A shared community mindset: Data centers — not in my backyard

August 4, 2026

It’s the same old story, just with a new player taking the field. Yes, we need data centers. Yes, we all use the technology that is driving the rise in data center construction. But, build…

City of Williamsport officials to preserve historic map collection

Williamsport City Hall, condemned since 2021, has a treasure trove of historic maps that city officials want to see preserved.…

Southern explains suspended air service, which Williamsport Regional Airport officials say came as a surprise

For more than six months, Southern Airways Express says it flew passengers despite unpaid invoices, but those at the Williamsport…

Young farmers considered for student loan forgiveness in new Pennsylvania bill

(The Center Square) — Student loan forgiveness may be on the way for young farmers and ranchers across the country.…

Fire of 1871 was a devastating chapter in Williamsport's history

Williamsport’s fire of 1871 was a devastating chapter in the city’s history and nationally historic because it was most likely…

Southern Airways stops flights to Williamsport Regional Airport because of ‘outstanding payment issues'

Southern Airways Express, the commercial carrier that last forged a two-year contract in December 2024 at the Williamsport Regional Airport,…

Obituaries

Margaret T. (Traxler) Foster March 13, 1933 - August 1, 2026

Margaret T. (Traxler) Foster, 93, of Williamsport, formerly of Huntingdon, went to be with…

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Moag, 86, of Genesse, Pa, died August 1, 2026. Friends may call Tuesday…

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Moag

Dr. Barbara (Ann) Foley Buedel, 74, of Williamsport, died Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Gatehouse…

Dr. Barbara (Ann) Foley Buedel

Police Fire and Court

Williamsport driver injured when truck overturns near Trout Run

The driver of this empty water truck suffered injuries when it went off Route…

Stolen handgun, cash burglary lead to charges in separate cases in Lycoming County district courts

No injuries in Route 15 crashes

17 motorists facing DUI charges

Local Sports

Cutters’ Stanfield having success from the leadoff position at plate

At any level, the leadoff batter for a baseball team can be a tone…

'Successful trip': Local baton twirling group claims national championships as team

Cutters drop second straight one-score game to Mahoning Valley

Keystone minors handled adversity, losses with grace

Do you believe the state government is investing enough in career-based or technical education?

Yes, the increases in recent years have addressed the issue No, greater levels of investment are still needed Unsure

It’s more apparent every year that when children are in school, they should not be using their cellphones. We have all been entranced by the lure of the technological marvels we carry with us every hour of the day. But we have also begun to realize how distracting and disruptive they can be, for…

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