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
Williamsport today joined other cities in the United States to observe the first Armed Forces Day. Climaxing a week of activities to demonstrate to the public the readiness of this country’s armed forces. An exhibition at the Naval Reserve armory provided a cross-section picture of the readiness of those forces. The theme is “Teamed for
The 1926 New York-Pennsylvania League season was duly opened yesterday afternoon with appropriate ceremonies and the Williamsport Grays, holders of the 1923 and 1924 championship buntings, launched the campaign with a clean cut 5-1 victory over Glenn Killinger’s Shamokin Indians. The weather was more suited for football then baseball. Overcoats were comfortable. The sudden cold
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
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
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,
On Saturday, May 2nd, Isle of Comics in South Williamsport is celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) for the 10th consecutive year. Each year, thousands of participating comic book stores give over six million comic books to millions of fans to introduce them to the wonders of
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
