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Heroic action
February 10, 2012 With the help of a co-worker and neighbors, a Williamsport man rescued his elderly and blind parents Thursday morning from their burning home on Second Street in the city. more »» 
Lawmakers split on gas drilling impact fee
February 10, 2012 Perhaps on one point regarding the natural gas impact fee, local House members agree: It is not a perfect piece of legislation. But state Rep. more »»
Pa. fines Chesapeake Energy $565,000
February 10, 2012 HARRISBURG (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Protection has fined a gas driller more than $500,000 for three separate violations. Chesapeake Energy Cor. more »»
City Council applies for grant to reconstruct industrial park road
February 10, 2012 Reach Road’s western end could be getting a makeover necessary to retain and attract industries over the next decade. more »»
New restaurant at airport seeks liquor license
February 10, 2012 The restaurant at the Williamsport Regional Airport is one step closer to re-opening. more »»
Commissioners hire auditing firm, decide to buy pickup truck
February 10, 2012 Although they did not submit the cheapest proposal, ParenteBeard LLC was chosen Thursday from among five accounting firms vying to be Lycoming County’s audito. more »»
Penn College chief on panel
February 10, 2012 During Tuesday’s budget proposal, Gov. Tom Corbett announced the creation of an advisory panel on postsecondary education, naming Pennsylvania College of Technology President Dr. more »»
Female inmates up in Clinton County
February 10, 2012 McELHATTAN — Space is tight at the Clinton County Correctional Facility these days. more »» 
'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 »» Roast Pork Dinner February 10, 2012 All Saint Episcopal Church, 1656 Scott S. more » Community Calendar
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