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  • UPMC Expert: Health and Wellness The Gifts That Keep on Giving0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The holidays can be a crazy time of year. We’re running from party to party, trying to squeeze in time for family and friends, and we may let our health take a back seat to the hustle and bustle of the season. However, it’s important to carve out time to focus on taking care of

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  • UPMC Cardiologist: Improve Heart Health By Reducing Stress This Holiday Season0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The holiday season is right around the corner, a time packed full of gift-giving, shopping extravaganzas, parties, and activities galore. While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it can also be one of the most stressful times, putting added strain on your heart. Stress is a part of life, and

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  • Gazette and Bulletin0

    Webb Weekly
    • December 13, 2023

    December 15, 1916 Christmas Buyers Fill the Stores The bracing of the air of the past few days, coupled with the snow which fell yesterday have served to turn the thoughts of the people towards Christmas. It required something like this, that Christmas is at hand, so close that it will be here before they

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  • Gotta Get it Together!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Am I behind on everything holidays? Yes. I’ve come to accept the fact that this is just how I am going to live my life. Am I as far behind as I usually am at this juncture? Surprisingly not. My tree is up, the house is decorated — we even did some outside decorating this

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  • Coat Trends0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Winter is by far not my favorite season; adults don’t get snow days, and the older I get, the more I feel those Arctic winds in my bones. The silver lining to this less-than-ideal time of year is all of the outwear trends from which to choose to complete your look! As we switch from

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  • The Moments That Make Christmas0

    Andrea McElroy

    Now that it’s December, I want to embrace every single day between now and the end of the year. I’m always so excited for Christmas Day, but this year, I’m extra excited due to a bigger surprise that is planned. I’ll have to share after the holidays, but I can hardly wait! I just don’t

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  • A Red Kettle Double-Up0

    Jim Webb

    It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go across the West Branch Valley. This Christmas carol seems perfect as we head into December. The song has been recorded by many artists over the years with different musical styles. I’m still old school and like Bing Crosby’s version the best. The song

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  • Merry Almost Christmas!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Well y’all, it’s one of my favorite times of year! The Blaise Alexander Christmas Fun Coloring Contest is in full swing! Thanksgiving is officially behind us, so now it’s time to move fully into the Christmas season! My tree is going up this weekend and all the decorating will be done too! I even bought

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  • Fur Coats & Ugly Christmas Sweaters

    Fur Coats & Ugly Christmas Sweaters0

    Andrea McElroy

    The Christmas season is here! Time for shopping, baking, ugly Christmas sweaters, and our favorite Christmas carols. I’m waiting for the first time when I hear Mariah Carey’s song “All I Want for Christmas is You” on the radio. This pretty much kicks the season off for me, but my husband has to be with

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  • How to Style Knee High Boots0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Fashion trends swing back and forth from season to season, but as autumn rolls into the holidays, you can always count on the return of knee-high boots. Kneecap-grazing footwear is a fall-winter staple that pulls even the most casual looks together effortlessly, more comfortable than their thigh-high counterparts, and more versatile than ankle booties. Here

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  • Curtin Intermediate Celebrates Socktober Milestone: More than 50,000 Pairs of Socks Collected0

    Webb Weekly

    Curtin Intermediate Celebrates Socktober Milestone: More than 50,000 Pairs of Socks Collected Wrapping up its ninth annual Socktober last month, Curtin Intermediate School announced it has reached a milestone: more than 50,000 pairs of socks have been collected since the drive first began in 2014. Sock contributions made to the school throughout October aim to

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  • Thanksgiving Day Across America

    Thanksgiving Day Across America0

    Jim Webb

    I wish everyone a very happy, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving. Before we fly right through Thanksgiving into the Christmas season, please make sure you take the time to re  ect and give a heartfelt thanks for all your blessings. Explain to the children what Thanksgiving is all about. Give God and his son, Jesus Christ, some

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  • Simple Joys & Thanksgiving

    Simple Joys & Thanksgiving0

    Andrea McElroy

    Here we are, a week before Thanksgiving (as of me writing). How is this even possible? As I drove Ty to school the other morning, the sunrise was remarkable. The scenery we saw just told us it was mid-November. It would have been the perfect photo for a November calendar. As we crested farther up

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  • Former Bloomsburg Area Man was JFK Pallbearer0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    This week marks the 60th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, November 22, 1963, the assassination of the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy. On the occasions of the 40th and 50th anniversary of that dark day in Dallas, Webb Weekly ran two stories featuring two individuals who

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  • Go Ahead and Decorate…

    Go Ahead and Decorate…0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The world is…not so fun these days. Mortgage rates are through the roof, rent prices are barely manageable, the economy is in the — well if you are a “Christmas Vacation” fan, let’s just say, “It’s full.” War, poverty, homelessness, gas and heating oil prices, and let’s not forget that groceries cost approximately 750% more

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  • 24th Annual Victorian Christmas Presented By Preservation Williamsport Friday, November 17th Through Sunday, November 19th0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    During the late 19th century, Williamsport was the Lumber capital of the continent and attracted many wealthy families that built elaborate homes and architecture in our great city. Victorian Christmas, sponsored and presented by Preservation Williamsport, celebrates Williamsport’s beautiful, charming architectural heritage of vintage homes, mansions, museums, churches, and other public structures. In addition to

