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  • The Power of the Media…

    The Power of the Media…0

    In a time when the media is taking a beating — being accused of being ‘fake,’ and often slanting to the left or right for their own benefit, it’s very existence threatened, let’s take a minute and put it to good use. No other print news in the area has the coverage that Webb Weekly

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  • Filling the Void with Remembrances

    Filling the Void with Remembrances0

    He had the softest ears of any dog I’ve ever known. That said, I almost never passed up an opportunity to caress them. Nor could I deny how I loved snuggling with him on the couch, his box-like body curled up and wedged next to mine — safe and warm. No matter what the day

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  • Brunch Made Easy0

    Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and lighter alternative to the typical dinner party. When charged with hosting a mid-day gathering, a little pre-planning can go a long way toward ensuring your brunch get-together is as simple as it

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  • The Roving Sportsman… All About Bluebirds0

    While the plump-breasted worm-eating robin is entitled “The harbinger of spring,” there is no doubt that sightings of the early bluebirds are eagerly awaited as well. As they begin to leave their winter hangouts and appear more often outside the kitchen window or perched near the garden, we wonder what we can do to keep

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  • Bird Feeders Attract More Than Birds0

    I’m an avid hunter, after all, I’ve been a hunter all my life, but I also enjoy watching wildlife. As many people probably already know, in addition to my love of hunting I am also a wildlife artist and illustrator. As such, it’s important that I observe, and carefully study, wildlife as much as possible.

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  • Gazette and Bulletin May 10, 1938: Police Laboratory Shows in Specimen Weed Found by High School Boy0

    • May 9, 2018

    The specimen of weed the high school boy discovered and turned over to Captain Joseph Schmucker as suspected marihuana, and which was sent to the Philadelphia Police Laboratory for identification, proves to be a plant of unusual nature to that laboratory, although not marihuana. In a letter received by Captain Schmucker last night, Edward J.

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  • Let’s Have a Crappie Time

    Let’s Have a Crappie Time0

    Believe me; I’m not suggesting that anyone have a bad or crappy time but rather now is the time to begin your search for some good crappie fishing. I know it’s the beginning of trout season, and I have been putting my share of time on the trout streams as well, but I’ve also been

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  • Susquehanna Trailways LLC Promo Night: “Iconic Israel”0

    Susquehanna Trailways invites you to attend a Promotional Night to be held on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 to learn more about “Iconic Israel” in conjunction with Collette. Join us as we explore Israel from April 10-19, 2019, an ancient land rich in tradition and home to some of the world’s most important historic treasures. Follow

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  • Perfection Demands Attention as Waltman Continues Unreal Start to the Season0

    It isn’t often a writer gets a chance to double-down on a column, but perfection in sports demands that kind of attention. Any seam head, whether it’s softball or baseball, knows the importance of a perfect game. It’s rarer than most accomplishments in sports, other than maybe a 21-pitch at-bat. (It just happened in the

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  • Grit May 2, 1971: Last Passenger Train Late for its Funeral0

    Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. The last passenger train through Williamsport was 50 minutes late for its own funeral. The mourners all arrived in plenty of time for the 3:09 p.m. service Friday. There were many kids oblivious to what they were witnessing. There were their parents, who thought so highly of the event as

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  • The Roving Sportsman: Opening Week Tactics0

    It appears that the daytime temperatures are finally reaching a more comfortable level and the snow (I hope!) is gone for the season. Now it’s a matter of double checking our gear, taking a shot or two just to verify the sights are still on, and maybe slipping out for a final morning or two

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  • Event To Commemorate Hero-Flyer Lost In Area 70 Years Ago1

    On April 26, 1946, a highly decorated World War II pilot, Captain Lawrence Ritter, crashed in a freak snowstorm in the area near Slate Run, in northwestern Lycoming County. He has been virtually forgotten by history, except, of course, to his own family and friends. Three men from the VFW Benefit Center in Lock Haven

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  • This Week’s LION Cassandra Coleman: Don’t Let Her Age Fool You

    This Week’s LION Cassandra Coleman: Don’t Let Her Age Fool You0

    A unique event is going to be held in Lycoming County on April 30th at 1:30 p.m. at the Mary Welch Theater of Lycoming College, 605 Mulberry Street in Williamsport. For those who read their Webb Weekly cover to cover (as everyone should, of course), it will be evident that this same opening sentence featured

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  • County Hall Corner: The Need to Read0

    Baby Boomers came into a world that was completely different than their parents who suffered through the Great Depression and World War II. Travel became easier as automobiles became more affordable and the road system improved. Home entertainment became possible with television and radio. One of the unfortunate side effects of these new experiences was

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  • Greater Versatility Catches More Fish0

    In last week’s piece, I mentioned that versatility was a key to catching more fish. In fact, the whole point was that the more different species of fish you were willing to pursue the better your chances of hooking up — literally. I would like to continue that theme of versatility but with a different

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Springtime Habitat Projects0

    Well, it appears that spring has finally sprung! With the warmer temperatures and intermittent rains, we should turn our attention to habitat work that will benefit all forms of wildlife. First things first. Probably the most important key to success in creating viable food plots is the gathering and analysis of soil samples. In a

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  • Comic Con Comes to Town0

