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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming Clarity0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on August 20th to address persistent misinformation circulating on social media regarding two critical areas of county operations. The commissioners and public safety officials took the opportunity to clarify what was actually happening versus what rumors suggested, demonstrating that transparent communication is essential when public confidence depends on accurate information.

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  • County Hall Corner: Rebuilding Regional Connection0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address the practical realities of governance, approving funding for human services while simultaneously pursuing infrastructure upgrades and aviation restoration. The meeting reflected how county leadership manages multiple priorities that affect residents directly, from emergency assistance to airport connectivity. The commissioners authorized a $100,000 agreement with the American Rescue Workers

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  • Racing Regulations0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to discuss financial recovery and regulatory urgency, two seemingly separate challenges that actually reflect the same reality: a county taking control of its own future. The landfill’s dramatic turnaround and the ongoing zoning strategy both demonstrate commissioners working to stabilize county operations and protect rural character from threats that arrive

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  • Williamsport’s Forgotten Nation0

    Blair Steward

    A border dispute created a geopolitical vacuum where no law existed. The Pennsylvania government refused to grant land deeds, establish courts, or provide military protection. Yet hundreds of families moved into the territory between Lycoming Creek and Pine Creek, anyway, settling land that belonged to neither the British Crown nor the colonial government. Survival demanded

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  • County Hall Corner: Operation Ordinance0

    Blair Steward

    A 1.5 million square foot data center proposal looms near Allenwood. This is not theoretical anymore. This is corporate machinery arriving at Lycoming County’s doorstep with blueprints and lawyers and the kind of capital that overwhelms communities unprepared to say no. The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered, understanding that the window to shape what happens next

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  • County Hall Corner: Rewriting the Future0

    Blair Steward

    An 18-year-old was killed and two others wounded in a shooting at Memorial Park. The violence arrived without warning and without mercy, the kind of tragedy that transforms a community’s sense of safety in an instant. The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered, understanding that what happened at Memorial Park cannot be treated as an isolated incident.

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  • County Hall Corner: Zoning Forward0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address two competing visions for the region’s future. Data center regulations demand immediate attention, yet three major infrastructure investments promise to reshape how the county operates and who it employs. The commissioners moved through both challenges with the kind of deliberate focus that characterizes governance across Pennsylvania’s largest county

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  • County Hall Corner: Planning Pays Off0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address several interconnected issues affecting the region, from youth violence to economic development to the practical mechanics of keeping government operating smoothly. Commissioner Scott Metzger opened the discussion by addressing the recent shooting near Williamsport’s Memorial Park and the visible spike in violent crime among local teenagers. Rather than

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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming Legislates and Learns0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners moved their weekly meeting to Wednesday, June 24, breaking from their standard Thursday schedule to address an urgent matter that demanded immediate action. The shift signaled the gravity of what was about to unfold. Data center development has accelerated across Pennsylvania, and Lycoming County suddenly found itself at a crossroads. The

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  • July 4th Fireworks Celebrating America 250 At Lycoming County Fairgrounds0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    There will be a spectacular and vivid fireworks display to celebrate this nation’s 250th birthday, which will take place after all, at the Lycoming County Fairground after some scrambling and the unselfish efforts of Van Michael, Backyard Broadcasting, and various sponsors. We at Webb Weekly thought it would be interesting and informative to have Van

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  • Too Much Information0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners faced a fundamental problem at their recent meeting. The zoning ordinance they had been relying on to regulate data centers was written in 1991 and last amended in 2021. Neither version anticipated the scale and resource demands of modern data centers. These massive operations consume enormous amounts of electricity and water,

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  • America 250 Free Concert To Be Held At Brandon Park Bandshell Saturday, June 270

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Williamsport and Lycoming County have a wonderful, vibrant musical heritage. It seems appropriate to celebrate it as part of this nation’s 250th birthday. And so it will be on Saturday, June 27, at the Brandon Park Bandshell in Williamsport. Organizers of the event don’t see it as “a consolation prize” to compensate for the lack

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  • County Hall Corner: Reading the Fine Print on Data Centers0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners convened for their weekly public meeting with an urgent message for local townships. The meeting focused significant attention on a critical warning regarding zoning laws and data centers. A question from an area resident about upcoming technological developments opened the door to an intense discussion about the future of the region.

