Richard G. “Dick” Grugan, 93

And the Winner is…0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- February 12, 2020
A very special Happy Birthday to my Great Aunt Mildred, who turns 102 years old today. Just imagine what she has seen in her lifetime since being born in 1918. She is truly a remarkably smart and tough lady who has navigated her time here on God’s green Earth with grace, but when needed, the
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Once Upon a Time 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- February 12, 2020
Once upon a time in the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna River region, there existed a somewhat utopian atmosphere among the populous. While the village inhabitants of each individual area were fervently pleased and protective of their own, they shared a competitive bond with an overriding uniqueness that made their athletic encounters something they
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Uptown Music Collective Sells Out CAC 0
Press Release
- Local News, Music
- February 5, 2020
On Saturday, January 25th, for the first time in its fourteen-year history of presenting student performances in the 2200 seat theater, the Uptown Music Collective sold out the Community Arts Center. The show was Captain Fantastic and The Piano Man: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. “We had seen the ticket sales rising,
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An Evening with Coach Kelly and the Lady Bison 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Sports
- January 29, 2020
Congratulations to Summer McNulty on scoring her 1,000th point for the Loyalsock Lady Lancers. Summer’s brother Chase and my son Hunter are good friends and graduated in the same class. They played a lot of baseball together, both for the school and travel teams. Summer was the little sister that had to tag along to
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Gridiron Guesses 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials, Sports
- January 29, 2020
The first Super Bowl I remember watching was Super Bowl XXIV in 1990. It was the 49ers versus the Denver Broncos at the Superdome in New Orleans. Admittedly, I’ve never been a huge football fan, but I remember watching this game because, for whatever reason, my mom has always been a Broncos’ fan and was
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Grit: January 25, 1970 – Plans Announced for Nursing Home 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- January 22, 2020
Plans for a 4 million dollar nursing home center and multi-building apartment complex to be constructed on the north side of Four Mile Drive in the 1300 block in Loyalsock Township were revealed last week by former Governor George M. Leader during a visit to the city. The former governor made the announcement in his
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Rivalry Restored 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- January 22, 2020
It has been more than a week, and I am still buzzing. Actually, the entire hoops community is. What transpired in the Catholic Community Center last Sunday might never be duplicated. It was an amazing atmosphere, both teams played well, and I had the best seat to witness. The Loyalsock Lancers prevailed as they defeated
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National Blood Donors Month 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Health, Local News
- January 15, 2020
According to the Red Cross, “National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter — one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. During the winter months, inclement weather often results in cancelled
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Uptown Music Collective Raises Funds With a Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John 0
Press Release
- Music
- January 15, 2020
On January 25th, the students of the Uptown Music Collective will present Captain Fantastic and the Piano Man at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. This performance, which is also, the school’s yearly fundraising performance that raises funds for the school’s scholarship and educational programs. Is a tribute to two of the titans of
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Being More Thoughtful of Others 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- January 8, 2020
It was the day before Christmas Eve, and we decided to take our kids out to see the lights, walk Loyalsock Park, and stop and grab a bite for dinner last minute. The kids ask to go to Pizza Hut. When we went there it was super busy. The lady sat us and said she
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An Ode to Curtis 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- January 8, 2020
It is hard to fathom that I made it to another decade. This is my sixth sports fans. I don’t know about you, but I personally struggle with bringing in the new year. My resolutions usually get tossed by January 11th. I have every intention of eating healthy or getting buff. I also try to
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Looking Back On Some of My Most Interesting and Notable Stories From 2019 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Stories
- January 8, 2020
Besides being the end of the decade, 2019 was an interesting year. During this year, I was fortunate enough to have written many stories that I hope the readers of Webb Weekly found enjoyable. I want to look back now on some of my favorite and most notable stories from the year just passed. Several
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This Week’s LION: LION of the Year — The Young & Amazing 0
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- January 8, 2020
One of my favorite exercises at the end of the year is to review all my columns throughout the year. I began writing LION (Leaders In Our Neighborhood) features in April of 2014, and I am always surprised how each year seems to have a certain theme. In 2018, it was good people passing away.
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County Hall Corner: 2019: Not an “Off” Year 0
Larry Stout
- Government, Politics
- January 1, 2020
In political parlance, an election year that does not have any gubernatorial or national offices on the ballot is considered an “off” year. This means that the turnout will be expected to be low, as all the races are for the most local, and these generally do not arise much passion in the general electorate.
