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The Laundry Blues 0
Melinda Wentzel
- Family
- August 15, 2018
It’s possible I made a horrible mistake when I decided to make my kids responsible for their own laundry. In theory, it was a wonderful idea as it relieved me of the dreaded chore and saved me from spending countless hours in what may be the smallest and most depressing room on earth. What’s more,
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Number 5 – Tom Speicher 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 15, 2018
Ready or not, it’s that time of the year again when the world comes to Williamsport. The always well-attended Grand Slam Parade steps off August 15th, followed by the opening game of the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series on Thursday. Growing up just a few blocks from Little League’s stadium complex, and spending 17
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How to Prevent Sports Injuries in Young Athletes 0
Family Features
- Advice, Sports
- August 15, 2018
Sports are a great tool to teach young people various lessons. Sports can instill a sense of teamwork and responsibility in youngsters while promoting a physically active lifestyle that can benefit kids into adulthood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 30 million children participate in youth sports in the United States
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Congrats, Wood Bats, Bonds and Beetles 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 8, 2018
The Little League World Series is getting ready for the first pitch. Our area high school football fields have come back to life with teams getting ready for an early kickoff to the PIAA pigskin season. Before you know it, August will be the new September for high school football players. This, however, is a
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Antioch Baptist Church Annual Block Party Slated For Wednesday August 8 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- August 8, 2018
Antioch Baptist Church’s motto is: “A church in the heart of the community with the community at heart.” It is with this motto in mind that for the past 25 years the church has hosted an annual block party on its grounds at 514 High Street. They will be holding this always widely anticipated event
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Oh, Shuttlecock!0
Melinda Wentzel
- Family
- August 8, 2018
My husband and I have a badminton net in our backyard currently, which is terrific, except that it required two master’s degrees, a fair amount of duct tape and an afternoon of misery to set it up. Confession: We probably could have used a marriage counselor or two, but none were available at the time.
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The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Trees 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- August 8, 2018
Writer’s note: We have previously discussed developing a Management Plan for Habitat Improvement, and now we’ll look at specifics. This is the first of a 3-part series about Habitat Improvement, which will cover: Trees, Bushes, Shrubs and Vines, and Food Plots. EXISTING TREES: To begin with, we should have done a survey that identifies the
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Elevate Your Summer Grilling 0
Family Features
- Food
- August 8, 2018
Weekend barbecues, birthday celebrations and family reunions are in full swing, so up your grill game from basic to bold with a few ideas to leave your guests wanting more. Step outside your comfort zone and create some “wow-worthy” dishes with big flavors with these recipes from McCormick and chef Roger Mooking from Cooking Channel’s
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You Don’t Want to Smoke This Weed!0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 1, 2018
In my travels the last three years to watch Jimmy play baseball in Olean, New York, I’ve made it to about every town that makes up the 12-team New York Collegiate Baseball League. From Hornell to Niagara, all the way across the state to Rochester and Syracuse, New York is truly a beautiful state. A
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What to do After Suffering a Sunburn 0
Family Features
- Advice
- August 1, 2018
Summer fun routinely involves days spent soaking up some of the sun’s rays. Relaxing days at the beach, barbecues in the backyard or picnics at the park can make for fun summer activities that create lasting memories. While spending time in the great outdoors is a great way to take advantage of summer weather, it’s
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Locally Speaking 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 1, 2018
During a recent shopping trip, a conversation with an acquaintance turned towards the Webb Weekly. “I read your column, but why don’t you write more about national sports stories?” I was asked. The rationale for the general content of our weekly visits harkens back to the very beginning of the Webb Weekly when Jim Webb
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Local Family Takes Mission Trip 0
Robin Muffley
- Faith, Local News
- July 25, 2018
For Denny and Kammy Paulhamus of Cogan Station, it was the family reunion of a lifetime when they recently reunited with their daughter Ashley, who has been working as a medical missionary at Zimba Missions Hospital in Zambia. The Paulhamuses recently made the long journey to Africa with their other three adult children, Andrew, Alicia,
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This Really Bugs Me 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- July 25, 2018
As if we didn’t have enough to be concerned about with the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in our deer herd, and a bunch of invasive plants overtaking portions of our landscape, we also have a good number of unwelcomed bugs to deal with as well. In case you’re wondering what invasive plants, just try
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Beyond the Dugout 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 25, 2018
Imagine, if you will, that you have a skill that has attracted the attention of an international employer. You are recruited, accept the job, and soon find yourself in a foreign land where you know no one, can’t speak the language, are unfamiliar with the local customs, and face everyday challenges ordering food. Welcome to
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Guess Who I Bumped Into?5
Gerry Ayers
- Commentary
- July 25, 2018
In the late 1960s and into the mid-1970s, the Hurst Corporation (based in Pennsylvania) heavily promoted its line of speed parts, accessories and limited edition cars (usually Oldsmobiles) in a manner most males could appreciate: showgirls! Linda (Miss Hurst Shifter) Vaughn was the best known of the bunch. Blonde and buxom, and blessed with a
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Happy Camper 0
Melinda Wentzel
- Family
- July 25, 2018
The kids are away at camp this week, which might explain the glorious silence in our home. The week BEFORE camp, however, qualified as pandemonium. There were monumental outbursts over the issue of procrastination, and epic battles over the sovereignty of the laundry room. We argued about what to pack and when we should leave,
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Summer Reading List 0
Steph Noviello
- Editorials
- July 18, 2018
July is almost over, and before you know it, the Little League World Series will be here and kids will be heading back to school. Before they head back, help get them prepped by giving them something to read. Listen, I know, it’s summer and that means pools and bikes and creeks and campfires. But
