Loyalsock Township plans for Halloween and Christmas holidays

September 10, 2026

Loyalsock Township supervisors discussed the summer and upcoming holidays at its most recent meeting. The board unanimously voted to schedule Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 31, which will be a Saturday this year. Present supervisors were Michael Reed, Virginia Eaton, vice chairman John Bower Jr. and Richard Trowbridge. Shannon Lukowsky, Recreation and Parks director, is looking for businesses, individuals and clubs willing to walk in this year’s holiday parade, which will take place on Dec. 5. Anyone interested in participating can contact her to register. The Recreation and Parks ...

‘Out of the conversation’: Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s ‘fast track’ data center municipalities signed NDAs

September 9, 2026

In nearly half of municipalities hosting the state’s most prominent data center projects, local public officials or staff signed non-disclosure agreements with companies, a dynamic that is fueling concerns that the public’s access to information is being compromised. Public records ...

Williamsport City Council offers update on bid process for condemned City Hall

September 9, 2026

Developers, contractors and interested parties who are bidding on the purchase of City Hall, 245 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, have until 1 p.m. Sept. 30 to turn them in to the city clerk’s office. The pressing deadline was repeated by Scott Williams, assistant director of community and ...

Annual Senior Expo returns to Montoursville on Sept. 17

September 9, 2026

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, and State Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Sept. 17 in Montoursville. The free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 1853 state Route 87, Montoursville. “The amount of information out there for our older residents can be overwhelming,” Yaw said, according to a news release. “This free expo brings it all under one roof so our area senior citizens and their caregivers can ask questions and get answers on the spot.” “I am ...

Duboistown VFW Auxiliary 7863 takes top honor at state, national Buddy Poppy competitions

September 9, 2026

It’s been a banner year for the VFW Auxiliary 7863, affectionately known as “The Buck,” in DuBoistown, as the auxiliary recently brought home the top prize in both the state and national Buddy Poppy Display competitions. “The Buddy Poppy is a VFW program that starts at the Post ...

Rep. Dan Meuser participates in White House task force efforts to reduce waste

September 8, 2026

A federal lawmaker serving greater Williamsport says he participates in White House task force efforts to try and reduce waste, abuse and fraud, particularly as it pertains to Medicaid and home health care. U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, told those in a tele-town hall this week that he ...