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  • The Benefits of Planting Native Species

    The Benefits of Planting Native Species0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not realize that native plants are much better for

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  • How to Make Homes Safer From Fires0

    Webb Weekly

    Over a five-year period beginning in 2015 and 2019, fire departments across the United States responded to roughly 347,000 home structure fires per year. That data, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, underscores the significance of home fire protection measures. Smoke detectors are a key component of fire protection, but there’s much more homeowners

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  • County Hall Corner: Don’t Mock the Monarchy0

    Larry Stout

    The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla, king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, occurred on May 6th at Westminster Abbey. About 100 heads of state worldwide traveled to London for the occasion. It was estimated that as many as a billion people all over the globe watched

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  • Bite back Against Lyme Disease

    Bite back Against Lyme Disease0

    Family Features

    Among the tall grasses and wildflowers that sprout each spring and summer lies a stealth predator just waiting for its chance at an easy meal. Ticks may be small in stature, but their impact on bite victims is potentially significant. Preventing Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses comes down to following some key steps. Learn

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  • We Are in a Battle for the Soul of America0

    Jim Webb

    I have waited to write this article until President Joe Biden officially announced his intention regarding the 2024 election. Last Tuesday, he did just that, releasing a video asking the American people for more time to “finish this job.” Before I get started, I want to clarify that I would be writing the same words

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  • Moving Towards May0

    Jim Webb

    As I awoke early and watched the news, it was just more of the same. Please don’t let as-seen-on-TV affect your mental health; turn it off, pray, and go about your day. There are a few topics I’ve been meaning to hit, as well as some words from you on black bear break-ins, so away

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance to Honor Several For Outstanding Community Service At Their May 3 Banquet0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A long-time radio personality, a business developer and community activist, a dedicated sports volunteer, and several “unsung heroes” are among those to be honored at this year’s annual Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Genetti Hotel. The guest speaker for the banquet has overcome some daunting obstacles

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  • Common Allergy Triggers

    Common Allergy Triggers0

    Family Features

    The human body is a well-oiled machine that is a wonder of biological efficiency when working properly. The body’s immune system is integral to keeping a person healthy, and it does that by recognizing foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and then launching an attack to eradicate them. Sometimes, however, the body treats outside

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  • Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day

    Area Episcopal Churches Welcome New Honeybee Hives on Earth Day0

    Press Release

    In 2022, Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (844 West Fourth Street, Williamsport) made a commitment to step outside their church walls and seek more direct ways to empower its neighbors to thrive. The church built a community garden and began a pollinator program. Non-stinging bee houses were hung outside the church, and a honeybee hive was placed

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  • Pennsylvania’s Trout0

    Ken Hunter

    Trout season is now well underway in our state, and a good number of anglers are pursuing a variety of trout species in lakes and streams. When it comes to trout fishing in Pennsylvania, the most commonly caught trout will be rainbows, browns, and brookies, and for good reason — they are the ones most

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  • This Week’s LION: Mike McMunn and Vietnam Vets

    This Week’s LION: Mike McMunn and Vietnam Vets0

    Larry Stout

    When George Heiges stepped down from Director of the Office of Veteran Affairs for Lycoming County in June of 2019, I felt the position would be impossible to fill. In Director Heiges’ eight-year term, he had established Lycoming County as not only having one of the best Veterans Affairs Office in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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  • When the Music Stops0

    Scott Lowery

    For several months leading up to the NCAA’s March 12 Selection Sunday announcement of which teams would receive invitations to the “Big Dance,” many of the potential invitees were as nervous as teenagers eagerly anticipating their inclusion in a big high school social. The saying “been there, done that” is commonplace in our vernacular, and

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  • Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

    Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health0

    Family Features

    There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key. “Getting a good night’s sleep every night is vital to cardiovascular health,” said Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M.,

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  • What to Do After an Auto Accident

    What to Do After an Auto Accident0

    Family Features

    Car accidents occur every day. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than five million car accidents in the United States every year. Forty-three percent of car accidents resulted in injuries in 2020. No one wants to get into an automobile accident, which can be stressful and even fatal.

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  • Three Simple Maintenance Strategies That Can Keep Cars Running Longer

    Three Simple Maintenance Strategies That Can Keep Cars Running Longer0

    Family Features

    The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers. According to the Consumer Price Index Summary from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, buyers paid 12.2 percent more for new vehicles in January 2022 than they had in January 2021. Faced with such a significant increase in price,

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  • How to Reduce Your Risk of Driving Distracted

    How to Reduce Your Risk of Driving Distracted0

    Family Features

    The prevalence of technology has ensured that many things are competing for people’s attention at any given moment. That includes when people are driving, which has contributed to a dangerous phenomenon known as distracted driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were nearly 36,000 fatal crashes involving distracted drivers in 2020. Such

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