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Salvation Army offers a place to warm up

There is no other way to put it–temperatures are getting brutal out there. Forecasts of below zero temperatures plunging even farther with wind chills factored in, makes finding a warm spot to spend even a few hours more critical for people who might not have a permanent home. Since late ...

Looking out for the elderly in winter

As the temperatures fall and snowy conditions send people indoors, those who are limited in their ability to withstand the weather and the gloom of winter are more likely to suffer from the isolation that comes with it. Checking in on that elderly neighbor or family member may not only brighten ...

Lycoming County commissioners hire management team for landfill

Seeking to turn around what has been characterized as a failing business, the Lycoming County Commissioners have hired the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority to manage the facility, which the commissioners have said is $27 million in debt. The move comes after months of rumors and outright ...

State Rep. Hamm announces $488K in funds for regional environmental projects

Restoration of streams, improvement of fish and wildlife habitat and enhancing best management practices for stormwater runoff. These are among the benefits for the region that state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, announced recently that over $488,000 has been awarded to Lycoming and ...

City Church hosting parenting conference

A two-day Christian parenting conference, “From Discipline to Discipleship” will be held at City Church, 36 E. Fourth St., Feb. 6 and 7. Designed to equip parents, grandparents and caregivers with practical, gospel-rich tools for raising children in today’s culture, the conference will ...

Two pastors injured in South Williamsport fire

A South Williamsport couple, both pastors at a local church, was being treated in a burn unit for serious injuries they suffered late Tuesday night in a fire that destroyed their home in the borough on Bedaro Drive, according to fire officials and neighbors. While John Butler reportedly ...