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Sometimes I have no idea what I want to write about on any given week. Sometimes, I know all week what I am going to write about on Friday. And sometimes, like this week, I have a couple of topics that I want to touch on, but none of them are hearty enough to stand
For the sixth straight year, the Clinton County SPCA will be holding a unique fundraiser called the “Furry 5K and 1 Mile Dog Jog. The event will take place on Saturday, August 2, starting at 9 a.m. at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds. The event has proven popular during its existence. According to Ravynne
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER JERSEY AUCTION UNDERWAY The Crosscutters celebrated Christmas in July on July 25 by wearing “Ugly Christmas Sweater Jerseys.” Those limited-edition, game-worn jersey’s are currently available in an online auction to benefit the Lycoming County Chapter of Toys for Tots. To big, simply download the FREE LiveSource app on your phone and click
I have had a long stretch writing for Webb Weekly. I was looking forward to the November 11 issue this year as it would be my 700th article. And I was especially excited about the milestone next year, highlighting the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. However, I must sadly announce
For anyone who has ever shot baskets at a driveway or playground hoop, you know the feeling. All alone, you take a few dribbles as an imaginary clock counts down in your mind. 5-4-3-2 and just as the ‘clock’ hits 1, the ball is released skyward towards the awaiting hoop. As the ball swishes cleanly
The boys from West End continue to conquer. They are playing fantastic baseball. This group of talented youngsters is heading back to the Babe Ruth World Series. The 16U squad dominated the PA State and Middle Atlantic Regional. West End outscored its opponents 116-6 in those two tournaments. They were a perfect 9-0, and they
Every summer, I find it’s necessary to change up my makeup. A change to my makeup routine is a necessary pleasure. Sweltering heat, rising humidity, and icy blasts of air conditioning don’t exactly make the best conditions for the cosmetics I use in the winter and spring. And while there are a lot of beauty
It has been over half a century since my grandfather, Ira Martin Witt, passed away, yet I am happy to say that to this day, I still have his favorite pocketknife. It rests securely within the walls of a safe, as I am fearful that if I carried it, it would join so many others
I guess change is a common thing in the world we live in, but to be honest, the older I get, the less I like having to deal with changes. That being said, it’s probably no secret that we hunters will be looking at a number of changes to our game regulations. One of those
This week’s headline nods to the fact that the movie Jaws is now 50 years old; but it also admits that a single Webb article can’t possibly cover all the fascinating facts about this film: the actors; the music; the box-office bonanza; Peter Benchley’s original book; and of course, the infamous rigors of actual production,
Women in their 30s and 40s may begin noticing physical and emotional symptoms related to changing levels of various hormones produced by the ovaries. Women in this age group also begin experiencing bone loss due to declining levels of estrogen. Women feeling these changes may ask themselves, “Is this perimenopause?” What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is
As most of you know, Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling and I have become good friends over the years. We have known each other for many years, but as we’ve worked together in the interest of public safety, our friendship and my admiration for the effort he puts in have grown. In addition to his
As a professional pet groomer, Taylor Yeagle has an already established commitment to the safety and welfare, as well as maintaining a healthy environment, for various types of animals. It is with this in mind that she has engaged in a new venture that will benefit these animals, which she calls “Safe Haus.” Webb Weekly
Sometimes in child’s play, or a hacker’s round of golf, a ‘do-over’ is called. It is just what the phrase implies, a second chance to handle a situation differently. It’s not about pretending a first attempt never happened, but rather an opportunity to improve an action the second time around. For Williamsport Crosscutters manager Kenny
I was recently asked to tee it up in a major tournament. I used to love golf, but now it’s totally different. Yes. I still coach at my alma mater. I continue to enjoy my interactions with the Lycoming College Warriors. I don’t play much personally. It’s totally cool. I don’t miss it. I’d rather
