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Wade sworn in as Lycoming County DA after Marino resigns

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County has a new district attorney following the abrupt resignation of the county's chief prosecutor this week. Former First Assistant District Attorney Martin Wade was sworn in Friday as Lycoming County’s new district attorney, succeeding Tom Marino, who resigned the same day, citing health concerns. Assistant District Attorney Phoebe Yates was also sworn in as first assistant district attorney. She is the first woman to hold the first assistant position in the history of the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. Under Pennsylvania law, the first assistant automatically assumes the district attorney’s office when the elected district attorney resigns mid-term. Wade will serve the remainder of Marino’s term, which ends in November 2027. The office will be on the ballot next year. Marino, 74, announced earlier this week that he was stepping down. In a letter to county residents, he described the decision as “a mix of sadness and gratitude” and said he was leaving “due to a combination of health reasons.” He had previously served as Lycoming County district attorney from 1992 to 2002 before becoming U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and later serving multiple terms in Congress. Wade has been first assistant

Lycoming County, PA · 16h

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Williamsport council accepts bid for vacant City Hall building 5-2

Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to accept the only bid that came in for the former City Hall building at 245 W. Fourth Street, and to move ahead with negotiating a sales agreement. Scott Williams, assistant director of community and economic development and planning, told council the city received a single bid for $455,000 when the invitation-for-bids period closed Sept. 30. After review, staff found the bid complete and compliant. The resolution accepts that bid and authorizes the city to proceed with a sales agreement. Solicitors will negotiate the details, and the finished agreement will have to come back before council for a separate vote. The building sits in the central business district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It would be sold as-is. Terms expected to be worked into the agreement include protections against demolition or major exterior changes, along with a possible right of first refusal for the city if the buyer later decides to sell. The buyer is JBAS Realty of Jessup, owned by John Basalyga. JBAS has indicated it plans to renovate the building for residential use while keeping the exterior intact. The same firm submitted a higher

Williamsport, PA · 18h

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Williamsport ranks second in Pa. cities where young adults want to build careers at home

Williamsport, Pa. — More than half of young Pennsylvanians say they want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a new survey, with Williamsport ranking second statewide among cities where that commitment is strongest. A resume.io survey of 3,052 adults ages 18–35 found that 51% of young Pennsylvanians are committed to putting down professional roots in their hometowns. Family ties and lower costs of living topped the list of reasons, and those willing to accept lower pay to stay local said they would take an average 10.5% salary cut. The survey ranked cities by the number of respondents who said they planned to stay or return, with a minimum of 50 responses per city. The top three Pennsylvania cities were: ErieWilliamsportAltoona In Williamsport, technical education and manufacturing support skilled careers in the region. UPMC Williamsport is Lycoming County’s largest employer. Pennsylvania College of Technology trains workers for fields ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare, while companies such as West Pharmaceutical Services and ANDRITZ offer additional specialist roles. That mix of education and local employment creates pathways that do not automatically require leaving the Susquehanna Valley. Erie ranked first, citing a mix of manufacturing, healthcare,

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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Council in Pa. city appears poised to sell its historic but condemned old city hall

WILLIAMSPORT — Williamsport City Council appears poised to approve the sale of the historic but condemned City Hall to Lackawanna County developer. The sale to JBAS Realty of Jessup for $455,000 is on the council’s Thursday meeting agenda. Four of the council’s seven members met as a committee...

Williamsport, PA · 3d
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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

Union County, PA · 15h

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CBICC is 2026 Chamber of the Year

CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Chamber of the Year Awards. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the association’s awards ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, as part of the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 26-28, 2026.

Centre County, PA · 2d

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PennDOT secretary visits Lewisburg roundabout site near U.S. 15

Lewisburg, Pa. — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll visited the intersection of Hospital Drive and JPM Road in Kelly Township, Union County, where a roundabout is planned through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. Carroll met with local and elected officials at the site and discussed the planned work, which includes building a roundabout, widening and realigning the approach roads, adding signs and other improvements meant to improve traffic flow and safety, according to PennDOT. The $1.2 million project is aimed at improving access to medical facilities, stores and restaurants along U.S. 15, PennDOT said. Construction is expected in 2027. Joining Carroll were Kelly Township Supervisor David Hassenplug, Sen. Gene Yaw, and PennDOT Assistant District Executive Gerald Wertz. More on the program can be viewed here .

Lewisburg, PA · 2d

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Lycoming County DA Tom Marino resigns

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lycoming County District Attorney Thomas Marino announced his resignation Wednesday, with his final day set for Friday, Nov. 6. Marino was in office as Lycoming County District Attorney from 1992 to 2002, and from 2024 until his final day on Friday November 6, according to a release from Marino’s office. In […]

Lycoming County, PA · 2d

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Union County Officials Address Duplicate Mail-In Ballots

LEWISBURG — One area county mailed out too many ballots. Union County election officials say some voters received duplicate mail-in ballots because of a printing error by an outside vendor. The county issued a statement Monday acknowledging the mistake and assuring voters the problem has been addressed. Officials say...

Union County, PA · 4d

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Pennsylvania university offers ‘tuition pledge’ to local counties

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (WHTM) — Certain students in some local counties will have tuition covered if they choose to go to a certain Pennsylvania college. Susquehanna University is offering to cover tuition for eligible students from Dauphin, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties in our area as part of what they’re calling the “Susquehanna Tuition Pledge.” It […]

Selinsgrove, PA · 2d

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Voters make their way to the polls in central Pennsylvania

Voters can be seen trickling in and out of the Citizens Hose Company Number 5 station in Lock Haven, casting their vote. Gerald F. Poponack Sr. tells Newswatch 16 he's been voting since he was 18, making his way to the polls because he's concerned about the current state of the economy. "It's tough, it's tough, dollar don't stretch far anymore, especially with the gas and the groceries and stuff, so I guess they're working on it; you just have to trust them, that's all you know, that's all."

