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  • Trump Visit Brings To Mind Previous Presidential Visits To Williamsport0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Last week’s rapturous reception to the visit to the Williamsport area of President Donald J. Trump evokes memories of previous Presidential visits, though none probably matched the enthusiastic reception that Trump received here. Williamsport has always been the most important crossroads community of Northcentral Pennsylvania. This strategic position has yielded many visits by important and

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  • First Annual Beach Party To Be Held At Liberty Arena June 10

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The golden sands of Tahiti, Waikiki, Bora Bora, Malibu, Liberty Arena — LIBERTY ARENA?! Yes, Liberty Arena! On Saturday, June 1, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Arena in downtown Williamsport, the facility will host its First Annual Beach Party. The folks at the Liberty Arena are kicking off the summer with their ‘Epic

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  • This Week’s LION – Ben Watts, Leader in the Making0

    Larry Stout

    LION stands for Leaders In Our Neighborhood, and they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes — even high school seniors. Ben Watts of Montoursville Area High School was recently awarded the Lycoming County Republican Party Scholarship Award. Inspired since his freshman year by a very devoted civics teacher who encouraged him to attend

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  • Williamsport Soap Box Derby To Take Place Saturday, June 80

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    If you enjoy NASCAR or Formula One car racing then you might enjoy a pint-sized version of car racing when the 10th Annual Williamsport Soap Box Derby is held on Saturday, June 8, when 64 kit-built cars race down Market Street hill in Williamsport. The event begins at 8:30 a.m., with the first races at

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  • Kelly Mazzante Named Assistant Coach at Bucknell

    Kelly Mazzante Named Assistant Coach at Bucknell0

    Press Release

    Head coach Trevor Woodruff announced the first addition to his Bucknell women’s basketball staff Friday, naming former Penn State standout Kelly Mazzante as an assistant coach. Mazzante, who was one of the best local players in history while playing at nearby Montoursville High School, comes back to the area after spending five seasons as an

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  • 2019 Coaches vs. Seniors Game0

    Press Release

    2019 Coaches vs. Seniors Game Coaches: Benny Eshelman – Central Columbia Joel Worthington – Williamsport Mike Earnest Taylor Hill – Hughesville Adam Hook – Hughesville Mike Lambert Jake King Jeremy Grove – Jersey Shore Zac Martin – Loyalsock Isaac Foust – Loyalsock Chip Rearick – Milton Craig Weaver – Montoursville Jeremy Eck – Montoursville Will

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  • County Hall Corner: Reflections on the Election0

    Larry Stout

    The primary/special election of 2019 is over, and it was quite memorable. Here are some observations from my perspective: Tremendous Turnout: In the 2007, 2011, and 2015 primary elections, the voter percentage was the same, 28%. But last Tuesday, 42% of the voters turned out. This is especially surprising because throughout the state the voter

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  • Gazette and Bulletin: May 24, 1934 – Notorious Desperado and Cigar Smoking Gunwoman Killed in Police Ambush0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Clyde Barrow, notorious Texas outlaw and his cigar smoking gunwoman, Bonnie Parker, were ambushed and were shot to death near Arcadia, Louisiana today, in a sensational encounter with a posse led by an oldtime Texas Ranger. The law-mocking desperadoes whizzing along a little used highway at 85 miles an hour ran right into a trap

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  • All Made Possible by the American Soldier0

    Jim Webb

    A Webb Weekly salute to our servicemen and women that gave all to provide our precious freedom. From the Revolutionary War to our current global conflicts and War on Terror, the way of life we know as Americans has been paid for by the blood of those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. A heartfelt

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  • Tri-County NAACP1

    Press Release

    What does a social justice organization look like in the 21st century? It looks like an organization that advocates for civil rights and equality in education and employment opportunities, fair wages and non- discriminatory housing practices, just to name a few. We have such an organization right here in Williamsport. The National Association for the

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  • Junior League of Williamsport Celebrates 90 Years0

    Press Release

    Since 1929 the Junior League of Williamsport has been a driving force behind initiatives that have significantly contributed to the health of our community. The members of the League reflect a wide range of backgrounds, interests and professional pursuits that work together to identify unmet needs and create bridges to facilitate change. For 90 years,

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  • The Marcellus Gas Boom: Who Pays?0

    Press Release

    As the fracking boom has revolutionized natural gas production and transformed many areas of Pennsylvania, scientists have been looking into the resulting economic costs and health effects borne by those who live here. Their latest research results will be presented at a free public forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Lycoming College in

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