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  • Memorial Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s easy to get caught up in the ‘kick-off to summer’ aspect of Memorial Day. It’s easy to lose sight of what this holiday is about. It’s not about picnics and BBQs and long weekends. It’s about remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In case you need a reminder of just

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  • Saint John School of the Arts Announces Dance Ensemble Spring Performance0

    Press Release

    The dance ensemble of Saint John’s School of the Arts (SOTA), ranging in age from three years to adult, will present their Annual Spring Performance at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The event will be held in the auditorium of the Williamsport Area High School and features 23 numbers involving 165 dancers, representing

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  • The Return to Black0

    Jamie Spencer

    A happy belated Mother’s Day to all of you moms. My lovely childbearing parent flew in from California to celebrate. It turned out to be a splendid weekend, but GG had a few issues with her inbound connection. We ended up driving to Wilkes-Barre just to save her, and that is why I missed my

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  • Tri-County NAACP1

    Press Release

    What does a social justice organization look like in the 21st century? It looks like an organization that advocates for civil rights and equality in education and employment opportunities, fair wages and non- discriminatory housing practices, just to name a few. We have such an organization right here in Williamsport. The National Association for the

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  • Memorial Day By Andy Kline0

    Andy Kline

    I wrote this speech and read it at the Watsontown Memorial Day Ceremony as the guest speaker on Memorial Day, May 31, 2010. Good morning and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to be here with us today. I am honored to speak today in my hometown, beside and among my fellow comrades. My purpose

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  • Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival0

    Press Release

    The phrase “fiber festival” may conjure up images of healthy salads and crunchy granola, however, in this case, it’s all about animal and plant fibers that play a very important part in our daily lives. The fiber arts are alive and well, and can be seen in full display at the 7th Annual Central Pennsylvania

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  • Cutters Announce 2019 Promotions: Local Legends Bobblehead Series Highlight Schedule0

    Webb Weekly

    The Williamsport Crosscutters have released their full promotional schedule in advance of the 2019 season, presented by UPMC, which opens on June 14. Fireworks return in a big way with a record total of nine shows during the 2019 campaign. Friday Night Fireworks will light up the sky on June 14 & 21, July 5, 12, 19

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  • Gearing Up0

    Jamie Spencer

    Special thanks to my friends at Little International. They have provided another unforgettable experience. Jensen and his mates have spent the past two weeks playing games at their gorgeous facilities, battling it out with other locals at Howard J. Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums. It’s a dream come true for many of these youngsters. That includes

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  • Bragalone’s ‘Chances’0

    Scott Lowery

    It was sometime in mid-March. Jean and I were watching TV, and a promo came on about the NFL Draft. “When is that,” she asked? “Oh not until the end of April,” I replied. “You mean they will be talking about this for the next month?” was her somewhat exasperated response. I simply nodded in

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  • Cutters Unveil Local Legends Bobble Series0

    Press Release

    Every Wednesday in April, the Williamsport Crosscutters are revealing a piece of their 2019 promotional calendar in advance of the release of the full slate of events and promotions that is scheduled for May 1st. This week, the Cutters announce the bobblehead giveaways scheduled for the upcoming season, all of which have a local tie

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  • County Hall Corner: Every Dog Has Its Day0

    Larry Stout

    Over the past three years of this column, I have had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of individuals who have had some connection to Lycoming County government. Though everyone is interesting in their own way, far and away the most intriguing character is one of the four-legged variety. His name is Jedi, and he is

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  • Ashkar Elementary School PTA to Hold 1st Annual Touch A Truck Event0

    Press Release

    Do you remember what it was like to be awe-struck and the feeling that you once had for the larger-than-life machines and the seemingly impossible tasks that they performed? A fire truck racing down the street, a pick-up or construction truck delivering a load to a construction site, wondering what it would be like to

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Changes Are Coming0

    Jon Pries

    Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to the hunting and trapping seasons, and bag limits for the 2019-2020 license year. Hunters and trappers will see more changes occurring in the regulations than usual happen in an upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some of the changes. One of

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  • Brown Jackets

    Brown Jackets0

    Jamie Spencer

    One of my favorite “sporting” weeks just came to a close. Yes. There is so much going on these first few days of April, and it shows. Congrats to VA as they claimed the NCAA title Monday. I am a huge fan of the Cavaliers and give them a ton of credit. They were bounced

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  • Two WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals

    Two WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals0

    Press Release

    Two Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams will head to the 2019 World Finals after securing first- and second-place wins at the state round Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. Eight contending teams from WASD represented Cochran Primary School, Curtin Intermediate School, Williamsport Area Middle School and Williamsport Area High School. Those advancing to

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  • County Hall Corner: Simply the Best0

    Larry Stout

    Thirty years ago, Tina Turner recorded a song entitled “Simply the Best.” It immediately got picked up as a theme song for sports teams and wannabe stars. In fact, even Turner herself re-recorded it in 1992 with an Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes, to promote that year’s New South Wales Rugby League in Australia. Perhaps Lycoming County

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  • Logan and Junior Golf0

    Jamie Spencer

    Paul McGinn and I have been friends for a very long time. We coached hoops together and called several games on PASPORTSLIVE. Paul is a good dude, and he is always around. We don’t see much of each other nowadays as we focus more on our boys. I reached out to Paul this week, as

