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  • Sackbuts, Lobcocks and Pohutukawa: Weird Words Reaches No. 900

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Having originated in May 2023, Webb’s “Weird Words” now stands at a nice round 90 installments over the past two years. Sometime this summer, we’ll notch our 100th article on oddball vocabulary. So with my own running list also nearing a bit of a landmark — 55 more terms to reach 3,000! — here’s another

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  • Summer Bucket List Ideas

    Summer Bucket List Ideas0

    Andrea McElroy

    Here we are in the last week of May, and June starts on Sunday. Folks, how on earth did we get here? How are we almost six months through the year? I feel like I just packed my Christmas stuff up yesterday. I didn’t, haha, but it feels that way with how fast time is

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  • Memorial Day 3650

    Scott Lowery

    Memorial Day has come and gone, and with it, it brought what most folks consider to be the first day of summer. Forget the meteorologists and calendar makers who have decreed that occurrence doesn’t happen until June 20; it’s Memorial Day that signals the beginning of summer fun! Originally known as Decoration Day, the last

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  • Springtime Alert: Leave Young Wildlife Alone0

    Press Release

    Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their mothers are watching over them from somewhere nearby. So when encountering young wild animals, whether deer, birds, raccoons

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  • A Day to Remember Those Who Didn’t Make it Home0

    Jim Webb

    Before I get to my Memorial Day thoughts, I have a quick business item to cover. Recently, I’ve been asked where the Webb Weekly is moving to. See, we are currently going through some sprucing up and looking for a new tenant for the office next door to our Kane Street location. Folks, I guarantee

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  • “Habdabs” or “Heebie-Jeebies”? Down Another Weird-Word Rabbit Hole0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Some time ago, I came upon the term hab-dabs in my reading — a perfect candidate for these “weird word” columns. When that happens, I look the word up to make sure it’s official, then add it to my ever-growing list — which currently stands at 2,923. Then this week, when I glanced over that

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  • Six Tips for Your Next Driving Vacation

    Six Tips for Your Next Driving Vacation0

    Family Features

    Modern professionals are working more and taking fewer days off each year. Allina Healthcare estimates that more than 765 million vacation days are unused by Americans each year. One of the reasons people often give for not vacationing is that travel costs too much. A 2024 summer travel report from Deloitte Insights found that after

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  • Local Veteran Pens Vietnam Memoir0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It was 50 years ago this year that the Vietnam War ended, but for many veterans, the memories of this war are still vivid. One of these veterans, a local man named Joe Grafius (Harry Joseph Grafius), has decided to write down his memories of his experiences of this war in a new memoir he

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  • Gazette and Bulletin: May 29, 1917 – Orders to Reno Post0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Commander John S. Leinbach has issued the following general order to Reno Post No. 64, G.A.R. In accordance with the annual custom, this post has been assigned the duty — and no more a sacred duty can be performed — than the beautiful ceremony of strewing flowers and planting the national colors upon the mounds

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Spring Gobbler – It’s What’s for Dinner0

    Jon Pries

    Whether you are lucky enough to have taken your first spring gobbler and wonder how to maximize the use of the meat, or an experienced hunter who is looking for some different ideas as to how to prepare this Great American game bird for the dinner table, let’s look at some recipes that have worked

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  • Let’s Keep Talking About Mental Health0

    Steph Noviello

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect, connect, and, perhaps most importantly, speak up. In a world that often feels rushed, noisy, and overwhelming, it’s never been more critical to have honest conversations about mental health. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or something more complex, the reality is: we all

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  • Workleisure0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    The term Athleisure has been around for quite a while, and with the rise of more casual dressing, wearing athletic or workout clothing for everyday life has become de rigueur in this day and age. On the flip side is a rise in workleisure, wearing polished garments rendered in performance fabric. Another term to understand

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  • Taber Museum’s Society Program to Host Photographer Arthur Sterngold0

    Press Release
    • May 14, 2025

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Arthur Sterngold at the museum’s Society Program, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2pm in its Community Room. Sterngold will be speaking on Using Photography to Rediscover the Physicality of Place. By special request, this is a repeat of Sterngold’s Coffee

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  • Cold Spring Rain and the Shivers

    Cold Spring Rain and the Shivers0

    Andrea McElroy

    As the sky grew darker, there was lightning behind us as Kenzy and I made our way up Lycoming Creek Road on the bike from her soccer practice. Still no rain. I kept thinking about a time in the past that reminded me of this very moment. I was eighteen, and Chris and I bought

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  • Tackle Your Family’s Hunger with a Touch of Heat0

    Family Features

    It’s easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same – work, kids’ activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family’s meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new life to the menu. Add a

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  • Rain Delay0

    Scott Lowery

    It was a beautiful day as the school bus carrying the South Williamsport softball team began its journey to Wilkes-Barre for a key matchup with highly regarded Holy Redeemer. Traveling across Route 80, the normality of the trip was shattered with shrieks of laughter as players scurried to close windows as a sudden storm brought

