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Noted Nature Author Tim Palmer At Otto Book Store Friday, May 170
- Events, Local News
- May 8, 2024
Get ready for an exciting event! The esteemed nature author and photographer, Tim Palmer, will be holding a book signing of his latest work, Seek Higher Ground: the Urgent Solution To Our Flood Crisis, at Otto Bookstore on Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a unique opportunity to meet the author
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Local Colleges that Count with Clout0
- Government, Politics
- May 8, 2024
The current protests happening on campuses around the country are deja vu, but hopefully, they will not repeat an event that took place 54 years ago. On May 4, 1970, four students were shot to death and nine others injured at Kent State University by the Ohio National Guard. During the 1960s, campus protests had
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Seven States and 20,000 Votes0
- Government, Politics
- May 1, 2024
Seven has been called a magic number. There are seven days a week, seven colors in the rainbow, seven musical notes in a scale, seven wonders of the ancient world, seven continents, seven major seas, and even psychologists tell us we can only take in seven ‘bits’ of information at one time. So, it is
READ MORENational Day of Prayer Event: Thursday, May 2, 6-7 p.m. (Bring your own seating if needed.) Ways Garden, Corner of Maynard and 4th Street, Williamsport0
- Faith
- May 1, 2024
We know by the divine instincts Almighty God has placed within us that we are His creation and that we live and breathe at His sovereign will. While human pride often carries us into long seasons of self-reliance, and even self-worship, catastrophe reminds us that we are not in control of the world, our country,
READ MOREThe Indestructible Man: Actor, Director (and Magician) Buster Keaton0
If you heard someone described as “a man who could take almost any amount of pain,” you might assume it was an athlete, a first responder, a Navy SEAL — or maybe a Hollywood stuntman. But while the last phrase is technically accurate here, that “indestructible man” was in fact Buster Keaton — a silent-film
READ MOREPitching Woes0
- Sports
- April 24, 2024
Have you taken note? The cover date of this week’s Webb Weekly is 042424. There might be lucky numbers in there somewhere — but if there aren’t, don’t blame me! Speaking of numbers, fans who have recently attended South Williamsport baseball home games at the recreational complex have been greeted by a new scoreboard beyond
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Some Good News on Voting Integrity0
- Government, Politics
- April 24, 2024
Since the 2020 election, there has been a continuous political battle about the count. Initially, the election results were challenged in the courts, but nothing could be proven to the satisfaction of the judges. A protest in Washington, D.C., over the election certification at the US Capitol was organized on January 6, 2021, supporting Trump
READ MOREGrit: April 30, 1944 – Citywide Prayer Scheduled D-Day0
- Old News
- April 24, 2024
Plans for citywide prayer when the Allies begin the invasion of Europe on D-Day are being made by Mayor Leo C. Williamson, it was announced yesterday. Following the example of many communities across the country, Mayor Williamson plans to issue a proclamation urging Williamsport residents to meet for prayer at homes and churches as the
READ MOREBuster Keaton Movies in Canton — With a Live Orchestra!0
- Uncategorized
- April 17, 2024
When I taught English at Loyalsock High School, I sometimes took a single class-session and introduced my students to silent-film genius Buster Keaton. It was a bit of a stretch connecting this to my curriculum — though Keaton worked with Samuel Beckett and was also a master of the nonverbal cues covered in my speech
READ MOREFore0
- Sports
- April 17, 2024
While April Fool’s got this month started, it didn’t take long for its first two weeks to make a memorable positive mark on the sports calendar. Major League Baseball began on a high note for fans of the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates; UConn and South Carolina proved without a doubt they are the
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: Publisher Jim Webb and Editor Steph Nordstrom0
- Leaders
- April 17, 2024
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
READ MOREUPMC Physician: Make an Informed Decision0
- Uncategorized
- April 17, 2024
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
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: United We Stand — Over a Blocked Sun0
- Government, Politics
- April 17, 2024
Our country today is not as much a United States as we are a various group of states that get united based on political convictions. Our fifty states are recognized as “red states” (Republican), “blue states” (Democratic), and those that are somewhat of a blend of the two or bounce from red to blue or
READ MOREWomen’s Hoops Popularity Soars0
- Sports
- April 10, 2024
A 1960’s advertising slogan for Virginia Slims cigarettes, “You’ve come a long way, baby,” was intended to target women consumers. Although the product is still on the market, that slogan may be a more apropos description of the NCAA’s women’s national basketball tournament, which concluded the sport’s most successful season this past Sunday. Due to
READ MOREWords of Eternal Life: Etymology for Easter0
- Uncategorized
- March 27, 2024
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” That’s how the Apostle John opens his gospel about the life of Christ. Though ancient Greek does not distinguish between upper- and lower-case letters, translators capitalize “Word” here because the last two clauses clearly show that it refers
