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More Than 90 Hall of Famers Have Appeared In Williamsport Either As Active Players Or Visitors 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Sports
- January 30, 2019
The recent election of Montoursville’s Mike Mussina to the National Baseball Hall of Fame has lifted him to the stratosphere of baseball immortality. The Williamsport area is no stranger to playing host to baseball immortals, over the past 140 years Williamsport has hosted 92 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame as either active players
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This Week’s LION: County Commissioner Candidate – Scott Metzger 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- January 30, 2019
The year 2019 will be remembered in Lycoming County for decades for the ‘ballotopocalypse’ that will take place. For starters, there will be primary and general elections for positions such as the three Lycoming County commissioners, five county row offices, two court of common pleas judges, the mayor of Williamsport, and four Williamsport city council
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Loyalsock to Host ‘Teacher of the Year’ Program 0
Press Release
- Events
- November 14, 2018
The Loyalsock Township School District is honored to host and evening with our 2018 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jennifer Wahl. The community is invited to attend our program on November 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., and to hear Jennifer share her educational journey from high school through today. Jennifer R. Wahl has been
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Preparing for the Polls — Part 6: Why Here, Why Now?0
Larry Stout
- Local News, Politics
- October 24, 2018
In this series on preparing for the November election, four columns have been devoted to the complicated issue of changing the city charter of Williamsport. Two very different proposals for change are on the ballot, and if both receive a majority by the voters, there will probably be a long and tenuous journey through a
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Williamsport Civic Chorus Will Be Launching 75th Anniversary In November 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Music
- October 24, 2018
It was the fall of 1944, the United States and the world were deeply involved in fighting the forces of fascism in World War II, hardly an auspicious time to launch a new musical organization, but that is exactly what the Williamsport Civic Chorus did. They will launch their 75th anniversary season on November 18
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For Hail to the Chief 0
Scott Lowery
- Events, Local News
- October 17, 2018
Thousands of eager on-lookers will line the streets of South Williamsport this Saturday to take in the sights, sounds and treats provided by the 73rd annual South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade. For young and old alike this community tradition is both anticipated and appreciated. For retiring South Williamsport Borough Police Chief Robert ‘Bob’ Hetner, the parade
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Girls on the Run: Helping Girls to Realize Their Full Potential and Boldly Pursue Their Dreams 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Arts, Local News
- October 10, 2018
Younger girls sometimes have a tough time wrestling with the struggles they face as adolescents. In what can be a very trying time of their lives, in which making healthy and wholesome decisions can be difficult, one local organization, Girls on the Run of the Susquehanna Valley, is aiding greatly with these challenges. Girls on
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Cutters Baseball: More Than a Game 0
Williamsport Crosscutters
- Sports
- September 12, 2018
Tens of thousands cheered Hawaii’s 3-0 victory over Korea in the Little League Baseball World Series final while several thousand were on hand for the Drum Corps Associates World Championship competition at Williamsport High School as the community hosted two late summer prestigious events. On Labor Day afternoon 1,756 Williamsport Crosscutter’s fans showed up to
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Seventeen Years and Sixteen Days 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Local News
- September 5, 2018
It doesn’t seem like that long ago that President George W. Bush attended the Little League World Series. The former president is a huge baseball fan, and at one time even owned the Texas Rangers. He was as excited about visiting the Little League World Series as the players who were participating. It was a
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The Beverage Barn.0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- September 5, 2018
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate my friends at Little League International on their recent successes. The 2018 Little World Series was off the charts, and I wanted to say thanks for another great experience. Jensen and I made it over to a Lamade and Volunteer on a number of occasions. He is
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Felix & the Field Crew 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- September 5, 2018
