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  • Be a Good Teammate.

    Be a Good Teammate.0

    Jamie Spencer

    I am what they call a basketball junkie. Former player. Wannabe broadcaster. Retired Coach. Fan and parent. Yes. I have been associated for all of my life. I have seen my fair share of games this basketball season. I have made an effort to see every local high school squad at least once. Several college

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  • Billies Basketball0

    Scott Lowery

    A 75-yard game-winning overtime drive engineered by Patrick Mahomes gave the Kansas City Chiefs the Super Bowl victory, their third NFL title in five years, and put the finishing touches to the past football season in dramatic fashion.  Local sports attention now switches to the upcoming high school basketball and wrestling tournaments underway to crown

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  • Grant Funding Helps Support Growth of ESports Program at WAMS0

    Family Features

    With a continued focus on preparing students for industries of the future, Williamsport Area Middle School is building on an esports program where students can put their gaming skills to the test and compete against other esports teams from other schools across the state — all thanks to some recent grant funding. Sanctioned through the

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  • County Hall Corner: The 21st Century Freedom Riders0

    Larry Stout

    Originally, there were eight holidays that everyone knew about. There were the major holidays of Christmas and Easter, along with Independence Day (July 4) and Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November). The minor ones were: Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12), Washington’s Birthday (February 22), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), and Labor Day (First Monday in

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s Bluebird Time!0

    Jon Pries

    In the early years of growing up in the countryside of Lycoming County, it was a tradition to watch for the early arrival of robins — signaling the soon to occur arrival of spring. It usually meant that the winter weather and snowfalls were about to be replaced with warmer temperatures, daffodils, and green grass.

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  • The Role of Outdoor Recreation0

    Ken Hunter

    I’ll be honest: when I was a kid growing up, my parents had little or no interest in the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and viewing wildlife, so how on earth did I end up so deeply involved in that scene today? No doubt, where we lived must have contributed to my outdoor interests in the

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “What Really Happens in Vegas: True Stories of the People Who Make Vegas, Vegas” by James Patterson and Mark Seal0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Hit that “spin” button. Hit it again, one more time, move onto the next “one-armed bandit,” take in a show, watch water dance, gawk all you want. A lot of people work hard to make your Las Vegas experience one you’ll never forget. As you’ll see in the new book “What Really Happens in Vegas”

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  • Being in Love

    Being in Love0

    Andrea McElroy

    My heart was racing a mile a minute. My palms were getting sweaty. “Why? Why is he opening this darn card now? This wasn’t the plan!” I thought to myself. As Chris opened the card, I don’t think he truly knew what he was going to read. Could I run to my cousin’s Hyundai Sonata

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  • Rituals & Superstitions0

    Scott Lowery

    Roses are red, violets are blue Don’t forget Valentine’s Day, or shame on you! As February’s mid-point approaches, Valentine’s Day falls on the heels of President’s Day and Ground Hog Day, marking the third ‘celebration’ of the year’s shortest month. At a recent family event on a sunny Sunday afternoon, conversation shifted to Punxsutawney Phil’s

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  • Attitude of Gratitude0

    Dave Bellomo

    Let’s start with a basic premise — all of us want to be happy. Everything every person on the planet does is with the intention of making them happy. We may be misguided, and what we seek might not actually make us happy, but the intention is to make us happy. People search for things

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  • 2024 Super Bowl Predictions (Taylor’s Version)0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Back when Mike Rafferty started this tradition (back in 2012 if you’re keeping score), he used to come up with clever puns for each of the predictions. I’ve tried to do this over the years, but 1. I’m not as clever as Raff and B. Even if I were that clever, this piece has grown

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  • Galentine’s Day0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Greeting card holidays can be kind of irritating, especially if they feel like an obligation; hello, Grandparents Day. And so often, it’s hard to summon genuine feelings around St. Patrick’s Day or send Halloween wishes. Valentine’s Day can feel like the worst offender of manufactured sentiment and can be a bit of a pressure cooker

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  • Local Man Attended Epic 1958: “Greatest Game Ever Played”0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    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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  • How to Begin the Day In a Positive Frame of Mind

    How to Begin the Day In a Positive Frame of Mind0

    Family Features

    Each new day brings the potential for change, even amid the routine of the daily grind. When people start the day with positive thoughts, it can affect how they behave and see themselves throughout the day, and may even benefit their overall health. The Mayo Clinic says some studies suggest personality traits such as optimism

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “First Lie Wins: A Novel” by Ashley Elston

    The Bookworm Sez: “First Lie Wins: A Novel” by Ashley Elston0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    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

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  • Grocery Shopping Part Two

    Grocery Shopping Part Two0

    Andrea McElroy

    I’ve never dreaded or not liked grocery shopping. I love going up and down the aisles, looking to see if anything new strikes me. It’s somehow really relaxing to me. I think it’s the foodie in me. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I can’t wait to go. There are days here and

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  • My Man Alonzo Rice0

    Jamie Spencer

    Do you miss coaching? This is a question that I often entertain. Whether I am at work or Wegmans, the answer is very clear. No. But there are certain aspects that I will always crave. Not being able to interact with my guys remains a major void. Building relationships with my players was what it

