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  • County Hall Corner: Investigation of the Inflation Invasion0

    Larry Stout

    Candidate Joe Biden did not make very many public appearances when he was running for the presidency, but during one of these appearances in July of 2020, he made a strange remark, even by Biden standards. He announced, “Milton Friedman isn’t running the show anymore.” This comment flew over almost everyone’s head, but looking back

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  • Your Guide to the Easter Liturgical Celebration

    Your Guide to the Easter Liturgical Celebration0

    Family Features

    Easter is the holiest day of the year for Christians. According to biblical scripture, Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah and Savior to the World. Easter Sunday marks His resurrection from death on the cross, upon which He paid the full penalty for humanity’s sins by offering a spotless sacrifice in Himself, established the Christian

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  • Finding the Future Together0

    Jim Webb

    After all those severe thunderstorms rolled through last week, it was time for me to write my column. My initial thoughts were to focus on the week that was beginning with President Biden addressing the national energy issues and his plan of how to lower the cost. This followed by my thoughts on how, with

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  • County Hall Corner: Meet the Candidates – PA Senators Edition0

    Larry Stout

    Last week we featured the PA Gubernatorial race; this week, we will try to cut through the maze of the candidates running for US Senator from Pennsylvania for the seat currently held by Republican Pat Toomey. With the Senate currently at 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, every race is going to be a battlefield. This

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  • Closing Out March Madness0

    Jim Webb

    Spring has definitely sprung across the West Branch Valley, and with late March and April showers come May flowers. I especially enjoy the increased hours of daylight and knowing those long days of summer are just around the corner. As you’re reading this, many of our local baseball teams have already thrown their first pitch

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  • Turmeric for Depression?0

    Dave Bellomo

    Major depressive disorder (MDD) can be a debilitating condition for some people and affects more than 16 million adults in the United States. In addition, the World Health Organization has stated that more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from some form of depression. Symptoms may include: – A depressed mood. – Loss of energy.

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  • Driving Habits That Could Help the Planet0

    Webb Weekly

    Habits can be hard to kick. Many people need a unique catalyst in order to ditch habits they’ve long wanted to put in their rearview mirrors. New Year’s Day is one notable example of a unique event that compels millions of people to make positive changes every year. Though it might not be a cause

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  • Once a Coach, Always A Coach0

    Paul Petcavage

    Having just finished up about a 3-month stint as an assistant coach in the hugely successful Upward Basketball League, run jointly by Faith United Methodist and Northway Community Church, a big thank you to the Pastors of both Churches for allowing me the opportunity to dip my toes back into the coaching arena after an

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  • Ukrainian Donations, St. Paddy’s Day Celebration, and Home Improvement Anticipation0

    Jim Webb

    Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, and good luck to all on planning whatever home improvement is needed. Before I get to both of those topics, I have a little more serious issue to talk about. I am always amazed how the people of the West Branch Valley come together during a crisis, whether it’s here at

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  • Real Estate Financing Options0

    Webb Weekly

    The decision to buy a home is significant. Real estate is the biggest investment the average person will make in his or her lifetime, which underscores just how significant the home buying decision can be. The real estate experts at Zillow recently reported that the national median price of a home in the United States

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  • Foreign Policy Begins with Big Stick Diplomacy0

    Jim Webb

    As Ash Wednesday began the Lenten season last week, my thoughts and prayers were with the people of Ukraine. At press time, it was estimated that over 1.5 million Ukrainians had fled their country, leaving most everything behind. Those who are bravely staying to fight the Russian invasion face a battle they can’t win without

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  • Nine Influential Women in World History0

    Family Features

    Women have made a profound impact on world history, but their stories weren’t always told in great detail. From leading armies to breaking down medical barriers to heading nations, women have been at the forefront of historic events for millenia. This list of nine influential women is only the tip of the iceberg when it

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  • Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy: Five behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects

    Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy: Five behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects0

    Family Features

    If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, now is a perfect time to make a plan. There are steps you can take to increase your chances of having a healthy, full-term pregnancy and baby – and part of that includes learning about birth defects. Understanding birth defects across the lifespan can help those affected have

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  • Optimism is Key to Getting Through Tough Times0

    Dave Bellomo

    I was recently on a cross-country trip with my wife and daughter and had the opportunity to stop at several art galleries along the way. As I was looking at one of the pieces, I wondered, with all of the issues going on in the world if any of it — the art, my articles,

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  • From Russia Without Love0

    Jim Webb

    No matter who has been the president of the United States, I have never had more concerns about an administration and those calling the shots behind the scenes than the Biden administration. However, with Vladimir Putin’s decision to declare war and invade Ukraine, it doesn’t seem the right time to start questioning the how, what,

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  • Truth in Tension: First Importance Truth0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This is the third installment in a series of articles. Previous articles are always available online at http://www.webbweekly.com. Unity and Freedom As we talk about truth, we must keep in mind the priorities Jesus gave to His followers. First, He wants us to live in divine unity, to be one, just as He and

