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  • Hoping Opening Day Wasn’t Washed Out0

    Jim Webb

    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

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  • Building Connected Communities0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Building Connected Communities” campaign. The campaign “uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Community is an integral part of all our lives, and the health and

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  • The Anglers0

    Jamie Spencer

    I recently had the opportunity to hook up with some old friends. We gathered at the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Hall for a wonderful evening. Fishing was the focus of our conversations. Yes. It was the annual meeting for the Lycoming Creek Anglers. I am so proud to be associated with this great organization. It

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  • Fish On

    Fish On0

    Jamie Spencer

    Tis the season. March Madness is fun, but I am only thinking about fishing. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has already placed 3.3 million trout in our many state waterways. Last I heard- the Commonwealth has 697 stocked streams and 129 lakes. Impressive. The PFBC will also coordinate with many others to add an

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  • Apologies0

    Jamie Spencer

    Apologies for skipping out last week. I would like to thank those who reached out. Many did. I’m not kidding. Mostly my bearded friends. That is a fantastic feeling. I’m good, folks. I simply missed my deadline. My bad, Steph. You are a great chief. I appreciate you filling in. I am home from a

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  • Renovations That Help Sell Homes0

    Family Features

    The adage “there’s a lid for every pot” suggests that, even in relation to the real estate market, there’s bound to be a buyer for every home on the market. Price is a significant variable in the minds of potential buyers, but there are additional factors that can affect the impression people get of a

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  • Williamsport Sun: March 12, 1926 – Library Opening at Montgomery Attracts Crowd0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Visitors to the Montgomery Public Library building at the official opening yesterday totaled 225, according to the official registry kept by the recording secretary, Hilda Piatt, the assistant librarian. Mrs. Benjamin Shelley reports that out of this number, no less than 100 used the library on the opening day, taking out books from the 3,000

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  • UPMC Expert: Understanding Eating Disorders0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Eating disorders are serious conditions that go beyond dieting or wanting to lose weight — they can significantly affect one’s physical and mental health and overall well-being. In addition, out of all mental illnesses, eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Approximately 9% of the U.S.

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  • Two-Year-Old Battling Courageously To Overcome Debilitating Lung Disease0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    In his two-plus years of life, Jaxyn Reynolds has never been outside of a hospital room. He has a debilitating lung disease that has kept him under intensive care since his birth. Born at 29 weeks, Jaxyn’s journey began. What set out to be the expected struggles of a neonatal intensive care unit stay turned

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  • Trout Stocking Underway0

    Ken Hunter

    It’s hard to believe that another trout season is just around the corner, and the stocking of trout is already underway — as of February 19th. The Fish and Boat Commission will be stocking a total of 3.2 million trout. That includes 2.3 million rainbows, 702,000 browns, 132,000 brookies and 14,000 golden trout. With the

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  • Williamsport Sun: January 28, 1939 – Doebler Youth has Three Teeth, Sled Missing – Since Coasting Crash Tuesday NightWilliamsport Sun0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Troubles seem to just pile up on Theodore Doebler, 10, Williamsport R.D. 1, who was badly injured in a coasting accident Tuesday night on unprotected Packer Street hill. Examinations at Williamsport Hospital have disclosed that Theodore had three teeth knocked out in the accident, which also produced double fractures to each of his legs when

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  • County Hall Corner: Woke or Dream?0

    Larry Stout

    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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  • Doesn’t Cost Anything to be Nice

    Doesn’t Cost Anything to be Nice0

    Andrea McElroy

    I didn’t want to be a Debbie downer the first week of January, so I waited to share this article, but I feel like it’s a good time to touch this area since it’s a new year. A friend of mine over the holidays worked at Kohl’s just for their busy season. She has a

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  • Happy New Year!0

    Steph Nordstrom

    This is easily my favorite issue of the year, it’s hard not to get a little choked up thinking about all the fantastic organizations that my co-workers and I get to support this week, from furbabies to farm babies to families and vets and the great outdoors! This week’s issue is just one of the

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  • The Bookworm Sez: History Books Winter 2023 by various authors

    The Bookworm Sez: History Books Winter 2023 by various authors0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You remember winters like this. Short, cloudy days, long stormy nights, both perfect for curling up with a warm blanket and reading until it’s time for bed — and then reading there, too. So this winter, why not cuddle with one of these great unique history books…? For readers who love to compare life a

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  • Williamsport Sun: November 16, 1926 – Police Ambulance Called in Mistake but Driver Offers to Deliver Passenger0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The police ambulance was called by mistake by a taxicab during the heavy rain showers this morning about 7:30. Driver Boyd C. Luse was the driver and regardless of the mistake delivered the passenger. A nurse living on East Third Street received a hurry call to go on a case at the Williamsport Hospital. Her

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  • UPMC Physician: Debunking Common Emergency Department Myths0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Emergency departments (EDs) are essential to the communities they serve and the hospitals they support. They provide exceptional and immediate care to patients. The ED is the most active and critical department of a hospital with a constant flow of incoming patients, many of which are very ill or critical. It’s 24/7/365 work and the

