as couples prefer. Couples who go the traditional route will undoubtedly include certain spotlight dances in the reception. The father-daughter dance is a staple of a wedding reception. According to the experts at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, the history of father-daughter dances can be traced back decades. The
READ MORED-Day Remembered 79 Years Later0
- Uncategorized
- May 31, 2023
By Wes Sones This year, marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, and the Allied invasion of Nazi-controlled “Fortress Europe.” The allied landings have been dramatized in films like “The Longest Day,” starring an ensemble cast featuring Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Sean Connery, and Henry Fonda, to name a few. The landings were
READ MOREMentored Spring Turkey Hunt: First and Last0
- Outdoors
- May 3, 2023
Initially, the mentored hunting program was open only to youth under 12 years of age. Still, the program has expanded in recent years to offer opportunities to unlicensed hunters of all ages. Mentored hunters are not required to take a Hunter-Trapper Education class before obtaining a permit to hunt through the program. The purpose of
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Spring Gobbler Opening Day is Upon Us!0
- Outdoors
- April 26, 2023
There are just a couple more nights of restless sleep to endure, then, almost magically, at 5:38 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, legal shooting hours begin on what is the first day of this year’s spring gobbler season. With little time remaining before that long-awaited moment, there are a couple of steps yet to take
READ MOREWhat the Ladies are Thinking0
- Editorials
- March 8, 2023
A few weeks back I mentioned my intention to interview and feature the thoughts from women across the West Branch Valley. The question I would be asking was with all that is currently going on across our nation and beyond, what worries them the most. I thought this would be a simple topic to cover;
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The Roving Sportsman… Start Them out Right0
- Outdoors
- March 8, 2023
No one can argue that one of the most important things we can do as responsible gun owners is to properly introduce a new enthusiast to firearm handling and ownership by emphasizing safety and the related responsibilities. Whether you are about to deal with an adult who has never had the opportunity to hunt or
READ MOREWinter Nails0
I don’t always have painted nails, but when I do polish my nails, I find it rejuvenating and a (pun intended) polished touch to any outfit. So, when I do an at-home DIY manicure, I want to make sure it lasts. However, during the winter months, nails are extremely susceptible to chipping and breaking. With
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman: The North versus the South0
- Outdoors
- February 22, 2023
There are many times that people draw references to the differences between the North and the South. History points out some of the cultural differences and certainly the Civil War brought to head the clash of diverse ideals held by the Confederate soldiers and the Union soldiers, as well as those who supported one side
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “Bad Day Breaking: A Bad Axe County Novel” by John Galligan0
Not everybody has to like you. That’s a lesson you learned the hard way, probably in grade school. Try as you might, you were going to have enemies and detractors along the way and there wasn’t much you could do about it. Not everybody has to like you but, as in the new novel “Bad
READ MOREOne Day of Remembrance Isn’t Enough0
- Uncategorized
- February 8, 2023
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day has already passed on Fri., Jan. 27, 2023. This date marks the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration camp. Auschwitz was only one of many Concentration Camps used in the systematic murder of 6 million Jewish people. It is hard to comprehend or put into words the sheer scale of the
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Are Grouse Going the Way of the Pheasant?0
- Outdoors
- December 28, 2022
Like a lot of other hunters, my hunting season is winding down fast; I may get out for a little flintlock hunting and a little rabbit hunting, but my time in the woods will be pretty limited. I managed to get out at least a half dozen times during this past deer season, but something
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: November 10, 1938 – Mayor in Proclamation Urges Moment of Silence in City at 11:00 a.m. Friday0
- Old News
- November 9, 2022
“To the Citizens of Williamsport “Twenty years ago on November 11, 1918, the loud mouthed guns grew still on the foreign battlefield, armies and armaments ceased their work of slaughter, the war to end war had drawn to a close, and it was the hope of mankind that thenceforth the sword would never again rule
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Some Regulations Made More Simple0
- Outdoors
- November 9, 2022
It’s not unusual to have someone tell me that reading through the Game Commissions regulation handbook can sometimes be very challenging, especially if it’s someone new to the business of hunting and trapping. There’s a lot to digest with figuring out starting and quitting times, what can be hunted and when, boundary differences, exceptions for
READ MOREUPMC Surgeon: What is Trauma Care?0
- Health
- November 2, 2022
Most hospitals have an emergency department, where patients with emergent injuries and illnesses can be treated without an appointment. Some of these patients may have life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or severe stomach pain, and the emergency medicine team can provide the treatment necessary to support care for these patients. However,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Makin’ Jerky0
- Uncategorized
- October 26, 2022
There are an amazing number of ways that you can use venison for breakfast, lunch, or dinner menus, and when it comes to snacks, using venison to make jerky tops the list. Venison jerky is popular among all ages, and it is as easy to make as 1-2-3-4. That is slice – marinade – dehydrate
READ MORESuccess in the Field Begins With Preparation0
- Uncategorized
- September 28, 2022
Warm summer days give way to the brisk chill of fall and, with it, the anticipation of another hunting season. With days getting shorter, the season can be upon us before we are ready for it. Your hunting and trapping digest from purchasing your license will inform you of changes to seasons/bag limits, regulations, and
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How to Prepare for a Child’s First Hunting Trip0
- September 28, 2022
Millions of individuals across the globe are avid hunters. The passion many of those people have for hunting began on their first childhood hunting trip, and countless hunters fondly recall this milestone moment in their lives. If there’s a first time for everything, parents know that kids’ initial forays into any activity comes with ups
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: September 14, 1945 – Chief Issues Warning to People Carrying, Buying Firearms Without Permit0
- Old News
- September 14, 2022
A warning to Williamsport citizens against either carrying or buying and selling firearms without a permit was issued Thursday afternoon by Williamsport Police Chief John G. Good. Chief Good was induced to emphasize the importance of people having permits for guns and revolvers by the following conditions. 1. The hunting season is near and many
READ MOREBloody Good Script: Brad Pitt in “Bullet Train”0
I would have enjoyed “Bullet Train” a whole lot more if it weren’t so outrageously violent. It’s like someone took a decent script and handed it to Tarantino—except that director David Leitch seems to want to out-Quentin Quentin. Which is too bad, because the plotting is unusually strong for what seemed like a standard actioner
READ MOREBe a Leader, Not a Follower0
Be a Leader, Not a Follower Love Dad That’s what is tattooed on my left arm in my dad’s handwriting. Growing up, my dad, Lee Perry, taught my brother Luke and me always to lead the pack. Don’t ever try to be someone you’re not. Be your own person, and make people want to follow
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Buy Your License, Make Your Plans0
- Outdoors
- June 15, 2022
The 2022 – 2023 hunting season licenses are now available for purchase, and it’s a good time to review the latest Hunting and Trapping Digest and become familiar with new regulations and the upcoming seasons and bag limits. If you are a procrastinator, which we all seem to be at times, you may miss a
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