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Happy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 27, 2023
This is easily my favorite issue of the year, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get to support this week, from furbabies to farm babies to families and vets and the great outdoors! This week’s issue is just one of the
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Meagan’s Box Foundation Making Christmas Brighter for Children in Need0
- Local News
- November 29, 2023
Meagan Murray has always been interested in helping others and improving their lives. It was with that in mind that at the age of 15, she used her birthday money, and money collected in yard sales she held that year, to purchase and collect 36 gifts to give to the women and children who would
READ MOREGuessing Ghosts Continues!0
Come one, come all! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is one of my favorite Webb Weekly moments of the year! This year we will be taking a spooky turn as we count the
READ MORESpooky Season has Arrived! Guessing Ghosts Contest!0
- Editorials
- October 11, 2023
Boys and Girls! Gather ‘round! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is one of my favorite Webb Weekly moments of the year! This year, we will take a ghostly turn as we count the
READ MOREAppalachian Horse Help Rescue Seeking Financial and Volunteer Support0
- Local News
- September 20, 2023
What happens when a horse or other large animal is abused, or the owner can no longer take care of it? What happens in the event a traveler is transporting large animals, and the trailer or towing vehicle is disabled? The answer most often lies with the folks at Appalachian Horse Help Rescue at 1201
READ MOREThis Week’s LION: Woodlands Bank Everyday Heroes0
- Leaders
- September 6, 2023
Every bank is somewhat different in one way or another, but Woodlands Bank is truly unique. Founded in 1989 by a small group of entrepreneurs who desired a different kind of community bank in Lycoming County, they chose the name “Woodlands” to reflect the lumber heritage of the area. It also had the advantage of
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What to do When Your Pet is Lost0
- Pets
- July 5, 2023
Pets are beloved members of the family. Pets provide unconditional love and companionship to their owners. When a pet goes missing, it can be devastating for their owners, who want to bring their companion animals home to safety as soon as possible. Lost Pet Research & Recovery and PurringPal indicate at least 14 percent of
READ MOREEaster Egg Hunt Continues…0
- Uncategorized
- March 29, 2023
Once again, boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 28, 2022
This is easily my favorite issue of the year, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get to support this week, from furbabies to actual babies to families and vets and the great outdoors! This week’s issue is just one of the
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The Bookworm Sez0
- December 21, 2022
The leash is hooked tight. One end on your dog’s collar or harness, the other end firmly wrapped around your wrist, and he’s not going anywhere without you. Rescuing this puppers was the best thing ever and now, as in the new book by Ron Danta, Danny Robertshaw, and Larry Lindner, he’s Forever Home. It
READ MOREGathering Ghouls Continues!0
- Editorials
- October 19, 2022
Come one, come all! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is one of my favorite Webb Weekly moments of the year! This year we will be taking a spooky turn as we count the
READ MORESpooky Season has Arrived! Gathering Ghouls Contest!0
- Editorials
- October 12, 2022
Come one, come all! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is one of my favorite Webb Weekly moments of the year! This year we will be taking a spooky turn as we count the
READ MORESafety Guidelines for the Great Outdoors0
- 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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How to Acclimate an Adopted Cat to its New Home0
Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says approximately 1.3 million cats
READ MOREClinton County SPCA To Hold Furry 5K Fundraiser and One Mile Dog Jog This Saturday, July 230
- Local News
- July 20, 2022
The Clinton County SPCA has been serving and protecting the animals of Clinton County for more than 70 years. In a bid to raise money to help continue this good work, they will be holding a Furry 5K and Dog Jog this Saturday, July 23. The event is located at the Castanea Picnic Grounds in
READ MORELAPS Feline Shelter Grand Re-Opening! Open House Sunday, June 120
- Local News
- June 8, 2022
Providing a safe, humane home for cats is the primary aim of the Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS). To aid this venture, they have opened a new shelter at 630 Wildwood Boulevard in Williamsport. To highlight this new facility for the public, they will be holding an open house there on Sunday, June 12, from
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This Week’s LION: Foster Parents Kyle and Kayla Nielsen0
- Leaders
- April 27, 2022
The financial toll that our society must pick up due to children that suffer from neglect, abuse, or abandonment from their parents is staggering. Out of the $100 million budget for Lycoming County government operations, $10 million of that goes toward Children and Youth Services. As staggering as that sum is, another need is even
