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  • Grimes Takes Silver at PA’s Strongest Man 2023

    Grimes Takes Silver at PA’s Strongest Man 20230

    Dave Bellomo

    Local Adam Grimes recently competed in his fourth strongman event on September 9th at Pennsylvania’s Strongest Man held in Parkersburg, PA. Grimes made the podium, taking silver after five events. “There were four competitors in my individual division and 51 total through all divisions,” said Grimes. “I was in the Super Heavyweight Division, which typically

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  • Tradition0

    Scott Lowery

    If there were such a thing as a sports dictionary, future editions might list the definition of tradition as ‘a past observance of athletic competition carried on by players, teams and community entities with much anticipation, interest, and fervor.’ As we drove home from Gettysburg on September’s first Saturday after watching grandson Tucker play his

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson” by Sally H. Jacobs

    The Bookworm Sez: “Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson” by Sally H. Jacobs0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Love-all. It sounds like a sweet way to start a game, doesn’t it? But you know the score: nobody’s made any points in this tennis game. Basically, the score is zero-zero but things could change with one good backhand shot. As in the new book “Althea” by Sally H. Jacobs, tennis, like life, moves quickly.

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  • UPMC Athletic Trainer: Listen to the Body to Stay in the Game0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    As parents, it’s imperative that you play an active role in your child’s health and wellness in a positive way, especially when it comes to sports. In today’s youth sports culture, where the focus is on getting better, stronger, and faster to play at higher levels, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s best for

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  • Baseball Then and Now0

    Dave Bellomo

    Besides the weather, baseball is the hottest thing about August in North Central PA. Whenever I am traveling, and people ask me where I live, I say, “Near Williamsport, you know, where they have the Little League World Series.” (If I say Jersey Shore, it opens up a very long conversation about where that actually

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  • How to Help Student-Athletes Balance Academics and Athletics0

    Webb Weekly
    • August 23, 2023

    The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields. Multi-tasking may be most associated with modern professionals, but many might have learned how to balance multiple responsibilities at once during their days as student-athletes. Student-athletes typically have

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  • Cuba Comes to the LLWS0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Maybe it’s me, but I was surprised and a little astounded at the seemingly underwhelming response to the presence of a Little League team from Cuba playing at the Little League World Series for the first time. The 8,000 fans on hand enjoyed the tight 1-0 game, a loss to Japan, but the fact that

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  • Let’s Go Hunting0

    Ken Hunter

    After looking at the title of this piece, some of you probably think I’m a little mixed up right now; it’s fishing season, and hunting seasons are still a couple of months away. Basically, that’s true, but there is one critter that offers prime hunting opportunities throughout the summer months, and that’s the common groundhog

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  • 152nd Lycoming County Fair Takes Place July 12-July 220

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    For more than 150 years, the Lycoming County Fair has been provided a fun event for people of Lycoming County and nearby areas. It has — and continues — to feature various types of entertainment, and highlights through displays, the agricultural bounty of this county. This always highly anticipated event is at hand again and

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  • What is the Strike Zone?0

    Scott Lowery

    My life-long affiliation with and enjoyment of baseball and basketball has included decades of coaching the games I love. Those years have also included several seasons of umpiring games at various levels of play. While coaching decisions are sometimes questioned by the game’s fans, such differences of opinion are often greatly overshadowed when it comes

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  • Mergers

    Mergers0

    Jamie Spencer

    Jensen is showing some interest, and we are now playing some golf. My man is a beginner, but he is in love. We have been over to Whitey Deere a few times, and we plan to go on a summer trip. I hope to take him to all of the area’s beautiful tracks. Maybe do

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  • He’s Not Done0

    Dave Bellomo

    I was completely prepared to write about something other than my kids and their sporting exploits this week. In fact, was already halfway through an article on biomarkers (sounds boring, I know) when I decided to finish the series on my son’s 2023 outdoor track and field season. What the heck, in for a penny,

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  • Bellomo Wins New Balance Nationals

    Bellomo Wins New Balance Nationals0

    Dave Bellomo

    So, just to recap, my son Peter won the PIAA State Championship for Javelin in the AAA division back in May. Generally, track athletes peak at states, making it the highlight of their competitive year, if not their entire career. Occasionally, at the higher levels, athletes will choose to go on to compete at large

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  • Tears0

    Scott Lowery

    You won’t find it written in any rule book, but the hard facts of life for any team sport played, unless you are able to win the ultimate game at the conclusion of each season — your season is going to end with a loss. It matters little how hard your team works, how many

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  • Road to Nationals0

    Dave Bellomo

    My process and inspiration for writing articles for my column each week typically begin with an idea that I had gotten from a conversation, an advertisement I saw, or an article that I read that I found interesting. I will then research the topic and boil the idea down to a manageable 600-900 words. This

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  • This Week’s LION: A Generous Judge: Federal District Magistrate William “Skip” Arbuckle

    This Week’s LION: A Generous Judge: Federal District Magistrate William “Skip” Arbuckle0

    Larry Stout

    The heading does not mean that Judge Arbuckle will lend you money, but what he does lend is his very valuable time — and of all places, in prisons. Federal District Magistrate William “Skip” Arbuckle was the guest speaker at the annual Volunteers Appreciation Dinner at the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex on April 4th of

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  • LLB Goes CBO0

    Scott Lowery

    Ever since Carl Stotz tripped over a backyard lilac bush while playing catch with his nephews in 1938, the Little League program he envisioned was meant to give local youngsters the opportunity to play baseball. As Stotz sat on his porch steps to ease the pain of his wound he asked his nephews, “How would

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  • Wasd Education Foundation Presents $8,701 To Curtin Intermediate OM Team Headed to the World Finals

