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  • Social Capital Important to Fighting Obesity0

    Dave Bellomo

    According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), social relationships are important predictors of a range of individual outcomes, such as well-being and health. These social relationships can be categorized as interpersonal forms of social support, identification with groups, or social capital. In this article, I want to briefly explore the relationship between social capital

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  • This Week’s LION: Carol Sides: A True Patriot0

    Larry Stout

    On Thursday, November 10, 2016, just two days after Donald Trump had won the presidential election, Carol Sides, a senior citizen from Williamsport, received a call. “Mrs. Sides, this is the State Police. I am calling to inform you that all your personal information, including your home address, cell phone number, and email, has been

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  • 10 Tips to Make Your Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient and Sustainable

    10 Tips to Make Your Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient and Sustainable0

    Family Features

    Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to help make your cooling system more eco-friendly: 1. Upgrade to

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  • UPMC Physician: Make an Informed Decision0

    Webb Weekly

    Deciding to become an organ donor is important, and it’s worth considering more often than when you renew your license at the DMV. Every nine minutes, someone in the United States joins the national organ transplant waiting list. Every day, 17 people on that list die waiting for an organ because there are not enough

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20There is more to any situation than the money factor, Aries. When a new opportunity comes your way, look beyond the payoff to see what the heart of the offer entails. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21Look to your family members if you need inspiration on a new project, Taurus. Use loved

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pennsylvania Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers 20240

    Jon Pries

    The excitement is building, and in less than three weeks, the one-day Youth Hunt for Spring Gobblers will occur — Saturday, April 27, 2024, to be exact. It is a day that many young hunters and their adult mentors have been looking forward to for months. It is held one week prior to the opening

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  • The Anglers0

    Jamie Spencer

    I recently had the opportunity to hook up with some old friends. We gathered at the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Hall for a wonderful evening. Fishing was the focus of our conversations. Yes. It was the annual meeting for the Lycoming Creek Anglers. I am so proud to be associated with this great organization. It

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  • March ‘Madness’0

    Scott Lowery

    As the NCAA’s annual hoop frenzy enters its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, many fans’ brackets have already been busted, while fans of the remaining teams in the field are giddy with excitement over what could be. Oh yes, March Madness, a term first coined by Henry Porter, an Illinois high school official,

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  • Williamsport Sun: March 17, 1931 – Guarantors to Underwrite Grays to Produce Permanency to Club0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The directors of the Williamsport Baseball Club of the New York-Pennsylvania League, meeting last evening in the offices of Bowman Lumber Company in the Trust Building, acted favorably on a suggestion that community backing for the team be invited. Thomas H. Richardson was elected vice president of the club. Last night’s meeting was the final

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  • Seven Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security0

    Family Features

    Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you’re looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for added convenience, security and peace of mind, you’ll need smart tech with the right features. The experts at Masonite, a global industry leader in interior and

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  • Seven Ways to Reduce Home Energy Costs0

    Family Features

    When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, which account for more than half of the average American household’s annual energy consumption, according to estimates from the Energy Information Administration. In fact, 83% of

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  • Considerations for Your Young Driver’s First Vehicle

    Considerations for Your Young Driver’s First Vehicle0

    Family Features

    Getting a driver’s license is a major rite of passage in a young person’s life. Depending on where that teenager lives, he or she is likely to secure a license between the ages of 15 and 18. The next natural step is finding a vehicle to get around town. A teenager’s first ride may be

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  • Four Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Tires

    Four Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Tires0

    Family Features

    Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to that phenomenon, and anyone who has purchased a new car over the last half decade likely experienced some sticker shock when they started their search

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  • County Hall Corner: Assault by Batteries0

    Larry Stout

    There was some very, very bad news that was presented at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd, by Jason Yorks, Director of the Lycoming County Resource Management Services, and Recycling Coordinator Lauren Strausser. The entire meeting lasted less than forty minutes, but fifteen of those minutes were spent reviewing the danger that

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  • Memory Lane: 10 Worthy Memoirs for Winter Reading0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Among the hundreds of books I’ve enjoyed since retiring five years ago, I somehow keep gravitating to memoirs — those fascinating accounts of lives well lived. Or not so well, as the case may be. In this genre, you might encounter history; a little romance, comedy, or nostalgia; interactions with famous figures; or perhaps just

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  • 2024 Super Bowl Predictions (Taylor’s Version)0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Back when Mike Rafferty started this tradition (back in 2012 if you’re keeping score), he used to come up with clever puns for each of the predictions. I’ve tried to do this over the years, but 1. I’m not as clever as Raff and B. Even if I were that clever, this piece has grown

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  • Grit: February 1, 1970 – W.T. Grant Opening Plaza Store0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    W.T. Grant Company has announced the signing of a lease for a new store which will be located in the Loyal Plaza Shopping Center and has tentatively scheduled for opening late this year. Jack H. Gearhart, manager of the W.T. Grant store at 108 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport, last week announced the lease agreement

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  • Call Backs and Deer Racks0

