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  • The Snapping Turtle: A Living Submarine0

    Ken Hunter

    For some unknown reason, I have always been captivated by things that crawl, swim and slither. None of my siblings seem to have been smitten with my affection for such critters, and my interest has not waned over the years. It seems that my grandchildren, however, have inherited some of my curiosity with a number

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  • The World of Weird Words0

    Joseph W. Smith III
    • August 16, 2023

    By now, regular readers of Weird Words have probably figured out that I like to have a theme. We’ve done long words, short words, 10-letter words, words from a single book — and even, last week, a separate piece on dictionaries. This is my 12th installment, but I don’t have a lot of 12-letter words

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  • Gazette and Bulletin: August 10, 1954 – Police Circus Showing Under Sky Here Today0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Aerial artists, performing animals, and clowns take over for ballplayers today at Bowman Field as the world’s largest outdoor circus moves in for two performances. Tom Packs’ Police Circus which performs without the usual big top, will show at 2:30 and 8:30 at the West End ballfield. This is the third consecutive year the circus

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Take Tick Awareness Seriously!0

    Jon Pries

    For anyone about to spend an increasing amount of time in the out of doors in the upcoming months, it is only a matter of time until you come in contact with ticks. Whether you are fishing at your favorite mountain stream, preseason scouting for this coming fall, or working on food plots according to

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  • Electric Eels and Platypuses in the Susquehanna!0

    Andrea McElroy

    So, I recently told you all I had lots of stories to tell you that happened over our ten-day vacation at the river. I told you two so far over the past two weeks. These next few things happened when we were at the river over the Fourth and were so good that I just

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  • Five Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free

    Five Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free0

    Family Features

    Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100 dogs tested positive for heartworm in 2022, and more than 1 in 4 indoor cats were positive for heartworm infection. External parasites –

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  • Unwanted Guests0

    Charlie Gizenski

    By now, if you planted in spring, you are probably already enjoying the fruits of your labor. I bet other unwanted guests have also been sneaking goodies from your plants. To date, I have seen deer, rabbits, birds, and stray cats roaming my garden. To keep unwanted guests out of your plants, you can try

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  • Wildlife Exhibit at the Taber Museum0

    Press Release

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society cordially invites the public to attend a viewing of its summer exhibit, during First Friday, August 4, 2023, from 6-8 pm. “In the Wilds of Pennsylvania and Beyond” includes taxidermy-mounted specimens and artwork from the permanent collections of the museum, as well as the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Future of Hunting in Pennsylvania0

    Jon Pries

    For several years now, Pennsylvania hunters have been able to mentor youths while hunting for several species of game birds and animals. Pennsylvania was the first state to adopt a Mentored Youth Hunting Program, and the program has enjoyed a growing success as adults take young hunters under their wing and spend valuable time outdoors

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  • Game Commission Updates Public on CWD Surveillance0

    Webb Weekly
    • July 19, 2023

    With a little time yet to go in the 2022-23 surveillance year, the Game Commission has already detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in more deer this year than the one before, once again highlighting the threat the disease poses to Pennsylvania’s deer and elk, and hunting heritage. CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease affecting cervids,

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  • What to do When Your Pet is Lost

    What to do When Your Pet is Lost0

    Family Features

    Pets are beloved members of the family. Pets provide unconditional love and companionship to their owners. When a pet goes missing, it can be devastating for their owners, who want to bring their companion animals home to safety as soon as possible. Lost Pet Research & Recovery and PurringPal indicate at least 14 percent of

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People” by Sara Bader

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People” by Sara Bader0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Goodbyes are never easy. Even if it’s just “So long!” or “See ya later,” and there’ll be other times together, your mind lingers on the fun you’ve just had. Call you tomorrow, hurry back, don’t be a stranger, the sting is minimal. But “The Book of Pet Love & Loss” by Sara Bader may help

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Respect Mother Nature!0

    Jon Pries

    The springtime birth of this year’s crop of young birds and animals is still going on. For the next few weeks, the tail end of the process will continue, offering us the chance to observe the antics of the newborns. While whitetail does have been dropping their fawns for several weeks now, there will still

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  • World Otter Day

    World Otter Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    According to the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF), “World Otter Day brings all otter species to the attention of many people. It focuses on raising awareness about how important otters are and also highlights the threats that they face. There are certain issues faced by otters that some people are largely unaware of, such as

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  • Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival May 20th and 21st at Lycoming County Fairgrounds0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Various types of fiber are used to make our clothing and other everyday products. And this important product is often overlooked and underappreciated. There is one event, however, that helps to reverse this, and that is the Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m.

