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Boy Scout Troop 14 to Celebrate its Centennial0
- Community, Local News
- January 17, 2018
Boy Scouting has been an integral part of the American scene, as well as here in Lycoming County, for more than 100 years. One local Scout Troop, Boy Scout Troop 14 of St. John’s-Newberry United Methodist Church, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next week. Troop 14 is the oldest consecutively chartered troop in the
READ MOREO’Malley, Mussina & More0
- Sports
- January 10, 2018
The last Saturday of 2017 arrived with temperatures in the single digits and an overnight covering of snow on the ground. Rather than sleeping in on a cold winter’s day, a few hundred area scholastic coaches dutifully fishtailed their vehicles up the unplowed hill to Williamsport Area High School for a day of PIAA mandated
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Webb Weekly Gem of the Week… Loyalsock’s Hunter Webb Signs His Letter of Intent to Attend the University of Connecticut0
The true measure of a person can be seen by the people they impact throughout life. As Hunter Webb signed his letter of intent to attend Connecticut University he was surrounded by friends, family, coaches, and teachers, who all wanted to share one of the biggest moments in his life. On Tuesday morning of last
READ MOREScott on Sports: The List0
- Sports
- December 20, 2017
With apologies to Clement Clayton Moore: ‘twas the week before Christmas and all through the town excited young children tried not to frown! At this very special time of the year, life’s normal routine is anything but normal. The pace quickens, anticipation levels rise, and minding one’s Ps & Qs is of prime importance for
READ MOREWebb Weekly Gem of the Week… Big Games Abound as Area Athletes Open Winter Season0
- Sports
- December 20, 2017
One year ago Mitchell Klingerman was sitting on the bench during a Loyalsock basketball game wishing for a chance to play. It wasn’t because of skills. It was simply because Loyalsock year in and year out has a lot of talent. Klingerman quietly went about his business, working hard after practice and through the off-season,
READ MOREWebb Weekly Interviews: Pennsylvania’s “Teacher of the Year”0
- Education
- December 20, 2017
Mrs. Jennifer Wahl, a social studies and psychology teacher at Loyalsock Township, recently earned the prestigious honor of Pennsylvania’s “Teacher of the Year.” Webb Weekly interviewed Mrs. Wahl to gain her thoughts and perspective about attaining this high recognition. How do you feel about gaining this honor? “I feel incredibly honored to have been chosen
READ MORE19th Annual Victorian Christmas and Other Related Activities to Take Place This Weekend0
- Local News
- December 15, 2017
For the past 18 years the annual Victorian Christmas has been a wonderful and interesting way to help launch the Christmas holiday season. This year’s 19th edition of this holiday classic should be a fine continuance of this always highly anticipated event. From its founding by early member Nan Young, the purpose of recognizing and acknowledging
READ MOREProceed with Caution0
- Sports
- December 15, 2017
The intersection of ‘achieving goals’ and ‘it was meant to be’ can be a very precarious crossroad. There are no traffic lights, yield signs, or uniformed sentries to guide you through the turmoil safely. The decisions to speed up, slow down, or turn around and plan the journey for another day are instantaneous. If you
READ MOREPlayers Come Up Big in Leadership Department With 35-24 Win Over Lewisburg0
- Sports
- December 15, 2017
It was the opening round of the District 4 Class AAA playoffs, and Loyalsock found itself down by 17 points at the half. Lewisburg recovered an onside kick, scored. The Dragons then stopped Loyalsock on a fourth down, scored. Their third possession ended in a punt, but they came right back on their fourth to
READ MOREWebb Weekly Gem of the Week… Loyalsock Looks Primed for Another Successful Season Under Insinger0
- Sports
- December 13, 2017
A big season for Loyalsock kicked off with its annual “Meet the Lancers” night as the team hosted Sayre for a preseason scrimmage. The Lancers displayed their quickness throughout the five-quarter game, winning each quarter and pulling away through the final two for double-digit wins. The game was characteristic of a Loyalsock win. The Lancers
READ MOREFrom the Publisher… A Ringing Remembrance0
- Editorials
- November 29, 2017
The most wonderful time of year is underway up and down the West Branch Valley. To say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas is an understatement. It is great, in the world of today, that our area still has so much Christmas spirit and a great understanding of the reason for the season.