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  • County Hall Corner: Sites and Systems0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on a recent Thursday to address the mechanical and human needs of a sprawling county government. Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman, and Mark Mussina took their places in the Third Street Plaza to work through an agenda that touched on everything from judicial infrastructure to the safety of the local prison

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • County Hall Corner: Moving Forward With Purpose0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County Commissioners have spent years making difficult decisions, cutting where they could and protecting what they must. Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman, and Mark Mussina stood firm through eight consecutive years without raising property taxes, trimming budgets, and eliminating vacant positions to keep the county running without asking residents for more. That era of

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  • County Hall Corner: Cost Beyond Measure0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this recently, with Vietnam Veterans Day having passed on March 29. The board took time to recognize the men and women who served in a war that divided the nation but never diminished the courage of those who answered the call. These veterans sacrificed years of their lives, and some

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  • County Hall Corner: Vietnam Veterans Day0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this week, with Vietnam Veterans Day approaching this Sunday, March 29. The board took time to recognize the men and women who served in a war that divided the nation but never diminished the courage of those who answered the call. These veterans sacrificed years of their lives, and some

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  • County Hall Corner: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this week and took time to acknowledge March as Women’s History Month, expressing gratitude for the women who have shaped and continue to shape this community. The recognition felt fitting for a county that has been home to some truly remarkable women throughout its history. While the commissioners handled their

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  • County Hall Corner: Forward Progress0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this week to address a matter that has stirred considerable emotion across the county. The Bush House Estate near the former Lycoming Mall in Muncy sits at the center of a debate that reveals how we struggle with change, even when change becomes necessary. People showed up to express their

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  • Muncy Student Aubrey Kreisher Earns Eagle Scout Rank, Makes Local History

    Muncy Student Aubrey Kreisher Earns Eagle Scout Rank, Makes Local History0

    Press Release

    Muncy resident Aubrey Lynn Kreisher, 15, has achieved Scouting’s highest honor, earning the rank of Eagle Scout and becoming the first female Eagle Scout in Muncy. Kreisher was honored during her Eagle Scout Court of Honor held February 22, 2026, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, surrounded by family, friends, and community leaders. Among those in

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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming Together0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met this week for a session that ran longer than usual, filled with the kind of detailed work that keeps a county functioning but rarely captures public attention. Before diving into the agenda, the board took time to recognize two milestones worth celebrating. Deputy Registrar Kimber Smith was congratulated on 20

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    Blair Steward

    The same rural values that teach children to work hard and stay humble also forge the character necessary to excel when global spotlights shine brightest. This truth became evident last week when Olympic gold medalist Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal for Team USA women’s hockey, bringing joy not only to her immediate family but

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  • County Hall Corner: Earned Understanding0

    Blair Steward

    The Lycoming County commissioners met last week, and the meeting carried a particular weight, one that spoke to the nature of public service and the patience required to do it well. With Presidents’ Day approaching, the board took a moment to address the importance of respecting public office regardless of political affiliation. It was a

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  • County Hall Corner: Rip Van Winkle0

    Blair Steward

    A man stood before the Lycoming County commissioners on Thursday, February 6, voicing concerns about tax dollars, the landfill, and White Deer Golf Course near Montgomery, and it became clear within moments that he had been asleep to information that had long since been settled. Lycoming County sprawls across 1,244 square miles of Pennsylvania wilderness,

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  • County Hall Corner: Balancing Acts0

    Blair Steward

    The cold has a way of drawing us inward, both to the warmth of our homes and to the quieter chambers of reflection, and it was in that spirit that the Lycoming County commissioners gathered on January 29 for their weekly meeting at the courthouse in Williamsport. The winter has been unrelenting this year, the

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