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Former Muncy Township zoning officer addresses application for data center

A former Muncy Township zoning officer disputes a township supervisor’s version and timeline of events leading up to when the township first received a site plan and application for a preliminary zoning opinion for a data center on John Brady Drive. “That isn’t factual,” said Victor Marquardt, the former zoning officer in the township, of the reference made at this week’s meeting by Supervisor Terri Lauchle, chair, to this being pushed through as a “warehouse.” “I told her it needs to be denied as a use not provided for, and the developer, if they so choose, would apply ...

Pennsdale Fire Company sues Muncy Township

Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Co., which has parked its apparatus outside its station because of a sewage backup that occurred in April, filed civil action Friday in Lycoming County Court against the township and its board of supervisors. A hearing is scheduled on the matter at 9 a.m. on ...

Williamsport schools in ‘full prep’ for next school year

The Williamsport Area School District is “rocking and rolling for next year,” according to Superintendent Timothy S. Bowers, as they close out the 2025-26 school year and continue preparing for the fall. He pointed out that the district is in “full prep for next year,” with several items on the agenda at the recent school board meeting reflecting agreements for services. “A lot of stuff gets done in the summer,” he explained. He told the school board that although the district is still seeking to fill various positions, currently most of the teaching positions for ...

Williamsport celebrates Juneteenth

Janelle Diggs-Drummond, joined by Shantay Hall, of the YWCA, speak at the Williamsport Community Juneteenth Celebration. Stand-ins for Dayana Baines and Taali Buie delivered speeches and accepted the crowns for Mr. and Miss Juneteenth.

Community turns out for Juneteenth celebration

Under clear skies, area residents turned out in force for the Williamsport Community Juneteenth Celebration Friday afternoon. Breezy conditions were not enough to blow away the spirit and commemoration of Freedom Day.