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  • UPMC Expert: Recognizing Stroke and Acting Fast0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves and our communities about one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Stroke can happen suddenly and without warning. When it occurs, time is brain. Every minute that passes can mean the difference between recovery and long-term disability, or even

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  • Mission Possible0

    Paul Petcavage

    A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to join a number of individuals from Northway Community Church as we traveled to the Black Mountains of North Carolina to help with recovery efforts, still very much needed, as a result of the Hurricane Helene that tore through that secluded area in Western Carolina in September

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  • What or How?0

    Ken Hunter

    How many times have you been out on a trout stream and seen someone netting trout regularly? When we see someone hooking up pretty consistently, the first question that probably comes to mind is, “What are you using?” In my early days of trout fishing, I watched the guy who taught me the art of

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  • County Hall Corner: Meet Your Future First Responders0

    Larry Stout

    The decline in the number of volunteer firefighters and other first responders is well known. Our area and the rest of the Commonwealth struggle with having first responders who are aging out, and there are not enough younger ones to take their place. What should scare the entire country is that as much as we

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Preserve the Memory0

    Jon Pries

    The Pennsylvania spring gobbler season is now underway, and if your preseason scouting pans out, the stars are all aligned, and your calling ability proves successful, you might just be rewarded with a prized Pennsylvania gobbler! The majority of those who get up every morning well before daylight, trudge deep into the woods ahead of

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  • Jed’s Most Challenging Inning0

    Jim Webb

    It was a beautiful sun-drenched morning as we headed to Historic Bowman Field. This has always been exciting for me. It’s still hard for me to get my mind around that Bowman Field now hosts a major league game every year, complete with the huge digital scoreboard and perfectly manicured field. It’s an absolutely amazing

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  • How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam

    How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam0

    Family Features

    Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as warm summer sun can feel, overexposure to the sun can be dangerous. The World Cancer Research Fund reports

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  • Use These If You Dare: More Weird Words for Your Webb Week0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Here in Webb’s “Weird Words” slot, we like themes. Indeed, over the past 85 installments, we’ve selected oddball vocabulary based on animals, money, romance, Easter, Christmas, March madness, April Fools’ and even the presidential inauguration. We’ve covered long words, short words, hyphens, doublets, blends and “kangaroo words” — while side-stepping into such other linguistic areas

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  • Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese

    Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese0

    Family Features

    Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children, and then continue digging in to this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Haunting of Room 904” by Erika T. Wurth0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You managed to book the last room left. And you were lucky to get it, too. Your favorite vacation spot is apparently now everyone else’s favorite, too, and that makes it hard to land a much-needed getaway. Pick another date? Yeah, but that might not work. If that’s the place you want to stay, as

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  • Health is Wealth

    Health is Wealth0

    Andrea McElroy

    As I sit here today on our back porch, the bees are buzzing a little louder. The birds are singing joyfully. The sky is bluer. The sound of a lawn mower makes me smile. I can’t fully explain why. It just does. Maybe it’s because the feeling of spring is here to stay or because

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  • County Hall Corner: The River of Lycoming County Commissioner Meetings0

    Larry Stout

    There is an old adage from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” He used the image of a river to illustrate that even consistent activities are in a constant state of change. I find this to be true every Thursday morning at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meetings. It was

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  • Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

    Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens0

    Family Features

    Financial literacy is a critical skill that helps set the foundation for a stable and prosperous future. By understanding the basics of money management, teens can make informed decisions and avoid common financial pitfalls. According to the annual Teens and Personal Finance survey, a study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf

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  • Work Or Fish?0

    Ken Hunter

    It appears spring has finally arrived; the dogwoods are flowering, and those little green buds are turning into leaves. For us fishing enthusiasts, this creates a real problem, especially if you pursue a variety of fish. We’ve been pursuing trout in streams and lakes, and now we can add large and smallmouth bass, crappies, bluegills,

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “A Better Ending: A Brother’s Twenty-Year Quest to Uncover the Truth About His Sister’s Death” by James Whitfield Thomson

    The Bookworm Sez: “A Better Ending: A Brother’s Twenty-Year Quest to Uncover the Truth About His Sister’s Death” by James Whitfield Thomson0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You ask too many questions. Adults said that all the time when you were a child. They called you nosy and they shushed you, claiming that kids should be seen and not heard. Adults say that really often, but what happens if you are the adult? What happens if, as in the new memoir, “A

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  • Dinner and Story Time

    Dinner and Story Time0

    Andrea McElroy

    I wanted to share how Kenzy’s “Dinner and a River Story” went a few weeks back. I know I shared with you all how she wrote a six-chapter story on the river. She worked really hard on it and made sure all her Grammies and Pappies were in it. I recorded a short clip of

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  • “Anything Worthwhile”: Local Poet Releases Fourth Book0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    “There isn’t an instruction manual for anything worthwhile.” And that includes poetry. Happily, Alison Malee’s literary output is glowingly accessible — and certainly worthwhile. The quote above is from her 2024 collection of poems, It Is All Equally Fragile; that’s the fourth book by this local author — a 2012 Loyalsock High School graduate who

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