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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 ...

Russian strikes kill multiple civilians in Ukraine

Russian attacks killed five people and wounded five others at an industrial facility in Ukraine’s southern Dnipropetrovsk region, local military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha said. He described those killed as employees at the site. “A locksmith, an electrician, a plumber and a ...

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, the American military said Saturday, warning that it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” The strikes — a day after U.S. President Donald Trump ...

President-Iran conflict 'small potatoes'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” Asked during an Oval Office exchange about Vance’s comments ...

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 ...

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 ...