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The Bookworm Sez: “Life After Power: Seven Presidents and their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House” by Jared Cohen0
To be continued… Argh, you just finished Part One and now you have to wait a week, a month, an entire season or even a year before you know what happens and the cliffhanger is solved. Part One had you on the edge of your seat. But as in “Life After Power” by Jared Cohen,
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Shining Moments on the Local Hardwoods0
- Sports
- March 27, 2024
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
READ MOREMarch ‘Madness’0
- Sports
- March 27, 2024
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,
READ MOREUPMC Physician: Colonoscopies Save Lives0
- Health
- March 27, 2024
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
READ MOREBobwhite Quail Back in PA0
- Uncategorized
- March 27, 2024
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 —
READ MOREWhat to Know About Mortgage Preapproval0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
Shopping for and ultimately purchasing a home can feel like a day at an amusement park. Much like a ride on a roller coaster, buying a home can be both exciting and a little scary, and those peaks and valleys have been even more profound in recent years, when the real estate market has been
READ MOREBe Awoken by Faith, Not Fear and Hatred0
- Editorials
- March 13, 2024
There has never been a time when one’s faith has been more important. There has also never been a time when one’s faith is being tested by fear and division. We witnessed this on many levels this past week. As we have now sprung ahead into daylight savings time, let’s talk about what is most
READ MOREHappy St. Patrick’s Day0
- Editorials
- March 13, 2024
I’ve mentioned before that I am not Irish. I am a whole lotta Italian, with a little German sprinkled in for funsies. But alas wee lads and lassies, I don’t see any harm in finding the Irish spirit and having some St. Patrick’s Day fun! But before you don your green clothes and wish on
READ MOREUPMC Expert: No Matter Age, Early Detection Key for Cancer Care0
- Health
- March 6, 2024
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that a little over 1.9 million people have been diagnosed with cancer in 2023 — and more than 609,820 will die. To help reduce cancer deaths, the ACS recommends a wide range of cancer screenings to promote early detection over your lifetime. While some screenings are specifically for men
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Set for One-Night-Only Irish Rock Tribute0
- Local News, Music
- March 6, 2024
On March 16th at 7:30 p.m., the Uptown Music Collective will bring a one-night-only musical experience, “Rattle and Hum: A Celebration of U2 and Irish Rock,” to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This event, presented in partnership with UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan, celebrates
READ MOREMemorable Moments in NCAA Men’s Tournament History0
- Basketball, Sports
- March 6, 2024
College basketball fans have it made each March. Come March, scores of college hoops fans anxiously anticipate the tipoff to March Madness, which is a widely used nickname for the wildly popular NCAA Tournament, a single-elimination battle featuring 68 teams competing over seven rounds. Each team aspires to win the championship, but only one can
READ MOREAn Ode to Uncle Chuck0
- Sports
- March 6, 2024
The circle of life is hard. The older we get. The more frequently it happens. This week, I received the news. Another loved one gone too soon. It leaves us with so many questions. I was born in Pipestone, MN — a small town in the prairie near the border of South Dakota. My grandparents,
READ MOREWhat Seniors Should Know About Prediabetes0
Most seniors recognize that routine visits to their physicians are an important component of preventive health care. Annual physicals are important for everyone, but they’re especially important for individuals 65 and older who may be more vulnerable to disease and various other health conditions than younger adults. The National Institute on Aging reports that millions
READ MOREMemory Lane: 10 Worthy Memoirs for Winter Reading0
Among the hundreds of books I’ve enjoyed since retiring five years ago, I somehow keep gravitating to memoirs — those fascinating accounts of lives well lived. Or not so well, as the case may be. In this genre, you might encounter history; a little romance, comedy, or nostalgia; interactions with famous figures; or perhaps just
READ MOREThe Face of College Basketball0
- Sports
- February 28, 2024
I would like to give a little love to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. She is fantastic to watch — incredible player. Unbelievable scoring guard. I will go out of my way to tune in. She is that good. Caitlin became the ALL-TIME LEADING scorer in Women’s NCAA history here recently. Clark is only 99 points shy
READ MOREFaith Q&A: What is Truth?0
- Faith
- February 28, 2024
When considering questions about the Christian faith, “What is truth?” should be high on everyone’s list. Truth is hard to identify these days. We look to experts for truth, but it appears many professionals, politicians, and preachers are being driven by personal agendas that shape their version of the truth. If something is to be
READ MOREThe Junior League of Williamsport Celebrating 95 Years of Service0
- Charity, Local News
- February 21, 2024
The year was 1929 — the year of the “Great Stock Market Crash” that ushered in the Great Depression. Herbert Hoover was President. The first Academy Awards were presented with “Wings” winning Best Picture. The Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series. A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway was published. Foster Grant mass produces sunglasses
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