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Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Helps Protect Children And Increase Parenting Skills0
- Family
- February 6, 2019
Parents and families today face an increasing and more complex variety of problems and meeting these challenges can be quite daunting. There is a program that can help meet these challenges that is called “Strengthening Families Program 10-14.” SFP is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to: * Strengthen parenting skills * Build
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Hunters Are Not Poachers0
- Outdoors
- February 6, 2019
On May 30, 2014, Satao, one of the world’s largest African elephants was killed by a poisoned arrow shot by a poacher. Satao was known as a tusker because his tusks, which weighed over 100 pounds, were so long that they almost touched the ground. Today, the killing of elephants, our largest land animal, continues
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
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When to Stop for School Buses0
There have been too many tragic stories in the news lately about children getting hit by vehicles when getting on or off a school bus, including a deadly incident in Pennsylvania in which a 7-year-old boy was struck by a hit and run driver. The child was a second-grade student in the Tyrone Area School
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Webb Weekly’s ‘Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest’ Winner is Haley Mamma of Jersey Shore0
- Outdoors
- February 6, 2019
Haley Mumma, a 14-year-old young lady from Jersey Shore, has succeeded in taking top honors for the highest scoring buck rack in the annual Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. Haley topped the list of over 60 entries in our big buck contest that’s been going on for about eight years now. Last year another teenage
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: The Private Public Servant – Tom Marino0
- Government, Politics
- February 6, 2019
Tom Marino, U.S. Representative of the 12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, officially resigned from Congress on January 23, 2019. His formal press release did not explain this action, although in a later statement he commented that he was taking a job in the public sector. Given the current political climate, I can say with full
READ MOREPreparation, Time Key to Safe Winter Travel0
- Local News, Safety
- February 6, 2019
Cold weather comes with winters in Pennsylvania. It’s important to remember that a little preparation and allowing for extra time can go a long way to keep you safe when traveling this winter. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for drivers. When it comes to safely traveling in any type of winter weather
READ MORESusquehanna Valley Shutterbugs Annual “Unrestricted” Photography Show and Reception February 8, 20190
- Events
- February 6, 2019
The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 25th Annual “Unrestricted” Photography Show for Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Thomas Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine,
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Ice Fishing has Finally Arrived0
I know a lot of people aren’t excited about the cold temperatures, but the “walk on water” gang has welcomed the arrival of winter and the ice-covered lakes. Judging from the 75 plus ice-fishermen prying the depths with jigging rods and tip-ups where I was located; this past weekend was the grand opening of the
READ MORECompetitive Cheerleading Continues to Grow at Williamsport as Team Excels0
- Sports
- February 6, 2019
When head coach Stephanie Corter started to put the Williamsport Competitive Cheerleading team together three years ago, something happened for the first time since she started coaching. She looked down at her list of participants and saw the name Nick Stevens on her roster. It was the first time she had ever encountered a male
READ MOREGood Guys Do Finish First0
- Editorials, Local News, Sports
- January 30, 2019
It is amazing what is accomplished in the world of sports from folks that call the West Branch Valley home. It just seems to get better and better with each passing season. I can guarantee you there’s no place in the world there has ever been a head basketball coach record their 1,000th win and
READ MORECoin Flipping0
- Sports
- January 30, 2019
What a most memorable week we just experienced last week! Two of our area’s true sports icons both achieved monumental recognition in their respective sports. Montoursville’s Mike Mussina culminated a six-year climb up the Baseball Hall of Fame voting ladder and received the ultimate call that he has been elected to be enshrined in Cooperstown
READ MOREMore Than 90 Hall of Famers Have Appeared In Williamsport Either As Active Players Or Visitors0
- Local News, Sports
- January 30, 2019
The recent election of Montoursville’s Mike Mussina to the National Baseball Hall of Fame has lifted him to the stratosphere of baseball immortality. The Williamsport area is no stranger to playing host to baseball immortals, over the past 140 years Williamsport has hosted 92 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame as either active players
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Seeking Sheds0
- Outdoors
- January 30, 2019
I have been receiving more reports of sportsmen finding recently shed antlers. It seems that the bucks are dropping antlers a bit earlier than normal for some reason. While we seem to be in the throes of winter, there are the occasional warmer days that entice us to spend some time outdoors – doing something
READ MOREWhy a Bat?0
- Outdoors
- January 30, 2019
As many of my readers probably already know I am also a wildlife artist and illustrator. As a wildlife artist, I have painted and sketched quite a variety of critters like our commonly seen deer, turkeys, bears, and songbirds. My wildlife art has taken me to some interesting, maybe even strange places like black bear
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Help With Housing You Can Bank On0
- Local News
- January 30, 2019
There are three essential needs in life — food, clothing, and shelter. Those with limited financial resources often must seek others for help to supply these necessities. Lycoming County has several thrift stores in the area with quite a variety of clothing items, and the food banks in each of the local communities dispense vitally
READ MOREBig Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge0
- Local News
- January 30, 2019
Lycoming County is starting the New Year with a new match! We would like to welcome Big Sister Ashley Muchler and Little Sister Tianah! Ashley is a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher, for Williamsport Area School District. Ashley and Tianah share interests in music, arts/crafts, movies and outdoor activities. Wishing them a long and
READ MOREThe American Sports Car – the Corvette0
- Cars, Local News
- January 30, 2019
By now I am sure many of you can see my passion for cars, trucks, and motorcycles (while I’m on a roll- ’30s-’50s wooden boats). Although I enjoy looking at them all, my roots have always been wrapped firmly around the General Motors brand. I know some won’t understand brand loyalty, but I firmly feel
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