United at Antioch: 30th annual block party celebrates community

August 14, 2026

The Antioch Block Party drew thousands to the city for its 30th iteration, all celebrating community with food, games, a petting zoo and much more. The event was powerful and emotional, said organizer Darrick Washington,…

Williamsport Region Airport Authority chairman: A new airline might be coming to airport

Hinting that there could be an announcement within the next few days of a new airline service coming to the…

Williamsport Area School District in ‘sprint’ mode to wrap up projects ahead of school starting

It’s the “sprint” season at the Williamsport Area School District, according to Superintendent Timothy S. Bowers as things are put…

Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on data centers

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…

Old logger’s path: Linden man reflects on 47-year career

Anthony Lorson has been cutting timber since 1979. That’s 47 years of mornings and afternoons spent cutting logs into lengths…

Engineer touts durability of new thermoplastic walkways in downtown Williamsport

Brick thermoplastic walkways across freshly paved streets in the City of Williamsport have arrived ahead of the start of the…

Obituaries

Funerals

GAVERICK — Gavin Richard Garverick (aka “GG”), Blossburg, 7 p.m. Friday, Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. MASON — Diann L. Mason, South Williamsport, 10 a.m., Friday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 800 W Central Ave, South Williamsport. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m.…

Gail L. Hetzendorf, 85, of Turbotville, passed away on Aug. 11, 2026. Visitation from 10 to…

Gail L. Hetzendorf

Lottie L. Smith, passed away Aug. 8, 2026, just 18 days shy of her 95th birthday.…

Lottie L. Smith

John L. Lyons, 78, of Williamsport, passed away on August 13, 2026. For full obituary details,…

John L. Lyons

Police Fire and Court

Eleven Lycoming County motorists charged with DUI

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

Driver taken into custody after crashing into pole near Lycoming County Courthouse

Fairfield Township man left homeless after fire

Williamsport motorist faces charges for fleeing police on foot

Local Sports

Crosscutters pick up 12-8 win in finale against Aberdeen in road series

The Williamsport Crosscutters used one of the best starts of the season from Josh…

Football Fever 2026

PSU's Hansen looks to build off 2025 season at Iowa State

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch…

Goodman back for Penn State after redshirt campaign

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Editorials

What other newspapers are saying: Continue to be prepared as drug problems persist

Those who have considered having naloxone on-hand because there is a chance they might need it to help someone who has overdosed have a new reason to keep it available. Ohio’s Department of Public Safety issued a warning last week about new substances that have entered the state’s drug supply. According to a report…

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