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It Has Been a Memorable and Outstanding Year For the Jersey Shore FBLA 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- June 10, 2020
The Jersey Shore Future Business Leaders Association chapter at Jersey Shore High School has had a memorable year, not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic but something more positive and outstanding. They have built a record of excellence for themselves not only locally but at the national and statewide levels as well. Dolly Oden, a
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Cabin Fever 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- April 8, 2020
Adding to the grimness of what we all have been dealing with, the weather outside was dreary and raining as the dawning of another day of homebound isolation dawned upon us. Jean, entering the bedroom as I was pulling myself out from under the covers, glanced up at the bookcase over our bed and asked,
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This Week’s LION: Jennifer Lake and DWELL 0
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- January 29, 2020
There is a saying that there are some who make things happen, some who watch things happen, and the others who wonder what happened. It is the hope in this Year of the Volunteer; we can see more folks move into that first category. Jennifer Lake, executive direction and founder of Dwell Foster Care, is
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Twenty-Five Winner Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest 0
Press Release
- School
- December 18, 2019
The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation recently concluded its annual Holiday Essay Contest, during which students in kindergarten through third grade were asked to answer, in 200 words or less: “What are you most thankful for during the holiday season and why?” From a pool of 81 entries, the top 25 winners were selected
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Penn College Hosting Free FAFSA Completion Sessions 0
Press Release
- Events, Local News
- October 23, 2019
The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering free assistance for current and future college students and their families to complete the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The college is hosting FAFSA completion sessions on its main campus to assist with the online application. The FAFSA is required by colleges
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This Week’s LION: The American Legion 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- October 2, 2019
In May of 1919, a group of men who had served in the American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War had returned from France and met in St. Louis to create an advocacy organization for returning vets such as themselves. They called it the American Legion. There were some heavy hitters among those organizers, such
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WASD Education Foundation, Central PA Food Bank Partner in Fundraiser to Benefit Backpack Program 0
Press Release
- Local News
- September 25, 2019
Williamsport Area School District students will be able to benefit from an upcoming casual Friday next month through a first-of-its-kind, community-wide event scheduled for Oct. 18. The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) are once again joining forces in the area’s first Dress Down for Williamsport Schools
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Three Interesting Car Shows Slated For This Weekend 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News, Sports
- September 18, 2019
If you enjoy cars this should be a dream weekend for car enthusiasts as three car shows representing three different types of cars will take place this weekend on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 9 a.m. More than 150 Corvettes will be on display on Main Street in Muncy when the Susquehanna Valley Corvette Club
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The Class of 2020 Kicks it Off 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 28, 2019
A welcome back to school to all students, especially the Class of 2020. Growing up when I did, that almost sounds like a science fiction movie of the day. The title probably something like “Space Odyssey 2020” or maybe “Halloween 2020.” Jason’s grandson returns to terrorize high school graduates working a summer camp before they
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Uptown Music Collective Awards $19,575 in Scholarships 0
Press Release
- Arts, Local News
- August 14, 2019
On July 23rd, 2019, thirteen Uptown Music Collective students were awarded scholarships for the nonprofit school of music’s 2019-2020 school year, totaling a value of $19,575, with an additional $3,000 being added to the Collective’s Financial Aid Fund. Funding was made possible through the generous donations of the local community, including both individual and corporate
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Williamsport Hosting 102nd Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- August 7, 2019
The Kiwanis Club of Williamsport will celebrate its 100th anniversary in a big way this weekend, August 8 to the 11, when they host the 102nd Annual Pennsylvania Kiwanis Club Convention. In addition, they will be celebrating the installation of Williamsport club member, Michael Haven, as Governor of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Club, which is an
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SW Lions Club Football Game Kicks Off Friday 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- June 26, 2019
World War II French Military Leader Jean de Lattre de Tassiguy was once quoted saying, “An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.” I often pass by South Williamsport Lions Club member Max Dell’s house and have not yet spotted either oak trees or a hammock in his yard. Nevertheless,
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14-Year-Old Local Bassist Gabriel Severn Releases Award-Winning Debut Music Recorded with World Class Musicians 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Music, Prodigy
- January 2, 2019
The year 2018 was a big year for one youthful musician from Loyalsock Township, 14-year old Gabriel Severn, who might be regarded as somewhat of a prodigy on the electric bass. His musical journey is comparable to an artist at least twice his age. In the past year alone, Gabriel has won multiple awards, performed
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Treadmill-A-Thon Fundraiser / To Be Held November 10-11 / To Benefit Veterans Mental Health Project 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Mental Health, Veterans
- November 7, 2018
Sean MacMillen is a combat veteran who did three tours of service in Afghanistan. Upon leaving the service, he found that he had great difficulty readjusting to civilian life. This led to many problems for him. “I fully admit I struggled to reintegrate into society when I returned from my 3rd tour in Afghanistan. I
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Uptown Music Collective Announces Season Schedule 0
Press Release
- Arts, Music
- October 3, 2018
Another year has arrived at the Uptown Music Collective and with that another exciting performance season on the horizon. Over the years the school’s performance program has become the public face of the non-profit school of music. Clearly demonstrating the success of its high-quality music education programs, by providing the community professional level entertainment at an
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17th 9-11 Memorial Coalition Motorcycle Ride To Take Place Tuesday, September 11 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Arts, Local News
- September 5, 2018
The presentation of a donated drone to local law enforcement officials, and remarks from a former combat Medevac pilot as a guest speaker, are among the highlights of this year’s 17th Annual 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride, which will take place on the roads of Lycoming County this coming Tuesday, September 11. Sara Christiansen, a former
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New York-Penn League Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship Contest 0
Press Release
- Local News, Sports
- April 11, 2018
Graduating high school seniors from each of the league’s 14 markets competing for over $10,000 The Class-A Short-Season New York-Penn League and its member clubs, including the Williamsport Crosscutters, are proud to announce that the league’s philanthropic arm, the NYPL Charitable Foundation, will once again award over $10,000 in scholarships this summer to deserving high
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Uptown Music Collective Raises Money for Scholarships With Tribute to Southern Rock 0
Webb Weekly
- Arts
- January 10, 2018
On January 13, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., students, teachers, and alumni of the Uptown Music Collective, will take the stage of the Community Arts Center for one night only to pay tribute to the genre of music known as “southern rock” with their performance, Southbound. The performance will feature over 40 performers ripping through an exciting and
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This Week’s LION – Clinton Twp. Vol. Fire Company 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- November 29, 2017
A paid political ad that ran in Webb Weekly last month featured alleged improprieties from the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company. As Paul Harvey enjoyed saying, “here is the rest of the story.” The complete picture of this excellent organization at the southern end of the county portrays one of the most effective volunteer companies
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Underdogs Residing in Penn’s Woods 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- November 16, 2016
If you love the upset and rooting for the underdog what an incredible three week stretch. It began with our own Penn State Nittany Lions and ended with the most unbelievable election night in American history. In between was a World Series that was already an odds breaker. Anytime you can say Cleveland Indians versus
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What is fact and the truth is under attack in our great nation.0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 27, 2014
What is fact and the truth is under attack in our great nation. The instant media coverage, everyone having a cell phone to stream video and opinion, and the assumption that what we are being told by the media and government is investigated fact and in reality is just opinion. This adds up to the
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