The air raid on the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, is one of the most important and costly air raids by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. This largely overlooked and forgotten raid is highlighted in a vivid manner in local author Adam Makos’ new book, Tidal Wave. Makos is the
They’re baaaaaack — and this year, they’re hiding in plain sight. Every October, something Halloween-y finds its way to the pages of Webb Weekly. This year, it seems the bats have escaped the belfry and taken up residence throughout the paper. Your mission? Find them. Count them. And tell us how many you spotted. Think
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 8th to handle staffing changes, finalize a land sale, and discuss an uncomfortable financial reality: taxpayers pay for both sides of every trial that goes to completion. The commissioners talked openly about how much trials cost. When a case goes all the way through the court system, the
Williamsport High School students think the voting age should stay where it is, and they do not want to enter into politics, and they think that politicians are as honest as anybody else. These opinions were revealed in a cross-section poll in a series of Institute of Student Opinion surveys sponsored by Scholastic Magazine. Three
I can’t take credit for this saying. I heard it from Pastor Mike, and it really got me thinking, especially at a time when I needed to hear it. “How you be living affects how you’re believing.” It sounds kind of funny when you break it down that way, but hear me out. The first
The annual Major League World Series is often termed the “Fall Classic,” but for residents of South Williamsport and the surrounding communities, they have their own “Fall Classic” — the South Williamsport Mummers Parade. This always highly anticipated event will step off again for the 79th time this Saturday, October 17, beginning at 2 p.m.
Who wants to go to another conference? Same old stuffy panels, keynote speakers who almost get it, and endless “networking” hours that feel more like torture. That’s why Covation Center, Downtown Williamsport’s business incubator and coworking space, is throwing its fourth Small Business UnCon on October 19, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport. The
Bright and shiny with blue and gold binding covers the R.L. Polk & Company’s new 1930 city directory, including South Williamsport, DuBoistown and Montoursville, is just off the press and ready for distribution over the city. It contains all the major directory departments including the statistical and history of the city, the miscellaneous departments, the
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address financial strain, public safety gaps, and disaster relief for residents hit hard by recent fires. The meeting reflected how county government manages multiple urgent challenges simultaneously, from emergency dispatch shortages to budget deficits to helping families rebuild after losing everything. The county is facing budget challenges as multiple
Being a parent has taught me a lot of things. And in no way do I have it figured out and I don’t pretend to. I am taking it one day at a time. I’m extremely thankful for the experience, and I’ve tried to attack parenting with the same mindset I have with a lot
The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers is always front and center in helping to honor our nation’s veterans. They are again assisting with the Honor Flight program and will be particularly involved on Sunday, October 11. What is Honor Flight? It is a non-profit program dedicated to honoring America’s veterans by transporting them to
