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Lycoming County Commissioners comment on cost of trials

With their approval of four agreements related to professional services for the Troy Bailey death penalty case, the Lycoming County Commissioners commented on the cost to taxpayers for these cases. “These things, sadly, cost us as taxpayers a ton of money, millions, and you ask yourself ...

South school board approves several items

The South Williamsport School Board approved several items during its monthly meeting Monday night. The board gave its seal of approval to an Act 93 Compensation Plan, effective July 1 to June 30, 2030; first readings of policies including trauma invested approach, school wellness, ...

Rose Valley Lake being drained for work on dam

The drawdown of Rose Valley Lake in Gamble Township is underway as part of a $5 million state-driven dam rehabilitation project. The depth of the man-made lake, which is managed by the state Fish and Boat Commission, will, over the next few weeks, and depending on precipitation, be slowly ...

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

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

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 ...