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New book includes local stories about key river topics and issues

A new 287-page paperback book titled “Stream Studies: Research, Stories and Lessons from the Susquehanna River for Students of All Ages” has officially been published and is available for purchase from the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. The book includes a compilation of pollution and issue-based topics related to the Susquehanna River, with local research and impacts highlighted throughout. The 39-chapter collection of more than 60 stories includes review questions at the end of each story, numerous experiments that students (and families) can do to better understand ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of June 2

AUDUBON EVENT: FIRST FRIDAY BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT WHERE: Peter Herdic House (407 W. Fourth St., Williamsport) WHEN: Friday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. NOTES: A spectacular viewing of bird photographs will be on view this upcoming First Friday. Stop by the Herdic House for hors d’oevres and light beverages with your favorite local birding group. The exhibit includes Richard Allen’s bald eagle photographic collection alongside other local avian photographers. AUDUBON EVENT: THERAPY BREWING BIRD WALK WHERE: Therapy Brewing (3978 Quaker Church Road, Montoursville) WHEN: ...

Former Williamsport school bus driver charged with stalking, unlawful contact with minors, related crimes

Identified in court papers as "a sexual predator," one-time Williamsport Area School District bus driver Ryan Joseph Haywood was taken into custody Monday and charged with another set of crimes after new evidence came to light, according to Lycoming Regional police Detective Jordan Mahosky. ...

Williamsport firefighters battle porch fire in Historic District

Williamsport firefighters rushed to 942-944 West Fourth St., located in the city's Historical District, to douse a fire that erupted on the back porch of the 944 side about 2:50 p.m. Monday. The duplex was safely evacuated, and firefighters had the fire out in a matter of minutes. All ...

Williamsport City Council votes to pave two brick street sections

Two brick street sections in the City of Williamsport will be paved over after a vote taken on second reading by City Council. The brick streets to be paved are First Street, between Campbell and Walnut streets, and Wayne Avenue, between West Fourth Street and Hillside Avenue, said Bill ...

Fire breaks out in Genetti laundry room