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Easter Egg Hunt Continues…0
Once again, boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a
READ MOREWe’re Going on an Easter Egg Hunt!0
- Editorials
- March 30, 2022
Boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fluffy, so delightful, so utterly adorable, that I urge those of you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way — but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a prize! As
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 29, 2021
Well, look at me all fancy like Applebee’s on page 2! I have to tell you; this is one of my favorite issues of the year. Honestly, every year when I write this article, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get
READ MOREDog Licenses for 2022 are Available From Lycoming County Treasurer0
- Advice
- December 22, 2021
Pennsylvania 2022 dog licenses went on sale December 1, 2021. Dog owners who need to purchase 2022 dog licenses may do so at the Lycoming County Treasurer’s office located at 33 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. It’s the law! State law requires all dogs three months and older to be licensed by Jan. 1
READ MOREThe Gift of Giving0
I just sent an email out to my parents, in-laws, and close friends that for the holidays this year, in lieu of presents, my husband and I would prefer they make a gift to a charitable organization that benefits the hungry or homeless. And in that email, I asked them to reply back with a
READ MOREOverhauling Closet Mistakes0
Everyone knows that feeling. You look into your closet and feel like there’s nothing to wear, even though it’s probably overflowing with garments. Not that anyone needs another project, but as we head toward the end of another challenging year, it may be time for a routine closet cleanout, if only for the sake of
READ MORESpooky Season has Arrived!0
- Editorials
- October 13, 2021
Counting Candy Contest! Boys and girls, goblins and ghouls! Step right up and play the game! Everyone has a chance to win a prize! It is time once again for Webb Weekly’s annual Halloween contest! This is my FAVORITE contest of the year, and I always look forward to picking out what we will be
READ MOREAdopt a Shelter Dog Month0
- Advice
- September 22, 2021
Guide to adopting a shelter dog Pet adoption rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The desire to adopt was so significant that animal shelters around the country nearly emptied. According to Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, an associate clinical professor and the director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, as many as one in
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Protect Pets in Hot Weather0
- Editorials
- June 30, 2021
Y’all! It’s getting hot! And with a holiday weekend upon us, we are all *hopefully* going to be out enjoying the beautiful warm weather! Don’t forget the sunscreen and to stay hydrated! No drinking and driving and keep an eye out for friends and loved ones — including your furbabies! Cats and dogs are as
READ MOREAdopt a Shelter Cat0
- Editorials
- June 2, 2021
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and we all know that there are plenty of cats in shelters that could use good forever homes. June also marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters. However, before you decide to adopt, please keep
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Noah’s Earth Day Cleanup0
- Events, Local News
- March 31, 2021
Noah Kriger is a typical eight-year-old. As I sat with his mother, Laura, and father Josh in their living room on Walnut Street in Williamsport, Noah was bouncing around on the couch, talking about basketball one second and pandas the next. More than once, he popped out of the room to show me something we
READ MOREEaster Egg Hunt Continues…0
- Editorials
- March 24, 2021
Once again, boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fuzzy, so adorable, so utterly cute, that I urge you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way…but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a prize! We are officially
READ MOREWe’re Going on an Easter Egg Hunt!0
- Easter, Editorials
- March 17, 2021
Boys and girls, you’re about to behold a sight so fuzzy, so adorable, so utterly cute, that I urge you who are easily tickled or prone to the giggles to look the other way…but if you are still here, step right up, everyone has a chance to win a prize! We needed to mix things
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Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten0
Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a fun and exciting time, but it may also come with a learning curve. Among the 43% of respondents to a Royal Canin survey, who have
READ MOREHappy New Year!0
- Editorials
- December 30, 2020
There is no doubt that 2020 has been quite the year. Probably the most memorable of most of our lifetimes. To make things even more interesting, this is actually our 53rd issue of the year, which I had to double-check the calendar to see if that was even possible! Also, due to how the calendar
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