With July featuring 90-degree temperatures and August likely to bring more of the same, summer temperatures are enjoyed by many, but present health-related problems for others, particularly senior citizens. Information provided by the Family Practice Center offers useful tips for dealing with the summer heat. After age 65, your body can’t adjust to changes in
As is often said, trends come and go, but style lasts a lifetime. This is said so often because it’s true. Jelly sandals, wide-leg jeans, off-the-shoulder tops, and the like will cycle through the zeitgeist every few years, but your inherent style, the way you express yourself, and how you embrace yourself through your clothes
By someone who’s definitely not lactose intolerant but would risk it anyway Don’t ask me how I know, but July 25th is National Ice Cream Sundae Day, which means it’s the one day a year when it’s socially acceptable to have your entire daily calorie intake served in a bowl, covered in chocolate syrup and
Well, are you ready for the upcoming hunting seasons? They will be here before you know it. By now, you probably have your hunting license and perhaps have even looked over your hunting equipment to see just what you need to upgrade or replace for this fall. For some of you, vacations have been scheduled,
I’m sure it’s no secret that I’m an avid trout fisherman, but it’s been a bit of a challenge for us trout enthusiasts so far this season. For example, one day last week, I managed to get a couple of hours in for trout on one of our local streams; the weather was great, and
By Joseph W. Smith III Last week, your Webb movie critic covered “Fifty Years Ago in Film” — prepping for my upcoming talk on that topic at Brown Library: 5:30 p.m. on 7/31. Trotting out the 10 biggest box-office hits from 1975, we briefly discussed the top two — Jaws and One Flew Over the
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … what?! Another Superman??? Yes, summer 2025 offers yet one further iteration of the beloved Big Blue Boy Scout; and it’s no surprise if viewers can’t keep count of actors who’ve played the Man of Steel — going all the way back to
SECOND-HALF BEGINS Joining the Crosscutters in the second half are some familiar faces. OF’s Max Mandler and Jackson Mayo along with P Tyler Valdez, all members of the 2024 Williamsport Crosscutters. Additionally, 11 players from our 1st half roster returning to the Williamsport for the second-half. SPIKES CAPTURES FIRST-HALF TITLE The State College Spikes finished
A happy summer to everyone. There is so much good going on in our neck of the woods; we all need to find positivity and pass it on with a side of kindness. This especially holds true on the highways. I’m just putting this out there in the most straightforward way possible; everybody makes mistakes
I am not emotionally prepared to say goodbye to summer. The long days, the late nights, the obscene amount of ice cream I have ingested recently — it’s all been a dream. That said, reality (and algebra) is looming, and it might be time to start reeling in that “stay-up-till-2-a.m.-watching-random-YouTube-videos” sleep schedule. Let’s be honest:
It will be Hollywood on the Susquehanna, including a ceremonial red carpet opening when the first-ever River Valley Film Festival is held this weekend, July 18, 19, and 20, at the AMC Theater in downtown Williamsport at the corner of Hepburn and West Fourth Streets. The inaugural festival’s line-up features 20 films, featuring selections from
There is no need to travel, as we are extremely spoiled. Yes. I do 95% of my fishing right here in Lycoming County. Some of my favorite spots are a short drive from the homestead. July is when I completely change my setup. I focus more on the summer Smallmouth. The water temperatures are up,
When the River Valley Film Festival takes place later this week, it will feature a documentary about one of the Negro Leagues’ most notable and underappreciated stars, Herbert “Rap” Dixon. But who was “Rap” Dixon? He is considered one of the best former Negro League players not yet inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
Last week’s “County Hall Corner” article was centered around the Greater Williamsport Levee System, which protects a large portion of the commercial area of our county from floods. Little did I realize when I was writing that article that there was a tremendous, horrible flood that would hit southern Texas, killing over 100 people, many
That’s the title of a talk I’ll give on July 31 at the James V. Brown Library. Needless to say, for movie-lovers in that hallowed era, it was a very good year indeed. 1975’s vast and varied cinematic landscape is marked by two watershed events: First, Jaws became the highest-grossing movie up to that year,
