DISTRICT 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
READ MOREIf we are to believe the old adage ‘April showers bring May flowers’, please make sure you do not ask any local high school athletic director what May showers may bring. The deluge of participation Mother Nature brought to our little neck of the woods this past month certainly left those in charge of scheduling
READ MORERain, rain, go away! I think we’re all tired of the liquid sunshine. Hopefully, we will have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend to kick off the summer. One thing’s for sure; the lawn mowers will be working overtime. Please take the time on Memorial Day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the
READ MORELaw libraries were established in the United States before there was even a United States. Even though the first colleges in Colonial America were founded primarily for religious purposes, they also quickly realized that preparing men to practice law was a necessity for the developing nation. To practice law means to understand and know it,
READ MOREFor two consecutive years, the District 4 Track and Field Championships ended in disappointment for Hayden Diver. Despite being more than prepared she struggled at the District’s top meet, which meant falling just short of a PIAA State appearance. It was frustrating and tiring for Diver, but she never gave up and continued to put
READ MOREWebb Weekly does not often follow up on stories we have previously run, but we believe because the original story exemplifies the spirit of recognition and appreciation of those in uniform who gave their lives to keep this country free, we thought it wholly appropriate to do a follow-up. In our April 25 issue, we
READ MOREAs Lewisburg’s Carter Casmir walked off the court to end the 2016 District 4 Tennis Singles Championships he immediately set a goal for himself. The goal was not a return to the championship match, but a return and win in the championship match. The runner-up finish haunted Casmir throughout the offseason, providing plenty of motivation
READ MOREThere is an abundance of fine musical and acting talent performing in the high schools throughout the Susquehanna Valley. This talent gets showcased in a fantastic awards presentation, much in the spirit of the Oscars and the Tonys, when the 10th Annual Ray of Light Awards are presented on Saturday, May 19, beginning at noon
READ MORESunday is Earth Day and this year’s campaign centers on ending plastic pollution — but I’ll get to that in a minute. The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of then U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. He organized the first Earth Day after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara,
READ MOREBaby Boomers came into a world that was completely different than their parents who suffered through the Great Depression and World War II. Travel became easier as automobiles became more affordable and the road system improved. Home entertainment became possible with television and radio. One of the unfortunate side effects of these new experiences was
READ MOREAs the basketball season came to a close Loyalsock softball coach Tom O’Malley knew the majority of his team would need a break before heading to the diamond to start practice. Loyalsock’s historic run through the district and a portion of the PIAA state playoffs meant six players of the 14 listed on the softball
READ MORETwo years ago Abby Doss was simply trying to make the transition from Lourdes Regional to Shamokin as a freshman. It was her first year in high school and Doss was just trying to balance making friends, staying on top of her studies, and practicing with the school’s swim team. It was a fully loaded
READ MORE“Just the facts, Ma’am, just the facts.” That famous line often used by Sgt. Joe Friday in the decade’s old “Dragnet” television show could be being used these days by officials of the PIAA in defending the makeup of this year’s State Basketball Championships. Seemingly, the PIAA continues to operate with their heads in the
READ MOREBarry Rake is a man on a mission. That mission is to educate young people to save them from the scourge and dangers of drug and opioid abuse. To do so, he has an initiated an educational program in which sport water bottles with the slogan “TOO SMART TO START” emblazoned on them, included is
READ MOREI would much rather be writing a story about catching trout on an assortment of great nymph patterns, but there’s another outdoor related issue that I feel needs some further explanation. It’s no secret that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has been seeking a license increase in order to stay viable. The fact is,
READ MOREMoments after one of the most important wins in school history Loyalsock team managers Grant Walters and Ronnie Emery summed up the experience perfectly by thanking the fans and calling the game special. “I just want to thank the fans,” Emery said. “It was one of the best groups of fans I’ve ever seen.” Emery
READ MOREI must say that I am truly humbled by all the praise. Special thanks to those who give me props. Writing was never a forte, and I am extremely grateful that my lovely editor invites me back each week. English was by far my worst subject growing up so you can imagine the emotions when
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun March 18, 1948 Clay Building Closes Due to Scarlet Fever Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Officials of the Williamsport School District and the Board of Health ordered closing of the Henry Clay School this morning after another case of Scarlet Fever was discovered. The latest sufferer is Delores Finn, daughter of Mr. and
READ MORE33 & 66 The deluge of televised college basketball in recent weeks may verge on a bit of overkill. It almost seems that every college hoops game being played anywhere found itself on one television network or another. With the hysteria of March Madness now upon us, basketball junkies are in hoops heaven and office
READ MOREThis week the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships open at Bucknell University. There will be plenty of swimmers and divers from all over the state trying to stake their claim as the top in their respective discipline. The event will be stretched over four days and feature swimmers from both AA and AAA. There will
READ MOREOne of the most important and unique fundraisers that takes place in the area each year will be taking place on March 14 when the First Community Foundation Partnership holds its “Raise the Region” fundraiser. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce 314 nonprofits have registered to participate in Raise
READ MORERecords, medals, and a lot of cheering were the highlights of the District 4 Swimming Championships at Williamsport. Swimming is a different kind of sport to follow. It’s one where swimmers represent schools just like every high school sport, but where the difference starts is in the offseason when most team up with their local
READ MOREWell, it’s great to see the month of March just on the horizon. Before you know it everybody will be migrating back outside. The baseball, softball, and soccer fields will come to life. Everybody will resume those warm weather activities we love in the West Branch Valley. We’re only a few days away from the
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun February 27, 1950 Jackson School Destroyed by Morning Fire Damages $100,000 From Flames Which Ate Out Interior of Building Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. A $100,000 fire of undetermined origin destroyed the 57-year old Andrew Jackson Elementary School at 2216 Linn Street early today as firemen from eight companies battled the
READ MOREOne of the oldest clichés is that failure to plan is planning to fail. It also just happens to be true. Think of it like checking the weather. If I am out walking and suddenly it rains, I get wet. However, if I checked the weather reports before I left my home, and knew there
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