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  • PennDOT Announces New License Plates To Help Grow and Sustain Plants and Pollinators0

    Press Release

    Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that, thanks to recently passed legislation, vehicle owners will now be able to purchase a ‘Pollinator’ license plate. Sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the license plate will be deposited into the Pollinator Habitat Program Fund. The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund is dedicated to supporting ongoing efforts

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  • The Mini but Mighty Shamrock-Shaped Solution for Lawn Renovation0

    Press Release

    Miniclover is drought-tolerant, simple, stunning and sustainable with low-to-no maintenance That lush, green lawn most strive for is struggling to survive as our climate experiences “weather whiplash,” meaning abrupt swings in weather conditions from one extreme to another. Last season, drought conditions were so dire in California billboards shouted, “Brown is the New Green.” This

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  • County Hall Corner: Planning for the Future0

    Larry Stout

    I am a year late in highlighting the 200th anniversary of the birth of the man considered to be the Father of American Landscape Architecture. Born on April 26, 1822, Frederick Law Olmsted’s most notable accomplishment was constructing Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City and designing 100 other public parks. Olmsted also

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  • Popular Trends in Home Exteriors

    Popular Trends in Home Exteriors0

    Family Features

    Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace the latest exterior design trends. Trends come and go, but recognition of the current fashions can help homeowners create that highly sought-after

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  • Start Your Genealogy Journey

    Start Your Genealogy Journey0

    Webb Weekly

    Genealogy fascinates much of the general public. The number of people learning more about their families and heritage through genealogy increases year to year. According to FamilyTree.com, genealogy is the second only to gardening as the most popular hobby in the United States. People explore genealogy for many reasons, including learning about their ancestry. A

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Creating a Management Plan0

    Jon Pries

    Most people would agree that if you are serious about accomplishing a goal, you need a plan. This becomes even more critical when you are looking at a complex set of goals, and time and money may be limited. Such just might be the case if you are a landowner, a member of a hunting

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  • Bird Watching0

    Ken Hunter

    I’d be the first to admit that I am not an avid bird watcher; don’t misunderstand, I enjoy seeing and identifying all the different birds, but I am not a serious, dedicated bird watcher like some people I know. While I may not keep a check-off list of the birds I spot each year, as

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  • Budget-Friendly Ways to Freshen Up Your Home’s Exterior

    Budget-Friendly Ways to Freshen Up Your Home’s Exterior0

    Family Features

    As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is difficult to gauge, as such endeavors run the gamut from complex projects like a kitchen overhaul to simpler ones like painting a room inside a home. Indeed, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry

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  • STEP AmeriCorps and Partners Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed passionately in justice and the concept of service to others and the “beloved community.” It is in this spirit that The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is held as a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable

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  • The Community Theater League Entertainment for All Ages0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The Community Theatre League (CTL) was founded in 1976. They had a vision of, “creating a true community-driven organization focused on making, promoting, and supporting the performing arts.” They hoped to encourage local participation, so it was decided that there would be no membership dues or annual meetings and that auditions would be open to

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  • Billtown All-Stars to Host Charity Fundraising Concert0

    Press Release
    • December 21, 2022

    On Friday, December 23rd from 6:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m., The Genetti Hotel Terrace Garden Ballroom in downtown Williamsport, PA will be featuring live music from 5 regional performing artists to raise money & awareness for the American Heart Association. Hosted by The Billtown All-Stars – a local non-profit musical group who will be performing

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  • Frances Tipton Hunter Williamsport’s Answer to Norman Rockwell To Be Honored with Historical Marker0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It was announced recently that the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has authorized a Pennsylvania historical marker honoring late, distinguished local artist Frances Tipton Hunter to be erected locally. The marker is to be dedicated sometime in 2023. It has been speculated that the maker is to be placed appropriately enough in Way’s Garden, the

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  • Candle in the Window

    Candle in the Window0

    Andrea McElroy

    Christmas is an amazing time of year. There are so many things to do, to plan for, and to see. One of those things is Christmas lights. Every year people dig them out or buy the latest trend and decorate their trees and their homes with these colorful and cheerful reminders of the holiday season.

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  • A Red Flash in the Bright Snowy Landscape0

    Ken Hunter

    I know Christmas is close at hand, but this is not a story about Santa and his reindeer swooping down on a snowy landscape to deliver presents. The red flash I’m talking about here is that of a male cardinal, and fortunately, their sightings are fairly common even into the winter months here in Pennsylvania.

