When a child is removed from their home due to neglect or abuse, it’s important that they have somewhere to go that still has a familiarity. That’s where a community of people willing to open…
Lycoming County native to appear on Shark Tank
Many people dream of coming up with that one invention or idea that will push them into the realm of…
Lycoming County commissioners talk budgets — the good and the bad
In the fall, the commissioners’ thoughts turn to budgets and, according to Lycoming County Commissioner Marc Sortman’s report at this…
Commonwealth University to cut around 175 employees across campuses
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania expects to lay off as many as 175 people next year, according to a report by…
Participating foster parents praise opportunities to help
When Linda Tokay, who with her husband Joe have been foster parenting for around 30 years, is asked what would…
Magazine ranks City of Williamsport as second best place to live in Pennsylvania
The nationally-recognized US News & World Report magazine has listed the City of Williamsport as the second best place to…
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Frank E. Ritter Jr.
SYLVA – Frank E. Ritter, Jr., age 81, went to be with the Lord…
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Frank Pugliese
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Local Sports
Neil Rudel on Penn State: Campbell admits he’s looking to next ‘quarter’
We’re still in the early stages of Matt Campbell – it’s too soon to…
Lycoming suffered its second consecutive loss last Saturday, falling on the road to Dickinson, 40-21. After…
Lycoming hopes to snap losing skid with road game today
Defense steals the show in Williamsport's win against Selinsgrove at home
Lock Haven fell to No. 3-ranked Kutztown last weekend at home, 35-20, to fall to 1-2…
Bald Eagles look to get back to .500 today in football against Gannon
Police Fire and Court
Variety of charges lodged in Lycoming County district courts
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Editorials
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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
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Little League Extra
The LLWS United States all-star team for 2026
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2026 LLWS International all-star team
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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…