Advertising

Latest Issue

Search results

  • Home
  •  
  • Results for phrase: little league

Search Results For 'little league'

  • Role Models0

    Scott Lowery

    “I am not a role model.” Spoken 29 years ago by then NBA basketball star and now a TV hoops commentator, Charles Barkley, that famous quote has long been remembered and often referenced. Those six words were the opening line of a 1993 Nike TV commercial during which Barkley went on to say, “I’m not

    READ MORE

  • County Hall Corner: Leading and Learning at the Same Time0

    Larry Stout

    Scott Metzger could arguably be considered one of the best prepared Lycoming County Commissioners given his three decades of experience in the Adult Probation Department, half of those years as Deputy Chief, as well his lifetime experience as a business owner. Seeing from both the government and business sides of the coin, Scott is also

    READ MORE

  • Baseball Giveth0

    Scott Lowery

    There is a very good explanation for those shattering sounds that have been heard of late throughout the valley. Perhaps not as high numbers as the daily COVID count we’ve been besieged with, but never-the-less many of those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions that had been made two weeks ago have already been smashed or tossed

    READ MORE

  • County Hall Corner: Looking Forward to 20220

    Larry Stout

    My headline is a bit misleading, as, in many ways, I am NOT looking forward to 2022. I am largely pessimistic about our short-term future, but in the long-term, I have a stubborn belief in the American spirit to steady itself when the ship of state shifts too far to the right or to the

    READ MORE

  • Holiday Hours for the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store0

    Press Release

    The World of Little League® Museum and Official Store has announced its 2021 holiday schedule. Below are the following changes to the Museum’s normal operating schedule: December 25 and 26 – Closed December 27 and 28 – Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET January 1 and 2 – Closed Outside of the dates

    READ MORE

  • Former Williamsport Mets Manager Bill Virdon Died Recently0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Several weeks ago, news was received of the death of former Pirate, Yankees, and Astros manager Bill Virdon at the age of 90. Virdon has a strong Williamsport connection. He managed the 1966 Williamsport Mets, and later his grandson played for the Williamsport Crosscutters. Virdon was an accomplished major league player in his own right.

    READ MORE

  • Inside the Dog House0

    Scott Lowery

    It is a team sport playoff fact of life — unless a team wins its final game, its season concludes with a loss. Such was the ultimate fate of the 2021 Jersey Shore Bulldogs; however, the reality of its 41-16 defeat at the hands of state powerhouse Aliquippa was more about the championship caliber of

    READ MORE

  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance Honors Local Community Members0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Each year the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance recognizes individuals in the area who promote the spirit of brotherhood, tolerance, and community service at their annual banquet. Holding these annual affairs the past two years has proven problematic due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s banquet was slated for October, but a major uptick in COVID

    READ MORE

  • Happy Thanksgiving0

    Jamie Spencer

    Where to begin? I am officially back on the sidelines — coaching hoops here at St. John Neumann Regional Academy. I continue to enjoy hanging out with the boys. Sure, the wins are nice, but I only do this to stay involved. The entire landscape has changed, folks. It is a rather tough and thankless

    READ MORE

  • Trey and Alize0

    Jamie Spencer

    Two weeks ago, I wrote an article about Williamsport native Treyson Potts. The University of Minnesota stud running back had been tearing it up. This all came to an abrupt end. Potts suffered an undisclosed injury serious enough to keep him hospitalized for six days. The details were very hush-hush, and Coach PJ Fleck talked

    READ MORE

  • Grit: October 22, 1961 – World Trade of 11 Industries Carries City Name Everywhere0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Altogether all too many people believe it takes a Little League World Series game to get the City of Williamsport known around the world. The truth is that this city’s name, as written, “shipped from Williamsport U.S.A.,” reaches every country on the globe, affecting the lives of people everywhere—thanks to at least 11 Williamsport area

    READ MORE

  • Rooting Superstitions0

    Scott Lowery

    It is no secret. It has been stated in this space countless times. I am a baseball fan. Specifically, I’m a Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox fan. Generally, I am a baseball fan. If there is a game going on in my vicinity, chances are, I will be watching it. We are in the

    READ MORE
  • Amateur Radio and Baseball Link Tennessee Little Leaguer and Local Man at Recent Little League World Series

    Amateur Radio and Baseball Link Tennessee Little Leaguer and Local Man at Recent Little League World Series0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The world of amateur, or “ham” radio links many people across the globe and is a fun and interesting hobby for those who enjoy it. One local man, Marty Mauer, is quite passionate about his involvement in amateur radio. Still, he had no idea that it would end up linking him with a participant in

    READ MORE
  • Rubik’s Cube

    Rubik’s Cube0

    Scott Lowery

    I can’t completely put the 2021 Little League Baseball World Series in the rearview mirror without passing on one of those heartwarming stories that make Little League about much more than baseball games played by sub-teenagers. Ken Sawyer has repeatedly dubbed it “a series like no other,” and some have expressed the opinion that it

    READ MORE

  • Who’s in Charge?0

    Scott Lowery

    Sadly, in today’s world, the word ‘bubble’ has taken on a totally different meaning than that used to describe a luxurious bath or a child’s gum. It’s now a protective word meant to shield one from interactions and danger from the outside world. During last month’s Little League Baseball World Series, the ‘bubble’ that surrounded

    READ MORE

  • Another Recap0

    Jamie Spencer

    Congratulations to my friends at Little League International. They somehow found a way to crown a 2021 World Series Champion. The new norms and COVID protocols were a major challenge. Everyone’s an expert, and I applaud my chums for providing another great experience. I am very proud to live in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The crowds at

