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  • Jed’s Most Challenging Inning0

    It was a beautiful sun-drenched morning as we headed to Historic Bowman Field. This has always been exciting for me. It’s still hard for me to get my mind around that Bowman Field now hosts a major league game every year, complete with the huge digital scoreboard and perfectly manicured field. It’s an absolutely amazing

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  • This Year, Let’s Not Google ‘Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas’ At 10 PM on Saturday0

    Technically next week will be our Mother’s Day edition. That being said — let’s have a real talk, shall we? Every year, Mother’s Day rolls around like it hasn’t been on the calendar since forever. And every year, a good portion of us find ourselves panic-Googling “quick Mother’s Day gifts” like it’s a pop quiz

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  • Williamsport Bicycle Recycle Serving the Local Bicyclists For 10 Years0

    Bicycling for fitness and exercise has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years. In this area, the bike path makes that even more attainable. With this increasing demand, one local business has been trying for the last 10 years to help meet and aid in this increase in interest. That business is Williamsport Bicycle

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  • Eight Games to Try at the Next Backyard Bash

    Eight Games to Try at the Next Backyard Bash0

    Games can enhance any outdoor function. Whether at the beach or in one’s backyard, activities can keep guests entertained in between the food and other refreshments. And the good news is that most games designed for these types of functions are appropriate for players across a wide range of ages. The following are eight games

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  • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House Set for Renovated Lycoming Valley Intermediate School

    Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House Set for Renovated Lycoming Valley Intermediate School0

    The Williamsport Area School District will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house celebrating the recent completion of major renovations at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School. The event, scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 5, will showcase the school’s transformation into a state-of-the-art facility, which now includes enclosed classrooms, newly constructed administrative offices, and

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  • Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

    Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens0

    Financial literacy is a critical skill that helps set the foundation for a stable and prosperous future. By understanding the basics of money management, teens can make informed decisions and avoid common financial pitfalls. According to the annual Teens and Personal Finance survey, a study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf

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  • Cutters Opening Night & Single Game Tickets on Sale May 10

    Opening night and single game tickets for all 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home games go on sale Thursday, May 1 at 10am. The Crosscutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title on June 4 in Trenton with the home opener slated for Friday, June 6 when they host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. The Crosscutters

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  • Emergency Responders, Students Gather at Third Rotorfest

    Emergency Responders, Students Gather at Third Rotorfest0

    The third annual Rotorfest, held this month at Pennsylvania College of Technology, brought more than 500 K-12 students and educators to campus to learn about the college’s emergency management & homeland security major and interact with a wide range of emergency response professionals. Unlike the previous two years, when ideal spring weather boosted the outdoor

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  • Tangled Up in Blue0

    The news spread like a fire. The Community Arts Center got the nod. Bob Dylan was to perform in Williamsport on April 22. Tickets went on sale the first week of February. We were the last scheduled stop on his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour.” The prices were extremely salty. And they were selling

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  • Hair Growth0

    I remember back in the 90s, after one horrible haircut, I was desperate for rapid regrowth. Hearing some sort of wives’ tale about horse shampoo helping hair grow faster, I begged my mother to buy good old Mane & Tail. She did, but it didn’t give me the long or luscious locks I had hoped

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  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T0

    Perhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as

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  • Mummers’ Planning a Cartoon Theme0

    While the area enjoys the annual arrival of May flowers, the reorganized South Williamsport Area Mummers Inc. is hard at work planning the fall renewal of the community’s long-standing 78th annual parade scheduled for October 18. Organizers have announced that the parade will feature a Cartoon Theme, encouraging marchers to join in the fun with

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  • Harness the Power of Walking

    Harness the Power of Walking0

    Benefits of being physically active A walk isn’t just good for your body; it’s a simple, powerful way to care for your mind and soul. Physical activity, like walking, reduces stress, boosts mood and promotes overall well-being. Yet physical activity levels in the United States continue to decline, a trend threatening both mental and physical

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  • How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam

    How to Conduct a Skin Care Self-Exam0

    Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as warm summer sun can feel, overexposure to the sun can be dangerous. The World Cancer Research Fund reports

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  • The Sweet Truth About Fruit and Sugar

    The Sweet Truth About Fruit and Sugar0

    Fresh fruit is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of year, but consumption seems to heat up as the mercury rises. Many fruits come into season in spring and summer. Cherries, melons, plums, nectarines, and blueberries are just some of the tasty fruits that are typically enjoyed during warm months. But for

