This column has always focused on local people who have impacted our area, but this one is rather different. This very special person is a fiction writer who is no longer with us, but was born and died in the month of October. He also wrote his first published work exactly 100 years ago. The
Mercifully, the long, contentious Presidential election contest is winding down, but it might be interesting to look back and see how Lycoming County has voted in previous Presidential elections. Webb Weekly has researched how Lycoming County has voted in Presidential races since 1860. We have found that the Republican Presidential candidate carried this county in
Curtin Intermediate School’s motto, “Enter to Learn, Go Forth, and Serve,” is not just a phrase, but a principle the students take to heart. Their commitment to the service-oriented project, “Socktober,” is a testament to this. On Friday, September 27th, Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate School kicked their annual Positive School-Wide Behavior Program (PBIS) with their first “FINAL
Jack Frost’s handiwork attracted so many motorists to mountain roads and wooded spots Sunday that the travel bureau of the Lycoming County Motor Club was kept busy and open all day yesterday. The tinting of the foliage and colorful scenes of the region are believed to be at their peak, rust reds as well as
When a potential presidential candidate chooses a vice president as their running mate, they have to select one that they know has a good record, is articulate, especially on difficult issues, and has leadership characteristics that would be needed just in case something tragic happens and the vice president has to take over. Arguably, this
When you think of Fall in this area, you think of beautiful, colorful fall foliage, warm apple cider, carving pumpkins, and, of course, the long-standing tradition of the annual South Williamsport Mummers Parade. This Autumn classic steps off for the 77th time this year, beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. The long-range weather
First impressions are sometimes very important. I met Joe Hamm for the first time in 2012 when he was borough manager for Jersey Shore and also a supervisor for Hepburn Township. At that time, I was a supervisor for Clinton Township and investigated the possibility of a regional police force for our area. I knew
The visit of Commander Zipolito Velentinni, noted orator and author of Italy, and Chevalier Giuseppe di Silvestro, editor of the “Free Speech” of Philadelphia, yesterday afternoon and evening, was marked by two important events and much enthusiasm among the Italian residents of this city for the permanent exposition which is to be established in Italy
If you’re a fan of the iconic music of Elton John and Billy Joel, then the exclusive setting of the Community Arts Center on Friday, October 18, is where you need to be. “The fourth rendition of LIVE UNITED in Music is shaping up to be one of our best yet,” said Ron Frick, CEO
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is honored to announce Brylea Starr, from Lycoming County, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and is now part of the 2025 Gold Award class. The Gold Award is the greatest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. It is available to high school Girl Scouts who tackle
As I noted in this column two weeks ago, polls are about as reliable as palm readers. One thing that appears to be true, however, is that the Keystone State will be the key to whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes president of the United States. The popular vote is interesting, but it has
Police appealed for parental supervision to help curb damaging vandalism and promote the safer riding of bicycles. To implement the bicycle program, police find people riding without lights, and will require the bike owners to report to police headquarters within 24 hours with a light on the bicycle. Names and addresses of the violators will
