Loyalsock Township school board passes budget with tax hike

May 13, 2026

The Loyalsock Township School Board passed its 2026-27 proposed final budget at its recent May meeting. While the budget continues to include a 0.65 mil tax increase, new state and federal data, along with updated local revenue figures brings the school district deficit to $450,000, down from its original estimate of $840,000. In other financial matters, the board approved the transfer of $250,000 from the general fund unassigned fund balance to the capital projects assigned fund for future capital projects; the transfer of $250,000 from the general fund unassigned fund balance to ...

‘Come on down’: Lycoming County residents appear on The Price Is Right

May 12, 2026

Millions of people watch a variety of game shows each day, dreaming of their chance to compete for money and luxury prizes, and for four local residents, that dream came true as they recently appeared on The Price Is Right. “It was always in the back of our minds that it would be something ...

Democrats look ahead to November at spring banquet

May 12, 2026

It was a festive mood as the Lycoming Democratic Committee hosted their spring banquet with music, food, a watercolor artist and candidates that are feeling hopeful about the elections this year. With the May 19 primary election next week, the state’s Democratic Party Chairman, Eugene ...

City of Williamsport explores approaches to managing juvenile behavior, crime

May 12, 2026

The City of Williamsport has been exploring what Mayor Derek Slaughter says is a “multi-pronged” approach to managing juvenile behavior and crime among minors under age 18, especially as the school year draws to an end and warmer weather approaches. Council’s Committee of the Whole ...

Lycoming County commissioners comment on 250th anniversary concert

May 12, 2026

The Lycoming County commissioners addressed some of the public’s negative response to the announcement of the concert at the Brandon Park Bandshell celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, especially those claiming that it was a poor substitute for the fireworks display which was ...

Lycoming College celebrates 178th commencement

May 11, 2026

Umbrellas were certainly the fashion accessory of choice for graduating seniors at Lycoming College’s 178th commencement, as they continued the time-honored tradition of walking through the Oliver Sterling Metzler Gate located at the north side of the campus and proceeded to the Keiper ...