France Awaits0
This is the second of a four-part story of my July Normandy experience re-tracing the path my father, Ralph N. Lowery, took as a member of the Pennsylvania 28th Division during World War II.
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Paternostro Family Foundation Becomes Paternostro Cancer Foundation0
- Benefits
- November 13, 2019
As part of an effort to strengthen its brand awareness in the community, the Paternostro Family Foundation announced today that it is changing its name to the Paternostro Cancer Foundation. Founder and Chairman, Krista Paternostro Bower, explains: “As we enter our eighth year of service within the community during 2020, we realize that some residents
READ MORECurtin Intermediate’s #SOCKTOBER Campaign Sets New Record, Collecting 5,398 Pairs of Socks for Area’s Homeless0
- Events
- November 13, 2019
Curtin Intermediate School set a new school record during its #socktober campaign last month, having collected 5,398 pairs of socks, shattering last year’s record-setting number of 5,001. Curtin joined up with the #socktober movement six years ago, initiated by Kid President and Soul Pancake to help the homeless around the U.S., and has since collected a
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Re-Tracing History0
This past July I had the opportunity to visit Normandy in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Allied D-Day Invasion that changed the course of World War II. Webb Weekly has afforded me the chance to share this wonderful experience with its readers. What follows is the first of a four-part story on that memorable trip.
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Lycoming County Veterans Parade To Be Held This Saturday, November 9 In Montoursville0
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
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The Week’s LION: Very Special Judge Marc Lovecchio0
- Leaders
- November 6, 2019
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,
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Gazette and Bulletin: November 2, 1922 – Duffy Predicts Rush of Tourists to Williamsport0
- Old News
- November 6, 2019
“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
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County Hall Corner: God Rested…and so should we0
- Government, Politics
- November 6, 2019
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
READ MOREHalloween Safety Tips Are Important For Everyone, Every Year0
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
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County Hall Corner: Heads up, Voters!0
- Elections, Government
- October 30, 2019
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
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The Week’s LION: The City Council Candidates0
- Candidates, Politics
- October 30, 2019
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
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Gazette and Bulletin: October 26, 1951 – 25,000 Watch or Participate in South Side Mummers’ Parade0
- Local News
- October 30, 2019
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
