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The Roving Sportsman… The Three “Ps” of Successful Turkey Hunting0
- Outdoors
- April 24, 2024
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
READ MOREBaby, It’s Hot Outside0
- Editorials
- July 12, 2023
The middle of July can mean just one thing in these parts; it’s time for the Lycoming County Fair. Th is especially holds true in the eastern end of the county. What a great All-American event that celebrates the area we call home. This week’s cover informed me this is the 152nd celebration of farming,
READ MORE100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from July 19230
- Uncategorized
- July 5, 2023
The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1923. A law banning Chinese immigrants from coming to the Dominion of Canada goes into effect on July 1. The Chinese Immigration Act remained in effect until May
READ MORESafety Guidelines for the Great Outdoors0
- September 28, 2022
People venture into the great outdoors for many different reasons. The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act was developed in part to analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States. In 2018, its report showed outdoor recreation contributed more than $412 billion to the U.S. economy and 4.5 million jobs. In 2019-2020, Parks
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Sweet Teens0
As my son Tyler officially turns into a teenager this month on July 28, I can’t help but look at him and know I really have to start cherishing every moment with this kid. He is almost taller than me, and his feet are as big as his dad’s. It was just yesterday he was
READ MORESkip the Line! Order Your Single Game Tix in Advance!0
- Uncategorized
- June 22, 2022
Tickets for all Cutters game during the 2022 season are available by calling (570) 326-3389, online at crosscutters.com or in-person at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Ordering in advance online means that you can print your tickets at home & skip the line at the box office on game night! With tickets starting
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Summer Heat0
It’s safe to say summer is officially here. These temps have been hot already, and we aren’t even to July and August yet — but I’m ready. I’ve been really looking forward to summer this year, though, which is saying something. I love all the activities of summer, just not the humidity. With my new
READ MOREWho Comes Up With These Things?0
- Editorials
- February 23, 2022
According to both holidayinsights.com and nationaltoday.com, February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. I have no idea why we need a day for that, let alone an international day for that, but you know what? It’s the end of February, the winter blues are well set in, let’s roll with it. According to an
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: The Best of 20210
There’s still a lot of winter left. That’s the fact staring you in the face. Once the holiday decorations are down, the toys are all put away, and you’ve rediscovered your gift certificates… what do you do with them? You buy books, of course. And to get you started, here are a few sure-fire picks
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The Bookworm Sez0
True Crime, Murder, and Mayhem books c.2021, various publishers $19.99 – $29.95 various page counts Lockdown wasn’t all bad. It gave you an opportunity to catch up on your favorite television, for one thing. You had a chance to reconnect with people, to learn new skills, or take up a new hobby. It gave you
READ MOREPlaying Sweet Music at Schuyler Stadium0
- Sports
- October 20, 2021
Should Muncy ever decide to install a Jukebox at Stanley T. Schuyler Memorial Stadium, chances are the most often played tunes would be “Boys of Fall” and “We Are the Champions.” With two regular-season games to be played (Friday at Homer Center and next week hosting Hughesville), Sean Tetreault’s Indians are seeking to secure their
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The Boys of Summer0
- Sports
- July 21, 2021
So, the boys and I are still buzzing. The past few weeks have been nothing short of amazing. We have experienced all kinds of different emotions. It has been an unforgettable experience. What a journey for the coaches and kids as well as us parents. Jensen and his mates were victorious. They claimed the 2021
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Summer Days0
As the days are getting longer and school kids are out of school in less than two weeks, I can’t help but think of the excitement of summer days back when I was a kid. I know my kids have been counting down the days since the beginning of May. Well, mostly my son Tyler.
