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  • County Hall Corner: Lady Liberty has Dropped Her Scales0

    In 1831, a young French diplomat named Alexis de Tocqueville was charged with researching this country’s penal system but found himself more enamored with our judicial system. After going about the country, he returned to France and put his observations into a book, Democracy in America, published in 1835. It would become one of the

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  • UPMC Physician: Awareness, Proactive Screening Has an Impact on Cervical Cancer0

    Cervical cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer among women. The American Cancer Society estimates about 13,960 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed and about 4,310 women died from cervical cancer in 2023. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Fortunately, according to the

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  • A Partridge in a … Perdrix? Unwrapping Holiday Words, Pt. 20

    This week’s Weird Words continues its holiday theme with another dozen terms we rarely use at other times of year. Our previous installment focused on religious vocab like manger, noel and Kris Kringle; here are 12 more, with a slightly secular slant. (Remember, in this space we’re concerned not so much with traditions as with

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  • County Hall Corner: What are We in for in 2024?0

    We still have a month left in 2023, but the upcoming year may be one of this century’s most important years, and we need to get ready. The United States has never been more divided than it is right now. Given that even antisemitism is publicly displayed, and in the spirit of ‘diversity’ considered acceptable

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Get outside and enjoy as much fresh air and exercise as possible this week, Aries. A weekly outdoors excursion can recharge the batteries and provide some time to reflect. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, it’s not possible to have everyone like you all of the time. Emotionally it can

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  • ‘Showing Up Together’: WASD Resurrects Campaign to Promote School Attendance0

    Williamsport Area School District is resurrecting its “Be Present” campaign to raise awareness against and help mitigate chronic absenteeism. And the timing is just right. September is national Attendance Awareness Month, and the district has worked through the summer months to reorganize and reenergize its pre-pandemic “Be Present” campaign messaging under the new 2023-2024 slogan,

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  • Cuba Comes to the LLWS0

    Maybe it’s me, but I was surprised and a little astounded at the seemingly underwhelming response to the presence of a Little League team from Cuba playing at the Little League World Series for the first time. The 8,000 fans on hand enjoyed the tight 1-0 game, a loss to Japan, but the fact that

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  • Ford Explorer: In Search of the Actor’s Finest Roles0

    Last week, your Webb critic honored the passing of Alan Arkin with a selection from that actor’s sprawling filmography. In this issue, with the fifth Indiana Jones film still going strong, we’ll pay similar homage to Harrison Ford — though happily, he remains very much alive. Side-stepping blockbusters, let’s highlight 10 of Ford’s lesser-known titles

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  • The Amish Runner0

    My full-time gig is with Susquehanna Marble and Granite. Yes. There is never a dull moment. I have been with the company for seven seasons. I am not the strongest guy, and these rocks are super heavy. I tend to break stuff, and my fellow work chums say I am a liability. I was banned

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  • In a World Divided, We Need a Nation United0

    As I watched the report of Polish President Andrzej Duda pledging four MiG 29 fighter jets to Ukraine, I realized this high-stake game of poker had just been raised significantly. This made Poland the first NATO country to actually step forward to provide Ukraine fighter jets. In a twist of irony, the MiGs are actually

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  • County Hall Corner: My Year in Review0

    For the past several years, I have always used the last week of the year to look back at my columns and see what my readers thought of my articles. I want to thank all those who have spoken to me personally or written comments to let me know your opinions about those articles. Feedback

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  • Who’s Calling the Shots on National Defense and Diplomacy?0

    Since we don’t have term limits in Washington, you would think President Biden and all his cronies would understand just how fragile America’s freedom truly is. They lived through 9/11 in 2001. They witnessed the horror of that day and felt the emotions of our Nation being attacked and shaken to its very core. This

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  • District IV Stands Tall0

    Earlier this month, as the area school’s doors closed for the summer, hundreds of senior graduates stoically marched into their ceremonies to the familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Then they sat, listened to speeches, heard their name called, received their long-awaited diploma, and happily tossed their mortar-board tasseled caps into the air and departed, officially ending

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  • This Week’s LION: Abby McCoy – Champion in Life

    This Week’s LION: Abby McCoy – Champion in Life0

    I once had the pleasure of meeting James Irwin, one of the twelve men who walked on the moon. Irwin noted that, like his fellow moon-walking astronauts, he also suffered from depression years afterward. What happened was that they hit their peak in their late thirties and early forties. Think about it — after you

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  • Birds, Bugs, Heroes, and My Husky

    Birds, Bugs, Heroes, and My Husky0

    I am going to start my column where I often end it this time of year; let’s all be extra careful out there. There is just so much more activity and great things going on; keep those eyes on the road. An added distraction I have fallen prey to is watching the majestic American Bald

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  • Six Tips for Planning a Sweet Graduation Celebration0

    When years of hitting the books lead to a hard-earned diploma, there’s just one thing left to do: celebrate the graduate with something sweet. A graduation is a major life milestone that deserves plenty of recognition, and a graduation party is a perfect way to celebrate the occasion with family and friends. Whether the party

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  • Williamsport City Lions Football Club Brings Semi-Professional Soccer to Williamsport0

