There is an adage that an expert is someone that is at least fifty miles from his hometown. The reason is that we often take for granted those who are closest to us. This column has noted on many occasions that the Lycoming County government has frequently been recognized for excellence on a statewide basis,
“I’ll guarantee that the travel from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, Harrisburg and throughout the state and beyond over the Susquehanna Trail to this city and over the link through Trout Run, Blossbug and into Buffalo will exceed the train over any other road in Pennsylvania and possibly the United States.” This statement comes from
The Lycoming County Commissioners are taking a two-week break from meetings — partially to attend some CCAP (County Commissioners of Pennsylvania) seminars and partially to campaign. Having followed these commissioner meetings for four years now, experience has shown that when they reconvene, there generally is someone who stands up and castigates them for taking time
The annual Lycoming County Veterans Parade takes place this Saturday, November 9, in Montoursville. The parade forms on Mill Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and steps off at 2 p.m. It will proceed east on Broad Street. The Lycoming County Veterans Parade Committee organizes the event. This year’s title sponsor is Horizon Credit
As our little ghosts, goblins and ghouls go out this year to have a “spooktacular” time “trick-or-treating,” it is always important to bear in mind various safety tips that will help keep their Halloween hijinks a little safer and fun for them. We at Webb Weekly present the following safety tips that we hope you
In response to homelessness, Family Promise of Lycoming County (FPLC) brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. FPLC is a non-profit organization that works with a partnership network of congregations within the community and aims to help children and their families who are facing homelessness. In addition to
A boy was digging at the edge of the garden when he saw a big toe. He tried to pick it up, but it was stuck to something. So he gave it a good hard jerk, and it came off in his hand. Then he heard something groan and scamper away. The boy took the
Webb Weekly had a contest for children called “Marking Mummies,” as part of this year’s Halloween celebration. Mummies are an enduring symbol of this scary and ghoulish season. They have a long and interesting history that stretches back to ancient times and I will attempt to boil down some of the information about them since
Next Tuesday, Lycoming County will be voting for several local offices, as well as for retention for a few state and county state judges. There will be some serious changes when you walk into your voting precinct location next week. What has not changed is that some identification must be shown. This is to verify
Adam Yoder, a Republican running for Williamsport City Council in the upcoming election, has been door-knocking for months to promote his candidacy. He estimates that he has met several thousand people, who generally express to him their concerns about taxes and public safety. But, he notes, one of the questions he is often asked is
The streets of South Williamsport last night were turned into a hilarious turmoil when 14 bands, marching units and drum and bugle corps passed in review in the sixth annual South Williamsport Mummers Parade. More than 500 individual Mummers joined in having, fun, laughing and doing stunts along the line of the parade route. Spectators
A beautiful theater, with nothing spared to make the patrons comfortable and safe, met the eyes of those who attended the opening of the Capitol, Williamsport’s new million dollar theater, last evening. The 6,000 people who attended the first two performances evidenced the appreciation of the public. The crowds were handled efficiently and with little
