Surf, Sand and Baseball

Keystone Makes its Final Push to the Little League World Series in One of the Biggest Moments of the Postseason 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- August 8, 2018
Patrick Johnson stood between the players and coaches and raised his arm to ask for a moment from both sets of people. Once granted his moment Johnson started to thank the players and parents for their support. He barely lasted a few seconds before becoming choked up as he addressed the crowd moments after Keystone
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Uptown Music Collective To Hold Open House For Fall Enrollment 0
Press Release
- Events, Local News
- August 8, 2018
On Saturday, August 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 eight private lesson suites, two classrooms, two ensemble rooms, a computer lab, a recording studio, video studio, and more. In
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The Bookworm Sez: “Tomorrow: A Novel” by Damian Dibben 0
Terri Schlichenmeyer
- Arts, Books
- August 8, 2018
You have a little shadow. All day long, wherever you go, your dog is right beside you. He goes from bedroom to kitchen, to the garage, to the TV; if you’re there, so is he. He follows you everywhere — as in the new novel, “Tomorrow” by Damian Dibben, he’d even follow you through the
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Family Fun Month 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Arts, Editorials, Events, Local News
- August 1, 2018
August is National Family Fun Month! So this week I’m bringing you lots of fun, family friendly things to do this month. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, the floodwaters have receded and the Hiawatha is back in the river. Tuesdays in August are family nights on the Hiawatha. Join them for a
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The Girls of Summer 0
Press Release
- Sports
- August 1, 2018
The South Williamsport 8-9-10 Softball All-Stars, their coaches, and families have had quite the summer. As soon as their regular Little League season ended, the All-Star team was selected and started their practices mornings and evenings! The girls completed an undefeated District run with a final win over Clinton LL July 4th at Clinton. They
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Keystone’s Coaching Trio Balances Family and Team to Help Players Excel at the Highest Levels 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- August 1, 2018
Patrick Johnson, Jason Foltz, and Scott Fravel came together at the beginning of the postseason after being named the manager and coaches of Keystone’s Major Baseball All-star team. The meeting was about one of the most common challenges Little League coaches face in being a parent and coach at the same time. All three coaches
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Locally Speaking 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 1, 2018
During a recent shopping trip, a conversation with an acquaintance turned towards the Webb Weekly. “I read your column, but why don’t you write more about national sports stories?” I was asked. The rationale for the general content of our weekly visits harkens back to the very beginning of the Webb Weekly when Jim Webb
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Beyond the Dugout 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 25, 2018
Imagine, if you will, that you have a skill that has attracted the attention of an international employer. You are recruited, accept the job, and soon find yourself in a foreign land where you know no one, can’t speak the language, are unfamiliar with the local customs, and face everyday challenges ordering food. Welcome to
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Thanks for the West End Memories 0
Jim Webb
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- July 18, 2018
Congratulations to Jim and Bonnie Winder, and to all that have made West End Babe Ruth baseball a fixture in our community for 75 seasons! I can’t even imagine the hours the husband and wife duo have put into the league for teenage ballplayers over the decades. West End Baseball has been very instrumental in
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Summer Reading List 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- July 18, 2018
July is almost over, and before you know it, the Little League World Series will be here and kids will be heading back to school. Before they head back, help get them prepped by giving them something to read. Listen, I know, it’s summer and that means pools and bikes and creeks and campfires. But
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The West End Babe Ruth League: 75 Years of Baseball Excellence 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Baseball, Local News, Sports
- July 18, 2018
The year was 1943. The United States and most of the rest of the world were in the throes of fighting World War II. Gas was 15 cents a gallon if you could get this rationed commodity at all. The Jefferson Memorial was dedicated, a Coke was a nickel, the All American Girls Professional Baseball
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The ‘Wizard’ Continues Chamber Tradition 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 18, 2018
Recently I was watching a TV show that was highlighting some of the great baseball announcers of the past. Included was a segment from the 1985 NLCS playoff between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers made by Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Jack Buck describing a walk-off home run hit by light-hitting
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Keystone cruises to 12-0 win over Pottsville thanks to another big day from Braylen Corter 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- July 17, 2018
By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly BEECH CREEK—Keystone’s offense just seemed to pick up right where it left off to end the District 12 Major Baseball Tournament. In the Section 3 Tournament, Keystone averaged 11 runs per game, received home runs from multiple players, and dominated the competition on its way to a
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Too Quick 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials, Recipes
- July 11, 2018
I can’t believe that it is mid-July! Where has the summer gone? Before you know it, it will be time for back to school sales and the Little League World Series. This is actually one of my favorite times of year. There is something about the long nights and hot days that makes me happy.
