The Williamsport Crosscutters have released their promotional schedule for the 2025 season presented by UPMC. The Cutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title with a 2-game series in Trenton June 4 and 5. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, June 6 when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Game times
READ MOREPerhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as
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 MOREDecades ago, the City of Williamsport conducted a public contest inviting entries seeking to identify a new promotional slogan. Based upon its uniqueness as the Birthplace of Little League and the importance baseball has played in its history, I decided to enter the contest, submitting my suggestion, “The Little League City with a Big League
READ MORE‘Been there, done that’ is a common expression most often uttered by individuals who have accomplished a task and, sometimes out of boredom or disinterest, choose not to continue down the same path. Muncy’s Austin Johnson and Montgomery’s Brandt Harer have certainly mastered the four-word phrase, but it has only been the opponents they have
READ MOREHello, West Branch Valley; I’m in agreement with the meteorological community; spring begins on March 1st. And that is worth celebrating with the winter we’ve had. I wish it were possible to have all the cheerleaders across our area doing the old-school “let’s get fired up” cheer for you as you begin reading my words.
READ MOREAmong the proverbs often kicked around is one traced back to Thomas Fuller in 1732 pertaining to the arrival of March weather. Referring to the month as coming in like a lion and departing as a lamb, it depicts a cold, windy, snowy start, eventually giving way to glimpses of spring’s coming beauty and warmth.
READ MOREHappy New Year, kids. Special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by all of your feedback and praise. I want to give some love to a few — props to the boss man Jim and my lovely editor Steph for allowing me to partake. I am a part-time
READ MOREAs the school bus headed north along country roads to Towanda, conversation conjuncture centered on several small hamlets passed through along the way. What led people to decide to settle there, what do they do for a living, and what school do their kids attend? Answers weren’t readily forthcoming for the first two questions, but
READ MOREThe holidays bring together friends, neighbors and family members to celebrate some of the most festive days of the year. Although celebrants often incorporate traditions they hold dear this time of year, downtime provides an opportunity to embrace new games and entertainment ideas as well. The following are some fun games to play this holiday
READ MORETis the season, folks. We are now getting geared for our winter sports. Yes, this is my favorite time of year. It brings back so many memories. I am no longer coaching hoops but look forward to spending many nights in the area’s gymnasiums. My son Jensen is now a sophomore. He plays basketball for
READ MOREMuncy’s Austin Johnson is an extraordinary young lad. He is a three-time state wrestling finalist. Johnson will go down as one of the area’s all-time bests. He will be heading to Oklahoma State University on a full scholarship next fall. But it is what Johnson does on the gridiron that impresses me the most. I
READ MORE“What’s black & white and red all over?” asks the familiar elementary school riddle. The ‘newspaper’ answer to the question provided the driving impetus for the recent announcement that longtime Williamsport Sun-Gazette sports reporter Chris Masse is among 11 new members of the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame, who will be formally inducted
READ MOREYoung leaders at Williamsport Area High School are selected each year to serve as school board student representatives. This year’s student representatives, seniors Ella Adkins, Elijah Nilson and Chloe Pennings, are active in their school community, playing roles in everything from National Art Honor Society to clubs, improv troupes and more. In their role as
READ MOREThe annual Lycoming County Fair will take place from Wednesday, July 10, to Saturday, July 20, and there will be lots of great fun and excitement. Rocky Reed, president of Lycoming County Fair, is very excited and pleased about this edition of the fair, which will be held at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville.
READ MOREQuick: What popular actor has played a fast-food mogul, a U.S. President, a demented ghost, a DC superhero, a Marvel villain, a stay-at-home dad, a serial killer, a talking snowman, a Shakespearean fool, a recovering addict, a washed-up actor, an animated car, a man who’s been cloned three times — and a hitman with rapid-onset
READ MOREThe Fourth of July will be filled with fun at Journey Bank Ballpark as the Cutters host the State College Spikes at 1:05 p.m. The day is jam-packed with fun to kick off your July 4th celebrations while still leaving plenty of time to catch fireworks displays in downtown Williamsport or surrounding communities. The game
READ MOREYou’re invited to help celebrate the half birthday of our Director of Smiles, Rhashan, this Friday, June 28. The event is sponsored by Bower Electric & WILQ. As part of the celebration, the Crosscutters will be wearing special Rhashan-themed jerseys! The jersey’s will be available to fans in an online auction with proceeds benefiting Lycoming
READ MOREIt was brought to my attention. I now have three hundred articles with Webb Weekly. I am sure there are several more. But these three hundred submissions are archived. That makes me smile. Special thanks to my big brother Jim. He has been a great mentor and friend. I tend to disagree with his politics
READ MOREThe Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with Hope Enterprises, will be holding the Annual Cutters 5K on Saturday, June 8 at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m. with registration open at 8 a.m. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the final
READ MOREThe Bowman Field faithful will have lots to look forward to this year as the Williamsport Crosscutters begin their fourth season in the MLB Draft League. As usual, there will be the fantastic line-up of interesting and unique promotions. One of the most interesting will be an appearance by WWE Wrestling Hall of Famer Tito
READ MORECutters baseball is BACK! The summer fun begins on Tuesday, June 4 when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 6:35p.m. Opening Night tickets and tickets for all 2024 home games are available by online at crosscutters.com, by phone at (570) 326-3389 or in-person at the Journey Bank Ballpark box office. Beware of Third-Party
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 MOREQuick trivia question: Who was the first American to be canonized as a Catholic saint? Well, if you read our headline above, you probably already guessed: Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who worked tirelessly to help her fellow-countrymen in their struggle against poverty, prejudice, crime, and disease at the turn of the last century.
READ MOREThe Pennsylvania Primary on Tuesday, April 23rd, will be here before we know it, and it is a shoo-in for three-term incumbent US Senator Bob Casey Jr. to win the Democratic race. Likewise, the Republicans are selecting former Army veteran and businessman Dave McCormick. Both men have worthy credentials but also some baggage to deal
READ MOREIn adherence to the well-known saying, ‘the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,’ the fruit lying in the backyard of Denny and Jennifer Harer’s home can be identified as ‘golden delicious!’ The couple’s offspring, sons Conner and Brandt, were the talk of Hershey and the state’s wrestling fans when the Montgomery duo walked away
READ MOREThe welcome mat is out! Officially, spring begins this week. To be sure, it is a welcome sight, but in the transitioning world of sports, the changing of the athletic seasons defines the passing of time a bit more succinctly than do the pages of the calendar on the wall. ‘Athletic spring’ actually began a
READ MOREYour dog may be one of your best friends, but that bond doesn’t happen overnight. Investing in quality one-on-one time can have a big impact on the bond you build with your four-legged companion. One of the best ways to show dogs love is by keeping them healthy and spending quality time with them. Dedicating
READ MOREWith deep sadness, area sports fans learned last week of the death of Lycoming County sports legend Ed Ott, remembered as a standout catcher on the 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirate team. He was also a legendary athlete at Muncy High School, excelling in both football and wrestling. I had the pleasure of interacting with
READ MOREA 75-yard game-winning overtime drive engineered by Patrick Mahomes gave the Kansas City Chiefs the Super Bowl victory, their third NFL title in five years, and put the finishing touches to the past football season in dramatic fashion. Local sports attention now switches to the upcoming high school basketball and wrestling tournaments underway to crown
READ MORENineteenth-century French journalist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Kerr is credited with saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Apparently, Lycoming College has bought in. The school has announced plans to recognize 1974 graduate and longtime football coach Steve Wiser for reaching the career milestone of 50 years coaching Warrior football by naming the
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