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  • Sports Turkey Talking0

    Scott Lowery

    Thanksgiving is the time of year when families gather far and near It’s been a tradition since 1620 that includes a feast of plenty, There’re many hugs for those we hold dear and football teams for which to cheer, Pause and reflect those memories great, enjoy the day, and celebrate! If your family’s Thanksgiving is

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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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  • Montoursville Junior High Football0

    Family Features

    Goes Undefeated The Montoursville junior high football team (7th & 8th Grades) finished its season undefeated with a 9-0 record. It is only the second undefeated junior high team in Montoursville history. The other undefeated team was in 1966 and they only played six games. Montoursville swept through nine tough opponents consisting of Hughesville, Lewisburg,

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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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  • All Vivaldi Concert Kicks Off Williamsport Civic Chorus’s 80th Anniversary Concert Season0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    An “All Vivaldi Holiday” will kick off the Williamsport Civic Chorus’ 80th anniversary concert season when they present the concert on Sunday, November 12 at 3 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral at 844 West Fourth Street. The concert will feature soloists and a small orchestra under the baton of Musical Director Michael Connor. The

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  • UPMC Physician: Debunking Common Emergency Department Myths0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Emergency departments (EDs) are essential to the communities they serve and the hospitals they support. They provide exceptional and immediate care to patients. The ED is the most active and critical department of a hospital with a constant flow of incoming patients, many of which are very ill or critical. It’s 24/7/365 work and the

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  • County Hall Corner: Something to Think About0

    Larry Stout

    After focusing on candidates for the past couple of months, let’s shift the focus to our own well-being. Many folks who are concerned about their health prioritize exercise, diet, and proper rest. But there is something else that is necessary that no one seems to mention. It is in your brain, and it has to

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  • Library Offers New Family History Research Database0

    Press Release

    The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., through the state’s POWER Library portal is now offering the MyHeritage Library Edition. This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries. Content Includes: –

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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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  • The Five Failures of Us – Overcoming Division0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This is the third article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Division isn’t a Christian thing; it’s a human thing. The recent COVID pandemic is a prime example of division fueled by sharply differing beliefs about the truth. The same is true for

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  • The Story of Count Dracula

    The Story of Count Dracula0

    Family Features
    • October 25, 2023

    The image of a menacing yet somewhat alluring man with canines piercing the neck of an unsuspecting victim has been circulating for more than 100 years, and is believed to have evolved from ancient Romanian folklore. Count Dracula, a mythical, blood-sucking undead creature, is based on a very real individual who has a unique place

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  • Clark & the Hawkeyes0

    Scott Lowery

    It was a bit early for Halloween, but as I flicked by the channels, remote in hand, I thought my eyes must have been deceiving me. Amid a Sunday full of NFL football, soccer, motor cross, drag racing, tennis, cornhole, pickle ball, and even a rodeo available on the TV screen, the Big Ten channel

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  • UPMC Expert: The Role of Genetics in Breast Cancer Risk0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Genetic testing to discover ancestry is common practice and sometimes discovering your family history can reveal unexpected connections, new storylines, and a world of new relatives. But, there’s another benefit for some specific types of genetic testing. The genes you inherit can help doctors determine your cancer risk, including your risk for breast and ovarian

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  • New Digs for Lyco0

    Scott Lowery

    Williamsport’s Brandon Park has hosted many baseball games throughout its long history. Driving by the venerable location these days, if one looks closely, it might be possible to spot the immortal bird Phoenix, which is said to obtain new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. From the park’s northeast corner, a transformation

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  • Introducing the 2023-2024 School Board Student Representatives

    Introducing the 2023-2024 School Board Student Representatives0

    Webb Weekly

    Young leaders at Williamsport Area High School are selected each year to serve as school board student representatives. This year’s student representatives, seniors Cyn-sere Coney, Faye Moore and Muireann Tran, are active in their school community, playing roles in everything from National Art Honor Society to clubs, improv troupes and more. In their role as representatives, the

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  • ’Tis the Season for Things that go Bump in the Night0

    Dave Bellomo

    Whether you are a true believer in the paranormal or a hardline skeptic, no one can deny that some things are a mystery. Maybe you have an old house and hear voices at night. Maybe your keys aren’t where you left them the night before. (If you are like me, you are just getting forgetful.)