    Jim Webb

    It was great talking with so many of you about my first column of the new year, “Let’s call it 2024.” Just a reminder, if you missed any of the past issues of Webb Weekly, they can be found archived at webbweekly.com. I should also mention for people outside of our distribution area or who

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  • Williamsport Sun: January 7, 1943 – Start Enforcement of Pleasure Driving Ban; O.P.A. Explains Order0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Approximately 100 Office of Price Administration agents, police officers, and other state, county and borough enforcement personnel began “spot-checking” today in Lycoming County for violators of the new “no pleasure” driving order to conserve supplies of gasoline. Clarification of how the government would put the teeth in the order came at noon when O.P.A. representatives

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  • 100 Years Ago: Historical events from January 20240

    Webb Weekly

    The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1924. Millionaire oil broker Courtland S. Dines is shot in the abdomen at his home on January 1. When police arrived on the scene, they found alcohol on

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  • “Not Such a Bad Little Tree”: A Charlie Brown Christmas0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts has inspired no less than 50 different television specials; but of course, the best and most beloved is the one that started it all: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Last week in Webb, I named that as my single favorite holiday movie; so now let’s expand a bit with background and trivia

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  • Just Breathe for Holiday Stress Management0

    Dave Bellomo

    Thanksgiving is but a distant memory, though Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. For many people, this time of year brings to mind lots of food and drink, presents, parties, and visits with family and friends. I can already smell the cookies baking in the kitchen and pine-scented everything as I write

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  • Planes, Trains and Mayflower Ships: Films for Thanksgiving0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Sometime in the next few days, TV listings and internet sites will begin to burst with Christmas-film suggestions. But before we get swept away in a flood of Scrooges, wonderful lives and Red Ryder BB guns, how about a few films for Thanksgiving? Here’s a six-course movie-meal for the upcoming holiday: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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  • Former Bloomsburg Area Man was JFK Pallbearer0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    This week marks the 60th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, November 22, 1963, the assassination of the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy. On the occasions of the 40th and 50th anniversary of that dark day in Dallas, Webb Weekly ran two stories featuring two individuals who

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  • Clever Holiday Shopping Strategies To Save Time and Money

    Clever Holiday Shopping Strategies To Save Time and Money0

    Family Features

    The holiday season is here again, which means that the time for shopping lists and gift-buying has returned as well. Shoppers long have relied on Black Friday deals to save some money and streamline shopping excursions. But now Thanksgiving Day sales and additional retail holidays like Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday have

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  • Be Ready to Save a Life: Understanding the 2 Steps of Hands-Only CPR

    Be Ready to Save a Life: Understanding the 2 Steps of Hands-Only CPR0

    Family Features

    Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference between life and death in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. In fact, immediate CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival, according

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  • Vote, Praise, and November Days

    Vote, Praise, and November Days0

    Jim Webb

    In my office, there is a sign that says, “In This Place We Always Salute Our Flag, Support Our Troops, Buy American, Say Merry Christmas, Say One Nation Under God, Respect Our Law Enforcement,” it then states at the bottom, “If This Offends You, There’s the Door,” in small print, “As We are Obviously Politically

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  • FOOTballer

    FOOTballer0

    Jamie Spencer

    I am extremely thankful for ALL of my part-time gigs. It gives me an opportunity to come in contact with so many great kids. Whether it’s coaching, broadcasting, or scribing a note — I have made many friends. This week’s column features a young man that I have watched grow. I am close to his

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  • ’Tis the Season for Things that go Bump in the Night0

    Dave Bellomo

    Whether you are a true believer in the paranormal or a hardline skeptic, no one can deny that some things are a mystery. Maybe you have an old house and hear voices at night. Maybe your keys aren’t where you left them the night before. (If you are like me, you are just getting forgetful.)

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  • What to do About Headlight Glare When Driving at Night

    What to do About Headlight Glare When Driving at Night0

    Webb Weekly

    In recent years, many a motorist has noticed how much more glare they encounter on the road at night than they used to. The headlights that are now standard in many vehicles can be a catch-22. Drivers of vehicles equipped with LED lights often find the road in front of them is much more illuminated

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  • What Certain Noises May Indicate About Your Car

    What Certain Noises May Indicate About Your Car0

    Family Features

    Automobiles have come a long way since their introduction more than 100 years ago. Though modern cars and trucks still employ some of the same principles as their forebears, the vehicles people drive today bear little resemblance to those that made waves in the early part of the twentieth century. Modern automobiles are technological marvels,

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  • Four Tips to Improve Cognitive Performance0

    Dave Bellomo

    Most of us would love to have an eidetic memory — more commonly known as a photographic memory — able to recall something with high precision even after just a brief glimpse. Or would like to execute a task with laser focus from beginning to end. The truth is that I have always struggled with

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  • Hunting, Fishing and Lovin’ Everyday

    Hunting, Fishing and Lovin’ Everyday0

    Jim Webb

    There’s no better time of year to get out and about and enjoy all the outdoors have to offer in our little neck of Penn’s Woods. And yes, my title is from Luke Bryan’s hit song. The lyric pretty much sums up how so many of us feel and only wish we had more time

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