Loyalsock Township dentist retires after 55 years

July 21, 2026

Dentistry wasn’t initially in the cards for Dr. Robert Fredrickson, DDS, but that is the profession from which he retired late last month, ending a career spanning 55 years. “Heading into college, I thought I…

Work to start Memorial Avenue neighborhood alliance underway in Williamsport

A Williamsport neighborhood is coming together after a deadly shooting last month. Kevin Mackey of Memorial Avenue recently told the…

Details of Williamsport paving plans shared

It’s the height of summer and the asphalt and paving crews are on streets in the City of Williamsport, getting…

Loyalsock Township School Board OKs hirings

The Loyalsock Township School Board filled several staffing slots at its recent July meeting. In staffing, the board approved Stephanie…

TWA Flight 800 victims honored at memorial

The General John Burrows Historical Society of Montoursville hosted a memorial service honoring the lives of those who lost their…

Muncy Council stiffens penalties for owners of nuisance properties

Muncy Borough Council at its July meeting approved a code enforcement resolution that could mean stiffer consequences for habitual offenders…

Obituaries

Joseph H. Dannelley, Jr.

Joseph H. Dannelley, Jr., 83, of Cogan Station, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at…

Karen L. Stom

Carl T. “Tom” Bigger, 74, passed away July 16, 2026. In keeping with his wishes, there…

Carl T. “Tom” Bigger

Carol Mickey, 83, passed away July 20, 2026. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.,…

Carol Mickey

Police Fire and Court

SUV crash lands on bike path

Woman injured in accident

Driver not hurt when his SUV crashes and lands on bike path

Lightning sparks house fire in Fairfield Township

Local Sports

'One removed': Loyalsock majors one win away from states

BERWICK — Loyalsock’s infielders and outfielders always have the backs of whoever the team…

Keystone minors rally back, defeat Selinsgrove in walk-off fashion for Section 3 crown

Loyalsock majors suffer first loss of summer in Section 3 final to Milton

Keystone minors look forward to Section 3 final

What are your thoughts about the state budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Monday?

The budget was late for a fifth straight year and that's unacceptable. Both Shapiro and members of the state Legislature showed leadership in not letting the stalemate continue. The timeline is less important than results, and it's a good budget. The timeline is less important than results, and it's a bad budget.

Editorials

Parents should heed this cautionary tale of e-bikes

Canonsburg police are to be commended for taking a proactive approach in an effort to avert certain disaster from occurring on borough roadways. In the wake of an accident that could have had tragic consequences, police took to social media to urge parents to educate themselves about electric bikes and motorcycles. The warning came…

What other newspapers are saying: World must open eyes to horrors in Sudan

Scaling back of monuments a necessary balance

City’s leaders still neglecting needed numbers

Lifestyle News

Pedaling to independence: Williamsport women and bicycles

Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction gears up for 25th anniversary

Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk held Saturday

Twins celebrate 90th birthdays

Business

Milton-based bank appoints new president and CEO

The board of directors of Milton Savings Bank has made a change to the leadership of the bank’s executive management team. Effective July 1, Thomas R. Crissinger Jr. has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Tom replaces Robert Crane in this role, and the board, according to a news

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