To understand where Williamsport is today, it may be helpful to reflect on where America was nearly 75 years ago. When the 22nd Amendment to limit future presidents to two terms was passed, President Harry S Truman had not yet decided if he would seek a third term. Nobody doubted he had the ...
As the time of year marches on, South Williamsport, for more than 70 years, has shared with neighboring communities sort of a kick-off leading up to the fun and excitement of Halloween. The Mummers Parade brings community groups, high school marching bands out to meet children and families ...
The fights next door are loud. Sometimes they happen often; other times there are weeks or months between them. No matter the frequency, the pattern remains the same: An argument. A scream. A thump. Tears. The neighbors hear it all, but don’t help. Instead, they raise their eyebrows, ...
As technology continues to achieve stunning advancements, unfortunately the tools and tricks dishonest people can use to steal from our innocent friends, family and neighbors continue to improve as well. That’s why we are grateful for the proactive efforts of our county leadership — ...
The issues many Celoron residents raise concerning allowing cannabis to be sold in the village’s limits are the same ones we heard during the great opt-out debate of 2021. There were concerns over a negative influence on village youth if cannabis businesses were to open in Celoron – particularly if a shop were to open too close to the Celoron Village Park. There were concerns over increased marijuana use in the village if the village lifts its prohibition on dispensaries and on-site consumption businesses and a potential increase in crime. We haven’t seen many of those concerns ...
We are happy that students at the Pennsylvania College of Technology found their skills are in high demand for prospective careers at a recent career fair. “The strong turnout at the Career Fair reflects both the strength of our employer partnerships and the value of an applied technology ...
