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Saving Grace Shelter to gain new owners by end of this year

Before 2026 ends, the Saving Grace Shelter temporary homeless shelter on the corner of Grace and Campbell streets will be owned and operated by Next Step Ministries of Williamsport Inc., formerly known as Code Blue. The shelter is currently owned by the American Rescue Workers (ARW), which has operated it since 2011. According to information from ARW, the sales agreement between the two non-profits “represents an important step forward for both organizations, allowing each to sharpen its focus on its core mission while strengthening services available to individuals experiencing ...

Legendary first baseman Steve Garvey recounts career at annual Grand Slam Breakfast

Those attending the Grand Slam Breakfast at the Genetti Hotel and Suites before the opening pitch of the Little League World Series Wednesday were treated to a unique hour-long interview with legendary first baseman Steve Garvey. Garvey used his keen sense of ability to recall the distant and ...

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Noisy data center debate goes on while lawmakers are on summer break

Doing nature study or creative writing can prompt Anna Clement to hold class for her four kids in the backyard - the outdoors “brings them joy,” she says - but now she worries about a potential threat to the peace and quiet. The same worry is being felt just beyond the trees at the edge ...

Paving to continue for Maynard and other Williamsport streets

Maynard Street in Williamsport will continue to be paved soon, this time from the railroad tracks north to First Street, along with several other city paving projects using liquid fuels money. City Council has approved a streets paving contract of $811,438 with Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. after ...

Grants awarded to local agricultural businesses

Local agriculture businesses received state grants as part of their innovative processes. In Lycoming County, Derek Wheeland will receive $129,800 for an artificial intelligence-driven lumber scanning and automated lumber stacker. The Potting Bench, South Williamsport, received $79,997 for a ...