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Bogey Golf

Golf, Sports
December 19, 2018

Make This Season on the Slopes Safe and Successful 0

Skiing, Sports
December 5, 2018

Skiing and snowboarding remain very popular among athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who refuse to be relegated to the couch upon the arrival of winter weather. For the millions of men, women and children who can’t wait to hit the slopes each winter, the thrill of racing down snow-covered mountainsides is a feeling unlike any other.

The Most Unkindest Cut of All 0

Tim Hartzell

Faith
December 5, 2018

Have you ever noticed that people do awful things to each other? Silly question, right? We’ve all been on the receiving end of rude and hurtful behavior. And if we care to admit it, we’ve also dished out our fair share, even if unintentionally. We live in a tough world and trespasses happen all the

The Roving Sportsman… Tagged Out — Now What?0

Jon Pries

Outdoors
December 5, 2018

Let’s say that you are one of the lucky hunters who have tagged a bear, or perhaps tagged a buck and/or doe and is now finished trying to obtain wild game for the freezer and dinner table. The bear skin is at the taxidermist to become a rug and your buck’s antlers are being prepared

Gerry’s World 0

Jim Webb

Editorials
November 28, 2018

Even in death, Gerry Ayers marched to the beat of his own drum. Or maybe a better way to say it is that he drove to the sound of his own music. He was truly one of the good guys that just had a little different approach to life than most, or maybe I should

Saying Goodbye 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials
November 28, 2018

More than ten years. Over 300 columns. Gerry Ayers was one of Webb Weekly’s most dedicated columnists. His columns were smart, funny and well written. He will be missed. Missed by the Webb staff. Missed by the folks at the Country Club. Missed by those at Fairfield. Missed by everyone he played tennis with or

November is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month 0

Press Release

Charity, Homelessness
November 28, 2018

The YWCA Northcentral PA recognizes the month of November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. As the only long-term shelter for homeless women and women with children, our goal is to make the community more informed about how homelessness plagues many individuals in Lycoming County. Liberty House is a permanent supportive housing program for women

County Hall Corner: Getting Engaged 0

Larry Stout

Politics
November 28, 2018

There are three reasons that the general public attends public municipal meetings — to engage, enrage, and enjoy. The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners meets twice weekly with occasional exceptions due to holidays or training events. The Tuesday meeting is a “work session,” meaning that the commissioners review the items that will be voted on

The Roving Sportsman… A Pennsylvania Tradition 0

Jon Pries

Outdoors
November 28, 2018

On this past Monday, more than a million hunters hit Penn’s woods in pursuit of whitetail deer. Schools closed for the day throughout the Commonwealth since a great percentage of students, teachers and staff would, no doubt, have been absent for the day with some variation of “buck fever” or “one-day deer flu”! Being a

Bears – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.0

Ken Hunter

Outdoors
November 28, 2018

The statewide archery season and the statewide firearms season for bears in Pennsylvania is now over however we still have the extended season for several days in late November that varies according to the wildlife management unit being hunted. With around 20,000 bears now roaming Pennsylvania’s woodlands your chances of success are pretty reasonable. While

Christmas Fun Coloring Contest …2

Press Release

Arts, Contests
November 28, 2018

Come one, come all and gather ‘round the Christmas tree! It is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Crayons and pencils, paint and glitter, cotton balls and stickers! Bring your best and enter to win! Our new elves have arrived from the North Pole! Tiramisu,

Bragalone Ends College Career on High Note 0

Scott Lowery

Sports
November 28, 2018

As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard clock, the most-played college rivalry in the nation was about to conclude its 154th game. It was a big deal. It mattered little that the neighboring participants were both bringing down the curtain on disappointing seasons, this was Lehigh and Lafayette and whether you were a Mountain

Grit: November 26, 1961 – Bartenders Enjoy Profits of Legalized Late Closings 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Old News
November 28, 2018

About 60 boisterous Williamsport taverns, and 20 disgruntled club owners hailed and heralded the legalization of longer hours for an additional two hours until 2 a.m. Sundays. The new law permitting the two-hour extension, passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. David Lawrence, is expected to hurt private clubs throughout the

Ulmer Euphoria 0

Scott Lowery

Contests, Kitchen
November 28, 2018

“It hit me like a deer in the headlights,” was the excited reaction of Montoursville’s Rachael Ulmer as she and her family re-entered their Bella Vista home following their ten-day stay at the Genetti Hotel awaiting the results of KISS-FM’s Extreme Kitchen Makeover contest. Dozens of onlookers consisting of sponsoring contractors, news media and friends

To Santa or Not to Santa 0

Bernadette Ulsamer

Arts
November 28, 2018

As a little girl, one of the magical things I loved about Christmas was Santa Claus. I loved the songs about him, and the movies, like “Miracle on 34th Street.” Every year, I willed myself to stay up until he came so I could catch a glimpse of him. Of course, I never did see

An Appreciation of The Jaded Eyed: Gerry Ayers 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Local News
November 28, 2018

Last week the Webb Weekly family experienced the terrible loss of Gerry Ayers, known to his readers as “The Jaded Eye.” I was lucky enough to have known Gerry many years before he became associated with Webb Weekly. Gerry and I worked together as part-time clerks at “Jocks” sporting goods store on the Golden Strip

District 4 Athletes Continue to Prove Themselves on the Next Level 0

Brett Crossley

Sports
November 28, 2018

District 4 has continued to prove itself with top athletes makings statements at the highest levels. This fall season was no different as surprises and championships jumped out for highlights throughout the three-month-long season. There are plenty of standouts to look back on, but here are just a few as the fall season comes to

Caringi Carries on Family Tradition With Signing to Attend St. Bonaventure University 0

Brett Crossley

Sports
November 28, 2018

Parents on both sides, surrounded by friends, coaches, his principal, Athletic Director, and a banner with the Millionaires logo spread across it. This was the situation Williamsport’s Kyle Caringi faced as he prepared to sign his letter of intent to attend St. Bonaventure University on National Signing Day in the library of Williamsport High School.

Thanksgiving Day in America 0

Jim Webb

Editorials
November 21, 2018

I wish everyone a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. The holiday kick-off is at our doorstep, complete with an early walk in a winter wonderland. Yeah, I think I could have waited for that. But you have to admit, there’s nothing like the beauty of that first falling snow. That perfect white blanket covering the

Happy Thanksgiving 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials
November 21, 2018

It’s time for my annual Thanksgiving list! As you join friends and family this Thanksgiving, take a moment to remember all the things you have to be thankful for this year. Times get tough, but there is always a bright side and listing them out often makes the bad seem a little better. My family

Time to Say Goodbye 0

Gerry Ayers

Commentary, Lifestyles
November 21, 2018

Well everyone, my time has come to say goodbye to writing my weekly column. Where have the ten years gone? I forged a bond with my readers and Webb staff, and it will be sorely missed. However, I am very weak now. It’s difficult to walk, and I get short of breath. I have fought