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  • Did You Miss Me?0

    Steph Noviello

    The last time I took an entire week off work was in 2014. So I made sure to really enjoy my time off! But it is nice to be home too. I really missed my dogs and kitties and my bed! Jimmy was nice enough to stop by and see my cats while we were

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  • Williamsport Sun: June 11, 1941- Robert Hughes Who Once Helped Slaves to Freedom Dies at Family Homestead0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Robert Hughes, oldest resident of Loyalsock Township, whose home along Freedom Road was a station on the famous Underground Railroad in Civil War times, died at his home on June 10, 1941. A life-long resident of Lycoming County, Mr. Hughes was born about 1856 in the home where his death occurred. He had never lived

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  • County Hall Corner: Never a Dull Moment0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners gathered on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a public session that carried the full texture of local government at work. Commissioners Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman, and Mark Mussina presided over a meeting that moved from community tension to community hope, from careful spending to careful planning, and from the

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  • Mountain Made: Lycoming County’s Birch Beer Tradition0

    Blair Steward

    Long before craft sodas lined the shelves of every corner market and energy drinks claimed the attention of a restless generation, the forests of Lycoming County were quietly producing something far more interesting. Mountain style birch beer, with its cool wintergreen bite and its deep roots in Pennsylvania’s north central highlands, has been quenching thirsts and stirring

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  • To Fulfill a “Mockingbird”: Last Words from Harper Lee0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Many years ago, when he was very little, my now-adult son would see me carrying around a weird-sounding book called To Kill a Mockingbird. Upon reaching teen years, he was surprised to learn that it was a novel; as a tot, he’d always assumed it was a hunting manual! Except for the episode with “Ol’

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  • Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs 30th Annual Juried Photography Show0

    Webb Weekly

    The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 2026 Juried Photography Show for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine,

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  • Lycoming County Invests in Its Own Foundation0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, May 21, 2026, approving over $5.6 million in expenditures covering infrastructure, affordable housing, public safety staffing, and election operations. The session moved through a wide range of county business, with each item on the agenda carrying real consequences for residents across Lycoming County. Among the most

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  • Local Habitat for Humanity “Blitz Build” Takes Place June 6-70

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Adequate and affordable housing is one of the great needs in America these days, and the Greater Lycoming County area is no exception. In a bid to help lessen this problem, the Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity (GLHFH) organization will be conducting a “Blitz Build” during the two-day period of June 6 and 7. A

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  • County Hall Corner: A Community Worth Caring For0

    Blair Steward

    Lycoming County commissioners gathered last week to confront a set of challenges that strike at the heart of what makes a community function, from the safety of its streets to the soundness of its finances. The most urgent item on the agenda was a growing crisis among local youth. Commissioner Scott Metzger sounded the alarm

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  • STEP: Celebrating 60 Years of Community Service0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The year was 1966. On television, “Batman,” “Star Trek,” and the “Monkees” premiered; Robert C. Weaver became the first African-American Cabinet member when he was named to head the new Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Baltimore Orioles won their first World Series; the Green Bay Packers captured the NFL championship, and the Boston

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  • The Final Four0

    Scott Lowery

    It was not the way they had hoped their softball season would end. Two walks, a misplayed infield fly rule, leading to a seeing-eye outfield single plating two sixth-inning tying runs, as the game momentum switched and carried visiting Bucktail to an eight-inning 8-4 win over South Williamsport on the Mounties Senior day. It was

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  • Oval Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary With June Festivities0

    Dave Bellomo

    By any measure, 150 years is a long time. Remarkably, that is how long the Oval Church has been serving the people of the Nippenose Valley in Lycoming County. “150 years is a huge milestone,” said Pastor David Brenneman. “It is important to celebrate because this is bigger than just a date on a calendar.

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  • County Hall Corner: Smart Tech Meets Open Books in Lycoming County0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners continue to navigate the delicate balance between modernizing local government and protecting the wallets of local taxpayers. During their most recent weekly meeting, officials addressed several operational decisions that connect directly to the broader financial realities facing the region. These administrative choices take place against the backdrop of a carefully managed

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  • The Steel City and Billtown Forging Ahead Led by a Mayor of the People0

    Jim Webb

    I was ‘on the road again,’ as Willie Nelson would say — destination Pittsburgh. I haven’t traveled much the last couple of years because of my health, which includes back and hip issues. Almost all my miles have been within Lycoming County, except those in the adjacent counties that receive the Webb Weekly. I have

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  • Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival Happening May 16th and 17th0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    We don’t often think about yarn and other fibers and the role that they play in our everyday lives. The organizers of the annual Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival hope to change that. In a bid to do that, organizers have organized and presented this Festival. The event was founded twelve years ago to support fiber

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  • Rose Valley

    Rose Valley0

    Jamie Spencer

    Rose Valley Lake continues to be a hot topic. I have entertained several rumors. They need to make some repairs. We have chatted back and forth for the past 3 years. Many new conversations of late. It looks like they will need to drain the entire lake. It takes time to secure the funds. Many

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  • That’s Not Fair0

    Scott Lowery

    Think back to your childhood days and how many times you may have uttered those words. Even as adults, most have thought about or spoken those three little words at some time when confronted with a situation that seemed unbalanced. In reality, life itself is unfair, but athletic competition is meant to be undertaken on

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  • Penn College Welding Students Repair Rescue Boat0

