Though vehicles can’t function without them, tires are something few drivers think about until something goes wrong. A roadside flat tire or a tire rotation recommendation from a mechanic during a routine oil change appointment may be the only time many drivers give much thought to their tires. That no doubt leads to some confusion
Drivers likely need no reminder that the cost of fuel is high. In November 2021, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicated the average price per gallon of fuel was $3.39. That marked a seven-year high and an increase of $1.29 in just 12 months. The good news for motorists is the EIA anticipated
Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can help drivers and passengers
Hannah Winter, Mia Patterson and Mallory Rodarmel from Loyalsock Township High School signed their letters of intent to play in the MAC next year. Hannah Winter plans to play softball at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where she will be studying nursing.“Hannah is a talented, hardworking, and humble player that is always looking to improve
Having just finished up about a 3-month stint as an assistant coach in the hugely successful Upward Basketball League, run jointly by Faith United Methodist and Northway Community Church, a big thank you to the Pastors of both Churches for allowing me the opportunity to dip my toes back into the coaching arena after an
The Lycoming Law Association Foundation (LLAF) is accepting applications for grants for law- related activities in Lycoming County. The LLAF is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization and its Board of Trustees is made up of eight local attorneys and a federal judge who are members of the Lycoming Law Association. Its mission is to educate the
Models representing foreign countries and various parts of the United States have arrived in this city and are and have been displayed in one of the display window at Brozman’s Women’s Shop on Pine Street, to help tell the story, “The Evolution of the Nurse’s Uniform.” The pert, little doll nurses dressed in their quaint
I served as a township supervisor for ten years and have been asked from time to time if I was interested in running for Lycoming County Commissioner someday. I quickly answer — “No!” Having been an active spectator since 2014, I greatly understand the demands and difficulties that the board of three commissioners must face
The better half of my sophomore year was spent being the vice president of South Williamsport Mini-THON club and working alongside our president, Gianna Godfrey, along with Michael Rodgers and Michael Allison, our club advisors, and a team of great students who made this year’s Mini-THON possible. Our Mini-THON tradition was broken in 2021 due
Volunteer fire companies and ambulance services face major manpower shortages and challenges these days. In a bid to adequately deal with this, three volunteer fire companies in northcentral Lycoming County — Hepburn Township, Trout Run, and Ralston — have embarked on an ambulance alliance that is hoped will deal with this problem. These companies cover
Hope Enterprises, a non-profit provider for people with intellectual disabilities, announces its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952 by Dr. Max E. Miller and his wife Leona, Hope Enterprises started as a school for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Parents and local leaders in the Williamsport area worked alongside the Millers to grow an organization
The Security Council of the National Model United Nations meeting Thursday through today in New York City, has passed a motion urging a cease-fire in Vietnam. The resolution was submitted by the Japanese delegation, represented by Lycoming College. It also instructed the Secretary General to use his good offices to urge peace. The Lycoming delegation
