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  • Spring Stuff0

    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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  • 22nd Annual Pajama Factory Unbuttoned0

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

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

    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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  • Earth Day and Climate Change0

    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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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, this is a great week for transformation. Be careful where you direct your attention, as what you do will have lasting effects. Choose your plans wisely. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Use this week’s powerful energy to strip away all of the unnecessary static in your life right now.

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  • Walk Your Way to Better Health0

    Is it 37° and threatening to snow while I write this? Yes. Does that mean I’m not making plans for spring? Absolutely not. My plan for spring? More walks. As most of you know, I have two dogs. One very large rottweiler, Bulleit, and one little-legged basset hound, Booker. This spring, Booker and I will

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  • Celebrate Spring with Brunch Favorites0

    Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply gathering your loved ones around the family table for quality time together, a menu of morning favorites can appease appetites of all kinds. From sweet to savory and

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  • ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 200

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, communication with a spouse or a loved one is vital this week; otherwise, you risk arguments for no reason at all. Sit down and have some frank conversations about your needs. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, when you face adversity you should rest assured that you can handle

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  • Top 10 Happiness Research Insights From 2023 (Part 2)0

    In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the premise that everyone ultimately wants to be happy even if their actions don’t line up with this. Ultimately, everything we do, say, or even think is intended to produce an end result of happiness. Even self-destructive behavior is based on what we think will make us

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  • How to Tackle Spring Cleaning, Even When You Have Pets0

    The idea of giving your home a thorough cleaning each spring is very appealing, but can also be overwhelming. It may even seem impossible, given today’s busy lifestyles, active children – and especially pets. You may love your pets, but the fur and stains they leave behind make it even more challenging to keep your

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  • How to Recognize When it’s Time to Replace Your Windows0

    Windows are a major component of a home. Window installation professionals will tell homeowners that the average life span of residential windows is between 15 and 30 years. Most well-maintained products can last 20 years, so homeowners who have windows approaching that age may want to schedule a window assessment and possible replacement. Replacing windows

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  • Home Exterior Trends for 20240

    A home’s exterior is often the first thing guests or potential buyers see, meaning its curb appeal can have a significant impact on making a good first impression. Whether refreshing or renovating your home, staying current with exterior trends can help make a statement, increase your home’s value and enhance the comfort of your living

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  • Seven Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security0

    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

    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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  • A Brief Rundown on Radon0

    Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that radon disperses rapidly outdoors, which makes it a generally innocuous gas. However, radon can become trapped indoors, and it’s in those instances when the gas poses a potentially significant threat. How does radon get inside? The EPA notes that radon

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  • Give Your Living Room a New Vibe0

    An “out with the old, in with the new” mentality can extend to people’s visions for their homes. A home in need of repair or renovation can serve as a catalyst to take inventory of personal style and help make interior spaces reflect one’s unique vibe. A living room can grow stale over time and

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  • It’s Time to Let the American Voter Decide0

    I wanted to wait until after the South Carolina GOP primary to pen this column. The polls that I don’t often trust and many people I talked to told me it would be former President Donald Trump in a runaway. This was my gut feeling also; however, it was Nikki Haley’s home state, and I

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  • County Hall Corner: Assault by Batteries0

    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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  • It’s Breakfast Time

    It’s Breakfast Time0

    Many moons ago, breakfast was not my thing. It was hard for me to wake up and eat breakfast before school. People would tell me, “But breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” I feel like you either eat breakfast or you don’t. You have two different people. You have people like me

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  • What Seniors Should Know About Prediabetes0

    Most seniors recognize that routine visits to their physicians are an important component of preventive health care. Annual physicals are important for everyone, but they’re especially important for individuals 65 and older who may be more vulnerable to disease and various other health conditions than younger adults. The National Institute on Aging reports that millions

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  • Healthy Lifestyle

    Healthy Lifestyle0

    Eating healthy can be a hard thing to do. We have so many good foods that tempt us on any given day. The donuts in the break room for breakfast. Stopping for fast food on lunch break because you didn’t have time to pack. Quick Starbucks stop for one of their fancy drinks during a

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  • UPMC Expert: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder0

    Have you noticed general lower energy, and are feeling sad more often now that the days are shorter, and the weather is colder? If so, you may have a mood disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression triggered by circumstances connected to seasonal changes, like fewer hours of sunlight, but

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  • Love and President’s Day Reality0

    Happy 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

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  • Efficient Ways to Warm Your Home

    Efficient Ways to Warm Your Home0

    Creating reliable and efficient heat for your home during the winter months may be easier than you think. Using propane appliances like furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and kitchen appliances alongside other energy sources, like electricity, can help reduce the strain on the electrical grid. With the capability to power all major systems in a home,

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  • Environmental Education Expo0

    I suspect most locals are aware of what the Montour Preserve has to offer in the way of outdoor recreation: – A lake for boating and angling – Picnic areas, – Hiking trails, – A great nature center loaded with wildlife mounts and exhibits. The 640-acre nature preserve, a part of the former PPL power

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  • Five Classic Coat Trends0

    Now that we are in the dark depths of winter, with the forecast turning from freezing to snow, to rain, to not-so-freezing, it can be hard to get up the energy to go outside. But human hibernation is still not recognized as an acceptable coping mechanism for winter, so we must deal with the outdoors.

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  • Set the Menu for a Successful Year0

    If your goals for 2024 include a healthier lifestyle and added nutrition, your mission is likely to start with a refreshed menu. Add a few newfound favorites to this year’s rotation like wraps, salads and smoothies to power each day and propel yourself toward wellness success. These easy-to-make, better-for-you recipes offer simple solutions to keep

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  • Do You Need a Reset?0

    *The following information is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not replace advice from a licensed medical professional. Consult with your physician before making any major lifestyle changes. Like many people, the holidays got away from me — family obligations, kids home from college, food, food, etc. I must confess that I

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  • Let’s Get Some Sleep!0

    Let me start by saying that I am not a medical professional. You should not take medical advice from me as I am wholly unqualified. Please consult with a wholly qualified medical professional before doing or changing anything regarding your health, especially taking any supplements. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way let’s

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  • A Rerun?0

    Every 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

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  • Beating the Winter Blues0

    It’s official. We are at a pretty dreary time of year. The weather ain’t great. I’m fairly sure it rained for 27 hours straight last week. It’s cold, it’s dark, the post-holiday blues are rearing their ugly heads. I know the last thing you probably want to do is go outside. But the best way

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 People may not be available this week to get together, and that is perfectly fine by you, Aries. Solitude is just what you can use right now after a busy stretch. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, expect a delay or two this week as those who you are expecting

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  • County Hall Corner: Last Call – 2023 is Departing0

    This marks my eighth year of covering county government, and I am being very honest in saying that I enjoyed this year above them all. I am a person who likes to focus on the positives and not just dwell on the negatives, and there were many positives for the county in this past year.

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