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• Which Williamsport streets could see safety upgrades first?
• Why police say a family dispute led to a porch fire
• How Williamsport's new Charlotte flight could change your travel options

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-shower in spots; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Safe Streets for All project underway in City of Williamsport (sungazette.com) — Williamsport is launching a federally funded Safe Streets for All plan to cut serious crashes and protect students walking to and from school. With a $356,458 grant, the city and consultants will target dangerous corridors like Maynard and Market Streets, adding crosswalks, curb cuts, bike lanes, paving, and better links to the Susquehanna Riverwalk.
   

2. Man wanted for allegedly lighting porch fire (2822news.com) — Police have issued an arrest warrant after an early-morning Aug. 19 porch fire on Memorial Avenue in Williamsport, where family members, including a 1-year-old, were inside the home. Investigators say surveillance video shows 35-year-old Saleen Cole buying gasoline and returning to the house shortly after a family dispute. Cole, charged with arson and risking catastrophe, remains at large.
   

3. 'Gateway to the world' opens at Williamsport airport with new airline (northcentralpa.com) — Daily jet service from Williamsport Regional Airport to Charlotte launches October 19, reconnecting local travelers to a major national and international hub. Officials say strong ridership from Williamsport-area residents could lead to more flights, larger jets, and expanded economic opportunities tied to tourism, business recruitment, and events like the Little League World Series.
   

4. Loyalsock student adds Space Force flag to high school display (northcentralpa.com) — Loyalsock Township High School near Williamsport has completed its military flag display, now proudly including the U.S. Space Force thanks to junior Gia Biacchi's 100-hour service project. A dedication ceremony, featuring local veterans and military representatives, celebrated the new flag despite rain delaying its raising. School leaders say the student-led effort continues a tradition of honoring service and community involvement.
   

5. Memorial Park hosted zoo in Williamsport for years in early 1900s (sungazette.com) — Memorial Park once hosted a bustling small zoo in Williamsport, drawing families to see bears, monkeys, lynx, and even a three-legged deer in the late 1920s and early 1930s. As the city's finances tightened and nearby amusements moved away, the collection slowly dwindled until only a single buffalo remained by 1933.
   

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Thursday September 10
• Wine & Design PM Exchange 2026
  Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Wine & Design 357 Market Street Williamsport, PA 17701
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Montoursville Chamber of Commerce Summer Picnic 2026
  Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Twin Meadows Farm 361 Mountain Road Montoursville, PA 17754
  5:00 pm
• Open House - District Wide - all buildings
  Montoursville Area SD Montoursville, PA 17754
  6:00 pm
• South Williamsport Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Loyalsock Township →
  Loyalsock Township Senior High School, 1801 Loyalsock Dr, Williamsport
  6:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - School's Closed
  Central El Sch Williamsport, PA 17702
Tuesday September 8
• First Day of School
  Montoursville Area SD Montoursville, PA 17754
• School Board Meeting
  Montoursville Area SD Montoursville Area High School, 700 Mulberry St, Montoursville
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Wine & Design PM Exchange 2026
  Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Wine & Design 357 Market Street Williamsport, PA 17701
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Wellsboro Varsity Football @ Loyalsock Township →
  Loyalsock Township Senior High School, 1801 Loyalsock Dr, Williamsport
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Magic Hunks Return to the Genetti →
  Genetti Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western, 200 W 4th St, Williamsport
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Church in the Park →
  Bruce E Henry Park, Ritchey St & Miller Ave, 17701 Ritchey St, Williamsport
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• South Williamsport Boys Varsity Soccer @ Loyalsock Township →
  Loyalsock Township Senior High School, 1801 Loyalsock Dr, Williamsport
  6:00 pm

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