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Variety of charges lodged in Lycoming County district courts

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Court document provides fresh details to recent Old Lycoming Township shooting Moments before gunfire erupted inside 1955 Lycoming Creek Road on Aug. 15, brothers Levis Gage Johnson and Dominic Reynolds “squared up” in an argument with Johnson telling Reynolds “You got something to say,” according to a Lycoming Regional police affidavit. Johnson told his brother “he was going to fight him because he ‘was legal,’ meaning he had a license to carry a concealed firearm,” the court document stated. “Johnson subsequently pulled a firearm from his pocket, and chambered a ...

Real estate transactions

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The following real estate transactions were recently recorded by Lycoming County officials. CLINTON TOWNSHIP Barry L. and Michelle L. Smith to Steve McCollum, $110,000, 83 School House Road COGAN HOUSE TOWNSHIP Jacqueline Jordan to Daniel P. and Alexandra M. Lorson, $290,000, 2620 Route ...

South Williamsport School Board fills member vacancy

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The South Williamsport Area School Board filled a vacancy for region one that was left vacant with the resignation of former member Jason Young. Following a brief interview and vote, the board approved Dominic D’Ottavio to the seat, which will be up for election in 2027. During his ...

Little Leaguers greet arriving MLB players

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“Being able to be here with the kids is so awesome,” said Dustin May, pitcher for the Brewers. He said he looked forward to hanging out with the Little Leaguers and answering any questions they might have. Once the Major Leaguers departed the plane, Little League players stood on ...

SBA offering economic injury disaster loans

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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans will be available for eligible small businesses and private non-profits which have been impacted by excessive rain and moisture that occurred from April 1 through June 1, 2025. The application deadline for the economic injury disaster loans is Feb. 25, 2027 Small businesses, private nonprofits, faith-based organizations, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises in the following counties are eligible to apply; Bradford, Lycoming Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and ...

Lighting maintenance on I-99 in Williamsport to be transferred to state

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The City of Williamsport has approved a revised Interstate 99 lighting agreement with the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and it’s going to save money for the city. In presenting the resolution request to the City Council, Mayor Derek Slaughter noted how the Route 15, between the spur in the city and New York was renamed I-99. As part of that PennDOT reached out to the city and wanted to transfer ownership back to them. This original agreement goes back to 1971 between the city and PennDOT, where it was a 50/50 with the city having to oversee the maintenance of the ...