Special thanks to my friends from the Williamsport Crosscutters. I was in the crowd for the 18th annual Hot Stove Banquet. It was a rather festive evening. A well-organized event. Great food and camaraderie. Tons of raffles, door prizes, and auctions. $10,000 went to the United Way. The Genetti was packed. Gabe Sinicropi is the
READ MOREAs the Indiana Hoosiers were close to completing their meteor-like rise to the NCAA football National Championship, coach Curt Cignetti responded to a reporter’s question, answering, “This would make a good movie!” While that could indeed become a reality, trying to sell such an outlandish movie script to Hollywood before Cignetti’s arrival in Bloomington two
READ MOREAs the winter scholastic sports regular season enters its final phase, it’s also the banquet circuit’s time for fall sports as schools pause to break bread together, look back at completed seasons, and thank those who played the game and supported the various programs. Recent attendance at one such event, the South Williamsport football gathering,
READ MORE“I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion.” — You’ll find out who said this later. God gave each of us a purpose long before anyone else had a chance to weigh in. Before the opinions, the criticism, the comparisons, or the expectations, there was purpose. It’s easy to get caught up in the
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Two weeks ago, this area suffered the loss of one of its most outstanding citizens and a man dedicated to the service of others — John Troisi. I knew John, maybe not as well as many other people, but I was still able to get a sense of the man and his love of humanity
READ MOREMerry Christmas to you and your family! My wife and I have officially navigated all the Christmas parties and holiday get-togethers, and now we’re excited to slow down, relax, and celebrate the holiday with family. This year looked a little different for us. It was a bit more challenging at times, but it was also
READ MOREWow, the days fly by this time of year as fast as Santa and his trusted reindeer can get from one rooftop to another. As I traveled around in the snow-covered brilliance of the great place we call home, the perfect song was playing on the radio: Dean Martin’s “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” As always,
READ MORESanta will be very relieved. You’ve taken most of the burden off him by making a list and checking it twice on his behalf. The gift-buying in your house is almost done — except for those few people who are just so darn hard to buy for. So what do you give to the person
READ MOREHappy late Thanksgiving to the fine readers of the Webb Weekly. And special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by your feedback and praise. I often receive several shouts in public. Strangers also recognize me from these columns. I gratuitously thank them with a fist bump. Cool. Before
READ MOREWith the college and professional football seasons building to a championship crescendo and Christmas just around the corner, baseball has entered its ‘hot stove season.’ While the sport has taken a back seat for many, November was a busy time for Penn College baseball coach Chris Howard, who was inducted into the West Branch Valley
READ MOREThe six-month marathon, which this year extended to the first day of November, of the Major League Baseball season is now officially history. Regardless of personal rooting interests, the record-setting seven-game thriller between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays will go down as one of the best World Series ever played. There
READ MOREMany of you have ‘taken a chance’ this week by going to your nearest polling place and expressing your preference as to who elected leaders will be. Some of you recently may have taken another kind of chance by plunking your money down on a sporting event, hoping that your expressed preference will increase your
READ MOREAs we close out October, there are so many issues that seem to bring negativity to our American Spirit. I believe in the two-party system, and Republicans and Democrats work for the American people. Lost in the world of today is the having of a beer and a sandwich together after Congress breaks. This so
READ MOREMy Father loved this time of year as football season was just getting interesting, the World Series was on our doorstep, and of course, election day was just around the corner. He loved the Mummers’ Parade and the Halloween season. I’ve shared in past articles how Dad always liked playing a good trick on folks.
