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In the United States, stroke affects more than 750,000 people each year. It’s the leading cause of adult disability and is the fifth-leading cause of death. Stroke can happen to anyone, and it is important to know what stroke looks like and what do to if someone shows the signs. Signs of Stroke If you
As we head officially into summer, you have probably started gearing up for a season of family trips to the beach, getaways with friends, and weekends spent lounging at the pool or on the river. Regardless of your warm-weather plans, you’ll undoubtedly need two essentials: A hardworking sunscreen and a go-to (or three) bathing suits.
I was recently asked to tee it up in a few tournaments. I used to love golf, but now it’s totally different. I haven’t picked up a club in 2021. I’m not kidding. I don’t miss it — and I seriously can’t remember the last time I played my own ball. It has been a
Another spring gobbler season has come to an end, and as always, some hunters have managed to fill their tags, and others, despite their efforts, were not successful. I’m sure in some instances there are hunters who, after their first few times out, haven’t seen or even heard a gobbler, and they gave up thinking
(The following is part two of the interview with Williamsport Crosscutters pitching coach Jim Gott featured in last week’s June 2 column. Gott enjoyed a 14-year major league career and served as the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen coach from 2018-2020. Gott shares his views on Tommy John surgery, pitch counts and his fling with Hollywood). WW
It all began as my friend, Walker, and I laid out plans for a spring bear hunt in the Clearwater Wilderness Area in the Idaho panhandle. We wanted to arrive in the state a few days early so we could wind down from the 35 plus hour drive from home. And we wondered what else
Are you beyond tired of receiving the following type of calls or messages? Hello, I’m reaching out to you with a great opportunity today, but before I get to that extended warranty package for your car, let me talk to you about a few other things going on that are of the utmost importance. First
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and we all know that there are plenty of cats in shelters that could use good forever homes. June also marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters. However, before you decide to adopt, please keep
They hadn’t been in town long and had very limited practice time before their opening game at State College on May 24, but as the players assigned to the Williamsport Crosscutters opening day roster emerged from the clubhouse on Media Day, the uniforms were crisp, smiles crossed their faces, and it looked every bit the
I cannot believe the 2021 Little League regular season is coming to an end. Time goes by fast when you are having some fun. OK. I might complain that baseball gets in the way. But it seems like Michelle, Jensen, and I are at the ball field every single night. My fishing has suffered greatly.
When I head out with my fishing rod in hand, my intentions, of course, are to encounter as many scaly creatures as possible — that is, the scaly creatures that are swimming beneath the surface I’m fishing over. In addition to the scaly fish, however, I also frequently encounter a variety of other scaly creatures
Mild mood swings may be considered a normal part of pregnancy, but 15 to 20% of women experience more significant depression symptoms before or after giving birth. Changes in environment, relationships, and other major adjustments in life occur during this time, but if feelings of sadness, tearfulness, and being more emotional than usual last more
Summer weather is upon us, and with it comes a brand-new season of trends and ways of dressing. So often, summertime can be a challenge. It seems the daily highs go from 60 to 80 in a matter of weeks, making the lightweight knits and jeans of spring no longer sustainable during hot and humid
Last week I penned an article regarding “The Newborns of Spring,” and just yesterday morning something happened that makes me revisit that topic. Although I had begun an article about something completely different, I feel compelled to share just what happened. A landowner in northern Lycoming County has for years allowed me permission to hunt
UPMC and the Williamsport Crosscutters will partner to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to fans at baseball games on Wednesday, June 2 and Saturday, June 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Fans who receive their shot at the ballpark will receive a coupon for a free hot dog
This spring, Logan McGinn, a 9-year-old junior golfer from South Williamsport, has been competing against some of the top 10 and 11-year-olds in the country in the Under Armour Junior Tour. Golfers from the Greater Baltimore area compete for points over a six-event season. The top 8 in each age group qualify for the Under
The recent Pennsylvania primary election was one of the most unusual in modern history for a number of reasons. The biggest was the constitutional amendments that were proposed (and which all passed), but also the wide scale insurgence against local officials, particularly for school board directors. The number of candidates running for these positions must
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will observe June as Pride Month throughout the building. Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots which took place on June 28, 1969, in response to police raids in the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village New York. The ensuing demonstrations by the LGBTQ community that followed marked
How great was it to feel that bright summer sun and those 90 degree days last week? Isn’t it amazing how much more fun any outdoor event becomes in our neck of Penns Woods when you finally feel the warmth of summer? All those sporting events that parents and grandparents endure in those cold days
Memorial Day is meant to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation
As many of us pay our respects this Memorial Day weekend, it is interesting to note one burial plot in particular, which honors some of our war dead. On the peaceful incline of the eastern part of Wildwood Cemetery is the lovely and picturesque plot of graves owned by the Garrett Cochran American Legion Post
The following was contained in a recent letter Scott Lowery received from Merry McCracken of Timonium, Maryland. She was raised in South Williamsport and graduated from South Williamsport High School, then known as Merry Reigel. She wrote him after reading his book, My Stretch in the Service, One Soldier’s World War II Story that he
With the warming trend of spring, comes some of Mother Nature’s great wonders. It is the season for birth throughout our fields and forests, and with it, we need to be aware of the necessary cautions that we should all observe. Turkey hunters are often pleasantly surprised to come across a fawn during their pursuit
May is a “crappie” month; if you heard me verbalize that statement and didn’t see it in written form, you would probably be asking, “What’s his problem?” Well, actually, I don’t have a problem; in fact, it’s quite the opposite — I have anticipation and excitement because May is one of the best months to
It may be hard to set time aside in your busy schedule to take care of yourself, especially during the era of COVID-19. We know you’re busy with working from home, helping your kids with virtual learning, and other interruptions to your day-to-day life. However, it’s important to still make yourself a priority, especially when
I read a lot of fashion and style-related news online, which will come as no surprise. The majority of these articles are benign and frivolous in nature, as they are mostly meant for entertainment on “soft” topics, nothing earth-shattering. However, when I see that the Washington Post and USA Today both have articles on the
Another year quickly rolls by, and suddenly it’s time to think about a return to the Carlisle 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament. After our inconspicuous exit in the prior year’s tournament — at the hands of local legend Rich Henninger’s team, my thoughts turned to the definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and
Cutters baseball is BACK! After a break of over 600 days, Williamsport Crosscutters baseball returns to Historic Bowman Field. The summer fun begins on Tuesday, May 25 when the Cutters host the State College Spikes at 7:05 p.m. for Opening Night 2021 presented by UPMC & WILQ. The night will include free schedule magnets for
These days it has become fashionable to criticize and undervalue law enforcement and the brave men and women who serve in it. We at Webb Weekly strongly support law enforcement, and in a bid to demonstrate this, we are providing our readers with an interview we recently conducted with the Williamsport Police Department’s “Officer of
Our census, mandated by the United States Constitution and held every ten years since 1790, has tremendous importance and significance. It is far, far more important than a national headcount. The census sets the amount of federal assistance in some 130 different programs and state allocations as well. The Lycoming County commissioners have publicly emphasized
The Class of 2021’s top 5 percent were recognized on May 13 during the eighth annual Top Hat Dinner held at the Genetti Hotel. Seventeen seniors were celebrated for their academic excellence, as well as their selected faculty honorees who influenced and inspired that success. The following students were honored: Michael Cendoma, Lenora Ciabattari, Zola
Bodies of water like lakes, rivers and oceans often elicit fond memories of fun times spent under the sun. Safety should always be a priority when spending time on the water, especially when participating in water sports, including swimming and water skiing. According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 people die by drowning
