and Dave Bellomo High school graduation has always been an anticipated and nostalgically regarded rite of passage for students and their families, but this year this has been turned on its head because of the restrictions produced by the COVID-19 health crisis. We at Webb Weekly have contacted the high schools in the area to
Meets the Challenges of Upcoming June 2 Primary Election Conducting an election in the shadow of a global pandemic is quite a challenge, but the folks at the Lycoming County Voter Services are meeting that challenge. They have outlined for Webb Weekly what procedures they and voters will follow when conducting and voting in this
In a recent LION featuring the under-appreciated, one of those cited were farmers. A major story concerning farmers that happened this time last year somehow flew under the radar. Severe storms in Nebraska caused a massive hardship to farmers in that state that became so desperate the state authorities set up a livestock shelter at
The Montoursville Area School District through the years has graduated many students who have contributed greatly to the greater good of not only this area but the wider world beyond it. In view of this fact the Montoursville Area School District has established an award that will recognize the achievements of some of these Warrior
Dr. Lester Beck came to Williamsport in 1967, where he worked independently in mixed animal practice until he founded the Loyalsock Animal Hospital in 1968. Mr. Gary Schick, who is currently a certified veterinary technician and hospital manager at Loyalsock Animal Hospital, began working with Dr. Beck at this time. In 1970, Loyalsock Animal Hospital
The office of county district attorney has traditionally been a stepping stone to higher office. It comes from the nature of the position itself. Law enforcement officials arrest an offender, the courts will try them, but it is the DA’s office that prosecutes. The DA is the one who, in effect, determines how justice will
Due to COVID-19, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has decided to postpone the Author Gala fundraiser featuring best-selling author David Baldacci to fall 2021. “In an effort to keep our staff and donors safe, the library decided it would be best to hold this event next fall, when it is safer
The lives of several hundred employees on the night force of the plant were endangered when an unknown man attempted to dynamite the Oliver Street plant of the Lycoming Manufacturing Co. last night about 10:30 o’clock. Haste or lack of knowledge in the handling of explosives saved both the building and the lives of the
Parents and Caregivers Reminded of PA’s Bicycle Helmet Law The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds parents and caregivers that Pennsylvania’s Bicycle Helmet Law states anyone under the age of 12 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. This applies to anyone operating the bicycle, riding as a passenger, or riding in an attached
The New Love Center continues to work every day to fight and end hunger as it exists in the regions it serves. With six active and regularly scheduled programs, each tailored to address a particular segment of the population, the Center donates 5263 pounds of food every month. This is especially relevant now as the
As a Community Action Agency, STEP depends on data-driven decision making. In order to prepare for recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, however that will look, STEP is getting a snapshot of current community needs. This Community Needs Assessment will help the agency determine service and resource gaps within the communities it serves and show where
This weekend we will be observing the Memorial Day weekend. It is the weekend that generally ushers in the summer season with picnics and other festivities, though that might be adjusted some due to Covid-19, but many have forgotten what Memorial Day’s true meaning is. It is important to recall its history and why it
