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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 · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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 · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

Seneca Resources grant helps Habitat for Humanity build new home

Williamsport, Pa. — Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity has received a $10,000 grant from Seneca Resources Company to support construction of a new affordable home at 1626 Scott St. in Williamsport. The grant supports Habitat’s Path to Homeownership program, which helps local families achieve safe, stable, and affordable homeownership. The Scott Street home is the fourth of six planned for the street as part of Habitat’s five-year initiative to build 11 homes in Williamsport and South Williamsport. As part of the grant, Seneca employees volunteered on two active Habitat construction projects on Oct. 20. Volunteers removed the construction fence and handled lawn maintenance at 508 Fifth Ave. and started a Home Preservation Program project across the street at 507 Fifth Ave., preparing the exterior walls for new siding. The Home Preservation Program provides minor exterior home repairs at no cost to homeowners. “This generous support helps make projects like this possible and moves us one step closer to providing another local family with a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Dana Brigandi, director of development at Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity. “Volunteers are crucial to the success of Habitat’s mission, and we are so thankful for the hardworking crew

Williamsport, PA · 13h

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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 10d

Times Leader

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Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 6d

WETM 18 News

Elmira seeks grants to clean up First Baptist Church site

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — If anyone has driven through downtown Elmira in the past two years, they’ve seen the debris that used to be the First Baptist Church. It burned down in a fire, and now the City of Elmira is trying to get the funds to clean it up. “It’s really depressing quite frankly […]

Elmira, NY · 9d

NorthcentralPA.com

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 · 2d

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Garrity wishes Shapiro well in concession speech, hints he's more interested in White House than Pennsylvania

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacey Garrity took the stage at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Wyoming County a little before 9 p.m. to congratulate Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on his “hard-fought victory.”. Shapiro easily beat Garrity, with the Associated Press calling the race for Shapiro at 8:01 p.m., just one...

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Danville Veterans Monument Seeks Names Of Service Members

DANVILLE — Organizers of a veterans monument in Danville’s Memorial Park are seeking names of those who served in recent wars. VFW Post 298 and Montour County Veterans Affairs are collecting submissions for the Global War on Terrorism Monument. Eligible veterans served during Desert Shield or Desert Storm,...

Danville, PA · 1d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Bridges dedicated in memory of two who got things done

WELLSBORO — Two bridges on the Pine Creek Rail Trail Extension were dedicated in memory of two people who gave much time and energy to the project. On Oct. 30, the bridges were dedicated in memory of Mary Worthington, the former executive director of the Wellsboro Chamber and Growth Resources of Wellsboro, and Joe Shabloski, whose company performed much of the work on the trail.

Wellsboro, PA · 2d

LehighValleyLive.com

A mountain of coal waste is burning. For this Pa. town, the scars run deeper

LOCUST GAP — The majestic fall scene belies the 1,000-degree-plus coal refuse fire burning just a mile away. A little more than a week ago, fog and smoke blotted out visibility to near zero. Roads closed, and a state of emergency was declared. But on this Wednesday, the air...

Northumberland County, PA · 1d

NewsRadio WILK

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Challengers File Massive 1,126-Page Legal Complaint to Halt Luzerne County Anti-Discrimination Referendum

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21

The following are Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21:. • Stephen Solovey and Margaret A. Solovey to Gensy E. Pena Polanco and Gensy E. Pena Polanco, $175,000, Plains Township. • Union Home Mortgage Corp. to Morban Properties LLC, $115,950, 1008 Ridge St., Hanover Township. • Michelle...

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

WBRE

Hardware store celebrates 51-years of Christmasland

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas spirit is on full display at a Luzerne County hardware store. Main Hardware on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating 51 years of Christmasland. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and just about every holiday decoration imaginable. Mayor Brown led a ceremonial […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre to dedicate Parsons Park Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day

A dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial at Parsons Park will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Veterans Day. Th

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 22h

Times Leader

State awards $980,500 to clean up former Wilkes-Barre incinerator site

State Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced Friday the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) approved $980,

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 22h

Times Leader

UGI gas main work begins Nov. 9 in Wilkes-Barre

UGI Utilities will begin a system upgrade project on Monday, Nov. 9, in Wilkes-Barre. The natural gas main replacement supports the

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 3d

State College

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 · 3d

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