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  • This Week’s LION: The Private Public Servant – Tom Marino0

    Tom Marino, U.S. Representative of the 12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, officially resigned from Congress on January 23, 2019. His formal press release did not explain this action, although in a later statement he commented that he was taking a job in the public sector. Given the current political climate, I can say with full

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  • Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs Annual “Unrestricted” Photography Show and Reception February 8, 20190

    The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 25th Annual “Unrestricted” Photography Show for Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Thomas Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine,

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  • This Week’s LION: County Commissioner Candidate – Scott Metzger0

    The year 2019 will be remembered in Lycoming County for decades for the ‘ballotopocalypse’ that will take place. For starters, there will be primary and general elections for positions such as the three Lycoming County commissioners, five county row offices, two court of common pleas judges, the mayor of Williamsport, and four Williamsport city council

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  • Jedi: A Furry Friend For Children In Court0

    • January 23, 2019

    Imagine being a child and having to appear in a court proceeding, whether it is for a custody matter, a protective matter, or even a criminal matter. It can be a daunting and scary thing for many of these children, but there is a furry friend who provides a friendly and reassuring presence. That furry

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  • Pickleball and Hoops. Can They Coexist?0

    Stop the presses. The basketball hoops are coming back to Memorial Park. Props to Mayor Campana and his staff for making this happen. Wait. Did I just say that? OK, I have been very critical of Gabe and his “recreational” decisions in the past. I chimed in on the Williamsport Outlaws, a short-lived outdoor minor

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  • Brima scores career-high 14 points to lead Loyalsock to 77-51 win over Shamokin0

    By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—Bam Brima had one of the best defense games of his career as Loyalsock knocked off Hughesville Saturday. He followed that game up with a career-high 14 points against Shamokin as Loyalsock won 77-51 to make it nine consecutive wins since dropping its only game of the

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  • Loyalsock’s Ron “CI” Insinger captures 1,000th career coaching win with 66-33 victory over Hughesville1

    By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—Even the threat of the year’s first major snow storm couldn’t stop Loyalsock from treating its longtime coach Ron “CI” Insinger to a special moment on a Saturday afternoon. The Lancers welcomed in Hughesville for a game that was bumped up to an early start as the

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  • California – A Failed Example of Liberal and Socialistic Policy1

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Newman, California Police Corporal Ronil Singh. The young officer lost his life during a routine traffic stop when an illegal alien with a criminal record opened fire. The K-9 handling Officer leaves behind a young wife, a five-year-old son, and a large supportive family. The

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  • Greeting the New Year0

    Here we are in the second week of a new year and by now ‘life adjustments’ should be taking a firm hold. That left-over sauerkraut has no doubt been removed from the refrigerator, Christmas decorations taken down and your mind has mastered writing down 2019 on your checks and daily correspondence. As we pass from

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  • Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy 20190

    Each year, the number one and number two New Year’s resolutions for Americans are to get healthy and lose weight. But only eight percent of people felt they keep that resolution beyond a few months. It is important to start 2019 with the right types of resolutions — healthy resolutions that help you reach your

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  • Loyalsock runs out of steam as Danville pulls away for 66-58 win at home0

    By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly DANVILLE—An injury last season deprived Danville and its fans of a complete season worth of 6-5 standout Dyson Harward. Despite missing an entire season, Harward has looked good to start the season, quickly making up for lost time. He has been one of the team’s top scorers,

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  • 2019…The Future is Now0

    Happy New Year! I just can’t even fathom that it is the year 2019. Where have the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s gone? Not to mention, we’re working our way towards 2020. If you are around my age or older, tell me that doesn’t sound like a science fiction movie? One thing is for

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever. ~ Mark Twain I mentioned last week that

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  • Resolutions0

    Happy New Year and welcome to 2019! As the calendar flips, there is some unfinished business left to crown the champions of the 2018 football season at both the collegiate and NFL levels. The NCAA champion will be settled next Monday while the National Football League’s playoff road to the Super Bowl will begin this

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  • County Hall Corner: A Bumpy Year Ahead?0

    The beginning of a new year is generally a time to make resolutions, but it also should be a time to do a little strategic thinking. All of us would benefit by examining the challenges of the coming year that should be factored into our thinking or planning. This is certainly true for county government

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  • Resolutions.0

    Happy New Year boys and girls. I am so looking forward to writing more articles in 2019. Special thanks to Jimmy and Steph for allowing me to scribe. I am extremely honored and grateful for this opportunity. It’s hard to believe that I have been associated with Webb Weekly for almost fifteen years. That’s crazy.

