In the hundreds of Lycoming County Commissioner Meetings I have attended in the past seven years, I do not remember any that had as many people turning up representing so many different issues and concerns. It was no surprise that the meeting on Tuesday, November 16th, probably set a record running well over three hours
While their husbands and children work on through the holiday Thursday to keep the wheels of production turning toward their goal in the national war effort, Williamsport housewives will have to do some work of their own to keep up with the family budget to keep up the Thanksgiving tradition of the usual hearty dinner.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Quick kids! Grab your cocoa and meet me by the Christmas tree! We have important things to discuss! Sleigh bells are ringing, and snow is glistening! It is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest
For the 15th time, the good members of the Community Arts Center Volunteer Corps will be presenting a special Christmastime event for the area’s children when they present the Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular on Saturday morning, December 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in the area in front of the Community Arts Center on
The Taber Museum invites the public to attend a preview of the museum’s holiday exhibit, “My Favorite Gift” on Friday, December 3, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The preview will be enhanced with an opportunity to buy ornaments made by some of the area’s most talented artists. Candles made by the Miles Welby a
Nolan Kutney signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of Pittsburgh. Seated next to Nolan is his sister Nyla Kutney and parents Mike and Corina Kutney. Standing in the back from left is Montoursville Athletic Director Melissa Balliet, Montoursville Baseball coaches Corey Twigg, Jeremy Eck, Mike Mussina, and Montoursville Principal
With energy usage and costs on the rise, PPL Electric Utilities is ready to assist its customers who need help. With colder temperatures set to increase energy usage — and inflation impacting the cost of energy supply sources — PPL Electric Utilities wants to remind customers of multiple assistance programs for those struggling to pay
Brrr! Your home’s heating systems are working double time to keep you warm as temperatures drop. The Williamsport Bureau of Fire says safety must be your top priority since heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Follow the Williamsport Bureau of Fire’s suggestions to keep your home warm and safe. “The biggest mistake
The Billtown Blues Association’s annual fundraiser, Fall Into the Blues, is significant in many ways. Most importantly it brings together a group of talented and highly regarded local and regional musicians, who have made a devoted effort to perform blues music — and to perform it well. This year’s event returns to the Garden Terrace
Ice skating enthusiasts will have the use of four outdoor rinks in the city this year — according to James C. Dittmar, Williamsport Recreation Commission director. The new skating areas will be located at the Bethune-Douglass Center and J. Roy Flanagan Playground where outdoor play areas were established this summer. Last year, skating areas were
There are times when even I get writers’ block (which some might describe as a block head), so I decided to do something original. I sat down and thought through all the questions I received over the years about my Webb Weekly columns. Here are a few of them and my responses. “Where do you
Hughesville Boys won the PIAA Class A Championship in Cross Country on Saturday, November 6th, in Hershey. The Spartans were able to place two runners in the top 20 finishers, with Morgan Gavitt taking 7th-place with a time of 17:05.70 and Hunter Foust taking 18th-place in 17:28.90. Other Spartans to place were: Logan Long, who
