The primary/special election of 2019 is over, and it was quite memorable. Here are some observations from my perspective: Tremendous Turnout: In the 2007, 2011, and 2015 primary elections, the voter percentage was the same, 28%. But last Tuesday, 42% of the voters turned out. This is especially surprising because throughout the state the voter
Clyde Barrow, notorious Texas outlaw and his cigar smoking gunwoman, Bonnie Parker, were ambushed and were shot to death near Arcadia, Louisiana today, in a sensational encounter with a posse led by an oldtime Texas Ranger. The law-mocking desperadoes whizzing along a little used highway at 85 miles an hour ran right into a trap
A Webb Weekly salute to our servicemen and women that gave all to provide our precious freedom. From the Revolutionary War to our current global conflicts and War on Terror, the way of life we know as Americans has been paid for by the blood of those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. A heartfelt
The dance ensemble of Saint John’s School of the Arts (SOTA), ranging in age from three years to adult, will present their Annual Spring Performance at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The event will be held in the auditorium of the Williamsport Area High School and features 23 numbers involving 165 dancers, representing
Memorial Day has passed into history. Silent is the blare of bands, hushed is the clamor of men, women and children, and stilled into silence are the voices of the orators and captains of the day. The events of the day fall into distinct groups. The services held in the morning at the Wildwood Cemetery,
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about how children who receive free or reduced-priced lunch in school will eat healthy while school is out. Summer Alive provides free meals to children during the summer. You can come for a day of fun with your family to the kickoff event on June
What does a social justice organization look like in the 21st century? It looks like an organization that advocates for civil rights and equality in education and employment opportunities, fair wages and non- discriminatory housing practices, just to name a few. We have such an organization right here in Williamsport. The National Association for the
Since 1929 the Junior League of Williamsport has been a driving force behind initiatives that have significantly contributed to the health of our community. The members of the League reflect a wide range of backgrounds, interests and professional pursuits that work together to identify unmet needs and create bridges to facilitate change. For 90 years,
As the fracking boom has revolutionized natural gas production and transformed many areas of Pennsylvania, scientists have been looking into the resulting economic costs and health effects borne by those who live here. Their latest research results will be presented at a free public forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Lycoming College in
This Memorial Day six new monuments honoring the war dead from six of America’s wars that were not previously represented at the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park will be dedicated at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, but there is a lot more work going on as well. Monuments representing the Civil War, the Spanish-American War,
For 25 years now one of the most important volunteer fundraising efforts of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society has been taking place under the auspices of the River Valley Relay For Life. They have taken place at various venues throughout Lycoming County such as the Williamsport High School, the Montoursville, the Hughesville,
The phrase “fiber festival” may conjure up images of healthy salads and crunchy granola, however, in this case, it’s all about animal and plant fibers that play a very important part in our daily lives. The fiber arts are alive and well, and can be seen in full display at the 7th Annual Central Pennsylvania