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  • The Salvation Army’s 2022 Festival of Trees0

    Press Release

    At Christmastime in Williamsport, The Salvation Army is known for not only red kettles and bell ringing, but also its annual Festival of Trees display and auction at the Lycoming Mall. Now in its 20th year, The Salvation Army’s Festival of Trees has become a beloved community tradition—and a significant fundraiser to help those in

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  • Williamsport Sun: November 27, 1925 – Bal Masque, Most Elaborate Function Here in Years0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Bal Masque which was held in the ballroom of the Park Hotel Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Art Guild was one of the most elaborate, if not the most elaborate of the kind that has ever been seen in this city in many years. The committee in charge worked tirelessly to make

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  • Great Gifts for School-Aged Children

    Great Gifts for School-Aged Children0

    Family Features

    Successful shopping for adults on a holiday list often involves identifying a loved one’s favorite hobby and then finding something that makes that hobby even more enjoyable. For example, a new e-reader can be just what the family bookworm needs to make reading even more immersive. School-aged children may not be so simple to shop

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  • 23rd Annual Victorian Christmas and Related Activities Takes Place This Weekend. November 18 to 200

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    By Lou Hunsinger, Jr. One of the most highly anticipated annual events to kick off the Holiday Season in fine fashion will occur again this weekend, November 18 to 20, when the 23rdst Annual Victorian Christmas and related activities are held. The Victorian Christmas Committee presents the event under the auspices of Preservation Williamsport. The

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  • Five Ways to Make Your Home Smell Fresh and Clean

    Five Ways to Make Your Home Smell Fresh and Clean0

    Family Features

    A clean and inviting home doesn’t just look tidy, it smells pleasantly refreshing, too. However, running a household can be a stinky business and it may take some special effort to make your living spaces feel more welcoming. Consider these sensible ideas to improve the scents throughout your home: Bring the Outside In Fresh air

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  • Missional Strategy: What We Do0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This article is the second installment in a series of articles called “Missional Strategy: Why we do what we do the way we do it.” Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. It is in Matthew 16:18 that Jesus introduces the world to something new when He declares, “On this rock, I will build

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  • Making Tomato Sauce with Momma

    Making Tomato Sauce with Momma0

    Andrea McElroy

    My momma is probably reading the title of this, going, “Oh boy.” She never knows what I may write, but the day we made sauce, we said what a good column this would make. We have been harvesting food together for years, but I remember when I was a little girl, my mom would be

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  • Christmas in a Store Near You0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    Frost on the pumpkins, a cool nip in the air, and the mountains getting dressed in their finest shades of crimson red, golden yellow, and vibrant orange means it’s that time of year. Time for Christmas! The jumpstart on Christmas began two weeks after Labor Day when Santa left cases of Christmas sweets at local

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  • How to Support Loved Ones Who Have Breast Cancer0

    Family Features

    Efforts to educate women about breast cancer have helped raise awareness of the disease and just how treatable it is when detected early. Despite that, a diagnosis can still be difficult for women and their families. When someone close to you is affected by breast cancer, priorities suddenly change and you may be wondering what

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  • Prepare Your Garden for Winter’s Onslaught0

    Webb Weekly
    • September 21, 2022

    Individuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants. The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall

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  • Gardening Journal0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    As the gardening season winds down, consider starting a garden journal. Maintaining detailed notes from one season to the next will help with consistency and remind you of techniques that worked and the ones that did not. My garden journal begins the day I sow my first seeds. I note the type of seed, how

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  • Protect Landscapes From Wildlife and More0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Over the Winter Landscapes are vulnerable to the elements during the cold weather months. Everything from de-icing products to hungry animals to the weight of snow can affect trees, shrubs and other plants. Just because certain greenery will go dormant during the winter doesn’t mean landscape maintenance ends when the mercury dips. Homeowners can take

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  • Did You Know?0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Did You Know? Gardening enthusiasts recognize that fall is not a time to rest on their laurels. In fact, fall is a great season to spend time in the yard. The Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Amherst indicates fall is the ideal time to improve the soil for

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  • A Beginner’s Guide to Fall Planting and Maintenance0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that soil temperatures in many regions of the country may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start

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  • Guide to Outdoor Lighting0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Lighting is an essential component of interior and exterior home design. Not only does lighting add style and make spaces more appealing, when done correctly, it also makes a home safer and more functional. Homeowners who plan to utilize outdoor spaces like backyards, front porches and walkways to the fullest should think carefully about lighting.

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  • Dove Season About to Open0

    Ken Hunter

    It doesn’t seem possible that I would be writing about hunting; after all, it seems like we are in the middle of a long, hot, dry summer and far from any kind of hunting scenario but believe it or not, dove season is about to get underway. Dove season opens September 1 and runs through

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  • Fundraising Campaign to Renovate Montoursville’s Flight 800 Memorial Gardens Being Conducted0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    July 17, 1996, is one of the darkest days in local history. That is the day that 16 Montoursville High School students and five adult chaperones were killed in the explosion and crash of TWA Flight 800. In an effort to reverentially commemorate and remember them, a special Flight 800 Memorial Gardens was erected in

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  • 35th Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association Show August 4th to 7th0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    If you enjoy the roar and belching of engines and like antique farm machinery on display and in action, then the Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association’s (LVAMA) new show grounds at 899 Lower Bodines Road, Trout Run will be the place for you from Thursday, August 4 to Sunday, August 7. Each LVAMA show has

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  • Three Ways to Foster Creativity0

    Dave Bellomo

    All of us have things we want to accomplish. They might be simple tasks such as planting a garden or composing an email, or they may be more elaborate such as writing a business plan or coming up with an idea for a big project at work. Whatever the aim, some level of creativity is

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