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  • A Cup of Coffee and a Conversation0

    Jim Webb

    As most of you know, I’m an early riser. Many of my mornings begin at one of our local eateries with a cup of coffee, a glass of water, and sometimes breakfast. I think it’s very important to get out and about in this world we live in. To have a routine that includes socializing

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  • Coran Calvert’s MotoTrial Adventures0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The world of MotoTrials is demanding, thrilling, and at times dangerous, but this doesn’t deter or scare one area youngster, 14-year-old Coran Calvert, from competing and excelling in them. According to the MotoTrials website, “MotoTrials (formerly ‘Observed Trials’) is now the pinnacle of off-road riding, as the riders tackle the most severe terrain capable of

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  • County Hall Corner: The Election Map Mess0

    Larry Stout

    There is a running joke with those of us who regularly attend the weekly Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting. We know it means a long meeting when we see a short agenda. We could call it the Lyco Comm Law — the shorter the agenda, the longer they talk, talk, talk about each agenda item. At

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  • County Hall Corner: Could You Pass a US Citizens Test?0

    Larry Stout

    It is very difficult to keep up with all the controversies that are flying around concerning the government these days — especially at the federal level. None seems to be more challenging than the immigration issue. This is not referring to illegal (or the politically correct word, ‘undocumented’) immigrants, but those who are actually filing

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  • Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas0

    Family Features

    The National Retail Federation indicates Valentine’s Day is the fifth largest spending event in the United States after the winter holidays and Mother’s Day. Each February, people clamber to get gifts for their sweethearts and create romantic memories through fine dining and decadent desserts. According to Finder, a tool used to navigate complex decision-making processes,

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  • The History of Black History0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the innovation of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Other countries around the

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  • The Dunstons: An African American Family Medical Dynasty0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    History is generally not great, earth-shattering events, or milestones, though it often is. It can also be made up of the stories of individuals, their individual achievements, and their struggle to make those achievements possible. The Dunston family is not generally a well-known local family. Still, they are an African American family who managed to

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  • Divorcing After 75 Years0

    Scott Lowery

    “Say it ain’t so, Joe,” proclaimed a newspaper headline referencing baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson’s admission that he had helped fix the 1919 World Series between his Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati. One hundred three years later, I had a similar reaction when learning of the news that the Newberry Little League had severed its

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  • 2.7 Seconds on a Bull Named Fumanchu

    2.7 Seconds on a Bull Named Fumanchu0

    Jim Webb

    A line from Tim McGraw’s hit song “Live Like You Were Dying” is the title of this week’s column. We are all mortal; for some of us, the end will come quick; for others, we’ll have that moment that stops you in your tracks, as the song says. None of us want to think about

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  • Save Lives – Donate Blood0

    Steph Nordstrom

    According to the American Red Cross, National Blood Donor Month, which has taken place each January since 1970, is such an important observance. Winter is “one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.” Busy schedules, bad weather, getting dark early, and COVID concerns are all keeping

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  • Days of Remembrance Contest0

    Press Release

    Open for Students in Grades 7-12 The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is sharing that the Days of Remembrance essay contest is now open for students in grades 7-12. Applicants must live in Pennsylvania in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union County. Students related to anyone affiliated with the essay contest

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  • 2022 Martin Luther King Dream Week Takes Place January 12 to 190

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life dedicated to service to others and calling attention to and helping to fight injustice. This is the theme of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Week and Day of Service that will take place from Wednesday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 19. “Martin Luther King Day

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  • 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

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  • County Hall Corner: What in the World is Happening?0

    Larry Stout

    Cliches are useful, but sometimes contradict one another. For example, the former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill coined the phrase, “all politics is local,” noting that a politician’s success is directly tied to their ability to understand and influence the issues of their own constituents. This is certainly true with our county government

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  • The Lycoming County Beagle Club and Beagling Tradition

    The Lycoming County Beagle Club and Beagling Tradition0

    Wesley Sones

    The new year brings with it new opportunities for hunting in Pennsylvania. The late small game season is now open for Quail, Pheasant, Squirrel, and Cottontail Rabbit until Feb. 28th. Harvesting a big buck or doe is, of course, exciting but hearing a pack of Beagles on a rabbit is music to a Beagler’s ears.

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  • Winter Layers 20220

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a cold, long, and snowy winter for the United States in 2022. In fact, they predict it will be so cold they are calling the next few months the “season of shivers.” So, prepare to bundle up and, if possible, bundle up with style in layers that will keep

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Refine Your Plan With the Experts 0

    Jon Pries

    Once you have mapped out your property and the neighboring properties and have put down on paper a list of your property’s inventory, a list of the end goals for the work you will do, and some of your ideas as to how you can accomplish your objectives, it is now time to take the

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