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Participating foster parents praise opportunities to help

When Linda Tokay, who with her husband Joe have been foster parenting for around 30 years, is asked what would you tell someone who is considering taking that step, she is quick to fire back, “Do it.” The Tokays’ journey began when they first got married. At that time the American ...

SBA disaster loan outreach center opening in Woodward Township

The Small Business Administration (SBA) will be opening a disaster loan outreach center at the Woodward Township Municipal Building to assist anyone in the county who suffered property damage from the weather event on Sept. 3. Contrary to its name, SBA programs are not just for small businesses. “We have a lot of homes that were devastated — foundations, runoffs. We had an opportunity to tour in Woodward (Township) along with stuff that’s going on in South Side, and I’m grateful to announce that the state declaration or disaster loan outreach program has been approved,” ...

Contractor adds temporary fix to West Third Street work zone

A contractor working on water infrastructure on West Third Street, between Rose and Maynard streets, has now installed a temporary cold patch in the new trench cuts in the roadway. City Council recently asked Bill Scott, city engineer, and Scott Livermore, director of city Public Works Department, about the plan to reduce the bumps over the rest of fall and into winter. “We have echoed those concerns to the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority to keep the street clean and passable in a satisfactory riding condition,” Scott said. “The streets were cleaned of loose stone for ...

Loyalsock Township supervisors OK bike repair business out of personal garage

Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors approved a home-based occupation at its latest meeting. Jose Perez, of 460 Clayton Avenue, submitted a business plan to start a bicycle repair shop out of his garage. Perez, a professor at Pennsylvania College of Technology, said he will not sell bicycles out of the shop and will be open by appointment only. Those interested in his services can reach out through Facebook or by text. Clients will drop off the bicycles, he will fix them and then the clients will pick them up. He may have a few bicycles on his hands while he waits for parts, but ...