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Muncy Township working to amend zoning ordinance with focus on data centers before it’s too late

PENNSDALE — As the clock ticks, the Muncy Township Planning Commission is busy working on putting together a curative amendment for their zoning ordinance that will address the construction of data centers in the township. Between now and a tentative date of Dec. 9 when the amendment could be adopted, the commission has to decide what to include in the amendment, such as conditions that would be placed on any proposed data centers. At the planning commission’s meeting prior to the board meeting, Larry Spatz, chairman of the planning commission, said that he had used ChatGPT ...

Loyalsock limits use of e-scooters, e-bikes in township

Loyalsock Township supervisors recently acted to limit the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the municipality. “To improve safety, the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors amended Chapter 150-1 of the code which lists acts that are prohibited on public parks and recreation areas owned by the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors,” a news release from the township says. “Action was taken at the Township meeting on July 14, 2026, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-403 which prohibits the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in all Loyalsock Township parks.” Mobility aids like motorized ...

National Night Out draws crowd in South Williamsport

Families inspect animal pelts at a Pennsylvania Game Commission display during National Night Out activities in South Williamsport on Tuesday. The evening line-up included a bounce house, food and informational displays from various emergency service organizations. South Williamsport police ...

More charges filed against Eureka for 2025 wastewater spill

State Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed more criminal charges against the defunct Eureka Resources for illegally discharging roughly 16,000 gallons of oil and gas wastewater from its Williamsport plant last August. About half of the liquid escaped tank containment and left the building, ...

License to carry applications now available online in Lycoming County

Effective immediately, the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office will now offer an online option for those that wish to apply for a License to Carry (LTC) according to a news release from Sheriff Eric Spiegel. The Sheriff’s Department is partnering with Permitium to offer this service. However, paper applications will still be accepted for those who wish to go to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain their LTC. The application is available at lycomingpa.permitium.com/ccw/start/. Click on the drop down menu for government and click on Sheriff under the listing of elected officials. Once ...

City of Williamsport, Montoursville each receive over $400K for traffic signal upgrades

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grants will be going to the City of Williamsport and Montoursville for traffic signal modernization projects. The city received $400,157 to upgrade traffic signals and pedestrian infrastructure at the intersection of Little League Boulevard and Market Street. The intersection has always been a challenge to drive and to walk across, especially for students and staff from Lycoming College who are visiting downtown or those heading to the college campus for events such as the German Market during the holidays. The boulevard is a main access ...