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  • Enjoy the Bounties0

    Jon Pries

    I have been blessed to be able to travel the state, the country and the globe both during my working years and now in retirement. Yet, I am always amazed that when I am away from home, my mind constantly wanders back to Northcentral Pennsylvania — the area of my roots. I feel very fortunate

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Think Safety0

    Jon Pries

    Before you head into the woods, it is important to practice with any archery equipment prior to the season. Make sure you shoot enough to regain your proficiency and that you are completely comfortable well before you are presented with an opportunity to take a shot at any game. Equally, it is critical that prior

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  • Preparing for the Polls — Part 2 – Harrisburg Hopes0

    Larry Stout

    Last week, we introduced a new series of articles related to the various offices that will be on the ballot in the upcoming November election. This week we want to focus on the very important battle for Pennsylvania’s governor. The Democratic candidate will be the incumbent, Tom Wolf, and the Republican challenger is former State

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  • 163rd Bloomsburg Fair To Be Held September 22 to 290

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    New improved premium seating in the grandstands, a new amusement ride company and the sale of wine on the grounds of the Fair for the first time, are among the most notable changes occurring at the 163rd Bloomsburg Fair to be held from Saturday, September 22 to Sunday, September 30. “We are very excited about

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  • Grit: September 27, 1964 – Fire Fighters Stage Long Parade in City0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Firemen from all over the state paraded for 3 ½ hours yesterday afternoon as the Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association ended its 85th annual convention. Some 3,000 marchers delighted estimated at 30,000 that lined the parade route. The 27-division paraded moved east on West Third Street from the Memorial Park area, then north on Pine Street and west

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  • The Roving Sportman … Rain, Rain Go Away!0

    Jon Pries

    Over the four-day period of September 13-16, 2018, the Southeast Regional Championship — a sporting clays tournament — was projected to host over 700 shooters from across the country. The event, held at the Forest City Gun Club on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, actually drew just under 600 of those who had pre-registered for

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  • Gazette and Bulletin September 19, 1930 – Masten Mill Cuts Last Log and Draws Its Fires0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Masten Lumber Mill of the Central Pennsylvania Company, which has been employing about 100 men, did its last bit of sawing last evening at 6 o’clock. The mill will be dismantled as soon as possible. According to the tradition of the lumbermen, the steam whistle at the mill was tied down last evening to

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  • Preparing for the Polls Part 1 — Washington Awaits0

    Larry Stout

    In just seven weeks, area residents will be joining the rest of the nation by going to the polls to vote. This week Webb Weekly is beginning a series of articles that will begin with our candidates for Washington, followed in the weeks ahead with those in Harrisburg, and concluding with the very important vote

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  • The Penn State Paw Print: Is It Four Or Five Toes?0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The paw prints of the Nittany Lions are one of the most distinctive elements of the Penn State logo. It is used by its athletic teams — gaining particular prominence with its football program. But the question has arisen are there four or five toes as part of that distinctive and well-known paw print? Local

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  • Fan Favorites0

    Scott Lowery

    The National Football League will be playing their third weekend, college football their fourth, the local high school football season reaches its mid-point, the Major League Baseball season is entering its final weeks and fall will officially be recognized this Saturday. Indeed, a lot is going on to stir the emotions of sports fans. On

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  • County Hall Corner: Help for Housing – Part 10

    Larry Stout

    Homelessness in the United States is a big issue right now, but the term itself is a little misleading. Homelessness could refer to someone who lives on the streets, of course, but it also could be those who experience financial setbacks that make their housing costs unmanageable. Those who find themselves in that situation generally

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  • Local Legislators to Host Annual “Senior Expo” Sept. 130

    Press Release

    Area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers are invited to the annual Senior Expo hosted by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) and state Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) on Thursday, Sept. 13. The free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Drive in Montoursville.

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  • Cutters Baseball: More Than a Game0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    Tens of thousands cheered Hawaii’s 3-0 victory over Korea in the Little League Baseball World Series final while several thousand were on hand for the Drum Corps Associates World Championship competition at Williamsport High School as the community hosted two late summer prestigious events. On Labor Day afternoon 1,756 Williamsport Crosscutter’s fans showed up to

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  • County Hall Corner: What a Ride!0

    Larry Stout

    By the time you read this column, the 9/11 Memorial Ride will probably have come and gone. If you live in Lycoming County, there is a good chance that you had the opportunity to see the waves and waves of motorcycles going by with their American flags waving behind them. With thousands of riders each

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  • Elk Hunting and Viewing0

    Ken Hunter

    There’s little doubt that deer hunting in Pennsylvania is a big deal; maybe not as big as it once was, but still, it’s our most sought-after game species. As the various deer seasons approach, the excitement grows — as does the preparation — pre-season scouting, gun cleaning, practice with the bow, and a number of

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  • Seventeen Years and Sixteen Days0

    Jim Webb

    It doesn’t seem like that long ago that President George W. Bush attended the Little League World Series. The former president is a huge baseball fan, and at one time even owned the Texas Rangers. He was as excited about visiting the Little League World Series as the players who were participating. It was a

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  • James V. Brown Library Offers Back-to-School Resources0

    Press Release

    As the first day of school approaches, is your child prepared for the academic year? Libraries across Pennsylvania grow students’ school readiness social, cognitive and emotional skills. The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., offers year-round story times and early literacy programs to help preschoolers with transitioning. “Coming to our story times can

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