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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 ...

Friday Walmart evacuation due to bomb threat, police confirm

The Walmart located at 1015 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville, was evacuated Friday afternoon due to a bomb threat that was called into both the store and state police Troop F headquarters, also located in Montoursville, Montoursville Borough police confirmed in a press release. The call was ...

Real estate transactions

The following real estate transactions were recently recorded by Lycoming County officials. BRADY TOWNSHIP Cathleen R. Hurwitz to Noah D., Rebecca S. and Ivan L. Peachey, $220,000, 204 Cemetery Hill Road CLINTON TOWNSHIP Marian B. Bender to Robert E. and Debra J. Burns, $204,000, 534 Old ...

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 ...

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, ...

Parking lot expansion gets council approval

A parking lot expansion on property at the rear of 528 Washington Blvd. received land development approval by the City Council. The “Tilley Trust” issue was originally one that went to a variance request before the city Zoning Hearing Board, which denied that request and the denial was ...