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  • Remembering Beatrice “Bea” Gamble

    Remembering Beatrice “Bea” Gamble0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar, “The evil that men do lives after them; the good they do is oft interred with their bones.” Well, the love, the good she brought to others, and her legacy of service to others did not die with Beatrice “Bea” Gamble, who died on October 1. Her decency, her godliness,

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  • Happy Halloween…0

    Steph Nordstrom

    There’s a goblin at my window, a monster at my door. The pumpkin at my table, keeps smiling more and more. There’s a ghost who haunts my bedroom, a witch whose face is green. They used to be my family, till they dressed for Halloween. Pssssssst! Hey kids! C’mere! Got something to tell y’all! (Parental

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  • Having A Ghoulishly Safe Halloween This Year0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Halloween is a joyous and interesting time for the ghouls and goblins who seek to garner a large harvest of candy and other goodies while they Trick-or-Treat. Still, it is important to follow some very necessary safety rules as they proceed during this fun and “spooktacular” time. What follows are some tried and true rules

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  • The FAMILY Game

    The FAMILY Game0

    Jamie Spencer

    I was recently asked to tee it up in a few tournaments. I used to love golf, but now it’s totally different. Yes. I am back to coaching at my alma mater. I am enjoying my interactions with the Lycoming College Warriors. But I don’t play much. It’s cool. I don’t miss it. I seriously

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  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month0

    Steph Nordstrom

    It’s not an easy topic to discuss and not one that you would typically find on the cover of Webb Weekly. However, it is difficult to consider yourself a ‘Family-Oriented Newspaper’ without acknowledging how domestic violence affects families. It affects families right here in our cities, towns, and boroughs. I feel that we would be

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  • County Hall Corner: The Case for Conservatism0

    Larry Stout

    Consider the philosophy that politics are framed around. In general, Republicans identify themselves as conservative and Democrats as progressive. It certainly seems that ‘progress’ itself is inevitable in society’s development, which is why the wind always seems to be in the sails of the Democratic Party. To be sure, the past has not been fair

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  • The Hoodie vs. the Gucci Loafers and the Answer0

    Jim Webb

    I’m going to begin this week with a topic that we must all find the positivity in, the United States of America Senate race between Governor Wolf’s former Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman and TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz. For those of you waiting for some of my journalistic thoughts about the White House, the Wolf

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: RISE – Rally In Screening Everyone0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Early detection is key. We’ve all heard this over and over regarding cancer, but in particular breast cancer. The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is RISE – Rally In Screening Everyone. “This year we RISE to ensure every woman has access to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves.” In

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  • Seven Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk0

    Family Features

    Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States and Canada. Despite that prevalence, there are ways for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer. While it is impossible to change family history or genetic markers

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  • River of Change0

    Tim Hartzell

    The Jordan River rises from the slopes of Mt. Hermon on the border between Syria and Lebanon and then flows through northern Israel and into the Sea of Galilee. From there, it meanders through the Jordan Rift Valley until it empties into the Dead Sea, making it the lowest river on earth. It is similar

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  • Local Retired Fordham History Professor Weighs in on Ken Burns’ Holocaust Documentary Series0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Last week on most PBS stations, the Ken Burns documentary series, “The US and the Holocaust,” was presented. This series was widely hailed as one that has helped to put more light on a very dark subject and to help understand the US’s role in responding to the evils of the Holocaust. Dr. Jack Houston

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  • County Hall Corner: Our Seriously Surreal Senate Race0

    Larry Stout

    2022 is known as a midterm election year. Midterm elections are quite different from any other because they include a wide variety of political races — local offices, of course, as well as races for state offices and US Representative and Senate seats. This vast field results in the national media featuring a race here

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  • Safety Guidelines for the Great Outdoors0

    Family Features
    • September 28, 2022

    People venture into the great outdoors for many different reasons. The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act was developed in part to analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States. In 2018, its report showed outdoor recreation contributed more than $412 billion to the U.S. economy and 4.5 million jobs. In 2019-2020, Parks

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Our Wonders of Autumn0

    Jon Pries

    The old timers already know it. The younger folks and newly-arrived residents of Lycoming County and the surrounding counties will eventually figure it out as well. Our area nestled here in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of Northcentral Pennsylvania is unique, and the natural wonders that abound here can often be best enjoyed in

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  • Busy Week0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Last week, which is currently this week for me as I’m writing, has been busy. You’ll notice a larger-than-average paper this week. We’ve got 104 pages of Webb Weekly for you! This, of course, includes our yearly Fall Home Improvement section. So if you have any fall projects on the horizon — indoors, outdoors, DIY,

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  • Poison Prevention Tips0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Poisons are all around us, and notably in our homes. The Health Resources and Services Administration says that more than 90 percent of poisonings happen at home — with many occurring in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reports that the 55 poison control centers across the United States

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  • Tips to Add a Bathroom Where You Didn’t Think One Was Possible0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Home renovation can be tricky, especially if you want to add a bathroom or kitchen to a part of a home where plumbing doesn’t exist. Adding on to basements, attics, garages and unfinished spaces usually requires breaking through concrete or doing a major structural renovation that can compromise a home’s structural integrity. However, above-floor plumbing

