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Our ‘new normal’ of staying hunkered down at home is presenting its challenges and difficulties as we all seek to ‘team up’ in the on-going battle with the coronavirus scourge. Watching the TV evening news can be mentally depressing, and I often opt to tune out. But on one occasion the release of a Nielson
By Ken Hunter Spring is in the air, and for the turkey hunting enthusiast, that means it’s time to locate some potential gobbler hunting spots. The spring turkey season is set to start statewide on May 2 and run until May 30. A big part of spring gobbler hunting is actually locating good hunting spots
“Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.” Wow, what powerful words! Most probably recognize this from being recited or sung just after communion. This depends on which local church and religion you choose. It is my understanding that it is known as the Memorial Acclamation. As most are observing Holy Week and
Happy Easter everyone! I hope that you are keeping safe, healthy and home! I know this is going to be a different kind of Easter this year, but I’m hoping to help everyone out with some fun at-home Easter activities that will keep kids entertained and feeling the Easter spirit. You can’t go out to
President Trump has likened the present Corona Virus pandemic crisis to being in a wartime situation and at times if feels like that. It might be good to look back and remember another Eastertide that took place in a real wartime situation. Easter 77 years ago was in many ways typical, but it was not
STEP’s facilities are currently closed to customer walk-ins, but most of the agency’s services – considered essential – continue to offer assistance to individuals and families, many of whom are navigating social assistance for the first time due to COVID-19. “STEP is committed to protecting the health and wellness of our customers and staff, while
Here in Pennsylvania, the statewide youth spring gobbler hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The statewide spring gobbler season is slated to open on Saturday, May 2. That’s the good news — at least for the moment. Meanwhile, Nebraska recently announced that they will no longer issue non-resident permits for their spring gobbler hunting.
There are many joys when it comes to parenthood and I consider myself very fortunate to have a son. Jensen is eleven and we are the best of buds. He is at a great age and I enjoy the many adventures that we share. Jensen makes me proud in a variety of ways. Even now.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the vast number of artificial lures available to today’s bass fishermen; we’ve probed the bottom and worked the mid-depth ranges, so now let’s “scratch the surface.” I know that the phrase “scratch the surface” usually conjures up the thought that we may barely touch on the subject,
Adding to the grimness of what we all have been dealing with, the weather outside was dreary and raining as the dawning of another day of homebound isolation dawned upon us. Jean, entering the bedroom as I was pulling myself out from under the covers, glanced up at the bookcase over our bed and asked,
April showers not only bring May flowers, but they also bring the challenge of staying dry during this first full month of spring. Now, you may think rain gear is purely functional, or that rainy day outfits are boring. But, there are stylish ways to dress for wet days. Of course, we’re in a time
The Lycoming County Commissioners took a week off from their regular meetings, but have been in continual contact with key county leaders as well as state and federal officials. I personally realized how dedicated our county employees are during this crisis when I received an answer to an email from the commissioner’s administrative manager, Eileen
By Lirpa Loof MONTOURSVILLE — The unheard of … the impossible has happened. A shark has been caught in the Susquehanna River near here. Noted outdoorsman Ken Hunter caught a nine-foot Bull Shark in the West Branch of the Susquehanna between Muncy and Montoursville on Monday. It weighed about 400 pounds and is currently in
What an amazing week it was in the West Branch Valley. Normally, each happening would result in a cover story; however, with so many great things going on, that just wasn’t possible. I will provide a quick overview of each and be following up with more specifics in the future. I’ll begin with the top
I wish all that is happening in the world was one big April Fool’s joke. However, it is not. But please don’t panic. We will all get through this with some common sense, compassion, and patience. I’ll start by saying the same things I’ve been saying for two weeks. Wash your hands. Stay home when
Good riddance may be the kindest thing I could say about the month of March as we push its disastrous thirty-one days into our rear-view mirror. What we are collectively enduring has been nothing to fool around about. It seems somewhat ironic that in the face of all this grimness the beginning of April brings
