In Lycoming County in 2024, according to the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office, there were 22 suicides that year, and in 2025, there were 21. In 2024, nationwide, that number exceeded 48,000. To show there is hope and raise awareness of the problem of suicide, the Hope Squad of the Williamsport Area High School will hold
No more important event occurred in Williamsport than the laying of the cornerstone of the James V. Brown Library on Saturday afternoon, and certainly no more imposing spectacle was ever witnessed in this beautiful city that has been the scene of many functions of a public nature. The elements combined to make the day unpleasant,
Five area Challenger baseball teams (East Lycoming, Jersey Shore, Mifflinburg, Montoursville, and Original Little Leagues) recently participated in their 2nd Annual – Challengers Skills & Fun Day, at the Liberty Arena on Saturday, March 7th. The Little League Challenger Division was founded in 1989 and is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and
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
“Be a best friend, tell the truth, and overuse I love you. Go to work, do your best, don’t outsmart your common sense, don’t let your praying knees get lazy, and love like crazy.” Simple words from a great song by Lee Brice. I was listening to it in the car while putting in the
Justin Flannery Hilton demonstrated remarkable determination in his battle with cancer. Although he ultimately lost his fight, his resilience and sense of purpose inspired the creation of “K’s for Cancer” in 2013 as a tribute to his legacy. The organization’s name reflects Justin’s love of baseball, where “K” signifies a strikeout. The hope is that
Williamsport will be under “military law” the night of April 8. Members of Company E, Eighth Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard will constitute the police force that night. On April 8 members of the Williamsport Police Pension Fund Association will hold their annual benefit ball at the armory and most of the officers will be off
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
It’s been a long and hard winter, and thoughts of that spring and summer fix-up project are probably foremost in many people’s minds. Well, the best place to get the materials and expertise to do those projects can be found at the 65th Annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders’ Association Home Show to be held at
The Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS) music department is preparing for its annual spring musical production. “The Wizard of Oz” is set to hit the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The musical follows the classic story of Dorothy Gale as she is
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
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
