A Williamsport company involved in releasing more than 11,000 gallons of liquid waste used in the natural gas fracking industry from a storage tank last Aug. 17 was issued notices of violation recently that it had not met deadlines set in administrative orders by the state Department of ...

Just weeks into 2026, many people are focused on their new year’s resolutions, which may include living a healthier life. Part of that journey can include improving spiritual and mental health, and a new wellness center is offering help in doing just that. Earth Studio, 370 Broad St., ...

Muncy Township supervisors say they must meet payroll obligations by Thursday for township employees including police and road maintenance crew. That has been made an urgent challenge with the departure before this year of the office manager, Gwen Pidcoe, the three supervisors acknowledged ...

The City of Williamsport has a sewage enforcement officer and alternate approved for 2026. John Giacomi is the sewage enforcement officer and Mike McClain is the alternate again for the year, said Bill Scott, city engineer. The state Department of Environmental Protection requires the city to ...

A passing of the torch occurred at the Williamsport Bureau of Fire on Monday morning as Tracey Harer was sworn in as the new chief of the department by city clerk of 16 years, Janice Frank. “I got to know Tracey over the last few years, particularly as we worked through the union ...

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, has been elected to chair the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) for 2026. “In reclaiming the gavel, Yaw said he intends to lead the commission in driving innovative policies that will support the newly revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed ...