Mike Reuther

The Montoursville Area School Board at its recent meeting took a step toward improving security in schools with its approval of a grant-funded $55,440 agreement with ZeroEyes to detect potential shootings. “They notify us of something taking place in school,” district Superintendent Dan Taormina said. “It’s different than any other product out there.” ZeroEyes is […]

There were no shouts, outcries of protest, or other signs of unrest at a recent hearing to consider an important issue in the Montoursville Area School District. The two dozen or so people who attended the hearing on the possible closing of Loyalsock Valley Elementary School failed to state where they stood on the issue. […]

Muncy Borough Council at its recent meeting approved a proposed 2025 budget that includes a 0.25 real estate tax millage hike. It would mark the borough’s first tax increase since 2018 to bring the overall millage rate to 5.55, according to municipal officials. Council voted 5-1 in favor of the $1.3 million spending plan with […]

He didn’t strap on a gun, drive a patrol car or even wear a police uniform. But he carried out an important job with the Hughesville Borough Police Department. Bear was an 85-pound German Shepherd who sniffed out illegal drugs, did building searches and helped various law enforcement agencies with criminal responses and investigations. Just […]

Hughesville Borough Council at its recent meeting approved a resolution establishing penalties for violations of its property maintenance code. Property owners who continue to ignore warnings from the borough to remove clutter or debris from their yards will face penalties of between $500 and $1,000. Council earlier this year updated an ordinance to bring it […]

The executive director of the Lycoming Career and Technology Center assured the Montoursville Area School Board that the proposed Lyco CTC expansion will fill a need for local workforce development in the area. Nate Minium told school directors enrollment is growing at the school offering various educational and training programs for students. “This year has […]

After 23 years in the restaurant business, Kim Walker has decided to call it a career. Haywood’s Bar & Grill, his popular restaurant and sports-themed bar in Muncy, is for sale. “Carol (his wife) and I are both 67 years old,” he said. “It’s time.” When Kim started Haywood’s with a partner, he wasn’t even […]

Candidates for state and federal offices shared their views at the annual Lycoming County Democratic Committee Dinner at times blasting their political opponents in the process. The candidates were Erin McClelland, nominee for state treasurer; Eugene DePasquale, nominee for state attorney general; Amanda Waldman, 9th Congress; Zach Womer, 15th Congress; and Denitra Moffett, 23rd state […]

By MIKE REUTHER mreuther@sungazette.com Most small businesses eventually fail, with one in three not making it to the 10-year mark, according to the Small Business Administration. Then there are those such as the Bullfrog Brewery, a downtown Williamsport restaurant and brewpub, which recently celebr…

By MIKE REUTHER mreuther@sungazette.com They have goals that include becoming a better person or improving upon a skill. And what better way to focus upon improvement than to make it part of a New Year’s resolution? Eighth grade students, each of them members of Lisa Walters’ English class at Williamsport Area Middle School, shared some […]