    READ MORE

  • Ken Sawyer’s 50th1

    Scott Lowery

    Ken Sawyer was honored by Steve Keener, Little League International President, and CEO. I was tipped off it was coming, and I enjoy surprises as long as they are happening to other people. For a couple of decades, I have enjoyed the privilege of being a part of the iHeart Media radio coverage of the

    READ MORE

  • Changes beyond the Series0

    Scott Lowery

    The 2021 Little League Baseball World Series, best described by my radio broadcast colleague Ken Sawyer as “a Series like no other,” is now history. Baseball was played, a champion was crowned, and many memories were made by the 16 competing teams and the enthusiastic — but smaller — crowds that followed them. But, as

    READ MORE

  • Williamsport Sun: September 2, 1941 – From the Fans Sports Editor – The Sun0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Most of the baseball fans of Williamsport no doubt know of Little League which has just completed its third year of hardball, but I wonder how many of them know of those responsible for the success of the league and what they are attempting to accomplish with their players.  A limited number of boys between

    READ MORE

  • Church: A Compelling Vision0

    Tim Hartzell

    Does your church have a compelling vision? If it does, do you know what it is? Do you talk with other church members about the vision? Do your leaders continually promote the vision of the church? Do you celebrate the victories that lead you toward the accomplishment of your vision? Vision is a vital component

    READ MORE

  • First Downs Fists Up and First Responders Remembered0

    Jim Webb

    Are you ready for some football? How about some live boxing action, or maybe you want to get out to physically challenge yourself and see what you’ve got and benefit a great cause at the same time? As we roll towards September, make sure you get out and enjoy all the great local events going

    READ MORE

  • Choices0

    Scott Lowery

    It is no secret that my choice of musical preference leans heavily towards the old country classic artists. One of my favorites is George Jones and his 1999 hit song Choices. It offers a sobering poignant message that an individual’s ultimate plight in life is determined by the choices one makes along life’s highway. If

    READ MORE

  • Live and Let Live0

    Jim Webb

    What an amazing time of year it is in our little corner of God’s green Earth. We are so very blessed to live where we do. Please take a break from all the negativity that can be found on the electronic device of your choosing. Please do not become one of those whose emotions are

    READ MORE

  • Grace and Sportsmanship0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I am often a last-minute writer for my column. This week I am glad that I was. Typically, even if I don’t have my column written, per se, I usually have an idea about what I want to write about. This week I was going to remind everyone to be good sports about the seating

    READ MORE

  • Annual Little League World Series Carries on Amid Unusual Circumstances0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Last year the millions of fans of the annual Little League World Series felt an aching void when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year the shadow of that pandemic still hangs over the LLWS, but the annual classic is returning anyway — in a revised form. The Little League World Series

    READ MORE

  • Simon Says0

    Scott Lowery

    As a youngster, no doubt many of you at one time or another played the game “Simon Says.” In the game, one player assumes the role of Simon and shouts out instructions to the other players. The other players respond only when those instructions are prefaced by “Simon says.” Players responding to instructions not prefaced

    READ MORE
  • The Showcase

    The Showcase0

    Jamie Spencer

    First and foremost, I would personally like to congratulate the 16 teams who made it all the way to Williamsport for the 2021 Little League World Series. This is my favorite time of year as our lovely backyard provides the backdrop to one of the greatest sporting events on the planet. I love the entire

    READ MORE
  • College Dedicates Fish Real Estate Leadership Challenge Course

    College Dedicates Fish Real Estate Leadership Challenge Course0

    Press Release

    The Fish Real Estate Leadership Challenge Course, the creation of which involved the same collaborative spirit that it will nurture in those who use it, was dedicated Aug. 11 on the wooded southcentral side of Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Challenge Course – a remarkable project funded by Brent and Daria Fish in memory of

    READ MORE

  • ‘Mr. October’ Reggie Jackson To Make Return to Williamsport August 210

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that they will be hosting former New York Yankee and Hall of Fame Right Fielder Reggie Jackson for a return visit for this year’s Little League World Series community festivities on Saturday, August 21. He will be participating in a public luncheon at Bald Birds Brewery

    READ MORE

  • Hall of Fame Outfielder Tim Raines Headlines 11th Annual Williamsport Welcomes the World0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Hall of Fame outfielder Tim Raines, who was one of the fastest and versatile offensive and defensive players when he played, most notably for the Montreal Expos, will be headlining the 11th annual Williamsport Welcomes the World celebration in downtown Williamsport on Friday, August 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. This event is being conducted

    READ MORE
  • The Parade of Thanks

    The Parade of Thanks0

    Jamie Spencer

    Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and the Hepburn Lycoming Little Leaguers were bounced in the PA State Tournament. Sure. It hurt. But these twelve-year-olds are quite resilient. We bounced back after lunch. They accomplished so much, and I am super proud. What a ride for these 12 “Boys of Summer.” The

    READ MORE

  • A Lamade Christmas0

    Scott Lowery

    As a consumer, I’ve learned to live with those so-called “Christmas in July” type sales that seem to pop up in the middle of the summer. However, in the midst of the summer, I have a hard time accepting the Thanksgiving merchandise that was seen being displayed during a recent shopping trip. No doubt, living

    READ MORE

  • Local Chapter of the Society For American Baseball Research (SABR) To Be Organized at Meeting on August 210

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    If you love all things baseball, whether it is statistics, baseball lore, history or anything else you might find interesting about our national game, then becoming a member of the local chapter of the newly formed chapter of the Society For American Baseball Research or (SABR) might be just the thing for you. The first

    READ MORE

Weather Today

WILLIAMSPORT WEATHER

Publisher & Editor

Columnists

Latest Issue

Top
© Copyright Webb Weekly - A Family-Oriented Publication