    Press Release

    Pennsylvania College of Technology welding students have given new life to a 41-year-old rescue boat used by the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency to serve Lycoming County. About 30 students in four sections of the Welding Blueprint & Layout II class taught by Michael R. Allen, co-department head of welding, spent several weeks repairing the 15-foot-long

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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming County Sets America 250 in Motion0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners turned their attention to patriotic celebration and governmental transparency at their April 30 meeting, launching plans for America’s 250th birthday while implementing new measures to show residents exactly where their tax dollars go. The Thursday morning session at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport balanced historic commemoration with practical improvements to

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  • The Red Fox0

    Ken Hunter

    As usual, come the weekend, I begin thinking about what next week’s column should be. What often happens is that someone I am talking with will tell me about an interesting wildlife encounter they had, and that becomes the spark that ignites my next story. Recently, a friend told me about seeing a red fox

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  • Lycoming County: The Crown Jewel of PA Hiking!0

    Blair Steward

    Lycoming County owns Pennsylvania’s hiking culture. This is not an opinion. The landscape here is rugged and accessible in ways that make other counties seem small by comparison. Hundreds of thousands of acres of public land stretch across the Allegheny Plateau, creating a wilderness experience that has become rare in the Mid-Atlantic. The county opens the door

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  • Smart Grants Fund Safer Communities0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners approved significant security upgrades for the elections department and accepted major grant funding for law enforcement and community services at their April 23 meeting. The Thursday morning session at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport focused heavily on improvements funded by state and federal grants, meaning local taxpayers won’t see increased

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  • 2nd Annual Special Olympics Hometown Torch Run, May 12th0

    Dave Bellomo

    On May 12th, the streets of Williamsport will come alive as the Lycoming County Special Olympics hosts the 2nd Annual Hometown Torch Run. This vibrant community event is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of unity, perseverance, and the spirit of inclusion. As the Flame of Hope makes its journey through Williamsport, local

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  • United Way of North Central PA To Honor Former Executive Director Scott N. Lowery with the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award

    United Way of North Central PA To Honor Former Executive Director Scott N. Lowery with the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award0

    Scott Lowery

    The United Way of North Central Pennsylvania (UWNCPA) proudly announces that its former leader, Scott N. Lowery, will be honored with the 2025 Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award — the organization’s most prestigious recognition — at its upcoming Annual Awards Celebration and 2026 Annual Dinner on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the Grand Ballroom of

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance Banquet To Be Held May 60

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Ten special individuals who work tirelessly to improve their community through various endeavors will be honored at the annual Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet, to be held at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport on Wednesday, May 6. These individuals will be honored across several categories. They are Marvin and Debbie Hurwitz, Vince Reeder, George Lepley,

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  • Broken Hearts Can Lead to Blessings0

    Andrea McElroy

    My heart sank the morning I woke up and went to get on my cooking page, Andrea’s Country Home Cookin’, on Facebook. It wasn’t there. How was it not there? I stayed calm, went to the search engine, and put in “Andrea’s Country Home Cookin’.” It said ERROR. My heart officially dropped into my butt

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  • Scouting Around for Weird Words: Vocab from To Kill a Mockingbird0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    Chef is a French word that’s distantly related to both chief and the Latin cap (“head”). But in Lycoming County, it can be an acronym—that is, a pronounceable abbreviation like NATO, AWOL and YOLO. To be specific, here in Central PA, CHEF stands for Christian Home Educators’ Fellowship—a homeschool co-op that’s been meeting weekly in

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  • My Beards0

    Jamie Spencer

    I decided to shave. It was a valiant effort. Call it another midlife crisis. I was going for the Robert Redford. Trying to portray what he looked like in Jeremiah Johnson. Scruffy and rugged. I was seriously thinking about joining the bearded brethren. Needing to simplify. Get back to basics. Eliminate the stresses and electronic

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  • County Hall Corner: Cutting Costs, Not Corners0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this week with several items on the agenda that ranged from Independence Day planning to ongoing rumors about development. The board is working with Backyard Broadcasting, the district attorney’s office, and the chamber of commerce to ensure the Fourth of July fireworks display happens in Williamsport. These partnerships matter for

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  • Flick’s Fourth Human Services Expo Set for April 23

    Flick’s Fourth Human Services Expo Set for April 230

    Press Release

    Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) has announced his fourth annual Human Services Expo, held in coordination with his Speaker Series, will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 3-6 p.m. at the Field House at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The event, which will feature more than 70 agencies, nonprofits, businesses and other valuable resources, is free

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  • Williamsport Sun: April 22, 1936 – Offers Plan for Erection of Structure0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Edward P. Simon of Simon and Simon Architects of Philadelphia was introduced at a meeting by William H. Hough, president of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday afternoon in the courthouse where plans for a million-dollar building to be built on the site of the courthouse to house all county and city offices and the

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  • County Hall Corner: Commissioners Address Rumors, Controversies, and Budget Realities0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners spent their April 9 meeting clearing the air on several contentious issues that have been rippling through the community. From casino rumors to canceled fireworks to a physical altercation at a township meeting, the Thursday morning session at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport tackled topics that matter to residents across

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  • Williamsport Earth Day Celebration: Bringing Families Together for A Day of Fun, Learning, and Community0

    Press Release

    The Responsible Decarbonization Alliance (RDA) and Full Circle Bioconversion LLC, in partnership with the City of Williamsport, announce the inaugural Williamsport Earth Day Celebration, a free, family-friendly community event taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Brandon Park in Williamsport. The event invites residents of the greater Williamsport and Lycoming County area and visitors

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