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State Prison Society celebrates 225 years
May 4, 2013 The Pennsylvania Prison Society marked its 225th year of advocacy for reform with a reception Thursday evening at Wertz Student Center of Lycoming College. more »»
Reentry a focus of reform movement
May 4, 2013 “We need to break down the traditional ways, where this is prison and we got to keep these people in and keep you – the community – out. more »»
Reforms approved while 2 incumbents lose seats on board
May 4, 2013 STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Penn State trustees approved reforms to university governance on Friday and learned that two incumbents on the university’s governing board were voted out by alumni in a... more »»
Council to remove street from list of historic brick pavements
May 4, 2013 Brick streets are pretty, hold historic value, but are buggers on a city with a tight budget. more »»
Towing ordinance altered for degree of fairness
May 4, 2013 Six towing companies operating in Williamsport no longer want to split the city by east and west using Market Street as a dividing line when they respond to accidents and tow abandoned vehicle. more »»
Accused Jersey Shore killer to stand trial
May 3, 2013 There is enough evidence against Glenn Jackson to proceed to trial in county court, according to Judge Allen P. Page III, who presided over Jackson’s preliminary arraignment on Thursday. more »»
Relatives of victim, suspect speak out
May 3, 2013 Homicide cases are grueling processes that can have devastating effects on the families of both the accused and the victi. more »»
Lycoming County’s Most Wanted list coming Saturday
May 3, 2013 For those laying low, on the lam from the law in Lycoming County, Saturday likely will be a bad day. Lycoming County’s fourth annual Most Wanted list will be printed in the Sun-Gazette that morni. more »»
Conservation district: Budget cuts will hurt
May 3, 2013 With Gov. more »»
Mirabito pushes for changes with hotel tax; Chamber says story getting old
May 3, 2013 A handful of people turned out for state Rep. Rick Mirabito’s, D-Williamsport, town hall Thursday night at the Loyalsock Township Volunteer Fire Co. more »»
Legislator’s bills aim to increase availability of gas to consumers
May 3, 2013 The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by state Sen. . more »»
Utility officials praise new bills, gas development at Chamber breakfast
May 3, 2013 State Public Utility Commission officials are high on the natural gas industry and claim the best is yet to come. more »»
Group of advocates for children to mark milestone
May 3, 2013 Lycoming County’s chapter of CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate – will hold a dinner on May 16 to celebrate its 10th-year anniversary of helping abused and neglected children who come before... more »»
County eliminates 6 part-time coroner jobs
May 3, 2013 Lycoming County commissioners approved the elimination of six part-time deputy coroner positions Thursday, while hiring a new full-time coroner and promoting an existing one. more »»
Priest found guilty of molesting child
May 2, 2013 WELLSBORO — Thomas Shoback, 66, of Wilkes-Barre, a former Tioga County priest charged with sexual abuse of a child, was convicted in Tioga County Court Wednesday, according to a report from WETM... more »» 
Work on Bowman Field moves game
May 2, 2013 Dead turf and an uneven playing surface at Bowman Field has dashed young baseball players dreams of playing at the minor league ballpark in an all-day tournament known as the “Backyard Brawl,” still... more »» 
Lawmaker reacts to closed-door meeting about state forest with public discussion
May 2, 2013 In response to a closed-door meeting that the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources held nearly a month ago on natural gas drilling in the Loyalsock State Forest, state Rep. more »»
Jobless rate falls slightly in Lycoming County
May 2, 2013 Lycoming County’s jobless rate showed a slight decrease between February and March but remains above the state’s 7.9 figure, according to the state Department of Labor & Industry. more »»
Lawmakers disclose gifts
May 2, 2013 HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania state lawmakers and other public officials are disclosing gifts, travel and other financial details in annual reports due with the State Ethics Commission. more »» |
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