The late Paul “Babe” Mayer Jr. was fortunate enough to live a life that motivated and encouraged others he encountered. It was his modus operandi. Friends and colleagues of Mayer say he was one of…
'An extremely important lesson,' South Williamsport elementary students welcome veterans
Local veterans received a very special welcome to the South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School as students from the district's…
Loyalsock Township firefighter charged with sex crimes involving a minor
A Loyalsock Township volunteer fire company member has been arrested on charges of soliciting sex from a male minor inside…
Kenneth Michaels takes stand in own defense
Kenneth Michaels took the stand in his own defense Thursday morning, during day five of his trial on charges of…
Honoring our veterans on America’s 250th
Scores of guests attended the Montoursville Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at the Montoursville Cemetery hosted by Eugene Grafius American Legion…
Loyalsock Township supervisors propose to eliminate municipal property tax
The Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors announced a proposal to eliminate the municipal property tax for the upcoming 2027 budget,…
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Obituaries
Sherry L. Crawford
Sherry L. Crawford, 79, of Muncy, passed away peacefully at her residence on November…
Emily Rae Eggler
Ruth Elizabeth Carrell, age 61, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 9th, surrounded by…
Ruth Elizabeth Carrell
Richard J. Saiers, 95, passed away on Nov. 10, 2026. A gathering of friends and family…
Richard J. Saiers
Local Sports
Wyoming Valley West at Williamsport playoff preview
Last Game: Williamsport 41, Wyoming Valley West 21, Week 1 Valley West PPG—21.9, PPA—21.6;…
Police Fire and Court
33 sentenced in Lycoming County
William Richard Watson Jr., 37, Lycoming County Prison; 24 to 48 hours for receiving…
Editorials
What other newspapers are saying: Silicon Valley losing political power
Last week’s midterms showed that the political bill for the AI boom is falling due. The Democratic sweep intensified fears over runaway spending, mounting debt and resistance to datacentres, sending tech shares tumbling. On Thursday Wall Street suffered its worst day since the pandemic as $3.2tn was wiped from markets. Anthropic, developer of the…
Estate planning important for farms, businesses
What other newspapers are saying: Purchasing power not growing
Lawmakers right to prioritize economic climate
Lifestyle News
Watsontown Grange looks at historic barns
Toy train expo coming back to Park Place
Over 300 Scouts, families gather for Cub Scout event at Camp Karoondinha
Legion Auxiliary unit names member of 2026
Outdoors
Reflections in Nature: Autumn and Halloween means Halloween ladybugs
We just celebrated Halloween, which seems to becoming one of our biggest holidays. Costumes are no longer made from items in your closets, with store bought ghost and cartoon character costumes now purchased at stores. Add to this the many outdoor decorations, which we have heard cost in the hundreds of dollars, all show…
Program on Loyalsock Creek improvements being held
Bird Lore: When it comes to birding, you are not a lost cause at all
There’s a lot more to fall than just leaves changing in the Susquehanna Greenway
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