READ MOREThe Budget Blues0
- Local News
- November 29, 2017
A frequent visitor to the County Commissioner’s Meetings is a Jersey Shore resident by the name of Todd Lauer. Mr. Lauer serves in the capacity of a self-appointed community conscience, often asking the commissioners questions about the validity of various expenditures or contracts. But at one recent meeting, he criticized the general public. He openly
READ MOREA Ringing Remembrance0
- Christmas, Editorials
- November 29, 2017
The most wonderful time of year is underway up and down the West Branch Valley. To say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas is an understatement. It is great, in the world of today, that our area still has so much Christmas spirit and a great understanding of the reason for the season.
READ MOREWebb Weekly Gem of the Week… Standout Moments Help Setup Teams Up for Bright 20180
- Sports
- November 29, 2017
The 2017 fall season has come to a close for the local teams. For the players and coaches, highs and lows fill every season, but a few moments stood out. As Loyalsock’s football team headed to the locker room the rumblings from the fans started to sound like the end of the season. The conversations
READ MORE19th Annual Victorian Christmas and Other Related Activities to Take Place This Weekend0
- Events, Local News
- November 15, 2017
For the past 18 years the annual Victorian Christmas has been a wonderful and interesting way to help launch the Christmas holiday season. This year’s 19th edition of this holiday classic should be a fine continuance of this always highly anticipated event. From its founding by early member Nan Young, the purpose of recognizing and acknowledging
READ MOREPlayers Come Up Big in Leadership Department With 35-24 Win Over Lewisburg0
- Sports
- November 15, 2017
It was the opening round of the District 4 Class AAA playoffs, and Loyalsock found itself down by 17 points at the half. Lewisburg recovered an onside kick, scored. The Dragons then stopped Loyalsock on a fourth down, scored. Their third possession ended in a punt, but they came right back on their fourth to
READ MOREProceed with Caution0
- Sports
- November 15, 2017
The intersection of ‘achieving goals’ and ‘it was meant to be’ can be a very precarious crossroad. There are no traffic lights, yield signs, or uniformed sentries to guide you through the turmoil safely. The decisions to speed up, slow down, or turn around and plan the journey for another day are instantaneous. If you
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West Branch Hall of Fame To Honor 11 Inductees0
- Local News, Sports
- November 8, 2017
Two weeks ago the West Branch Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame stepped up to the plate and successfully hosted the 55th Annual Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies in Williamsport. Among the 13 statewide honorees was Loyalsock Township High School basketball coach Ron Insinger, Pennsylvania’s all-time leader in boy’s high
READ MOREFormer Athens Player Makes Impact with Lock Haven As Freshman on the Pitch0
- Sports
- November 8, 2017
The first steps alone on a college campus can seem intimidating for a freshman starting his or her journey to the next station in the life. Gone are the parents by their side, the students supporting their summer classes with tours through the University, and a lack of responsibility generally allotted to a freshly graduated
READ MOREPostseason Stories Abound in District 4 Area Competitors Take Aim at the Next Level0
- Sports
- November 1, 2017
Even as this column drops, the playoff pictures for different sports will either be drastically changed or just about to start. Despite the constant changes, there have been some great stories leading up to each sport’s respective postseason. There have been teams fighting to qualify. There have been outstanding performances. All told, District 4 delivered
READ MOREConcealed Carry Seminar Coming Nov. 20
- Events
- November 1, 2017
Rep. Garth Everett and I will host another of our popular Concealed Carry Seminars on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m., at the Trout Run Fire Company, 241 State Route 14, Trout Run. Presenters will include Lycoming County District Attorney Eric Linhardt, who will discuss Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws; Lycoming County
READ MOREOne Long Season to Remember?0
- Editorials, Sports
- November 1, 2017