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been trying to simplify the vast array of lures available to today’s bass fishermen but the main thing to remember is to have a selection of lures that will cover the bottom, the surface and the mid-depth range. Last week we looked at bottom producing lures and this
The Commonwealth of PA is now on a temporary lockdown. Well that’s unless you are out buying beer, gathering ammo or playing the daily lottery. There is much debate on how this was actually determined. Governor Tom is faced with a very difficult situation. But what’s considered essential or life sustaining? The Pennsylvania Fish and
Wouldn’t you know it, one of my goals for March was to schedule a hair appointment and get my nails done to celebrate the start of Spring. Then schools closed, working from home became mandatory, and non-essential businesses, like salons, shut down. I saw this meme on social media that read “Feels like we’re 3-4
The Lycoming County Commissioners did not meet the week of March 22nd, but this does not mean that county government has come to a standstill. Normally, I receive a press release from the county perhaps once or twice a month but in March they have been coming in at two or three a week. Some
There are many subplots to this Coronavirus Crisis. One is the continual emergence of the Law of Unintended Consequences. An example of this was Governor Wolf’s mandate that PennDOT temporarily close its 30 rest areas statewide on March 17 due to coronavirus mitigation efforts. However, this was quickly lifted because those Harrisburg bureaucrats who determined
The Corona virus has left its devastation and DNA on the world and society. The invisible terrorist named COVID-19 has grasped the world and turned it upside down. The normal lives we had are on hold. It resembles watching a Twilight Zone episode and waiting for Rod Sterling to say, “You have entered a fifth
With the Coronavirus-19, this nation and the world are currently in the throes of the most serious health emergency since the great Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918. It might be interesting to look back at that earlier pandemic. According to a Stanford University website, the flu epidemic of 1918 may have had its origins in
Before I get started this week, I have a quick suggestion on how to start your day in a more positive way. When you’re getting going in the AM, grab that cup of coffee, let the dog out and go about your everyday morning ritual with one little twist. If you have a four-legged friend,
Obviously, at Webb Weekly, we depend on local business. We have hundreds of local businesses that run with us each week. Boroughs, townships, cities, municipalities all depend on local business. Right now, however, your local businesses are depending on YOU. Things are weird right now to say the least. Businesses are closed, you can’t sit
While it may be most likely the majority of area residents have no knowledge of the whereabouts of Green Hollow Road, for millions of residents of Third World countries, the Lycoming County rural back road has literally been the launching pad for a precious service that has both improved and saved the lives of their
These are scary times. Unprecedented kids. The good folks at the Webb Weekly ask me to chime in each week. I usually write an article on something that deals with sports. But man, there really isn’t much to talk about. We have been without any professional play. MLB, MLS, the NHL, the NBA and the
? “Where were you when the world stopped turning” inquired country singer Alan Jackson in his 2002 hit song recorded as a tribute to the victims of 9/11 and a reminder to the American public to stay strong and persevere. Most of us can recall where we were and what we were doing when those
Find the Silver Lining We are in the midst of rather difficult times, with indications that things are “out of our hands” and we must be patient as the medical industry develops an answer to this current medical pandemic — the Chinese coronavirus. Directions and guidelines are relayed to us daily and sometimes almost hourly
It has been an interesting time for all of us, especially if you find yourself working from home under less than ideal circumstances. Having worked from home sporadically over the years, the idea of typing away all day in pajamas may sound appealing, but, by Day Two, it can actually become quite a drag. From
The Lycoming County Commissioners are doing their very best to keep a steady hand on the helm, and they should be commended for their efforts. The work session on Tuesday, March 17th was heavy on substantial work. Among other things was the approval of Tom Heaps’s reorganization of the Prothonotary/Central Collections/Assessment office. Similar to the
By Lou Hunsinger, Jr. March is Women’s History Month and before the month is completely over, we at Webb Weekly would like to highlight in capsule form some of the notable women of Lycoming County’s history. The first two were around before there was even a Lycoming County. The first is Madame Montour, born Elizabeth
