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Since my last column, a few folks asked me about Bones, the employee who oversees the candy at the office during the trick-or-treat season. With what I want to cover before the next Webb Weekly comes out November 4th, this seemed like a great spot to start this week’s column. If you guessed Bones is
Holy smokes it’s Halloween! How did we get here already?! Wasn’t it just the 4th of July? Now we are falling back an hour and staring down the barrel of short days, and cold! But before all that — make sure you’re all set with comfy shoes and your favorite hoodie. Don’t forget those extra
I want to start my article this week with a shout-out to everyone who had a hand in putting on the 79th Annual Mummers Day Parade in South Williamsport. My wife and I took Beau down to his first parade, and he loved it. We had a great time, and it was one of those
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 15th to approve spending and contracts that keep county services running smoothly. The board authorized approximately $2.48 million in accounts payable, with expenses covered using a mix of the county general fund, local ARPA allocations, and Act 13 funds. The spending reflects routine operational costs across multiple county
Last week, we looked at various outfit formulas for fall. In part two this week, the combinations to consider range from the everyday to disrupting a bit outside of the outfitting box. Again, these looks are less about specific pieces, more about combinations and mashups. Here we go! Classic white shirt + straight-leg jeans. A
It all began forty years ago just prior to the start of Lycoming College’s 1987 football season. I received a telephone call from Bill Byham, who had just been named Lycoming’s first full-time sports information director. Bill had been my high school basketball coach, and as the years passed, a mentor, radio broadcast partner, and
I flipped through the archives this morning. My collections go back 16 years. I went trolling for Walleyes with Ian. Kayak Bassing was another. Norwegian Family Spencer turned some heads. Ice Fishing 101 with Jason Britton was chilly. Jace Spangler made fun of my puny panfish. Jensen and I ran into a beaver. Paddleboarding wasn’t
The statewide muzzleloader season concluded on October 25, and the four-day Junior and Senior special firearms season for antlerless deer has just come to a close as well. The statewide archery season has been underway since October 3, and is now approaching the time that most archers have been waiting for — the beginning of
As we rapidly progress into the fall season, much of our thinking revolves around where the big bucks are hiding and where the turkeys are. While hunting begins to dominate our thoughts and conversation, it’s also true that some great fishing still exists. I’ll be honest, this year and especially through late summer, my fishing
Every October, I start the slow but steady summer-to-fall wardrobe swap. Bringing back boots and storing sandals. Shorts for slacks, tanks for blouses, etc. This is also a great exercise to rediscover some of your chilly-weather favorites and think about new outfit combinations. Having a handful of outfit formulas to rotate for the season makes
According to breastcancer.org, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.4 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs designed to: – Support
I love this time of year. North Central PA is blazing. Change is in the air. Everything is shining. Autumn brings us so many vibrant colors. I wish there were more hours. My son continues to take full advantage. We never got into hunting. It is a family thing, and we decided to pass. But
Football fans under the age of 40 would have no recollection of the 1985 Doublemint chewing gum ad featuring twin spokeswomen spouting the slogan “double your pleasure, double your fun.” However, this year’s opponents of the South Williamsport football team are getting no pleasure from the twin experience presented by the Mounties junior double-trouble tandem
It must be a sign that I’m getting older because now, when I hear somebody mention that pheasant season will be opening soon, I have a tendency to look back to the “good old days” of pursuing pheasants. I lived in western Pennsylvania until I moved into this area in the ‘70s. Western Pennsylvania was
For an experienced hunter, one of the most valuable ways we can spend our time is to mentor a new youth hunter. It can truly be a rewarding experience to take a young, eager novice and nurture them through the process of becoming a safe, ethical, and knowledgeable hunter. It will be an activity that
Vaccines have helped prevent many serious illnesses. Now, researchers are studying whether a vaccine could also help stop certain breast cancers before they develop. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh is examining whether a vaccine can produce an immune response in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS.
The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 8th to handle staffing changes, finalize a land sale, and discuss an uncomfortable financial reality: taxpayers pay for both sides of every trial that goes to completion. The commissioners talked openly about how much trials cost. When a case goes all the way through the court system, the
The air raid on the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, is one of the most important and costly air raids by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. This largely overlooked and forgotten raid is highlighted in a vivid manner in local author Adam Makos’ new book, Tidal Wave. Makos is the
Always one of my favorite covers of the year — the tradition of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade now celebrating its 79th marching. As I have mentioned in the past, I grew up on the top of Kane Street on the South Side, and the Mummers’ Parade was one of my favorite events as a
They’re baaaaaack — and this year, they’re hiding in plain sight. Every October, something Halloween-y finds its way to the pages of Webb Weekly. This year, it seems the bats have escaped the belfry and taken up residence throughout the paper. Your mission? Find them. Count them. And tell us how many you spotted. Think
I can’t take credit for this saying. I heard it from Pastor Mike, and it really got me thinking, especially at a time when I needed to hear it. “How you be living affects how you’re believing.” It sounds kind of funny when you break it down that way, but hear me out. The first
The annual Major League World Series is often termed the “Fall Classic,” but for residents of South Williamsport and the surrounding communities, they have their own “Fall Classic” — the South Williamsport Mummers Parade. This always highly anticipated event will step off again for the 79th time this Saturday, October 17, beginning at 2 p.m.
Fall is synonymous with change, and for some of us, nowhere is this more evident than on the skin. Plummeting temperatures, central heating, and a distinct lack of vitamin D can make your face freak out. To combat that dry, flaky skin and repair from summer sun damage, it is of the utmost importance to
Not long ago, I was waiting at my local garage having my oil changed along with a couple of other repairs for my car. Since I knew it might be a considerable wait, I brought along a good book to keep me company, as I often do. Soon after I sat down, a man approached
The upgrades are fantastic. The lights and sounds are stupendous. My man Scott Lowery beat me to it. He penned a great article on the new Williamsport Millionaire Stadium and the official ribbon cutting. Well done, Scott. Words don’t describe the beauty. It’s incredible. Really. I have seen it a few times in person. I
Regardless of which Hall of Fame may be referenced, generally, member selection is based upon a combination of eligibility factors, performance, excellence, contributions, and a voting approval process. There can be no denying that if an individual coached for 149 years, winning over 2,300 games, they would be a shoo-in for membership. While France’s Jeanne
Congratulations! Assuming that you have had a successful hunt and there is venison hanging on the meat pole, let’s take a look at doing your own butchering and processing. Hopefully you were able to keep the meat clean and cool after making that well-placed shot, and the meat has been able to hang and age
As we all know, wildlife frequently makes use of verbal communication to communicate with other wildlife and even people. Coyotes howl sometimes, and certainly we hunters depend a lot on hearing a turkey’s gobble. While it’s less obvious, deer also communicate by making several sounds, and that’s especially true during the breeding process. Bucks and
Your immune system is your strongest ally during cold and flu season, working hard to keep you healthy as you start hearing those telltale coughs and sneezes all around. Help your body do its job well by adopting a few simple habits that naturally support its ability to fight off germs or recover faster. Talk
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address financial strain, public safety gaps, and disaster relief for residents hit hard by recent fires. The meeting reflected how county government manages multiple urgent challenges simultaneously, from emergency dispatch shortages to budget deficits to helping families rebuild after losing everything. The county is facing budget challenges as multiple
