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  • County Hall Corner: Lies Live Forever0

    Larry Stout

    It is amazing how everyone can know that something is true when in reality, it is not. This is best illustrated by quotes. Everyone knows that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s character Sherlock Holmes states, “Elementary, my dear Watson,” Humphrey Bogart told his pianist to “Play it again, Sam,” and Tarzan told Jane, “Me Tarzan, You

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  • Congress Visiting Williamsport0

    Scott Lowery

    With the welcomed announcement that the Little League Baseball World Series, with all its trappings, will be returning to our area this August, the annual proclamation of “Williamsport Welcomes the World” will once again ring true. What may not be as well-known this week, from June 10-13, is that an even broader representation of Little

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  • Summer 2022 Calendar of Events0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I have always said, if you think there is nothing to do in our area, that you aren’t even trying. There is almost always something happening, somewhere to go, or something to do in our area. Adult, kid and family activities are easy to find, because there are plenty of them to do. Don’t believe

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  • This Week’s LION: Abby McCoy – Champion in Life

    This Week’s LION: Abby McCoy – Champion in Life0

    Larry Stout

    I once had the pleasure of meeting James Irwin, one of the twelve men who walked on the moon. Irwin noted that, like his fellow moon-walking astronauts, he also suffered from depression years afterward. What happened was that they hit their peak in their late thirties and early forties. Think about it — after you

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  • WASD Education Foundation Grants $5,850 to Cochran Primary OM Team Headed to the World Finals

    WASD Education Foundation Grants $5,850 to Cochran Primary OM Team Headed to the World Finals0

    Webb Weekly

    The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) granted $5,850 to the Cochran Primary School Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team headed to the World Finals next week at Iowa State University. The education foundation was able to contribute a combination of gifts received from those in the community, area businesses and WASDEF’s annual fund.

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  • Mine Is Bigger Than Yours0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    For some guys in the area, life is one big competition that only grows stronger with age. It starts in high school trying to be the best athlete or land a date with Betty Jo, the most popular girl in school. This is followed by who owns the best car, plays the best game of

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  • Dustin Prettyleaf Ready for Clinton County Sprint Car Season

    Dustin Prettyleaf Ready for Clinton County Sprint Car Season0

    Press Release

    Dustin Prettyleaf and the Roan Racing 22r are ready to make some big noise with an eye on the Clinton County Speedway Racesaver Sprint Car Title. They say time flies when you are having fun, well the Roan Team from Williamsport, PA has been having Sprint Car fun for 32 years. The fairgrounds speedway in

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  • My Young Friend Ross

    My Young Friend Ross0

    Jamie Spencer

    My wife has a good job, allowing me to have several part-time gigs. Whether it’s broadcasting football, writing a column, or coaching hoops — I have the opportunity to come in contact with so many great kids. It is one of the many joys. So good news travels fast, and I am very excited for

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  • Normandy Broaddus Miss Teen PA Follow Up0

    Dave Bellomo

    For the third year, the Miss PA USA and Miss Teen PA USA pageants were held in Johnstown. Ultimately, Alexandra Jones was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2022 at Richland Performing Arts Center Grand Finale in Johnstown on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The spotlight wasn’t dimmed at all, however, on local high schooler Normandy Broaddus

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  • How to Plan a Special Mother’s Day as Pandemic Restrictions are Lifted

    How to Plan a Special Mother’s Day as Pandemic Restrictions are Lifted0

    Family Features

    Mother’s Day has felt a little less than normal over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Mother’s Day gatherings in 2020, and while things felt more familiar in 2021, this year may mark the most normal Mother’s Day celebrations since 2019. Pandemic-related restrictions have now been lifted

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  • Local Teen Competes in Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA0

    Dave Bellomo

    *This story was written prior to the event. Normandy Broaddus, age 15 and a freshman at Williamsport Area High School, will be representing her hometown of Williamsport as one of the youngest contestants in the Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA Pageant on April 23 and 24th in Johnstown, PA. A native Texan, Normandy’s family moved to

