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City Treasurer's Office highlights programs to help local businesses
Williamsport, Pa. — Resources and funding programs are widely available to help local businesses, nonprofits, and residents, but are they widely known? City Treasurer Kevin Mackey says they aren't. "I think many programs are underutilized," he said. "There seems to be less interest in them over the years. COVID was one reason, but that's not the case now. And if we stop talking about these programs, people won't know they're...
$3 million-winning scratch off sold in Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Lycoming County sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off. The ticket was sold at a Sheetz on Westminster Drive in Williamsport and was a $3 Million Mega Stacks scratch-off ticket. The Sheetz will receive a a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The $3 Million Mega […]
Williamsport Regional Airport welcomes inaugural flight, revives commercial service
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — Commercial air service to Lycoming County began on Thursday. The Williamsport Regional Airport announced that commercial air service to the Lycoming County region, as well as surrounding counties, officially began with the inaugural Southern Airways Express flight from Dulles International Airport. The plane landed...
Pa. county to proceed with its first property reassessment in 20 years
WILLIAMSPORT — The first property reassessment in Lycoming County in 20 years will proceed as planned. That was ensured Thursday when the county commissioners approved a $3,484,620 appraisal services agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, Texas. Field work that will include taking a picture of each property is expected...
UPMC Williamsport celebrates trauma survivors
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC Williamsport marked National Trauma Awareness Month and National Trauma Survivors Day by organizing a special event that brought together trauma survivors and the medical teams that provided care for them. The event served as a celebration of life and highlighted the crucial role of having a local trauma center. Since obtaining its Level II Trauma Center designation in 2021, UPMC Williamsport has treated approximately 1,300 individuals...
Summer curfew for teens coming to several Jersey Shore towns
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — This summer, Jersey Shore towns are establishing a curfew for teenagers to avoid incidents such as wild parties on boardwalks and beaches. The curfew applies to those under the age of 18, who aren’t accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, local officials said. Teens who are caught outside during curfew […]
Local florist aims to spread joy and raise mental health awareness
Williamsport, Pa. — A local florist is aiming to create as many flower bouquets, and smiles, as possible. The Petal Parcel, located at 16 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, offers everyday flowers, funeral flower arrangements, flowers for small events, plants, gifts and more. Since she first began the operation in 2023, Heidi Lane, owner of The Petal Parcel, has become dedicated to working with the community, and giving back. ...
Police plan roving DUI patrols and checkpoints during Memorial Day Weekend
Throughout the holiday weekend, PSP Montoursville and PSP Selinsgrove will conduct roving DUI patrols and set up at least one DUI checkpoint. The checkpoint(s) will target high DUI-related crash areas based on compiled statistical data. PSP will also be on alert for seat belt violations. Make sure to wear a seat belt both for your own safety and to avoid being ticketed. In Union County, the North Central Highway Safety Network will have sheriff deputies and municipal police conduct DUI checkpoints on Route 45. Police also will be enforcing seat belt laws. PSP also wish to remind motorists of the "Duty of Driver in Emergency Response Areas" law. This law requires motorists to move to an open lane and/or reduce their driving speed when they see police stopped along a roadway with their emergency lights on, or other emergency vehicles with their lights activated.
Eagle Grange #1 arranges free 'History of the American Flag' program
Montgomery, Pa. — Get ready for Flag Day with Eagle Grange #1's feature program detailing the history of the American flag. The event will be presented by Mr. Rudy Mummey of Lewisburg, a vexillologist and flag collector who has been collecting for 68 years. He owns over 1,900 flags and takes a great interest in their history, symbolism, and usage. The free, public presentation about the U.S. flag will take...
Trespasser charged with theft
Williamsport, Pa. — A Williamsport woman who had been kicked out of a Family Dollar several years ago was caught stealing from the store in March, police say. Antoinette Shavon Slater, 29, walked out of the store at 328 Memorial Ave., on March 27 with a basket full of items, including jewelry, clothing, and cleaning items, according to charges. The items were worth a total of $130. Slater had been given trespass notice from that same store in 2020, records show. Slater, Louisa Street, is being charged with defiant trespass and retail theft. Docket sheet
Hughesville Jr./Sr. High School holds yearly May Day celebration
HUGHESVILLE, Pa. — Hughesville Jr./Sr. High School students cheered for their classmates inside the high school gym on Thursday. They enjoyed a fun field day full of sweets, games, and outdoor activities for the school's yearly May Day event. "And then, our last rotation, we do some kind of...
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