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
A summer weekend in Montoursville brought together far more than youth soccer. Families, volunteers, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations united for the third annual Kicks 4 Canines, helping make the tournament’s largest year yet while supporting a meaningful community cause. Hosted at McCall Middle School by UnitedGoals USA in partnership with the Montoursville Lady Warriors
The red carpet will be rolled out, and the atmosphere in downtown Williamsport near the AMC Theater will resemble a glitzy Hollywood movie premiere when the Second Annual River Valley Film Festival kicks off on Friday evening, July 17, beginning at 5 p.m. The event will feature vendors, music, food, and a literal red-carpet experience
The good ship Hiawatha, the double decker steamer of the Sylvan Dell line, plying between the city and Sylvan Dell Park, went fast aground, near the latter point Friday night with members of the Faneul Hall Club and their friends aboard. The result was the entire party walked home. Friday night was the night set
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that as part of its yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make numerous stops throughout Pennsylvania from July 21 through July 28 to share this
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
Radio Station WRAK received innumerable compliments and congratulations for the new service it is offering to the people of Central Pennsylvania. Enjoying its first day as member of the National Broadcasting Company network, several new programs were heard for the first time locally. According to George E. Joy, station manager, everything went well throughout the
If you enjoy good food, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, great grandstand shows, agricultural displays, and arts and crafts, the 155th Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville is the place to be. County fairs like the Lycoming County Fair started as events where local farmers showed their best livestock and crops. Over time, they have grown into
There has been way too much negativity across our Nation in the last year, we need to leave it in the past and move forward full speed ahead. The United States of America is truly the greatest shining light of freedom and opportunity the world has ever seen. Our One Nation Under God must remember
