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Coroner: Avis man died of natural causes in log truck accident
LINDEN — The driver who died Tuesday morning when his empty tri-axle logging truck went off Route 220 and landed in heavy brush in Woodward Township, Lycoming County, just south of the Williamsport city line, was identified as William Mundy, of Avis. Investigators have determined that the 61-year-old Clinton...
‘Ready for the show’: 4-H teaches youngsters about hard work at county fair
It’s hard work but fun and educational for the 4-H Clubs at the 153rd annual Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville. From feeding throngs of hungry fairgoers at the food stand, to tending to cows, swine, rabbits, horses, goats and sheep, and keeping the animal stalls and barns clean and animals fed and watered, it is non-stop action, including preparing for the shows, where the youngsters can earn Grand Champion honors in various categories.
Hearing to close Salladasburg on Monday, Aug. 5
That’s right, quietly and without a board motion or vote, the Jersey Shore School Board will hold a hearing to close Salladasburg. On July 12, out of the blue, a notice was posted on their website stating: “a Public Hearing of the Board will be held in the Auditorium of the Jersey Shore Area Senior High School, 701 Cemetery Street on August 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. upon the question of permanently closing the Salladasburg Elementary School located at 3490 PA-287, Lycoming County, PA at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year.”
With their fundraising goals met, the SPCA will repair broken A/C unit
-- Williamsport, Pa. — During the peak of June's heat wave, reporting on NorthcentralPa.com about a broken air conditioning unit raised concern for the animals being housed at the Lycoming County SPCA, and also helped to raise some funds to fix the problem. The facility is not out of the woods. In fact, as they coaxed one unit back to life, another one has since failed. "Now our main unit...
Purple Heart Memorial site started at Lycoming County Veterans Park
The City of Williamsport will soon be host to a monument dedicated to honor the men and women of the military throughout Lycoming County who were and will be recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal. The monument, which cost $12,500, will be unveiled during a ceremony at 11 a.m....
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Pa. Wilds Monday evening
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:31 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of...
Summer construction continues
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A two-year roadway project continues along Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships. On Monday, July 15, and Thursday, July 18, the contractor will be placing reflective markings on I-180...
Charges reduced against Pa. woman accused of abusing non-verbal autistic foster child
WILLIAMSPORT — Three sets of charges have been dismissed against a Lycoming County woman accused of physically abusing a non-verbal autistic foster child over an 11-month period. However, District Judge Denise L. Dieter on Friday found there was sufficient evidence to hold Jeanette Nicole Hunsberger, 24, of the Jersey...
Lycoming County government moves forward at new location
Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County held an open house and ribbon cutting this week after moving its municipal offices to a new location. The ceremony was held following the Lycoming County Commissioners' weekly morning meeting on Thursday, July 11. The commissioners touted the move, saying it creates better flow, streamlines government, and is more efficient. “And whenever we are more efficient, it flows back to the taxpayers” Commissioner Mark Mussina...
The District Cinema presents premiere of 'Cocaine Werewolf,' a horror-comedy with roots in Northcentral Pa.
Pennsdale, Pa. — You've heard of "Cocaine Bear," but now get ready for "Cocaine Werewolf!" This drug-fueled nightmare creature terrorized Tioga County during filming last December, and now it's coming to the big screen at The District Cinema. Thanks to the film's roots in Northcentral Pennsylvania, production company Cleopatra Entertainment has chosen to have a special Lycoming County premiere showing of the new film. In "Cocaine Werewolf," drugs, cash, and...
US Marshals arrest suspect wanted for shooting at American Legion Post in Ardmore
U.S. Marshals have arrested a man in Lycoming County who was wanted for a shooting outside an American Legion Post in Montgomery County on Memorial Day.Andrew McCutchen, 35, was captured in Williamsport on Tuesday.He is accused of opening fire at the Spencer Reid American Legion Post on Simpson Road in Ardmore.A 26-year-old man was shot inside.Police say the victim was targeted after an earlier disturbance at the Post.McCutchen is charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
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