What an amazing time of year if you’re a sports fan. There is something going on for everyone — provided you are interested in athletic competition. On the professional sports scene all four major sports can be found in season, sometimes all competing on the same day. Major League Baseball is wrapping up their Fall
READ MOREMercy!0
- Sports
- October 25, 2017
For some strange reason that one word of emphasis crooned in singer Roy Orbison’s 1964 hit song “Pretty Woman” has stayed with me over the years. If you’ve never heard the song, give it a visit on the Internet. It is only one word but it surely emphasizes the message of his song. Mercy may
READ MOREThe Public and the Government0
- Government, Politics
- October 18, 2017
An interesting exercise in government transparency is coming up soon. Based on the 1992 JFK Records Act, October 26th is the final date for the United States government to release about 3,000 never-before-seen documents also with 34,000 previously redacted files related to President Kennedy’s assassination in November of 1963. The investigation into the causes of
READ MORE“Serving Others” Drives LCUW Campaign0
- Local News
- October 11, 2017
Continuing one of Lycoming County’s long-standing and important missions, the Lycoming County United Way is in the midst of its annual campaign to support the work of the area’s human service providers in meeting the needs of those whose lives have been affected by adversity. Webb Weekly is proud to lend our voice and support
READ MOREGreat Music Celebrated by The 2017 Liberty Classic Community Band Festival!0
- October 11, 2017
If you love concert band music, the Repasz Band once again hosts the 8th annual Liberty Classic Community Band Festival with a free public concert Sunday, October 22nd at 1:30 pm at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Fast becoming Williamsport’s own nationally known community band, this festival is a gathering and celebration of some
READ MOREA Helping Hand for Houston0
- Editorials
- September 13, 2017
Should we talk about President Trump and those in Washington increasing our national debt ceiling? Nah — what’s the sense? Besides, with all that is going on in our Great Nation and around the world he really doesn’t have a choice. At least it offers an opportunity for the Republicans and Democrats to work together
READ MOREAll About August0
- Editorials
- August 2, 2017
The kids are already dreading what the calendar reading August means. You remember those days, June–July you never even give back to school a thought, but when that first day of August hits, the summer vacation becomes more and more precious with each passing day. August is always filled with great going ons in our
READ MOREWest End Boys of Summer0
- Editorials
- July 26, 2017
Well it’s that time of year again. The boys of summer from the West End Babe Ruth League are making some big noise statewide and beyond. Babe Ruth All-Star baseball has four divisions for players 13, 14, 15 and 16-18 years of age. On July 15, West End had a league first, winning a game
READ MOREFishin’, Shootin’ – Loving Every Day0
- Editorials
- July 12, 2017
July in our section of Penn’s Woods is a great time for fishing whether it’s the Susquehanna River, Rose Valley Lake or the stream, creek or crick of your choosing. Our area has some of the finest fishing you will find anywhere. My favorite fishing spot has always been the Loyalsock Crick. It is teeming
READ MOREHeads Up, High Fives and Holy Carp!0
- Editorials
- June 21, 2017
All of the schools are now out for summer, please drive with extra caution. There are a lot of young folks on bikes, skateboards and yes, driving the roads all hours of the day. Watch out for that child darting out from between two parked vehicles. If you see a ball come into your line
READ MOREFather’s Day0
- Editorials
- June 14, 2017
Isn’t it great we finally have some summer like weather warming the West Branch Valley? No matter the outdoor activity you attend or partake in, it’s a heck of a lot better in a short sleeve shirt and shorts. I hope you caught that full moon last week; it seemed close enough you could actually
READ MOREThe Men and Women of Freedom0
- Editorials
- November 9, 2016
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Webb Weekly to the men and women that have served our Great Nation. These are the true providers of our blessed freedom. Please take the time this Veterans Day to honor the living and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice or are no longer with
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