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Penn College baseball anticipates promising season under coach Chris Howard

By Lycoming News | Feb 29, 2024

Penn College baseball is gearing up for another season under the guidance of coach Chris Howard. The team has made six consecutive playoff appearances and finished second in the United East Conference three times since 2017. Last year, they achieved a 22-20 overall record and a 16-8 mark in conference games, earning Howard the United East Coach of the Year honor.

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Penn men’s basketball hosts final home games against Cornell and Columbia

By Lycoming News | Feb 29, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team is set to play its final three games of the season at home. The Quakers will face Ivy League co-leader Cornell on Friday and Columbia on Saturday at The Palestra in Philadelphia.

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Sen. Yaw Recognizes Northeast Bradford Athletes for Recent Achievements

By Lycoming News | Feb 28, 2024

ROME, PA – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently honored Northeast Bradford High School athletes for their outstanding achievements in the PIAA District IV championships. The Junior/Senior High School Boys’ Cross Country team, the Junior/Senior High School Girls’ Volleyball team, and the Junior/Senior High School Girls’ Cross Country team were all recognized, along with their coaches in attendance, and presented with congratulatory citations.During the ceremony, Sen. Yaw also acknowledged Gracelyn Laudermilch for her 2023 Individual Girls’ Cross Country, District IV championship...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Clinton County in 2021

By Lycoming News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Clinton County received $2.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Penn College prepares for NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships

By Lycoming News | Feb 28, 2024

Penn College is set to compete in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships with four wrestlers ranked among the top eight in their weight classes. The event, hosted by RIT in Rochester, New York, begins Friday at 11 a.m. and concludes on Saturday.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lycoming County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Lycoming News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lycoming County rise or fall in 2021?

By Lycoming News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lycoming County received $994,243 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clinton County in week ending Feb. 24

By Lycoming News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lycoming County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Lycoming News | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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3rd largest nursing home in Lycoming County as of Q4 2023

By Lycoming News | Feb 26, 2024

Muncy Place, the third largest nursing home in Lycoming County, aided an average of 99.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Ivy League reveals future sites for Ivy Madness tournaments through 2027

By Lycoming News | Feb 26, 2024

The Ivy League has announced the venues for its upcoming Ivy Madness tournaments, with events scheduled at Brown University in 2025, Cornell University in 2026, and Dartmouth College in 2027. This decision is part of the league's ongoing effort to rotate the tournament across different campuses.

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Law to Prevent Pennsylvania Taxpayers Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Takes Effect

By Lycoming News | Feb 26, 2024

On February 26, 2024, a new law has taken effect in Pennsylvania that prohibits companies connected to the governments of Russia and Belarus from receiving state contracts, grants, or tax credits. Senator Dave Argall emphasized the importance of this law by stating, “My constituents of Ukrainian descent have been clear. They do not want their tax dollars supporting the war crimes committed by Russia.”Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity also expressed her support for the law, mentioning, “After Vladamir Putin’s unjustified and illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,...

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Sam Brown named Ivy League Rookie of the Week for third time

By Lycoming News | Feb 26, 2024

The Ivy League has announced its weekly awards in men's basketball, with University of Pennsylvania freshman guard Sam Brown receiving the Ivy League Rookie of the Week honor. This marks the third time this season that Brown has been recognized with this accolade, having previously won it twice consecutively in December.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lycoming County in week ending Feb. 24

By Lycoming News | Feb 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lycoming County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Williamsport North Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Lycoming County

By Lycoming News | Feb 25, 2024

Williamsport North Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the second largest nursing home in Lycoming County, aided an average of 130.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Which former Lycoming News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Lycoming News | Feb 24, 2024

This former Lycoming News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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What was largest nursing home in Lycoming County as of Q4 2023?

By Lycoming News | Feb 24, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Valley View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the largest nursing home in Lycoming County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Lycoming News area weekly mass times

By Lycoming News | Feb 24, 2024

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

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Penn College falls to Montclair State in nonconference lacrosse match

By Lycoming News | Feb 24, 2024

Penn College faced a challenging match against Montclair State, resulting in a 16-6 defeat during a nonconference men's lacrosse game on Saturday. This loss places the Wildcats at 0-3 for the season, while the Red Hawks begin their campaign with a 1-0 record.

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Brotzman shines despite Penn College's close loss to Marymount

By Lycoming News | Feb 24, 2024

Penn College's wrestling team concluded their regular season with a narrow loss to Marymount. The Wildcats, led by Nicholai Brotzman, finished the dual match season with a 9-12 record after falling 24-20 to the Saints, who ended their season at 5-13.