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  • Turk0

    Andrea McElroy

    Last year, around this time, we had an accident happen, and an eight-year-old at the time who was very upset. My phone rang, and it was Kenzy on the other line. I could hear her crying in the background. “Kenzy Mae. What’s wrong, honey?” I asked. She was trying to tell me but just kept

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Longest Minute: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906” by Matthew J. Davenport0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You were nowhere near prepared enough. Oh, sure, you had all your important documents in one place. Your valuables were put away, the car was gassed up, extra water was onboard, and you were ready for whatever happened. Now, of course, you can never totally plan for the worst, though with “The Longest Minute” by

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  • Over the River and Through the Woods: Audible Books for Holiday Travel0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Sometime in the next week or so, millions of Americans will hit the road for family visits on Thanksgiving — and then all over again one month later. With an aging Mom in Upstate New York, a son in Mississippi and a “fully retired” vacation schedule, I myself do a ton of driving; through it

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  • Area College Hoops Filled With Newness0

    Scott Lowery

    The calendar has flipped; it’s now dark at 5:00 p.m., and the PIAA state playoffs for fall sports are nearing its conclusion. But for players, coaches, and spectators, the winter sports season gets underway as this Friday marks the first official practice day for local hoopsters and grapplers. While the first games of the high

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  • How to Become a Morning Person0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I used to be an early riser as a kid and into my early teen years. Nowadays, my natural wake time is around 8:00 a.m. My soon-to-be-eight-year-old wakes up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. every morning, so I’m trying to reclaim myself as an early riser. Here are a few tricks I’ve found to become

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  • 4 Savvy Steps Toward Grocery Store Savings

    4 Savvy Steps Toward Grocery Store Savings0

    Family Features

    Whether you live alone or have multiple mouths to feed each day, grocery bills can add up. It’s an inevitable expense for everyone, but there are tried-and-true ways to limit your spending and put money back in your pocket. It all starts by considering the number of meals you need to make each week and

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  • The Layer Game0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    We are at the height of transitional dressing, friends, what with chilly morning temperatures and tepid afternoon highs. Add in a mix of sun, clouds, and rain, and it’s officially layering season! Layering garments can result in a bulky mess or an artful use of pieces that can transition from morning to evening, all while

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  • Hello, November

    Hello, November0

    Andrea McElroy

    Either you are reading this on Halloween, November 1st, or later. If it’s Tuesday, then I hope you are having a SpoOkTaCuLaR day! If it’s November, then I hope you’re ready, because I mean, pretty much, Christmas is here. Where did October even go!? Are you ready, because it’s coming fast! I’m sad that Bonnie

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  • The Bank is Closed0

    Scott Lowery

    The silence was deafening. More than 42,000 came early and loud to the South Philly Bank, credit and debit cards in hand, anxious to make a lifetime memory deposit of their beloved Phillies in what seemed sure to be a second consecutive trip to the World Series. But in the end, they were snake-bit. As

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  • Babe Ruth and His All-Stars Appeared in Williamsport 100 Years Ago This Week0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The year 1923 was a big year for professional baseball in Williamsport. In that year, the Williamsport team became a charter member of the newly formed New York-Pennsylvania League, later to become the Eastern League. Williamsport fielded a very good team in the new league that year and captured the league’s first championship. The team

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  • Happy Halloween…0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Pssssssst! Hey kids! C’mere! Wanna have some fun over the next few days? Let’s talk about how we can max out everything Halloween. I’ll get you set up with enough candy to last until Easter! But here’s the deal. Your parents are only going to agree to this if you are on your best behavior.

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  • TOP DAWG0

    Jamie Spencer

    I struggle when it comes to difficult questions. Sometimes, it is better not to ask. I continue to support and think of Coach Tom Gravish and his Jersey Shore Bulldogs. They have handled every curveball with class. It is hard to even comprehend. Words cannot describe how proud I am of this 2023 squad. I

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  • Halloween Crafts for Kids

    Halloween Crafts for Kids0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I know, I know, it’s not quite Halloween yet, but that doesn’t mean that spooky season isn’t in full swing. With that in mind, I have a couple of crafts for the little to help kill time until Trick-or-Treating! This is also the 2nd week of our Guessing Ghosts contest, so be sure to keep

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  • Allergy Skincare0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Just like the way wardrobes cycle through seasons, so do allergies. The worst months for allergy sufferers are typically March through July with pollen, but the fall also has allergy challenges with ragweed and mold. Along with the standard symptoms of sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and cough, allergies can also dramatically impact your skin.

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  • Horoscopes0

    Webb Weekly

    ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Aries, this week you may invite a friend over who shares all of his or her good energy with you. It’s just the boost you need right now to have a positive few days. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 You may have an urgent need to get physically active, Taurus.

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  • FOOTballer

    FOOTballer0

    Jamie Spencer

    I am extremely thankful for ALL of my part-time gigs. It gives me an opportunity to come in contact with so many great kids. Whether it’s coaching, broadcasting, or scribing a note — I have made many friends. This week’s column features a young man that I have watched grow. I am close to his

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  • Guppies, Newts, and Hippos: More Weird Animal-Word Origins0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    As Webb Weekly’s “World of Weird Words” nears its 20th installment, we’ve been on an etymology bender — examining odd and unusual word origins. When I first gathered up my favorite etymologies for these columns, I couldn’t help noticing how many were related to animals. We looked at some of those beastly beauties last week.

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