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  • A Friend in Fruend0

    Scott Lowery

    During this winter’s coldest stretch, last week’s annual Williamsport Crosscutter Hot Stove Banquet served up before a sell-out crowd was a reminder that baseball’s spring training opens next month, and the locals MLB Draft League campaign is not that far behind. The brainchild of Cutters VP of Marketing Gabe Sinicropi, the annual event gave attendees

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  • A Rerun?0

    Scott Lowery

    Every so often to lighten the late-night mood, I find myself tuning in to WNEP-2 to catch reruns of the old Johnny Carson late-night show. While Carson’s monologue and guests are not timely, they remain funny and entertaining. Unlike the current late-night lineup of Carson wannabes whose mission seems to be hurling unfunny insulting jabs

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  • Beating the Winter Blues0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s official. We are at a pretty dreary time of year. The weather ain’t great. I’m fairly sure it rained for 27 hours straight last week. It’s cold, it’s dark, the post-holiday blues are rearing their ugly heads. I know the last thing you probably want to do is go outside. But the best way

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  • Resolutions.

    Resolutions.0

    Jamie Spencer

    I gave up on one of my New Year’s Resolutions. I always have great intentions. Perhaps next year I will find a gym. But until then, I am OK with not being trimmed. No worries, kids. There are many joys when it comes to parenthood, and I consider myself very fortunate to have a son.

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  • County Hall Corner: On Your Mark…Get Set…0

    Larry Stout

    Yes, yes, I know it is a long time out, but believe me, it will be here before we know it. I am speaking about the upcoming Primary Election on April 23rd and the General Election on November 5th. Many political prognosticators, who are wiser than I am, believe this might be one of the

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Necessary Death: What Horror Movies Teach Us About Navigating the Human Experience” by Chris Grosso and Preston Fassel

    The Bookworm Sez: “Necessary Death: What Horror Movies Teach Us About Navigating the Human Experience” by Chris Grosso and Preston Fassel0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You almost jumped out of your skin. For sure, you yelped a little when the mutant killer showed up on-screen with his gleaming weapon, popping up behind the pretty teenager. You couldn’t had to watch and now you can’t wait for the next good scare. But first, read “Necessary Death” by Chris Grosso and Preston

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  • Going Over the Hill: Weird Words Turns 300

    Joseph W. Smith III
    • January 10, 2024

    In this second week of the new year, Webb’s Weird Words happily notches its 30th installment. Meanwhile, your humble wordsmith keeps trying various themes to help select from the 2,300 oddball terms on his ever-expanding list of weird words. In this case, the number 30 suggested a mathematical framework: Let’s go with four factors of

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features
    • January 10, 2024

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, watch out because you are hot stuff this week. Coming off the excitement of the holidays, you’re still in the mood to socialize. The invitations to various social events will still flow. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Hopefully you’ve made progress on the various organizational projects that you have

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  • County Hall Corner: Sooooo Long, Farewell, Goodbye0

    Larry Stout
    • January 10, 2024

    The last Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting of 2023, held on December 28th, was sort of like watching the third film in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Every time it seemed to be over, one more scene popped up. The “Return of the King” lasted three hours and twenty-one minutes, and when the commissioners’ meeting

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  • Let’s Call it 20240

    Jim Webb

    Happy New Year! Three easy words to say — let’s hope and pray they ring true for 2024. I wish everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. The year 2024. I have trouble wrapping my thoughts around that, even though I’ve been blessed to live my way there for over half a century. It

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  • Cheers to 2024

    Cheers to 20240

    Andrea McElroy

    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

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  • Williamsport Sun: January 2, 1935 – Bucknell in Easy Victory Over Miami Thundering Herd Tramples Florida Eleven, 26-0, In Orange Bowl Battle0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    There were no excuses today from University of Miami gridmen for the 26-0 trampling they suffered at the hands of the Thundering Herd of Bucknell in the first annual New Year’s Day Orange Bowl Game. One Miami player bruised and worn by the fight to stave off the undeniable thrusts of the Lewisburg, Pa. eleven,

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  • The Bookworm Sez: History Books Winter 2023 by various authors

    The Bookworm Sez: History Books Winter 2023 by various authors0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    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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  • FAST MAZ

    FAST MAZ0

    Jamie Spencer

    Marilouise Mazzante and I have been friends for a long time. We first met my sophomore year at Williamsport High. I was in her classroom for honors History. Maz was outstanding, passionate, and tough. I learned a great deal, and she is easily in my top five. She was a fantastic teacher. A terrific motivator

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  • Stay Safe This New Year’s Eve0

    Dave Bellomo

    Every year, millions of people around the world celebrate the new year. Some cultures, such as Thailand, historically fired off guns to frighten off demons (Don’t do this!!!). In China, loud fireworks are set off to celebrate and also fight evil spirits. In Denmark, plates and glasses are smashed against front doors to banish ill-intending

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  • Northern Harrier0

    Ken Hunter

    I’m sure it comes as no surprise that my work as a wildlife artist often has me gawking at all kinds of wildlife every time I head out the door. Of course, almost everybody enjoys seeing different kinds of wildlife, and It’s not unusual if someone spots a bear, fisher, bobcat, or bald eagle that

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