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The Bookworm Sez: Playing with Words and Ideas, books by various authors0
That makes no sense! And yet, there it is: a fact that seems kind of silly but it’s a hundred percent all true. Those kinds of things-to-know are also a hundred percent fun, especially when you’re the smarty-pants who gets to tell them. Trivia, tidbits, word-play, whatever you call it, these great books are calling
READ MORELycoming County Brotherhood Alliance Honors Local Community Members0
- Local News
- December 1, 2021
Each year the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance recognizes individuals in the area who promote the spirit of brotherhood, tolerance, and community service at their annual banquet. Holding these annual affairs the past two years has proven problematic due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s banquet was slated for October, but a major uptick in COVID
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Getting Into Shape for Hunting0
- Outdoors
- November 10, 2021
Tragically, every year as the hunting season gets underway and the “army” of Pennsylvania hunters hits the woods, unpleasant discoveries are made. As these hunters travel deeper into the woods than normal in pursuit of small or big game, the chances are all-too-real that they may come across a hiker or camper that has passed
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Hidden Little Gems0
As I stated last week, I love going out to eat. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I sit here writing this on a Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m., and tonight I get to go out to eat with one of my very best friends for my birthday at one of our favorite
READ MOREBeautiful People Eating Gingerbread Houses0
It’s Christmas in July, and with it comes visions of perfectly trimmed trees, fragrant gingerbread houses, and Christmas revelers straight from the pages of Vogue or GQ magazine. Dashing looks, snowy white teeth, and absolutely perfect hair can only indicate one thing: It’s time for a sugary sweet helping of Hallmark Christmas movies. Unless your
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Financial Tips for Parents to Teach Their Children0
Children often dream of the day they can call themselves grown-ups, but few look forward to – let alone think about – the financial realities of independence. It’s never too early to start teaching your children how to save money and spend responsibly. “As parents, our job is to set our children up for success,”
READ MOREWilliamsport Croscutters Baseball Fun Returns After 20 Month COVID Hiatus0
- Local News
- May 19, 2021
It has been 20 months since the Williamsport Crosscutters last took the field at the newly renamed Muncy Bank and Trust Park at Historic Bowman Field. It seems like forever since we last heard the crack of the bat and the cheers of happy Crosscutters fans, but all that returns Tuesday night, May 25, at
READ MOREBusiness Finished. Coach Insinger Discusses His State Championship Team0
- Local News, Sports
- April 7, 2021
Like King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail, legendary, longtime Loyalsock High School basketball mentor, Ron, C. I., Insinger, had his own quest for his own Holy Grail–a state basketball championship title. Well, finally, after 47 years, that arduous quest has ended joyfully with a 75-53 win over Brookville two weeks ago. We at Webb
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “Blood Grove: An Easy Rawlins Novel” by Walter Mosley0
Keep your eyes open. Don’t blink. Sometimes, that fraction of a second is all you need to miss something. Blink, and you may wonder if it really happened, or if you just think it did. Blink again, and you just don’t know. So keep them peepers open because, as in the new novel “Blood Grove”
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The Final Chapter – Part 60
I became obsessive about learning more about how to lose weight. I am constantly on Pinterest for new workout moves, fitness motivation quotes, and tips. I googled and googled questions like “How many times a week should a person work out if they want to lose weight?” “Can I eat something sweet once a day
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Small Changes, One Step at a Time Part 50
That June of 2018, I had no idea just how much this would change me. Not just weight-wise, but really make me think about what I was putting in my mouth. I never cared about calories, or fat, or any other of that “crap.” If I was hungry, I ate and didn’t care what. Step
READ MOREThanksgiving 20200
- Sports
- November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving celebrates the Pilgrims first feast, at least the story goes But first they dealt with hunger, cold and many unfriendly foes Little could they have ever known as they went about that task Here four centuries later, our festivity requires the wearing of a mask Home front celebrations will differ much this year As
READ MOREA Strange September0
- Sports
- September 23, 2020
With fall officially arriving this week, we are now into our third season of ‘COVID-company.’ It hasn’t been fun, but most of us are coping the best we can. September is the year’s most significant transitional month with warm summer days turning to cool autumn mornings with the harbinger of an arriving winter all to
READ MOREEnjoy a Safe and Happy Independence Day0
- Editorials
- July 1, 2020
Happy 4th of July! Before we get started with anything else, I first want to congratulate our winner of the Webb Weekly Great American Cookout giveaway! Congratulations to Donna Chapman of Williamsport! Donna is the winner of a grill from Elery Nau Hardware in Montoursville, along with $50 gift cards to both Frosty Beverage of
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Jesus and Breakfast0
OK, so quarantine hasn’t been all that bad. I’ve kept busy, getting projects done we never had time for. Schooling alone keeps me busy. I’m no teacher, nor would I ever want to be, but getting my kids through till June has been my #1 priority. I miss our school morning rituals, but now we
READ MORENew Wine Is Flowing0
- Faith
- May 6, 2020
Church buildings have been empty for about eight weeks. The last time our church held any type of in-person meeting was Monday, March 16th. Before we ended that meeting, we took time to pray for God’s wisdom and discernment. We knew it would be the last meeting held at our church for a long time.
