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Time to watch your weight when it comes to fish casting

If you are not catching as much fish as your buddy, it might be time to pay attention to your weight. No, not your waistline. That is someone else’s column. I’m talking about how much weight you are using on your line. The wrong weight equals the wrong presentation equals less fish caught. It’s a good bet you already know what too little weight means. Without enough weight, you can’t cast properly. Without enough weight, you can’t penetrate the deep cover. Without enough weight, your lure will take too long to reach the bottom. Without enough weight, your lure will be swept ...

Williamsport Peace Walk

Community members donned hoodies as they marched along East Third St. as part of a Peace Walk in response to an incident on July 8, 2026 when a Black teen was questioned by police based on his attire. The 18-year-old Williamsport resident was initially approached by a detective for the ...

Pickup truck heavily damaged

A state trooper inspects the wreckage of a pickup truck after it crashed into a utility pole on Northway Road, just south of Lincoln Drive, in Loyalsock Township, about 10:20 p.m. Saturday. State police said the 56-year-old Cogan Station male driver, who was not injured, was suspected of ...

Williamsport to see more homes rehabilitated

The City of Williamsport, through a STEP partnership, will see more homes in poor shape rehabilitated and prepared for new families. City Council approved a resolution authorizing execution of an Owner Developer Rehabilitation Agreement between the city and STEP as presented by Austin Daily, ...

92-year-old becomes citizen after almost 70 years

After almost 70 years of residing in this country, Ruth Edith Doran is now a citizen of the United States and can vote for the first time, which was her main motivation for seeking the change at this point in time. Doran, who will be 93 years-old in two weeks, came here from Canada in 1958 ...

Staffing at Lycoming County 911 center progressing

Updating the Lycoming County Commissioners on the progress of resolving the staffing issues at the 911 call center, Director of Public Safety Forest Rothchild shared that he is” thoroughly impressed with the caliber of community members that want to become a part of this and what they have ...