Lock Haven, PA · 3d

NorthcentralPA.com

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West Branch firemen to provide gear to Lycoming, Sullivan fire departments

Montoursville, Pa. — The West Branch Firemen’s Association will distribute standardized rural water supply equipment to fire departments across Lycoming and Sullivan counties during an Oct. 31 event in Montoursville. The distribution is the result of a regional standardization project led by the association to improve rural water supply operations, the process fire departments use to move water to fires in areas without hydrants. Departments will receive 3-inch locking Storz adapters and 5-inch clappered Siamese appliances, paid for with support from local partners and donors. The locking Storz adapters create a consistent, secure connection at water fill sites, so any apparatus from any participating department can connect the same way at any site in the region. The clappered Siamese appliances let crews offload large volumes of water from tankers and engines at a fire, feeding attack lines and water distribution systems without interrupting the flow. Equipment incompatibility between departments has long slowed rural water shuttle operations, the association said. In a water shuttle, tankers cycle continuously between a fill site and the fire scene; every delay at the connection point adds minutes to turnaround time and reduces the water available at the fire. Standardizing the connections is meant to shorten

Lycoming County, PA · 3d

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Mill Hall Sheetz remodel construction underway after Oct. 19 closing

Mill Hall, Pa. — Construction is underway at the Sheetz in Mill Hall, Clinton County, which closed Oct. 19 for a remodeling project. The convenience store and gas station closed Monday, Oct. 19, as crews began preparing for the renovation. On Friday, Oct. 30, construction crews and heavy equipment were working at the property. Excavation equipment, construction materials and workers were visible as work continued on the site. The remodeling project is expected to keep the location closed for several months. While construction continues, customers will need to use other nearby convenience stores and fuel stations.

Mill Hall, PA · 3d

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PACP Announces Its 2027 Board of Directors

Source: Tiffany Fulmer Ott – Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) has announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors who will officially take office on January 1, 2027:. Officers Chair – Christa Lundy, Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce. Chair-Elect –...

Pennsylvania · 4d

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UPMC Williamsport and Muncy nurses honored with DAISY Awards

Williamsport, Pa. — Three UPMC nurses in Lycoming County were recently honored with DAISY Awards after grateful families described them going above and beyond, staying past their shifts and comforting loved ones through some of their hardest days. Emily Beaver, BSN, ICU, UPMC Williamsport; Jake Marshalek, BSN, senior clinician, Emergency Department, UPMC Muncy; and Monica Bressler, BSN, 2 Main, UPMC Muncy, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Emily was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared: “My mother was admitted to the ICU after suffering a massive heart attack. During an incredibly difficult time for our family, Emily exemplified everything the DAISY Award represents. She performed very well under pressure and demonstrated exceptional knowledge and clinical expertise while confidently answering a barrage of tough questions from a concerned family. She was patient, approachable, compassionate, and never made us feel rushed. She even stayed past her shift to ensure we understood my mother’s condition and care plan. Even when assigned to another area, she stopped by to check on my mother. Our entire family felt reassured knowing Emily was caring for our mom.” Jake was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared: “My

Williamsport, PA · 4d

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DOJ lines to report election, voting interference

(WBRE/WYOU) — Want to report allegations of possible voting violations or interference this election season? Find out where you can call to submit your complaint. The Department of Justice says they aim to deter and combat those who would interfere with elections. This includes protection from “paid individuals coming into districts to disrupt campaigns, to […]

Williamsport, PA · 4d

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Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 7

Their ranks are thinning, and they might be a little rounder around the middle from the times in which their youths were “touched with fire,” but their patriotic ardor hasn’t faded, and they will be stepping off at the annual Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade this Saturday, November 7, in Hughesville at 2 p.m. or 1400 hours, military time.

Lycoming County, PA · 3d

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Demolition scheduled for former Triangle Tavern

Loyalsock Township, Pa. — Demolition is slated soon for the former Triangle Tavern building on Shiffler Avenue in Loyalsock Township. Township manager Bill Burdett said a Journey Bank branch building with a drive-through will be built in its place. "Journey Bank is going to occupy that lot and the adjacent lot," Burdett said, referring to the lot where the former Keystone Furniture Restoration stands. The nearby clothing store, Colony Classics, will remain, according to Burdett. Burdett was not aware of a scheduled date yet for demolition, but expects it will occur by sometime this week. Fencing was recently put around the historic pink building, which is close to 100 years old. The Triangle Tavern closed in 2013 after operating as a popular Italian restaurant for more than 50 years under the Casale family. The building at 300 Shiffler Avenue has stood vacant since, with several interested buyers over the years. Several years ago, Harkness Real Estate Partners proposed to build an apartment and retail complex in its place but those plans fell through. Now, after sitting empty for close to 13 years there will be movement with redevelopment. "We're happy to see something go in there," Burdett said. In other

Loyalsock Township, PA · 11d

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Soil cleanup to slow I-180 east traffic in Williamsport on Nov. 3

Williamsport, Pa. — An environmental contractor will clean up soil along Interstate 180 east of Williamsport on Tuesday, Nov. 3, PennDOT said. Crews will be cleaning the eastbound right (driving) lane and shoulder of I-180 at the ramp from Jefferson Lane, east of the Route 15/Market Street Bridge. Traffic using the on-ramp will also be compressed. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect moderate delays and should watch for slow-moving traffic and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway, PennDOT said. Drivers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com , by calling 5-1-1 or through the 511PA smartphone app.

Williamsport, PA · 4d

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District Attorney in Lycoming County announces resignation

Lycoming County, PA · 2d