As I headed down the beltway toward Montoursville, right where cars merge on from the Faxon on ramp, there was no doubt in my mind what was about to happen. I was in the right lane with a tractor-trailer to my left, as a car traveling at a high rate of speed was about to
READ MOREIf you want to “Feel Brand New” and have a “Betcha, Golly Wow” time, support the good work of CAPPA (Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action), and attend a great concert, then you want to attend “An Evening With the Stylistics and Eddie Holman” when they appear at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport
READ MOREThe messages came flowing in one day after the article about Big Times restaurant in Williamsport hit homes. I couldn’t believe the response to this article and how so many of you went to try Big Times. It was truly incredible. I had messages beyond messages of thanks and gratitude for sharing. I had one
READ MOREJourney Bank is pleased to announce the top 14 finalists from local area high schools who will perform at the 14th Annual Journey Bank Teen Star Musical Competition. The live finale is set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Bloomsburg University’s Haas Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Tickets to the event
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, a friend has made steady progress and exhibited significant personal growth. Continue to support this person’s pursuits and act as a source of encouragement. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Your happiness can bring joy to many other people this week, Taurus. Spread all of your positivity among those people
READ MOREThe high school baseball and softball regular seasons conclude this week, and area fans may want to heed the words of Terrell Owens to “get your popcorn ready.” The PIAA district playoffs begin next week, and a bevy of area teams have spent the past few months prepping for the upcoming opportunity to make deep
READ MOREHats off to a Lycoming County naturalist and photographer. Michael Kinney is on an epic adventure. My friend is currently somewhere on the water. Kinney is doing a solo float trip on the entire stretch of the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Incredible. Mike kicked things off with a social media post. He has been
READ MOREIt’s that time of year again. We’ve warded off second — or third — winter and warmer temperatures are here to stay, hopefully. We’ve emerged from months of dark and dreary weather and want to enjoy the outdoors again until old man winter makes his cursed return. With spring and summer comes an increase in
READ MOREIn this day of endless information sources, it is very challenging to know what to believe, who is right and who is wrong, and how to tell the difference. I learned a lot about human nature while living in the former USSR for sixteen years. In those early days of the early 1990s, the Berlin
READ MOREWrestling legend and hometown hero Rick Mahonski dusted off his headgear after decades of athletic retirement to take on some of the world’s best master wrestlers. Some of Mahonski’s accolades include: 1972 PA State Champion, 1974 NCAA D3 National runner-up, Team member 1974 D3 National Champions (Wilkes College), 1976 EIAA D1 runner-up, West Branch Wrestling
READ MOREJoin Sojourner Truth for their Health/Resource fair on Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine, outside and inside at 501 High St., Williamsport. There are many great organizations who will be represented, many are offering hands-on “life hacks” for visitors. There is something for all ages, from babies to seniors. A special
READ MOREThe winter doldrums are finally behind us, and although this spring has been offering more wet weather than usual, for outdoorsmen who are about to spend an increasing amount of time in the out of doors in the upcoming months, it is only a matter of time until you come in contact with ticks. Whether
READ MOREI must say that the month of May is a lot like Christmas for the hunting and fishing crowd; there’s a host of opportunities to hunt and fish for a variety of species. I’ve seen some photos of successful turkey hunters, but a couple were particularly interesting. One of those photos was of Jessica and
READ MORENo surprises here, it’s time for my annual Happy Mother’s Day list! Every year I think about doing something different, but I think this is the ultimate list. No matter what kind of Mom you are! And to all the Moms out there, if no one has told you lately — you’re doing an awesome
READ MOREI want to thank my staff for filling in during my absence at the end of last week and making sure not only the Webb Weekly got done but the Home Show was covered. They are amazing, and truly family. The Home Show is an event we look forward to; thank you to everybody who
READ MOREOn April 27th, the homeschool community had its 1st Annual Homeschool Art Show and Contest sponsored by the Lycoming-Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA (President Dr. Carolyn McKeon) and hosted by the Lycoming County Patriots (headed by Jenny Golden, youth outreach). The event featured over 400 pieces of art in photography, drawing, painting, and 3D
