4-H’s youngsters prepare for rededicated dairy show at Lycoming County Fair

July 16, 2026

Minutes before the Youth Dairy Show Tuesday at the 155th Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville, two brothers in a local 4-H Club were preparing their heifers. Kason and Gauge Kitzmiller, both 9, of Unityville, were…

Mistrial declared in case of man accused of hitting woman with stray bullet in 2021

The trial for Douglas Robinson Jr., the man accused of firing a stray bullet that struck a 25-year-old mother of…

Therapy pet named Volunteer of the Year

It was a party at the Presbyterian Home at Williamsport. There were balloons and cake and ice cream as residents…

Region’s legislators split votes on budget

Lycoming County’s lawmakers in the General Assembly were divided over the compromise budget signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro Monday, with…

Victim testifies in alleged gunman’s trial

Just three months shy of five years to the day a 25-year-old mother of two was struck by a stray…

Portion of Route 15 to become Interstate 99 on July 30

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced in a news release that a 62-mile section of U.S. 15 in Lycoming…

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Harper Adrianna Lorson

March 13, 2013 – July 13, 2026 Harper Adrianna Lorson, 13, passed away peacefully…

Jane K. Vance

Richard A. “Rich” Huggins

Lois Carol Smith (Walenta), 83, passed away July 12, 2026. In honoring Lois’s wishes there will…

Lois Carol Smith (Walenta)

Police Fire and Court

Grove Street fire in Williamsport ruled undetermined

The fire that displaced a city family of four following an explosive fire last…

Three men allegedly conspired to steal copper wire from Lycoming County landfill

Unityville man back behind bars just days after being released

Minnesota man faces multiple felonies after allegedly sending lewd photos to Penn Township minor

Local Sports

Bucknell men to play two exhibition games in Canada

LEWISBURG — Bucknell men’s basketball coach John Griffin III will get an early look at the bulk of his 2026-27 squad at game speed next week, as the Bison are set to play two exhibition games in Canada. Bucknell will face Carleton University in Ottawa on Monday at 7 p.m. and Queen’s University at…

Williamsport native James Earle wins NBA World Global Lightweight Championship in boxing

Neil Rudel on football: VT’s James Franklin should lose ‘chip on shoulder’

Crosscutters score 12 runs in win vs. State College on Wednesday

What are your thoughts about the state budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Monday?

The budget was late for a fifth straight year and that's unacceptable. Both Shapiro and members of the state Legislature showed leadership in not letting the stalemate continue. The timeline is less important than results, and it's a good budget. The timeline is less important than results, and it's a bad budget.

Editorials

Time outdoors creates memories, develops appreciation

Statute of limitations deserves careful thought

What other newspapers are saying: Without waiver, energy prices will climb

Ceremony provides chance to reflect on heroism

Lifestyle News

Twins celebrate 90th birthdays

Library to host ‘Boots & Brews’ fundraiser

Annual model plane event set for July 30 through Aug. 1 at Clinton County airport

Paternastro Cancer Foundation announces scholarship recipient at school board meeting

Business

Milton-based bank appoints new president and CEO

The board of directors of Milton Savings Bank has made a change to the leadership of the bank’s executive management team. Effective July 1, Thomas R. Crissinger Jr. has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Tom replaces Robert Crane in this role, and the board, according to a news

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