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  • The Importance of Mental Wellness For a Healthy Heart and Brain

    The Importance of Mental Wellness For a Healthy Heart and Brain0

    Family Features

    Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, identified a strong interconnection between the mind, heart and body in its scientific

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  • Four Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay0

    Family Features

    With warmer outdoor temperatures, many homeowners suffer through longer allergy seasons. In fact, allergy days have increased by 20 days, according to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. Being aware of air quality indexes and limiting time outdoors can lessen exposure to airborne pollutants, but indoor air quality is also a concern.

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  • Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together

    Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as

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  • A Lunch Surprise

    A Lunch Surprise0

    Andrea McElroy

    We were busy getting ready for Easter. Our family was all coming over. It was the weekend before, and we were doing yard work. The normal spring clean-up and getting our plastic eggs on our front bush with our light-up bunny. (Yeah, I was a bit behind on that.) We had a big mountain stone

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  • Composting0

    Charlie Gizenski

    Last week I started working the soil in my garden and realized that I should take a soil sample before applying any compost or fertilizers. After I got the soil results back, I knew I was good after adding some lime and compost. I thought this week I could share some composting tips again. Compost

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  • Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day

    Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day0

    Press Release

    In 2022, Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (844 West Fourth Street, Williamsport) made a commitment to step outside their church walls and seek more direct ways to empower its neighbors to thrive. The church built a community garden and began a pollinator program. Non-stinging bee houses were hung outside the church, and a honeybee hive was placed

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  • How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs

    How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs0

    Family Features

    Lyme disease is a bacterial illness often spread through the bite of the black-legged tick. A bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi is carried inside a tick and can be transmitted from the tick’s saliva into the bloodstream of an animal host, whether that host be a person, pet or wild animal. Though it is often

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  • If Everyone Loved Jesus0

    Andrea McElroy

    Can you imagine if we lived in a world where everyone loved Jesus? How amazing would that be? To be surrounded by people who love and trust in him. People would be happier, kinder, and have so much more hope to hold on to. What if everyone held a door open for you? OK, what

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  • Crow or Raven?0

    Ken Hunter

    I was talking with someone the other day, and they told me they saw what looked like an unusually large crow. When I said that what he saw was very likely a raven and not a crow, he seemed a little surprised. What’s interesting is that about ten minutes before our conservation, I watched a

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Creating a Management Plan0

    Jon Pries

    Most people would agree that if you are serious about accomplishing a goal, you need a plan. This becomes even more critical when you are looking at a complex set of goals, and time and money may be limited. Such just might be the case if you are a landowner, a member of a hunting

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  • This Week’s Horoscopes0

    Webb Weekly

    ARIES – Mar. 21–Apr. 20: So many things are moving your way, Aries. As the week progresses, your energy level could rise, and you will get much more done. Leave time for meaningful encounters. TAURUS – Apr. 21–May 21: Taurus, connect with nature this week. Go hiking at a national park or visit a zoo

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Battle Cry of the Siamese Kitten” by Philipp Schott, DVM0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Oh, those tiny little claws are sharp! You don’t expect something that small to draw blood, but there it is on the back of your hand. Fortunately, the pain is overwhelmed by the big ears and the huge eyes and the tail like a car antenna. You fell in love with your kitten one-point-three seconds

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  • Grandparents Create Memories That the Heart Holds Forever0

    Andrea McElroy

    I know many of you love the family part of my writing. I hear all the time how you love hearing stories about my family. My grandparents always seem to be the highlight in a lot of these. If it wasn’t for my family, I don’t think I would be the writer I am. I

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  • Strength: Temple, Tool, Temptation0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This is the fifth article in a series entitled “The Five Investments.” Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is

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  • Do Bears Actually Hibernate?0

    Ken Hunter

    I was talking with some friends the other day, and they mentioned that they might start putting out their birdfeeders a little earlier than usual, especially since the weather has been milder than normal. The thought of putting out bird feeders stuffed with sunflower seeds also brought up another topic — bears and birdfeeders. I

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  • Sweet Girl

    Sweet Girl0

    Andrea McElroy

    Our sweet little girl Kenzy turns nine on January 11th. It’s so hard to believe. It feels like just yesterday, she was born. They told me she was going to be a big baby. Our son Ty was 8 pounds, 10 ounces and a chunker! At nine months with him, I felt amazing. I was

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Calling All Coyotes0

    Jon Pries

    Over the years, I have had the privilege of hunting in every one of our 50 states and, in doing so, have discovered something that all of the lower 48 continuous states have in common. Coyotes. Yes, during the spring gobbler hunting seasons, I have seen, heard, or have seen the tracks or scat of

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    This is easily my favorite issue of the year, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get to support this week, from furbabies to actual babies to families and vets and the great outdoors! This week’s issue is just one of the

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