READ MOREMy Momma probably read the title of this and got a little nervous. It’s that one time of year that I can write about her, and she can’t say anything about it. She doesn’t like to be in the spotlight. But when you have a momma as wonderful as I do and have thirty-eight years
READ MOREThe first time you saw it, you knew you’d have to see it again. You were obsessed with the comedy. You couldn’t get enough of the music. You still remember the first-third-fifth time you saw the movie, alone or with friends, in a theater or on TV. And in the new book, “The Blues Brothers”
READ MOREIt seems that summer, or at least summer weather, has arrived! And with summer comes sunscreen, even on cloudy days. On a surface level, all sunscreens have the same task: To minimize skin’s exposure to sunlight and, in doing so, reduce the signs of skin damage and lower the risk of skin cancer. However, not
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, it’s challenging for you and a romantic partner to get together this week and that may lead to stress. Over time you will be able to reconnect and get things back in sync. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, normally you are very open, but all of your communication
READ MOREWriter-director Woody Allen recently notched his 50th film — but this Woody has no buzz … not even for such an impressive milestone. The once-beloved auteur behind such landmarks as Annie Hall, Manhattan, Sleeper, and (my favorite) Crimes and Misdemeanors, Allen holds a record 16 Oscar noms for screenwriting. But he’s now essentially been canceled,
READ MOREWith fear of jinxing its permanent arrival and hoping against a reversal of fortunes, it appears that spring has finally made its way to our neck of the woods! Being imbedded in sports all my life, the changing of the seasons has had more to do with which sport was coming up next than with
READ MOREGet ready for an exciting event! The esteemed nature author and photographer, Tim Palmer, will be holding a book signing of his latest work, Seek Higher Ground: the Urgent Solution To Our Flood Crisis, at Otto Bookstore on Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a unique opportunity to meet the author
READ MORESpring is here. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the birds are singing. The cold, inclement weather we’re used to in the winter causes many of us to decrease our activity and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall,
READ MORENote: The title to my last article in the Weekly was a copy-and-paste typo on my part. The title should have been, “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” If you didn’t get a chance to read it, previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com Have you ever said, “If God would just give me a
READ MOREThe First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is pleased to announce more than $500,000 in improvements will soon be made at Rider Park. In 2021, FCFP received a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Additional funds from Lycoming County Act 13 Legacy Funds and private
READ MOREMonday, May 6, 2024, marked the beginning of Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom Hashoah in Hebrew, which runs from the Sunday before through the following Sunday. Yom Hashoah also coincides with the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of April 19, 1943. It is
READ MOREThis is the third article in recognizing people who I believe have impacted our community and are great role models. Pennsylvania has a great heritage of volunteer firefighters. Benjamin Franklin himself founded the first non-profit, volunteer fire company, the Union Fire Company, in Philadelphia in 1736. This tradition continued for centuries; by the 1970s, there
READ MOREOver the past couple of years, I’ve had more and more people talk to me about getting into fly-fishing, and it certainly appears that it is growing in popularity. One of the concerns that I hear from those who want to start fly-fishing involves the difficulty in learning to properly cast a fly. There is
READ MOREThere are multiple ways to honor this “Greatest of Game Birds,” and one of them is to maximize its use at the dinner table. So, as you sit patiently in your turkey blind or against an old oak tree, eagerly anticipating an encounter with a wise old gobbler, here are a few thoughts to contemplate.
READ MOREThere’s perhaps no better occasion to show off your kitchen skills than Mother’s Day, a perfect opportunity to turn the tables on mom and let her relax while you handle cooking duties. A homemade breakfast – or better yet, letting her sleep in for brunch – is a sure way to win her over and
READ MORETo show your mom just how much she means to you, choose a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her interests and passions. As you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider these thoughtful ideas that will touch her heart. Personalized Gifts Show your mom how much she means to you by giving a gift uniquely tailored
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