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How to Tackle Spring Cleaning, Even When You Have Pets0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
The idea of giving your home a thorough cleaning each spring is very appealing, but can also be overwhelming. It may even seem impossible, given today’s busy lifestyles, active children – and especially pets. You may love your pets, but the fur and stains they leave behind make it even more challenging to keep your
READ MOREWhat to Know About Mortgage Preapproval0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
Shopping for and ultimately purchasing a home can feel like a day at an amusement park. Much like a ride on a roller coaster, buying a home can be both exciting and a little scary, and those peaks and valleys have been even more profound in recent years, when the real estate market has been
READ MOREThree Tips for First-Time Home Buyers0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to a number of variables that have affected the market for homes in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic and
READ MORESeven Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you’re looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for added convenience, security and peace of mind, you’ll need smart tech with the right features. The experts at Masonite, a global industry leader in interior and
READ MORESeven Ways to Reduce Home Energy Costs0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, which account for more than half of the average American household’s annual energy consumption, according to estimates from the Energy Information Administration. In fact, 83% of
READ MOREGive Your Living Room a New Vibe0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
An “out with the old, in with the new” mentality can extend to people’s visions for their homes. A home in need of repair or renovation can serve as a catalyst to take inventory of personal style and help make interior spaces reflect one’s unique vibe. A living room can grow stale over time and
READ MORESo, You Want to Build a Retaining Wall: Six Things to Know Before You Start0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
When you want to enhance your outdoor living space, consider building with retaining wall units. Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are the basic building blocks of landscaping, and you will save on design and labor costs when you do it yourself. Whether you want to level a slope, build a sitting wall or add a
READ MORERemembering Ed Ott0
- Local News
- March 13, 2024
With deep sadness, area sports fans learned last week of the death of Lycoming County sports legend Ed Ott, remembered as a standout catcher on the 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirate team. He was also a legendary athlete at Muncy High School, excelling in both football and wrestling. I had the pleasure of interacting with
READ MORECelebrate St. Pat’s with Traditional Irish Dishes0
- Uncategorized
- March 13, 2024
If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling meals that harken back to Irish heritage. Soups and stews are certain to conjure up some nostalgia while soft, delicious cake is a perfect way to honor tradition regardless of your ancestry.
READ MOREGrit: March 5, 1967 – Area Industries Will Interview W.A.C.C. Graduates0
- Old News
- March 6, 2024
More than 20 manufacturing representatives met recently with Williamsport Area Community officials to establish an interview program for 1967 graduates interested in area employment opportunities. Dr. Kenneth E. Carl, college president and Lewis H. Bardo, dean of the school of applied arts and sciences, said some 383 graduates will be graduating in June from 16
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Set for One-Night-Only Irish Rock Tribute0
- Local News, Music
- March 6, 2024
On March 16th at 7:30 p.m., the Uptown Music Collective will bring a one-night-only musical experience, “Rattle and Hum: A Celebration of U2 and Irish Rock,” to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This event, presented in partnership with UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan, celebrates
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It’s a Leap Year!0
- Editorials
- February 28, 2024
2024 is a Leap Year. But the real question is, why? Why do we add an extra day to February once every four years? To be honest, I didn’t really know. So, to the internet, we go! According to National Geographic Kids (because it’s early in the morning, I haven’t had much coffee, and we
READ MOREHow Nutritional Needs Change with Age0
Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for a life of vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and make sure that growing bodies develop properly. As one ages, various changes take place in the body, making healthy eating even more essential. According to Healthline, nutritional deficiencies
READ MOREMakeup for Mature Skin – Part 20
In part 1, we explored different types and brands of foundation for mature and aging skin. Here in part 2, we’ll run through how best to apply and wear makeup on the over-40 face for a natural and glowing finish. To make foundation look natural, start with a thin layer of makeup and build it
READ MORETeen Dating Violence Awareness Month0
- Editorials
- February 21, 2024
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. For parents and
READ MOREThe Junior League of Williamsport Celebrating 95 Years of Service0
- Charity, Local News
- February 21, 2024
The year was 1929 — the year of the “Great Stock Market Crash” that ushered in the Great Depression. Herbert Hoover was President. The first Academy Awards were presented with “Wings” winning Best Picture. The Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series. A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway was published. Foster Grant mass produces sunglasses
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The Bookworm Sez: “The Bullet Swallower” by Elizabeth Gonzalez James0
You’ve come for it all. No more waiting around. The time has come and you’re ready to do this thing, to seize it in its entirety. No more little bit, little bit, little bit, this is your birthright and you’ve come for it all – even if, as in the new novel, “The Bullet Swallower”
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Makeup for Mature Skin Part 10
I’ve been wearing daily makeup since I was 15, but the beauty routine I had as a teenager is far different from my current regimen at 43. As we age, our skincare practices have to change to address different concerns, from acne to clogged pores to fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a natural progression as
