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State Rep. Joe Hamm to host 2 gun seminars

A state lawmaker will host two gun seminars next month. State Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, said the seminars will be at Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, 30 S. Railroad St., Hughesville: Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Co., 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport: Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Whether you are a long-time concealed carry license holder or are simply considering obtaining one, these gun law seminars will provide valuable information,” Hamm said. “As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I know how important it is for our ...

Lycoming County commissioners excited about new airline

It was another short agenda for the Lycoming County Commissioners this week as they took the extra time that offered to tout the new air service that was announced this week at the Williamsport Regional Airport. At a mid-week unveiling it was revealed that Contour Airlines will be offering ...

Center for Independent Living hosts picnic at South Williamsport park

They may not yet have a building to call their home, but they have a strong community network and celebrated that Friday with a lunch-style picnic with food and fun games and activities at South Williamsport Community Park. The picnic, attended by three Lycoming County commissioners, was ...

Council OKs deal for plan reviews

The City of Williamsport authorized agreements between itself and Barry Isett for general engineering services and for handling subdivision and land development plan reviews. Mayor Derek Slaughter said this agreement on engineering will be on an as-needed basis for technical specialty ...

US adds 162,000 jobs in August

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, a stark improvement from previous months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1% during the month. The food service industry and local government education drove job gains in August as ...

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

As Robert L. Crouse, Jr. turned 100 years old on August 31, he was surrounded by 75 family members and friends at the United Methodist Church in South Williamsport. Crouse also had something else to celebrate. He is a World War II veteran, whose service preserved America’s freedoms so the ...