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  • Remote Learning0

    Scott Lowery

    ‘Remote learning’ has been the buzz words of educational institutions in recent years as educators, parents, and students alike wrestle with the complications of achieving their ABC objectives outside the traditional bricks & mortar classroom setting. At South Williamsport, Mountaineers softball coach Tom O’Malley reasoned the best remote learning possible for his developing program could

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  • South’s Girls Leave Their Mark0

    Scott Lowery

    Piper Minier’s shot bounced tantalizingly on the rim two or three times before it dropped through the netting as a large South Williamsport rooting contingent let out a roar of approval. In what has been a miraculous season for the Lady Mountaineers basketball team, it seemed a moment when good fortunes would once again shine

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  • Grant Opportunity – Apply Now!0

    Press Release

    The Lycoming Law Association Foundation (LLAF) is accepting applications for grants for law- related activities in Lycoming County. The LLAF is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization and its Board of Trustees is made up of eight local attorneys and a federal judge who are members of the Lycoming Law Association. Its mission is to educate the

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  • Ukraine0

    Scott Lowery

    February’s last Saturday was overflowing with basketball competitions throughout the area. From elementary school through the collegiate level, various teams were participating in meaningful games and tournaments. From our spot on the sidelines of a seventh-grade tournament, our task was devising a plan to stop the Shamokin point guard’s penetration of our defense. Hours later,

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  • Shakespeare, Cinderella, Thor … and Oscar: A Tribute to Kenneth Branagh0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    When discussing Kenneth Branagh, it’s hard to know where to begin — or end. The famed British actor, writer and director is currently enjoying box-office success with the long-delayed whodunit “Death on the Nile,” while his most recent film, “Belfast,” stands nominated for seven Academy Awards. Starting with screen versions of Shakespeare in the 1990s,

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  • The Handshake0

    Scott Lowery

    Traced back to the ancient days of the Roman Empire, warnings have existed to “beware the ides of March,” a saying forecasting troubled times ahead. Sports is but a mere sideshow to the more important segments of human existence we face these days, but if the post-game skirmish played out on television following the recent

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  • Coran Calvert’s MotoTrial Adventures0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The world of MotoTrials is demanding, thrilling, and at times dangerous, but this doesn’t deter or scare one area youngster, 14-year-old Coran Calvert, from competing and excelling in them. According to the MotoTrials website, “MotoTrials (formerly ‘Observed Trials’) is now the pinnacle of off-road riding, as the riders tackle the most severe terrain capable of

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  • Landmark Lands Lycoming0

    Scott Lowery

    “You can’t tell the players without a scorecard” has long been the traditional cry of scorecard vendors inside the entrance of baseball stadiums. In recent years that same rationale could be applied to college football fans in understanding the membership of various conferences around the country. Last year’s announced move by Texas and Oklahoma to

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  • Losing Weight by Lifting It

    Losing Weight by Lifting It0

    Scott Lowery

    Thumbing thru magazines, we’ve all seen those weight loss ads featuring before and after pictures. Most of us do little about it. But for Williamsport’s Rachel Black in 2013, she took it upon herself to shed the excess weight by lifting weights instead. “Ever since I was younger, weight had been a problem for me,

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  • Time to Ready Bluebird Nesting Boxes0

    Press Release

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery wants to help you “spring” into the season and connect with wildlife in your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at Howard Nursery are available for sale at the nursery office, as well as the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters, region offices and the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.

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  • Williamsport Area Swim Club Provides Competitive Swimming Opportunities For Youths of All Ages0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Competitive swimming is starting to loom larger in the world of competitive sports. An opportunity for youth from ages six to 18 to participate in this area has been enhanced with the advent of the Williamsport Area Swim Club (WASC), founded in 2006. According to the club’s website, “The mission of The Williamsport Area Swim

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  • Excellence is a Habit0

    Dave Bellomo

    Many people, myself included, often utter the phrase, “good enough.” The food I ate was good enough. The work I did was good enough. My workout was good enough. In fact, it is easy to slip into a lifestyle of mediocrity. What if, instead, we made the pursuit of excellence a priority in everyday life?

