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  • Big Thanks

    Big Thanks0

    Andrea McElroy

    The messages came flowing in one day after the article about Big Times restaurant in Williamsport hit homes. I couldn’t believe the response to this article and how so many of you went to try Big Times. It was truly incredible. I had messages beyond messages of thanks and gratitude for sharing. I had one

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  • Journey Bank Hosts 14th Annual Teen Star Musical Competition0

    Webb Weekly

    Journey Bank is pleased to announce the top 14 finalists from local area high schools who will perform at the 14th Annual Journey Bank Teen Star Musical Competition. The live finale is set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Bloomsburg University’s Haas Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Tickets to the event

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  • County Hall Corner: Bearing or Burying the Truth0

    Larry Stout

    In this day of endless information sources, it is very challenging to know what to believe, who is right and who is wrong, and how to tell the difference. I learned a lot about human nature while living in the former USSR for sixteen years. In those early days of the early 1990s, the Berlin

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  • Mahonski Wins Wrestling Gold — Again!

    Mahonski Wins Wrestling Gold — Again!0

    Dave Bellomo

    Wrestling legend and hometown hero Rick Mahonski dusted off his headgear after decades of athletic retirement to take on some of the world’s best master wrestlers. Some of Mahonski’s accolades include: 1972 PA State Champion, 1974 NCAA D3 National runner-up, Team member 1974 D3 National Champions (Wilkes College), 1976 EIAA D1 runner-up, West Branch Wrestling

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Ticks!0

    Jon Pries

    The winter doldrums are finally behind us, and although this spring has been offering more wet weather than usual, for outdoorsmen who are about to spend an increasing amount of time in the out of doors in the upcoming months, it is only a matter of time until you come in contact with ticks. Whether

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  • Homeschool Art Show & Contest0

    Press Release

    On April 27th, the homeschool community had its 1st Annual Homeschool Art Show and Contest sponsored by the Lycoming-Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA (President Dr. Carolyn McKeon) and hosted by the Lycoming County Patriots (headed by Jenny Golden, youth outreach). The event featured over 400 pieces of art in photography, drawing, painting, and 3D

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic” by Daniel De Visé

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic” by Daniel De Visé0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    The first time you saw it, you knew you’d have to see it again. You were obsessed with the comedy. You couldn’t get enough of the music. You still remember the first-third-fifth time you saw the movie, alone or with friends, in a theater or on TV. And in the new book, “The Blues Brothers”

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  • Noted Nature Author Tim Palmer At Otto Book Store Friday, May 170

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    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

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  • UPMC Physician: Keeping a Spring in Your Step0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Spring is here. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the birds are singing. The cold, inclement weather we’re used to in the winter causes many of us to decrease our activity and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall,

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  • United Churches Food Pantry Feeds Those in Need0

    Dave Bellomo

    A few weeks back, I wrote an article about the growing issue of food insecurity, which 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 Human Services, approximately 1.7 million people suffer from food insecurity daily in

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  • FCFP Announces Improvement Project at Rider Park0

    Press Release
    • May 8, 2024

    The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is pleased to announce more than $500,000 in improvements will soon be made at Rider Park. In 2021, FCFP received a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Additional funds from Lycoming County Act 13 Legacy Funds and private

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  • County Hall Corner: Local Colleges that Count with Clout0

    Larry Stout

    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

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  • Getting Into Fly-Fishing0

    Ken Hunter

    Over the past couple of years, I’ve had more and more people talk to me about getting into fly-fishing, and it certainly appears that it is growing in popularity. One of the concerns that I hear from those who want to start fly-fishing involves the difficulty in learning to properly cast a fly. There is

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  • Trying Not to Bollix or Ultracrepidate: 11 More Weird Words0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    With Webb’s “Weird Words” now in its 11th month — and rapidly approaching one whole year of linguistic gobbledygook — your local word-Smith herewith presents 11 more unusual terms: Armigerous (ar-MIDGE-er-us, adj.) – Merriam-Webster defines this simply as “bearing heraldic arms” — which is actually not that simple … unless you know that “heraldic” (i.e.,

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  • Mother’s Day 20240

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Hopefully, you’ve prepared a wonderful celebration for the moms in your life. Whether they be news moms, long-distance moms, or even dog moms, you are ready to show your appreciation for all they do. Or maybe you’re not at all ready and are still looking for the perfect

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  • Free Comic Book Day Saturday May 4th0