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  • Happy New Year!0

    This is always one of my favorite weeks of the year at Webb Weekly. Not only because I get to stretch my legs (and word count) on page 2, but because of WHY. Though he wouldn’t want me to tell you, throughout the year Jimmy does a lot for our community. Be it through charities,

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  • Bogey Golf0

    The Lycoming County Commissioners have extended their agreement with Billy Casper. Casper will continue to oversee all operations of White Deer Golf Course until 2021. I have yet to see the new and improved contract as my Right to Know Request is currently in customs. I did hear that the County tweaked some wording, and

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  • Umpiring U0

    With the Christmas holiday fast approaching the talk around many family gatherings will include education plans for the teenagers approaching high school graduation and adulthood. When that question has been asked of South Williamsport’s Bryce Brewer, his response throws most people a curve. A few days after unwrapping Christmas gifts the 2018 South Williamsport graduate

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  • Christmas Album By Local Musicians To Benefit Lycoming Arts Program0

    When Meg Finn, director of the Lycoming Arts Council, and accomplished area musician and music producer, Walt Straiton, met several months ago to discuss the idea of producing a Christmas music album featuring area musicians, they had no idea that it would become such a work of love and great music that would benefit Lycoming

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Prime Time for Coyotes0

    While the late archery deer season and flintlock deer season (December 26 to January 12, 2019) are still ahead for the hearty hunters who have not yet filled their tags and will brave the winter chill, for most of us, the deer season is over. Fear not, as there is still an exciting opportunity to

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  • Uptown Music Collective to Host Open House0

    On Saturday, December 8th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Uptown Music Collective will be holding an Open House at the school’s facility located at 144 West Third Street in Downtown Williamsport. The facility features 8 private lesson suites, 2 classrooms, 2 ensemble rooms, a computer lab, a recording studio, video studio, and more.

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Tagged Out — Now What?0

    Let’s say that you are one of the lucky hunters who have tagged a bear, or perhaps tagged a buck and/or doe and is now finished trying to obtain wild game for the freezer and dinner table. The bear skin is at the taxidermist to become a rug and your buck’s antlers are being prepared

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  • The Bookworm Sez: Holiday Gift Guide By Terri Schlichenmeyer0

    The mistletoe is hung, and so are the garlands, the ornaments, window decorations, and lights. You’d be ready for the holidays, too, if you weren’t hung up on a gift for that one certain person. Now what? Now head to the bookstore with this column in-hand, and look for one of these great books…. FICTION

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  • Gabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance0

    Winners of the 2018 Billtown Blues Challenge, The Gabe Stillman Band, are presenting a fundraising concert for their trip to Memphis, TN in January of 2019 for the International Blues Challenge. The band will be representing the local Billtown Blues Association in a competition that includes the top blues acts from around the world. The

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  • Loyalsock to Host ‘Teacher of the Year’ Program0

    The Loyalsock Township School District is honored to host and evening with our 2018 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jennifer Wahl. The community is invited to attend our program on November 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., and to hear Jennifer share her educational journey from high school through today. Jennifer R. Wahl has been

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  • Gabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance0

    Gabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance Winners of the 2018 Billtown Blues Challenge, The Gabe Stillman Band, are presenting a fundraising concert for their trip to Memphis, TN in January of 2019 for the International Blues Challenge. The band will be representing the local Billtown Blues Association in a competition that

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  • Treadmill-A-Thon Fundraiser / To Be Held November 10-11 / To Benefit Veterans Mental Health Project0

    Sean MacMillen is a combat veteran who did three tours of service in Afghanistan. Upon leaving the service, he found that he had great difficulty readjusting to civilian life. This led to many problems for him. “I fully admit I struggled to reintegrate into society when I returned from my 3rd tour in Afghanistan. I

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  • Billtown Blues Association Set to Present its Annual Fall Into the Blues Concert: To include a Special BBA Announcement!0

    Billtown Blues Organizers have set Saturday November 3rd for their annual fundraising event, “Fall Into the Blues”. The event will be held in the Garden Terrace Room of the Genetti Hotel, starting at 4pm. General Admission is $15, and card-carrying BBA members receive admission for $10. The program this year will be divided into three

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  • Cooperstown0

    On a cool, overcast October morning, the ‘Giants’ and ‘Dodgers’ were set to square off amidst historical surroundings staring them in the face. No, it wasn’t the Polo Grounds or Ebbets Field. Nor was it Dodger Stadium or AT&T Park. The location had much more significance than even those beloved venues. The 10:00 a.m. ‘game’

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  • WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program

    WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program0

    Williamsport Area High School senior Liam J. Ferry has been named a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by Head Principal Dr. Brandon Pardoe principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended

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  • Uptown Music Collective Announces Season Schedule0

    Another year has arrived at the Uptown Music Collective and with that another exciting performance season on the horizon. Over the years the school’s performance program has become the public face of the non-profit school of music. Clearly demonstrating the success of its high-quality music education programs, by providing the community professional level entertainment at an

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  • Cutters Baseball: More Than a Game0

    Tens of thousands cheered Hawaii’s 3-0 victory over Korea in the Little League Baseball World Series final while several thousand were on hand for the Drum Corps Associates World Championship competition at Williamsport High School as the community hosted two late summer prestigious events. On Labor Day afternoon 1,756 Williamsport Crosscutter’s fans showed up to

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