Hearing on Muncy Township data center proposal slated for Nov. 6

October 10, 2026

For those paying attention to the legal maneuvers over a proposed data center in Muncy Township, get ready to follow the bouncing ball. A hearing on the matter is scheduled before Lycoming County Judge William P. Carlucci at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 in county court. Carlucci will hear an argument in what is known as a “motion to quash,” filed by Samuel E. Wiser Jr., attorney and other counsel with Salzmann Hughes, P.C., Chambersburg. The firm represents proposed data center developer - DANKO Holdings II, LP/Fishlips, LLC, which on April 28 submitted a conditional use application to ...

State denies request to extend deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games

October 10, 2026

The state Supreme Court on Friday denied two requests to extend the deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games, paving the way for the mass removal of the machines from bars, convenience stores, and social clubs, like American Legions and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. There are about 112 locations throughout Lycoming County with 70,000 across the Commonwealth. Three lawmakers, including state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, a leading co-sponsor of legislation that calls for a $500-per-machine fee, and a consortium of skills game operators had filed emergency petitions ...

Loyalsock Township School Board passes variety of items

October 10, 2026

The Loyalsock Township School Board passed a variety of items at its monthly meeting Wednesday. In staffing, the board approved Donna Moyer as a full-time custodian, at an hourly rate of $17.10, effective Oct. 6; Meshia Chapman as a part-time food service employee, at an hourly rate of $16, effective date to be determined; the termination of Curt Houseknecht as a Head Cook Supervisor, effective Sept. 11; and acknowledged the resignations of Karen Pikunas and Cera McQuillen, both as a food service employees, effective Sept. 23. In other matters, the board adopted Policy 822 regarding ...

‘Our job as adults is to listen’: Youth voice concerns at council meeting

October 9, 2026

The first Youth Council meeting attracted area young people ranging in age from 9 through their teen years, eager to share their viewpoints, concerns and desires for the community they live in. Two elected officials were there to hear them out. Williamsport City Councilman Jonah Milliken, ...

Montoursville restaurant manager facing illegal re-entry, other charges

October 9, 2026

A Montoursville restaurant manager has been indicted and charged by officials from the Department of Homeland Security with illegal re-entry and allegedly employing individuals who were undocumented, many with false Social Security numbers. Jose Felix Ramirez-Cabrera, who was living in the ...

Senate passes bill to limit use of firefighting foam with toxic elements

October 9, 2026

A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate recently, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Allentown, sponsors of the measure. According to the news ...