    Webb Weekly

    Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to South Williamsport with Comics for All! Isle Of Comics in South Williamsport is one of the thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry on Saturday, May 4th: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). Each year, thousands of participating stores

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  • Road Warriors Come Home

    Road Warriors Come Home0

    Scott Lowery

    An ariel view of Lyco’s new field. (Photo courtesy of Deluxe Athletics.) Mets manager Yogi Berra coined the phrase “it ain’t over till it’s over” when referencing the 1973 National League pennate race. Now that Lycoming College has finally had the opportunity to christen its new Brandon Park field, Warriors head coach Rick Oliveri couldn’t

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  • County Hall Corner: Seven States and 20,000 Votes0

    Larry Stout

    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

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Honoring the “King of Game Birds”0

    Jon Pries

    For dedicated spring gobbler hunters, the Pennsylvania spring gobbler season is just a few more restless nights away! Preseason scouting indicates that this should be a really good year to bag one of nature’s greatest game birds. Before you head to the woods, there are a few things you should give some thought to. Most

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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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  • Kindness

    Kindness0

    Andrea McElroy

    You always hear about all the bad in the world, but we don’t hear much about the good — especially on the news. It can be depressing! I truly believe there is still good in the world and good people! But what if we heard more about the good than the bad? Wouldn’t that be

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  • 22nd Annual Pajama Factory Unbuttoned0

    Press Release

    The Pajama Factory is Hosting a Day of FREE Live Music, Vendors and Open Studios including Food Trucks, Raffles and even a local Brewery-all to Celebrate Spring! The Pajama Factory is thrilled to be hosting a full day of festivities throughout our building complex on Saturday, April 27th. The event itself will be scheduled 12-4

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Last night, you got between the covers and went to South America. It wasn’t difficult. A few days ago, you walked around London in 1888; you were in the future before that; you’ve met con artists, florists, runaways, and heroines, and you didn’t even have to leave your house. You can experience many things with

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  • My Fishing is Slow

    My Fishing is Slow0

    Jamie Spencer

    Trust all is well, sports fans. I have a few items that need your attention. I told you about a friend who does some underwater snapshots — Michael Kinney of Get Lost Photography. My guy is super talented, and he is planning the ultimate adventure. Michael is hoping to kayak the entire West Branch of

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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Should You Be Concerned About Missed Milestones?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The first time your child laughs, walks, and talks, are all exciting moments to look forward to – in addition to being important developmental milestones. To help determine how well your child is developing and growing compared to other kids the same age, these developmental milestones are measured at every doctor’s visit. The physical, cognitive,

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  • Just Wait0

    Paul Petcavage

    Have you ever had one of those situations where your plans are just not working out? You are anxious and ready to cancel and walk away? Then you sort of let go and decide you’ve done all you can do, what will be will be, and place it in God’s hands. Then, by the end

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  • This Week’s LION: Carol Sides: A True Patriot0

    Larry Stout

    On Thursday, November 10, 2016, just two days after Donald Trump had won the presidential election, Carol Sides, a senior citizen from Williamsport, received a call. “Mrs. Sides, this is the State Police. I am calling to inform you that all your personal information, including your home address, cell phone number, and email, has been

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  • Williamsport Area Little League Opens Its Season on Saturday, April 270

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Our national pastime of baseball will be in full swing when the Williamsport Area Little League opens its 2024 season on Saturday, April 27. It will do so at the newly constructed fields at Brandon Park. There is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation by the league’s officials and players. “We’re excited to be back

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  • Big Times0

    Andrea McElroy

    I want to do things a little differently this week and share about a local business. I don’t know about you, but when my family and I go on vacation, we like to go out to eat and try new restaurants. You’re in a whole new area, and the choices are never-ending. But I still

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  • Art in Rider Park: Local Clay Artist to Hold Classes for Students0

    Press Release

    The First Community Foundation Partnership of PA will host the Lycoming Arts for an Artist in Residency at Rider Park. Local clay artist Kathy Gorg will lead five classes in making hand-built clay creations inspired by nature. Participants will create a textured clay bowl and a small animal sculpture. Each session will be held on

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  • The Masters0

    Jamie Spencer

    March Madness is over. Kudos to Coach Hurley and UCONN. Impressive run, boys. Back-to-back. They were legit. Major props to the gals at South Carolina. Undefeated in 2024. The Women’s Tournament definitely stole the spotlight. Iowa’s Caitlin is a star. She created so much buzz. Check the archives. I wrote about her impact several weeks

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  • Fore0

    Scott Lowery

    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

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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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