When Jennifer Gee’s husband, Ed, suggested that their donkey, Hank, might be a Guinness World Record holder, she was all ears — though not as much as Hank. And after a year-long process, it was…
State Rep. Joe Hamm to host 2 gun seminars
A state lawmaker will host two gun seminars next month. State Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, said the seminars will…
Lycoming County commissioners excited about new airline
It was another short agenda for the Lycoming County Commissioners this week as they took the extra time that offered…
Center for Independent Living hosts picnic at South Williamsport park
They may not yet have a building to call their home, but they have a strong community network and celebrated…
Council OKs deal for plan reviews
The City of Williamsport authorized agreements between itself and Barry Isett for general engineering services and for handling subdivision and…
US adds 162,000 jobs in August
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, a stark improvement from previous months, according to data from the U.S.…
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HENDRICKS — Isabell K. Hendricks, City, 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Friends and family will be received from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport. DAVIS — Daniel Alfred “Alfie” Davis, Cogan Station, 1:30 p.m. today, Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond…
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Priscilla “Pat” Waltz, 94, of Montoursville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Center.…
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Local Sports
Chris Masse on football: Leaders like Rogers help young players at Muncy succeed
The game’s fourth play revealed quite a lot. Sophomore quarterback Noah Weikle rolled left…
STATE COLLEGE — Nobody can accuse Matt Campbell of stealing the limelight. He passed on a…
Neil Rudel on PSU: Matt Campbell grateful to ‘soak it all in’
CARLISLE — The Lycoming College golf team set single-round and two-round tournament records at the Dickinson…
Lycoming golf sets team records at Dickinson Fall Invite
LEWISBURG — Bucknell field hockey is off to its best start (4-0) since 1984 and goalkeeper…
Althouse, Notaro receive weekly Patriot League honors
Police Fire and Court
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash in Newberry, state police investigating
An investigation into a serious crash on Aug. 27 that critically injured a motorcyclist…
Editorials
What other newspapers are saying: Setting the example with civility
In Fort Dodge and Webster County we are fortunate to always have people who are ready and willing to take on community leadership roles, many of which are pretty thankless tasks. Recently, we saw another example of this when Craig Schlienz agreed to accept a position on the Iowa Central Community College Board of…
Lawmakers need to act on skill games
What other newspapers are saying: Cameras in classrooms will vindicate good teachers
Proposal to increase surcharge not unreasonable
Lifestyle News
James V Brown Library plans Grandparents Day event
Fly-in breakfast coming to Wellsboro Sunday
Reins of responsibility: The quiet strength of Lottie Wood of Waterville
County board accepting preservation applications
Little League Extra
The LLWS United States all-star team for 2026
U.S. All-Stars (Sunday’s games not included) C—Owen Guzman, Nevada: A super catalyst for the U.S. champions, Guzman hit .538 in four Nevada wins, collecting at least one every game. A stellar defender as well, Guzman drove in a run, while scoring four times. His ability to consistently reached base played a large role in…
2026 LLWS International all-star team
Curacao beats Nevada to win first LLWS title since 2004
PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Curacao's LLWS title win vs. Nevada
Business
Hope Foundation’s board of directors has new chair
The Hope Foundation, Inc., which drives funding in support of people with diverse abilities, has named James J. Dinsmore as chair of its board of directors, effective July 1. As board chair, Dinsmore will lead the foundation’s volunteer board of directors in advancing its mission to enhance lives through philanthropy, community partnerships, and strategic…