Our country today is not as much a United States as we are a various group of states that get united based on political convictions. Our fifty states are recognized as “red states” (Republican), “blue states” (Democratic), and those that are somewhat of a blend of the two or bounce from red to blue or
READ MORE“Phantom of the Opera.” “West Side Story.” “Annie.” “Avenue Q.” “The Lion King.” “Man of La Mancha.” “Fiddler on the Roof.” “Wicked.” “Jesus Christ Superstar.” These are just some of the 16 musicals on the program at the Repasz Band’s spring concert — slated for 7:30 p.m. on April 16 at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center.
READ MOREAttention, slackers! As you peruse this April 10 edition of Webb, you have less than a week to get your taxes done. Now in case you need an excuse to procrastinate longer, Webb’s Weird Words herewith presents a short list of money-words — in honor of the approaching April 15 deadline: Most of our coins
READ MOREIt’s Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and here I am, in a t-shirt, laying on top of our hot tub cover, soaking up the sun while writing my Webb column. Yesterday, I came home from a 10-hour workday, and my daughter Kenzy met me at the car holding two beautiful bouquets of purple flowers. She was
READ MORETaking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes. Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the
READ MOREGetting 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
READ MOREInflation 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
READ MOREThere 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
READ MOREIn part 1, we explored different types and brands of foundation for mature and aging skin. Here in part 2, we’ll run through how best to apply and wear makeup on the over-40 face for a natural and glowing finish. To make foundation look natural, start with a thin layer of makeup and build it
READ MOREHappy Valentine’s Day, everyone. Please don’t forget that special someone in your life on a day intended to show and celebrate your feelings. Maybe it’s your spouse or someone you’re hoping will be. Maybe you and the person you love now have children to celebrate on Valentine’s Day. I have always loved getting my kids
READ MOREMy heart was racing a mile a minute. My palms were getting sweaty. “Why? Why is he opening this darn card now? This wasn’t the plan!” I thought to myself. As Chris opened the card, I don’t think he truly knew what he was going to read. Could I run to my cousin’s Hyundai Sonata
READ MOREThe first day of starting my new math class in Mrs. Buck’s room didn’t start off in my favor. I know I have shared this story before, but I’ll give a refresher and tell it again for any new readers. My mom had packed me a water bottle where the lid had issues locking all
READ MOREThe 1958 NFL championship overtime “sudden death” game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants is considered by many sports historians as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” One man, Andy France, longtime former rector of the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Williamsport, was there. And Webb Weekly would like to bring you France’s
READ MOREEvery so often to lighten the late-night mood, I find myself tuning in to WNEP-2 to catch reruns of the old Johnny Carson late-night show. While Carson’s monologue and guests are not timely, they remain funny and entertaining. Unlike the current late-night lineup of Carson wannabes whose mission seems to be hurling unfunny insulting jabs
READ MOREApproximately 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
READ MOREThe following are the Winners of the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! Congratulations to all of our winners and many thanks to all of our entrants! We had hundreds of entries this year! You kiddos wore our elves out with judging!! We’d also like to thank all of the people who offered
READ MORENow that it’s December, I want to embrace every single day between now and the end of the year. I’m always so excited for Christmas Day, but this year, I’m extra excited due to a bigger surprise that is planned. I’ll have to share after the holidays, but I can hardly wait! I just don’t
READ MOREWhen did the Farrelly brothers get so touchy-feely? This is the filmmaking duo Bobby and Peter, who gave us such oft-crude comedies as Dumb and Dumber, Osmosis Jones and There’s Something About Mary. And then in 2018, Peter directed the moving race-dramedy Green Book, which won three Oscars — including Best Picture. Now Bobby has
READ MORENote: This is the sixth article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. When Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29), He calls out the church leaders for tolerating the wicked influence of a woman named Jezebel. The scandal was not Jezebel. The scandal
READ MORESometime in the next week or so, millions of Americans will hit the road for family visits on Thanksgiving — and then all over again one month later. With an aging Mom in Upstate New York, a son in Mississippi and a “fully retired” vacation schedule, I myself do a ton of driving; through it
READ MOREAnd who are you? Even when nobody asks, you sometimes just go ahead and introduce yourself around because people like to put a name to a face and know who they’re talking with. Who are you, what’s your name, what do you do for a living? It’s information that, as in the new book “Lay
READ MOREIt’s that wonderful time of year in which those scary ghouls and goblins inhabit our midst. We at Webb Weekly thought we would give you a brief run-down on some of the creepy and ghoulish things happening in the area as well as some tips that will help make it a safer time for those
READ MOREAnd who are you? Even when nobody asks, you sometimes just go ahead and introduce yourself around because people like to put a name to a face and know who they’re talking with. Who are you, what’s your name, what do you do for a living? It’s information that, as in the new book “Lay
READ MOREWhen we lived on Roosevelt Ave., my brother and I each had front windows to our sweet little ranch house. My dad had got us each a pumpkin that was flat-faced and hung in the window with a suction cup. The pumpkins smiled big from our bedroom windows as strangers drove by for a Halloween
READ MOREIf you’ve been around the church for any length of time, then you’ve likely experienced church conflict or scandal. For those of us in the church world, it’s always difficult to reconcile the various troubles that churches experience. So often, we have thought, “How can Christians treat each other like that?” and “Shouldn’t we be
READ MOREIn 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
READ MOREAutomobiles 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,
READ MOREAre you nervous to sneeze or laugh too hard? Have you stopped running, jumping, or other certain physical movements because you fear leaking? You are not alone. Urinary incontinence affects about 50% of adult women and up to 10% of adult men, with percentages increasing with age. Other symptoms of pelvic floor disorders including bladder
READ MOREEver notice how drivers automatically slow down when they see a police car, even if it is on the opposite side of the road? Or how we barely notice people who walk by us on the street, but when a police officer walks by, we become very aware that they are there. Engaging a police
READ MOREAs most of you who read my column regularly know — I love to use musical references and lyrics occasionally. As we have quietly been celebrating our 20th year of publishing the Webb Weekly, The Steve Miller Band seemed to hit it right on the nose with the words — time keeps on slipping, slipping,
READ MOREIf you are a car enthusiast, then Saturday, September 16 is just the day for you, for on that day, three major car shows will take place not more than a few miles from each other in the Muncy area. These are the “Corvettes on Main Street” that takes place in Muncy, put on by
READ MOREMost parents will remember the moment of their child’s first few Christmas experiences. Their anticipation, excitement, and pure wide-eye joy when they awoke and saw the treasures Santa Claus had left under the tree. As they grew older, Christmas was still a special occasion, but it didn’t have that magic aura of their younger years.
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