While many of the fans descending upon the Williamsport area for the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series were first-time visitors, Mother Nature had other ideas. Not satisfied with the precipitation deluge she had previously sent our way, the days leading up to, and including, the early days of the youthful tournament featured an unwelcomed
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Peachtree City and Honolulu Create Lifetime Bonds as Both Teams are Awarded the Sportsmanship Award 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- September 5, 2018
Moments before Honolulu took on Asia-Pacific to determine the champion of the Little League World Series, there was a special moment as the Sportsmanship award was given out. Peachtree City and Honolulu, the two teams that played for the right to play Asia-Pacific, bonded throughout the nearly two-week tournament. Peachtree City parents and players even
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Williamsport to Host the “Super Bowl” of Drum Corps World Championship Competition This Weekend 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- August 29, 2018
The Williamsport area has just concluded hosting one world-class event in the Little League World Series. Now it will turn around and host another one when the DCA World Championships are held here this weekend, August 31 to September 2 at Williamsport Area High School’s STA stadium and at the Community Arts Center in downtown
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Coeur d’Alene Takes a Trip With More Meaning Than Most as it Enjoys the Final Days of the Little League World Series 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Little League, Sports
- August 29, 2018
As Little League teams from all around the world take in Williamsport and its surrounding areas an extra special trip for Coeur d’Alene, Idaho will be made before the team departs for tonight. In the fall of 1990, Coeur d’Alene Little League manager Sean Cherry was a second Lieutenant in the Marines, and he found
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Canadian Television Network Journalists Assist With Canadian Player’s Immigration Plight 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- August 29, 2018
One Little Leaguer from the Whalley Little League of Surrey, British Columbia, came within an eyelash of not being able to join his teammates here at the Little League World Series because of an immigration issue. The Little Leaguer, Dio Gama, was caught in a web, not of his making. According to Canadian Broadcasting Company
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UPMC Susquehanna Welcomes Little MVPs to Williamsport 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- August 29, 2018
Newborns at UPMC Susquehanna’s The Birthplace at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport got into the spirit of the Little League® Baseball World Series as the nursery was transformed into a dugout, complete with the newborns outfitted in hand-sewn baseball caps, provided by UPMC Susquehanna senior program’s Knotty Knitters, and team UPMC onesies. Staff celebrated the little MVPs and their
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Acronyms, All Stars and Analysis 0
Jim Webb
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- August 22, 2018
The Little League World Series is flying by like a ball hit off the bat of Yankee Giancarlo Stanton. Earlier this month the Pinstriper hit a home run against the Texas Rangers that registered an exit velocity of 121.7 miles per hour. If you like numbers and analysis, baseball is definitely the game for you.
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Back to Reality 0
Steph Noviello
- Editorials
- August 22, 2018
The Little League World Series is winding down and we are closing in on the end of summer. Kids will be heading back to school and this Friday will bring us the first Friday night football games. Speaking of, Webb Weekly Live and Cable Sports Live are back this year to bring you two great
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West End 16-18s Finish Third at the Babe Ruth World Series 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Baseball, Sports
- August 22, 2018
The West End Babe Ruth League continues its legacy of baseball excellence with the outstanding play of this year’s 16 to 18-Year-Old All-Star Team. This group of players has one of the best resumes in Babe Ruth history in the state of Pennsylvania. Since 2013, the core group of players has won the following: Two
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South’s Minor Girls Come Home Champions 0
Scott Lowery
- Baseball, Sports
- August 22, 2018
The world’s best 16 Little League Baseball teams are enjoying the fulfillment of a common dream shared by all regardless of geographic location — they’ve made it to Williamsport. While their arrival has been much heralded and documented, for a group of softball-playing young ladies — they had to leave the South Williamsport site of
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Keystone Advanced Into the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament for the Third Time in League History 0
Brett Crossley
- Baseball, Sports
- August 22, 2018
The journey to becoming the best Little League team in the state opened with one of the most difficult opponents on the slate. It would be a team that would rise from the ashes to force a second matchup in the tournament. Keystone opened the District 12 Major Baseball Tournament with a game against Williamsport.
