Prices for regular gasoline at pumps in Muncy-Williamsport locations were either just below or rising above the $3 mark this week. They are expected to rise a bit as the war in the Mideast continues. The war has sent shudders through global energy markets, mainly due to the impact of oil ...
A state legislator has introduced a bill that would exempt Lycoming County and six others from the state’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program. “I hear people loud and clear and I get to work,” said Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, who serves the 84th House ...
Planning for the 2026 Williamsport Soap Box Derby is underway, and the organizers are seeking drivers from 7 to 18 years of age for this years’ race day on June 13. Sign-ups are available on the Williamsport Soap Box Derby Facebook page or by following the QR code. An informational ...
Legislation establishing a 15-foot buffer zone for police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians and paramedics responding as part of their duty and penalties for violating that “halo,” has been proposed by a state lawmaker serving the region. Just like a similar halo law in ...
Getting a basic life support ambulance out of the fire house door with a qualified driver and emergency medical technician when people call 911. This is the whole purpose of House Bill 996, according to state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, who said in a recent stop at the Sun-Gazette that ...
The City of Williamsport recently promoted Williamsport Bureau of Police Capt. Justin Ottaviano to the position of chief, according to the city police Crime Watch website. He was administered the oath of office by Mayor Derek Slaughter, according to the post. Ottaviano replaces former Chief ...