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  • More Frightening than a Ghost Story0

    Jim Webb

    I think editor Steph made a great choice for our annual Halloween contest. This year, the kids will be Guessing Ghosts. She has all the details and information on the next page. My favorite part of the kids showing off their counting skills is when the winners come in to pick up the prizes. I

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The League of Lady Poisoners,” written and illustrated by Lisa Perrin

    The Bookworm Sez: “The League of Lady Poisoners,” written and illustrated by Lisa Perrin0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    The bon-bons look absolutely yummy. You heard there’s a special creme inside them, so you’ll be sure to have one or five. The pies smell delicious; sweetness and a nip of sour, your favorite. Cake, cookies, pile that plate and forget the diet. As in the new book, “The League of Lady Poisoners,” written and

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  • Taber Museum Hosts a Society Program on Privy Pit Digs0

    Webb Weekly

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will hold its monthly Society Program on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 2pm in the Community Room. The lecture, sponsored by Van Campen Motors, is free and open to the public. Robert E. Lee, III, will be the guest speaker, speaking on his experiences

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  • Finality of 1620

    Scott Lowery

    It was a private ceremony without any witnesses. In the approaching twilight of October’s first day, the annual ritual was carried out with the solemn resolve that the MLB season had concluded in much the same manner as recent seasons. As an ardent and all too often suffering fan of the Boston Red Sox and

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  • County Hall Corner: The No Hate Debate0

    Larry Stout

    If there is one prevailing aspect of today’s political climate, it is hate. And hate has no boundaries, so even a simple forum of four potential county commissioners could have turned into a shouting match. Instead, the program that took place on Tuesday, October 3rd, at the Eagle Grange #1 in Montgomery was more like

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  • UPMC Expert: Restore Your Pelvic Floor0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Are you nervous to sneeze or laugh too hard? Have you stopped running, jumping, or other certain physical movements because you fear leaking? You are not alone. Urinary incontinence affects about 50% of adult women and up to 10% of adult men, with percentages increasing with age. Other symptoms of pelvic floor disorders including bladder

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Than Awareness0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is More Than Awareness. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national conversation. But we know that to help those facing

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  • Great Music with the Liberty Classic Community Band Festival0

    Press Release

    The 12th Annual Liberty Classic Band Festival is coming to Williamsport’s Community Arts Center with a free concert on Sunday, October 8, at 1:30 p.m. At the helm of this year’s musical extravaganza will once again be the legendary Air Force band director and internationally acclaimed musician Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, masterfully assisted by conductor,

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “American Castle: One Hundred Years of Mar-a-Lago” by Mary C. Shanklin

    The Bookworm Sez: “American Castle: One Hundred Years of Mar-a-Lago” by Mary C. Shanklin0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    If those walls could talk. If only the floors could say who walked across them, carrying towels, suitcases, or boxes. Would the doors say who slammed them, or why? Could the windows tell who peered from their glassy sides? If the walls of a building could talk – say, the ones in “American Castle” by

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  • Public Services, Local History and Reference Director At James V. Brown Library Wears Several Hats0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The James V. Brown Library is not just a place for books; it is also a rich repository of things dealing with public services, local history, and reference. Several months ago, the Library hired someone to help oversee this rich collection and to help manage it for more efficient use by the public. That someone

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  • The Origins of Oktoberfest0

    Family Features

    Oktoberfest is a celebration that transcends geographical boundaries. Much like people in various pockets of the globe celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo even if they have little or no connection to Ireland or Mexico, respectively, Bavarian heritage is not a prerequisite for participation in Oktoberfest revelry. According to Oktoberfest.de, each year millions

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  • State Game Lands Tours Just Up the Road0

    Press Release

    Roll the windows down, enjoy the scenery and breathe in the fresh air. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s driving tours through state game lands are just up the road. Eight tours are scheduled throughout the state in 2023, the first of which will be held Sunday, Oct. 1. The tours provide a good example of the

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  • An Honor Bestowed0

    Scott Lowery

    As stadium monikers go Lycoming College’s Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex, Person Field, Coach Frank Girardi Stadium is quite a mouthful. But the latest name to be honored at its Union Avenue address was added before the beloved coach’s family, friends, and a few hundred of his former players during pre-game ceremonies at the Warriors’

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  • Two Decades of Helping You Find the Guy0

    Jim Webb

    As most of you who read my column regularly know — I love to use musical references and lyrics occasionally. As we have quietly been celebrating our 20th year of publishing the Webb Weekly, The Steve Miller Band seemed to hit it right on the nose with the words — time keeps on slipping, slipping,

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  • Becoming a Dog Person

    Becoming a Dog Person0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I had never considered myself to be a dog person. Not that I was anti-dog or anything; I just didn’t think they were for me. I was always a cat lady (and still am!). When Steve started talking about getting a dog four-ish years ago, I was a little hesitant. But I figured I’d be

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