Most people think of hunger and nutritional problems as just occurring in poor, underdeveloped or war-torn countries, but it exists here in our own backyard of central Pennsylvania and one organization — the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank — is trying to do something about that. September is Hunger Action Month, and the people at the
The Masten Lumber Mill of the Central Pennsylvania Company, which has been employing about 100 men, did its last bit of sawing last evening at 6 o’clock. The mill will be dismantled as soon as possible. According to the tradition of the lumbermen, the steam whistle at the mill was tied down last evening to
In just seven weeks, area residents will be joining the rest of the nation by going to the polls to vote. This week Webb Weekly is beginning a series of articles that will begin with our candidates for Washington, followed in the weeks ahead with those in Harrisburg, and concluding with the very important vote
The paw prints of the Nittany Lions are one of the most distinctive elements of the Penn State logo. It is used by its athletic teams — gaining particular prominence with its football program. But the question has arisen are there four or five toes as part of that distinctive and well-known paw print? Local
Camp Susque, a Christian residential camp located in Trout Run, PA, is hosting their 3rd annual Harvest Festival and Trail Run event on September 22. Admission to the event is free and it runs from 9am-4pm. The Harvest Festival is a full day of great food, live music, demonstrations, local craft and business vendors, and
The tide of environmental studies showing the harmful effects of litter and mismanaged waste on oceans are seemingly everywhere. For example, 8 million metric tons of plastics wind up in streams, rivers and waterways each year, according to research published in “Science.” According to the Ocean Conservancy, plastic product consumption is predicted to double over
Homelessness in the United States is a big issue right now, but the term itself is a little misleading. Homelessness could refer to someone who lives on the streets, of course, but it also could be those who experience financial setbacks that make their housing costs unmanageable. Those who find themselves in that situation generally
“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” is the grab line to get your undivided attention as Nike Corporation recently unveiled its fall Just Do It advertising campaign. The latest Nike brainstorm will feature some of today’s top athletes such as LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Colin Kaepernick. You just can’t even make
Cruise down the Susquehanna with Nashville recording artist Aaron Kelly as he celebrates The Grand Ole Opry on Sunday September 30th from 6-8 p.m. on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. Accompanied by professional violinist Christine Eyer from Columbia County. Christine has been playing since the age of 13 and is classically trained. She has earned multiple
Every fall, millions of American workers spend time making financial decisions that will affect them for the entire upcoming year. Benefits enrollment season is a critical time for choosing coverages that protect the health and financial stability of individuals and families. Despite the importance of these decisions, nearly half (49 percent) of people spend less
The scenes about the streets of Williamsport Friday night and way into this morning were marked in distressing contrast to those witnessed in this city on the night of the November 1900 election. Where all was joy over the re-election of President William McKinley, the news of which was received with the wildest joy and
