In today’s society, veterans of the armed forces are highly celebrated, but sadly that was not always the case, as those returning from the Korean War, and particularly, the Vietnam War were often met with…
Judges rule man was illegally strip searched in 2021
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a Williamsport law enforcement case that a…
Complaints about state of West Third Street work zone near Penn College reach Williamsport City Council
“Because it’s like a war zone.” That is part of what Williamsport City Councilman Jon Mackey said of the street…
Yaw, Hamm Senior Expo draws hundreds in Lycoming County
Hundreds of area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church on Thursday for a senior expo sponsored by state Sen.…
Candidates for governor stake out positions on health care
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to…
Former Williamsport Public Works employee sues for alleged age discrimination
A former Williamsport Public Works Department employee has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was fired because of his age…
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Obituaries
Ruth Elizabeth (Herman) Miller
Ruth Elizabeth (Herman) Miller, 99, long-time resident of Muncy, went to be with the…
Kay F. (Probst) Lohman
Michael J. “Mick” Sevinsky
Carl B. Jacobs Sr., 81 of Muncy passed away at his residence on September 18, 2026.…
Carl B. Jacobs, Sr.
Local Sports
Jon Gerardi on soccer: Close games will be beneficial for Williamsport down the road
Not a lot can be determined from a lopsided victory. But the tight, one-goal…
Andy Stine on Penn State: Quinton Martin shifts into convincing mode
Williamsport played outstanding in a hard-fought 3-2 win in five sets against Wellsboro, 22-25, 25-16, 20-25,…
Williamsport girls volleyball edges Wellsboro in five sets 3-2
Three players score in Williamsport's 3-0 win against Milton
Police Fire and Court
Three injured in collision on Route 44 in Nippenose on Tuesday morning
Three ambulances along with volunteer firefighters from Nippenose Valley as well as Antes Fort…
Child endangerment, high-speed pursuit lead to charges in separate cases
Judge handles the remaining cases in an extensive prostitution investigation
State Prison Muhammad Davis, Clinton County Prison; 24 months to seven years for possession with intent…
Many sentenced in Lycoming County
Editorials
What other newspapers are saying: Settlement a starting point
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will change its platforms to better protect teenagers from addictive social media behavior, under a legal settlement the tech company reached with 47 states, including Massachusetts, as well as Washington, D.C., and several US territories on Aug. 26. But those positive steps shouldn’t stop Massachusetts’ Legislature…
Arts programs deserve appreciation
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Lifestyle News
Baton twirlers going to world championships
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Master Gardener volunteers give presentation at Wayne Township park
Wellsboro's Deane Center to host ‘Night at the Races’
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…