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  • Lost Between Iraq and Cyber Space0

    Jim Webb

    If you missed my column last week, my apologies. It was an example of why you shouldn’t procrastinate and wait until the last minute. You should always allow yourself some extra time and try to finish a job ahead of schedule; of course, I waited until the last minute to write my article. I often

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  • Spring Stuff0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The long-range forecast looks like spring will be springing this week! This is good news for the West Branch Builders Home Show! The show starts on Friday, and Lou has all the details on page 6! Webb Weekly will be posted up at booth #137, so please stop by to see us! I’ll be manning

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  • 63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show To be Held at Liberty Arena April 26-28

    63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show To be Held at Liberty Arena April 26-280

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Although it will be held at a new location, the Liberty Arena (315 Hepburn St., Williamsport), the 63rd West Branch Susquehanna Builders Show, promises to provide the same excellent information for homeowners and others wishing to do various fix-ups and renovations on their homes and other properties. It will be held from Friday, April 26,

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  • The Best Way to Color Gray0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I’ve been dying my hair since I was 15, so I’m not quite sure when the silver strands of middle age started to appear, but they are here now. The good news is, although some gray hair is more difficult and more resistant to hair color, the technology around the products used to color hair

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 You can get your spark back with some help from friends, Aries. You may have been struggling in one form or another, but others can provide the perspective needed. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, you are a dependable rock and that comes with a lot of responsibility. Sometimes you

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  • Kindness

    Kindness0

    Andrea McElroy

    You always hear about all the bad in the world, but we don’t hear much about the good — especially on the news. It can be depressing! I truly believe there is still good in the world and good people! But what if we heard more about the good than the bad? Wouldn’t that be

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  • 22nd Annual Pajama Factory Unbuttoned0

    Press Release

    The Pajama Factory is Hosting a Day of FREE Live Music, Vendors and Open Studios including Food Trucks, Raffles and even a local Brewery-all to Celebrate Spring! The Pajama Factory is thrilled to be hosting a full day of festivities throughout our building complex on Saturday, April 27th. The event itself will be scheduled 12-4

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  • The Indestructible Man: Actor, Director (and Magician) Buster Keaton0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    If you heard someone described as “a man who could take almost any amount of pain,” you might assume it was an athlete, a first responder, a Navy SEAL — or maybe a Hollywood stuntman. But while the last phrase is technically accurate here, that “indestructible man” was in fact Buster Keaton — a silent-film

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  • Sourdough from Scratch 4 variations of friendship breads0

    Family Features

    What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and out of fashion, but you can make them a staple of your inner circle with recipes that are easier than they appear. Consider this Sourdough Starter, a 7-day process that may seem

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  • “See How Deep the Rabbit-Hole Goes”: Following Up on a Single Etymology0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    In these ongoing columns about oddball vocabulary, I try to provide not only definitions, but also etymology (that is, the word’s origin) — if it’s sufficiently clear and interesting. (Granted, that last adjective can be a stretch with etymology.) But last week, I somehow skipped the origin of peduncle, a stalk-like structure found in many

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Last night, you got between the covers and went to South America. It wasn’t difficult. A few days ago, you walked around London in 1888; you were in the future before that; you’ve met con artists, florists, runaways, and heroines, and you didn’t even have to leave your house. You can experience many things with

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  • Pitching Woes0

    Scott Lowery

    Have you taken note? The cover date of this week’s Webb Weekly is 042424. There might be lucky numbers in there somewhere — but if there aren’t, don’t blame me! Speaking of numbers, fans who have recently attended South Williamsport baseball home games at the recreational complex have been greeted by a new scoreboard beyond

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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Should You Be Concerned About Missed Milestones?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The first time your child laughs, walks, and talks, are all exciting moments to look forward to – in addition to being important developmental milestones. To help determine how well your child is developing and growing compared to other kids the same age, these developmental milestones are measured at every doctor’s visit. The physical, cognitive,

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  • County Hall Corner: Some Good News on Voting Integrity0

    Larry Stout

    Since the 2020 election, there has been a continuous political battle about the count. Initially, the election results were challenged in the courts, but nothing could be proven to the satisfaction of the judges. A protest in Washington, D.C., over the election certification at the US Capitol was organized on January 6, 2021, supporting Trump

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  • Grit: April 30, 1944 – Citywide Prayer Scheduled D-Day0

    Webb Weekly

    Plans for citywide prayer when the Allies begin the invasion of Europe on D-Day are being made by Mayor Leo C. Williamson, it was announced yesterday. Following the example of many communities across the country, Mayor Williamson plans to issue a proclamation urging Williamsport residents to meet for prayer at homes and churches as the

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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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  • Just Wait0

