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Call Backs and Deer Racks0
- Editorials
- January 10, 2024
It was great talking with so many of you about my first column of the new year, “Let’s call it 2024.” Just a reminder, if you missed any of the past issues of Webb Weekly, they can be found archived at webbweekly.com. I should also mention for people outside of our distribution area or who
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The Bookworm Sez: “The Lost Tomb and Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder” by Douglas Preston0
It was a dinosaur bone. Not really but it was fun thinking that it was, even for a while. You were just seven years old then, and the truth (it was a simple rock) didn’t deter you from digging some more. It never stopped you from dreaming of ancient treasure or the rarest of relics.
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Cheers to 20240
Here we are; another year has gone by, and a new one has just begun. It always feels fresh, like a clean slate. New start to a new year. Some people want to lose weight. Others want to clean and organize or set some kind of goal for themselves throughout the year. Praying more? Quit
READ MOREClosing Out 20230
As we put out the last issue for the year 2023, I want to take this time to thank you all for your support. At the Webb Weekly, we are all family. Everyone knows everyone. We see each other out and about throughout the year, but all of us get together once a year for
READ MOREMore “Gobbledygook” to Leave You “Astonied” (Or Maybe Give You “Collywobbles”)0
- Uncategorized
- December 27, 2023
By Joseph W. Smith III As Webb’s Weird Words wraps its first year in print, I couldn’t quite manage a relevant theme this time around; in keeping with the idea of “end,” however, I did at least finish harvesting words from the very first of the 27 pages in my running list of oddball vocab.
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The Bookworm Sez: History Books Winter 2023 by various authors0
You remember winters like this. Short, cloudy days, long stormy nights, both perfect for curling up with a warm blanket and reading until it’s time for bed — and then reading there, too. So this winter, why not cuddle with one of these great unique history books…? For readers who love to compare life a
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Library Expands movie Conversion Service to Include VHS-C, Hi8 Tapes0
- Library
- December 27, 2023
Preserving family videos and home movies is a great way to make sure you don’t lose precious memories of your loved ones. To help with this task, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently expanded its service to convert VHS home movie tapes to DVDs to include VHS-C and Hi8 tapes. The
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: Winter Books on the Royal Family by various authors0
Chances are, you do not live in a castle. You don’t have a moat or a drawbridge or even a guard in a high furry hat. The only throne you have is, well, never mind. The point is, you’re probably not royalty but you can surely read about those who are… About that castle: you
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Count Your Blessings0
- Government, Politics
- December 20, 2023
The one comment I receive more often than any other from this column is the discovery of the role of county government. Most citizens focus their attention to local government and those who are directing it: city or borough council members or township supervisors. This is normal because Pennsylvania was designed this way. Townships and
READ MORELet’s Find Some Holiday Fun!0
- Editorials
- December 13, 2023
Gather ’round the Christmas tree, friends; it’s time to sort out the remainder of the Holiday Season! I know that we are all hustling and bustling, and having bushels of fun finding those perfect gifts, but let’s take a break from that and find some fun things to do! Luckily for you, I’ve done all
READ MOREA Not-So-Silent Night: Webb Staffers Pick Their Fave Xmas Movies0
Merry Christmas, Webb readers! Here’s another early gift: Some splendid seasonal cinema for you all—in this case, chosen by your friendly Webb staff. Tim Hartzell: My favorite Christmas movie is Elf. I’m not a big Will Ferrell fan, but his portrayal of Buddy the Elf is so believable. I would pick a favorite scene or
READ MORE“It’s Time for Carols and Kris Kringle”: Weird Words for the Holidays0
- Weird Words
- December 13, 2023
With the holidays upon us, Webb’s Weird Words returns to its fall-season focus on etymology — that is, word origins. This week and next, I’ll unpack two dozen terms we rarely use except at Christmastime: words like noel, manger, poinsettia and egg nog, for example. Our first batch below is largely religious, with secular terms
READ MOREUPMC Cardiologist: Improve Heart Health By Reducing Stress This Holiday Season0
- Health
- December 13, 2023
The holiday season is right around the corner, a time packed full of gift-giving, shopping extravaganzas, parties, and activities galore. While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it can also be one of the most stressful times, putting added strain on your heart. Stress is a part of life, and
READ MORERepasz Holiday Concert 20230
- Music
- December 6, 2023
Carols, classics, love songs, movie scores, Russian music, pop tunes, medleys, jazzy Christmas versions and even a waltz. “There is something for everyone,” says conductor Jeff Dent, describing this year’s free holiday concert by Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band. Slated for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Community Arts Center, the ensemble’s annual Christmas-season performance
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: Fall Cookbooks for Your Entertainment by various authors0
The smells coming from the kitchen are making your mouth water. The guests have started arriving, you’ll pull things out of the oven soon, and then you’ll begin collecting compliments. The holidays are the best time to entertain, so look for these great food books and cookbooks to enhance your splashy party, simple meal, or
READ MOREUPMC Therapist: Confronting Loneliness This Holiday Season0
- Health
- December 6, 2023
The holidays are usually a time of togetherness among friends and family. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some, this could be the first Christmas without a child or the first New Year’s Eve without a spouse. No matter the situation or cause, many people find themselves sensing loneliness therefore it’s important
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‘Own-A-Day’ at the James V. Brown Library Offers Unique Gift Opportunity for Any Occasion0
- Library, Local News
- December 6, 2023
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and you may be trying to search for that perfect gift for the person on your list who seems to have everything. Did you know there is a way to cross that person off your holiday list and give a gift that benefits your community? With the James V. Brown
READ MORERare “White Sighting”0
- Outdoors
- December 6, 2023
I ran into a friend of mine last week, and when he walked up to me, he was reaching for his cell phone. Being the first week of deer season, I was expecting to see some photos of the big buck he got, but to my surprise, that’s not what he wanted me to see.
