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Williamsport man arrested for Monday shooting; victim recovering

The man arrested in connection with Monday’s shooting in the 600 block of Green Street was Christian L. Campbell, who was found lying in the middle of the street when officers responded to the neighborhood to investigate a report of shots fired about 3 p.m., according to city police. Officers initially believed Campbell, 22, of 613 Green St., was the gunshot victim, but it turned out that he had fallen in the street and hit his head, according to what he told officers. He is alleged to have shot Collin Smith, 35, who was found in a neighbor’s home with gunshot wounds to his ...

Agreement for work on Lycoming County Veterans Park reached

Just in time for the annual Memorial Day service in Lycoming County on May 23 at 11 a.m., the City of Williamsport and Pennsylvania College of Technology have another agreement to help beautify and improve Veterans Memorial Park. A recent agreement approved by city council is for an ...

Event at Muncy’s Waldron Park celebrates the Earth

The inaugural Arbor Day festivities at Waldron Park in Muncy on Saturday included a tree planting in honor Muncy art teacher Nella Storm along with a demonstration of proper pruning techniques, vendors and activities for children. Plans to have the event become an annual affair is a ...

Historical fiction writer to speak at James V Brown Library Gala

The James V. Brown Library has announced the return of an in-person author experience at the 2026 Library Gala, featuring best-selling author Bruce Holsinger. The event will take place Sept. 10 at the Williamsport Country Club. After hosting a virtual author for the past few years, the ...

Candidates for Home Rule Commission to meet public

Candidates for the proposed Home Rule Study Commission will host a public meet-and-greet and information session on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St. The free event is open to all residents and will provide an overview of Home Rule - a form of ...