Editorials

Fox Facts Without Controversy 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- July 15, 2020
I often write how blessed we are to call the West Branch Valley our home. This is true for so many more reasons than I could ever cover in one column. If you love the outdoors, nature, and the beauty of God’s green Earth, there is no place like home. With all that’s going on
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On the Grow…0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- July 15, 2020
I am absolutely terrible at keeping plants alive. I’ve killed the unkillable. Even air plants have lost their lives under my watch. It’s almost comical. But for some reason, I keep trying. And, y’all, I’ve to tell you, I think I may finally have a handle on it! I currently have three houseplants that are
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A River Runs Through It 1
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- July 8, 2020
It’s great to see the Hiawatha back on the water. Now for one of those things that you lose track of in life that is going to make a lot of you out there feel old. The majestic replica of an old-time river paddleboat has been cruising up and back down the Susquehanna for nearly
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What to Take to a Picnic 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- July 8, 2020
The 4th of July may be behind us, but thanks to the Big Rona, summer picnic season is just getting started. But the question always is — what to bring! I always feel a little bad if I don’t bring something and not everyone appreciates a cooler full of White Claws, so here are a
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A Summertime Celebration of Freedom 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- July 1, 2020
Happy 244th birthday to the United States of America! We the People need to celebrate our Independence Day and all the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into making our Nation the light of liberty that shines around the world. The United States of America is the greatest example of freedom and democracy at
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Enjoy a Safe and Happy Independence Day 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- July 1, 2020
Happy 4th of July! Before we get started with anything else, I first want to congratulate our winner of the Webb Weekly Great American Cookout giveaway! Congratulations to Donna Chapman of Williamsport! Donna is the winner of a grill from Elery Nau Hardware in Montoursville, along with $50 gift cards to both Frosty Beverage of
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America’s Civil War – An Ongoing Biblical Battle 1
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 24, 2020
Absolutely no man deserves to die like George Floyd did. An absolute despicable act perpetrated by a completely evil individual. The complete disregard for humanity, callousness, and arrogance as Officer Derek Chauvin executed this poor man as he knew the world around him was watching. A truly demonic act. This made more unthinkable by the
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What to do this Summer?0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- June 24, 2020
? Y’all. I’m starting to get bored. I know, I know, “starting?” One of the advantages of having an essential job during a global pandemic is that I have been getting out every day to go to work, see the customers I was able to, and felt good making my weekly grocery store trips. But
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Back to Life, Back to Reality 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 17, 2020
Wow! How great is it to see the baseball and softball diamonds full of young ball players? Just seeing people out and about enjoying all the wonderful things our area has to offer in summertime. The ability to go out for a bite to eat and a cold drink. To actually be able to attend
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Happy Father’s Day…0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- June 17, 2020
I just want to take a minute to say Happy Father’s Day… Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are able to make every game. Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who miss games because they work long hours providing for their families. Happy Father’s Day to Dads who are far away protecting our freedoms.
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The 2nd Amendment is Not Negotiable 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- June 10, 2020
“What the hell is going on out there!” ~ Legendary Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi. That is exactly how I feel in regard to the current state of our Nation. Coach Lombardi was even a better person than a football coach. He was an icon of his time and leader for equality. A believer
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Creative COVID Solutions 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- June 10, 2020
It’s been a long spring. Like, interminably long. The Coronavirus has changed everyone’s lives, and the local restaurant industry is no exception. While most places were either open or closed, restaurants had to learn to grapple with a new way of operating. Places that never offered takeout or delivery had to figure out how to
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