So, on October 26th, I had the amazing chance to go ‘Over the Edge’ as part of a fundraiser benefit the YWCA, the YMCA and the Williamsport Educational Foundation. With 60 or so rappellers taking the ‘leap’, over $50,000 was raised! I had a terrifyingly fun time doing my rappel. You don’t really think about
Election time in the West Branch Valley is finally upon us. Before we talk about the first Tuesday in November, it’s time for another one of my public service messages with a twist. Please watch out for all the superheroes, princesses, “Toy Story” characters, and of course, the traditional witches, werewolves, vampires, and ghosts. Come
Happy Halloween… Hey y’all! It’s fall and Halloween is tomorrow! It’s not our Halloween issue without the announcement of the winner of our Halloween contest! Congratulations to the following winners of our Marking Mummies Contest! – Blaze Sherman – Sarah Hodrick – Elsie English – Danielle Metzger – Jairus Young – Parker Flahart – Isabella
Last week’s column, Deciding Who Deserves a Do-Over, raised a lot of eyebrows. If you missed it or would like a reread, all that is Webb Weekly past can be found at webbweekly.com. I do not endorse candidates, although I will compliment them if they’re doing a good job. I will, however, un-endorse candidates. With
We are officially on the second and final week of our Annual Halloween Contest! Just in case you need another reminder on how to participate… Scattered throughout this issue you will find several adorable (and not so adorable) little mummies. All you need to do is count them…easy peasy. Now, take care polar bear —
Before I get started, tip of my Little Mountaineer Little League cap to a wonderful lady, Dori Rankinen, chairperson of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade. Dory has done a fantastic job breathing life back into the event and keeping a great tradition marching down the streets of South Side. It’s great that the Mummers’ Committee
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!! ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is my FAVORITE contest of the year and I always look forward to picking out and choosing which little ghost, goblins or, in this case, mummies will be scattered through the paper. I’m
There is something for all of us to dislike in President Donald Trump. That’s just who he is, and he’s never going to change. It is probably his greatest strength as a leader but could be his kryptonite as far as winning a second term in the Oval Office. I have written on at least
I know, I know, another ‘National Month’. But listen, it’s not my fault October hosts so many and that they are all important. So I’m covering them all and you are just going to have to accept that. In addition to Adopt a Shelter Dog and Breast Cancer Awareness, October is also Nation Bullying Prevention
Before I get started on my main topics of discussion, just a reminder to all our hunters out there. If you’re lucky enough to tag that big buck you’ve been watching all summer, make sure you enter our Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. Webb Weekly’s very own Ron Mingle will be back to oversee the contest even
As the fall colors start to shine across the valley, another color will start making its yearly appearance as the calendar flips to October — Pink. Soon you will find pink everywhere. From athletes at every level, to the wait staff at your favorite restaurants, everyone will be sporting pink in honor, celebration, and to
What an amazing time of year to call our neck of Penns Woods home. As the calendar officially reads Autumn, it signifies the beginning of so many wonderful happenings and traditions. Soon, the fall foliage will illuminate both mountainsides that frame the Susquehanna River. Mother Nature’s perfect fall decorating of the West Branch Valley. The
