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'American success story'
February 9, 2012 MILTON — Gov. Tom Corbett said Minuteman Environmental Services Inc. represents the sort of company that helps the state move forward economically. more »» 
Moran ups rail assets offer to $30 million
February 9, 2012 Logistics mogul John D. Moran Jr. is upping the ante in a bid to get into the railroad business. Moran, the president of Watsontown-based Moran Industries, previously offered $1. more »» 
City Council reviewing $419,000 COPS hiring grant
February 9, 2012 City Council is considering whether to accept a $419,000 COPS grant to hire two more city police officers, as requested by Mayor Gabriel J. Campana and Police Chief Gregory A. Foresman. more »» 
Superintendents expected state cuts
February 9, 2012 When Gov. Tom Corbett released his proposed state budget Tuesday, it left most local districts indifferent, as they had been hearing rumors of expected education cuts the past couple of week. more »» 
Loyalsock discusses new model for GPA
February 9, 2012 Loyalsock Township School Board members and administrators were split on a new grade point average calculation, which if approved would move the district from a 5.0 to a 4. more »» 
Local man raised in the South during Civil Rights movement
February 9, 2012 In observance of Black History Month, many will be looking at the trials and tribulations of those who fought against racial discrimination. more »» 
Military museum hope dashed, for now
February 9, 2012 A house a local military history organization had hoped could be the home for a museum honoring local war veterans instead soon will have a date with the wrecking ball. more »» 
Local 12-year-old gets radio time on grandfather’s show
February 9, 2012 In both Pittsburgh and West Virginia, one local 12-year-old is heard on the radio for her grandfather’s sports program. more »»
Lean budget will cause some pain
February 8, 2012 For the second straight year local lawmakers see a slim state budget that will bring the sort of belt-tightening that will be passed on to citizens. Gov. Tom Corbett’s $27. more »»
Lawmakers see impact fee as a compromise
February 8, 2012 The Marcellus Shale gas impact fee passed by the Senate Tuesday represents a compromise and not the type of plan that is to everyone’s satisfaction, local lawmakers contend. more »»
WASD explores staff cuts to balance budget
February 8, 2012 With a $5.4 million deficit looming over the Williamsport Area School District, department heads presented plans to cut costs by reducing staff during Tuesday’s school board meeting. more »»
County deeds and documents to go online this year
February 8, 2012 Sometime this year, deeds and mortgages registered with Lycoming County register and recorder will be accessible onlin. more »»
Heavy truck traffic on township roads tops discussion
February 8, 2012 MANSFIELD — Heavy truck traffic on township roads topped the discussion at the Richmond Township supervisors meeting Tuesday. more »» 
South Little League, Haywood’s on the Water team for cool fundraiser
February 8, 2012 South Little League and Haywood’s on the Water, 610 Antlers Lane, are breaking the ice on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River’s recreation season a little earl. more »»
Engineer provides update on regional sewage treatment plant
February 8, 2012 MONTGOMERY — A regional wastewater treatment plant serving this borough, Muncy Borough and Muncy Creek and Clinton townships could be built and operational by 2014. That’s what Eric J. more »»
City Council to review grant application
February 8, 2012 City Council is going to look Thursday at a grant application for $340,000 to help pay for the remaining reconstruction of Reach Road and improve driveability and access into the industrial park on... more »»
Yaw to talk about Marcellus Shale
February 8, 2012 State Sen. E. Eugene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, will address the Williamsport-Lycoming County Council of Republican Women at noon Monday at the Genetti Hotel, 200 W. Fourth St. more »»
Muncy Borough looks at sewer loan
February 8, 2012 MUNCY — In their regular meeting on Tuesday night, Muncy Borough council voted to further review the numbers for the West Branch Regional Authority sewer system projec. more »» 
Rider Park users say they want few changes
February 7, 2012 Most of the people attending a public meeting on Monday regarding the future of Rider Park want to see the park kept just the way it is. Hosted by the First Community Foundation Properties Inc. more »»
Lower habitable space requirements for builders in city proposed
February 7, 2012 Housing developers and those planning to build residential property within the city limits might like what was given a blessing Monday at City Hall. more »» Mothers of Preschoolers meeting February 9, 2012 First United Methodist Church, 604 Market S. more » Community Calendar
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