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The holiday season is full of faith and celebration. Even though people may believe this important time begins at the start of December, for millions of the Christians, the Twelve Days of Christmas begin with the birth of Baby Jesus on December 25 and continue through the Epiphany on January 6. The Epiphany, also known
The first snow and cold was right on time for the opening of buck season. It reminded me of days gone by when the winter weather always welcomed in the season. I have always loved getting out in the woods and enjoying the beauty of that fresh blanket of snow. This year was special for
Y’all. I am not a fan of the cold. I don’t understand the people who like to spend time outdoors in general, but certainly not when the temperatures are lower than my age. But, it’s also the holiday season, so let’s find some Christmas cheer — but inside Christmas cheer! Here’s a fun, simple DIY
Fundraising for the local Salvation Army is more than the Red Kettles you see in front of area businesses. For the past 21 years, the annual Festival of Trees has been added to it. It is a great way to see some beautifully decorated Christmas trees and support the Salvation Army by voting for your
James Buchanan Jr. was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. Historians and scholars generally rank Buchanan as the worst president in American history. Unfortunately, he was also the only president to come from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. But I believe his rank will change as historians assess the full
The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra presents their popular annual Holiday Jazz concert on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College. Tickets are $20 available at the door, and students with ID are free. Back by popular demand, the WCJO returns to the Deane Center in Wellsboro on Saturday, December
Ridley Scott doesn’t make bad movies. In fact, many of his titles that are not merely good but genuinely great: Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, The Martian — even lesser-known gems like The Duellists (1977) and Matchstick Men, from 2003. With Gladiator II, the veteran director adds another masterpiece to his resume. It’s a bit more
Everyone has off days. Maybe you feel reluctant to get out of bed because it’s still dark out, or you turn down invitations you’d usually accept. You might find yourself endlessly flipping through TV channels because it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors. But are these just winter blues, or something more? Many people notice
It is probably a safe assumption that the leftovers from the Thanksgiving feast were devoured well before the four-day holiday football indulgence gave way to December’s arrival. Dubbed ‘rivalry weekend,’ the concluding week of the college football regular season lived up to its billing, featuring exciting games and upsets with positive results for Eagles and
With less than two weeks of shopping days left until the arrival of Christmas morning, we need to take a serious look at a couple of great ideas for that hard-to-buy-for sportsman on your gift-giving list. The ideas will include items I have used and found to be highly useful and handy for any hunter,
As winter approaches, I find myself thinking casual styles and relaxed bottoms are definitely on the outfit menu this holiday season. In the past, I’ve usually kept joggers and sweats related to at-home wear, so in searching for other types of low-key yet stylish pants to be worn out and about, I came across track
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to the readers of the Webb Weekly. I especially thank those of you who check out this page. Your feedback and praise mean the world to me. I enjoy sharing these columns. The winter sports scene is now in full swing. I look forward to many more adventures — even a few
When it comes to heading off into the woods in search of that big buck on the opening day of rifle season, we all have our own approach. As those of us who hunt already know, opening-day hunting tactics have changed considerably over the years. Basically, there are three approaches to pursuing deer: an organized
This past Saturday, December 7, the Nation paused to reflect upon the horrific Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,400 Americans, destroying 20 Naval vessels, and plunging America into World War II. One week later, this Saturday, December 14, will mark the 32nd observance of Wreaths Across America, established as a tribute remembrance of
If you missed it the last couple of weeks, Webb Weekly is again doubling up your Red Kettle donation made to The Salvation Army Williamsport. This is something that began in remembrance of Dave Sechler, to help carry on his work of a lifetime. This year’s first donation actually came in shortly after the paper
I blame Thanksgiving being so late. That’s my story, and I’m stickin’ to it. You can’t convince me that this is the consequence of my own inaction. I refuse to take the blame for the fact that I am once again being behind on all things holiday. I’ll get my tree and decorating done this
The holiday classic “The Nutcracker” will be presented once again at the Community Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. The production is presented by the St. John’s School of the Arts, Lycoming College, and the Community Arts Center. For over 30 years, the enchanting
The Williamsport Music Club invites the community to attend its Christmas Music by Candlelight program, to be presented at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 8. Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine Street, Williamsport, will host this event, which has been held annually (with the exception of 2020, due to Covid-19) since the club’s organization
As the school bus headed north along country roads to Towanda, conversation conjuncture centered on several small hamlets passed through along the way. What led people to decide to settle there, what do they do for a living, and what school do their kids attend? Answers weren’t readily forthcoming for the first two questions, but
Some may find it hard to believe, but Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the country for bear hunting, and we account for some of the biggest black bears taken. As I write this piece, the final count is not yet in, but five bears were taken in the early archery season in
Tis the season, folks, and instead of sharing a story on sports, I’d like to chime in on something far more important. Yes, it’s time to talk about The Elf on the Shelf. For those of you without young children, this article might help explain that creepy little butthead now flooding your social media pages.
It was named “Clubhouse Point” years ago, and it was always a prime spot where black bears would lay during the daytime and whitetail deer would hold up until their nighttime routine of feeding across the tops in search of acorns or traveling to the nearby fields to feast on farm crops. The top was
So often, guides on how to layer start with the base, or first layer, and then work up through to the outermost layer, which makes sense as that’s how we dress. You don’t often start with an overcoat and try to wiggle into tees and jeans underneath. But for a change of pace, I want
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, your energy is impressive and contagious this week. You can put it to use tackling tasks that you have been putting off. A surprise message could brighten your weekend. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, review your budget and consider a new investment opportunity. This week brings a chance
The beloved Anne of Green Gables would have turned 150 last week. … In a sense. Nov. 30, 2024, marked the sesquicentennial of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth; she’s the prolific Canadian writer who gave us young Anne — and then followed her to adulthood in so many charming books. But for all the joy her
Merry almost Christmas! It’s one of my favorite times of the year! C’mon kids, let’s go! Grab your cocoa and meet me by the Christmas tree! We have important things to discuss! We may not be walking in a winter wonderland yet, but regardless of the weather, it is once again time for the Blaise
I get it — it is hard to give up flying with the eagles to go running with the chickens. To be a United States Senator is tremendously prestigious. To have won six statewide elections by significant margins is a great accomplishment. And to add to it, to be the son of one of Pennsylvania’s
A Happy Thanksgiving full of love, sharing, and generosity to everyone. We have so much to be thankful for in our great Nation. This year, more than ever, I feel it’s important we appreciate and show gratitude for all that we are so very blessed with. “In the spirit, Thanksgiving has become a day when
Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! It is once again time for my yearly list of all the things I am thankful for! It’s been quite a year, so I think it’s more important than ever to take some time for gratitude and appreciation for all that we have this year. So without further ado… – Steve and
Your Webb movie critic was way off base this season — and actually, he’s kinda happy about that. For months I’ve been predicting that the new Santa Claus action-comedy Red One was going to make a pile of money; but it pretty much flopped on opening weekend (a mere $34 million on a budget roughly
