While the smoke from the various fireworks shows celebrating America 250 has long since faded away, the sights and sounds of the holiday spectacular remain vividly entrenched in my memory, as does the reluctance and disdain emanating from those using the very freedoms provided by this country to bash the nation, even on the occasion
READ MOREWrenched – Nefarious – Business – Attitude. Should the league, now ‘celebrating’ its 30th year of existence, be looking for a new marketing slogan, they are welcome to use this one. No charge. It fits them well! Showman P.T. Barnum is credited with saying, “There is no such thing as bad publicity.” The rationale being
READ MOREAs Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band highlights both national and local history through the summer of 2026, one Central PA ensemble will get special attention on July 5. The Williamsport Scottish Rite Imperial Teteques Band, once the nation’s oldest Masonic band, will be honored with a free 7 p.m. concert that Sunday — performed where the
READ MOREIn an emergency, time matters, but so does getting a patient to the right level of care. In North Central Pennsylvania, where long distances and rural geography can complicate emergency response, aeromedical transport can help bridge that gap. STAT MedEvac gives emergency teams a way to move critically ill or injured patients quickly when every
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Ah, Home Sweet Home. Shut the door, and your shoulders relax. Off come the work clothes, on comes the TV. It’s where you keep your favorite things, your snacks, your relaxation, it’s where you live. You’ve worked hard to make your house a home, so now read these great books about houses, apartments, workplaces, and
READ MOREFuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country’s roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks on the road in the United States in 2024 were electric. Even though the number of EVs is rising, there are still plenty of people
READ MOREFew things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Whether it’s mosquitoes trying to bite homeowners and their guests, flies looking to land on food, or wildlife leaving trails of excrement throughout a yard, these unwelcome guests can make it hard for
READ MOREThe year was 1966. On television, “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and the “Monkees” premiered; Robert C. Weaver became the first African-American Cabinet member when he was named to head the new Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Baltimore Orioles won their first World Series; the Green Bay Packers captured the NFL championship, and the Boston
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Memorial Day weekend is a time for both reflection and relaxation across the United States. Memorial Day mourns and honors military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the American Armed Forces. Memorial Day parades honor such individuals, and the parades also instill pride in Americans during a much-beloved weekend across the United States.
READ MOREMay is a time when the weather changes. Many people are active and spend time traveling, adventuring outdoors, and taking in the warmer, longer days. May is also Trauma Awareness Month and given the increase in activity, the perfect time to review the most common causes of serious injuries in our area and the everyday
READ MOREI was ‘on the road again,’ as Willie Nelson would say — destination Pittsburgh. I haven’t traveled much the last couple of years because of my health, which includes back and hip issues. Almost all my miles have been within Lycoming County, except those in the adjacent counties that receive the Webb Weekly. I have
READ MOREQuarterback Joe Fagnano continues to amaze. The local Williamsport Area product is amazing. Fagnano did not get picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. But Joe recently landed a free-agent job with the Baltimore Ravens. The terms of the deal are still in the air. Various reports said he agreed to three years. Incredible. Fagnano is
READ MOREMost likely, those who follow sports were not surprised when the recent news broke regarding the betting scandal of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who checked himself into a treatment program to address a gambling addiction a week ago. While betting on sporting events has been around since sports themselves were established, the activity was
READ MOREAs much as I hate to admit it, I am not getting any younger. And with aging comes changes — mental and physical. One of the physical is that I am not longer able to keep weight off, or lose weight as easily as I could in my 20s. I don’t like it, but it
READ MOREAmong my sports memorabilia is a souvenir license plate touting the words “Pittsburgh, City of Champions.” The Pirates in 1979, the Steelers in 2009, the Penguins in 2017, all black & gold glory, all ancient history. Oh yes, perhaps Dean Martin’s 1955 hit record “Memories Are Made of This” says it all for western Pennsylvania
READ MOREA very special group of people with diverse special needs will be performing this Saturday, April 18, at 6 p.m., at Faith Church in Montoursville. They are called “Music from the Heart,” and this will be their third concert since 2024. Diana Logan is the sparkplug behind this wonderful musical effort, and Webb Weekly would
READ MOREClearly, I’m not Jimmy. I’m far too young for that. Even if my birthday at the end of the week says otherwise. Last I saw, Jimmy was hopping down the bunny trail, hiding eggs in preparation for Beau’s first Easter. So, it looks like you’re stuck with me for the week. Let’s talk about something
READ MOREMuncy High School basketball coach Jason Gresh said it best – “March 24 was a bad day for Muncy.” The occasion of Gresh’s remarks was an April 1 celebration of life remembrance and tribute to John Brink, a Muncy coach and icon who passed away March 24. The public turnout of hundreds of friends, coaches,
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Your confidence is at an all-time high, Aries. This is the week to pitch an idea or finally send that text you’ve been mulling over. The universe is backing your bold moves. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, this week you’re entering a cycle of “treat yourself.” You deserve it
READ MOREWhen it comes to heart health, hormones play a significant role, especially for women. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet the impact of perimenopause and menopause on heart health is often misunderstood or overlooked. These life stages bring hormonal changes that can affect cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular
READ MOREIn recent weeks at Webb’s “Weird Words,” we’ve bounced around from good dictionaries to newly coined words to vocab from the Caribbean — the latter inspired by a recent vacation in St. Croix. This week, I tried to get back to an ordinary selection of oddball terms from my sprawling master-list; but I wound up
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