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Fuel to Your Mornings0
As spring is here, we have looked forward to the sun getting closer to us and feeling the warmth of it on our face. Mornings are brighter, and days get busier as the weather gets nicer. When I was heavier, breakfast was my biggest issue. I never ate it. I went all morning with nothing
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Five Tips for Better Home Safety this Spring0
- April 8, 2020
As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety, you can never be too prepared. Whether you are just beginning to take a stronger safety-first approach or looking to upgrade existing home safety
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The Bookworm Sez: “Tech Boss Lady: How to Start-Up, Disrupt & Thrive as a Female Founder” by Adriana Gascoigne0
One foot in front of the other. That’s how you get anywhere: whether it’s a toe-sliding shuffle or a one-two-three-waltz, the only way forward is step by step. Slow-walk it if you must, but you have to keep going and in “Tech Boss Lady” by Adriana Gascoigne, you’ll find helpful business shoeprints to follow. From
READ MOREPennsylvania Readies for Another Exciting Deer Season0
A Saturday opener for the firearms deer season and the possibility of more older bucks throughout the Commonwealth had many Pennsylvanians excited about Nov. 30 and the weeks to follow. Last year’s firearms deer season saw rainy weather nearly statewide throughout much of the opening day. But even then, 30 percent of the antlered deer
READ MOREMayor Gabe, Opportunistic Dave and the Write-In Rage1
- Editorials, Politics
- October 23, 2019
Last week’s column, Deciding Who Deserves a Do-Over, raised a lot of eyebrows. If you missed it or would like a reread, all that is Webb Weekly past can be found at webbweekly.com. I do not endorse candidates, although I will compliment them if they’re doing a good job. I will, however, un-endorse candidates. With
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The Bookworm Sez: “Things My Son Needs to Know About the World” by Fredrik Backman0
- Books
- August 7, 2019
There are so many things you want to leave your children. Heirlooms will someday be theirs, obviously, but your gifts won’t be objects. You want to leave them reminders of you, memories to make them laugh, advice to make them think, words they’ll take to heart. You want to leave good people as your legacy,
READ MOREHabalar Meets Boston0
- Sports
- June 12, 2019
Williamsport school teacher Mike Habalar was one of ten area runners who participated in the annual Boston Marathon this past April. In last week’s column, Mike shared his thoughts on the benefits of running and his training regimen that led him to Boston. This week Mike reveals his race day experiences of running in the
READ MOREFour Ideas for Family Game Night0
Family game nights can be a great way for families to disconnect from their devices and spend quality time together. Much in the way that family dinners can facilitate conversation and closeness, game nights can spark companionship and hours of fun. Game nights are easy to organize and are particularly handy on those nights when
READ MORECutters Tidbits0
- Sports
- February 27, 2019
With Major League Baseball spring training facilities now in full swing in Florida and Arizona and the local populous anxiously waiting Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication of an early spring to ring true, Gabe Sinicropi, the Williamsport Crosscutters vice-president of marketing & public relations, took some time to talk baseball with this reporter. Webb Weekly: What has
READ MOREGetting Organized at Work0
- Advice
- February 6, 2019
Tidying up and getting organized at home can be a very daunting task as you sort through possessions and rearrange storage. Of course, with all that labor comes the reward of a clean home. You can keep the organization ball roll by getting back on track at work. Everyone has different professional/organizational challenges. Whether it’s
READ MOREA Super Bowl for the Uncompromising1
- Editorials, Politics
- January 23, 2019
One thing you can count on with the Super Bowl is that there will be a winner decided. In the event of a tie after four quarters, they will go to the old NFL format of sudden death to declare the winner — simply play until somebody wins. I think this system should be adopted
READ MOREAn Appreciation of The Jaded Eyed: Gerry Ayers0
- Local News
- November 28, 2018
Last week the Webb Weekly family experienced the terrible loss of Gerry Ayers, known to his readers as “The Jaded Eye.” I was lucky enough to have known Gerry many years before he became associated with Webb Weekly. Gerry and I worked together as part-time clerks at “Jocks” sporting goods store on the Golden Strip
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Keep Pets Safe this Halloween0
Halloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. However, it’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the holiday safely, as the costumes and excitement can be overwhelming and some of the candy is even dangerous. As you’re filling
READ MOREFor Better or Worse One Click or Push of a Button Can Change Everything0
- Sports
- September 26, 2018
With the click of a mouse, the push of a few buttons, or the press of a thumb against a screen a person’s entire world can change for the better or worse in this new world in which we live. Social Media dominates the scene, and in this new landscape players, coaches, and parents navigate
READ MORELet’s Go Back to “Old School”0
- Editorials
- August 29, 2018
Well the kiddos are back to school, and that can mean only one thing — there are a lot of happy parents across the West Branch Valley. No matter how much you love spending time with your children, it just seems that by the end of the summer, you’re ready for them to return to
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Jim Webb
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