Beginning in the 1920s, along the banks of Larry’s Creek, about a mile from Salladasburg, disadvantaged and undernourished youth would spend time in the summer, swimming, playing games, eating nutritious meals and building their strength.…
Lycoming County was a pioneer in the fight against tuberculosis
In May of 1907 a group of Lycoming County residents worked to prevent Tuberculosis through education, improved nutrition and better…
Rep. Joe Hamm shares legislative priorities for coming year
A state lawmaker serving Lycoming and Sullivan counties shared his priorities for the next two years in Harrisburg. State Rep.…
State Rep. Jamie Flick talks 2027 ambitions
A state lawmaker serving Lycoming and part of Union County has his focus on several legislative priorities in the upcoming…
Local turnout reported steady for midterm
Until the polls close at the end of the day of voting, there is never a definitive answer of how…
South Williamsport school board accepts resignation of business manager
The South Williamsport Area School Board acknowledged the resignation of Business Manager Jamie Mowrey and approved several items at their…
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Obituaries
John “Jack” Francis Gerrity
John “Jack” Francis Gerrity, 82, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026…
Maureen Theresa Neville
Mary L. Shemery
Eugene Miller, Jr. 67, died November 3, 2026. Friends may call 1 to 2 p.m., Friday…
Eugene Miller, Jr
Local Sports
Hughesville girls blank Bloomsburg 1-0 in District 4 Class A semifinals
Hughesville’s girls soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bloomsburg at Danville on…
Police Fire and Court
2 Williamsport men face arson charges
Two city men face arson and other charges after state police determined a vehicle fire at Four Mile Road and Route 15 in Lewis Township on May 27, 2025 to have been deliberately set, court documents said. The registered owner of the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, Anthony Leroy James, 53, of 1320 Pleasant Hills Road,…
After being hit with misdemeanor charges of shoplifting and receiving stolen property for allegedly stealing $380-worth…
5 face theft-related charges in variety of separate incidents
15 people sentenced in Lycoming County
Vehicle strikes home in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard Thursday morning
Editorials
Tours a reminder of pivotal role of employers
What other newspapers are saying: AI pause in schools necessary
Please — vote
What other newspapers are saying: Explanation for Ukraine slowdown perplexing
Lifestyle News
Legion Auxiliary unit names member of 2026
Montgomery hosts trunk-or-treating
Organizations bring coats to Liberty-Curtin students
Applique class coming to historical museum
Outdoors
Reflections in Nature: Autumn and Halloween means Halloween ladybugs
We just celebrated Halloween, which seems to becoming one of our biggest holidays. Costumes are no longer made from items in your closets, with store bought ghost and cartoon character costumes now purchased at stores. Add to this the many outdoor decorations, which we have heard cost in the hundreds of dollars, all show…
Program on Loyalsock Creek improvements being held
Bird Lore: When it comes to birding, you are not a lost cause at all
There’s a lot more to fall than just leaves changing in the Susquehanna Greenway
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