Communities to greet Halloween with trick-or-treating, other traditions

October 26, 2026

Boo! It’s almost time for trick-or-treaters to be scurrying around from house to house, business to business on and before Halloween, or visiting a haunted house in the Village of Pennsdale. Bags filled with candy…

Muncy council gives go ahead for tree removal; acts on curfew, pension issues

Maria McLuhan wanted to cut down a tree at the front of her South Market Street property in Muncy. Her…

East Lycoming school board approves policy clarifying sex-based distinctions in athletics

East Lycoming School District has what its administration and board believe to be a policy that allows for a clear…

Commissioners purchase property to house the office of Magisterial District Judge Denise Dieter

Although the plans haven’t been formalized, the Lycoming County Commissioners have purchased a property at 19 Wagner Road, Linden to…

Lycoming County receives funding for low-income individuals, food insecurity and distressed areas

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, state Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport and state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, recently…

Vigil of Hope and Remembrance honors domestic violence victims

It is a solemn ceremony, the “Vigil of Hope and Remembrance,” as members of the community, including the families of…

Obituaries

Funerals

BIICHLE — M. Gloria Biichle, City, 11 a.m. today, Duboistown Church, 133 Summer St., Duboistown. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. SCHUYLER — Bradley K. Schuyler, 11 a.m. today, St. James Episcopal Church, Turbotville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. BOLE — Patricia L. “Pat” Bole, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial…

William Richard Beltz, M.D.

Michelle N. Stryker

Dane Robert Detrick

Local Sports

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South Williamsport still can run an offense vs defense at daily practices. Barely. Nearly…

Lycoming hopes to keep Landmark success going this week

Bucks suffer shutout loss to Ridgway on Senior Night

Lycoming dominates Western Connecticut State to stay unbeaten in Landmark

Police Fire and Court

10 motorists charged with DUI in Lycoming County

Ten motorists have been charged with DUI, according to court records recently made public.…

One injured in Montoursville crash

Firefighters pull woman, car back over embankment after crash near Trout Run

Arson fire leaves two homeless in Montoursville

Are the numbers of trick-or-treaters changing in your neighborhood?

No, it has been fairly consistent for years. I've seen more trick-or-treaters the past few years than before. I see fewer trick-or-treaters each year.

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