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Horoscopes0
- Horoscopes
- April 24, 2024
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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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
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
READ MOREPitching Woes0
- Sports
- April 24, 2024
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
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez0
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
READ MOREHoping Opening Day Wasn’t Washed Out0
- Editorials
- April 10, 2024
The first day of trout season in Pennsylvania has been a long-time tradition. It’s a day shared by family and friends to celebrate something near and dear to their hearts. It is a day that many PA anglers dream about on cold winter nights. Chilly temperatures, rain, and even snow go hand in hand with
READ MOREMusical Memories: Free Spring Concert by Repasz Band0
“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 MORELiving Someone Else’s Dream: Mrs. Hugh Hefner Tells the Truth0
- Reviews
- April 3, 2024
Crystal Hefner broke a promise — and our world is a better place for it. Six decades younger than Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner, Crystal was his third and final wife; when the world-famous womanizer was nearing his death, he made Crystal promise that she would “only say good things” about Hef and his exploitative empire.
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The Bookworm Sez: “Life After Power: Seven Presidents and their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House” by Jared Cohen0
To be continued… Argh, you just finished Part One and now you have to wait a week, a month, an entire season or even a year before you know what happens and the cliffhanger is solved. Part One had you on the edge of your seat. But as in “Life After Power” by Jared Cohen,
READ MOREShining Moments on the Local Hardwoods0
- Sports
- March 27, 2024
As it has done for years, Hershey’s Giant Center ushered in spring’s arrival, rolling out the red carpet and hosting the annual Pennsylvania private & charter school invitational, formally known as the PIAA State High School basketball finals. Twenty-four teams, 12 boys and 12 girls squared off in the six PIAA classifications, aiming to take
READ MORELocal Wrestlers Win Gold in Hershey0
In adherence to the well-known saying, ‘the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,’ the fruit lying in the backyard of Denny and Jennifer Harer’s home can be identified as ‘golden delicious!’ The couple’s offspring, sons Conner and Brandt, were the talk of Hershey and the state’s wrestling fans when the Montgomery duo walked away
READ MOREGone Viral0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
‘Miniclover’ is a top trending grass alternative for yards across America If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint. “Clover lawns” went viral on social media last fall and became the most searched home improvement trend on Google in 2023. If
READ MOREThree Tips for First-Time Home Buyers0
- Home Improvement
- March 20, 2024
Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to a number of variables that have affected the market for homes in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic and
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The Rickwood Bucket0
- Sports
- March 13, 2024
‘Bucket lists’ are an unusual commodity. Sometimes, they have holes in them; other times, they overflow with expectations. As the years have passed, my ‘bucket’ has continued to be worked on, especially regarding baseball-related items. Checked off has been witnessing Major League Baseball games at all 30 MLB stadiums and taking a road trip to
READ MORERemembering Ed Ott0
- Local News
- March 13, 2024
With deep sadness, area sports fans learned last week of the death of Lycoming County sports legend Ed Ott, remembered as a standout catcher on the 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirate team. He was also a legendary athlete at Muncy High School, excelling in both football and wrestling. I had the pleasure of interacting with
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Pattern That Shotgun!0
- Outdoors
- March 6, 2024
Imagine that your son or daughter has shown enough interest in hunting for deer this coming fall that they have completed the required hunter education program and have shown interest in going to the range with you to really learn how to safely handle a firearm. You take the time to spend several weekends doing
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The Bookworm Sez: “Big Meg: The Story of the Largest and Most Mysterious Predator that Ever Lived” by Tim Flannery and Emma Flannery0
Look over here and say “Cheeeeeeese!” Let’s see those chompers, those pearly-whites. How ’bout a big grin, ear to ear. You’ve got a full set of gorgeous teeth, why not show them off? Smile – especially if, as in the new book “Big Meg” by Tim Flannery & Emma Flannery, one tooth is as big
READ MOREI Want to Watch Sports, Not an Episode of “The View”0
- Editorials
- February 28, 2024
As I watch what’s being spun on TV, I can’t believe the hosts of an ABC morning show want me to believe that they’re knowledgeable and will help educate the American people on what’s really going on in the world. They might as well follow that up with if they don’t, David Muir will on
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County Hall Corner: The 21st Century Freedom Riders0
- Government, Politics
- February 21, 2024
Originally, there were eight holidays that everyone knew about. There were the major holidays of Christmas and Easter, along with Independence Day (July 4) and Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November). The minor ones were: Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12), Washington’s Birthday (February 22), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), and Labor Day (First Monday in
