Williamsport – Lycoming Engines’ plan to develop a first-of-its-kind airplane engine soon will have the official support of the Lycoming County commissioners. On Thursday, the commissioners are expected to support the acquisition of a $1.5 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project grant. The grant will be used by the company to continue development of a [...]
WILLIAMSPORT – The Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing Thursday in Williamsport on the multiple issues surrounding the Marcellus Shale gas reserves.The hearing, led by Committee Chairman John Pippy, R-37th District, and Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Lycoming County, included discussion with local government officials, industry representatives, environmental organizations and other experts. The gathering was [...]
Chairman John Pippy, Senator Gene Yaw lead Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing in Williamsport. Williamsport — The Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing today in Williamsport on the multiple issues surrounding the Marcellus Shale gas reserves.The hearing, led by Committee Chairman John Pippy (R-37) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), included discussion with local [...]
Montoursville – The two bridges carrying Route 15 over Route 14 at Trout Run in Lycoming County will be rehabilitated under a $1.8 million project starting Monday, April 13. Contractor Jay Fulkroad & Sons, Inc. will remove the existing decks and parapets on both bridges and replace them with new concrete decks and [...]
WILLIAMSPORT – Is the economy impacting your plans for summer travel? If you enjoy the outdoors, it should not according to Sen. Gene Yaw.The Lycoming County Republican lawmaker said Pennsylvania has more than 100 state parks across the Commonwealth and there is no admission charged to enjoy the great outdoors. “You can enjoy a variety [...]
