Lycoming Engines could face $60,000 fine from FAA

August 28, 2026

An airplane engine manufacturer in Williamsport may be hit with a $60,000 fine imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA is proposing a $60,000 civil penalty against Williamsport-based Lycoming Engines for alleged violations of federal aircraft maintenance regulations, according to FOX56 WOLF TV, a news partner with the Sun-Gazette. The FAA announced Wednesday that the allegations involve work performed on four Lycoming TEO-540-C1A engines in September 2024. According to the agency, the company’s aircraft repair station failed to follow the manufacturer’s ...

Kinley Rasmus’ Little League World Series run inspires next generation

August 28, 2026

FOX56WOLF — If there has been one player and one phrase that has defined this year’s Little League World Series, it has been none other than Kinley Rasmus of the Phenix City, Alabama, team and her “fear the bow” mentality. Looking around Lamade Stadium during Wednesday night’s ...

Part of Bloomingrove Road down to one lane for sewer project

August 28, 2026

Drivers should expect single‑lane traffic with flagging during daylight hours for a portion of Bloomingrove Road near Williamsport for a sewer improvement project, which will continue through Nov. 30, state officials said. The project, between Freedom Road in the city and north of Maybee ...

Neighbors find selling parking spots for Little League World Series goers a way to meet people ‘from all over the place’

August 27, 2026

Bill Olson moved to South Williamsport in 2025 from New Jersey and is now in full swing parking cars on his lawn during the Little League World Series. “It’s a cool experience because you meet people from all over the place,” said Olsen, as he tended to visitors pulling into his ...

Hughesville Borough Council considers data center ordinance

August 27, 2026

Hughesville Borough Council at its recent meeting briefly discussed passing an ordinance regulating data centers in the community. Attorney Zachary DuGan told council an important aspect of an ordinance would stipulate the type of zoning districts where a data center could be located. “You ...

City of Williamsport takes next step toward a possible change to Home Rule style of government

August 27, 2026

Williamsport City Council has approved the first phase of the Williamsport Government Study Commission budget and, as promised, 90% of the consultant cost is covered by a state grant. “Council has prioritized the Government Study Commission (GSC) as our current project with our Strategic ...