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How to Exercise During the Pandemic0
Life changed overnight for millions of people across the globe in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, which shuttered businesses and forced many people to follow stay-at-home measures issued by their local governments. These measures not only affected the overall health of those infected with the virus, but also those who experienced no symptoms and
READ MORECOVID-19: Seeking Care and Preventing the Spread0
- Health
- April 22, 2020
There are still many unknowns about COVID-19 and this is a time of uncertainty for everyone, including front line health care workers and public health experts. This is a complex epidemic, so we continue to see evolution in approaches to providing care with a focus on safety. No one has experienced this type of pandemic
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Seasonal Home Supplies for Spring0
- April 8, 2020
Between spring cleaning and spending additional time outdoors (or both), the spring season can bring a lot of changes to your home. From insect prevention to rethinking home organization and adding style to your favorite spaces, it’s an opportunity to reimagine your living areas while planning ahead for potential problems. Combat Carpenter Bees with Early
READ MOREShark Caught in Susquehanna3
- Local News
- April 1, 2020
By Lirpa Loof MONTOURSVILLE — The unheard of … the impossible has happened. A shark has been caught in the Susquehanna River near here. Noted outdoorsman Ken Hunter caught a nine-foot Bull Shark in the West Branch of the Susquehanna between Muncy and Montoursville on Monday. It weighed about 400 pounds and is currently in
READ MORERVT Bus Service Change Effective March 18, 20200
- March 25, 2020
Williamsport, PA… Public transit operations will continue with a small reduction in River Valley Transit bus service during non-peak times beginning on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Until further notice the service changes begin at 5:30a.m. as follows; 5:30a.m. – 10a.m.: Normal service on all routes 10a.m. – 2p.m.:Follow Nightline Route schedule, van service available 2p.m.
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: The Church Volunteer0
- Leaders
- February 26, 2020
There have been lots and lots of studies done to explain the decline of volunteerism in the last few decades, attributing it to things like the breakdown of the family, increased mobility, growth of the suburbs, etc. One area that is rarely mentioned is the decrease in church membership. In previous generations, church life was
READ MORECan the Cold Give You a Cold?0
- Health
- January 29, 2020
You may associate the cold weather with being sick or catching a cold. The truth is, the weather is not directly responsible for making you sick, but it can affect your body. The Common Cold According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people in the U.S. develop the common cold
READ MOREThe Other Drug Problem: Medication Safety0
- Health
- December 11, 2019
You probably understand the importance of taking your medications correctly, but you may not be as familiar with how improperly storing and disposing your medications could be creating another problem. Although your medications keep you healthy and feeling better, they can be extremely dangerous if they are taken by someone else or in the wrong
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Williamsport Bureau of Fire to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant0
- Events
- November 20, 2019
On Thursday, November 7, 2019, Gary Ryman and Nate Albrecht presented the Williamsport Bureau of Fire with a $3,000 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to Assistant Chief Mark Killian and Bureau of Fire personnel at Fire Headquarters in the city.
READ MOREHomes for All Blue Jean Ball to Benefit Family Promise of Lycoming County0
- Charity
- October 30, 2019
In response to homelessness, Family Promise of Lycoming County (FPLC) brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. FPLC is a non-profit organization that works with a partnership network of congregations within the community and aims to help children and their families who are facing homelessness. In addition to
READ MOREHalloween Safety 101 by Annalisa Negrea, RN, BSN, CEN0
- Health, Local News
- October 30, 2019
Halloween is a great time to watch scary movies and tell ghost stories, but you want to make sure your kids stay safe while having fun. According to the National Safety Council, there are an estimated 3,800 injuries related to Halloween activities each year. From the costumes and the candy to the pumpkin carving, it
READ MOREGetting to Know Your Body Essential to Early Detection0
- Health
- October 23, 2019
According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the U.S., about 245,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,600 in men. About 41,000 women and 460 men in the U.S. die each year from breast cancer. Over the last decade, the rate of
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: Happy Birthday, Smokey Bear!0
- Local News
- October 23, 2019
“Everyone loves you, Smokey!” So exclaimed a third-grade pupil at the Montgomery Area Elementary School, shortly after her class had its picture taken with the world’s most famous bear at a fire-prevention presentation by the Clinton Twp. Volunteer Fire Company. Each of the students were moving away after their picture, preparing for the next class
READ MOREThe Other Drug Problem: Medication Safety0
- Health
- October 16, 2019
You probably understand the importance of taking your medications correctly, but you may not be as familiar with how improperly storing and disposing your medications could be creating another problem. Although your medications keep you healthy and feeling better, they can be extremely dangerous if they are taken by someone else or in the wrong
READ MOREBullying Prevention0
- Editorials
- October 9, 2019
I know, I know, another ‘National Month’. But listen, it’s not my fault October hosts so many and that they are all important. So I’m covering them all and you are just going to have to accept that. In addition to Adopt a Shelter Dog and Breast Cancer Awareness, October is also Nation Bullying Prevention
READ MOREWhat to Do About the Flu0
- Health
- October 9, 2019
