Thanks to Editor Steph for holding my spot on Page 2 last week. If you read her column, I left the office, and I was bound and determined there would be fireworks above the Market Street Bridge on the 4th of July. And that’s exactly what I did, although it might have gone unnoticed by most. With that amazing, gigantic American Flag waving in the background, I was able to stop right on the bridge, as there wasn’t much traffic the night of Independence Day. At just the right time, I began firing bottle rockets, working my way up to some bigger stuff. The rockets’ red glare did get the attention of local police officers, as did my truck being parked unattended on the bridge.

I’m happy to say everything worked out just fine. I would like to mention the officers by name, but I’d better not; I will just say several cars represented the local municipalities that keep us all safe. As they recognized who I was and what I was doing, they completely understood and asked me to please stop and move my truck off the bridge. At that point, we all removed our hats, and they joined me in singing God Bless America. Before I could get to the big bangs, I thought it was time for me to go. I thanked them for their service and wished them a safe night. I did hear one officer ask if they should do a sobriety check on Mr. Webb and heard a quick reply: no, that will not be necessary; he just loves our Country and is a little goofy on his best day.

Before you get upset that I might have been taking up our law enforcement’s time, this is just a spoof. I do want to share a couple of things with you, though.

First up, there has never been a tougher time to be in law enforcement in our great Nation than right now. The challenges they face and the criticism that follows, no matter what they choose in a split second, don’t end. All while being out there each and every day trying to protect the law-abiding citizens so we can enjoy our freedoms on our local streets. Please allow them to do their job, and when you can help, please do so. A thank you or a kind act toward the men or women in blue goes a long way.

My second thought, I’ll make it straightforward and simple. There should always be fireworks over the greater Williamsport Area on the 4th of July. Whatever problems need to be solved to make sure this happens next year, now is the time to begin the work. I thank Backyard Broadcasting and everybody involved for making sure it happened at the Hughesville Fairgrounds this year. But for 2027, the bombs bursting in the air must return to their home over Billtown.

Speaking of the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, there’s still time left to enjoy the 155th annual Lycoming County Fair. Stop down, look around, and eat your favorite fair foods. I’m thinking a hot sausage sandwich, maybe some cactus fries, followed by funnel cake for dessert. Please don’t tell my doctor. There’s something for everyone at the fair, and a lot of folks put a lot of effort in to win a blue ribbon, no matter what their passion is. Please enjoy all the different displays and take a look at the animals being shown off by their owners.

Before I get to our second Williamsport Crosscutters America’s Pastime Giveaway of the season, a special congratulations to Bob Kerstetter Jr. I was down to visit him before the 4th and deliver our Great American Cookout prizes. He lived right within the beautiful farmland outside of Turbotville. He was a very gracious winner, and we could have talked for hours. He enters every year, and this year his wife gave him a little reminder to make sure he didn’t miss it, and he wanted me to thank her. He’s getting a little forgetful, like I am. I’ll finish up we talked a lot of Crosscutter baseball while I was there, and he’s a huge fan.

The Cutters won the first-half championship, so that they will host the overall championship game in September. Tip of my Webb Weekly hat, with the American Flag on the side, to all involved in providing the excitement at Historic Bowman Field.

In staying with our all-American theme, our second Crosscutter giveaway will be for anyone in local law enforcement. Thank you for putting yourself in harm’s way so we can enjoy our freedom each and every day. Be one of the first four folks who call or text me at 570-337-0755, and you’re a winner. You will win 4 tickets and $40 in Cutters Cash to be used towards dinner at the Ballpark. Please, law enforcement men and women only. Enjoy a night out with your family or your colleagues, your choice.

I look forward to talking to you, and good luck.

Let’s all be safe out there and enjoy all the wonderful things our area has to offer!

God Bless America.