Tricks, Treats and Folks Seeking Elected Seats

Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- December 14, 2022
For many, the holiday season brings joy and is a feast for the senses. It is a time when the house smells of holiday spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg and sweet treats baking — the noise of family gatherings and holiday music playing in the background. Decorations light up the neighborhood at night, and
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Tips and Tricks for Cutting Out Cookies 0
Family Features
- December 7, 2022
Baking is a holiday tradition in many households. The aroma of freshly baked cakes, pies and cookies wafts through the air of many homes this time of year, and that makes the holiday season even more special. Cookies are a tradition passed down through the ages. In medieval Europe, small, spiced cookies were exchanged as
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NIL Changing the Game 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- December 7, 2022
The four-day football feast served up by the Thanksgiving weekend provided some savory treats to snack upon. There were upsets; Michigan over Ohio State, South Carolina surprising Clemson, and Texas A&M sending Brian Kelley’s LSU troops back to the Bayou with a 38-23 loss that ended the team’s chances of an NCAA Final Four appearance.
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Bake Up a Sweet Holiday Treat 0
Family Features
- Holidays
- November 23, 2022
Entertaining is a big part of the holiday season. Calendars are packed this time of year with gatherings with friends, family and professional colleagues. Entertaining requires keeping plenty of refreshments on hand to ensure guests maintain their holiday spirit. Dessert is no stranger to the season, with office break rooms, dining tables and buffet stations
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Holiday Must-Haves Make holiday shopping a cinch 0
Family Features
- Holidays
- November 23, 2022
There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching a loved one’s face light up when opening a gift you selected with care, but holiday shopping can be a chore. If you’re a shopper at heart, it may be a challenge you enjoy, but if the idea of holiday shopping brings out the Grinch in you,
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Self-Care Schedule 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- November 16, 2022
Self-care is a term that’s been bantered about for quite some time. It has different meanings for different people. It can and does include mental health, physical well-being, spiritual fortitude, and a sense of safety and security. As we begin to prepare for the rollercoaster of the holiday season, now might be the time to
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UPMC Expert: Nutrition and Diabetes 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- November 16, 2022
November is National Diabetes Month and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the chronic disease affects over 37 million people in the U.S. or about 11% of the country’s population. It’s important to understand what diabetes is and how you can help manage the condition with lifestyle modifications and nutrition. What
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Accepting Uncertainty 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- November 2, 2022
In the early part of my career, I worked for a large YMCA association in North Carolina that was big on staff development. One of our properties was a large, gorgeous campground in the Appalachian Mountains that we were allowed to use whenever we wanted. I am kicking myself for not taking advantage of it
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Our Empty Nest Blessed With a Daughter 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- October 26, 2022
Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. A rhyme from my childhood that my sister Jodi and I would joke around about. I don’t believe it would be politically correct in today’s world; it would have to go something like trick-or-treat, don’t worry about the smell of my feet, give me something
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Happy Halloween…0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- October 26, 2022
There’s a goblin at my window, a monster at my door. The pumpkin at my table, keeps smiling more and more. There’s a ghost who haunts my bedroom, a witch whose face is green. They used to be my family, till they dressed for Halloween. Pssssssst! Hey kids! C’mere! Got something to tell y’all! (Parental
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Having A Ghoulishly Safe Halloween This Year 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- October 26, 2022
Halloween is a joyous and interesting time for the ghouls and goblins who seek to garner a large harvest of candy and other goodies while they Trick-or-Treat. Still, it is important to follow some very necessary safety rules as they proceed during this fun and “spooktacular” time. What follows are some tried and true rules
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Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids 0
Family Features
- Halloween
- October 26, 2022
Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping design the theme and scope of home decorations. Parents, guardians and educators can channel the creativity inspired by Halloween into various craft projects. Crafts can
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Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween 0
Family Features
- Halloween
- October 26, 2022
Costumes and candy make Halloween a highly anticipated event for children and adults alike, but the holiday can be particularly spooky for pets. Some of the same things that bring humans joy on All Hallows Eve can lead to poisoning, stress or anxiety, which may cause four-legged family members to run away or react aggressively.
