By Lou Hunsinger, Jr. As we get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this nation’s birth, it might be interesting to look back just 50 years to remember what things were like during the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. It was a time when institutions, both private and public, went out of their way to
Recent reports regarding arrests connected to local massage parlors have generated significant attention throughout our community. As the story has spread across social media, so have strong opinions, assumptions, and judgments about the individuals involved. First, I would like to express appreciation for the law enforcement agencies involved in these investigations. Cases involving human trafficking
The national anniversary was eminently successful in Williamsport. The preparations for the soldiers’ dinner had been admirably carried out thanks to the energy and efficiency of the committee of arrangement, especially the ladies, who were indefatigable in their efforts to procure donations from citizens for the grand picnic dinner. The morning was beautiful and the
Williamsport and Lycoming County have a wonderful, vibrant musical heritage. It seems appropriate to celebrate it as part of this nation’s 250th birthday. And so it will be on Saturday, June 27, at the Brandon Park Bandshell in Williamsport. Organizers of the event don’t see it as “a consolation prize” to compensate for the lack
The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier nonprofit school of music, is now accepting scholarship applications for its 2026-2027 school year, which will begin in September. This year, the Collective is offering 13 needs- and merit-based scholarships to currently enrolled students, as well as new students wishing to enroll in the school for the upcoming
The Roniettes girls’ traveling soccer team recently traveled to bluebell Pennsylvania to compete in the tournament. They came home undefeated, with no goals scored against them, and the championship. Front row: Maddy Huff, Gracie Hamman, Bree Irrera, Amelia Richards, Izzy Svec. Second row: Italia Mangiari, Rose Fought, Kennedi Spriggle, Eva Reidy, Addi Spriggle, Maddie Schur,
The Williamsport Lions U-10 team recently competed in a two-day tournament in Gettysburg over. They went undefeated and captured the championship, allowing only one goal to be scored against them. Players: Naomi Richards, Addie Kunkel, Marina, Bradley, Emma, Brosius, Harper Engel, Emily Engel, Reese Pawlak, Maddie, Kidwell, Katie, Hale, Chloe Zook. Coaches: Michael Richards, left
The Lycoming County Commissioners convened for their weekly public meeting with an urgent message for local townships. The meeting focused significant attention on a critical warning regarding zoning laws and data centers. A question from an area resident about upcoming technological developments opened the door to an intense discussion about the future of the region.
Permanent radio broadcasting equipment is to be installed on the platform of the Williamsport Senior High School this summer, J.E. Nancarrow, principal announced today. It is to be the gift to the school from the Class of 1937 which graduated one week ago. Members of the class voted to turn over to the school board
Recommendations have just been drawn up by the J.K. Mosser tannery, a plant of the Armour Leather Company, located in Newberry, which calls for the erection of a new six-story manufacturing building on Arch Street, for the purpose of expanding the cutting business of the local company. When the new department is in operation it
