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New system establishes standard 911 protocol

The Lycoming County Commissioners’ approval of an agreement with Priority Dispatch will establish a standard protocol regarding how dispatchers at the 911 call center will take certain calls and then maintain a continuity based on certain crises. The dispatchers will then be able to maintain ...

Dozens displaced in Sunday afternoon fire

At least two dozen residents were displaced Sunday afternoon when a two-alarm fire broke out in a second-floor apartment at the Mary Slaughter Homes on Brandon Place. There were no reports of injuries, and all tenants — some assisted by city firefighters — safely made it out of the ...

Montgomery area schools’ budget has tax increase

A proposed 2026-27 school year budget approved by the Montgomery Area School District Tuesday night included a 0.84 mil real estate tax increase. The increase will bring the millage rate to 19.88%, District Business Manager and Board Secretary Grant Evangelisti said. In other financial ...

Young Industries water tower in Muncy removed

MUNCY - A familiar and long-standing fixture of the Muncy skyline came down recently, marking the end of an era for both Young Industries and the broader community. On April 30, the nearly 100-foot-tall historic water tower at Young Industries, 16 Painter St., was removed after standing for ...

Williamsport Area School Board schedules commencement

For the last few months at every meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board, the progress on construction at the stadium has been measured by will enough work be done in time to hold commencement there on June 4, and as of this month, it looks like it will be a go–that is if the weather ...