Across Lycoming County, farmers saw increased crop yield, but now rising diesel fuel prices are hurting them. “We had a favorable growing season, with timely rains,” said Chris Ulrich, who raises beef cattle in Elimsport…
Firetree Place open house highlights expansion
New classrooms, new activity areas, and a new outdoor playground were just some of the features the community got to…
Community Advisory Council envisions rebirth at Firetree Place
The expansion at Firetree Place has not only opened up space for more community-based activities, but it has also opened…
Mummers’ Parade returns to South Williamsport on Saturday
The 79th anniversary of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade will kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday with a “Decades of…
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with…
City of Williamsport tries to limit parking of large trailers, RVs that are creating hazardous situations
The City of Williamsport is trying to get a handle on recreational vehicles, campers, motorhomes and tractor trailers that park…
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Rosemarie Ann Miele
Rosemarie Ann Miele, affectionately known as Marie and formerly Rosemarie Naso, passed away peacefully…
Martha Louise Kropp
Dr. Richard (Dick) Allen Shipe, PhD, 88, passed away on Oct. 11, 2026. Buckheit Funeral Chapel…
Dr. Richard (Dick) Allen Shipe
Byron F. Lingertot, 96, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026. Services are private at…
Byron F. Lingertot
Local Sports
Run-game issues continue to hold Penn State football back
It was another day where the running backs struggled to get anything going on…
Dietz earns victory at Selinsgrove Speedway; Rumsey sets new fast time
LEWISBURG - Bucknell wrestling enjoyed one of its most bountiful campaigns ever during the 2025-26 season…
Five Bucknell wrestlers land on the Intermat preseason rankings
Jon Gerardi on soccer: Regardless of scoreboard, South boys keep battling each game
Police Fire and Court
False reports, corrupting morals among charges lodged in Lycoming County district courts
Vehicle stop results in motorist facing numerous charges Upon being stopped for a vehicle-code…
Editorials
Senator right to pursue limits on firefighting foam
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Lifestyle News
Firetree Place to host open house
Firetree Place is inviting families, community members, local partners, and supporters to join them for a special Open House celebrating the organization, the children and families they serve, and the opening of their new expansion. According to a news release, the expansion “represents an exciting new chapter for Firetree Place and will provide additional…
School to host performance by 2 musicians
Eagle Grange between Montgomery, Allenwood earns national recognition
Trick-or-treating coming to museum
Outdoors
Statewide pheasant hunting season opens on Saturday, Oct. 24
HARRISBURG-- Break out the brush pants, your favorite shotgun and, of course, a fluorescent orange hat and vest. Pennsylvania’s pheasant season is winging its way closer. Saturday, Oct. 10 marked the start of the junior pheasant season, and the statewide season follows by opening on Saturday, Oct. 24. Pennsylvania’s pheasant hunters this year will…
Reflections in Nature: Duck stamps were key for habitat for water fowl
Merger unlikely between game, fish commissions
Special fund set up as memorial to vital association supporter, his wife; Fund to help expand opportunities to make difference
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