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PennDOT presents Star of Excellence Awards to two District 3 employees
Montoursville, Pa. — On Sept. 25, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll recognized 30 employees with the department's highest recognition, the Star of Excellence Award. Two employees from District 3, which represents Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties were among the award recipients. “Every day, I am reminded of our employees' dedication, their excellent customer service, and in many cases, their sacrifices," said Carroll. “The accomplishments of...
Packed house for appeals hearing over 'unsafe' Pajama Factory
Williamsport, Pa. — The Community Theatre League was filled beyond capacity on Tuesday for a hearing between the City of Williamsport and the owner of the Pajama Factory regarding an Order to Vacate based on a fire inspection report that deemed the building to be unsafe. The essence of the hearing was for the board to hear testimony from city representatives, including Gary Knarr from the Bureau of Codes, representatives of Barry Isett & Associates, the city's third-party fire inspection company, and Stephen Yonkin, Williamsport...
Several construction projects continue into fall
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A reconstruction and bridge replacement project continues this week on Lycoming Mall Drive (Route 2014) and Fairfield Road (Route 2045) in Fairfield Township. The week of Monday, Sept. 30 the contractor will continue reconstruction of the roadway...
Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer's raises over $25,000
Montoursville, Pa. — Over 100 people participated in this year’s Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Indian Park in Montoursville. Participants raised $25,375 to support the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter sincerely thanks the many dedicated Walk participants, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s a tremendous success,” said Fran Gibbons, senior development director. “The funds raised will help fuel disease research while also providing critical care and...
Bucknell Forum starts with NBC News correspondent's talk about political reporting
Lewisburg, Pa. — "My mom will tell you she didn't like this when I was a little girl, but my favorite question was 'why?'" NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor began her discussion at the Bucknell Forum. It was the kind of question that seemed simple at the time, but which she would spend "a whole lifetime, a whole career, trying to answer." Alcindor shared the history of her journalism career as the first speaker in Bucknell's 2024-25 Forum series, which is focused on the...
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