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‘Borrowing too much’: Lycoming County landfill operating at loss

The question most often asked by county residents of the Lycoming County commissioners is, “How did the landfill go from supposedly being the county’s cash cow to suddenly operating at a loss?” For years during the weekly commissioner meetings, costs at the landfill were said to be ...

Teens charged with robbery of National Range indicted by grand jury

Two teenagers awaiting trial for their alleged involvement in stealing two rifles in a June 6 burglary at a city business have now been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the break-in at the National Range and Armory on Washington Boulevard. Tahir Dixon, 18, of 604 Thomas ...

One killed in crash near Antes Fort on Thursday

ANTES FORT — One person was killed Thursday night in a violent crash on Route 44, near Morgan Valley Road, in Nippenose Township, Lycoming County Coroner Charles E. Kiessling Jr. confirmed. The accident is being investigated by Lycoming Regional police. Police Chief Christopher Kriner ...

Williamsport voters will have option of home rule on primary ballot

Voters this primary election will get the opportunity to approve by ballot question putting a government study commission in place to study the aspects of transitioning Williamsport to a home rule charter. City Council recently approved a resolution for it as a body and the administration of ...

City of Williamsport avoids cutting firefighter position

A retiring Williamsport fire chief recently implored City Council not to cut a first-year firefighter position by attrition. A majority of council listened, and voted against the measure. Before the motion was made, retiring Fire Chief Sam Aungst sounded off with his displeasure of the ...

Nonprofits serving Lycoming County residents receive over $74K

Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, recently announced more than $74,000 has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents of Lycoming County. The money comes from the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that ...