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Update: Flood watch affecting part of Pennsylvania until early Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 3:23 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at midnight for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Union, Snyder and Perry counties. The weather service says, "Flash flooding caused by...
Lycoming County judge: Proposed solar farm owners must meet glare requirements
A Mechanicsburg company trying to bring a solar panel farm energy project into Muncy Township faces a legal hurdle. Solar Renewable Energy has the burden of proving that any glare produced does not have a significant adverse impact on neighboring or adjacent uses, said Lycoming County Judge William P. Carlucci in an order released this week.
Area legislators tour flood-impacted areas, remind public of resources
Knoxville, Pa. — This week, area legislators and leaders toured some of the most flood-affected areas in Lycoming and Tioga counties. The group included State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. The intense flooding was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, which passed through the region on Friday, Aug. 9. ...
Assault, theft related charges lodged in Lycoming County district courts
Picture Rocks man jailed following domestic disturbance. When Hughesville police arrived at the Picture Rocks home of Robert Bilicki at 615 Foust Hill Road to handle a domestic disturbance about 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, they were met at the door by his wife who had “a lot of blood covering the left side of her face and on the front of her shirt,” it was stated in an affidavit. It was alleged that Bilicki, 69, shoved her against either a door or a wall during an argument, causing a head injury that resulted in “large pools of blood on her sweatpants. She also had blood on both of her palms, a cut on her left arm, and heavy bleeding and exposed skin from the top of her skull,” the court document stated.
Former Clintion County Judge Carson Brown Dies at 86
Former Clinton County Judge Carson V. Brown, a 45-year member of the bench, died at age 86 on August 13. Judge Brown was well known to Lycoming County bar members for his 20 years on the Clinton County bench as well as his 25 years as a Senior Judge, where he sat in many jurisdictions, including Lycoming County.
State to spray for mosquitos in South Williamsport and Anthony Township Thursday
The state Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in South Williamsport Borough and Armstrong Township, Lycoming County. During recent mosquito surveillance a high population of biting nuisance mosquitos was identified at the South Williamsport Community Park Complex. A control operation will be conducted late evening on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Return of Series a reminder of region’s blessings
It’s that time of year again. From the moments when the first float, the first high school marching band, the first visiting team passes us by in the Grand Slam Parade to when the last innings of the championship game are played, we are reminded how blessed our region is.
Gun found under victim in fatal shooting outside Pa. restaurant: unsealed affidavits
WILLIAMSPORT — A second gun was present at the March 2 fatal shooting outside a suburban Williamsport restaurant search warrants unsealed Monday in Lycoming County court reveal. The documents state a 9mm Taurus handgun was found beneath the victim Ahmeen Palmer, 15, but they fail to provide any information...
Nonprofits create relief fund for flood victims
Williamsport, Pa. — Two local nonprofits have come together to create a relief fund for those affected by flooding damage from Hurricane Debby. The Lycoming County United Way has launched a fundraising campaign to support the Disaster Relief Committee of United Churches of Lycoming County. By partnering with the United Way, the committee hopes to increase the amount of aid and make distribution easier. ...
Picking up the pieces in Lycoming County after flood
LEWIS TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby slammed central Pennsylvania Friday, causing flooding throughout Lycoming County. Residents in Lewis Township are continuing to pick up the pieces after Friday’s flooding, but they are doing it together as a community. Heavy downpours created a disaster in Lycoming County Friday, especially in […]
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