    This Sunday superheroes and evil villains bent of mayhem will overtake the Genetti Hotel’s ballroom for the second annual Williamsport Comic-Con. If you think comic cons, short for a comic convention, are strictly about nerdy geeks and their obsession with old comic books once sold at drug stores, think again. “If you’ve never been to

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  • Free Trees Coming To Your Community0

    By Tracie L. Witter – Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Last time we saw leaves, we were hurrying to rake them off the lawn before the fall snow arrived. But now a warmer season is here, and the trees are ready to start sprouting this summer’s cover again. It’s a nice part of every

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  • The Best Day of the Year0

    Just an opinion. I’m not asking that you agree with me. Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, special family commemoratives are all occasions holding distinctive meanings most worthy of celebration, carrying with them dire consequences should one fail to recognize them properly. But since the days of my early childhood, the day marking the start of another Major

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  • I Want to Catch More Fish0

    “A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.” How many times have you heard that little quote? Well, I don’t buy it; a better thought is, “A good day of fishing is better than a good day at work.” Yea, I know it’s nice to just be out there enjoying

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  • Stay Safe When Caught Outdoors0

    When storms roll in, they might bring along high winds, thunder and lightning and drops in temperature. Many people ride out storms indoors, but some may find themselves suddenly caught in a storm and not know what to do. For the unprepared, the potential for injury is significant. So it’s important to routinely brush up

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  • Susquehanna Trailways LLC Promo Nights0

    Susquehanna Trailways invites you to attend a Promotional Night to be held on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 to learn more about “Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights” in conjunction with Collette. Travel to the Nordic Island nation of Iceland, a country forged by fire and ice. From streaming lava fields to massive glaciers, pounding waterfalls to plunging

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  • County Hall Corner: Dog Days0

    No, the County Courthouse has not gone to the dogs, but it does have a dog, singular. His name is Jedi, and his title is Lycoming County Courthouse Facility Dog. Assigned to the Common Pleas Court of Judge Joy Reynolds McCoy, Jedi is the fulfillment of a two-year dream of Judge McCoy and her Executive

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  • Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun!0

    “Double your pleasure, double your fun — with Double Mint, Double Mint, Double Mint Gum!” This popular jingle was used in years past to advertise a brand of gum that remains popular to this day. Careful, if you remember this jingle, you may be giving away your age! But, “Double your pleasure, double your fun”

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  • Campers’ Guide to RV Care and Maintenance0

    Sometimes referred to as recreational vehicles, travel trailers or campers, RVs are popular. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, RV shipments through February 2017 totaled 73,287 units. This represents an increase of 8.6 percent from the same period in 2016. In fact, RV shipments have increased for seven consecutive years. This popularity might be

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Tasty Turkey Table Fare0

    For some years now, the regulations for spring gobbler hunting in Pennsylvania have allowed a limit of two birds — with the purchase of a second spring tag, of course. Combine that with the possibility of more than one family member hunting these spring birds, and suddenly you may have more wild turkey meat than

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  • Once Bitten, Twice Shy

    Once Bitten, Twice Shy0

    Nobody likes getting ripped off. I don’t care if you got stuck with a lemon vacuum cleaner, poor roof or siding repair, or got hosed by Bernard Madoff and his fancy Ponzi scheme. It’s not one of life’s greatest experiences. It can even happen when you are young and green, as a few “snakes” showed

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  • World Health Day0

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), April 7th is World Health Day. WHO’s primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system. According to their website, “We support countries as they coordinate the efforts of multiple sectors of the government and partners — including bi- and multilaterals, funds and

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  • April 14 – Trout Opener0

    To be honest, I haven’t fished the opening day of trout season for many years. It wasn’t always that way though; when I was a young fellow in the 60s, I wouldn’t have missed the first day for anything. Most of my first days were spent on Sinnemahoning Creek using Mike’s Lucky Seven salmon eggs.

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  • County Hall Corner: Wild Dreams0

    I think I had an April Fool’s Day trick played on myself, as I dreamed about a meeting where the three commissioners; Jack McKernan, Tony Mussare, and Rick Mirabito (the 3 Ms, as I like to call them), were asking their department heads for ideas on better ways to promote Lycoming County. I saw Kim

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  • Makeup Mistakes0

    This past winter, my skin took a beating. It was dry, flaky, dull, and all around uneven. My regular skincare go-tos just weren’t cutting it, and the makeup I put on to hide it all ended up exacerbating the problems. Turns out, I wasn’t “prepping” my skin properly for cosmetics, AND I was using the

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  • Dog-Friendly 2.5 and 5-Mile Run/Walk to Benefit Lycoming County SPCA

    Dog-Friendly 2.5 and 5-Mile Run/Walk to Benefit Lycoming County SPCA0

    Saturday, April 14th, the Lycoming County SPCA and title sponsors Debra S. Schneider, CFP, of Wells Fargo Advisors and Dr. Amy Phillips of Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic will hold the SPCA’s annual Paws Run at the South Williamsport Park. The popular pet-friendly event will feature a 2.5-mile run/walk and 5-mile run, as well as a

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  • TOO SMART TO START: An Anti-Drug Education Initiative Through Water Bottles1

    Barry Rake is a man on a mission. That mission is to educate young people to save them from the scourge and dangers of drug and opioid abuse. To do so, he has an initiated an educational program in which sport water bottles with the slogan “TOO SMART TO START” emblazoned on them, included is

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