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  • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House Set for Renovated Lycoming Valley Intermediate School

    Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House Set for Renovated Lycoming Valley Intermediate School0

    Press Release

    The Williamsport Area School District will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house celebrating the recent completion of major renovations at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School. The event, scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 5, will showcase the school’s transformation into a state-of-the-art facility, which now includes enclosed classrooms, newly constructed administrative offices, and

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  • Harness the Power of Walking

    Harness the Power of Walking0

    Family Features

    Benefits of being physically active A walk isn’t just good for your body; it’s a simple, powerful way to care for your mind and soul. Physical activity, like walking, reduces stress, boosts mood and promotes overall well-being. Yet physical activity levels in the United States continue to decline, a trend threatening both mental and physical

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  • Emergency Responders, Students Gather at Third Rotorfest

    Emergency Responders, Students Gather at Third Rotorfest0

    Press Release

    The third annual Rotorfest, held this month at Pennsylvania College of Technology, brought more than 500 K-12 students and educators to campus to learn about the college’s emergency management & homeland security major and interact with a wide range of emergency response professionals. Unlike the previous two years, when ideal spring weather boosted the outdoor

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  • How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam

    How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam0

    Family Features

    Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as warm summer sun can feel, overexposure to the sun can be dangerous. The World Cancer Research Fund reports

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  • The Sweet Truth About Fruit and Sugar

    The Sweet Truth About Fruit and Sugar0

    Family Features

    Fresh fruit is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of year, but consumption seems to heat up as the mercury rises. Many fruits come into season in spring and summer. Cherries, melons, plums, nectarines, and blueberries are just some of the tasty fruits that are typically enjoyed during warm months. But for

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  • A Guide to Great Skin at Any Age0

    Family Features

    Here’s the secret for achieving a glowing complexion: there is no secret. In fact, a key factor in achieving great skin at any age comes down to one common denominator that’s no secret at all. It’s simply taking good care of your skin. After all, your skin is your body’s single largest organ. It’s your

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, there’s a secret that you have been holding on to and you are ready to let it go. It won’t weigh you down anymore and you can finally focus fully on the future instead of the past. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, certain ground is tough for people

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  • Carl Bower to Speak on the History of Way’s Garden0

    Press Release

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Carl Bower, Jr. to speak on Way’s Garden, its past, present and future. Way’s Garden is the delightful park tucked away at the corner of West Fourth and Maynard Streets, Williamsport. But do you know the history of the Garden? Carl

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  • County Hall Corner: The River of Lycoming County Commissioner Meetings0

    Larry Stout

    There is an old adage from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” He used the image of a river to illustrate that even consistent activities are in a constant state of change. I find this to be true every Thursday morning at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meetings. It was

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  • Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese

    Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese0

    Family Features

    Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children, and then continue digging in to this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more

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  • Eight Games to Try at the Next Backyard Bash

    Eight Games to Try at the Next Backyard Bash0

    Family Features

    Games can enhance any outdoor function. Whether at the beach or in one’s backyard, activities can keep guests entertained in between the food and other refreshments. And the good news is that most games designed for these types of functions are appropriate for players across a wide range of ages. The following are eight games

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  • Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

    Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens0

    Family Features

    Financial literacy is a critical skill that helps set the foundation for a stable and prosperous future. By understanding the basics of money management, teens can make informed decisions and avoid common financial pitfalls. According to the annual Teens and Personal Finance survey, a study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf

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  • Hair Growth0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I remember back in the 90s, after one horrible haircut, I was desperate for rapid regrowth. Hearing some sort of wives’ tale about horse shampoo helping hair grow faster, I begged my mother to buy good old Mane & Tail. She did, but it didn’t give me the long or luscious locks I had hoped

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  • Tangled Up in Blue0

    Jamie Spencer

    The news spread like a fire. The Community Arts Center got the nod. Bob Dylan was to perform in Williamsport on April 22. Tickets went on sale the first week of February. We were the last scheduled stop on his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour.” The prices were extremely salty. And they were selling

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  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T0

    Scott Lowery

    Perhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as

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  • Cutters Opening Night & Single Game Tickets on Sale May 10

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    Opening night and single game tickets for all 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home games go on sale Thursday, May 1 at 10am. The Crosscutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title on June 4 in Trenton with the home opener slated for Friday, June 6 when they host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. The Crosscutters

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  • Miele Group Makes Million Dollar Donation to YWCA