    Paul Petcavage

    Have you ever had one of those situations where your plans are just not working out? You are anxious and ready to cancel and walk away? Then you sort of let go and decide you’ve done all you can do, what will be will be, and place it in God’s hands. Then, by the end

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  • Horse Riding School Seeking Volunteers for the 2024 Season0

    Press Release

    SunnyBrook Meadows, 426 State Home Road is seeking volunteers to help with the 2024 riding season. Tucked into the beautiful countryside of Montgomery, PA, the non-profit riding center, Sunnybrook Meadows, has been offering therapeutic riding sessions for riders with special needs, traditional riding lessons, and horse boarding for over a decade. As the spring riding

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  • Six WAHS Students to Perform in PMEA All-State Honors Music Ensemble

    Six WAHS Students to Perform in PMEA All-State Honors Music Ensemble0

    Press Release

    Six Williamsport Area High School students have reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Festival music ensembles. The students below earned the following respective spots: – Olivia Ciabattari, Alto 1, PMEA All-State Choir – William Ciabattari, Bass 1, PMEA All-State

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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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  • Spilling the Secrets to Early Literacy

    Spilling the Secrets to Early Literacy0

    Family Features

    For young children, learning to read is a critical step in their educational journeys, as literacy helps build cognitive abilities and language proficiency and has a direct impact on later academic achievement. While there are no shortcuts to early literacy, there are steps parents can take to promote the development of children’s reading abilities. Dr.

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Three “Ps” of Successful Turkey Hunting0

    Jon Pries

    Over the years, we have often heard that the three most important factors in real estate are location, location, and location. Recently, a television ad for an insurance company explains that the most important “three Ps” regarding insurance are price, price, and price! When it comes to hunting wild turkeys, it can be said that

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  • Kitchen Cabinets: Reface or Replace?

    Kitchen Cabinets: Reface or Replace?0

    Family Features

    The kitchen is a busy room in many homes. That popularity likely has something to do with why so many homeowners spend sizable sums renovating their kitchens. According to highlights from the 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, the median spend on major kitchen remodels grew by 14 percent from the previous year, and minor

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  • Small Renovations That Make a Big Difference

    Small Renovations That Make a Big Difference0

    Family Features

    Home renovation projects were high on homeowners’ priority lists during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout much of 2020, people across the globe were forced to spend much of their time at home as leaders and governments across the globe sought to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More time at home compelled millions

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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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  • Five Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring

    Five Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring0

    Family Features

    As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months to help your lawn thrive.

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  • What to Know When Picking New Interior Doors

    What to Know When Picking New Interior Doors0

    Family Features

    Renovation projects run the gamut from patio paver installations to home additions to exterior lighting projects. There’s no end to the ways homeowners can tweak their properties as they aspire to renovate and transform the interior and exterior of their homes. Interior door replacement projects can dramatically alter how a home looks, especially when existing

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  • Earth Day and Climate Change0

    Steph Nordstrom

    So, clearly, I’m not Jimmy. Jimmy had a technological mishap. He had his article all but finished when it disappeared into the ether. Even I couldn’t figure out what happened and recover his story. Due to rising frustration levels, we decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest to just take the L. Now

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  • Williamsport Area Little League Opens Its Season on Saturday, April 270

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Our national pastime of baseball will be in full swing when the Williamsport Area Little League opens its 2024 season on Saturday, April 27. It will do so at the newly constructed fields at Brandon Park. There is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation by the league’s officials and players. “We’re excited to be back

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  • The Bookworm Sez0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    There’s an alternative, but it’s not always a good one. You can grow old or… well, you could die. Other choices: remain grumpy in your chair or look out the window and see what’s outside. You can have joy or regrets. Gather your years or deny them, keep the gray, or dye your hair, live

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  • Eelpouts, Coccoliths and Cunctators: Another Batch of Weird Words0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    After recent forays into terms related to March Madness, Easter and Tax Day, Webb’s Weird Words is back to its stock-in-trade this week: another set of 10 oddball words for your perusal and edification. All are nouns except the adjective milchig. Biltong (BILL-tong) – Long strips of dried meat, usually cured in the sun. Though

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  • Buster Keaton Movies in Canton — With a Live Orchestra!0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    When I taught English at Loyalsock High School, I sometimes took a single class-session and introduced my students to silent-film genius Buster Keaton. It was a bit of a stretch connecting this to my curriculum — though Keaton worked with Samuel Beckett and was also a master of the nonverbal cues covered in my speech

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  • Big Times0

    Andrea McElroy

    I want to do things a little differently this week and share about a local business. I don’t know about you, but when my family and I go on vacation, we like to go out to eat and try new restaurants. You’re in a whole new area, and the choices are never-ending. But I still

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