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  • Thankful and Grateful

    Thankful and Grateful0

    After sharing some thoughts and a picture of my father and me with you last week, I felt it was only fitting that my son share his words about the amazing blessing that both the Webb and Raemore families were awaiting. I’ll catch up with you next week. ~ Jim Webb Jr. now officially Papa

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  • Cabin Fever Busters: Fun Indoor Activities for Kids This Winter0

    Winter has a sneaky way of trapping kids indoors with way too much energy and not nearly enough space to use it. When snow days, icy sidewalks, or winter germs keep families inside, boredom can strike fast. The good news? With a little creativity (and very little prep), indoor time can turn into some of

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  • Uptown Music Collective Begins 2026 With a Tribute to 2000’s Rock

    Uptown Music Collective Begins 2026 With a Tribute to 2000’s Rock0

    Hot on the heels of the highly successful 25th Anniversary Celebration, the Uptown Music Collective will return to the Journey Bank Community Arts Center stage for its first major performance of 2026. “Back to the Garage: Songs That Rocked the 2000s” — a one-night-only concert — is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24. The

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  • Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026

    Pantone’s Color of the Year 20260

    Last year’s color of the year from Pantone was “Mocha Mousse,” aka a light, soft brown. At the time, I noted that it was hard to get excited about such a muted tone. 2026’s Pantone color of the year presents even more of a challenge for which to muster enthusiasm. This year’s color is entitled

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Wintertime Reading0

    As winter begins to tighten its grip on our daily activities with below-freezing temperatures, staying indoors seems like an increasingly good option. It is a good time to light a fire in the fireplace, pour your favorite beverage, and spend a few hours with a good book! Here, then, are two suggestions for a winter

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  • Likely Change for the 2026 Trout Season0

    The opening of our trout season is still over a couple of months away. In the meantime, the Fish and Boat Commission has been looking into some changes regarding trout that an angler can keep. At present, our trout season opens on April 4th and goes until September 7th. During that period, an angler may

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  • Eiswerth Reflects0

    As the winter scholastic sports regular season enters its final phase, it’s also the banquet circuit’s time for fall sports as schools pause to break bread together, look back at completed seasons, and thank those who played the game and supported the various programs. Recent attendance at one such event, the South Williamsport football gathering,

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  • Fishing Stories0

    Dave Heaps from Montoursville asked if I would give a short presentation. I said yes before I got any of the details. I never shy away from a crowd. A part-time mobile freelancer only gets the call when someone bails. I have done this before, but I am still a novice. I love these opportunities.

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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming County Commissioners Honor Landfill Heroes0

    Hope you all enjoyed a fantastic New Year’s with family and friends, as we welcome 2026 with gratitude for the extraordinary people who make our community safer every single day. The January 8th Lycoming County Commissioners meeting began with something rare in government chambers: a celebration of genuine heroism that unfolded twice within weeks at

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  • A Quick Look Back As We Speed Ahead

    A Quick Look Back As We Speed Ahead0

    Last week’s column had a lot of folks commenting they couldn’t believe it’s our 24th year. Many would then share a thought about my Father. Some asked, just how the Webb Weekly began? So, here ya go… It was the week between Christmas and New Year’s of December 2002. My Father called me and had

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  • Sunday Dinner0

    If you know anything about me, you know that I abandon hobbies like I’m being paid. Sewing, cross-stitching, comics, video games — the list goes on. However, one ‘hobby’ if you can call it that, that I have always done, enjoyed and never given up on is cooking. I love to cook.I especially love cooking

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  • Harlem Wizards Return to Williamsport’s Magic Dome January 22nd0

    The Harlem Wizards return to the Williamsport Area High School to perform their feats of basketball prestidigitation on Thursday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., to again help raise funds for the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation. “Our ongoing partnership with the Harlem Wizards, along with the generous sponsorship

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  • Skincare Resolutions0

    No matter what types of resolutions you’ve set for 2026, whether it’s exercising more, taking up a new hobby, or tackling a home project long overdue, chances are life will most likely get in the way to slow down, or even halt, your best intentions. You may start off running every day, ordering that crochet

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  • Black Bears in the Winter0

    As I was leaving church last Sunday, one of the guys walked up to me and said, “You’ll never guess what I saw at my place recently.” He went on to tell me that as he was heading out into his yard, two black bears approached, so he began yelling and the bears eventually took

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s Coyote Culling Time!0

    This year, on January 19th, the statewide archery and flintlock seasons for antlered and antlerless deer come to a close. Some hunters will thoroughly clean their firearms and equipment and then put them away until the next season, this coming fall. Others will turn their attention to a major problem throughout Pennsylvania that each and