READ MOREThe leaves of October hadn’t yet started to fall, but the month’s second week produced a cascading plummet of rooting hopes for a bevy of area fans whose favorite team’s championship aspirations came crashing to the ground. While the New York Mets, baseball’s biggest spenders, didn’t even make it to October, the Big Apple’s behemoth
READ MOREI’m a little early with this tribute — but as my grandpa always said, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. And if you’re late, you’re out the door!” That quote has stuck with me my entire life. My wife will probably never understand why it’s so important for me
READ MOREOver the years, Jean has made the same remark many times. “Aren’t we lucky we have made so many friends and had so many good times through the involvement we’ve had with sports?” Each time, I shake my head in agreement. Sports have been a constant in my life since I was a youngster, and
READ MOREFor the past fourteen years, hours before the drama and excitement of the International and United States championship games unfold inside Lamade Stadium, a hundred yards to the north, Volunteer Stadium is alive with the emotional and inspirational Little League Challenger game. Some have called it the best game at the Series. During the two
READ MOREIt has long been recognized that the art of hitting a baseball is the most difficult thing to do in sports. Ted Williams, who many believe to be the best hitter that has ever played the game, once said, “The hardest thing to do in baseball is hit a round baseball with a round bat,
READ MOREAn old sports axiom states, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that counts.” That same axiom could also be applied to the 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters’ MLB Draft League season, which ended last week. The defending 2024 league champions got off to a good start, holding first place midway through the first half
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Hats off to the Williamsport Millionaires. They are off to a great start. The boys are 2-0 and will host Central Mountain later tonight. I had a chance to call my alma mater last weekend. They looked solid and defeated the Hazleton Cougars 28-7. It was a rather festive evening. Senior Giovanni White is a
READ MOREThe stories that surround the Little League World Series are usually as good as the event itself. They often involve local folks who love and support the event in so many ways. This year was no different, only with an aviation twist. It goes all the way back to when this young boy was asked
READ MOREJUST 6 HOME GAMES REMAIN The Williamsport Crosscutters 2025 season is quickly winding down with just 6 home games left on the schedule. The final homestand begins THIS FRIDAY with games August 29-Sept. 3. CUTTERS FALL YARD SALE SEPT. 20 The Cutters Fall Community Yard Sale takes place on Saturday September 20th at Journey Bank
READ MOREAll good things come to an end. Summer is over, and the kids are back to school. Teach too. What happened? Much love to my young friends. The West Enders made us so proud. The 16U All-Stars finished 2nd in the World. It was an unforgettable run. One to remember. They were nipped in the
READ MOREDon’t look now, but fall’s quickly approaching. Another Little League World Series is in the books, thousands of yearly visitors have departed, schools are back in session, and week two of high school football tees it up this weekend. Personally, I am grateful to iHeart Radio and my broadcast colleague Ken Sawyer for the opportunity
READ MOREWhether you’re catching pitches behind home plate, swinging a bat, or grabbing passes on the football field, your hands are doing important work. Unfortunately, the hands, fingers, and thumbs are some of the most commonly injured parts of the body across all ages. Catchers and Hand Injuries: A Common Pairing In baseball and softball, catchers
READ MOREWhen the man who once taught Christian leadership behind the Iron Curtain hands you his pen, you don’t say no. Yet here I am, following Larry Stout’s footsteps at Webb Weekly’s government desk, where we bring you the latest from about town. Mr. Stout has written for this publication with dedication and grace for years,
READ MOREBefore we get to the heart of the order regarding all that’s going on, I have a little business-related item to cover. After talking about my lifetime ties to Kane Street and Little League days, several folks asked me where the Webb Weekly was moving to. I had covered this in a previous article, and
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This year’s been… a lot. First, I lost my Rottweiler, Bulleit. He was my buddy, my protector, Mama’s big baby boy. Losing him was gut-wrenching. Anyone who’s had a pet cross the Rainbow Bridge knows the ache it leaves behind. I won’t dwell on it too long — partly because it still stings, and partly
READ MOREIn addition to all the fun and excitement on the field, as well as the Fan Zone activations and giveaways by Little League® Official Sponsors (to be announced in the coming weeks), a variety of new daily promotions and giveaways have officially been announced for the 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile
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Your next free weekend is going to be excellent, knock on wood. The moon will be in the right phase and there’s no Friday the 13th on the horizon, so you’re good. Your lucky socks are clean, you found two pennies this week, and a money spider crawled across your arm yesterday, yay! The weekend
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The Little League World Series is off and running. A few days in, and we are all smiling. Some of the pitching performances have been outstanding. Much love to the boys from South Dakota. They nipped the Pennsylvania team last evening. I love their left-handed flamethrower. Maxen Snoozy has a great name, and he was
READ MOREJUST 7 HOME GAMES REMAIN The Williamsport Crosscutters 2025 season is quickly winding down with just 7 home games left on the schedule. The Cutters are home THIS Thursday, the 21st hosting State College and end the season with a 6-game homestand August 29-September 3. The Cutters are in the running for the 2nd half
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