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Gov. Hochul says update to Niagara Falls’ ‘Crow’s Nest’ set to begin construction
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday the construction of the extension of the “Crow’s Nest” at Niagara Falls State Park is set to begin. Work will begin in early September and be complete for the 2026 season. New stairs will connect the “Crow’s Nest,” a set of stairs located halfway up the […]
As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau...
Soccer Game Recap: South Williamsport Comes Up Short
South Williamsport managed to keep up with Montoursville until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The South Williamsport Mountaineers lost 3-0 to the Montoursville Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mountaineers of the 5-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Lycoming College welcomes 15 first-year scholarship award winners
Lycoming College congratulates fifteen first-year students for being named to some of the institution’s most prestigious, merit-based scholarship programs. Each scholarship recipient receives a merit award of $25,000-36,000, as well as a $5,000 stipend to support the completion of an enhanced academic experience of their choosing, such as an internship, faculty-led research, study abroad, or a field experience. These scholar programs provide stipends to empower students to pursue high quality learning and professional experiences that will launch them into meaningful careers and lives following their graduation from Lycoming College.
Cruise lights are new feature on Penn College Police patrol vehicles
In a new initiative intended to increase visibility, Penn College Police vehicles are using “cruise lights." The blue and red lights are visible at the ends of the rooftop light bar. Cruise lights are dimmer than emergency lights and do not flash. A new initiative to increase visibility has...
Phillips Charitable Trust enhances surgical technology education
A $10,000 gift from the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust has helped Pennsylvania College of Technology purchase PeriopSim, a virtual reality simulation learning system, for its surgical technology program. Using virtual reality headsets and hand controls, students are immersed in a virtual operating room environment, allowing them...
Penn College spotlight on women’s soccer
Coming off a season that coach Ian Scheller called “one of the best in program history” with an 11-2-7 record, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team looks to keep it going this year. The Wildcats open at 6 p.m. on Friday in a nonconference match...
Pa. man found guilty after hitting victim on the head 8 times with a hammer
WILLIAMSPORT — A man caught on video striking another one on the head eight times with a hammer has been acquitted of attempted criminal homicide but found guilty on other counts including aggravated assault. A Lycoming County jury returned the verdict Monday evening in the case, which both Assistant...
City hiring part-time homeless outreach coordinator to manage encampment efforts
ITHACA, N.Y. — City administrators will begin accepting applications in the coming week to fill the part-time role of homeless outreach coordinator, a long-awaited addition to an overwhelmed city staff. Members of the Common Council voted unanimously to approve legislation establishing the role at a special meeting Aug. 14,...
Teen driver of fatal Rochester crash arrested in Erie County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The seventeen-year old-driver of a stolen car in a police chase in Rochester was arrested three weeks ago in Erie County. The chase ended with a car crash, killing 92-year-old Thomas Chase of Brighton. Rochester Police Chief David Smith said that the seventeen-year-old driver is a...
Young children left alone in apartment
Williamsport, Pa. — A Williamsport mother left her two small children home alone while she visited a relative, police day. Yahnea Shaidea Jordan, 26, admitted to leaving the children at an apartment in the 600 block of Lycoming Street on Aug. 6, Williamsport Police Officer Andrew Stevens said. The children were discovered by the Timberland Apartment's maintenance man, who called police just before 4 p.m. after discovering a 1 year...
Retired and active firefighters go through cancer screenings
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Over the next three days, firefighters with the Williamsport Bureau of Fire will be reporting to the Swift building on Lycoming Street in Williamsport. They're not gearing up to fight fires here, but getting screened for cancer through the United Diagnostics Services. "They're gonna like start...
The Champs Took to the Field: District 12 Champions Honored at 2024 LLWS
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – On the evening of August 21, 2024 thousands of baseball fans, family and friends packed the hill above and stands of Lamade Stadium for the game against Southeast Region & West Region as part of the 2024 Little League World Series. Before the electric game took play fans witnessed as 9 District 12 Champion teams took to the field to be honored for their high level of performance, hard work and achievements.The teams were met with an uproar of applause from supporters, bringing infectious smiles and undeniable joy to their young faces! As part of the acknowledgement, teams ran the bases of the legendary Lamade field displaying their awarded banners, noting their titles earned. After each team took to their designated positions lining the field with pride, the ceremonial first pitch was released, marking the official start of the game, thrown by Tri-Town Little League pitcher Beaux Richmond.
American Auto Trail-Meads Creek Valley (Cooper Plains to Watkins Glen NY)
This American auto trail explores sections of Steuben and Schuyler counties in south central New York State. The route travels from Coopers Plain on the Cohocton River, up the valley of Meads Creek, to Watkins Glen. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or...
Pa. judge refuses to vacate suspended state trooper's vehicular homicide verdict
WELLSBORO — The suspended trooper found guilty of vehicular homicide in Tioga County is to be sentenced Oct. 4 after a judge to refused to vacate the verdict due to juror misconduct and insufficient evidence. Specially assigned Columbia County Senior Judge Thomas A. James Jr. rejected Michael J. Brown’s...
Pennsylvania gas prices currently lowest since April
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — As summer winds down and the presidential election season ramps up, the price of gasoline in Pennsylvania is the lowest it’s been since April. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas on Tuesday, Aug. 27, is $3.51 for unleaded, this is an 11-cent difference from last month […]
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