On May 7, Casey Rojas will step into a boxing ring at MGM Music Hall at Fenway for Rock ‘N Rumble XV, a charity boxing event organized by Haymakers for Hope. At 37, he’s been training hard at BoxSmith gym in Boston with the kind of discipline that comes naturally to him. But this fight
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
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
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
The Giant Co. presented Williamsport Area School District (WASD) with $6,714.19 Wednesday morning to benefit the district’s food service program. Pictured L to R: Michelle Keim Aramark, Brandy Smith WASD, Erin Kerbacher GIANT, and Emary Najdek GIANT The donated funds will be used to support kitchen improvements at Williamsport Area Middle School, according to Aramark’s Michelle Keim,
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
A very special group of people with diverse special needs will be performing this Saturday, April 18, at 6 p.m., at Faith Church in Montoursville. They are called “Music from the Heart,” and this will be their third concert since 2024. Diana Logan is the sparkplug behind this wonderful musical effort, and Webb Weekly would
An evening of high-stakes fun and historic preservation will come together on April 18 as Preservation Williamsport hosts its annual “Casino Evil” fundraiser, a “roaring 20s Great Gatsby” themed casino night designed to support the city’s rich Victorian architectural heritage. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to
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
Williamsport today shared worldwide reaction to the jolting news of President Truman’s removal of General Douglas MacArthur from command in the Far East. The fact that every family has a member or close relative in uniform served to bring the news closer to home. Comment for the most part was without resolution, although supporters and
With spring on the way, many people are starting to think about gardening. The Williamsport Plant Show is a great chance to plan your own garden. It will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Alliance Church, 380 West Fourth Street. The show will feature around 22 vendors,