    Miele Group Makes Million Dollar Donation to YWCA0

    Steph Noviello

    Lou and Nicole Miele and their family have, for the past 90 years, brought business and employment to Lycoming County and beyond through four generations. While they may be known for jukeboxes and PA Skill Machines, their impact reaches much further. Over the years, the Miele Group has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance To Honor Several at Banquet0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A beloved late local musician and community activist, a long-time medical volunteer at the Little League World Series, a music educator, and several “Unsung Heroes” are among those to be honored at the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet to be held May 7 at the Genetti Hotel. The guest speaker is a crusader against the

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  • Trout Season Off to a Slow Start0

    Ken Hunter

    Throughout my many years as a trout fisherman, one thing I was always sure of was that the streams and lakes would almost certainly be crowded on the first day of trout season in April. Many of you know what I’m talking about on that opening day: trying to make a cast and then retrieve

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  • How Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health

    How Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health0

    Webb Weekly

    Social media has become such a key component of most people’s lives that it is easy to think that it as always been there. SixDegrees, created in 1997, was the first social media site similar to the format known today. When SixDegrees shut down in 2001, Friendster, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Facebook soon took root. The

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  • Paleontologists to Present Ice Age Program at Library0

    Press Release

    The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host an Ice Age show as part of the Remake Learning Days festival in North Central Pennsylvania. On May 5 from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm, field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will present the show, “Mastodons, Cavemen and Bears – Oh My” in the

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  • A Hygiene Guide for Kids

    A Hygiene Guide for Kids0

    Webb Weekly

    The world learned a significant lesson about the importance of personal hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from getting vaccinated, one of the single-best things people could do to prevent the transmission of the virus was to wash their hands thoroughly throughout the day, particularly after touching surfaces at stores, schools and other public places.

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  • Spring Gobbler Season is Calling0

    Press Release

    Pennsylvania hasn’t always had a spring turkey hunting season, simply because it didn’t always have enough turkeys to sustain one. Things are sure different than decades ago. The 2025 spring gobbler season is just about here. It starts with a one-day hunt for junior license holders and eligible mentored youth on April 26, from one-half

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  • County Hall Corner: Freedom was Not and is Not Free0

    Larry Stout

    History is important because it is tough to know where you are going if you don’t know where you have been. Our country has a rich heritage that we should celebrate for the next couple of years, starting now. There are many countries in the world that are much older than the United States, but

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  • Nymphing0

    Jamie Spencer

    The trout season is now in full swing. The opening day crowds have died down. The weather is starting to warm. No more snow flurries, folks. This is one of my favorite times of year to fish. Once Warrior golf wraps up, I will get out as much as I can. Capturing a few photos

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  • Wedding Trends0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Wedding season is upon us, and recently, a Webb Weekly staff member tied the knot. Congratulations, Steph! So, it got me thinking about what’s in and what’s out for weddings these days. Here’s a rundown of some trends I’ve seen following various wedding channels and hearing how friends are considering their own nuptials. First up,

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  • Walking the Plank0

    Scott Lowery

    Nostalgia — “a longing for something far away or long ago” — that’s the way Webster defines it. Pittsburgh Pirates fan — “someone who supports the team and is passionate about their team. They may have a long history with the team or have become fans recently. Being a Pirates fan is often seen as

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  • Renew Arts Academy Announces Summer Camp for Aspiring Artists, Dancers, Musicians0

    Webb Weekly

    Through a local partnership between First Church Williamsport, Saint John’s School of the Arts, and Lycoming College, the Renew Arts Academy in Williamsport is now accepting applications for its inaugural, week-long summer arts experience, July 13-18. Middle school students entering grades 6-8 can participate as commuters, while high school students entering grades 9-12 and recent

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  • Save the Date: World of Little League® Museum Open House Set for April 260

    Webb Weekly

    Members of the greater Williamsport community, as well as any visitors traveling through the area this spring, are encouraged to save the date for an exciting Open House at the World of Little League® Museum and the Little League® International Complex on Saturday, April 26. “The World of Little League Museum and the entire Little

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler Youth Hunt

    The Roving Sportsman… The Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler Youth Hunt0

    Jon Pries

    The one-day Youth Hunt for spring gobblers will be held this Saturday, April 26th. It is a day that many young hunters, as well as their adult mentors, have been looking forward to for months. It is held one week prior to the opening of the regular statewide spring gobbler season in order to give

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