Jamie Flick

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.

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.

Local residents who attended the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's Beloved Community Tour spoke about discrimination against recovering addicts and the homeless and education and racial relations in Lycoming County.

State Rep. Jamie Flick plans to introduce a bill allowing cameras in county common pleas court. He wants improved transparency and accountability in court cases.