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  • Building Your Dream Home Anytime, Anywhere0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Five tips to create a comfortable forever home For most homebuyers, their dream homes are not something they’re likely to find already on the market. With a unique vision of your dream home’s look, location and features, building a custom home is generally the easiest way to make that dream a reality. To keep things

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  • C.H. Waltz Sons Celebrates 75th Year in Business and Kubota’s 50th Year in Business0

    Webb Weekly
    • September 21, 2022

    C.H. Waltz Sons, Inc. is celebrating 75 years in business this year. “It’s a really exciting year for the company,” says Melissa Boehret, Marketing & Advertising Director. “We designed a 75th Year logo, had shirts printed and incorporated the logo wherever possible. In the spring, we had an anniversary picnic with pulled pork sandwiches, the

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  • County Hall Corner: Long and Well Lived the Queen0

    Larry Stout

    This column is devoted to political activities that concern people in Lycoming County. But the passing of Queen Elizabeth after a reign of 70 years provides a useful template to compare our democracy to that of our friends across the pond. The United Kingdom is the proper name for the countries of England, Wales, and

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  • Is Burnout Causing Your Weight Gain?0

    Dave Bellomo

    While estimates of the annual health care costs of obesity-related illnesses vary, researchers agree that the costs are astronomical. Some studies actually estimate the cost to be a staggering $190.2 billion, or nearly 21% of annual medical spending in the United States. Though the root causes for this epidemic can be complex, one that is

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  • County Hall Corner: Are You Ready for Trouble?0

    Larry Stout

    September is National Preparedness Month, which certainly does not cause parades and festivals from communities around the country — but it is something that we should not just push aside lightly. The tragedy that occurred in the United States on September 11th, 2001, was recently commemorated by thousands of bikers at the 911 Memorial Ride.

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  • A Local Gem: Camp Susque0

    Larry Stout

    John Denver sang that West Virginia was almost heaven, but a better candidate would be a valley located about fifteen miles north of Williamsport. This amazing piece of God’s country is surrounded by some of the most beautiful hills anywhere. Because of the topography, there is virtually no ambient light, making the stars brighter at

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  • UPMC Expert: Understanding Headaches0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    If you have experienced a headache or migraine, you know how debilitating they can be. As of 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 3% of all annual emergency department visits in the United States are due to complaints of headaches. While most headaches are not the result of a serious

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  • Remembering History to Prevent Infamy0

    Jim Webb

    It was a beautiful, sun-drenched, late-summer morning. It appeared all was right in the world. The early day’s sun was still very warm, the smell of fall was in the air. I dropped my sons off for school and daycare. Jimmy had just started kindergarten, and Hunter was a very young preschooler. I was looking

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  • Never Forget0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Sometimes it feels like yesterday, and sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago. In reality, it’s been 21 years since the 9/11 attacks on the United States. It also marks the 21st annual 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride. It’s hard to believe that the small ride, with a few dozen riders has grown to the event

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  • Hawaiian & Challenger Triumphs0

    Scott Lowery

    What began as a fun-filled parade traversing Fourth Street with Little League players both throwing and catching candy and rubber baseballs from their flatbed trailer chariots ended its 75th celebration thirteen days later as the newly crowned Honolulu, Hawaii champions completed their Lamade Stadium victory lap by tossing baseballs to the cheering fans on the

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  • How to Conserve Fuel Without Giving Up Driving

    How to Conserve Fuel Without Giving Up Driving0

    Family Features

    Gas prices have been historically high in 2022. According to the fuel price comparison site GasBuddy.com, as of June 2022, the least expensive state for regular gas was Georgia, at $4.43 a gallon. The most expensive was California, where drivers could expect to pay about $6.34 per gallon. During June, which marks the beginning of

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  • A President Returns0

    Scott Lowery

    The expanded 20-team field, record-setting rain delays, and on-field excitement of the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series is now in the record books, but as it always has done, the thousands of visitors that flocked to our community and the locals that took in the action all came away with newfound memories they will

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  • County Hall Corner: Is There an IRS Audit in My Future?0

    Larry Stout

    It is hard to believe though our country is 235 years old, we have only been taxed on our income for 109 years. It was not until the 16th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1913, that an income tax was instituted. Before that, the US federal government funded itself for

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  • Who’s Calling the Shots on National Defense and Diplomacy?0

    Jim Webb

    Since we don’t have term limits in Washington, you would think President Biden and all his cronies would understand just how fragile America’s freedom truly is. They lived through 9/11 in 2001. They witnessed the horror of that day and felt the emotions of our Nation being attacked and shaken to its very core. This

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  • More Than a Cornfield

    More Than a Cornfield0

    Scott Lowery

    “Build it, and they will come” is one of the many often-quoted lines from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. In actuality, the line in the movie was “build it, and he will come,” referencing Shoeless Joe Jackson of the 1919 Chicago White Sox fictional appearance in that Dyersville, Iowa cornfield. Regardless, whether it is

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  • County Hall Corner: God is Dead0

    Larry Stout

    Throughout Lycoming County, there are a number of local municipalities and county government entities that hold regular public meetings. One thing they all have in common is that they start their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the

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