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Major League Baseball Tries to Right A Historical Wrong By Recognizing the Negro Leagues As Major Leagues 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- December 30, 2020
Major League Baseball took a welcome and long overdue action two weeks after recognizing the Negro Leagues (1920-1948) and confer on them Major League status. This was a step to right a historical wrong that denied some of the best baseball players in history the opportunity to showcase their awesome talents only because they had
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Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest – Winners Announced!0
Webb Weekly
- Christmas, Contests
- December 23, 2020
The following are the Winners of the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! Congratulations to all of our winners and many thanks to all of our entrants! We had almost 400 entries this year! You kiddos wore our elves out with judging!! We’d also like to thank all of the people who offered
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My Dears Got Deer 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- December 23, 2020
Last week I wrote about deer hunting success with a first-time hunter, but this week I want to explore what happened with some of the female hunters in my life. Yes, my dear wife tagged an antlerless deer last week, and I’m sure there are a lot more men these days who are seeing their
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NUU Valor 3rd in Nation 0
Press Release
- Local News, Sports
- December 16, 2020
These girls took a major blow when the spring season was cancelled. They were registered for the EPYSA (Eastern Pa Youth Soccer Association) outdoor state cup and regular league play in EDP (Elite Development Program) based in Philly and NJ. When everything shut down they moved into virtual and independent skills and workouts. They developed
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Remembering Feared Baseball Slugger Dick Allen 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Sports
- December 16, 2020
This year continues to be a bad year for baseball players I admired in my youth. The latest sadness comes with the news last week of the death of feared baseball slugger Dick Allen, who had an outstanding 11-year major league career and who once played here in Williamsport for the Grays in 1962. His
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Baseball’s Back at Bowman 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- December 9, 2020
Following a summer of COVID-caused cancellation and the uncertainty of professional baseball’s future in Williamsport, the November 30th announcement of the formation of the new MLB Draft League was welcomed news for area baseball fans. Although it was not included on the weather bureau’s forecast of that day, some of the windy conditions may have
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Williamsport Crosscutters Now Members of New MLB Draft League – Great Minor League Baseball Experience to Continue 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- December 9, 2020
Continuity is the byword for officials of the Williamsport Crosscutters as they embark on a new chapter of the Minor League Baseball experience for this city. The news last week was that the Crosscutters would be a charter member of the brand-new MLB Draft League whose 68-game schedule (34 home and 34 away), will run
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Regional United Ways Work Together to Protect Their Communities 0
Press Release
- Health, Local News
- December 9, 2020
AIS Coordinates Production of One Million Masks The Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) was the recipient of 500 masks and received a second shipment of 1,500 masks today, compliments of the United Way of North Central Mass (UWNCM). Earlier in 2020, UWNCM was approached by one of their corporate community partners to help with a
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The Roving Sportsman… It Finally Happened in the Closing Minutes!0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- December 2, 2020
For decades, the black bear population throughout Pennsylvania has been on a slow, but ever-increasing rise. The numbers today exceed 20,000, making our state a popular destination for bear hunters. Not only are the numbers of animals impressive, but the size of some have often exceeded 300 pounds, with animals every year being taken in
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WAHS Senior to Compete as Division Finalist in MTNA Senior String Performance Competition 0
Press Release
- Local News
- November 25, 2020
Williamsport Area High School senior Michael Fisher will virtually compete as a division finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Eastern Division Senior String Performance. Fisher secured his spot after his recent win in the Pennsylvania State Senior String Competition. “Being the Pennsylvania representative in this competition is a true honor,” Fisher said. “I
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Lots of Coyote Sightings 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- November 18, 2020
Trust me, even though you may not have seen any coyotes lately, there are still plenty of them roaming the countryside. Over the past couple of months, I have had a number of people tell me about the coyotes they have spotted, with a couple of people even reporting that they saw a pack of
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Whitey Ford and Other Yankee Dynasty Era Players Once Saw Action at Bowman Field 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Sports
- October 21, 2020
Two weeks ago the baseball world received the sad news that Yankees legendary pitcher Whitey Ford had passed away. Ford once saw action at Bowman Field as a member of the Eastern League’s Binghamton Triplets, but Ford was not the only member of the Yankee dynasty era of 1947 to 1964, several others did as
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Williamsport Sun: October 14, 1954 – Powys, Balls Mills Projects Toured by Auto Club 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- October 14, 2020
Highway projects underway in Lycoming County at a total cost of $3 million were toured Wednesday by directors of the Lycoming County Automobile Club as guests of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. The tour, 93 miles long, concerned the eastern and northcentral portions of the county. A major stop was an on-foot visit to new
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The Strike Zone?0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- October 7, 2020
The decks were cleared of all household responsibilities on September’s last Sunday afternoon. It was the last day of the regular season for MLB and has been the practice in recent years; all 16 games were scheduled to start at the same 3:05 p.m. eastern time. In this shortened season, most of the games were
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Style File: Preppy 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- September 9, 2020
This article is the first in a series of “Style Files,” where I’ll break down common modes in fashion and dressing, from their origin to their evolution, and how they are seen and worn today. First up, preppy! The term “preppy” derives from private, university-preparatory schools, primarily in the northeastern part of the United States.