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  • YWCA Northcentral PA Kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month0

    Press Release

    As part of the national 2019 “I Ask” Campaign the YWCA Northcentral PA joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in empowering individuals to practice consent every day. This April, the YWCA will engage the broader community as part of its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. This year’s theme, “I Ask” builds on

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  • Super Hero 5 K Run/Walk To Benefit Susquehanna Valley CASA0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Strike a blow for physical fitness and help raise money for an excellent organization, when the Super Hero 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, April 13 at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park. You may wonder, “What is the Susquehanna Valley CASA?” According to Yvonne Heatley, Executive Director of Susquehanna Valley CASA, Susquehanna Valley CASA –

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  • National Champ! Wesneski Secures Upset in the Finals0

    Press Release

    Born during the Whitehill Duals while his father, Lyle, wrestled his senior year at Lycoming College in 1996, senior Garrett Wesneski (Canton, Pa./Canton Area) always seemed fated to wrestle at the school, even after spending three years at the University of Maryland before deciding to finish his career at Lycoming under the guidance of his dad’s former

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  • 60th West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association Home Show This Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It has been a long winter, and you may be thinking about some home improvement project or projects for your home as the weather gets better. Well, this weekend’s 60th West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show at the Keiper Recreation Center on the campus of Lycoming College from March 15 to 17 is just the

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  • Bluebird Nest Help Connect with Wildlife0

    Press Release

    It’s time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery wants to help you “spring” into the season and connect with wildlife in your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at Howard Nursery are available for sale at the nursery office, as well as the Game Commission’s

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  • What To Toss from Your Closet this Spring0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Yes, it is still officially winter for a few more weeks, but now is a good time to start thinking about this year’s spring clean. Whether you want to do a complete household overhaul or just that one junk drawer, you should also include some sort of closet clean-out. Even a light cleanse can help

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  • Billtown Blues Audition Concert to be Held Saturday, March 230

    Press Release

    The time has come again for the Billtown Blues Association, BBA, to hold their 27th annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival Audition Concert, where local and regional musicians compete for the coveted spot on the BBA festival stage performing along with confirmed national and international acts. The BBA Audition Concert is set for Saturday, March 23,

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  • Spring Sports on the Horizon0

    Scott Lowery

    Recently, a cartoon appeared on Facebook. It depicted a shivering groundhog holding up a sign stating, “I lied.” Imagine the nation’s ‘most followed weather prognosticator’ admitting he falsely misled us — and this admission coming on the heels of George Washington’s birthday — the man who couldn’t tell a lie! That false prophecy was on

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  • Children’s Workshop on Art and Architecture to be held at the Taber Museum0

    Press Release

    Williamsport: The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 West Fourth Street, will be holding the third in a series of workshops for children on Sunday, March 10, 2019, from 1:00pm until 4:30pm. The workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is strongly requested. The costs of the

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  • Now, It’s Up to You!0

    Jon Pries

    Every year an untold number of Pennsylvania hunters cross our borders to spend time and money pursuing their passion for hunting outside our state. Some of these individuals travel to western states to hunt for elk, mule deer, mountain lions or other game that is simply not available here. Often, several hunters will travel with

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  • First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania – To Host Seventh Annual Regional Fundraising Day0

    Press Release

    The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce Raise the Region 2019, an event to help the communities of Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties support local nonprofit organizations fundraising efforts. FCFP, in partnership with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, will be launching a 30-hour fundraising event starting on Wednesday,

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  • Cutters Tidbits0

    Scott Lowery

    With Major League Baseball spring training facilities now in full swing in Florida and Arizona and the local populous anxiously waiting Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication of an early spring to ring true, Gabe Sinicropi, the Williamsport Crosscutters vice-president of marketing & public relations, took some time to talk baseball with this reporter. Webb Weekly: What has

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  • The Warrior Six0

    Jamie Spencer

    I have nothing but love for Lycoming College. It is a beautiful place, and there is so much to offer. Both of my parents worked here until 2017, and I was a part-timer in the athletic department for 16 seasons. I earned my degree from Lycoming in 2001, and I am very proud of my

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  • What to Purge in Your 30s0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    In my ongoing 2019 project of being more organized, I’ve started to look toward my wardrobe and realized it’s time, once again, for a clothing purge. For this year’s closet cleanout, I’m evaluating my style in terms of what is and is not age appropriate. My early 30s style-wise weren’t all that different from my

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land

    The Bookworm Sez: “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    That thing? You’re ready to let it go. It sparks joy, but not enough. Or it doesn’t, and you’re not sure why you didn’t donate it before. Indeed, boxes of things are ready for giveaway and you’re looking at sparkling-clean digs. Did you do it yourself or, as in the new memoir, “Maid” by Stephanie

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Hunters Are Not Poachers0

    Jon Pries

    On May 30, 2014, Satao, one of the world’s largest African elephants was killed by a poisoned arrow shot by a poacher. Satao was known as a tusker because his tusks, which weighed over 100 pounds, were so long that they almost touched the ground. Today, the killing of elephants, our largest land animal, continues

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