READ MOREBusiness Finished. Coach Insinger Discusses His State Championship Team0
- Local News, Sports
- April 7, 2021
Like King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail, legendary, longtime Loyalsock High School basketball mentor, Ron, C. I., Insinger, had his own quest for his own Holy Grail–a state basketball championship title. Well, finally, after 47 years, that arduous quest has ended joyfully with a 75-53 win over Brookville two weeks ago. We at Webb
READ MORECompetition Has Rules0
- Sports
- January 20, 2021
Over the years, the cover date of this publication has coincided with significant or holiday dates on the calendar. Frequently, when this has occurred, I have written this column to be in keeping with whatever that special date may have been. As one looks at the cover of this January 20, 2021 publication, when the
READ MORELightning and Thunder1
- Faith
- July 15, 2020
We have reached the muggy stage of summer with long hot days, high humidity, and a daily chance of afternoon thunderstorms. I’m a big fan of thunderstorms. I very much enjoy sitting on the back deck, watching a good storm build, and then rolling through. The natural phenomena of lightning and thunder is a breath-taking
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Summer Eatin’0
Summer eatin’ is such a special treat. I love fall and winter foods for the coziness of a hot bowl of soup or comfort of a casserole. But summer, oh summer. As much as I hate the humidity, I look forward to the amazing foods during these months. Like picking strawberries and making some homemade
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For the Love of Valentine’s0
Thursday nights usually consist of going over to the farm for dinner at Mom and Mark’s. Some nights it can be the funny farm. It depends on how wound up we all get! We all say it’s one of our favorite nights of the week because we get to be together. Washing dishes and looking
READ MOREGod’s Will for Your Life0
- Faith
- November 13, 2019
Ask most Christians, and we will tell you that knowing God’s will for our lives is a high priority — likely the highest. We put a lot of prayer, thought, and effort into the quest to know God’s will, and we often wonder if we are living within God’s will. We Christians often say that
READ MOREA Winning Season Despite the Record0
- Sports
- September 11, 2019
The skies darkened. The threatening clouds drew closer. A bolt of lightning flashed from the beyond the centerfield fence. After a summer of baseball two remaining ground crew members assumed their solitary work of covering home plate and the pitcher’s mound. The inevitable was just moments away. Soon the skies opened up, and Mother Nature
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Andrea’s Country Home Cookin: Those Hot Summer Nights0
There is just something magical that happens on summer nights. All the lightning bugs twinkling in the trees, a crackling campfire, a clear night sky, coyotes howling off in the distance, and friends gathered outside just to take it all in. It’s just the best. My favorite summer evenings are when we gather with our
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: War of the Words0
- Government, Politics
- January 23, 2019
Words are powerful. In the world of politics, words are the instruments of positive engagement, building support for an action, position or initiative, but can also be the weapons of destruction, tearing apart an opponent to make way for a new course of direction. In this sense, public discourse can sometimes resemble a battlefield, where
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The Bookworm Sez: “West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express” by Jim DeFelice0
- Books
- November 14, 2018
The Bookworm Sez: “West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express” by Jim DeFelice Click. No stamps. And: email sent. You didn’t have to hunt an envelope down, and no trip to the mailbox; within a minute or so, the recipient of your missive read it and he can reply as quickly,
READ MORERain Soaked Fields and Games Highlight the First Month of the High School Season0
Rain has soaked the area fields and teams, and given us a start to the fall season rarely seen in this area of the country. The entire run has been one big adjustment as schedules are shifted, weeks are overloaded, and field crews are putting in extra time to get games in on time. It’s
READ MOREKeystone wins defensive struggle 1-0 over Lehigh to open the Major Baseball State Tournament in Berwick0
By BRETT R. CROSSLEY For the Webb Weekly BERWICK—Keystone’s Braylen Corter had to be nearly perfect in his first postseason start as the District 12 and Section 3 Major Baseball Champions opened the State Tournament. Corter scattered three hits, gave up two walks, and recorded eight strikeouts to help Keystone win a rain shortened game
READ MOREEnjoy a Safe and Injury Free Summer0
Summer is in full swing and the nice weather means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Activities like camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, yard work, and boating all present the potential for serious unintended injuries. It’s important to know how to stay safe and fun while enjoying the great outdoors. Beware of Heat Stroke Avoid strenuous activity
READ MOREToo Quick0
- Editorials, Recipes
- July 11, 2018
I can’t believe that it is mid-July! Where has the summer gone? Before you know it, it will be time for back to school sales and the Little League World Series. This is actually one of my favorite times of year. There is something about the long nights and hot days that makes me happy.
READ MOREHAM Radio Field Day2
It was a “Field Day” at the Lycoming County Farm, as HAM radio operators met in fields across the nation on Saturday and Sunday, June 24th and 25th for their annual 2018 National “Field Day” Event organized by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). “Field Day” is the time when practically every amateur radio enthusiast
READ MOREA Holey Bucket0
- Sports
- June 27, 2018
Admittedly, as a big fan of old country music, I have a new-found affinity for a 1949 Hank Williams ditty “My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It.” The title of the whimsical tune instantly popped in my head during a recent midwestern trip devised to check off one of my ‘bucket list’ destinations, the College
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Here’s Something Out of the Blue0
- Cars, Commentary
- May 23, 2018
Rational decisions sometimes can’t be made during irrational times. Especially when it involves men and women who truly love the machines that take us through life, or in many cases, BACK in life. This isn’t like we haven’t met before; by now it’s a weekly event (celebration), of how I can haunt you or taunt
READ MOREStay Safe When Caught Outdoors0
When storms roll in, they might bring along high winds, thunder and lightning and drops in temperature. Many people ride out storms indoors, but some may find themselves suddenly caught in a storm and not know what to do. For the unprepared, the potential for injury is significant. So it’s important to routinely brush up
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy0
- Commentary, Opinion
- April 11, 2018
Nobody likes getting ripped off. I don’t care if you got stuck with a lemon vacuum cleaner, poor roof or siding repair, or got hosed by Bernard Madoff and his fancy Ponzi scheme. It’s not one of life’s greatest experiences. It can even happen when you are young and green, as a few “snakes” showed
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Surviving a Home Renovation0
- Advice, Home Improvement
- April 3, 2018
Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017. Whether one is
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