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Gas Well Boom Puts Flatbed Hauling Back to Work in North Central PA

Sit in a diner off US-220 near Williamsport and you’ll probably hear it from the next booth: the rigs are busy again. After a couple of slow years, drilling crews are back on pads across Lycoming and Bradford counties. Each pad needs steel, mats and machinery hauled up roads mostly built for milk trucks and school buses. Almost all of it rides on open decks, which is why flatbed hauling services in the region are booked out again. The activity shows up in the numbers: as Penn Business Report notes, citing the Independent Fiscal Office , Pennsylvania drilled 446 new wells in 2025, up 44.3% and the first annual increase since 2022, with Lycoming and Bradford among the five counties that produced 70% of the state’s gas. More wells mean more freight, and most of it won’t fit in a box. Casing pipe comes in long joints, often 40 feet or more. Rig mats are big and awkward. Pump skids and wellhead parts get lifted on and off with a crane or a large loader. What the roads are like up there Getting to a well pad in Bradford County is rarely a straight shot. You can run US-6 into

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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Record 104 teams fill Hughesville for second Veterans Day Freedom Cup

A record 104 youth soccer teams from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and West Virginia came to the East Lycoming Soccer Complex this past weekend for the second annual Veterans Day Freedom Cup, a two-day tournament that crowned 20 champions and raised money for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. The field of U9...

Hughesville, PA · 1d
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History of the Montgomery lounge Company, part 2

(Editor’s Note: This is part two of a multi-part story. The third part will be published in next week’s issue of The Luminary.) The Montgomery Lounge Company was founded in 1898 by James Miller. The following year the factory was built and the employees were crafting lounges and couches. The opening brought the number of the town’s factories to six.

Montgomery, PA · 1d
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 12, 2026

LOYALSOCK BANK BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER POLICE CHASE. A Lebanon County man is jailed after allegedly breaking into a Woodlands Bank branch in Loyalsock Township Saturday night. State police say Nicholas Buschbacher triggered a burglar alarm at the East Third Street bank, then fled. Troopers later spotted his truck in South Williamsport, where he allegedly refused to stop, ran several stop signs and crashed into a parked car. Police say he had a key stolen from the bank. Buschbacher faces burglary and other charges and is jailed on 150-thousand dollars bail.

Loyalsock Township, PA · 1d

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Exploring the West Branch of the Susquehanna through art

Go behind-the-scenes to learn how an art exhibit was created, inspired by the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its presence across Central Pennsylvania’s landscape. Dr. Marisa C. Sánchez explains how she came up with the idea for the river-themed exhibit at the Lycoming College Art Gallery, Williamsport, where she’s an assistant professor of art history.

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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Southern hip hop band bringing Y2K vibes to Bar on Market

Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport music fans can look forward to a night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment as REHAB takes over The Side Bar Stage at The Bar on Market on Thursday, Nov. 12. Known for their infectious sound and fan-favorite hits, REHAB will bring a live performance packed with songs that have kept audiences singing along for years. Expect to hear popular tracks including Sittin' at a Bar, 1980 and Drinkin' Problem, along with fresh material from the band's latest album, California Sober. The evening will feature two opening acts before REHAB takes the stage, making for a full night of live entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. For fans looking to make the evening even more memorable, both general admission and VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available. The VIP experience offers more than just a concert ticket, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy dinner, meet the band, collect autographs, and spend time with the members of REHAB before the show. The exclusive pre-show experience will take place in The Bar on Market's private upstairs cigar lounge, Cigars on Market. Buy tickets online through The Bar on Market EventBrite or check out

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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PA Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million sold

(WHTM)– A lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold in Pennsylvania last week, according to the PA Lottery. The PA Lottery said that a retailer in Lycoming County sold a $1 million-winning Million Dollar Win It All Scratch-Off last week. Nittany MinitMart in Loyalsock Township will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. […]

Lycoming County, PA · 2d

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Bridge Work To Cause Delays On Route 54

DANVILLE — Drivers along Route 54 in Montour County can expect more and longer delays next week as a $30 million intersection and bridge reconstruction continues. PennDOT says crews will begin moving a crane into position Monday to remove existing beams from the Mahoning Creek bridge. The work is...

