City of Williamsport votes in favor of putting together Home Rule Study Commission

May 21, 2026

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election show a proposal to establish a Home Rule Study Commission winning with about 63.6% of the vote, or 1,745 “yes” votes. The proposal was to elect a commission to explore the possibility of Home Rule with the help of a state-funded consultant. Candidates Dante Miele-Elion, Liz Miele, Valerie Fessler, Brianna Stetts, Andrew Dincher, Caroline Payne and J. David Smith also were elected to serve on that commission, according to the unofficial election results on Lycoming County’s website. After a period of nine months, the ...

Downtown Muncy kicks off Fourth Friday season

May 21, 2026

Downtown Muncy’s Fourth Friday series returns for the 2026 season on Friday, May 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., bringing live music, family fun, local vendors, and community spirit back to Main Street. Kicking off the evening is Brandon Lusk, an acoustic singer-songwriter known for his smooth blend ...

Annual Lycoming County Memorial Day service to feature highly decorated Air Force veteran as guest speaker

May 20, 2026

The annual Lycoming County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the county’s Veterans Memorial Park, West Fourth Street and Wahoo Drive, Williamsport, at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23. The event is co-sponsored by the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park Commission and the Lycoming County ...

Parades and ceremonies planned for Memorial Day weekend throughout Lycoming County

May 20, 2026

Memorial Day parades and events are happening in communities in Lycoming County to honor the brave men and women of the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice. These parades have been either confirmed by the sponsoring agencies or held traditionally on Sunday or Monday: Sunday • ...

Elections official: Polls slow during Primary full of uncontested races

May 20, 2026

Contacted mid-morning Tuesday, Forrest Lehman, director of elections in the county, said that everything was pretty slow so far. “However, there are still many hours left before the polls close at 8 p.m., so there’s still a lot of time for voters to come out and vote,” he said. Almost ...

City of Williamsport to undergo transportation study for commuter safety

May 20, 2026

A transportation and engineering consulting firm is expected to start a study in the City of Williamsport on how to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists alike. City Council recently approved a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement between the city and ...