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Being in Love0
My 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 MOREWeird Words No. 34: Carcajous, Lorikeets and Wickiups0
- Weird Words
- February 7, 2024
This week, Webb’s “Weird Words” attempts to set its own record by offering no less than 34 oddball vocabulary terms — thereby matching the number of columns we’ve reached so far in this pawky series. Here goes: Acus (AY-kuss, noun) – A needle used in surgery. Relatedly, it’s a shortened synonym for aculeus, which dictionary.com
READ MOREHoroscopes0
- Horoscopes
- February 7, 2024
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20There is a new person in your life who may become a source of inspiration, Aries. It’s a new year and you are ready for all the novel experiences you can encounter. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21Taurus, you could be feeling more grounded in your personal life than you have in
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “Soundtrack of Silence: Love, Loss, and a Playlist for Life” by Matt Hay0
That one Prom Song always does it for you. Just a few notes and you’re reminded of sweaty hands and wilted corsages, awkward poses for parents with cameras, arms around your date, and tiny steps while swaying in a circle. A song sure can be a memory-tickler. In the new memoir, “Soundtrack of Silence” by
READ MOREFirst Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Announces $380,000 Available to Area Students for Scholarships0
- Scholarships
- February 7, 2024
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) announces over 80 scholarships are now available to area students for the 2024-2025 academic year. “Scholarships help students from all walks of life to achieve their educational dreams. Every year, our scholarships support area high school and non-traditional students who are pursuing higher education to develop their
READ MOREFaith Q&A: Does God Exist?0
- Faith
- January 31, 2024
This is the second article in a series called Faith Q&A. Previous articles are always available online at http://www.webbweekly.com. Does God exist? This is the primal faith question because every other faith question is predicated on its answer. This article won’t answer that question for you. It can’t. You’re the only person who can answer
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Rethinking the Future0
- Government, Politics
- January 31, 2024
I taught an elective course on Future Studies at a business college in Europe. The students were quite interested in knowing what skills and possibilities in employment would be out there when they entered the working world. It is obviously a shaky science as we have no way of knowing the future and, at best,
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Grocery Shopping Part Two0
I’ve never dreaded or not liked grocery shopping. I love going up and down the aisles, looking to see if anything new strikes me. It’s somehow really relaxing to me. I think it’s the foodie in me. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I can’t wait to go. There are days here and
READ MOREFive Trends to Toss0
With the holiday decorations packed away, now is a good time to evaluate the state of one’s home with a bit of pre-spring cleaning. I think of January and February — with fewer activities on the calendar — as ideal months to clean out, clear out, and reset household organization. Besides purging and dusting cabinets,
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Woke or Dream?0
- Uncategorized
- January 24, 2024
Sadly, Martin Luther King Day came and went with as much attention as National Pet Day (April 11th, for those who are wondering). Part of the reason for the lack of attention is undoubtedly because Dr. King’s principles are now considered quaint at best and dangerous at worst. His dream was for equality among races,
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Loyalsock Township School District Triumphs in The Woodlands Bank Fall Semester Investment Challenge0
- Uncategorized
- January 17, 2024
Brighter Financial Futures (dba PennCFL) is proud to announce that Julia Breon of Loyalsock Township School District, who worked under the leadership of Michelle Carpenter, was a winner in our state investment challenge. “I love competing in The Investment Challenge with my students. It is great experience for our students to become familiar with how
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The Bookworm Sez: “Necessary Death: What Horror Movies Teach Us About Navigating the Human Experience” by Chris Grosso and Preston Fassel0
You almost jumped out of your skin. For sure, you yelped a little when the mutant killer showed up on-screen with his gleaming weapon, popping up behind the pretty teenager. You couldn’t had to watch and now you can’t wait for the next good scare. But first, read “Necessary Death” by Chris Grosso and Preston
READ MOREDream Week0
- Editorials
- January 10, 2024
The timing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day can be a little awkward for our publication. Because we come out on Wednesday, we are either really early or too late. But that doesn’t mean that we skip it. Next week brings us MLK Dream Week, presented by STEP AmeriCorps, Penn College, Lycoming College, the Central
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The Bookworm Sez: “The Lost Tomb and Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder” by Douglas Preston0
It was a dinosaur bone. Not really but it was fun thinking that it was, even for a while. You were just seven years old then, and the truth (it was a simple rock) didn’t deter you from digging some more. It never stopped you from dreaming of ancient treasure or the rarest of relics.
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