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2 join board of directors for Loyalsock Foundation

Business June 20, 2026

Loyalsock Foundation recently announced the addition of local leaders John Yonkin and Jean Ruhf to its board of directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership as it works to build The Summit: Center for Wellness in Sullivan County, a news release said. Together, Yonkin and Ruhf bring decades of experience in healthcare leadership, strategic planning, tourism, marketing, community engagement, and organizational development to Loyalsock Foundation. John Yonkin served as a commissioned officer in both the active duty U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. He advises and ...

UPMC Williamsport celebrates completion of new interventional radiology suite

Health June 20, 2026

UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated and relocated Interventional Radiology (IR) lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This investment reflects UPMC’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to advanced, high-quality care across north central ...

‘Protect the nation’s bravest’: Congressman tours defense contractor in Woodward Township

News June 20, 2026

U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson recently toured a high-tech facility in Lycoming County where maritime hardware, such as what is used by US Navy submarines, is researched and made. For Thompson, the tour of QorTek, located at the former Woodward Township Elementary School building ...

Footsteps to Follow: I am diving in

News June 20, 2026

It was the first spring after my friends moved into their new house. They uncovered their in-ground pool early to find something that resembled more of a pond than a place to swim. No matter; their youngest daughter could not wait for the water to warm or to clear up. Time and time again, she ...

Footsteps to Follow: To tell you my story

News June 20, 2026

Have you ever come across something so striking that it made you pause right where you stood? I had that kind of moment recently at a Christian women’s retreat. In the middle of a lighthearted game, I noticed a simple hand-painted picture—and it stopped me. Not because it was elaborate, ...

Halfway house relocating to Well Church in Williamsport

News June 20, 2026

A halfway house for reentrants — those who served their time in prison — will be relocated into a current church building on Grier Street in Williamsport. In about 14 months, the Transition Living Centers’ three facilities in town will relocate to Well Church, 522 Grier St. That will happen after the city Zoning Hearing Board held a public hearing and voted 2-1 this week to grant the facility that aims to reduce recidivism rates by housing inmates who have served time and are on parole and are overseen by caseworkers and staff, with two variances it requested in a hearing, ...