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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lycoming County in week ending Apr. 27

By Lycoming News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lycoming County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 27

By Lycoming News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways

By Lycoming News | Apr 30, 2024

The Senate Education Committee has approved an innovative package of bills aimed at enhancing post-secondary education opportunities in Pennsylvania. Dubbed as the “Grow PA” plan, the package consists of seven bills designed to increase college affordability and create pathways to quality career opportunities.One of the key components of the Grow PA plan is the introduction of two new programs to incentivize students to pursue higher education in Pennsylvania and remain in the state after graduation. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin sponsored...

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Legislation to Support Long-Term Care Workforce Advances

By Lycoming News | Apr 30, 2024

HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to support the long-term care workforce have been approved by the Senate Education Committee."Too many of our families, including mine, have faced the difficult decision of moving a parent or grandparent into a long-term care center," said Sen. Argall. "The professionals who make sure they are cared for and respected have an extremely important job yet are facing increasing challenges because of workforce shortages. These bills are essential."The bills aim to address the growing need for long-term care workers...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lycoming County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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AJ Dotson earns second United East lacrosse player of the week award

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

Penn College sophomore AJ Dotson from Wilmington, Delaware, has been named the United East Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week. This marks Dotson's second time receiving this honor during the current season and follows his previous recognition as the player of the week for the Wildcats.

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Senate Education Committee Meeting Scheduled to Consider Multiple Bills

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

The Senate Education Committee is set to convene on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 8E-A, East Wing. The committee will be considering a series of bills including SB 1102, SB 1104, SB 1150, SB 1151, SB 1152, SB 1153, SB 1154, SB 1155, and SB 1157.During the meeting, various stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the proposed legislation. One of the speakers, Senator Smith, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming session, stating, "I believe these bills have the potential to make a significant impact on our education system."...

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Clark Slajchert honored by Philadelphia Big 5 for outstanding basketball achievements

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

The Philadelphia Big 5 has announced its postseason awards for the 2023-24 men's basketball season, recognizing University of Pennsylvania senior guard Clark Slajchert with two honors. Slajchert was named a first-team All-Ivy recipient and received the Big 5 Leading Scorer award, formerly known as the Palumbo Award.

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Penn College golf team excels in United East Conference Championship

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

All five golfers from Penn College have been recognized with All-Conference honors following their top 10 finishes at the United East Conference Championship. The team, comprising Peyton Mussina, Trevor Keaton, Gavin Baer, Will Orwig, and Gunner Redmond, secured the Wildcats' second consecutive team championship at Philmont Country Club Golf Course over the weekend.

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Affordable College Pathways Examined by Senate Education Committee

By Lycoming News | Apr 29, 2024

HARRISBURG – The serious need to provide more affordable pathways for students to pursue in-demand careers in Pennsylvania was spotlighted by a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee.The hearing focused on the “Grow PA” legislation, a higher education plan introduced by Senate and House leaders to make Pennsylvania more competitive in attracting and retaining students to attend college and provide incentives for graduates to remain in the state after graduation.The committee heard testimony...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lycoming County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Lycoming News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Penn College golf wins back-to-back United East Championships

By Lycoming News | Apr 28, 2024

Penn College's golf team secured its second consecutive United East Championship on Sunday, earning a spot in the NCAA Division III Championship next month. The team was led by Peyton Mussina, who emerged as the medalist and individual tournament champion.

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Penn College ends season with doubleheader losses to Penn State Harrisburg

By Lycoming News | Apr 27, 2024

Penn College faced a challenging doubleheader against Penn State Harrisburg, ending their regular season with two losses. The Nittany Lions secured victories in both games, winning the first match 8-1 and the second 10-0. This outcome leaves the Wildcats with an overall record of 17-21 and a conference record of 5-10. Meanwhile, Harrisburg improved to an impressive 31-7 overall and remained undefeated in the conference at 15-0.

Penn College secures No. 2 seed after victory over Keystone

By Lycoming News | Apr 27, 2024

Penn College secured a decisive victory over Keystone College with a 23-9 win in the United East men's lacrosse game held on Saturday. This victory improved the Wildcats' record to 4-1 in the United East conference and 9-8 overall, while Keystone fell to 3-2 in the conference and 6-9 overall.

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Lycoming News area weekly mass times

By Lycoming News | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Lycoming News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lycoming County in week ending Apr. 20

By Lycoming News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Yaw Criticizes New EPA-Imposed Power Plant Emission Rules

By Lycoming News | Apr 26, 2024

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) expressed his concerns about the new federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-imposed power plant emission rules in a statement released recently. Sen. Yaw highlighted the potential negative impacts of these regulations on Pennsylvania's electric grid, energy jobs, and economic development goals.Sen. Yaw criticized the Biden Clean Power Plan 2.0, stating that it would have severe consequences for Pennsylvania, leading to the closure of natural gas and coal plants and causing significant job losses. He emphasized the adverse effects on the...

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Penn College suffers defeat against unbeaten Penn State Harrisburg

By Lycoming News | Apr 26, 2024

Penn College faced a tough challenge against Penn State Harrisburg, resulting in a 10-0 loss during their United East baseball game on Friday. This defeat brought the Wildcats' conference record to 5-8 and their overall record to 17-19. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions maintained an undefeated streak in the conference with a 13-0 record and improved to 29-7 overall.

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Legislators Object to Pending Cuts in Afterschool Programs

By Lycoming News | Apr 25, 2024

HAZLETON – Legislators and education advocates in Pennsylvania have raised concerns over the impending closure of afterschool programs in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties. The shutdown of SHINE and ACHIEVE programs, which focus on introducing students to STEAM concepts, has sparked bipartisan support for continued funding.Speaking at a press conference at Maple Manor Elementary School in Hazleton, Sen. Dave Argall emphasized the importance of these programs, stating, "There is no possible reason for the Department of Education to shut these programs down." The...

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Pennsylvania College of Technology prepares for United East Golf Championship

By Lycoming News | Apr 25, 2024

The Pennsylvania College of Technology men's golf team is preparing to defend its title at the United East Championship this weekend. The event, held at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, offers the winner an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III Championship.