The middle of July can mean one thing in our area, the Lycoming County Fair. The event began in 1870 as a way for farmers to show and compare their produce and livestock. The salt of the earth event is still going strong. There’s something to be found there for everyone from the demolition derby,
READ MORECutters Roster Moves July 1 – Announced that Kevin Martir has joined the club as a coach July 2 – 1B Edwin Rodriguez and OF Matt Vierling promoted to Lakewood (A) July 3 – LHP Keylan Killgore added to the Williamsport roster July 4 – Released LHP Orestes Melendez Cutters Partnering with LiveSource for In-Stadium
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—As much as things changed throughout the two-week District 12 Major Baseball Tournament it ultimately stayed the same as the opening round matchup between Keystone and Williamsport ended up being a preview of what would eventually become the Championship. The game played out in nearly the same
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—Cole Shuler extended his arm and made a running catch to make the first out of the fifth inning against Montoursville. The inning opened in Montoursville’s favor as the first two runners reached base and got into scoring position. Shuler’s grab appeared to save a run, but
READ MOREOutdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer. Several of these celebrations coordinate with national holidays or days of national pride and are accompanied by barbecues, parades, picnics, and often fireworks. Fireworks can add character and excitement to group events. When done well, they can be the focal point of festivities and often mark the culmination
READ MORETony Bartirome, a member of the 1956 Williamsport Grays, and winner of that year’s Eastern League batting crown, died in Bradenton, Florida on June 22 at the age of 86. According to his obituary, Tony is believed to be the only man in the history of the game of baseball to participate as player, trainer,
READ MORECutters Add Phillies 1st Round Pick to Roster The Cutters had a flurry of player moves last week including the addition of the Phillies 1st round draft pick, 3B Alec Bohm (Wichita State), to the Williamsport roster. Other 2018 draft picks joining the team include; RHP Tyler Carr (31st Rd., Univ. South Alabama), RHP James
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly MONTOURSVILLE—Williamsport was trailing by five runs when Deacon Brown stepped into the batter’s box during the third inning of a District 12 Major Baseball elimination game at Montoursville. Brown is the emotional heart and soul of Williamsport’s team. He has shown flashes throughout the postseason tournament, but
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly HEPBURN LYCOMING—Keystone’s Cayden Culvey doesn’t not like to slide. If the situation calls for it he’s more than capable, but it’s not something he enjoys. In the bottom of the first inning during Sunday’s District 12 Major Baseball Championship at Hepburn, he was called on to run
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WOOLRICH—Williamsport was down to its final three outs, trailing by one run, when Tarik Abdul-Hakim noticed one of his teammates feeling down on the bench. Ethan Eckard was in the middle of a tough stretch and let his emotions show as the bottom of the sixth inning
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly MONTOURSVILLE—As Williamsport and its surrounding areas fall deep into a brutal heatwave, many people will be lying low in air conditioned homes. Luckily for Montoursville’s Major Baseball team, Niko Rotoli not only likes the heat, he thrives in it. Friday was the perfect indicator as Rotoli entered
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—One year ago Klyher Allis and his parents moved to Williamsport and joined the Little League in hopes of strong competition and challenges. On Thursday, Allis was the starting pitcher in what was just the third All-star game of his career. It was also he first game
READ MOREA 12-year-old baseball player stepped into the batter’s box during a regular season game. His team was trailing by one run, and their perfect record was on the line. It’s a moment that happens every summer as youth baseball takes center stage for youngsters and parents hoping to build memories and friendships on the field.
READ MOREWednesday is the new Friday! The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced the return of Hump Day Happy Hours at BB&T Ballpark this summer. The non-game day events, presented by Boom City Brewing Co., take place on select Wednesdays until September 26. Each Hump Day Happy Hour runs from 5pm-8pm on the UPMC Loggers Landing, located down
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0 6/26/18 Loyalsock 13, South 3 (4 innings) Williamsport 23, Woolrich 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—It was the exact start South wanted and the one Loyalsock might have dreaded as the first two batters reached and scored. Luckily for Loyalsock it had Ethan Nagy on the mound and the opening push by South did little to shake his confidence. Nagy retired the
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 6/24/18 Newberry 6, Jersey Shore/GSV 5 (8 innings) Keystone 6, Loyalsock 5 Montgomery 15, Woolrich 7 Montoursville 10, East Lycoming 0
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly WILLIAMSPORT—A group of dark clouds seemed to hover over Newberry as the host team made its move in the eighth inning. They might have been motivated to get the game finished. They might have simply found a groove. Whatever it was it allowed Newberry to score four
READ MOREDISTRICT 12 TOURNAMENT 6/22/18 Keystone 5, Williamsport 1 Montgomery 14, South Williamsport 2 Jersey Shore/GSV 11, Muncy 1 East Lycoming 7, Hepburn 6 Upcoming games 6/24/18 Loyalsock vs. Keystone at Jersey Shore, Sunday, 2 p.m. Jersey Shore/GSV vs. Newberry at Newberry, Sunday, 2 p.m. Montgomery vs. Woolrich at Woolrich, Sunday, 2 p.m. East Lycoming vs.
READ MOREBy BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly BEECH CREEK—At the start of the fourth inning Keystone’s Gabriel Johnson had already struck out the side once. He was locked in a pitcher’s duel against Williamsport’s Makai Day, who matched him in scoreless innings up to that point. Johnson needed to stay close to perfect and
READ MOREDistrict 12 Baseball Tournament 2018 (Source: facebook.com/district12littleleague) Ages 10-12 Baseball Bracket starts this Friday, June 22 (6/22) Friday, June 22 Game 1 (6:00 PM @ Beech Creek) Williamsport vs Keystone Game 2 (6:00 PM @ Jersey Shore) Jersey Shore/GSV vs Muncy Game 3 (6:00 PM @ South) South vs Montgomery Game 4 (6:00 PM @
READ MORETroop 12, BSA, of St. Luke Lutheran Evangelical Church in Williamsport, will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding at a special reunion and picnic on July 14th at the Eagles Mere Auto and Air Museum located at Merritt Airport between Eagles Mere and Laporte on PA 42. Everyone ever associated with the troop
READ MOREThat city police are cooperating in efforts to eliminate double parking in the business district street is shown in the reports that at least eight motorists have been fined recently for parking in the regular parking lanes. Others have been tagged during the campaign, but the records do not disclose how many because of no
READ MOREThe local high school baseball season recently came to a close, and every summer I do my very best to give out props. Two of my friends had exceptional years at the helm. Kudos to them and their talented teams. Williamsport had their best season on the diamond since 2002 and claimed consecutive district titles
READ MOREAs fundraising chairman for the South Williamsport Lions Club in 1990, Max Dell was looking for new projects to tackle. While paging thru a Lions Club Magazine, he learned of a high school football game being played in Florida. He presented the idea to the local club and the rest, as they say, ‘is history.’
READ MOREThe recent rise in school shootings has had a fall out in many dimensions. Homeschooling has taken a sharp rise. Even churches are initiating or upgrading their security measures. In Lycoming County, there is a strong network that is manning the front lines against such troubles in our schools. Last week we featured Brian Pick,
READ MOREAs Peter Kinnaman prepared for the District 4 Tennis Doubles Championships he received a text from an old friend giving him some quick advice. The text told Kinnaman to stay aggressive and charge the net throughout the final match of the tournament. Kinnaman, with his partner Drew King, charged the net, stayed aggressive, and gave
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