Gov. Josh Shapiro, in his fourth year in office, presented his 2026-27 budget proposal to the General Assembly Tuesday. The budget — about $53.2 billion — is balanced, does not raise taxes, and does not rely on any broad-based tax increase over the next five years, ensuring long-term ...
Students who watched Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026 budget address probably had mixed feelings about some of the proposals. On the one hand, the governor is advocating for students having time away from the classroom during the school day — recess — which he said is as “critical as learning ...
The City of Williamsport treasurer office collected $14.5 million in real estate taxes in 2025 and has turned over collection of $1.2 million in uncollected tax to the Lycoming County Assessments office. Treasurer Adam Welteroth presented the resolution and one exonerating him from the duty ...
The James V. Brown Library has been notified by the State Department that it has been deactivated as a Passport Acceptance Facility due to its status as a non-governmental organization. The final day the library will offer passport services is Feb.12. The State Department confirmed that this ...
A state trooper who was convicted of vehicular homicide in an accident claiming the life of a teacher in Tioga County in 2023 may get a new trial. A state Superior Court panel has vacated the vehicular homicide conviction and ordered a new trial on that count for Michael J. Brown. The ...
For many local residents knowing where your next meal is coming from is a matter of walking to the refrigerator, freezer or pantry and finding something to eat. But, for others finding something nutritious to eat is not guaranteed. Those are the food insecure in area communities and their ...