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County Hall Corner: Nothing Happened 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- July 18, 2018
A rule in the journalistic world is that if it bleeds, it leads. Truth be told, the more sensational, the more likely the public will want to hear it and read about it. Webb Weekly is a different kind of newspaper in that it actually believes that many people like to read about ‘good’ things
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A Fit, Fun Summer: Make smart fitness choices with post-workout recovery and hydration 0
Family Features
- Advice, Health
- July 18, 2018
During warm-weather months, fitness enthusiasts often take their exercise routines to the great outdoors. The spike in summer temperatures can make those tough workouts even more challenging. Even after your workout is complete, your body does not stop – after a tough sweat session in the summer heat, you need to replenish what you lost
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Tips for Welcoming a Feline to the Family 0
Family Features
- Advice, Cats, Pets
- July 18, 2018
Introducing a feline into the family can be an exciting time, but it’s important to remember that a new home is often a big change for a little cat. Whether it’s a kitten or an adult cat, providing your new pet with proper nutrition, the comforts of a good home and engaging playtime are just
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The Roving Sportsman… The Work is Done!0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 18, 2018
Several years ago, a landowner whom I have known for quite some time, approached me about helping him design and develop a food plot. He owns 120 acres, which included 50 acres of open fallow fields, and a wooded area of about 70 acres that stretched up a hillside and across a top, where it
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Too Quick 0
Steph Noviello
- Editorials, Recipes
- July 11, 2018
I can’t believe that it is mid-July! Where has the summer gone? Before you know it, it will be time for back to school sales and the Little League World Series. This is actually one of my favorite times of year. There is something about the long nights and hot days that makes me happy.
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Datres, Johnson & Smith 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 11, 2018
Come on now — enough grumbling about the weather. Yes, it’s July, and its beginning has been hot, but just think back several months ago when we were ready to skin Punxsutawney Phil and were cursing the Ides of March and longing for spring’s arrival. You couldn’t tell it by the preponderance of NBA news
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The Roving Sportsman: Rattlers and Red Squirrels 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 11, 2018
Having grown up in Lycoming County, and spent most of the years of my life roaming its hills and streams, it has been a natural progression to be an avid lover of nature and to enjoy the outdoor sporting opportunities that this wonderful area provides. Through the years, my respect and admiration of all the
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Savor Your Summer Soirees 0
Family Features
- Recipes, Summer
- July 11, 2018
Main dish options for outdoor entertaining Serving up an outdoor meal is a summertime staple for gatherings of all kinds — barbecues, celebrations, picnics and more. However, with so many options available and different styles for preparing the dishes, it can be a challenge for home chefs to decide what guests will go for. Instead
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The Bookworm Sez:“Accidental Brothers: The Story of Twins Exchanged at Birth and the Power of Nature and Nurture”0
Terri Schlichenmeyer
- Books
- July 4, 2018
There are over seven billion people in the world, and none of them are like you. You are singular: nobody has your fingerprints, DNA sequence, or thought processes. You’re you; one-of-a-kind. From follicles to toenails, there’s no other you anywhere… or so you think. As in the new book “Accidental Brothers” by Nancy L. Segal
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Tony Bartirome Former Williamsport Gray and Eastern League Batting Titlist Dies At 86 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Commemoration
- July 4, 2018
Tony Bartirome, a member of the 1956 Williamsport Grays, and winner of that year’s Eastern League batting crown, died in Bradenton, Florida on June 22 at the age of 86. According to his obituary, Tony is believed to be the only man in the history of the game of baseball to participate as player, trainer,
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The Roving Sportsman… Chronic Wasting Disease 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- July 4, 2018
It was not that long ago that we heard about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) occurring somewhere out west, but never considered that it would ever become a concern within our own borders here in Pennsylvania. Initially, reports were of limited outcroppings of the disease in deer and elk in a few of the western states,
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Hair for Every Age 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Health, Skincare
- July 4, 2018
I’m a big advocate for skincare for the sake of both a better appearance and for overall health. However, when it comes to looking your best, an area that may need some attention is north of your face. Yes, the shape, style, and color of your hair can make a huge difference when it comes
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So Long, Farewell 0
Melinda Wentzel
- July 4, 2018
I heard the trucks rumbling in the street this morning, groaning to a halt as I peeked through the blinds to see. The movers were here, preparing to load the wares of two families in my neighborhood who are off to faraway places — one to the Delaware shoreline and the other to the mountains
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The Journey Begins As Little League Tournaments Kick Into Full Swing 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
A 12-year-old baseball player stepped into the batter’s box during a regular season game. His team was trailing by one run, and their perfect record was on the line. It’s a moment that happens every summer as youth baseball takes center stage for youngsters and parents hoping to build memories and friendships on the field.
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For the Glove of the Game 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
Little League Baseball founder, Carl Stotz began his love of baseball as a kid playing with baseballs covered in friction tape, using makeshift and hand-me-down equipment. This love and improvising on the fly gave rise to world’s greatest and most popular youth sports organization. In far-off Nigeria, this improvisational tradition continues. A handmade right-hander’s baseball
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How to Conserve Water as the Mercury Rises 0
Webb Weekly
- Advice
- June 27, 2018
Conserving natural resources is often so simple that people make some adjustments without affecting their daily lives at all. But sometimes it’s not so easy to conserve. Summer is one time of year when conservation efforts tend to require more sacrifice than normal. Even the most devoted conservationist may find it difficult to conserve water
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