    Wasd Education Foundation Presents $8,701 To Curtin Intermediate OM Team Headed to the World Finals0

    Press Release

    The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) presented $8,701 to Curtin Intermediate School’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team, which heads to the World Finals at Michigan State University next week. The education foundation was able to contribute a combination of donations designated for the team from those in the community, area businesses and

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  • Create Your Native Plant Garden

    Create Your Native Plant Garden0

    Webb Weekly

    Gardening is a worthwhile endeavor that not only passes the time, but can be a form of exercise and relief from the daily grind. Gardens also provide ample opportunity to experiment, as individuals can produce everything from vegetables to bountiful blooms. Recent years have witnessed a growing emphasis on eco-friendly gardening that aims to reduce

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  • Softball is Shining0

    Scott Lowery

    As the high school softball game wouldn’t be starting for another hour, very few fans had gathered at the field. As the teams were beginning their pre-game routine, a woman greeted me with a warm smile while stating, “Isn’t this wonderful!” Thinking she was referring to the beautiful day that had unfolded, I returned the

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  • Humble Pie0

    Scott Lowery

    This past Easter Sunday provided the Lowery clan with a most enjoyable get-together, the first such group opportunity since Christmas. The downstate trip included great conversation and catch-up, a tasty spread, and some backyard cornhole competition. Sprinkled in was a vast array of tempting cakes, pies, and sweet treat desserts. Not on the menu was

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  • Curtin Intermediate OM Team Advances to 2023 World Finals0

    Press Release

    Curtin Intermediate School’s Odyssey of the Mind team is headed to the 2023 World Finals after securing a second-place win at the state round on Saturday at Lock Haven University. In addition to Curtin, two other teams from Williamsport Area Middle School represented the district. The Curtin team earned its second-place win in Division I for “Most

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  • Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March

    Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March0

    Press Release

    Jimmy Steinruck, a 30-year veteran of Special Olympics, has been selected as the athlete of the month for March. Steinruck is the son of Bill and Barb Steinruck of Williamsport. The results for Volunteer of the Month are in and that honor has gone to Tracy Rooker who has been involved with Lycoming County Special

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  • County Hall Corner: Prepping for the Primary – School Boards Edition0

    Larry Stout

    In the field of business statistics, there is a term called the “long tail” to describe the phenomena of unexpected occurrences that occur from a “head” or central point of distribution of the product or service. The ‘long tail’ that has emerged from the COVID shutdowns and virtual education is a very strong parental backlash.

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  • Spring Turkey Calling0

    Ken Hunter

    April is an exhilarating month for the hunting and fishing crowd; we start the month with the opening of trout season, and at the end of the month, turkey hunting for gobblers is on the agenda. While I will enjoy the throbbing of a nice trout on my flyrod, you can bet I will also

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  • Zach Lynn (left) and brother Josh with the Mifflinburg fishing team.

    Zach Lynn (left) and brother Josh with the Mifflinburg fishing team.0

    Scott Lowery

    High School Fishing He’s felt the tension of playoff soccer. Enjoyed the 60-foot 6-inch challenge of trying to get a batter out. He’s experienced the excitement of sinking 3-pointers in raucous gymnasiums. But for South Williamsport senior Zach Lynn, it is the fourth sport he plays that gives him the most satisfaction. For many, the

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  • Three WASD OM Teams Win 1st Place, Advance to State Finals0

    Press Release

    All three Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed in the Regional Tournament on March 4 at Pennsylvania College of Technology are headed to the State Finals — all on first-place wins. This year’s contending teams from WASD were represented by Curtin Intermediate and Williamsport Area Middle School. Advancing to the

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  • Sports Have No Off-Season0

    Scott Lowery

    For area high school athletes participating in baseball, softball, tennis, and track & field, the dawning of March 6 was anticipated by all. The date marked ‘the official’ beginning of practice permitted by the PIAA for spring sports. South Williamsport softball coach Tom O’Malley spent hours before his squad’s afternoon practice time riding a tractor

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  • Bird Watching0

    Ken Hunter

    I’d be the first to admit that I am not an avid bird watcher; don’t misunderstand, I enjoy seeing and identifying all the different birds, but I am not a serious, dedicated bird watcher like some people I know. While I may not keep a check-off list of the birds I spot each year, as

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  • Socialism – An Evil Veiled Deceptor0

    Jim Webb

    I wrote this column for the March 6, 2019, edition. This is prior to the DNC recognizing that Joe Biden was their best chance to win the Oval Office back. I understand there is a lot of water under the bridge since then and the world around us has gone mad in even more ways.

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  • Publicly Irritating Athletic Attendees0

    Scott Lowery

    As this is being written, I have no idea which version of the old adage “March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb” may hold true. Regardless of how the weather may treat us during the month ahead, one thing is for certain; of the many basketball teams and wrestling squads that

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  • Lycoming County Special Olympics Attends Pennsylvania State Winter Games0

    Press Release

    Recently, the honor of attending a competition, meeting athletes and coaches from several states, and competing against those individual athletes, was afforded to six Lycoming County athletes and three coaches. Lycoming County Special Olympics athletes Sean Brink, Jeremiah Clark, Maria Marinucci, Brendan Rooker, Paul Smith, Jimmy Steinruck, volunteer Gerald Anderson and coaches Lester Loner and

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  • 21 WAHS Students Earn Top 3 Placements in Regional SKILLUSA Competition0

    Press Release

    Twenty-nine Williamsport Area High School students competed in the regional SkillsUSA competition at Pennsylvania College of Technology last week, and, of them, 21 earned top finishes. Twelve earned first-place finishes in the following categories: Chandra Apker in T-Shirt Design; Evan Beiter in Early Childhood Education; Samantha Carpenter, Makaylah Johnson, Leo Miller and Laila Robertson in

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