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Opening Day Tactics for 20250

    We’ve finally settled into a spring-like weather pattern; the redbud trees are beginning to blossom, and the wild leeks are about ready to pick! And now, this Saturday, May 3rd, the long-anticipated opening day of the Pennsylvania spring gobbler season will finally arrive! These are the days many of us have been daydreaming about for

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  • A Guide to Great Skin at Any Age0

    Here’s the secret for achieving a glowing complexion: there is no secret. In fact, a key factor in achieving great skin at any age comes down to one common denominator that’s no secret at all. It’s simply taking good care of your skin. After all, your skin is your body’s single largest organ. It’s your

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  • Work Or Fish?0

    It appears spring has finally arrived; the dogwoods are flowering, and those little green buds are turning into leaves. For us fishing enthusiasts, this creates a real problem, especially if you pursue a variety of fish. We’ve been pursuing trout in streams and lakes, and now we can add large and smallmouth bass, crappies, bluegills,

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, there’s a secret that you have been holding on to and you are ready to let it go. It won’t weigh you down anymore and you can finally focus fully on the future instead of the past. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, certain ground is tough for people

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  • County Hall Corner: The River of Lycoming County Commissioner Meetings0

    There is an old adage from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” He used the image of a river to illustrate that even consistent activities are in a constant state of change. I find this to be true every Thursday morning at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meetings. It was

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  • Carl Bower to Speak on the History of Way’s Garden0

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Carl Bower, Jr. to speak on Way’s Garden, its past, present and future. Way’s Garden is the delightful park tucked away at the corner of West Fourth and Maynard Streets, Williamsport. But do you know the history of the Garden? Carl

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  • Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese

    Secrets to a Great Grilled Cheese0

    Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children, and then continue digging in to this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more

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  • Miele Group Makes Million Dollar Donation to YWCA

    Miele Group Makes Million Dollar Donation to YWCA0

    Lou and Nicole Miele and their family have, for the past 90 years, brought business and employment to Lycoming County and beyond through four generations. While they may be known for jukeboxes and PA Skill Machines, their impact reaches much further. Over the years, the Miele Group has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance To Honor Several at Banquet0

    A beloved late local musician and community activist, a long-time medical volunteer at the Little League World Series, a music educator, and several “Unsung Heroes” are among those to be honored at the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet to be held May 7 at the Genetti Hotel. The guest speaker is a crusader against the

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  • Walking the Plank0

    Nostalgia — “a longing for something far away or long ago” — that’s the way Webster defines it. Pittsburgh Pirates fan — “someone who supports the team and is passionate about their team. They may have a long history with the team or have become fans recently. Being a Pirates fan is often seen as

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  • Wedding Trends0

    Wedding season is upon us, and recently, a Webb Weekly staff member tied the knot. Congratulations, Steph! So, it got me thinking about what’s in and what’s out for weddings these days. Here’s a rundown of some trends I’ve seen following various wedding channels and hearing how friends are considering their own nuptials. First up,

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  • Renew Arts Academy Announces Summer Camp for Aspiring Artists, Dancers, Musicians0

    Through a local partnership between First Church Williamsport, Saint John’s School of the Arts, and Lycoming College, the Renew Arts Academy in Williamsport is now accepting applications for its inaugural, week-long summer arts experience, July 13-18. Middle school students entering grades 6-8 can participate as commuters, while high school students entering grades 9-12 and recent

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  • Save the Date: World of Little League® Museum Open House Set for April 260

    Members of the greater Williamsport community, as well as any visitors traveling through the area this spring, are encouraged to save the date for an exciting Open House at the World of Little League® Museum and the Little League® International Complex on Saturday, April 26. “The World of Little League Museum and the entire Little

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  • Six Benefits of Spaying and Neutering

    Six Benefits of Spaying and Neutering0

    Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions reached all-time highs. Now that offices have reopened and people have returned to work and other activities, pets increasingly are being surrendered

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  • How Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health

    How Social Media Affects Kids’ Mental Health0

    Social media has become such a key component of most people’s lives that it is easy to think that it as always been there. SixDegrees, created in 1997, was the first social media site similar to the format known today. When SixDegrees shut down in 2001, Friendster, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Facebook soon took root. The

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