Williamsport – Senior citizens are one of the most targeted groups for scammers. Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will host a Senior Scam Seminar on Friday, Nov. 1, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the River Walk Senior Center, located at 423 E. Central Ave., South Wi…
Veteran Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings passed away Thursday at the age of 68. Cummings' office said he died due to "longstanding health challenges". In the House of Representatives, he represented Maryland's 7th congressional district for the last 23 years. Cummings, who was heavily …
Former Republican candidates for commissioner Dr Steve Brady, and Mr. Chad Riley, are both announcing their “candidacy” as write-in candidates for the November election for Lycoming County Commissioner.
EDITOR’S NOTE: On the PULSE asked the Lycoming County commissioner candidates three questions pertaining to the county deficit, the drug epidemic and local opportunities for youth. We will publish their responses to one of the questions each week leading up to Election Day.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Under the guidance of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Pennsylvania is expanding home visiting supports to first-time mothers and mothers of children with special needs covered by Medicaid. The expansion, made possible in collaboration with physical health Medicaid m…
Effective Oct. 1, 2019, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons has updated the pardon process to include expedited reviews for non-violent and small-amount marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia possession convictions. The decision follows Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman’s adult-use recreationa…
Washington, D.C. – The 2019 Red Ribbon campaign is dedicated to preserving the memory of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena – a DEA special agent who was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in Mexico by drug traffickers. Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, furthers the cause for which Camar…
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Towanda, Pa. – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) designates a portion of U.S. Route 220, along the Sullivan/Bradford County line, as the “T.W. ‘Doc’ Shoemaker Memorial Highway.”
Williamsport – Lycoming County purchased the Third Street Plaza for $13.7 million in 2007, but the building’s last assessed value was marked at just over $7 million, according to the county’s assessment office.
Williamsport Mayor Gabriel Campana announced on Monday his intention to launch a write-in campaign for re-election in the upcoming Mayoral race.
Google "why should I vote?" and you'll be given 101 reasons and more. Because you have a voice; because others have sacrificed to give you this right; because your country needs your participation. John Locke said, "voting is the natural right of the self-governed."
A second whistle-blower emerged in the impeachment case against President Donald Trump, U.S. media reported quoting Mark Zaid, the lawyer representing the first one. This was first reported by ABC. "Attorney representing whistle-blower who sounded the alarm on Pres. Trump's dealings with Ukr…
Williamsport – AIDS Resource, a community-based agency serving 10 counties in north central Pennsylvania, is honoring Pennsylvania’s Lt. Governor John Fetterman for his support of the LGBT community with a Shining Star of Pride Award Reception, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., AIDS Resource D…
Harrisburg, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a legal objection to Purdue Pharma’s $38 million dollar bonuses for company executives. Attorney General Shapiro filed a joinder to the United States Trustee’s objection to Purdue’s authorization request for their multi-million dollar…
Harrisburg, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf took executive action instructing the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based collaboration among nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and co…
An article published Monday reported the results of a Grand Jury investigation against Centre County business owner Scott Good of Goodco Mechanical, Inc. In a statement from his representative, Good addresses those charges.
Selinsgrove — New research from Susquehanna University political scientist Rolfe Peterson finds that personality traits known as the Dark Triad – Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy – show themselves at higher rates in individuals with increased political ambition – particularly whe…
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has canceled several upcoming campaign events after being hospitalized and undergoing an emergency heart procedure. Sanders' senior adviser Jeff Weaver revealed in a statement that the Democratic presidential candidate experienced some chest discomfort during a…
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued warning letters to four website owners of rogue online pharmacies offering to distribute or dispense controlled substances, including opioids, and advertising their sale in viola…
Lycoming County -- The Lycoming County Commissioners have long been considering the sale of outlying property near the White Deer Golf Complex in Montgomery.
House Democratic leaders sent a letter conveying a subpoena to President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani demanding key Ukraine-related documents as a part of an impeachment inquiry against Trump. "Pursuant to the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry, we are hereby trans…
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects to improve community facilities and provide essential services for 3.3 million rural residents in 23 states.
