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Lycoming County commissioners talk cancellation of July 4 fireworks in Williamsport

The Lycoming County Commissioners want the public to know that they had nothing to do with the recent cancellation of the Fourth of July celebration by Williamsport, which was officially announced this week, after they “kind of got slammed,” according to Commissioner Marc Sortman. “I want to make it very clear, the three of us had no decision, nor were we invited to discuss the city’s decision to not hold a Fourth of July celebration. We were not consulted, as if we could even help…this office did not cancel Fourth of July celebrations in downtown Williamsport,” Sortman ...

Woman returns to South Williamsport from humanitarian efforts in Rwanda

Her name is Arlene Brown, and this former resident of Old Lycoming Township, Williamsport and South Williamsport, returned to her home state for a two-month visit back in September. In 2002, she established the Urukundo Foundation in Rwanda, Africa. The original purpose of her foundation ...

Panelists highlight importance of data centers in leading digital economy

Just as Marcellus Shale drilling for natural gas spurred the economy and provided abundant sources of natural gas, data centers are driving a new digital economy. Three panelists agreed at a discussion on the future of power delivery, held at the Genetti Hotel and Suites, that data centers are essential for cloud computing, logistics, AI — and the operation of nearly every sector of the digital world. The panelists at the event held by the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and supported by PPL Electric, included Christine Martin, president, PPL Electric Utilities; state ...

South Carolina man wanted for murder taken into custody in Williamsport

Wanted for allegedly stabbing to death another man during a confrontation in South Carolina’s Hampton County on Saturday, Johnathan Romig was taken into custody in Williamsport late Wednesday morning by agents assigned to the local U.S. Marshals Office. Agents received a tip that Romig, ...

City of Williamsport’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show to be moved due to safety concerns

The Fourth of July fireworks won’t take place in downtown Williamsport, as city officials work with event organizers to find another suitable location in Lycoming County where a celebration can be held on the nation’s 250th birthday. Mayor Derek Slaughter confirmed Wednesday that it was with “deep regret” the fireworks celebration won’t take place downtown. “This decision was not made lightly,” Slaughter said on a Facebook post. “As everyone is aware, this year’s holiday falls on a Saturday and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the celebration of our ...