READ MOREA Red Kettle Double-Up0
- Editorials
- November 29, 2023
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go across the West Branch Valley. This Christmas carol seems perfect as we head into December. The song has been recorded by many artists over the years with different musical styles. I’m still old school and like Bing Crosby’s version the best. The song
READ MOREMerry Almost Christmas!0
- Editorials
- November 29, 2023
Well y’all, it’s one of my favorite times of year! The Blaise Alexander Christmas Fun Coloring Contest is in full swing! Thanksgiving is officially behind us, so now it’s time to move fully into the Christmas season! My tree is going up this weekend and all the decorating will be done too! I even bought
READ MOREThe Five Failures of Us Backstory to a Scandal0
- Faith
- November 29, 2023
Note: This is the seventh article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. This is an important article — especially for a good man. Why? Because only a good man can suffer a scandalous moral failure. When evil men do evil things, no one notices,
READ MOREHappy Thanksgiving0
- Editorials
- November 22, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! It’s that time of year again. My list of everything I am thankful for this year! As you join friends and family this Thanksgiving, take a moment to remember all the things you have to be thankful for this year. Times get tough, but there is always a bright side and listing
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The Bookworm Sez: Books on Hollywood, Movies, and TV by various authors0
Pass the salt, please. Did you remember to add lots of butter? Of course, you did. What’s popcorn without butter and salt? What’s a movie without popcorn? And what’s a movie without these great books about Hollywood and TV? It’s been said that the great director Alfred Hitchcock was obsessed with having beautiful blonde women
READ MORELocal Man Once Served with Lee Harvey Oswald in Marine Corps0
- Local News
- November 22, 2023
For one local man, Tom Kline, the anniversary of JFK’s assasination has a special meaning to him because he served for about six months in the Marine Corps with Kennedy’s accused assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Kline and Oswald served together as radar operators at the U.S. Naval Air Facility at Atsugi, Japan, in Marine Air
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Six Holiday Gifts for Teens and Young Adults They’ll Actually Like0
- Uncategorized
- November 22, 2023
One of the best parts of the holidays is being together with those you love, and for many families that time together involves the exchanging of gifts among loved ones young and old. Finding the right gift for everyone can be a challenge, especially if teenagers and young adults are on your shopping list. It
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “The Longest Minute: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906” by Matthew J. Davenport0
You were nowhere near prepared enough. Oh, sure, you had all your important documents in one place. Your valuables were put away, the car was gassed up, extra water was onboard, and you were ready for whatever happened. Now, of course, you can never totally plan for the worst, though with “The Longest Minute” by
READ MOREThe Only Five Shoes You Need0
In the post-pandemic world we now live in, it’s safe to say that function and comfort have supplanted style and form in many ways — most particularly, for me, in the choice of footwear. I have given up the ghost on high heels, preferring flats and lug soles. Also, with the concerns over the environment
READ MORELibrary to Participate in Victorian Christmas Tour; Repasz Band to Play0
- Uncategorized
- November 15, 2023
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will participate in the 23rd Annual Victorian Christmas Tour of Historic Buildings on Saturday, Nov. 18. This year’s theme is “Historic Williamsport Preservation and Restoration.” To celebrate this event, the Library’s Moltz Rotunda Reading Room will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a
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Take Control of Your Blood Pressure: Seven changes to help manage your health0
- Health
- November 8, 2023
What you eat and drink, as well as your activity level and habits, affect your heart and brain health and are essential for managing blood pressure, cholesterol and more. High blood pressure (readings consistently higher than 130/80 mm Hg) is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke as well as
READ MOREThe Five Failures of Us: The Problem of Syncretism0
- Faith
- November 8, 2023
Note: This is the fourth article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Jesus reveals the second failure of us in Revelation 2:14-16 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Something to Think About0
- Government, Politics
- November 8, 2023
After focusing on candidates for the past couple of months, let’s shift the focus to our own well-being. Many folks who are concerned about their health prioritize exercise, diet, and proper rest. But there is something else that is necessary that no one seems to mention. It is in your brain, and it has to
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