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The Striped Skunk0
- Outdoors
- January 2, 2019
This week’s article stinks! Whether you are an outdoors person or not we have all had the opportunity to whiff the little black and white critters greatest defense mechanism — scent. It’s not at all unusual to be driving down the road and encounter a fresh road killed skunk and depending on which way the
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 26, 2018
This is always one of my favorite weeks of the year at Webb Weekly. Not only because I get to stretch my legs (and word count) on page 2, but because of WHY. Though he wouldn’t want me to tell you, throughout the year Jimmy does a lot for our community. Be it through charities,
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“My Christmas” By Nyseim Williams, 3rd Grade Jackson Primary School0
- Local News
- December 12, 2018
The reason why I like Christmas is because it’s God’s birthday, and because of the meaning of giving. Sometimes I don’t like the presents, but I take them to be nice. My favorite part about Christmas is spending time with my family. My big brother is disabled, so I love him a lot. It’s like
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… On Being Thankful0
- Outdoors
- November 21, 2018
Thanksgiving Day is a traditional time when we get together with family and friends, sit around the dining room table feasting on roast turkey and all the trimmings and then retire to the living room to watch football games or just spend time enjoying each other’s company. But it is also a time to reflect
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: Holiday Gift Guide By Terri Schlichenmeyer0
The mistletoe is hung, and so are the garlands, the ornaments, window decorations, and lights. You’d be ready for the holidays, too, if you weren’t hung up on a gift for that one certain person. Now what? Now head to the bookstore with this column in-hand, and look for one of these great books…. FICTION
READ MOREA T-Van and JRT Air Views0
- Arts
- October 31, 2018
There’s going to come a time, and it should be fun, that our pets will be able to communicate to us with more than a mere bark or meow. Some type of app, linked to their brain, plugged into our laptop or cell phone will expose their thoughts, channel and funnel them, then translate them
READ MORENatural Ice Baths0
- Sports
- October 24, 2018
HEY. YOU WEREN’T IN THE PAPER THIS WEEK. OK. I missed another deadline and thanks to those who continue to remind. There’s actually a great story behind my mishap, and I will do my best to explain. But before I begin, I want to say cheers to the handful of fans. Your feedback and praise
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Halloween Superstitions Revealed0
Halloween is steeped in tradition. Halloween season also is a time of year when superstitions take root and add to the spooky and often silly nature of the holiday. Some Halloween traditions can be traced back to the ancient Celts and their belief that spirits of the deceased were able to wander the earth during
READ MOREHow to Banish Pet Odors From a Home0
- Advice
- September 19, 2018
Dogs, cats, birds, and lizards have evolved from wild animals and outdoor companions to become beloved, largely domesticated members of the family. The number of pets in homes across the country continues to grow. According to Statista, as of March 2017, 94.2 million cats and 89.7 million dogs were estimated to live in the United
READ MOREDeer Predation – A Hot Topic0
- Outdoors
- August 15, 2018
I suspect that most Pennsylvania hunters are well aware that the subject of deer and deer management can be controversial at times — especially when it comes to how many deer we have and what influences deer numbers. There are some who claim deer numbers are too low because we are killing too many does,
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Tips for Welcoming a Feline to the Family0
Introducing a feline into the family can be an exciting time, but it’s important to remember that a new home is often a big change for a little cat. Whether it’s a kitten or an adult cat, providing your new pet with proper nutrition, the comforts of a good home and engaging playtime are just
READ MOREI Got What I Wanted. Now What?0
- Commentary
- July 11, 2018
It must have been over seven years ago that I whined and moaned (using a Webb column as my venting post) that cool, functional, consumer-friendly items weren’t appearing before our very eyes as promised. You know, the flying cars, the interspace shuttles, the automatic kitchens, the rotating windmills in our yards. I mean, even the
READ MORECutters Carvings 7/11/180
Cutters Roster Moves July 1 – Announced that Kevin Martir has joined the club as a coach July 2 – 1B Edwin Rodriguez and OF Matt Vierling promoted to Lakewood (A) July 3 – LHP Keylan Killgore added to the Williamsport roster July 4 – Released LHP Orestes Melendez Cutters Partnering with LiveSource for In-Stadium
READ MORETips for Safe Summer Travel with Pets0
- Pets
- July 11, 2018
With warmer weather, people often spend more time on summer trips with family. These trips can be more enjoyable when your four-legged friends tag along, but it can be less of a vacation if your pets are uncomfortable on the road. “Taking pets out of their homes can induce stress on both the pets and
READ MOREHappy Fourth of July!0
- Editorials, Events
- July 4, 2018
The Fourth of July has long been one of my favorite holidays. Not only do we get to celebrate the independence of our country, but we get to do it with fireworks and picnic food — which happen to be some of my favorite things! Plus, unlike other holidays, there’s no pressure with the 4th.
