Across Lycoming County, farmers saw increased crop yield, but now rising diesel fuel prices are hurting them. “We had a favorable growing season, with timely rains,” said Chris Ulrich, who raises beef cattle in Elimsport at Ulrich Farms, a family-owned Angus beef farm and local market, ...
Citing an increase in enrollment and the college’s economic contributions, Dr. Michael J. Reed, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, sought a motion from the college’s board of directors to request an additional $5.5 million from the state legislature for the 2027-28 state budget. The request was made at the board’s recent meeting. “We’ve increased enrollment for a fourth straight year. We placed 98% of our graduates. We welcomed our largest incoming class since 2018. We received verbal support and praise from nearly all legislators in Harrisburg, and we now ...
Hughesville property owners in violation of the sidewalk ordinance are being put on notice, borough council decided during its recent meeting. Warning letters will be sent to property owners who were required but have failed to take steps toward replacing or fixing sidewalks by 2023 and 2024. Borough officials did not reveal a figure for how many property owners would be notified. However, Councilman Jerry Daugherty said, “There are quite a few.” The borough identified sidewalks throughout the borough in need of upgrades and established different timelines for completing the ...
CAMERON COUNTY (FOX56WOLF) - Pennsylvania State Police say a 34-year-old Williamsport man was killed Tuesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Route 120 in Cameron County. Investigators say Zachary Harlan was reportedly traveling westbound through Lumber Township when he lost control of his Jeep Wrangler and struck a ditch. Police say the impact reportedly caused Mr. Harlan to be ejected from his vehicle, as the Jeep then overturned onto its driver’s side. Troopers say Harlan was pronounced dead on scene and the cause of the fatal incident is under investigation.
The streets of south Williamsport will come alive with the sound of music as the 79th annual Mummers' Parade makes its yearly return to the borough Saturday. The theme for this year’s parade is “Decades of Music.” “It’s not a requirement. It’s just something fun that we like ...
New classrooms, new activity areas, and a new outdoor playground were just some of the features the community got to see at the open house this week for the expanded Firetree Place facilities. With the 10,000-square-foot addition to the building at 600 Campbell St. the childcare areas ...