Montour County, PA · 8h

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Columbia, Lycoming County libraries win state grants

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming

Lycoming County, PA · 2d

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Planning a Funeral in Williamsport: What Families Can Handle and Where Professionals Help

Planning a funeral in Williamsport involves key decisions. Find out how families can work with professionals for a smooth process. Planning a Funeral in Williamsport: What Families Can Handle and Where Professionals Help. Planning a funeral in Williamsport doesn’t have to mean learning every form and procedure at once. The...

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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Episode #150: From Finance to Hot Tubs: Marshall Welch’s Journey

On The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Host Megan Kendrick interviews Marshall Welch, president and principal owner of PDC Spas, about the company’s legacy and future after he and partners acquired it in February 2024 from longtime owners David and Linda Livingston. Welch shares his background in finance, international business in post–Berlin Wall Europe, corporate turnarounds, and owning a medical device company, and explains he was drawn to PDC’s manufacturing quality, strong employee pride, and the desire to keep production in Williamsport. They discuss product refreshes and upcoming launches, expanding breadth across hot tubs, swim spas, and cold plunge offerings, and positioning toward health, wellness, and longevity buyers. Kendrick describes PDC’s efficient, clean factory layout and long-tenured workforce, while Welch highlights complex hot tub internals, robotic drilling, three-layer fiberglass freestanding shells, and the new 7,500-square-foot showroom used for wet testing, dealer training, and customer visits.

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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Montour Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Fake Jury Duty Warrants

DANVILLE — Montour County residents are being warned about a phone scam. The scheme involves callers falsely claiming people have warrants for missing jury duty. The county sheriff says scammers disguise their phone numbers to appear legitimate and use personal information to gain victims’ trust. Callers then demand...

Montour County, PA · 2d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Danville Route 11 paving finishes two weeks early

Danville, Pa. — A $1.6 million paving project on Route 11 in Danville Borough and Mahoning Township, Montour County, is complete, PennDOT announced Tuesday. The project finished two weeks ahead of schedule, the department said. HRI, Inc. was the prime contractor for the resurfacing between Railroad Street in Danville Borough and Clinic Road in Mahoning Township. Work included base repairs, milling, resurfacing, line painting and sign upgrades. Work began Oct. 5 and was completed the week of Nov. 10.

Danville, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania weather: Rain for valleys, but higher areas see snow stick to grass

(WBRE/WYOU) — Rain and snow showers continue this morning and start to taper off heading into the afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories continue for Sullivan and northern Lycoming counties through 1pm. Be mindful of slick spots, especially in the higher elevations, where temperatures are near or below the freezing mark. Valleys will be mainly wet, with […]

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Laurel Health offers free Pennie and Medicaid enrollment help

Mansfield, Pa. — Laurel Health Centers are offering free insurance enrollment counseling for Pennie marketplace plans, Medicaid, and CHIP for residents of Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan counties during Pennsylvania’s open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2027. People who enroll by Dec. 15 can get coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. Enrolling after Dec. 15 means coverage begins Feb. 1, 2027, according to the centers. Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll in Pennie plans for 2027 coverage. Appointments with certified application counselor Carla Westlake are available at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. Counseling is free and open to everyone, including people who are not Laurel Health patients, a release from Laurel Health said. “We assist patients with reviewing and comparing their coverage options on the state marketplace, Pennie, and insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP. Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit,” Westlake said. “Anyone is welcome to make an appointment at 570-723-3424. While we’re busiest during the marketplace’s open enrollment period, we can also assist with special enrollments throughout the year. Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance questions and coverage.” Laurel Health does not provide Medicare enrollment

Sullivan County, PA · 1d

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Geisinger Serves Nearly 3,500 Meals Honoring Veterans

DANVILLE — Geisinger honored military veterans with nearly 3,500 free meals during appreciation dinners held across Pennsylvania last week. Geisinger says the annual drive-through event took place at 12 locations, including Danville, Bloomsburg, Shamokin, Muncy and Jersey Shore. Geisinger executives, employees and volunteers helped distribute meals to veterans and...

Danville, PA · 2d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Commonwealth U honors 3 Keepers of Flame

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has named three Commonwealth University individuals as a recipient of the fifth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award. Award recipients are Albert Jones, athletic director at Lock Haven; Madelyn Rodriguez, executive director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Affairs at Bloomsburg; and...

Lock Haven, PA · 1d