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  • Grappling Girls0

    While many folks enjoyed some downtime during the Christmas/New Year break, the sports scene, both nationally and locally, was in full swing. The college football playoffs and the down-to-the-wire ending of the NFL regular season were widely viewed and discussed. On the local high school scene, basketball and wrestling tournaments dominated the sports calendar. While

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  • Resolutions0

    I always have great intentions. But I already gave up on those resolutions. Perhaps next year I will join that gym. I am okay with my current shape. No worries. My new XXL Cotopaxi fleece helps me look thin. Happy New Year, boys and girls. Yes. I am looking forward to telling more tales in

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  • UPMC Expert: Managing Mood and Motivation When Days Are Short0

    As winter continues (and continues, and continues…) and daylight hours shrink, many people notice a dip in energy, motivation, and overall mood. You might feel more tired than usual, less focused, or simply “off.” These shifts are common and treatable. By understanding how shorter days affect the body and mind, you can take small steps

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  • Purpose > Opinion0

    “I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion.” — You’ll find out who said this later. God gave each of us a purpose long before anyone else had a chance to weigh in. Before the opinions, the criticism, the comparisons, or the expectations, there was purpose. It’s easy to get caught up in the

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  • Off and Running for Our 24th Year0

    I don’t know about you, but that was just too much of a holiday break. I’m hoping it was just the way the calendar fell this year, and this isn’t going to become the new reality. The two groups of people I heard from with the most complaints were parents and business owners. Parents, because

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  • Happy New Year Again!0

    Happy New Year Again! For those who are curious, I did, once again, manage to pull off Christmas! I don’t know why y’all doubted me! I even had time to relax on Christmas Eve and enjoy some quiet before the chaos. After enjoying the holiday with my family, I got to enjoy some much-needed time

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  • STOA: A Musical Journey Written By Local Composer To Be Presented January 9 to 180

    STOA, a unique musical production written by local author, filmmaker, and now composer, Alivia Tagliaferri, will be presented at Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College, January 9 to 18. Webb Weekly interviewed Tagliaferri to gain more understanding from her about this noteworthy musical and educational undertaking. What is STOA: A New Musical Journey about? “This original children’s

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  • Winter Hair Color0

    Last edition, we focused on winter hair care, and while it’s true winter is usually a time for hunkering down and taking extra care with your hair, you can still have fun and switch up your look with a potential new color. Of course, you can get a new style or cut, but I think

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  • The Roving Sportsman… An Opportunity for a Fresh Start0

    Party, party, party – it’s what most folks do on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye to the previous year. Hopefully, our heads have cleared up by now from the revelries of New Year’s Eve, and we can take time to focus on what lies ahead in the coming year. So, steep a pot of

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  • Jigging0

    Jigging, no, I’m not about to expand on some kind of fancy dance move, but the term “jigging” is also a common term used to describe a technique frequently utilized by fishermen. Basically, the term “jigging” describes the movement of a bait or lure up and down while suspended at various depths. Many fishermen will

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  • Larry Legend

    Larry Legend0

    Lawrence F. Bassett passed away peacefully on December 26th. He was 79. Larry was the devoted husband of Karen Choate Bassett for 27 years. Mr. Bassett taught English at Williamsport Area High School for 35 years. He was honored as the TEACHER of the YEAR in 1995. Larry was proudly known as the “VOICE of

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  • Hunter & Smith: Good Guys0

    As the anticipation of Christmas faded in the distance and the new year quickly approached, news media outlets filled their space with ‘lookbacks’ of 2025, which, in all too many instances, recalled a year filled with much tragedy and violence. As a “Webb Weekly” contributor since the first issue of the publication, those who read

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  • Are Cold Hands and Feet a Circulation Issue? UPMC Expert Weighs In0

    As temperatures drop, many people notice their hands and feet feel colder than the rest of their body. For some, this is just a normal response to winter weather. But for others, it raises a common question: ‘Are cold hands and feet a sign of poor circulation?’ The answer depends on what else is happening

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  • New Year’s Resolutions0

    We are officially in the swing of a new year, and I am sure many resolutions have already been made. If you are like most people, your New Year’s resolution is probably focused on yourself, and that is not a bad thing. It is important to prioritize ourselves and, more importantly, our health. But this

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  • County Hall Corner: How Lycoming County Really Works0

    The fascinating machinery of Lycoming County government operates through multiple layers of democracy, each designed to serve citizens while maintaining careful checks and balances. Understanding how this system works reveals the thoughtful structure that keeps our community functioning smoothly throughout the year. At the heart of county operations sit three commissioners, elected every four years

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