Lou and Nicole Miele and their family have, for the past 90 years, brought business and employment to Lycoming County and beyond through four generations. While they may be known for jukeboxes and PA Skill Machines, their impact reaches much further. Over the years, the Miele Group has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to
READ MOREWith the arrival of spring, activities like baseball, tennis, golf and gardening become part of our daily lives, in addition to responsibilities like lawn mowing and other home maintenance projects. While it’s tempting to rush out into the warm weather and get started, make sure you’re following proper safety precautions to protect yourself during these
READ MOREAfter months of cold weather, many people are eager to get outside and be active again. Whether it’s walking, running, biking, or playing sports, spring is the perfect time to shake off winter stiffness. But jumping back into activity too quickly can lead to injuries, especially for those who have been less active in the
READ MOREWhen I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night, your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Psalm 32:3-4 Let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Psalm 51:8 John Newton was right; grace is amazing: Amazing grace, how
READ MORECongratulations to Brandt Harer and Austin Johnson on bringing home state gold earned through their efforts on the wrestling mat. For my money, wrestling is the most demanding sport on the athletes participating. Almost all who finish their high school careers at Hershey have put in more blood, sweat, and tears since they were knee-high
READ MOREAs we get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 with the shillelagh and shamrock, it is good to note that the Irish have been a part of the Williamsport area from its very beginnings. The founder of Williamsport, Michael Ross, bears an Irish surname, even though it is reported he may have been born
READ MOREFew home improvements can change the look of a room faster and more affordably than a painting makeover. In fact, homeowners often turn to paint before they make any other renovations. Home Light, a real estate technology company, says painting a home’s interior can net a return on investment as high as 107 percent. Although
READ MORERaymond Stiner, 18, of Cogan Station, is of the opinion that much can happen in 12 months. For instance, part of a stone quarry can be blasted away and removed. The Cogan Station youth arrived at the conclusion the hard way — after the fire department had been called out to rescue him. Late Sunday
READ MOREYeah, yeah…not Jimmy. Listen. Jimmy is over winter and over February, so he’s decided to hibernate until March officially arrives. So, he’ll be back next week. In the meantime, you are stuck with me. When we talked about me taking his space for the week he asked if I had anything near and dear to
READ MOREWhen I lived in Manhattan in the 1980s, it was still the era of the telephone book. Yes, younger readers: In ancient times, your primitive forbears actually had to look up personal and business numbers in a book! (The latter appeared in the “Yellow Pages,” a trademark once so common that it’s actually defined in
READ MOREPredicting the weather has been a tough enough gig for Punxsutawney Phil, so I am glad to see that editor Steph did not include the furry one among those ‘experts’ taking their guesses in this week’s edition as to the winner of Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown in New Orleans. While big game LIX (59 for
READ MORESlippery sidewalks, icy driveways, and physically demanding tasks like shoveling snow can lead to sprains, fractures, and more serious conditions. By understanding common injuries and how to prevent them, you can safely enjoy the winter. Common Winter Injuries Falls on ice and snow are among the most frequent causes of winter injuries, often resulting in
READ MOREThat’s right, y’all! After 11 years, the famous Toboggan Slide in Eagles Mere is set to re-open on Friday, January 31st! Before we get to the details, let’s go over the history a bit! Created by the volunteer fire company, the ice toboggan slide has been delighting winter visitors since 1904. According to the group’s
READ MOREWinter weather brings more than just picturesque snowfalls and cozy evenings by the fire. It also ushers in challenging driving conditions that can increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents. The consequences of wintertime crashes are seen firsthand in emergency departments. While the weather cannot be controlled, steps can be taken to stay safe on
READ MOREIn the weeks leading up to Christmas, apparently, San Francisco 49ers’ linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was devoid of the spirit of the season. During the third quarter of his team’s game against the rival Los Angeles Rams on December 12, Campbell refused to take the field and enter the game, thus committing the cardinal sin of
READ MOREIf you’ve ever felt an intense sting in your nose or a sharp bite in your toes while out in the cold, it could be more than just normal discomfort. These sensations might be signaling a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s syndrome or disease. This condition affects the small blood vessels in
READ MOREThe holiday season is a wonderful time filled with family gatherings, festive decorations, and plenty of treats. But the season also brings certain risks for kids, from choking hazards to potential injuries with holiday décor. Here are some simple safety tips to keep your holiday joyful and your kids safe. Decorations and Lights Holiday decorations
READ MOREIn a move that many baseball observers thought was badly overdue, feared slugger Dick Allen, along with former Pirate great Dave Parker, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week. He narrowly missed in two previous tries, including one time by just one vote. Allen joins other Bowman Field alumni, Jim Bunning,
READ MOREThen, the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Genesis 3:7 Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Measure twice and cut once. Alistair Macleod When Adam ate
READ MOREJames Buchanan Jr. was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. Historians and scholars generally rank Buchanan as the worst president in American history. Unfortunately, he was also the only president to come from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. But I believe his rank will change as historians assess the full
READ MOREThe winter sports scene is finally here, and I have already been in the gym to see several games. I am a long-time basketball junkie. A purist. I prefer to get to get there well before the tip. I enjoy interacting with some of the players in pregame warmups. A wave or a fist bump
READ MOREMany people claim they can sense an approaching storm because their joints begin to ache. For those with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can intensify discomfort in already vulnerable areas. Joint pain is commonly blamed on weather changes, and some doctors believe there may be more joint pain on cold, rainy days. However,
READ MOREAs the holiday season approaches, you probably have a lot on your to-do list – holiday parties and gatherings, shopping for gifts, and vacations – and all that hustle and bustle, good and bad, could come to a screeching stop by a fall injury. When you’re younger, falling may be nothing more than a bit
READ MOREIs it broken? Doesn’t look like it, but it sure does hurt. You can’t bend it, can’t bear to touch it, and it’s swelling and turning a little red. Maybe you should see a doctor. As in the new book “X-Ray” by Nicole Lobdell, your injury may need some looking into. It was a late
READ MOREAlthough the initial rankings to determine the field for the new 12-team college football playoffs will not begin until November 5, this has not stopped players, coaches, and fans from considering what effect every week’s games may have on their chances of being included in the chase to be number one in the land. Perhaps
READ MORESeizures, or sudden, individual uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, may show a wide range of symptoms including mild confusion to full bodily convulsions. People may associate seizures with epilepsy, a neurologic disorder characterized by repeated seizure activity. However, people can experience seizures for other reasons. While they may be alarming, it’s important to know
READ MOREFew major industries are as volatile as air travel. One of my MBA professors stated that if we began with the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903 and went all the way up to the present day, the operational cost of the equipment and manpower for air travel vs. the financial return from flying patrons
READ MOREThat about sums it up! But if you’re not into equations, perhaps an explanation is due. Regardless of the back-to-school schedules of individual school districts and the curriculums involved, many students have begun the task of mastering mystifying mathematical tasks. However, for Wellsboro’s Craig West, solving the above-noted mystery has been top-of-mind since long before
READ MOREOne of the most unique and explosive motions in sports is the overhead throwing motion. Throwing a baseball, softball, or football overhead places extremely high stresses on the shoulder and elbow. In order to put velocity into a thrown ball, power is generated from the ground with the lower body, transferred through the core into
READ MOREIf you follow or play sports, you’ve likely seen a player on your favorite team injure their ACL, had one of your own teammates injure their ACL, or maybe you’ve even torn your own. As an athlete or sports fan, we know that an ACL injury usually means surgery, an extensive rehabilitation and a significant
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