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  • 74th Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo To Take Place This Weekend October 13, 14 and 150

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It is that time of year again. The time in which one of the most anticipated events that takes place in this area, particularly the Endless Mountains area, happens. It celebrates the beauty of the autumn canopy of leaves that appear throughout the region and locally and throughout the rest of the state as well

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  • UPMC Expert: The Different Types of Physical Rehab0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Rehabilitation benefits patients and makes a huge impact on their everyday lives, no matter the reason they started with a rehabilitation program. Illness, serious injuries, and surgery are common reasons, and a rehabilitation program is designed to help you recover to your fullest potential. There are several types of rehabilitation that help fit the needs

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  • Calming Color: Design Inspiration for a Comforting, Relaxing Home

    Calming Color: Design Inspiration for a Comforting, Relaxing Home0

    Family Features

    Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. By turning to nature-inspired designs, you can create a sense of comfort and relaxation. A hybrid

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  • UPMC Lactation Consultant: Tips for Breastfeeding Moms0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    August is National Breastfeeding Month — a time to celebrate and support breastfeeding mothers. Every family may have their own unique experience with breastfeeding, or some may choose to express and bottle feed breastmilk. While it’s natural and easy for some, it may be more challenging for others. Below are a few common challenges that

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  • Opossum: Our Only Marsupial.0

    Ken Hunter

    Obviously, I enjoy wildlife; after all, I’ve spent most of my life photographing, painting, or writing about some form of wildlife. The other morning, while downing a cup of coffee with the gang, one of the guy’s wives mentioned she had a possum in the barn, and that led to a more involved discussion, which

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  • Young of the Year

    Young of the Year0

    Ken Hunter

    One of the things I’m sure we all enjoy is going down the road and spotting young wild critters, and high on that list, I’m sure, are fawn deer. I and several others I’ve talked to have had one or more occasions where we had to stop our vehicles to avoid hitting one or two

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  • Impact In my Life

    Impact In my Life0

    Andrea McElroy

    Going through school wasn’t easy for me. Learning never came easy, and I had some major struggles. I dreaded most school days and went to the nurse’s office saying I was sick pretty often just to try and get out of school in my younger years. Certain years were worse than others because of teachers.

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  • Capturing the Killer Nurse: Two Picks from Netflix0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    According to a pair of recent Netflix movies, Charlie Cullen may be “the most prolific serial killer in American history,”; but many folks have never even heard of him. Cullen was a nurse who, after a 16-year spree ending in 2003, confessed to murdering at least 29 patients at hospitals in New Jersey and eastern

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  • The World of Weird Words May 31, 20230

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Last week in this space, we launched a new weekly feature for Webb — the aptly named “World of Weird Words,” selected from hundreds of oddball terms on a list I’ve been amassing since 2005. With my lengthy intro to the series, I had room for only seven entries in that first piece; herewith, I

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  • The Roving Sportman… The Good, the Sad, and the Really, Really Ugly0

    Jon Pries

    The next several weeks represent the peak time for the birth of new fawns. Usually, from now through mid-June, spring gobbler hunters and those who spend time in the woods may be treated to the amazing sight of a newly born fawn and enjoy a sight that most outdoors folks never see. But nature is

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  • Hey, Mommas

    Hey, Mommas0

    Andrea McElroy

    It was May 7th when I realized that the following Sunday was Mother’s Day. I opened up our refrigerator and got a quick glance at the calendar. I gasped. “Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh. Shoot!” Ty was in the kitchen with me and asked what was wrong. I told him I didn’t realize that

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  • The Basics of Fertilizing a Lawn

    The Basics of Fertilizing a Lawn0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address

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  • The Benefits of Planting Native Species

    The Benefits of Planting Native Species0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not realize that native plants are much better for

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  • Shout out to Nurses

    Shout out to Nurses0

    Andrea McElroy

    Nurses just don’t get enough credit. Their job is hard! I can tell you right now that I couldn’t do it. Growing up, I watched my Momma work for the hospital — from a school nurse, to taking care of people in their homes. It was great having a nurse for a mom, EXCEPT (notice

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  • County Hall Corner: A Long, Long Wait for Our County Coroner0

    Larry Stout

    Charles (Chuck) Kiessling proves the adage that the squeaky wheel does get the grease, even if the wheel has to squeak for ten years or more. At long, long last, Coroner Kiessling has a new facility for the work of the Lycoming County Coroner’s Department. It is located at 3341 Wahoo Drive in Williamsport, which

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  • Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks To Hold Kids’ Trout Derby Sunday, May 7

    Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks To Hold Kids’ Trout Derby Sunday, May 70

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Lycoming County is blessed with numerous fine streams that can yield various types of fish — particularly trout. In a bid to help get children interested in the bounty of these area waterways, the Consolidated Sportsmen of Muncy Creeks have, for about the past 25 years, conducted an annual “Kids’ Trout Derby” in a stream

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