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It’s About the KIDS 0
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- August 22, 2018
I would personally like to congratulate the 16 teams who made it all the way to Williamsport for the 2018 Little League World Series. This is the best time of year as my lovely backyard provides the perfect backdrop to one of the greatest sporting events on the docket. I love the entire tournament, and
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For the Love of the Game and Those Who Play It 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Sports
- August 15, 2018
Williamsport welcomes the World! What a wonderful time of year to be a baseball fan, and live right here in the West Branch Valley. If you are in town for the 72nd playing of the Little League World Series, it’s great to have you. Welcome to the home of Little League Baseball. I hope you
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Hwan-yeong, Bienvenido, Yōkoso, Welcome 0
Steph Noviello
- Editorials, Sports
- August 15, 2018
It’s once again one of my favorite times of the year. Welcome to all those joining us for the Little League World Series. If you need me in the next ten days or so, please check the photo wells at Volunteer and Lamade stadiums, as that is where I will most likely be hanging out!
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New Video Scoreboards and Mets-Phillies Game Highlight 72nd Annual Little League World Series 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Baseball, Sports
- August 15, 2018
New video scoreboards which will enhance the fans’ viewing experience and a regular season major league baseball game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies are among the highlights on tap at the 72nd Annual Little League Baseball World Series to be held here August 16 to 26. With no cost of admission
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14th Annual Grand Slam Parade Steps Off Wednesday, August 15 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- August 15, 2018
An appearance by the Hall-of-Fame baseball player, Ozzie Smith and the inclusion of more music and bands than ever, are among the highlights of this year’s 14th Annual Grand Slam Parade, which will step off promptly at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15. This event has become the traditional kick-off to the annual Little League
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The Dream Team 2
Jamie Spencer
- Sports
- August 15, 2018
A lot has changed since the very first Little League World Series. The national exposure these boys receive is off the charts nowadays. ESPN and their affiliates not only cover the entire tournament, but they are now televising many of the regional games. It’s insane. Don’t get me wrong folks. I’m loving every minute, and
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Number 5 – Tom Speicher 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 15, 2018
Ready or not, it’s that time of the year again when the world comes to Williamsport. The always well-attended Grand Slam Parade steps off August 15th, followed by the opening game of the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series on Thursday. Growing up just a few blocks from Little League’s stadium complex, and spending 17
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Congrats, Wood Bats, Bonds and Beetles 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 8, 2018
The Little League World Series is getting ready for the first pitch. Our area high school football fields have come back to life with teams getting ready for an early kickoff to the PIAA pigskin season. Before you know it, August will be the new September for high school football players. This, however, is a
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Keystone Makes its Final Push to the Little League World Series in One of the Biggest Moments of the Postseason 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- August 8, 2018
Patrick Johnson stood between the players and coaches and raised his arm to ask for a moment from both sets of people. Once granted his moment Johnson started to thank the players and parents for their support. He barely lasted a few seconds before becoming choked up as he addressed the crowd moments after Keystone
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Family Fun Month 0
Steph Noviello
- Arts, Editorials, Events, Local News
- August 1, 2018
August is National Family Fun Month! So this week I’m bringing you lots of fun, family friendly things to do this month. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, the floodwaters have receded and the Hiawatha is back in the river. Tuesdays in August are family nights on the Hiawatha. Join them for a
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Locally Speaking 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- August 1, 2018
During a recent shopping trip, a conversation with an acquaintance turned towards the Webb Weekly. “I read your column, but why don’t you write more about national sports stories?” I was asked. The rationale for the general content of our weekly visits harkens back to the very beginning of the Webb Weekly when Jim Webb
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Thanks for the West End Memories 0
Jim Webb
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- July 18, 2018
Congratulations to Jim and Bonnie Winder, and to all that have made West End Babe Ruth baseball a fixture in our community for 75 seasons! I can’t even imagine the hours the husband and wife duo have put into the league for teenage ballplayers over the decades. West End Baseball has been very instrumental in
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