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The Week’s LION: Holiday with a Heart 0
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- January 1, 2020
Is there any other holiday that has so many traditions associated with it? Everything from Christmas caroling to baking cookies to candlelight services to Candy Cane Lane, the activities surrounding Christmas and New Years are almost endless. There are personal traditions, like Scott Metzger, the new Lycoming County Commissioner who for the past 39 years
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Gazette and Bulletin: January 2, 1940 – Williamsport Planning Mill, Homes Destroyed by Fire 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- January 1, 2020
The Williamsport Planing Mill, Campbell and First Streets and six frame homes on First Street were destroyed by raging, spectacular fire early yesterday morning. The loss has placed at between $350,000 and $400,000 by Lawrence E. Krimm, plant manager. The fire claimed one life. Frank Fulkrod, 63, residing at 760 First Street, in the block
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Keep Your Eyes to the Skies 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- December 11, 2019
It is definitely the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. As in the Christmas classic sung by Andy Williams. I love when that song comes on the radio; it can’t help but to put some Christmas spirit in your step and a smile on your face. Give it a listen before you go shopping, to
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A Friend and Fan for All Seasons 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- December 4, 2019
Happy Birthday to my good friend Pedie McDonald. It’s hard to believe he’s going to be 60 years young! It seems like only yesterday I shared his 50th birthday with him. I have had a special relationship with Pedie and his parents, Peyton and Peachy, over the years. It began when I was a young
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Pedie McDonald: Loyalsock Athletics’ Most Beloved and Fervent Fan 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events
- December 4, 2019
At every Loyalsock High School athletic and even Loyalsock Little League game, there is always one unmistakable and enthusiastic person present at all of them — that is Pedie McDonald. No Loyalsock game would be complete without him being there. Pedie is a very special part of such contests. Pedie is the son of the
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East End Couple Are Overwhelmingly Grateful Winners of the 2019 KISS FM Extreme Kitchen Makeover 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Contests
- November 27, 2019
“Overwhelming gratitude,” that is the way that Vickie Biichle feels after winning the 2019 KISS FM Extreme Kitchen Makeover. When she sent her one and only entry into the contest, she never really expected to win. “I never thought I would win with all those thousands of other entries,” Vickie told Webb Weekly. “My husband,
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A New Dugout for Waller 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- November 20, 2019
The sound was unmistakable. If you heard it once, you’ve never forgotten it. Indeed, I had heard it many, many times. The sound of a baseball coming off a bat in the acoustically challenged, antiquated gymnasium of South Williamsport’s Rommelt Building is like no other. As I approached the gym doors, an accompanying sound was
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Uptown Music Collective Kicks Off Performance Season 0
Press Release
- Concerts, Music
- November 13, 2019
The Collective’s 2019-2020 performance season will kick off on November 15th and 16th at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with Walk This Way: The Music of Aerosmith. As the Uptown Music Collective hits its 20th year in existence “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”, Aerosmith, will be hitting its 50th. In honor of the bad boys from Boston, the
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Casting with Greatness: Don Daughenbaugh Reflects 0
Scott Lowery
- Stories
- October 9, 2019
Nestled along a wooded country road a long fly cast from the Loyalsock Creek, the home is a reflection of the man who lives there. Built by his own hands, the rustic interior with its mountain stone and wooden beams provide a Norman Rockwell type portrait of the outdoor lifestyle that has provided the occupant
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This Week’s LION: Overachiever Jacob Stopper 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- October 9, 2019
In covering various candidates for the upcoming election, I discovered that both Scott Metzger, running for Lycoming County Commissioner, and Eric Beiter, running for Williamsport city mayor, have the same campaign manager. His name is Jacob Stopper from Loyalsock Township. It takes an exceptional person to manage two high-profile campaigns such as this, and he
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Montoursville FOOTballers 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- October 2, 2019
I have nothing but love for Montoursville’s JC Keefer. The Warriors Head Football Coach and I have been friends for a long time. JC is an exceptional leader and a great teacher. He continues to find ways to bring out the best in all of his players. JC has a hard-nosed old school approach and
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Bounty of the County 0
Jon Pries
- Obituaries
- October 2, 2019
I have been blessed to have been able to travel throughout the state and around the globe both during my working years and now in retirement. I am always amazed that when I am away from home, my mind constantly wonders back to Northcentral Pennsylvania – the area of my roots. I feel very fortunate
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The More Things Change, the More They Should Have Stayed the Same 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- September 18, 2019
It’s hard to believe that when Montoursville and Loyalsock kick it off this Friday night, we’ll be five weeks into the high school football regular season. I don’t know which one of these two things seem more out of bounds. That we’re halfway thru the PIAA High School football season and the calendar still reads
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Tribute To Father John Manno To Be Part of This Year’s Annual 9-11 Coalition Memorial Motorcycle Ride 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- September 11, 2019
For the first 18 rides of the 9-11 Memorial Coalition, one man, Father John Manno, was front and center — a part of and a champion of the ride, which seeks to remember and honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Father Manno, in many ways, became the public face and the
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Callie’s Garden To Be Dedicated This Saturday, September 7th 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Memorials
- September 4, 2019
Callie Cavanaugh was a vibrant, caring, generous, and loving young girl who left us all too soon from a childhood cancer. She left behind a legacy of love. This lovely girl is going to be remembered and celebrated with a more lasting legacy when the project called “Callie’s Garden” is dedicated this Saturday, September 7th,
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Uptown Music Collective Awards $19,575 in Scholarships 0
Press Release
- Arts, Local News
- August 14, 2019
On July 23rd, 2019, thirteen Uptown Music Collective students were awarded scholarships for the nonprofit school of music’s 2019-2020 school year, totaling a value of $19,575, with an additional $3,000 being added to the Collective’s Financial Aid Fund. Funding was made possible through the generous donations of the local community, including both individual and corporate
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A “Non-Specific” Approach 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- August 7, 2019
Have you ever watched the evolution of a fisherman? We start off fishing for anything that will bite using anything we have at hand. As we move on, and our interest intensifies, however, we begin to become more precise. We become more specialized in our approach — gearing up for specific species at specified times
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32nd Loyalsock Valley Antique Farm Machinery Show August 1, 2, 3 and 4 1
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- July 31, 2019
Motorized farm machinery has been an aid for farmers for many years. The heritage of these machines will be celebrated again when the Loyalsock Valley Antique Farm Machinery Association holds its annual show this weekend, August 1, 2, 3 and 4. For one weekend every year, the valley goes back in time to share the
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This Week’s LION Kaleb Daniels: Intern Extraordinaire 2
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- July 31, 2019
The comic strip “Dilbert” mocks the contemporary business office. There is a character by the name of Asok, who is a brilliant young intern whose wisdom is not appreciated, and thus ends up doing the most menial of tasks. (Example: “Hey, my staple remover is broken. Somebody toss that intern to me.”) Scott Adams, the
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