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Williamsport City Council holds off on changes to curfew

A juvenile curfew in Williamsport is going to see further revisions after city officials received feedback on the proposed 9 p.m. start time instead of where it is now at 11 p.m. and issues related with increasing fines for curfew violation. City Council first heard from residents, then listened as city Police Chief Justin Ottaviano described why police need this and then talked amongst themselves before tabling or delaying it for revision purposes. The 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. proposal along with increased fines/penalties was believed to need further review with input from community groups ...

Downtown bookstore’s expansion adds more choices, events

The Otto Bookstore, one of America’s oldest independently owned bookstores, is located in the heart of Williamsport and its recent expansion is fast becoming a real page turner. The bookstore at 107 W. Fourth St. has physically expanded in size to make space that will double its available ...

‘Lives can change’: GEO Reentry holds spring graduation

GEO Reentry Services held their Spring 2026 Transitional Ceremony at the Community Theatre League Thursday morning, celebrating 50 participants who triumphed over substance abuse through the reentry program. Program Director Nicole English said this was the highest number of graduates in ...

Flick announces $1.5 million for Susquehanna Riverwalk

More than $1 million in grant funding has been secured for the Susquehanna Riverwalk. The trail received $1.5 million through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program. “Outdoor recreation is one of our ...

Lycoming County commissioners call for community to solve juvenile issues

Following a meeting this week where officials in Williamsport discussed ways to deal with the increasing issues involving juveniles, the Lycoming County Commissioners are calling members of the community, including parents, local non-profit organizations, school administrators, representatives ...

Montoursville school board passes proposed budget with tax hike

The Montoursville Area School Board approved a preliminary budget for next fiscal year that includes a tax millage increase of 0.56 on real estate. Under the proposed spending plan, properties having an assessed value of $121,000 – the median for the district - will absorb an additional $68 ...