READ MOREUPMC Expert: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder0
- Health
- February 21, 2024
Have you noticed general lower energy, and are feeling sad more often now that the days are shorter, and the weather is colder? If so, you may have a mood disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression triggered by circumstances connected to seasonal changes, like fewer hours of sunlight, but
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun: February 21, 1944 – Sgt. Carl W. Moore Leaps Safely – From Crippled Fortress0
- Old News
- February 21, 2024
A Williamsport airman, Sg. Carl W. Moore of 509 Depot Street, top turret gunner on a Flying Fortress, figures prominently in the air drama which took place over England and saw a navigator and engineer make an unsuccessful attempt to land the Fortress because the wounded pilot still breathed and they wanted to save his
READ MOREWilliamsport Sun: February 15, 1924 – Dance Halls to be Placed Under City Censorship0
- Old News
- February 14, 2024
The city administration is getting ready to censor the city dance halls and ballrooms of Williamsport and will impose a license fee under the Pennsylvania law of May 1919 for first-, second- and third-class cities. Lieutenant of Police, Oreste Giglio has received copies of the licenses, permits, rules and regulations governing public dances and halls
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Pennsylvania Elk Growing in Popularity0
- Outdoors
- February 14, 2024
As a kid growing up in the western part of the state, seeing an elk was a pretty rare sighting; sure, we had a small number roaming around not far from DuBois, but I’m sure most of us never expected to see what’s now roaming northern Pennsylvania today. Years ago, there was no such thing
READ MOREFighters, Flak, Frostbite and Follow-Ups: Apple TV’s “Masters of the Air”0
In today’s vast and dizzying entertainment landscape, it’s easy to forget a time when there weren’t 15 million TV shows to binge on, most of them worthwhile. One wonders, in fact, if 2001’s fabulously successful Band of Brothers — and its 2010 follow-up, The Pacific — helped kick off this era when streaming is as
READ MOREFrozen Lines0
- Sports
- February 7, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil was a no show. I guess that means it will be an early spring. Sign me up. The weather has been quite unpredictable. We haven’t experienced much cold. I was hoping to get out for some ice fishing, but the conditions drastically changed. I had to bail on my Amish friends. They didn’t
READ MOREGrit: February 1, 1970 – W.T. Grant Opening Plaza Store0
- Old News
- February 7, 2024
W.T. Grant Company has announced the signing of a lease for a new store which will be located in the Loyal Plaza Shopping Center and has tentatively scheduled for opening late this year. Jack H. Gearhart, manager of the W.T. Grant store at 108 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport, last week announced the lease agreement
READ MORELocal Man Attended Epic 1958: “Greatest Game Ever Played”0
- Local News
- February 7, 2024
The 1958 NFL championship overtime “sudden death” game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants is considered by many sports historians as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” One man, Andy France, longtime former rector of the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Williamsport, was there. And Webb Weekly would like to bring you France’s
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Efficient Ways to Warm Your Home0
- Home Improvement
- February 7, 2024
Creating reliable and efficient heat for your home during the winter months may be easier than you think. Using propane appliances like furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and kitchen appliances alongside other energy sources, like electricity, can help reduce the strain on the electrical grid. With the capability to power all major systems in a home,
READ MOREFirst Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Announces $380,000 Available to Area Students for Scholarships0
- Scholarships
- February 7, 2024
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) announces over 80 scholarships are now available to area students for the 2024-2025 academic year. “Scholarships help students from all walks of life to achieve their educational dreams. Every year, our scholarships support area high school and non-traditional students who are pursuing higher education to develop their
READ MOREEnvironmental Education Expo0
- Outdoors
- February 7, 2024
I suspect most locals are aware of what the Montour Preserve has to offer in the way of outdoor recreation: – A lake for boating and angling – Picnic areas, – Hiking trails, – A great nature center loaded with wildlife mounts and exhibits. The 640-acre nature preserve, a part of the former PPL power
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Teaching Proper Hunting and Firearm Safety, Part II0
- Outdoors
- February 7, 2024
First and foremost, always stress the four universal rules of firearm safety: – Treat any firearm as if it is loaded. – Practice muzzle control. – Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. – Always be sure of your target and the area around and beyond it. These are the critical rules
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The Bookworm Sez: “First Lie Wins: A Novel” by Ashley Elston0
Did you get it? Come on, you had plenty of time, opportunity, and you knew exactly where it was, so you don’t have a lot of excuses here. Either you got it, or you didn’t — and if it’s the latter, as in the new novel, “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston, you’re gonna wish
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Teaching Proper Hunting and Firearm Safety0
- Outdoors
- January 31, 2024
Any long-time hunter or gun owner has an inherent obligation to pass on his knowledge to an upcoming hunter or firearm enthusiast — whether they are a young person such as a son, daughter, grandchild, or neighborhood acquaintance or perhaps an adult who has become interested in hunting or gun ownership. It is critical to
READ MORELet’s Get Some Sleep!0
- Editorials
- January 24, 2024
Let me start by saying that I am not a medical professional. You should not take medical advice from me as I am wholly unqualified. Please consult with a wholly qualified medical professional before doing or changing anything regarding your health, especially taking any supplements. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way let’s
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