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What a Year 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- September 9, 2020
As far as I’m concerned, I could go to sleep and wake up to the new year. 2021 never sounded so good. Now, the thought of skipping right through my favorite “-BER” months would make me sad. I live for these months and cooler weather, but I pray to God that the holidays will feel
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Football Anyone?0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 12, 2020
? As this year of sports-uncertainty continues, local high school football teams have begun preparations for what they hope will be a season by taking part in what the PIAA describes as “heat acclimatization week.” In its most simplistic terms, the program is designed to give players an opportunity to adjust to the summer heat
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Gazette and Bulletin: August 15, 1945 – Japs Surrender! Most Exciting Demonstration Never Excelled in Williamsport 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- August 12, 2020
Thousands stormed the business district of Williamsport last night as they joyously celebrated the surrender of the Japs. President Truman’s official announcement of peace given by radio at 6 p.m. Eastern War Time set off a demonstration never excelled in this city and probably only equaled by the jubilation which followed the signing of the
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The Roving Sportsman… During These Uncertain Times 0
Jon Pries
- Outdoors
- August 5, 2020
A recent nationwide poll by the National Recreation and Park Association revealed that more than half of adults polled said that they plan to vacation close to home this summer. Most cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason, and noting the fact that the outdoors provide the ideal chance for social distancing and to enjoy
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SuperStars: A Group Fitness Program For Those of Diverse Abilities and Special Needs 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- July 22, 2020
In his inaugural address, John F. Kennedy said, “God’s work must truly be our own.” One Montoursville woman and at least six volunteers that include her two daughters, take this directive seriously. Together for the past ten years, they have been bringing the concept of physical fitness, wellness, and increased self-esteem to individuals with diverse
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This Week’s LION: Caretakers of the Williamsport Cemetery 0
Larry Stout
- Leaders
- July 22, 2020
There are cemeteries in our country that are genuinely moving to visit. Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is the location of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as well as the burial place of President John F. Kennedy. Gettysburg Cemetery has a spot where Abraham Lincoln delivered the greatest speech in American history, known as
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A Summertime Celebration of Freedom 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- July 1, 2020
Happy 244th birthday to the United States of America! We the People need to celebrate our Independence Day and all the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into making our Nation the light of liberty that shines around the world. The United States of America is the greatest example of freedom and democracy at
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Enjoy a Safe and Happy Independence Day 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- July 1, 2020
Happy 4th of July! Before we get started with anything else, I first want to congratulate our winner of the Webb Weekly Great American Cookout giveaway! Congratulations to Donna Chapman of Williamsport! Donna is the winner of a grill from Elery Nau Hardware in Montoursville, along with $50 gift cards to both Frosty Beverage of
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Save the Benders 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- June 24, 2020
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away. I was introduced to part-time scribing. Back then, I was asked to provide some copy on behalf of White Deer Golf Course, and our relationship began. English and grammar were two of my least favorite subjects, and it took quite a while to come around.
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Hope in a Season of Rain, Part Two 0
Tim Hartzell
- Faith
- June 24, 2020
Early on in the pandemic shutdown, a box arrived at our house. The writing on the box made it obvious it had been sent from oversees. Our older son Reid is currently living in Hong Kong. For five years before moving to the island, he had lived on mainland China, so it certainly crossed our
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My Creepy, Crawly Yard 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- June 24, 2020
I think summer is finally here and with the warmer temperatures we are also faced with frequent grass mowing and in my case plenty of weeds, but it is also the season for surprise visits by a number of different creeping, crawling and slithering critters. For example, last week I looked out front and noticed
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Unique Ways to Make this Father’s Day Special 0
Family Features
- June 17, 2020
Like a handful of holidays that came before it, Father’s Day in 2020 will be different than in years past. Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, much of the world continues to live under some degree of stay-at-home restrictions. Those guidelines will influence how people can celebrate Father’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day,
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Baltimore Orioles 0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- May 27, 2020
I’m not talking baseball here, but rather my topic this week is actually about those eye-catching birds that occasionally grace our backyards this time of year. To be fair, I’ll admit I’m not a hardcore, dedicated bird watcher, but I do enjoy having a variety of birds around my home, and like a lot of
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Oops, I Did it Again!0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- May 13, 2020
OK, so I really need to start looking at the calendar. Not that it’s Monday or May 1st, but what the dates of actual holidays are. A few weeks ago, I emailed my column to Steph and told her to have a “Happy Hump Day” thinking it was Wednesday. She emailed me back saying “Well
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Tebbs Farms and Greenhouses On the Grow Since 1948 0
Webb Weekly
- May 13, 2020
Tebbs Farms and Greenhouses was started in 1948 by Dick and Mable Tebbs in a small tent on Four Mile Drive. They grew their own produce at their farm in Montoursville. With the success of farming, they swiftly moved to greenhouse growing with bedding plants and Easter Flowers — this kept their business open longer
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Old School Recipes 2
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- May 6, 2020
Do you remember recipes from when you were little that your grandmother or even your mom used to make you? Ones that you didn’t have often, but when you have it, it triggers that memory of those old brown bowls or a dish that your grandparents used to have? This week my mom made a
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Williamsport Sun: March 18, 1948 – Clay Building Closes Due to Scarlet Fever 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- April 22, 2020
Officials of the Williamsport School District and the Board of Health ordered closing of the Henry Clay School this morning after another case of Scarlet Fever was discovered. The latest sufferer is Delores Finn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Finn of 927 West Fourth Street, a fourth-grade pupil, Delores was in school Wednesday but
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Take a Walk 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- April 15, 2020
“I’m taking a walk, I’m going outside, I’m taking a walk” Each week I keep hoping I’ll have something to discuss with you that isn’t COVID-related. I’m sorry to say this ain’t the week and next isn’t looking real good either. But, I keep trying to find the silver-lining in things. I think it’s vitally
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