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The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Eliminate the Invasives0
- Outdoors
- January 12, 2022
Your Habitat Management Plan should include an inventory of current desirable and undesirable trees, shrubs, and vines on your property. Additionally, include a listing of those new trees, shrubs, and vines you would like to add – including how and where you want to plant them. As an early step in your action plan, you
READ MORE2022 – Out of the Gate with Gratitude0
- Editorials
- January 5, 2022
I wish you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. It’s hard to believe the Webb Weekly is closing in on 20 years of being welcomed into your home. All of us here at Webb Weekly thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We take great pride in the publication we provide, from those
READ MORE19th Annual Festival of Trees Raises More Than $15,000 for Local Salvation Army0
- Local News
- January 5, 2022
Despite the continuing nuisance of COVID, it was a successful 19th Annual Festival of Trees held recently at the Lycoming Mall. The event raised more than $15,000 for the local unit of the Salvation Army. Volunteer auctioneer Michael Roan auctioned off numerous decorated trees sponsored by local businesses. The Trail Inn of Cogan Station received
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Refine Your Plan With the Experts 0
- Outdoors
- January 5, 2022
Once you have mapped out your property and the neighboring properties and have put down on paper a list of your property’s inventory, a list of the end goals for the work you will do, and some of your ideas as to how you can accomplish your objectives, it is now time to take the
READ MOREHow to Care for Fresh Holiday Wreaths0
Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion’s share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home. Wreaths may need some care to maintain their beauty all
READ MOREGod Loves You0
- Faith
- December 22, 2021
The message of the good news of Jesus Christ, the story of Christmas, begins with this truth: God loves you. It is a most amazing truth. It defines your very existence. You were made to live forever in God’s love. Read that sentence again; You were made to live forever in God’s love. That truth
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Your Management Plan0
- Outdoors
- December 22, 2021
If you have ever been fortunate enough to take a long dreamed about hunting or fishing trip to one of the western states or to an overseas destination, then you know that a great part of the enjoyment of such a venture is the planning and preparation for the occasion. You also learned both during
READ MOREThis Christmas…0
- Editorials
- December 15, 2021
Oh look! Another Christmas of Steph waiting until the absolute last minute to finish everything for Christmas! And not for any good reason, just because of who I am as a person. I swear, someday I’ll get myself together, but at this rate, I’m already behind on next Christmas! I thought about enlisting some help
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Plan Now for Springtime Planting0
- Outdoors
- December 15, 2021
In less than two weeks, the official start of winter — December 21 to be exact — will be upon us. As winter weather settles in and spending time by the fireplace becomes a much more enjoyable pastime, you might want to take time to focus your attention on some springtime activities in order to
READ MOREPennsylvania Whitetails0
- Outdoors
- December 15, 2021
I’ll have to admit that when it comes to trying to figure out how or what the whitetail deer population is in the state of Pennsylvania, it can be really interesting depending on who you are talking to or what you are basing your estimates on. For example, if you are counting road kills, you
READ MORE19th Salvation Army Festival of Trees Auction Friday, December 100
- Local News
- December 8, 2021
One of the most enduring and venerable Christmas traditions is the decorated Christmas tree. It is part of most families’ and many businesses’ Christmastime experience. For the past 19 years, as an exciting and unique fundraiser, the Williamsport Salvation Army has held an annual Festival of Trees at the Lycoming Mall utilizing an auction of
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How to Reduce Risk of Home Fires This Holiday Season0
- December 8, 2021
Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean safety should be left out of holiday planning. Fire safety bears special consideration during the holiday season, when the prevalence of
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Beginning of December0
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go Take a look at the five and ten; it’s glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes that glow I wait for this time of year all year round. There are so many little things I look forward to seeing to kick off
READ MOREEnjoy the Outdoors Even After the Hunting Seasons End0
- Outdoors
- December 1, 2021
Like a lot of folks, my love of the outdoors began when I was a young man just getting into hunting and fishing. Needless to say, over the years, I became very involved in outdoor activities and little did I know that I would one day look back and realize that I basically made my
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A Guide to Picking the Perfect Fresh Christmas Tree0
- Advice
- November 24, 2021
Come the holiday season, perhaps no tradition evokes the warm and fuzzy “feels” more than a family outing to pick a Christmas tree. Whether it’s a trek to a live Christmas tree farm or a short drive to the nearest pre-cut tree lot, the process of selecting a tree that will serve as the crown
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Great Homemade Food Gifts0
- Advice
- November 24, 2021
Gifts from the heart are among the most coveted and appreciated come the holiday season. Hobbyists from all walks of life can turn their passions into handmade gifts, but few gifts may be as welcomed as those that can be eaten. Cooking and baking ramps up during the holiday season. People can turn extra time
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Shop Locally on Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday0
- Advice
- November 24, 2021
What better ways to celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and creativity of independent, local businesses than by supporting them during the busiest shopping season of the year? Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, Calif., several years ago in an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to slow down and shop locally at small businesses rather than partake