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How to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween 0
Family Features
- Halloween
- October 26, 2022
When Halloween arrives each October, most people are interested in the entertaining aspects of the holiday in addition to the abundance of sweet foods that are there for the taking. Even though fun may be foremost on the brain, it is important for everyone to keep safety in mind as well. According to the Florida
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Spooky Snacks that Make Halloween Pop 0
Family Features
- Halloween
- October 26, 2022
From watching scary movies to dressing up as ghouls and goblins, spooky season means it’s time to pop up your loved ones’ favorite snacks for a ghostly good time. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, gather your minions in the kitchen for some family-friendly fun crafting these haunting yet tasty treats. Throughout October, you can honor
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Costumes, Corn, and Kane Street 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- October 12, 2022
Wow, one of my favorite covers of the year, and this particular one has been that way for the last three years — the tradition of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade in celebrating its 75th marching. As I have mentioned in the past, I grew up on the top of Kane Street on the South
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UPMC Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness With Screenings, Events, and Light Displays 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- October 5, 2022
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UPMC in North Central Pa. is not only going pink but offering a variety of screenings and events to raise breast cancer awareness in the region. “Everywhere you go during October, it is likely you will see a pink ribbon or pink T-shirt promoting breast cancer awareness,” says
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A Hollywood Ending 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 20, 2022
During a recent banking visit, a conversation ensued with a bank employee who I have known for several years. She is professional and congenial and treats her customers as though she was their own personal banker. She always asks about family and how things are going. On this particular day, she inquired about any trips
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Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- June 22, 2022
Four tips to overcome warm weather hazards Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, but higher temperatures, seasonal plants and pests and additional travel can pose higher risks for complications. To help keep dogs, cats and other pets safe during summer adventures, consider these tips from the
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Food Cost 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- June 22, 2022
I’m one of those few people who LOVE to grocery shop. I enjoy walking up and down the isles to see what goodies I can find and prepare my family for the next two weeks of meals. The only time I don’t like going to the grocery store is when it’s too busy, and you
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion, Holidays, Mother's Day
- May 4, 2022
Since becoming a mother, I’ve had a sordid history with this holiday. Mostly due to sleep deprivation and the fact that I never know what to give my own mother and mother-in-law, that shows them how much I appreciate their love and support. However, this year I feel like I’m finally on top of the
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Easter Egg Hunts and Other Eggceptional Traditions 0
Family Features
- Easter, Holidays
- April 13, 2022
Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions. Since religious as well as secular imagery and traditions have melded to form the Easter
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Life is Short, Eat Cookies 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- March 9, 2022
One of my fondest memories as a child was my momma’s homemade cookies. Coming home from school and having them for a snack was such a treat. She always had some delicious homemade treat made for us most weeks. Even the neighbor girls knew Susie usually had delicious baked treats inside our sweet little home
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Favorite Meal 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- March 2, 2022
Have you ever thought about if you had one last meal, what it would be and where you would go? Like, really thought about it? If I knew I had one good last meal, I know exactly what I would have. I’d go to an awesome bar with incredible food. Those kinds of bars that
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Who Comes Up With These Things?0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- February 23, 2022
According to both holidayinsights.com and nationaltoday.com, February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. I have no idea why we need a day for that, let alone an international day for that, but you know what? It’s the end of February, the winter blues are well set in, let’s roll with it. According to an
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Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas 0
Family Features
- Valentine's Day
- February 9, 2022
The National Retail Federation indicates Valentine’s Day is the fifth largest spending event in the United States after the winter holidays and Mother’s Day. Each February, people clamber to get gifts for their sweethearts and create romantic memories through fine dining and decadent desserts. According to Finder, a tool used to navigate complex decision-making processes,
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Grateful Heart 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- February 2, 2022
When I first started writing for the Webb, I was never worried about what I would write about each week. I’ve always loved to write. I must get that from my gram, Lois Liddick. But let’s turn the clocks back to when I was in high school. Ugh, school. I never loved school because I
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UPMC Dietitian: Resetting Healthy Habits 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- January 19, 2022
At the start of a new year, it’s customary to make a new goal or resolution. Some of the most common are related to eating healthier or dieting. While these resolutions are set with good intentions, it can be hard to know how to get started and maintain this new lifestyle. Don’t Overcomplicate Your Diet
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Delightful Dishes to Dazzle Holiday Guests 0
Webb Weekly
- Food, Recipes
- December 15, 2021
Entertaining guests during the holidays isn’t just about a main course that calls all to the table. What often makes a festive gathering more fruitful is a spread of delicious appetizers, delightful drinks and divine desserts that keep loved ones coming back to the kitchen for more. For appetizing dishes from the first guest at
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Tips and Tricks for Cutting Out Cookies 0
Family Features
- Food
- December 8, 2021
Baking is a holiday tradition in many households. The aroma of freshly baked cakes, pies and cookies wafts through the air of many homes this time of year, and that makes the holiday season even more special. Cookies are a tradition passed down through the ages. In medieval Europe, small, spiced cookies were exchanged as
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First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Celebrates 105th Anniversary 0
Press Release
- Uncategorized
- November 24, 2021
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is the ninth oldest community foundation in the country and has been creating powerful communities through passionate giving® for over a century. FCFP will celebrate its 105th anniversary on Saturday, November 20, 2021, by treating the community to a sweet surprise – gift cards. In November, FCFP
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Great Homemade Food Gifts 0
Family Features
- Advice
- November 24, 2021
Gifts from the heart are among the most coveted and appreciated come the holiday season. Hobbyists from all walks of life can turn their passions into handmade gifts, but few gifts may be as welcomed as those that can be eaten. Cooking and baking ramps up during the holiday season. People can turn extra time
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Common Behavioral Issues That Affect Cats and Dogs And How to Fix Them 0
Family Features
- Advice
- November 3, 2021
Pet ownership can be both joyous and challenging. Every pet misbehaves from time to time, but when behavior issues become part of daily life, pet owners may be wringing their hands wondering how to get to the root of the problem. Pet owners may not realize they can contribute to common behavior issues. Here’s how
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