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The Bookworm Sez: “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War” by John “Chick” Donohue & J.T. Molloy0
Nobody wants to go there. You really don’t understand the appeal. There are no attractions, no fun rides, no true reason to be there, and people stay away in droves because nobody wants to go there. Except, as in “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” by John “Chick” Donohue and J.T. Malloy, when there’s a mission
READ MOREA Red and Blue Nation Must Reunite As One Nation0
- Editorials
- November 11, 2020
“Some People Live an Entire Lifetime and Wonder if They Have Ever Made a Difference in the World. A Veteran Doesn’t Have that Problem.” – President Ronald Reagan A Webb Weekly salute and sincere thank you to all our Veterans. May you have a blessed day. If you are receiving our publication on Tuesday or
READ MOREVeterans Day0
- Editorials
- November 11, 2020
“It’s about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year. It’s about making sure they have the care they need and the benefits that they’ve earned when they come home. It’s about serving all of you as well as you’ve served the United States of America.” ~ Barack Obama As always, here
READ MOREWilliamsport’s Veterans Memorial Park to Feature Gold Star Family Monument0
- Local News
- November 11, 2020
Williamsport’s Veterans Memorial Park is one of the most striking and extensive tributes to our nation’s veterans that can be seen anywhere. It recently had another interesting feature when a former Navy A-6 Intruder jet was placed there. It is about to receive another notable and reverential component when the Central Pennsylvania Gold Star Families
READ MORENormal?0
- Sports
- November 11, 2020
Simply put, I don’t care who you voted for or if you even voted. That is your business, and the less we all fret and fume over the outcome of the election, a better frame of mind we can enjoy can be realized. But there is one thing I hope you will take some time
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A Veterans’ Breakfast, Monster Bucks and One Big Boy0
- Editorials
- November 4, 2020
As I am penning my article the Friday before Election Tuesday, over 67 million registered voters have already cast their ballots. A record number of Americans will vote in this election; the final tally is expected to be north of 150 million. Our Nation is expected to see 65% of those registered, vote in this
READ MOREPBS’s WVIA To Broadcast “Remember Honor 9/11 Memorial Ride Documentary September 11, 12, 13 and 140
- Local News
- September 9, 2020
A documentary that was put together jointly by local resident Alivia Tagliaferri and members of the 9/11 Memorial Ride Coalition three years ago will be broadcast by the local Public Broadcasting System affiliate, WVIA TV in Pittston, on September 11, 12, 13, and 14. This broadcast takes place in time for the 19th anniversary of
READ MOREAll Fore Folds Charity Golf Tournament To Be Held September 180
- Local News, Sports
- September 2, 2020
There are many various charity golf tournaments that are held all over. But one area charity golf tournament is connected with a group that honors and aids our deceased and wounded veterans as the “Folds of Honor” Golf Tournament to be held on September 18 at Wynding Brook Golf Club in Milton. Chad Anthony is
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Kettle Creek Music Festival0
- Outdoors
- August 5, 2020
Editor’s Note: I am somewhat filling in for Ken this week as he wants to share this information about a great event and the opportunity to help disabled veterans. A year ago, dear friend of the Kettle Creek Music Festival and Wildlife Artist Ken Hunter, began this oil painting in memory of fallen heroes. After
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This Week’s LION: Caretakers of the Williamsport Cemetery0
- Leaders
- July 22, 2020
There are cemeteries in our country that are genuinely moving to visit. Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is the location of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as well as the burial place of President John F. Kennedy. Gettysburg Cemetery has a spot where Abraham Lincoln delivered the greatest speech in American history, known as
READ MORE25th Annual Set the Night to Music0
- Events, Independence Day, Local News
- July 1, 2020
4th of July Celebration to Be Held At Lycoming County Fairgrounds Founding Father and second American President, John Adams wrote that Independence Day should be celebrated with “pomp, parade, illumination, and fireworks,” and that tradition will continue locally when the 25th annual “Set the Night To Music” fireworks display and celebration will again be held,
READ MOREFacts, Fiction and You’re Fired, Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine1
- Editorials
- May 27, 2020
A tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American Flag on it to Mr. Paul Butters who reached out to me and was very disappointed that there would be no traditional Memorial Mass and Remembrance at Saint Boniface Cemetery. For whatever reason, the guidelines the Catholic Church are following deems it nonessential per Governor
READ MOREMemorial Day and The Class of 20200
- Editorials
- May 20, 2020
Memorial Day is meant to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our Country. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: May 29, 1917 – Orders to Reno Post0
- Old News
- May 20, 2020
Commander John S. Leinbach has issued the following general order to Reno Post No. 64, G.A.R. In accordance with the annual custom, this post has been assigned the duty and no more a sacred duty can be performed than the beautiful ceremony of strewing flowers and planting the national colors upon the mounds beneath which
READ MOREFighting Hunger With Love: The New Love Center works every day to end hunger in Clinton & Lycoming Counties0
The New Love Center continues to work every day to fight and end hunger as it exists in the regions it serves. With six active and regularly scheduled programs, each tailored to address a particular segment of the population, the Center donates 5263 pounds of food every month. This is especially relevant now as the
READ MORETomato Plant Giveaway0
- Events, Local News
- May 6, 2020
T.I.M.E. – The Improved Milton Experience and Chef’s Place/Boiardi Museum and Eatery will hold a Tomato Plant giveaway to encourage the public to create “Victory Gardens.” The event is in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day on Friday, May 8th which marks the end of World War II in Europe. Many homes in
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Keeping the Ship on a Steady Course0
- Government, Politics
- March 25, 2020
The Lycoming County Commissioners are doing their very best to keep a steady hand on the helm, and they should be commended for their efforts. The work session on Tuesday, March 17th was heavy on substantial work. Among other things was the approval of Tom Heaps’s reorganization of the Prothonotary/Central Collections/Assessment office. Similar to the
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Together3
- Faith
- March 25, 2020
(Dear Webb Weekly Family, I have missed the last two editions due to having carpal tunnel surgery. I’m glad to be back at my keyboard and again sharing faith conversations with all of you. Much to my surprise, the world fell apart during my absence. Sorry about that. I’ll be more careful in the future.