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New Officers, Same Mission: “Hope Marches On” at The Salvation Army of Williamsport0
- Local News
- November 3, 2021
The Salvation Army is one of the most beloved and effectual social service agencies anywhere — and locally — that is no exception. As we approach the Christmas season, strongly associated with the Salvation Army, the local “Army” has had a change in leadership, with two individuals determined to continue to do God’s work effectively
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Fall Trout Fishing0
- Outdoors
- November 3, 2021
Like most outdoorsmen right now, I, too, am spending as much time as I can trying to tag a deer. After one nine-hour day sitting in a treestand and another half day in my stand in the rain, I still have all my deer tags. While I’m caught up in the hunting scene right now,
READ MOREStatewide Bear Season Kick-Off October 16th0
- Local News, Outdoors
- October 13, 2021
The numbers tell the tale when it comes to just how good black bear hunting opportunities are in Pennsylvania these days. In the six and a half decades between 1915 and 1979, Keystone State hunters typically harvested 398 bears a year. That jumps to 424 if you exclude the four years – 1934, 1970, 1977
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Archery Tree Stand Safety0
- Outdoors
- October 13, 2021
The statewide archery antlered and antlerless deer season began on October 2. As the season progresses and nears that “magical” time of the rut, bowhunters will be spending an increasing amount of time in the woods. While hunting from the ground or in a ground blind can be successful, most would agree that a tree
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Fall Favorites0
When it comes to fall, I have so many favorites. Last week we talked about soups. I made that Chili Mac and Cheese for our hayride, and let me tell you; it was hit. We had so many delicious soups. A dozen to be exact. And the pies! Ohhh, the pies. I had to sample
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Follow the Food0
- Outdoors
- October 6, 2021
The next full moon will occur on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, and is called “The Hunter’s Moon.” It is so named to indicate that it is time to go hunting in preparation for the cold winter months ahead. The Pennsylvania archery deer season began on Saturday, October 2. Later this month, various small game seasons
READ MOREPennsylvania’s Archery Deer Season Awaits Pennsylvania Game Commission0
If something can be routine and record-breaking at the same time, Pennsylvania’s archery deer season is it. It’s routine in its consistency. Pennsylvania held its first statewide archery season in 1951; this year’s hunt is the 71st in a row since. It stretches across seven weeks, includes a Sunday and gives hunters the chance to
READ MORENew to Bowhunting?0
- Outdoors
- September 29, 2021
Any new endeavor can sometimes be intimidating and always involves a learning curve of some sort, but in the case of taking up the sport of bowhunting, the rewards are endless and the process of becoming proficient can be a pleasant experience as well. Developing your ability to consistently place an arrow where you want
READ MORETrail Cameras, Food Plots, and Treestands0
- Outdoors
- September 22, 2021
When I look at how hunters prepare for deer hunting today and how they prepared years ago when I was a youngster, I see two very different approaches. We now have longer deer seasons and more deer hunting opportunities, especially for bowhunters and muzzleloader enthusiasts. We also have new and better equipment that has added
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Safety First When Clearing Land0
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
New homeowners often see their homes as blank canvasses. Looking at a home as a blank canvas is typically associated with its interior, but it also can apply to landscaping. Homes are empty of furniture and decorative items like photos and art on the walls when new homeowners move in. That makes it easy to
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How to Help Houseplants Survive a Long Winter0
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
As fall gradually gives way to winter, gardeners expend ample energy preparing their flowers and plants for the months ahead. Plants may be pruned to increase the likelihood that they will return in full bloom come the spring, while lawns may be aerated so cool-season grasses can get the nutrients, water and oxygen they need
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How to Pick Paint for Home Interiors0
- Advice, Home Improvement
- September 15, 2021
Many components combine to define a home’s interior. Some homeowners may be partial to certain styles, such as ultra modern or farmhouse, while others may opt for a more traditional look that cannot necessarily be categorized as one style or another. Though many homeowners may spend considerable time and devote a lot of energy to
READ MOREOur “Ugliest” Winged Creature0
- Outdoors
- September 15, 2021
Maybe I should be a little more considerate and rephrase that story title and say our “not so attractive” winged creature. If you haven’t already guessed, I’m referring to the common and frequently sighted turkey vulture. The vulture’s featherless red or pinkish head and neck are anything but cute, and their eating habits only add
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Chasing Bushy Tails0
- Outdoors
- September 15, 2021
If you did a survey, particularly of older hunters, I bet most began their hunting days by tramping the woods searching for squirrels. They were certainly an upland game that I targeted in my early days of hunting. Today, there seems to be less interest in spending time hunting squirrels, yet there remain many good
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Safety Should Be Priority One!0
- Outdoors
- September 8, 2021
Dove and Canada goose seasons are underway; squirrel season opens on September 11 and in just over 3 weeks, the statewide archery deer season will begin. Cooler temperatures are starting to prevail and soon fall colors will begin to paint the landscape. While most conscientious hunters practice and prepare before the seasons, an alarming number
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