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  • A Tale of Two Seasons0

    Scott Lowery

    It’s become somewhat of a common practice in many sports leagues around the country; a season divided into two halves. It’s usually done to create and maintain fan interest, sort of a mid-course correction giving teams in a league new life and enthusiasm. So, if you’ve been involved in a sport for more than 35

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  • Former LLWS Player Joins Cutters0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    RHP Joe Battaglia was recently added to the Williamsport Crosscutters roaster. Battaglia’s last visit to Williamsport was in 2011 when he was a member of the Lafayette, La. Little League squad that competed in the Little League World Series. Battaglia played first base and pitched. He was 1 for 3 at the plate and pitched

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  • Taking Time to Remember0

    Jim Webb

    I don’t think anything really prepares you for the passing of a parent, especially one you were close with. This even applies when you have time to mentally prepare as their days are drawing short, as was the case with my Father. As I got my thoughts in order to pen my column for the

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  • Cutters Raise Funds for Aly’s Monkey Movement0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    The Williamsport Crosscutters recently held a jersey auction to benefit Aly’s Monkey Movement. The charity, whose mission is to “Change the world, one monkey at a time”, was started in 2019 by then 10-year-old Aly Creasy. The charity provides stuffed animal monkeys to children locally and all over the world who may be experiencing a

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  • In Their Own Words0

    Jamie Spencer

    I swung by practice this past week to say hello to some of my young friends. I reached out for permission as I needed a few quotes for a follow-up on the boys from the West End. These guys are rockstars, and they continue to work hard. Front cover of the Webb Weekly? I hope

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  • West End’s Winning Ways0

    Jim Webb

    What a fantastic sports year it’s been for so many teams from across our area. As we close out July and head to August, it’s always a lot of fun when we have local teams still on the diamond trying to play their way to a World Series. Congratulations to West End Babe Ruth’s 13-year-old

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  • More Than a Cornfield

    More Than a Cornfield0

    Scott Lowery

    “Build it, and they will come” is one of the many often-quoted lines from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. In actuality, the line in the movie was “build it, and he will come,” referencing Shoeless Joe Jackson of the 1919 Chicago White Sox fictional appearance in that Dyersville, Iowa cornfield. Regardless, whether it is

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  • Six Crosscutters Selected in the 2022 MLB Draft0

    Webb Weekly

    A total of six Williamsport Crosscutters were selected in the recently completed 2022 MLB Draft. The draft consisted of 20 rounds with 616 players chosen July 17-19 in Los Angeles, the site of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. The six Williamsport players selected were: • RHP Wesley Scott – Round 8 by Kansas City •

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  • Volunteer Team Hosts Set for the 75th Little League Baseball® World Series

    Volunteer Team Hosts Set for the 75th Little League Baseball® World Series0

    Press Release

    Little League® has announced the official pairings for the 2022 Volunteer Team Hosts who will support the teams during the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series this August. The primary focus of the Little League Baseball World Series is placed squarely on the experience of the players from the 20 teams that

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  • People, Places and Smiling Faces0

    Jim Webb

    Record inflation, the worst 1st term start in presidential history, and hardworking Americans getting fleeced at every turn. And that’s just for warmups. All of the above make it a great week to stress some positives. So, let’s move right along and talk about some great accomplishments by folks in our area. South Williamsport’s Olivia

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  • Local Gamers Take on the World0

    Dave Bellomo

    The video game industry has changed a lot over the years, going from simple 2-dimensional, pixelated games like Pong to elaborate multi-player networks with a global reach. In 2019, the US video game industry generated a whopping $90+billion and supported approximately 430,000 jobs. This translated to over $12 billion in local, state, and federal taxes.

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  • A Hollywood Ending0

    Scott Lowery

    During a recent banking visit, a conversation ensued with a bank employee who I have known for several years. She is professional and congenial and treats her customers as though she was their own personal banker. She always asks about family and how things are going. On this particular day, she inquired about any trips

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  • Philadelphia Phillies Designate Cutters as an Official Community Ally0

    Webb Weekly

    Major League Baseball announced the “Community Ally Program,” which allows MLB Clubs to give an MLB Draft League team the designation of “Official Community Ally” of that MLB Club. Through this program, MLB Clubs and MLB Draft League teams may collaborate on community-based initiatives, including cross promotion on MLB Club and Draft League team platforms,

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  • 2nd Half Host Families Needed0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    The Williamsport Crosscutters are currently accepting applications for potential host families for the 2nd half of the 2022 season. While many host families return year after year, the team is always looking to add to their list of availabilities for the players. “Host families play a crucial role in helping our young players feel comfortable

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  • Cutters Joining Spikes in Rebranding for Special NFT Jersey Game0

    Webb Weekly

    In a partnership that forges a new connection between baseball and the non-fungible token (NFT) space, the Williamsport Crosscutters and State College Spikes will each rebrand for a game on Saturday, July 9 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. The Spikes will become the State College DiamondDawgs, adopting the identity of the

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  • Bling0

    Scott Lowery

    It is a promotional spot that has appeared over and over on the MLB TV network. In the feature, former outfielder Cliff Floyd is seen counseling Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton on wearing “bling” during games. With gold chains wrapped around his neck, Floyd advises, “You’ve got to look good, but you have to be

