A group of about 56 volunteers from various area businesses and organizations is coming together Friday at the American Rescue Workers (ARW) to provide their neighbors in need with a special meal for the holidays. The Christmas Food Distribution at ARW, 643 Elmira St., will be held from 10 ...

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, this week. According to Thompson’s website, the bill “provides schools with the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored whole and 2% milk options, helping ...

Lycoming County receives an annual allocation of Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) funds through a Lycoming County Human Service Block Grant (HSBG). HAP is a county-directed program that offers a variety of supportive services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk for ...

With just weeks to go before Christmas, children got the opportunity to share their last-minute gift requests as The Brookie Foundation held its inaugural “Snacks with Santa” event Sunday. The non-profit foundation, formed in October by Brittany Savage, aims to not only continue the ...

The City of Williamsport has an $8 million federal government earmark for the repair and improvement work on the river levee. City Council recently approved a measure to use a portion of the city emergency and reserve funds to pay for administrative assistance from SEDA-Council of ...

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, announced $6,226,577 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas throughout the 23rd District was awarded through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood ...