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Webb Weekly

280 Kane St.
South Williamsport, PA
17702




  • Let the Big Dog Eat0

    “You can’t complain about your plate being full if your goal is to eat.” That is a quote from Nick Bare, and I thought it was awesome. I have mentioned before how much I enjoy listening to him, but this one really got me thinking. Recently, just for fun, I did a “day in the

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  • July 4th Fireworks Celebrating America 250 At Lycoming County Fairgrounds0

    There will be a spectacular and vivid fireworks display to celebrate this nation’s 250th birthday, which will take place after all, at the Lycoming County Fairground after some scrambling and the unselfish efforts of Van Michael, Backyard Broadcasting, and various sponsors. We at Webb Weekly thought it would be interesting and informative to have Van

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  • Glacier National Park

    Glacier National Park0

    My extended family and I are currently in Glacier. A stunning National Park in northwest Montana. We return Sunday. Fantastic times. Totally off the grid. But there is free Wi-Fi. My article is loading. Glacier NP is outstanding. She spans over one million acres of super rugged terrain, pristine pines, turquoise lakes, and flowing waters.

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  • Remembering the Bicentennial of 19760

    By Lou Hunsinger, Jr. As we get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this nation’s birth, it might be interesting to look back just 50 years to remember what things were like during the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. It was a time when institutions, both private and public, went out of their way to

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  • Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Exploitation, Human Trafficking, and the Recent Massage Parlor Arrests0

    Recent reports regarding arrests connected to local massage parlors have generated significant attention throughout our community. As the story has spread across social media, so have strong opinions, assumptions, and judgments about the individuals involved. First, I would like to express appreciation for the law enforcement agencies involved in these investigations. Cases involving human trafficking

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  • West Branch Bulletin: July 8, 1865 – The Fourth of July Grand Celebration Soldiers Welcomed Home0

    The national anniversary was eminently successful in Williamsport. The preparations for the soldiers’ dinner had been admirably carried out thanks to the energy and efficiency of the committee of arrangement, especially the ladies, who were indefatigable in their efforts to procure donations from citizens for the grand picnic dinner. The morning was beautiful and the

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  • Too Much Information0

    The Lycoming County Commissioners faced a fundamental problem at their recent meeting. The zoning ordinance they had been relying on to regulate data centers was written in 1991 and last amended in 2021. Neither version anticipated the scale and resource demands of modern data centers. These massive operations consume enormous amounts of electricity and water,

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  • A Year of Being James Author?0

    I am almost a full year into writing these weekly articles. Honestly, it was something I was not sure about doing at first. When I felt God calling me to start writing and brought the idea to my wife, I think we were both a little unsure. Would people read them? Would I run out

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  • America 250 Free Concert To Be Held At Brandon Park Bandshell Saturday, June 270

    Williamsport and Lycoming County have a wonderful, vibrant musical heritage. It seems appropriate to celebrate it as part of this nation’s 250th birthday. And so it will be on Saturday, June 27, at the Brandon Park Bandshell in Williamsport. Organizers of the event don’t see it as “a consolation prize” to compensate for the lack

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  • Williamsport Lions Capture Championship0

    The Williamsport Lions U-10 team recently competed in a two-day tournament in Gettysburg over. They went undefeated and captured the championship, allowing only one goal to be scored against them. Players: Naomi Richards, Addie Kunkel, Marina, Bradley, Emma, Brosius, Harper Engel, Emily Engel, Reese Pawlak, Maddie, Kidwell, Katie, Hale, Chloe Zook. Coaches: Michael Richards, left

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  • County Hall Corner: Reading the Fine Print on Data Centers0

    The Lycoming County Commissioners convened for their weekly public meeting with an urgent message for local townships. The meeting focused significant attention on a critical warning regarding zoning laws and data centers. A question from an area resident about upcoming technological developments opened the door to an intense discussion about the future of the region.

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  • Williamsport Sun: June 22, 1937 – 1937 Class Give Funds to Install Radio Equipment0

    Permanent radio broadcasting equipment is to be installed on the platform of the Williamsport Senior High School this summer, J.E. Nancarrow, principal announced today. It is to be the gift to the school from the Class of 1937 which graduated one week ago. Members of the class voted to turn over to the school board

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