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement – Trees0

    Jon Pries

    EXISTING TREES: We have recently discussed doing a survey that identifies the trees currently on your property that provide feed for wildlife, such as oaks, beech, black cherry, walnut, butternut, hickory, and old apple trees. Also, note the existence and location of evergreens that provide cover for wildlife. Use this data to help plan where

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  • Hopefully, a Happy New Year!0

    Scott Lowery

    In the days leading up to Christmas, Jim Webb and Steph Nordstrom gathered the Webb Weekly team for a holiday luncheon. It has been an annual tradition since the publication was begun nearly 20 years ago. The pandemic wiped out the event last year, so it was nice to once again have an opportunity to

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  • Get Kids on a Healthy Track

    Get Kids on a Healthy Track0

    Family Features

    Childhood obesity is a serious medical issue affecting children around the world, but notably in North America. While the issue has been around for decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says American children and teenagers have witnessed a significant increase in weight gain since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Younger school-aged children have been

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  • Shifting Wellness Attitudes Shape 2022 Fitness Trends

    Shifting Wellness Attitudes Shape 2022 Fitness Trends0

    Webb Weekly
    • December 8, 2021

    In adjusting to the constraints of the pandemic, many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out. After months of adapting to a “gym anywhere” mentality and learning to accommodate more flexible workout schedules, this new fitness mindset is inspiring some larger trends for healthier living. “We’ve learned that wellness is not one-size

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  • Mountie Quest – Motivating Students to Achieve Their Dreams0

    Scott Lowery

    Coaching youth and high school athletic teams over the years has taught me many lessons, but perhaps the most important is to never doubt the aspirations of the players under your tutelage. Years ago, while coaching a ninth-grade basketball team, I asked the squad members to write down their goals of what they would like

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  • Hughesville Boys PIAA Class A Cross Country Champs0

    Dave Bellomo

    Hughesville Boys won the PIAA Class A Championship in Cross Country on Saturday, November 6th, in Hershey. The Spartans were able to place two runners in the top 20 finishers, with Morgan Gavitt taking 7th-place with a time of 17:05.70 and Hunter Foust taking 18th-place in 17:28.90. Other Spartans to place were: Logan Long, who

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  • Manfred’s Nightmare0

    Scott Lowery

    Nightmares, defined as disturbing dreams associated with negative feelings, such as anxiety or fear. We’ve all experienced them at one time or another. Personally, despite not hitting the sack until well after midnight on those evenings last month spent watching the televised team celebrations of the American and National League champions headed to the World

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  • Williamsport Sun: October 27, 1939 – Expect 2,000 Children in Halloween Parade Elks Offer $100 Awards0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Two thousand students from Williamsport and vicinity are expected to participate on Tuesday evening, October 31, in the second annual Halloween celebration sponsored in this city by the Williamsport Lodge of Elks. Officials of the lodge and members of the various committees planning this event met last evening in the Elks Club. They said 800

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  • River Valley Transit Unveiled Special Olympics Pennsylvania Bus Wrap to Featured Lycoming County Athletes & Their Families0

    Press Release

    On Sunday, October 17, 2021, River Valley Transit unveiled its latest Special Olympics Pennsylvania focused bus wrap to the athletes that are featured in the design as well as to their friends and families. The unveiling took place at River Valley Transit’s Administrative Offices, located at 1500 West Third Street in Williamsport, PA. The event

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  • Playing Sweet Music at Schuyler Stadium0

    Scott Lowery

    Should Muncy ever decide to install a Jukebox at Stanley T. Schuyler Memorial Stadium, chances are the most often played tunes would be “Boys of Fall” and “We Are the Champions.” With two regular-season games to be played (Friday at Homer Center and next week hosting Hughesville), Sean Tetreault’s Indians are seeking to secure their

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