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Loyalsock limits use of e-scooters, e-bikes in township

News August 7, 2026

Loyalsock Township supervisors recently acted to limit the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the municipality. “To improve safety, the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors amended Chapter 150-1 of the code which lists acts that are prohibited on public parks and recreation areas owned by the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors,” a news release from the township says. “Action was taken at the Township meeting on July 14, 2026, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-403 which prohibits the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in all Loyalsock Township parks.” Mobility aids like motorized ...

Muncy Township solicitor believes data center developer skipped step in process

News August 7, 2026

PENNSDALE — As Muncy Township faces the possibility of a data center being constructed within the township, Joe Orso, of Rudinski, Orso and Associates, the township’s solicitor, feels that the developer — in their haste to file documents before a data center moratorium was enacted ...

Crosscutter for a day: Williamsport native enjoys ‘dream come true’

News August 7, 2026

It’s one of the most unique promotions of the year. Sometime during the second half of the season, the Williamsport Crosscutters host their famous “Make Your Cutters Debut” promotion. In this unique opportunity, fans can sign up for the chance to sign a special one day pro contract ...

Muncy Township working to amend zoning ordinance with focus on data centers before it's too late

News August 7, 2026

PENNSDALE — As the clock ticks, the Muncy Township Planning Commission is busy working on putting together a curative amendment for their zoning ordinance that will address the construction of data centers in the township. Between now and a tentative date of Dec. 9 when the amendment could be adopted, the commission has to decide what to include in the amendment, such as conditions that would be placed on any proposed data centers. At the planning commission’s meeting prior to the board meeting, Larry Spatz, chairman of the planning commission, said that he had used ChatGPT ...

National Night Out draws crowd in South Williamsport

News August 6, 2026

Families inspect animal pelts at a Pennsylvania Game Commission display during National Night Out activities in South Williamsport on Tuesday. The evening line-up included a bounce house, food and informational displays from various emergency service organizations. South Williamsport police ...

License to carry applications now available online in Lycoming County

News August 6, 2026

Effective immediately, the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office will now offer an online option for those that wish to apply for a License to Carry (LTC) according to a news release from Sheriff Eric Spiegel. The Sheriff’s Department is partnering with Permitium to offer this service. However, paper applications will still be accepted for those who wish to go to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain their LTC. The application is available at lycomingpa.permitium.com/ccw/start/. Click on the drop down menu for government and click on Sheriff under the listing of elected officials. Once ...