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Datres Keeps Family and Friends First on His Way to Major Leagues 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- July 11, 2018
Once a young player is old enough to realize what it means to play at the professional level, a small dream starts to grow as they progress through their respective sports. For some competitors, the dream continues to grow until it becomes a reality. It might not always be reaching the professional level. It could
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Johnson tosses another gem to help Keystone defeat Williamsport 4-2 in the D12 Major Baseball Championship 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- July 6, 2018
By 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
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Abdul-Hakim goes 5 2/3 to help Williamsport pickup an 11-3 win over Montoursville 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- July 5, 2018
By 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
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Independence Day by the Numbers 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- July 4, 2018
Happy Fourth of July fellow Americans! No one celebrates their freedom and the founding of our great Nation as we do. I hope everyone takes the time to reflect on our freedom and explain what Independence Day is all about to our children. That being said, I thought it’d be fun to take a look
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HAM Radio Field Day 2
Curtis Musheno
- Arts, Science
- July 4, 2018
It was a “Field Day” at the Lycoming County Farm, as HAM radio operators met in fields across the nation on Saturday and Sunday, June 24th and 25th for their annual 2018 National “Field Day” Event organized by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). “Field Day” is the time when practically every amateur radio enthusiast
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The Field of Dreams 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- July 4, 2018
Coach Steve Kreamer was a great dude who sure loved his baseball. The long time stalwart of Hepburn Lycoming Little League was at every single game and then some. He started our two-week minor league showcase back in the early 90s. And when he unexpectedly passed a few years back, it was a no brainer
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Allis Moves to Williamsport and Finds His Place in a Big Way 0
Brett Crossley
- Local News, Sports
- July 4, 2018
It was already a special moment for Klyher Allis, who stepped onto the rubber strip in the center of the pitcher’s mound at Lions Field in South Williamsport. It was his first start as an All-star for Williamsport Area Little League. It was going to be special, but for Allis and the rest of the
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Day proves he’s clutch with walk off hit to give Williamsport a 4-3 win over Newberry 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- June 30, 2018
By 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
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Allis shines in his first postseason start to help Williamsport pickup a 3-2 win over East Lycoming 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- June 28, 2018
By 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
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Fresh From the Farm 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- June 27, 2018
In a world where you can have anything delivered direct to your door, it’s easy to forget that local businesses depend on their local communities to stay afloat. I honestly believe that supporting those in your community is more critical now than ever. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by visiting
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LIVING Our Dreams 0
Jamie Spencer
- Local News, Sports
- June 27, 2018
We all had dreams growing up as kids. I wanted to be a professional basketball player at an early age. I often thought about balling at a major D1. Then, ultimately, finding a home in the NBA. I can’t tell you the number of times I was alone in the driveway with those intentions in
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The Journey Begins As Little League Tournaments Kick Into Full Swing 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
A 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.
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For the Glove of the Game 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
Little League Baseball founder, Carl Stotz began his love of baseball as a kid playing with baseballs covered in friction tape, using makeshift and hand-me-down equipment. This love and improvising on the fly gave rise to world’s greatest and most popular youth sports organization. In far-off Nigeria, this improvisational tradition continues. A handmade right-hander’s baseball
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From Russia With Glove 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
When people think of standout Russian athletes, they often think about hockey and soccer players, gifted figure skaters, or burly weightlifters. They don’t usually think of Russian baseball players. 20-year old Anton Kuznetsov is seeking to change that. He is bidding to be only the sixth Russian baseballer to make it to the major leagues.
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A Holey Bucket 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
Admittedly, as a big fan of old country music, I have a new-found affinity for a 1949 Hank Williams ditty “My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It.” The title of the whimsical tune instantly popped in my head during a recent midwestern trip devised to check off one of my ‘bucket list’ destinations, the College
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District 12 Little League Score from 6/22 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball
- June 23, 2018
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.
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District 12 Schedule 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- June 21, 2018
District 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 @
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72nd Little League World Series Luncheon Held 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- June 20, 2018
An appearance by two former major league standouts highlighted the 72nd Little League World Series Luncheon held last week at the dining hall at International Grove at the Little League International complex in South Williamsport. Former New York Mets All-Star, Mookie Wilson and Giants, Cubs and Phillies All-Star Gary “Sarge” Matthews were there in conjunction with
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Camp Cadet Marches On 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- June 20, 2018
Law enforcement in this country has been taking it on the chin lately as the result of some high visibility, controversial incidents that have been taking place in various parts of the country. In Lycoming County, law enforcement owns a good reputation and the respect of the citizens, this may be the result in part,
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