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Police: Knife threats made during argument with woman
Williamsport, Pa. — A man allegedly threatened a woman while holding two knives inside a home in Williamsport. Coty Allen Schaffer, 24, "got mad and threatened to kill" his victim during an argument on May 18 near the 1600 block of Catherine Street, Officer Jacob Huling said. Schaffer grabbed two knives and stabbed a banister while making threats toward the victim, Huling added. Both people were in an upstairs bedroom...
Pa. township supervisor found to have violated state Ethics Act
WILLIAMSPORT — A township supervisor in Lycoming County has been found to have violated the state Ethics Act but his conduct was not so egregious to warrant referral to the attorney general’s office. The Ethics Commission in an order issued Tuesday found Old Lycoming Township Supervisor David W....
Liberty defense propels them into D4 Semifinals
MANSFIELD — The NP-Liberty Lady Mounties opened up their District 4 Class AAA title defense here on Wednesday, May 22 and in a low-scoring contest came away with a first-round, 3-0 victory over the eighth-seeded Hughesville Lady Spartans. “I told the girls after, they (Hughesville) played like a two-seed...
Arrest made in 2016 Williamsport homicide
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting in Lycoming County. Back in December of 2016, William Blackwell was shot and killed along Boyd Street in Williamsport. Last September, officers arrested Dawud Rogers in connection with Blackwell's homicide. Rogers, 42, faces criminal homicide...
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...
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...
$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...
Little League International earns pair of Telly Awards for excellence in storytelling
South Williamsport, Pa. — For the second consecutive year, Little League International has earned two Telly Awards for videos showcasing the Little League Baseball World Series experience and a highlight of Cuba's first-ever trip to the World Series. “Each year, the Little League Baseball World Series serves as a bucket-list experience for communities all around the world, and we take a lot of pride in showcasing the fun and excitement of what it means to be at the world’s largest youth sports tournament to the...
Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings a week. Preparing 74-year-old Rodger White to leave the house for the day can be...
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.
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. ...
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