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Muncy Township Planning Commission weighs options on data center efforts

PENNSDALE — Property owners who might find themselves living with a data center as a neighbor spoke passionately about the effects that could have on their property value, water table and noise levels at a meeting of the Muncy Township Planning Commission. “I could go from having a ...

State House votes to revoke tax break for data center industry

The state House on Thursday gave bipartisan approval to revoking a sales tax exemption for equipment for data centers, with one supporter equating the industry frenzy in Pennsylvania to an irresponsible and speculative “gold rush.” Democratic Rep. Kyle Mullins of Lackawanna County said ...

South Williamsport School Board passes reduced tax increase in final budget

The South Williamsport School board passed a scaled back tax increase of .30 miles as part of its 2026-27 budget Monday night. The tentative budget introduced in April included a .50 mil increase. The increase will bring the district’s real estate tax to 19.65 mills. In other financial ...

US Army Field Band sponsorship carries special meaning

The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will bring their “America the Beautiful” performance to the Journey Bank Community Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 29. Sponsored by the law firm of Casale, Bonner, Hillman and Southard, PC., the stop on their summer 2026 tour ...