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: February 13, 1909 – Public Schools Honor Lincoln – Fitting Observed the Hundredth Anniversary0
- Old News
- February 12, 2020
The public schools of Williamsport very appropriately and very actively observed the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, on Friday, and it was a day which live long in the memory of those who participated. Patriotism was displayed everywhere and by everyone in the fullest measure possible. The main celebration took place in
READ MORENotes From the Williamsport Crosscutters 2020 Hot Stove League Banquet0
- Local News
- January 22, 2020
If you love baseball, the ballroom of the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport was the place to be on Wednesday, January 15. Attendees were regaled with baseball talk from such luminaries as legendary Phillies slugger Greg ‘the Bull’ Luzinski, Phillies Assistant General Manager, Bryan Minniti, ESPN commentator, Tim Kurkjian and Cutters’ manager, Pat Borders, as
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Veterans Honored in Wreath-Laying Ceremony0
- History
- December 18, 2019
Quietly, in the peace and solitude of Wildwood Cemetery, dozens of volunteers devoted their time last Saturday, December 14 to pay their respects to local veterans as part of the annual Wreaths Across America tribute to our fallen heroes. “Our observance was held in conjunction with hundreds of other such events going on in local
READ MOREThe Ukrainian Inquisition0
- Editorials
- November 20, 2019
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Dolly’s Diner for taking such great care of the 303 Veterans that came out for our All American Breakfast on Veterans Day. A Webb Weekly salute to these gentlemen and ladies for providing the freedom that allows all of us to enjoy life in America as we know
READ MOREHalf a Million Dollars Donated from Endurance Organization to PA Wounded Warriors Over Six Years0
- Events
- November 20, 2019
Endurance Organization is excited to have donated $110,000 this year to PA Wounded Warriors, bringing their total in donations to half a million dollars in just six years. In 2014, Best Line Equipment and McCrossin teamed up with a shared mission: to serve those who served. Together, the two local businesses formed Endurance Organization –
READ MOREA Veterans Day Appreciation and Monster Buck Anticipation0
- Editorials
- November 6, 2019
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, they’re blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” You know I like musical references, and this seemed like the perfect one. It’s time to take down all those roadside election signs. A message to the candidates and their supporters, please
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A Bit of This and That…0
- Editorials
- November 6, 2019
So, on October 26th, I had the amazing chance to go ‘Over the Edge’ as part of a fundraiser benefit the YWCA, the YMCA and the Williamsport Educational Foundation. With 60 or so rappellers taking the ‘leap’, over $50,000 was raised! I had a terrifyingly fun time doing my rappel. You don’t really think about
READ MORERe-Tracing History0
This past July I had the opportunity to visit Normandy in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Allied D-Day Invasion that changed the course of World War II. Webb Weekly has afforded me the chance to share this wonderful experience with its readers. What follows is the first of a four-part story on that memorable trip.
READ MORESaluting Our Veterans0
- Sports
- November 6, 2019
First and foremost, may we all take a moment to pause and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made by all those men and women who have proudly worn our country’s uniform in the all-too-many battles that have been fought over the years to protect our way of life and keep us free. May your
READ MOREExplore the History of Veterans Day0
- Veteran's Day
- November 6, 2019
Service members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries. While the debts to service members may never be the kind that can be repaid in full, paying tribute to veterans, on Veterans Day and throughout the year, can be a great way to show them just how much their efforts are appreciated. Veterans Day
READ MORELycoming County Veterans Parade To Be Held This Saturday, November 9 In Montoursville0
The annual Lycoming County Veterans Parade takes place this Saturday, November 9, in Montoursville. The parade forms on Mill Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and steps off at 2 p.m. It will proceed east on Broad Street. The Lycoming County Veterans Parade Committee organizes the event. This year’s title sponsor is Horizon Credit
READ MOREOver the Edge Fundraiser to be Held October 26 To Benefit Several Non-Profits0
- Events, Fundraisers, Local News
- October 23, 2019
Rappelling 105 feet down the side of the William Hepburn High Rise at 400 Lycoming Street in Williamsport, does not sound like your average fundraiser, but that is exactly what the officials from three area non-profit organizations hope when the “Over the Edge” fundraiser is held this Saturday, October 26th as brave and generous individuals
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This Week’s LION: The American Legion0
- Local News
- October 2, 2019
In May of 1919, a group of men who had served in the American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War had returned from France and met in St. Louis to create an advocacy organization for returning vets such as themselves. They called it the American Legion. There were some heavy hitters among those organizers, such
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