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Williamsport Mayor offer statement on Monday's shootings, juvenile crime

News June 30, 2026

Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter on Tuesday sat down for a six-minute video interview with the Sun-Gazette a day following the shooting death of an 18-year-old man and two others who were shot on Memorial Avenue Monday afternoon. “First, my condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased individual,” he said somberly, looking into the camera. “I’ve said this before and will continue to say it - we cannot and will not normalize this violent behavior,” Slaughter added. Not only was the mayor sorrowful about the shooting death but he also urged the ...

East Lycoming School District OKs new director of technology

News June 30, 2026

East Lycoming School District has approved the hiring of Noah Adams as its director of technology. Adams will arrive with a vast amount of technology experience having worked at Intrada Technologies and he spent eight years at Millville Area School District, according to Dr. Gerald McLaughlin, acting superintendent. Adams will receive a salary of $85,000 and benefits. He is anticipated to start July 13. Currently, the district is looking for a candidate to recommend for Director of Buildings and Grounds. The district has re-advertised for this position and is hoping for a new ...

Judge tells Lycoming County commissioners, county recorder to talk

News June 30, 2026

A senior judge has put a temporary crick in Lycoming County commissioners’ plans to relocate the county register and recorder’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across West Third Street into the Third Street Plaza. In the continuation of civil action taken by Register and ...

Outdoors community calendar for Week of June 30

News June 30, 2026

TROUT OF HYNER RUN WHERE: Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist and learn about the different types of trout of Hyner Run. Afterwards, we may have some time to share fish stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. Those interested should meet at the pool. FIREFLIES WHERE: Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, July 3 at 8:30 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they ...

Throughout central Pennsylvania, birds come and they go

News June 30, 2026

I’ve lived in northcentral and central Pennsylvania pretty much all of my life, in large part because of the incredible natural beauty of the area. Hunters, fishermen, hikers, bikers — everyone with a hankering for the green hills of home — can appreciate the draw. Once my wife Joan ...

News June 30, 2026

A number of years ago, our previous pastor tried his best to persuade my wife and I into taking over as youth group leaders at our church. One of his selling points: “It will likely bless you more than you realize. You will get more out of it than you put in.” As usual, he was right, and his advice has been applicable to many other projects and initiatives over the years, including our events through the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. None of these more so than the veterans fishing, food and fun day recently hosted at the Central PA Wesleyan Campground near New ...