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  • Submission0

    As a drill sergeant marches with his troops, the cadence given always directs two steps: left and right. Even if the sergeant is leading a ten-mile march, the two steps in the cadence never change. It is always left and right. As the Holy Spirit guides us on the road to life, the cadence given

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  • American Rescue Workers to Hold Auction Fundraiser

    American Rescue Workers to Hold Auction Fundraiser0

    The American Rescue Workers (ARW) has served the community by providing food, shelter, and other necessities for over 90 years. To help raise funds for their incredible community support, they have decided to revive a beloved charity auction fundraiser-A Treasure Hunt with a Purpose. The event will take place Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 AM

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  • Red Lipstick

    Red Lipstick0

    A few decades ago, it was posited that when the economy is hit hard, lipstick sales go up. This theory of the lipstick effect doesn’t have much hard data to support it, but I’d venture to say when faced with hardships, economic or otherwise, I understand the need for a great lipstick. Splurging a bit

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live By” by Lawrence Cappello

    The Bookworm Sez: “On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live By” by Lawrence Cappello0

    Peek-a-boo. Yep, somebody sees you there. You can’t hide, you’re too big to slink away unnoticed, and there’s no Boy Wizard to make you invisible. It wouldn’t do any good anyhow: for your entire life, you’ve left trails behind wherever you go, footprints and evidence of your presence and behavior. Just thinking about that might

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  • Let Me Tell You About My Jesus

    Let Me Tell You About My Jesus0

    First and foremost, before I get started on one of my favorite articles, I need to apologize for not having an article in last week’s paper. Here is what happened. I wrote one as usual and sent it in by the Thursday before. That following Tuesday, my momma texted me to ask where my article

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  • Forgiveness0

    In Him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they

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  • United Way and Early Learning Launch Talking is Teaching

    United Way and Early Learning Launch Talking is Teaching0

    Most parents know that a child’s early years are formative and that their brain acts like a sponge. This is why early childhood education is critical in giving children a foundation for learning and setting them up for future social and academic success. According to the American Public University, a child’s early developmental stages bring

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  • Library to hold preschool financial exploration program0

    WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will offer a financial program for preschoolers to introduce saving and spending. The “Preschool Financial Exploration” program will be held on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Merrill Smith, from M&T Bank, will do an introductory discussion on the importance of

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  • We’re Going on an Easter Bunny Hunt!0

    Boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fuzzy, so enchanting, so utterly charming, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a prize! As

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  • WAHS Art Department to Be Featured At 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition

    WAHS Art Department to Be Featured At 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition0

    The Williamsport Area High School (WAHS) art department will be represented at the 2025 Master & Grasshopper Exhibition at the Loomis Gallery at Commonwealth University’s Mansfield campus. The juried exhibition, open to high school art teachers and students from Pennsylvania and New York, showcases mentorship between educators and their students. Representing WAHS are: – Josh

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  • Melanoma Dishes0

    Funny story hot off the ole press! My momma and I went shopping together and had lunch about three Fridays ago. It was so nice. We haven’t gotten to do this in some time. We went to a few of our favorite stops, like Sam’s Club and Wengerd’s, and then had lunch at our favorite

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  • Pooches, Penguins & Promises: A Tribute to Naomi Watts0

    Your Webb critic has two favorite actresses. One — though she’s really before my time — is Golden Age golden-girl Myrna Loy. For years America’s favorite wife, Loy starred in the marvelous Thin Man movies, and was partly responsible for the bullet-riddled end of John Dillinger’s criminal career. (Look it up!) My other fave is

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