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Footsteps to Follow: Abiding in God

Fall is upon us, and if we stay within the season based upon the weather we are experiencing, most of us are enjoying the cooler weather, the fall festivals and fairs, and the general bounty of the harvest season. We are seeing the plethora of zucchini baked goods produced from the garden’s ...

Lycoming County commissioners ask for help to solve lack of homeless shelters

The Lycoming County Commissioners put out a call for anyone who has any ideas or resources to help with finding a long-term solution to the lack of homeless shelters in the area, particularly those equipped to house women and children. Commissioner Scott Metzger said that the commissioners met with representatives of the American Rescue Workers (ARW), which, up until September, had operated the Saving Grace Shelter in Williamsport. Anticipating that the building would be sold, ARW closed the shelter, before the prospective buyers had made a final commitment to the sale. Because of ...

PPL shifts power line route, but farmers remain concerned

Property owners who will be impacted by proposed PPL transmission lines serving a proposed data center in Union County were able to speak with representatives on the various aspects of the project at an open house this week. Earlier this year, the company had presented options for the ...

Montoursville school district absorbing higher health care rates

Health insurance costs are expected to rise significantly in the Montoursville Area School District in the coming year. And the 14.4 percent increase likely to be included in next year’s spending plan is only part of a trend not likely to end anytime soon, district officials reported at ...