Chase Bottorf | WVIA News
Lycoming County ReporterChase Bottorf is a graduate of Lock Haven University and holds a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in writing. Having previously been a reporter for the Lock Haven news publication, The Express, he is aware of the unique issues in the Lycoming County region, and has ties to the local communities.
The Lycoming County reporter position is funded by the Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.
You can email Chase at chasebottorf@wvia.org
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State lawmakers met at Pennsylvania College of Technology to hear from representatives of impacted communities and to discuss how to better guard against flood damage. -
Teacher, coach, politician: As Black History Month draws to a close, Derek Slaughter talks about his journey from the basketball courts and Little League fields of Williamsport to the mayor's office. -
Cory Baney and Jonathan Decker created the River Valley Film Festival, which will highlight short and feature-length film screenings from local, national and international filmmakers. -
Former city finance director Bill Nichols is accused of misdirecting money for bus system to riverboat and other public agencies. -
Williamsport's Repasz Band continues as longest active concert band since 1831. -
Wawa held its grand opening in Williamsport on Thursday, its first location in Lycoming County. Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter sees tax growth with new businesses. -
Williamsport celebrates Dream Week in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. with focus on rising food needs of 'beloved community.' -
YEAR IN REVIEW: Community News. Coverage of five hard-hitting news stories that were most popular out of Lycoming County. -
Williamsport City Council voted last Thursday for a tax increase along with their 2025 budget. -
The extension in Williamsport received $649,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Local and state government officials and conservationists celebrated at New Trail Brewing.