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  • Tony’s Delicatessen and Fresh Meats Celebrating 50 Years in Business0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The year was 1972. It was the year of the Agnes Flood, the Watergate break-in, the Oakland A’s were king of baseball, and the Miami Dolphins had an undefeated NFL season; it was also the year that Tony’s Delicatessen and Fresh Meats opened for business. The business was started by Tony DiParlo, who had been

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  • Williamsport Sun: July 5, 1932 – Thousands View Park Fireworks0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Thousands of people last night jammed their way into Sunset Park, or their cars, that overlooked the roadway of the park, to witness the Fourth of July celebration there. Traffic in the vicinity of the park became heavy soon after 7 o’clock and was seriously congested for the succeeding four hours. During this period, it

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  • Cutters OF Etzel Captures MLB Draft League Honors0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    The MLB Draft League announced that Williamsport’s Matthew Etzel was named Hitter of the Week, for the period of June 13-19. Etzel, 20, batted .500 (10-for-20) with one home run, one triple and two doubles in five games for the Crosscutters. He paced all MLB Draft League hitters during the period in hits, runs scored

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  • Little League Rule Changes Being Considered0

    Scott Lowery

    As reported in a previous column, Little League Baseball convened its International Congress in Williamsport earlier this month. The event is held every four years and is attended by more than a thousand volunteers from around the world to chart the course of the world’s largest organized youth baseball and softball program. During their four

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Father’s Day Weekend0

    Jon Pries

    Yes, Father’s Day and Father’s Day Weekend have passed, but I am anxious to share with you just how my Day and Weekend unfolded — hoping that it might inspire you to do something similar in the future. For several years, as I have written about ideas for Father’s Day gifts, I have always stressed

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  • The Road to Montgomery Now Paved in Gold0

    Jim Webb

    Congratulations to the Montgomery softballers and the Red Raider Nation on winning their first Class A PIAA State Championship. What an absolutely amazing accomplishment that should bring a smile to everybody’s face locally. Montgomery Area High School graduated 60 students this year and is truly a small-town community high school. They are a very proud

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  • Classic Summer Accessories0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    With summer in full swing, the idea of accessorizing may just be a bit too much to handle in the heat. Who wants to think about — let alone wear — layers of jewelry, tight belts, and uncomfortable shoes, all for the sake of a “look” on a sweltering day? However, the right accessories can

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  • Skip the Line! Order Your Single Game Tix in Advance!0

    Webb Weekly

    Tickets for all Cutters game during the 2022 season are available by calling (570) 326-3389, online at crosscutters.com or in-person at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Ordering in advance online means that you can print your tickets at home & skip the line at the box office on game night! With tickets starting

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  • District IV Stands Tall0

    Scott Lowery

    Earlier this month, as the area school’s doors closed for the summer, hundreds of senior graduates stoically marched into their ceremonies to the familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Then they sat, listened to speeches, heard their name called, received their long-awaited diploma, and happily tossed their mortar-board tasseled caps into the air and departed, officially ending

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  • A Dad’s Love is a Gift From Above0

    Jim Webb

    Those of you waiting for me to get out my Louisville Slugger and take some swings at all the tough issues bombarding our Nation are going to have to wait another week This week we’re going to celebrate Father’s Day with a little history, some thoughts about the day, and a great giveaway. I had

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  • Dad Style 20220

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    In anticipation of Father’s Day, I wanted to take a moment as I did last year and pay tribute to “Dad Style,” which should not be confused with stylishly dressed men who happen to be fathers. The ongoing trend of Dad Style mimics how middle-aged men of two decades ago dressed on their day off

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  • Skip the Line! Order Your Single Game Tix in Advance!0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    Tickets for all Cutters game during the 2022 season are available by calling 570-326-3389, online at crosscutters.com or in-person at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Ordering in advance online means that you can print your tickets at home & skip the line at the box office on game night! With tickets starting at

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  • Crosscutters Players Cherish the Opportunity0

    Scott Lowery

    Williamsport Crosscutters Media Day is truly a groundhog-day-like experience. The venue is the same, the uniforms are sparkling white, the smiles and the anxiety on the player’s faces as they step out to meet the press has the same familiarity, and the freshness of a new season creates some positive energy. The second season of

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  • First Annual Riverfest0

    Press Release

    On a cold day this past winter, Orlando Rodriguez with Rich Port Adventure Company and Laura Kitner from TK TacKle were discussing a plan to organize a Youth Kayak Safety Course this summer. After reaching out to Laurel Green with Montgomery Parks and Recreation for a location, a simple safety course for the kids quickly

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  • Father’s Day Gifts for the Modern Dad0

    Family Features

    Father’s Day is a chance for people to show the special men in their lives just how much they’re loved. Though it was first celebrated on June 19, 1910, it was not until decades later that President Richard Nixon made honoring fathers a nationwide holiday in the United States. While there are many different ways

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  • Father’s Day Gift Ideas for All Types of Dads0

    Family Features

    This Father’s Day, families will gather to thank dads for all they do. Gifts often are part of Father’s Day celebrations, and here’s a list of gift ideas for dads with various interests. Gaming Dad The draw of popular video games doesn’t abate for some men as they get older. If your dad is at

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  • Grads and Giveaways0

    Jim Webb

    A Webb Weekly tip of the hat and congratulations to all our recent high school graduates. What a special time in a young person’s life when they take that walk with their fellow classmates and celebrate an achievement that began with their very first days of school. I always enjoy looking at the pictures that

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