    Williamsport has been long regarded as a “baseball town,” and rightfully so, because of its place as the “Home and Birthplace of Little League Baseball” and its more than 130-year involvement with minor league baseball, but another sport is charging hard to take its place in Williamsport’s sports universe — and that is soccer. Two

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  • Foreign Policy Begins with Big Stick Diplomacy0

    As Ash Wednesday began the Lenten season last week, my thoughts and prayers were with the people of Ukraine. At press time, it was estimated that over 1.5 million Ukrainians had fled their country, leaving most everything behind. Those who are bravely staying to fight the Russian invasion face a battle they can’t win without

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  • Ukraine0

    February’s last Saturday was overflowing with basketball competitions throughout the area. From elementary school through the collegiate level, various teams were participating in meaningful games and tournaments. From our spot on the sidelines of a seventh-grade tournament, our task was devising a plan to stop the Shamokin point guard’s penetration of our defense. Hours later,

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  • Truth in Tension: The Nature of Truth0

    Before getting out of bed this morning, I checked my phone for missed calls, texts, and emails. I also scanned the weather forecast and radar imagery. I checked the World-o-meter Covid numbers from yesterday. I looked at satellite pictures of Russian troop movements along the Ukraine border and read an article about diplomatic negotiations taking

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  • To Sir, with Love: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier0

    When Sidney Poitier died on Jan. 6 at the age of 94, he left behind a body of work as weighty, beloved, and ground-breaking as any other actor you can name. Author, director, diplomat, and star of more than 50 films, Poitier was the first black man to kiss a white woman on screen, the

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  • Williamsport Sun: December 8, 1941 – WE ARE AT WAR!0

    The question of joining the World War or refraining from participating in it as a matter of difference among us no longer exists. The answer has come — we are at war! The immediate decision was not of our making. It was made up for us by a nation which a generation of Americans has

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  • Core Values Freedom, Part Two0

    In last week’s article, we established the beginning of freedom — the freedom from bondage. In this article, we will talk about how freedom grows and matures. This is the final installment in a series of articles on core values for Christians and churches. All of the articles can be found online at http://www.webbweekly.com. “It

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  • “Alright, Mr. Demille, My Hallway is Ready for its Close-Up”0

    Sometimes I feel naughty staring into their personal spaces. At first, it was glimpses of their living room or office, but as the pandemic continues, I’ll see an occasional glimpse of their kitchen, hallway closet, and with one guy, his basement. Trust me, some of the things I’ve seen range from peculiar, embarrassing, and sometimes

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  • Core Values — Freedom, Part One0

    The sixth and final core value in our series is Freedom. So far, we have discussed Unity, Clarity, Humility, Generosity, and Hospitality. You can read these previous articles online at Webbweekly.com. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke

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  • Stand For the Flag, Kneel for the Fallen, Thank God for Our Freedom0

    There has been way too much negativity across our Nation in the last year, we need to leave it in the past and move forward full speed ahead. The United States of America is truly the greatest shining light of freedom and opportunity the world has ever seen. Our One Nation Under God must remember its

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  • Graduates & Coaches0

    As June hits the halfway point, with the official beginning of summer just a few days away, for those graduating students who’ve recently seen their high school days completed and their parents, it has been an emotional two weeks. Preparing for, and looking forward to, the end of that senior year is one thing; soaking

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  • Penn College Competes for National Title0

    At week’s end hundreds of graduating Penn College students will walk across the stage at the Community Arts Center and receive their well-earned diploma catapulting them into the awaiting business world. At the same time classmates and members of the Wildcats North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) championship golf team will be competing for NCAA Division

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  • Notable and Remarkable Women in Lycoming County History0

    March is “Women’s History Month,” so it seems altogether fitting and proper to note and recognize some of the remarkable and notable women who have contributed in various ways to the life and history of Lycoming County through the past 200 plus years. Much of the information for this article is taken from Lycoming College’s

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  • A Mountaineer in the White House0

    While enjoying moments of offensive glory, including scoring the winning points in a playoff game at Canton, South Williamsport’s Brandon Gantz’s three-sport athletic career was highlighted by his defensive performances as a linebacker and infielder for Mountaineer teams. These days, Gantz’s defensive attributes are employed at a much higher level as a member of the

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  • County Hall Corner: State Award to JPO Chief Ed Robbins

    County Hall Corner: State Award to JPO Chief Ed Robbins0

    For almost 70 years, the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission of Pennsylvania has been responsible for establishing standards that are used in the juvenile court system in the Commonwealth. They have been a flagship to the rest of the nation in this area. Besides setting parameters for best practices, they also seek to highlight those who

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  • Celebrating the Class of 2020

    Celebrating the Class of 20200

    This week we are celebrating the senior classes of 2020! Congratulations to all the graduates! I know that none of you expected your senior year to end this way. No one could have really seen that coming. No prom, senior skip day, none of the lasts that you were looking forward to celebrating. But, that

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  • Graduation and COVID0

    and Dave Bellomo High school graduation has always been an anticipated and nostalgically regarded rite of passage for students and their families, but this year this has been turned on its head because of the restrictions produced by the COVID-19 health crisis. We at Webb Weekly have contacted the high schools in the area to

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