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Williamsport to salute 100 years of Brandon Park’s gateway

The citizens of Williamsport are invited to attend a historical commemoration of the Cummings Memorial Gateway, a prominent landmark at the Market Street entrance of Brandon Park, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its completion. The Brandon Park Commission desires to call attention to ...

Muncy Township holds data center ordinance hearing

PENNSDALE — Muncy Township residents whose properties will be impacted by the proposed data center on Yetter Road were vocal in their concerns about the impact it could have on their water tables, and property values at a hearing held this week on the curative amendment the township has drafted to set parameters on the operation of data centers in the community. One thing that seemed to cause the greatest consternation for the residents was the lack of recourse the township has if the data center violates any of the restrictions placed on their operation. “You have to issue a ...

Miele Manufacturing lays off nearly half its workforce

A Lycoming County manufacturer of electronic Pennsylvania Skill Games has announced it had to lay off a sizable amount of its employees. Miele Manufacturing, 66 Mall Parkway in Muncy Township, has laid off about 42-43% of its workforce, which amounts to 60 employees with about 80 remaining, ...

Salvation Army offers community support for all ages

The Salvation Army, founded in 1865 in London by William Booth, under the name “The Christian Mission,” has been serving the Williamsport area since 1885, when three Salvationists from Elmira, N.Y. set up shop, with an aim towards helping those in need. Today, the organization boasts an ...