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  • County Hall Corner: How Lycoming County Really Works0

    Blair Steward

    The fascinating machinery of Lycoming County government operates through multiple layers of democracy, each designed to serve citizens while maintaining careful checks and balances. Understanding how this system works reveals the thoughtful structure that keeps our community functioning smoothly throughout the year. At the heart of county operations sit three commissioners, elected every four years

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  • Recalling Christmastime 95 Years Ago0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The world of Christmas 95 years ago, 1930, was a very different place than it is now, and we at Webb Weekly thought it might be interesting to look back at that Christmas. On Christmas Day 1930, noted Maestro Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra were featured on the stations of the National Broadcasting Company’s

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  • County Hall Corner: Par for the Course0

    Blair Steward

    In the labyrinth of local government, where perception often masquerades as reality and cynicism drowns out progress, the December 11, 2025, meeting of Lycoming County commissioners revealed a tale of two narratives that perfectly encapsulate the challenges facing our community. The golf course debate continues to captivate public attention, though perhaps for all the wrong

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  • County Hall Corner: When Heroes Need Heroes0

    Blair Steward

    The silence that follows a moment of remembrance speaks louder than applause. On December 4th, that silence filled the Lycoming County Commissioners meeting as officials honored those who volunteer to stand between danger and the rest of us. The meeting opened with a brief recognition of the tragic November 26th attack near the White House

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  • County Hall Corner: The Heart of Democracy0

    Blair Steward

    Sometimes, the most unexpected beauty emerges from the routine. Who would have thought that a simple government meeting about job vacancies could reveal such profound insights into grace, cooperation, and the art of working together? It’s in these everyday moments that we find the most inspiring lessons about humanity. The November 20th Lycoming County Commissioners

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  • County Hall Corner: Simply Human0

    Blair Steward

    As families gather around tables this Thanksgiving season, we have an opportunity to remember what truly matters: gratitude, connection, and the simple act of caring for one another. The warmth of shared meals and familiar faces reminds us that our common humanity transcends the artificial divisions we have created in our society. Political arguments during

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  • County Hall Corner: Easy Does It0

    Blair Steward

    The desperation of community programs across Lycoming County tells a story that goes far beyond budget spreadsheets and political maneuvering. They represent our neighbors sleeping in cars, families choosing between rent and groceries, and children wondering where their next meal will come from. Hidden homelessness defines our crisis. Unlike major cities where tent encampments make

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  • County Hall Corner: Quit Blocking the Aisle0

    Blair Steward

    The empty chairs at community programs across Lycoming County tell a story that goes far beyond budget spreadsheets and political maneuvering. Our county continues waiting for funding from governments above, caught in the crossfire of political battles that prioritize winning arguments over serving constituents. This ongoing crisis has become a recurring theme in these pages

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  • County Hall Corner: Come Together0

    Blair Steward

    When the most fundamental needs of our community intersect with the complexities of government operations, transparency becomes the bridge that connects solutions to problems. The voices of early childhood educators filled the Lycoming County Commissioners meeting on October 23, 2025, as representatives from STEP highlighted a crisis that threatens the very foundation of our community’s

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  • County Hall Corner: True Grit0

    Blair Steward

    The sound of genuine need echoed through the Lycoming County Commissioners meeting on October 16, 2025, as Holly Beaver stepped forward to represent an organization whose mission touches hundreds of lives every month. Executive Director Beaver spoke passionately about New Love Center, a comprehensive hunger relief organization serving Clinton and Lycoming counties with programs that

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  • County Hall Corner: Balanced Soil0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners will convene on October 9, 2025, facing complex decisions that reflect the evolving needs of our community. As October marks Farmers Appreciation Month, the meeting serves as an opportunity to honor our agricultural roots while addressing the pressing need for housing development in a county where farming remains central to our

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  • County Hall Corner: Behind Family Photo Frames0

    Blair Steward

    Some people still hold disdain for me, but it would be wasteful not to use myself as a cautionary tale if it opens eyes to our county’s most recent proclamation. I survived a severely harsh childhood home despite having every toy imaginable. My cousins never suspected our family’s reality because I never even considered telling

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  • County Hall Corner: When Healing Hurts0

    Blair Steward

    The silence that follows devastating loss can either consume or create. For Diane Dutko, executive director of ThinkBIG, that silence became a calling that transforms tragedy into hope for families facing childhood cancer. During Wednesday’s Lycoming County Commissioners meeting, Dutko shared her organization’s mission with characteristic grace despite carrying unimaginable personal pain. ThinkBIG serves families

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  • County Hall Corner: Let’s Love Locally0

    Blair Steward

    In a world where partisan lines seem etched in concrete, the recent Lycoming County Commissioners meeting stood out as a beacon of hope. It proved that human compassion, as demonstrated by the commissioners, can still bridge any gap. The commissioners gathered to address pressing community needs, with representatives from both the James V. Brown Library

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  • County Hall Corner: Return of the Jedi0

    Blair Steward

    In the hallowed corridors of the Lycoming County Courthouse, where justice meets human vulnerability, furry angels provide comfort to those who need it most. During Tuesday’s Commissioners meeting in Williamsport, county officials addressed a range of pressing matters from staffing needs to escalating investigation costs for potential death penalty cases. Yet amid budget discussions and

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  • County Hall Corner: The Quiet Crisis Next Door0

    Blair Steward

    It was a stark contrast: in a county where corn towers overhead and apple orchards stretch as far as the eye can see, Emily Camerer’s message at the Thursday morning commissioners’ meeting was a chilling reminder of the stark reality. Emily Camerer of the Central PA Food Bank addressed officials and residents to celebrate the

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  • County Hall Corner: The Kids Are Alright0

    Blair Steward

    In a world where division seems to dominate headlines, Lycoming County discovered this week an unexpected source of unity that inspired and surprised us all. It’s in times of adversity that our unity and respect for one another shine. During their weekly meeting, the Lycoming County Commissioners unveiled details for what promises to be one

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