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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wow, I have never seen more potential jack-o’-lanterns lining the highways and byways of our area. It has to be a record crop for local farmers. There are tall pumpkins, there are fat pumpkins, there are pumpkins of every shape and size. With all the cost increases the local farmer has endured this year, I
Grape. Unalive. PDF File. We see and hear these words online regularly — euphemisms designed to dodge social media content moderation and beat the algorithm. But what is the long-term impact of using language that undermines the seriousness of a subject? When people repeatedly adapt their language to satisfy automated systems, those systems can begin
Being a parent has taught me a lot of things. And in no way do I have it figured out and I don’t pretend to. I am taking it one day at a time. I’m extremely thankful for the experience, and I’ve tried to attack parenting with the same mindset I have with a lot
The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers is always front and center in helping to honor our nation’s veterans. They are again assisting with the Honor Flight program and will be particularly involved on Sunday, October 11. What is Honor Flight? It is a non-profit program dedicated to honoring America’s veterans by transporting them to
‘Meet the Performer’ Series with Erie Jazz Quintet Oct. 11 The Great Lakes Wind Symphony (GLWS) will debut its inaugural “Meet the Performer Series” on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2:30 p.m., featuring an intimate afternoon of jazz standards with the Erie Jazz Quintet. The performance will take place in the Howard Theatre of the historic
Hoping to top their success from last year’s inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival, organizers have brought to this year’s festival even more films (36), with 11 of them made by Pennsylvania filmmakers. This outstanding forum for films will be taking place this weekend, Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, on three screens at the District
While the famous Tom Hanks line delivered in the 1992 movie A League of Their Own has been often referenced, its validity was debunked at Detroit’s Comerica Park during MLB’s final regular season weekend. The old ‘one, two, three strikes you’re out’ chant seemed more appropriate as two longtime pitchers and a veteran umpire all
When I was a high school student in western Pennsylvania back in the ’60s, if somebody said they saw a coyote, nobody would have believed it — but that’s certainly not the case anymore. Over the years, I have seen coyotes on several occasions, including dead ones along a highway, and now that we have
I was recently asked to play in a few tournaments. I used to love golf, but now it is totally different. Yes. I coach the team at Lycoming College. I enjoy being around my boys. Our interactions are stupendous. I seldom play. No worries. My window is closed. I peaked when I was 30. I
