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First responders get federal funding for new facility in Lycoming County
JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — The Citizens Hose Company, emergency services, and the Lycoming County Regional Police are outgrowing their current buildings. First responders say they need more room for equipment and offices. Soon, they will be moving on to a bigger and better space together. "We started meeting around...
Montoursville quietly marks 28th anniversary of TWA Flight 800 tragedy
MONTOURSVILLE — Around noon every July 17 Charles F. Grimm visits the Montoursville Memorial Gardens. There he sits on a bench for a while and then goes to what is known as the “angel” monument where he touches the etched name of his daughter Julia. It is...
Survey results provide insight into experiences of Little League World Series visitors
WILLIAMSPORT — With the Little League World Series less than a month away, officials in Lycoming County have an insight into what the thousands of visitors do beyond the games. Little League with the assistance of the Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted a digital fan experience survey after last...
The Chesapeake Bay is being restored thanks to clean up efforts in Pennsylvania | PennLive letters
Regarding the article, “Blamed for Chesapeake Bay pollution, Pa. took steps to clean up. Here’s how it’s going,” you should know the Chesapeake Bay receives its highest grade in more than 20 years, a C+, from the esteemed scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. We’re celebrating the focus on funding and partnerships helping to restore the Bay’s tributaries including Pennsylvania’s streams.
Annual book sale benefits Pennsylvania library
UNION COUNTY, Pa. — Anne Griffin is on the hunt for books for her bookshelf. and for her free little children's library. Griffin comes to the Public Library for Union County's annual book sale every year. "I love books, I love reading books to my kids—they're grown now, I...
World War II monument undergoes more projects, thanks to excess in community donations
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — The Union County World War II Honor Roll at the Mifflinburg Community Park recently underwent a restoration project. The monument lists the names of the 2,260 people from Union County who served in the war. When Newswatch 16 showed the monument last December, it was in need of repairs. After the story aired, many of you sent in donations. Bronze work for the monument was finished in May.
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