Communities hosting hyperscale data centers are seeing benefits even while the protests grow. “New recreational spaces, water and wastewater infrastructure, traffic lights, build-outs of local roads and grants for schools were among the pluses for…
Energy remains big variable for data center viability
Enormous sources of energy are needed for anyone using Facebook, Instagram, What’s App, or Muse - the latest product the…
House passes kids’ chatbot safety bill but gets pushback on invasiveness
The state House on Monday passed a bill intended to put up safeguards for the huge number of children interacting…
Fetterman secures $1.4M for Williamsport Municipal Water Authority tank replacement
Recently, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, announced $1.4 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Williamsport Municipal Water…
Angel Families Unite holds National Day of Remembrance Ceremony
It was a night to grieve, to remember and find strength in each other as Angel Families Unite held their…
Appeal filed against ‘deemed approval’ of data center in Muncy Township
The proposed data center project in Muncy Township is starting to get tied up in the courts. Since April 28,…
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KING — Timothy C. King Sr, 11 a.m. today, Brooks Funeral Home, Turbotville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. ARNOLD — Delores Ann Arnold, Elkland, 2 p.m. Thursday, Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Family and friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. PIAQUADIO — Edith A. Piaquadio, Galeton, 11 a.m.…
David H. Solomon, 86, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. A full obituary…
David H. Solomon
Helen J. (Fillman) Murray, 90, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2026. Please…
Helen J. (Fillman) Murray
Patricia H. Fry, 88, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Geisinger, Muncy. Services will be…
Patricia H. Fry
Local Sports
Jon Gerardi on soccer: Muncy’s Moyer reaches 500 career saves and makes history
Muncy goalie Bodie Moyer knows that every single game he’s on the field, opposing…
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State wrestling program, led by 18-year coach Cael Sanderson, announced its 2026-27 schedule…
Penn State unveils 2026-27 wrestling schedule
If you were one of the 40,125 on Saturday watching the UCLA Bruins turn the Terrapins…
For Bucknell, it gained more than it lost in rout against Pittsburgh
Jersey Shore volleyball hopes to make strides through inaugural season
Police Fire and Court
Lycoming County district judges oversee cases from theft and shoplifting to assault
Linden man arrested on sex charges involving minor Lawrence Thomas Tompkins, 36, of 11…
Gamble Township fugitive jailed on no bail following his capture
Seven motorists have been charged with DUI, according to court records recently made public. Those charged…
Area police charge 7 motorists with DUI
Eleven people have been charged with various drug offenses, according to court records recently made public…
11 facing drug charges in district courts
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Lifestyle News
RuPaul’s Drag Race star to headline West Branch Pride’s festival
West Branch Pride announced RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 contestant Mandy Mango will headline the organization’s inaugural Port Pride Festival in Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. According to a news release, Port Pride will bring Williamsport’s LGBTQ+ community together “with drag performers, community partners, vendors, music, and allies for a full day…
Repairs to Lock Haven’s Tiger Den move forward
Baton twirlers going to world championships
Renovo unveils new Hometown Hero banners at recent ceremony
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…