If you’re thinking about skipping this year’s flu shot, consider this: arming yourself against the flu may help reduce the overall risk to your family, friends, and others in your community. If you have young children, elderly family members, or come in contact with people who have asthma, diabetes, COPD, cancer, heart disease, or other
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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
READ MORESeptember is Sight Saving Month0
- Health
- September 4, 2019
September is Sight Saving Month. It is estimated that about 47,000 Americans a year will lose their sight, which equals one person every 11 minutes. The International Council of Ophthalmology states that 80% of blindness is avoidable, 20% is preventable, and 60% is treatable. Central Susquehanna Sight Services would like to stress the importance of
READ MORESummer Sports Safety0
Now that the summer weather is here, it seems easy to jump right into athletic activity and pick up right where you left off last year. Unfortunately, over 3.5 million people in the U.S. suffer sports related injuries each year, with a large portion during the summer months. If the body is not properly trained,
READ MOREDaily Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy0
- Health
- June 5, 2019
Heart disease is a formidable foe. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the United States each year. Issues relating to the heart affect both men and women, and an estimated 15 million adults in the U.S. have coronary heart disease, the most
READ MOREPool Safety Starts With Prevention0
Pools make some backyards the places to be in late spring and throughout summer. Lazy summer afternoons are a lot more enjoyable when they’re spent in or alongside a pool, and kids tend to say “I’m bored” with considerably less frequency when a pool is within arm’s reach. Pools are certainly fun, but they’re only
READ MOREPennDOT, Safety Partners Hold Bike Rodeo in Jersey Shore / 4th Annual Event Held in Memory of Local Bicycle Crash Victim0
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Safe Kids PA Lycoming County Partner, the Highway Safety Network, the Jersey Shore Recreation Committee and Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police today held a bike rodeo in Jersey Shore to highlight bicycle safety and encourage helmet use while promoting National Bicycle Safety Month. The 4th annual event was held in
READ MOREThree Fun Ways Families Can Get Fit Together0
The buddy system is widely used to help men and women get in shape. Friends can encourage their workout partners to get off the couch on days when their motivation might be waning, and partners can return that favor when the roles are reversed. And the benefits of the buddy system are not exclusive to
READ MOREYWCA Northcentral PA Kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month0
- Health
- April 10, 2019
As part of the national 2019 “I Ask” Campaign the YWCA Northcentral PA joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in empowering individuals to practice consent every day. This April, the YWCA will engage the broader community as part of its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. This year’s theme, “I Ask” builds on
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The Benefits of Child-Safe Home Improvements0
- Home Improvement
- March 13, 2019
All family members should be considered when home improvements are being planned, especially the youngest household residents who may not be responsible enough to avoid accidents and injuries. According to a recent Vital Signs report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injuries are a leading cause of death among the country’s
READ MOREProtect Yourself0
- Editorials, Local News
- February 27, 2019
Cold and flu season is in full swing and no one is immune. It’s been working its way through my house and our Webb Weekly office. Prevention is the key to keeping yourself healthy this winter, so here are some tips and tricks to keep you from getting sick this year. Sore throat and runny
READ MORETeen Dating Violence Awareness Month0
One in three high school students will experience some form of dating violence in their relationships. One in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. According to breakthecycle.org 81% of parents said they didn’t think or didn’t know if dating violence was a problem. For
READ MOREPreparation, Time Key to Safe Winter Travel0
- Local News, Safety
- February 6, 2019
Cold weather comes with winters in Pennsylvania. It’s important to remember that a little preparation and allowing for extra time can go a long way to keep you safe when traveling this winter. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for drivers. When it comes to safely traveling in any type of winter weather
READ MOREJanuary is Stalking Awareness Month0
- Editorials, Local News
- January 16, 2019
Normally if I receive a press release or article that I feel warrants sharing in my space, I will re-write or change or add to it before I publish it. However, in this case I felt that not only did the information warrant my space, but there wasn’t much I could do to improve upon
READ MOREThree Fun Ways Families Can Get Fit Together0
The buddy system is widely used to help men and women get in shape. Friends can encourage their workout partners to get off the couch on days when their motivation might be waning, and partners can return that favor when the roles are reversed. And the benefits of the buddy system are not exclusive to
READ MORESaying Goodbye0
- Editorials
- November 28, 2018
More than ten years. Over 300 columns. Gerry Ayers was one of Webb Weekly’s most dedicated columnists. His columns were smart, funny and well written. He will be missed. Missed by the Webb staff. Missed by the folks at the Country Club. Missed by those at Fairfield. Missed by everyone he played tennis with or
READ MOREItems to Consider When Outfitting a Home Gym0
- Fitness
- October 10, 2018
Home gyms can make working out more efficient, saving time driving to a fitness facility and enabling people to stick to a workout regimen during inclement weather. Having a gym at home also may motivate people to work out more frequently and more effectively, as they can exercise at any time of day they choose
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