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  • Grit: April 14, 1963 – County Anti-Polio Campaign to Hit Peak Next Sunday0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A campaign to eliminate crippling polio through mass immunization of area residents with Sabin oral vaccine will be climaxed next Sunday, April 21, when hundreds of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and volunteers staff the 33 immunization centers to dispense the Type 1 vaccine. Urging all-out participation in the campaign by the Lycoming County Medical Society and

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  • Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March

    Lycoming County Special Olympics Names Athlete, Volunteer for March0

    Press Release

    Jimmy Steinruck, a 30-year veteran of Special Olympics, has been selected as the athlete of the month for March. Steinruck is the son of Bill and Barb Steinruck of Williamsport. The results for Volunteer of the Month are in and that honor has gone to Tracy Rooker who has been involved with Lycoming County Special

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  • What to do When Parents are Poor Sports?

    What to do When Parents are Poor Sports?0

    Webb Weekly

    Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behavior is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency at various youth sporting events. According to a 2017 survey by the National Association of

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  • FCFP Sponsors Earth Day Event0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    At Rider Park Saturday, April 22 April 22 is Earth Day, an occasion to celebrate and be aware of our environment and nature. The folks at the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania have a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with an event at Rider Park that day. FCFP officials state that three activities will

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  • Love, Life and Selflessness: Easter Thoughts from Father Manno

    Love, Life and Selflessness: Easter Thoughts from Father Manno0

    Jim Webb

    As I gathered the information this past week, I intended to write about how we must protect our children when they go to school. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the innocent victims of the Covenant School shooting. A 9-year-old child should never have to worry about going to school, nor should their

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  • Tight Lines Meeting0

    Jamie Spencer

    The 2023 trout season is officially underway. I hope that you had a chance to slay. The jury is still out for me, personally. All my gear is buried in the garage behind (30) 4×8 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. I saw some great photos from the week before. Pennsylvania now allows kids to fish with

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  • Why is Easter Sunday Such an Important Christian Holiday?0

    Family Features

    Christians around the world fill church pews on Easter Sunday to participate in one of the most holy and important celebrations of the liturgical year. Although every Sunday presents opportunities to share in the word of God, Easter Sunday is an especially significant date on the Christian calendar. Each Easter, Christians celebrate the miracle of

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  • The Days of Holy Week0

    Family Features

    Easter Sunday is often described as the holiest day on the Christian calendar. A day when Christians across the globe commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter Sunday is the culmination of the Lenten season of sacrifice. Easter Sunday comes on the heels of Holy Week, which is the most sacred week in

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  • Diamonds, Deadlifts, and Yardsticks

    Diamonds, Deadlifts, and Yardsticks0

    Jim Webb

    It was a beautiful sun-drenched Tuesday afternoon last week, and I couldn’t wait to get out of the office and up to Historic Bowman Field.  There was a doubleheader to be played at the amazing ballpark that has only gotten better with age.  A couple of games being played at Bowman is nothing new, but

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  • Happy Spring!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s funny how we associate different events with different parts of life. For me, the Little League World Series marks the beginning of the end of summer. And the West Branch Builder’s Home Show is the unofficial kick-off to spring. I always look forward to spending a couple of hours at the show each year.

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  • 62nd Annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Just as surely as the crocuses break through the earth and the days get longer, so too it is time for the annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show to be held from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 at the former Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, in the former Lycoming Mall. “I am super

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  • Library to Celebrate National Poetry Month in April

    Library to Celebrate National Poetry Month in April0

    Press Release

    The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate April as National Poetry Month. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest

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  • County Hall Corner: Prepping for the Primary – School Boards Edition0

    Larry Stout

    In the field of business statistics, there is a term called the “long tail” to describe the phenomena of unexpected occurrences that occur from a “head” or central point of distribution of the product or service. The ‘long tail’ that has emerged from the COVID shutdowns and virtual education is a very strong parental backlash.

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  • WAHS SADD Club, Once Again Wins 1st Place in Statewide Suicide Prevention Video Contest

    WAHS SADD Club, Once Again Wins 1st Place in Statewide Suicide Prevention Video Contest0

    Press Release

    A Williamsport Area High School video produced to help raise awareness on mental health stigmas and suicide prevention received first place for the second consecutive year in a recent statewide PSA contest conducted by Prevent Suicide PA (PSPA). The video, created by members of the high school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, earned the

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  • In a World Divided, We Need a Nation United0

    Jim Webb

    As I watched the report of Polish President Andrzej Duda pledging four MiG 29 fighter jets to Ukraine, I realized this high-stake game of poker had just been raised significantly. This made Poland the first NATO country to actually step forward to provide Ukraine fighter jets. In a twist of irony, the MiGs are actually

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  • Start Your Genealogy Journey

    Start Your Genealogy Journey0

    Webb Weekly

    Genealogy fascinates much of the general public. The number of people learning more about their families and heritage through genealogy increases year to year. According to FamilyTree.com, genealogy is the second only to gardening as the most popular hobby in the United States. People explore genealogy for many reasons, including learning about their ancestry. A

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  • Local Ancient Order of Hibernians Division Promotes Irish Heritage All Year Long0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Beannachti na Naomh Phadraig duit. In the Irish language, this means “Blessings of Saint Patrick to you.” St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is considered a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic faith. Traditionally, people started their day with mass and then went home to a large dinner and celebrations with family and friends. Unlike

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