Lycoming Ya Heard
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President Judge Nancy Butts: Reforms, Results, and the Retention Vote
Does President Judge Nancy Butts have your vote? In the dimly lit reception room at the Taber Museum, the voice of a women overcoming adversity echoed, reminding onlookers of her accomplishments on the bench. She said, “I want that to be my legacy.”, as she spoke of her work with treatment courts. The small gathering
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Balancing Connectivity and Environmental Stewardship: A Critical Reflection
In an age where the quest for universal connectivity has become synonymous with progress, we find ourselves at a crossroads, caught between the imperative for technological advancement and the undeniable need to safeguard our environment. The sprawling mountain peaks, once pristine symbols of natural grandeur, now bear the metallic fingerprints of human ingenuity: towers rising
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Lycoming County, Coroner, Tables and Chairs, OH MY!
Lycoming County Takes a Stand on Controversial Coroner’s Office Spending Williamsport, PA – In an era where every penny counts, Lycoming County Commissioners took a critical stand during their weekly public meeting this morning against a proposed expenditure for office furniture that caught many by surprise. Sticker Shock at the Coroner’s Office At the heart
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Government Set to Release New Files on Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance
Government Set to Release New Files on Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance Amelia Earhart remains one of the most iconic figures in aviation history, a symbol of daring adventure, unyielding resolve, and groundbreaking achievement. Born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, her fascination with flight ignited early in life. Driven by insatiable curiosity and a relentless
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Lycoming County Shines a Light on Childhood Cancer: Commissioner Proclamation
Lycoming County Shines a Light on Childhood Cancer: Commissioner Proclamation WILLIAMSPORT – PA: In a heartfelt moment during the weekly Lycoming County Commissioner meeting in Williamsport, PA, the fight against childhood cancer was brought to the forefront. Commissioner Marc Sotman delivered a powerful Proclamation aimed at raising awareness for this critical issue. His words resonated
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Lycoming County Board Chairman Promises Action on Facility Waste
Lycoming County Board Chairman Promises Action on Facility Waste WIILLIAMSPORT, PA – Lycoming County Commissioner Scott Metzger has been calling for a major overhaul in how county funds are utilized, citing the current inefficiencies of the Pre-Release Center (PRC). With a staggering annual cost of $2 million and a disappointingly low occupancy rate of just
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Homeschool the Safest Choice for Your Child in Lycoming County?
Homeschool the Safest Choice for Your Child in Lycoming County? In Lycoming County, parents are faced with an urgent and complex dilemma: how to ensure their children receive a quality education amid rising safety concerns that threaten their well-being. With 142 registered sex offenders living in the Williamsport area, according to Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, and
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Father of Nations – That “fourscore” Guy
Father of Nations – That “fourscore” Guy Abraham Lincoln used the term “fourscore” in the Gettysburg Address as a poetic and formal way to express a period of eighty years. “Score” was an old-fashioned word meaning twenty years, so “fourscore” refers to four times twenty, or eighty years. Lincoln adopted this phrasing to evoke a
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LycomingYaHeard.com Launches Exciting New “Lycoming Champions” Program to Celebrate Local Heroes
LycominYaHeard.com Launches Exciting New “Lycoming Champions” Program to Celebrate Local Heroes LycominYaHeard.com has been hard at work behind the scenes, developing a dynamic new initiative aimed at shining a spotlight on the true heroes of Lycoming County. The website is proud to introduce its upcoming “Lycoming Champions” recognition program; a platform where community members can
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Lycoming County CYS Leading the Way in Permanency, Permanent Homes for Children
Lycoming County CYS Leading the Way in Permanency, Permanent Homes for Children Williamsport, PA – Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Lycoming County Children and Youth Services (CYS) unveiled their needs-based budget to the public, emphasizing transparency and community involvement. During the presentation, CYS Director Matthew Salvatori expressed pride in the agency’s significant achievements, particularly their