The state Game Commission says it has plans to remove most of the remaining concrete World War II dome-shaped igloos near the lost village of Alvira near Allenwood due to vandalism and nefarious activities such…
Youth Council inaugural meeting set for Oct. 7 in WIlliamsport
To give youth in the community a chance to be heard, the Boy Mom Marathon along with J.U.M.P. (Juvenile Uplifting…
City of Williamsport lacks shelters for homeless with closure of Saving Grace
With the American Rescue Workers’ (ARW) closing of the Saving Grace Shelter on Sept. 11, there are no shelters operating…
Panel asks public to be open-minded about benefits of data centers
Communities hosting hyperscale data centers are seeing benefits even while the protests grow. “New recreational spaces, water and wastewater infrastructure,…
Energy remains big variable for data center viability
Enormous sources of energy are needed for anyone using Facebook, Instagram, What’s App, or Muse - the latest product the…
House passes kids’ chatbot safety bill but gets pushback on invasiveness
The state House on Monday passed a bill intended to put up safeguards for the huge number of children interacting…
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Obituaries
Sherry J. McCabe
Sherry J. McCabe, 80, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at…
Debra Jo Savoy, 74, passed away on Sept. 29, 2026. A memorial service will be held…
Debra Jo Savoy
Joe Rose, 86, of Muncy passed away peacefully September 26, 2026, at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation…
Joe Rose
Kelvin J. “Kelly” Cooper, 74, passed away Sept. 28, 2026. A celebration of life will be…
Kelvin J. “Kelly” Cooper
Local Sports
Questions surround Penn State football coming off loss to Wisconsin
There was a lot of Sunday morning quarterback talk amongst Penn State fans after…
Central Mountain senior Nolan Karstetter wrapped up his high school golf career Tuesday at Sinking Valley…
CM's Karstetter concludes successful high school career at districts
Montoursville girls volleyball beats South in five sets
ALTOONA - After advancing to the District 6 Class AA doubles final on Monday afternoon, Central…
CM duo finishes as runner-up in District 6 doubles
Police Fire and Court
Variety of charges filed in Lycoming County district courts
Jersey Shore man allegedly threatened to shoot woman if she called the cops During…
Lycoming County district judges oversee cases from theft and shoplifting to assault
Gamble Township fugitive jailed on no bail following his capture
Seven motorists have been charged with DUI, according to court records recently made public. Those charged…
Area police charge 7 motorists with DUI
Editorials
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Lifestyle News
RuPaul’s Drag Race star to headline West Branch Pride’s festival
West Branch Pride announced RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 contestant Mandy Mango will headline the organization’s inaugural Port Pride Festival in Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. According to a news release, Port Pride will bring Williamsport’s LGBTQ+ community together “with drag performers, community partners, vendors, music, and allies for a full day…
Repairs to Lock Haven’s Tiger Den move forward
Baton twirlers going to world championships
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Little League Extra
The LLWS United States all-star team for 2026
U.S. All-Stars (Sunday’s games not included) C—Owen Guzman, Nevada: A super catalyst for the U.S. champions, Guzman hit .538 in four Nevada wins, collecting at least one every game. A stellar defender as well, Guzman drove in a run, while scoring four times. His ability to consistently reached base played a large role in…
2026 LLWS International all-star team
Curacao beats Nevada to win first LLWS title since 2004
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Business
Public-sector retirees to see pension raise
During a speech to AFSCME Chapter 13 retirees in Harrisburg on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro touted the first cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA for short, in over 20 years for various public servants. “You represent really the best of the best, the people that make our world go round and round,” Shapiro said. “The…