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Developers get approval to start work on data center in Gregg Township

News October 31, 2026

ALLENWOOD — The Gregg Township Board of Supervisors recently granted conditional use approval to PNK Group to begin developing a data center in the Commercial Manufacturing Zoning District at the Great Stream Commons industrial park in Union County, according to reporting by the Daily Item. “After Supervisors David Masser, Arthur Masser and Michael Keiser unanimously approved the motion, nearly 60 residents erupted in anger,” the Daily Item reported. “Some screamed at the elected officials, questioned their morality, called them derogatory names and wished them ill ...

Footsteps to Follow: Abiding in God

News October 31, 2026

Fall is upon us, and if we stay within the season based upon the weather we are experiencing, most of us are enjoying the cooler weather, the fall festivals and fairs, and the general bounty of the harvest season. We are seeing the plethora of zucchini baked goods produced from the garden’s ...

As historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines

Health October 31, 2026

EPHRATA — Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and mums, fry pies and squash, sports jerseys and Barbie accessories. Such interactions are ...

Lycoming County commissioners ask for help to solve lack of homeless shelters

News October 31, 2026

The Lycoming County Commissioners put out a call for anyone who has any ideas or resources to help with finding a long-term solution to the lack of homeless shelters in the area, particularly those equipped to house women and children. Commissioner Scott Metzger said that the commissioners met with representatives of the American Rescue Workers (ARW), which, up until September, had operated the Saving Grace Shelter in Williamsport. Anticipating that the building would be sold, ARW closed the shelter, before the prospective buyers had made a final commitment to the sale. Because of ...

Judges rule City of Williamsport violated code in appointing police leadership

News October 30, 2026

A specially-assigned Northumberland County judge may decide on a change of the procedure to appoint police administration in the City of Williamsport. A Commonwealth Court panel earlier this week ruled the city has been violating the Optional Third Class City Code by not following civil ...

PPL shifts power line route, but farmers remain concerned

News October 30, 2026

Property owners who will be impacted by proposed PPL transmission lines serving a proposed data center in Union County were able to speak with representatives on the various aspects of the project at an open house this week. Earlier this year, the company had presented options for the ...