READ MORECutters Carvings: July 4th 20180
- Sports
- July 4, 2018
Cutters Add Phillies 1st Round Pick to Roster The Cutters had a flurry of player moves last week including the addition of the Phillies 1st round draft pick, 3B Alec Bohm (Wichita State), to the Williamsport roster. Other 2018 draft picks joining the team include; RHP Tyler Carr (31st Rd., Univ. South Alabama), RHP James
READ MOREFrom Depression Glass to Waterford Crystal0
- Lifestyles, Memories
- May 30, 2018
My first trip to the Corning, NY glass plant was a well-planned one; my parents drove us there, but instead of stopping at a restaurant for lunch, my mother packed a picnic basket full of sandwiches and condiments. Father stopped at a well-trimmed grove along the way to upstate New York, which had a single
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The Roving Sportsman… They’re So Cute!0
- Outdoors
- May 30, 2018
Well, it’s that time of year when we need a gentle reminder. And the reminder is that Mother Nature has things well in hand and doesn’t need interference by well-intended humans. I refer to the fact that in the next several weeks young of all kinds will come into this world — from baby birds
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Here’s Something Out of the Blue0
- Cars, Commentary
- May 23, 2018
Rational decisions sometimes can’t be made during irrational times. Especially when it involves men and women who truly love the machines that take us through life, or in many cases, BACK in life. This isn’t like we haven’t met before; by now it’s a weekly event (celebration), of how I can haunt you or taunt
READ MOREWho Says You Don’t Learn Anything in Kindergarten?0
Lest anyone think that a significant mentor can’t enter your life early on, I’ve got other thoughts on that and wanted to share someone who was very influential to me at a tender age. How young? How about kindergarten? I was blessed to have the one, and only Mrs. Sipe lead the way in the
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How to Control Common Spring Pests0
- Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
Just when winter thaws out and people are anxious to enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious lawns of spring, pesky pests can appear and impact comfort levels and safety. Many pests resume their levels of activity as spring draws closer and temperatures warm up. The presence of these insects and rodents may cause problems in
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Meow House A No Kill Shelter Since 19940
- Local News, Shelters
- March 28, 2018
There are probably hundreds of stray cats and other animals that wander the area seeking food, shelter, and love. Some of the shelters that these animals may end up in, perhaps after a fixed period of time may be euthanized, the Meow House at 214 Deckman Hollow in the Cogan Station area is not one
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Former US Olympic Standout Softball Pitcher Jennie Finch To Conduct Clinic At Liberty Arena March 240
By Lou Hunsinger Jr. Young softballers seeking to improve their game will have the opportunity to learn from one of the best when former U.S. Olympic Softball Team standout and Gold Medalist, Jennie Finch conducts a clinic at the Liberty Arena in downtown Williamsport on Saturday, March 24. Time magazine once described Jennie Finch as
READ MORE26th Annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival0
- Entertainment, Music
- March 21, 2018
Audition Concert to be Held Saturday, March 24 The time has come again for the Billtown Blues Association, BBA, to hold their 26th annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival Audition Concert where local and regional musicians compete for the coveted spot on the BBA festival stage performing along with confirmed national and international acts. The BBA
READ MOREI Can’t Wait FORE Spring.0
- Uncategorized
- February 28, 2018
Mother Nature can be such a tease. Especially in the month of February. I love North Central PA but this is just crazy. A groundhog predicts another 42 days of darkness and then our temperatures jump to the mid-60s. Dude? Now it’s back to Kelvin with a possibility of sleet and snow. I don’t know
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Insinger and Ross Make History on a Special Day for Loyalsock Basketball0
- Sports
- February 21, 2018
Loyalsock’s Ron “CI” Insinger Gymnasium is usually buzzing with activity, but it was unusually full last Saturday as the Lancers took on Athens in the middle of the afternoon. Balloons hung from the railing lining the top of the gym, and a larger than usual student section filled in the bleachers in the far corner.
READ MOREMifflinburg’s Tanner Stoltzfus Joins Elusive 1,000-Point Club0
- Sports
- February 7, 2018
It was the middle of the first quarter at Ron “CI” Insinger gymnasium, and the crowd and players could tell something special was brewing. Mifflinburg’s Tanner Stoltzfus was closing in on 1,000 career points, which has widely become the mark of a truly impactful player at the high school level. Stoltzfus crossed the plateau with
READ MOREPrejudice Always Hurts0
- Uncategorized
- February 7, 2018
The word prejudice simply means to pre-judge. When we pass judgment on someone before we know anything about him or her, we are guilty of prejudice. I grew up in a very prejudiced environment — and then I became a victim of my own prejudice. Let me tell you about it. When I was about
READ MOREWhy Dog-Earing Isn’t the Cat’s Meow0
- Editorials
- January 31, 2018
Is dog-earing a big deal to me? Does an unflushed toilet bother you? For those who don’t remember, or refuse to admit it continues, a dog-ear is a folded down corner of a book page. The name came about because wolves’ ears stand erect while the ears of many breeds of dogs flop over. People
READ MOREBrima Finds His Spot to Give Loyalsock Even More of a Punch Underneath0
- Sports
- January 24, 2018
When Bam Brima joined Loyalsock’s basketball team, he was already behind after a highly successful season on the gridiron. Brima was described by most coaches and fans as raw, but once polished could be a key part of the team. Brima might have exceeded expectations in how fast he has found his spot within the
READ MORECoyotes’ Numbers Increasing in Pennsylvania0
At this point, in all my years of hunting, I have done nothing to slow the increase in the coyote population in our state. While hunting deer and bears I have spotted coyotes, but no situation ever arose where I could get a decent shot. A couple of times I even tried calling at night
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 27, 2017
So clearly I am not Jimmy. He will be back next week, but I stole his space to give him some credit that he would never think he deserves. Jimmy does a lot for the community and the people in the community and it goes mostly unrecognized, and I think everyone deserves a thank you
READ MOREAutumn Outdoor Life and Liberty0
- Editorials
- September 28, 2016
What an absolutely amazing time of year to enjoy our home area of Penn’s Woods, “Hunting, fishing and loving every day” as country artist Luke Bryan sings it. “It’s the prayer a country boy prays” and no words ring truer as autumn and the beginning of the PA hunting season are upon us. It is
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