Candidate Spotlight: School board candidate talks programs, taxes

For Star Poole, of Williamsport, running for a director seat with Williamsport Area School District is a way she can take an active role in her kid’s schooling. Poole is seeking the Democratic nomination on May 21. “I think it will show my kids that if you have a goal and stay focused and if…

Candidate Spotlight: Metzger talks taxes, levee, drugs

Scott Metzger is seeking the Republican nomination for Lycoming County commissioner, his first run for public office. After retiring from the county Adult Probation Office in 2018, Metzger said he hopes to work on fiscal deficiencies and bringing new jobs to the county. See our full list ofcandidates for majorLycoming County races. . “Right now…

Candidate Spotlight: McKernan talks taxes, levee, reassessment

Jack McKernan is seeking re-election to his Lycoming County commissioner seat. For his second term’s campaign, McKernan is focusing again on county finances and said he hopes to bring the county out of a deficit before the end of this year. He is seeking the Republican nomination in the May 21 Primary. “I’ve worked really…

Candidate Spotlight: Mussare talks taxes, levee, White Deer

Incumbent Lycoming County Commissioner Tony Mussare gave his thoughts on some key county issues, including taxation, and the White Deer Golf Complex, a county-owned golf course, which has been met with controversy over the years. Mussare is seeking the Republican nomination for his third term as commissioner, one he has said will be his last.…

Candidate Spotlight: Riley talks budget deficit, golf course, new business

Reducing Lycoming County spending and increasing local business are two key platforms of Chad Riley’s campaign for county commissioner. Riley, 26, said he can bring fresh ideas to county government and is eager to be able to influence decisions at a county level. See our full list of candidates for major Lycoming County races. “Sometimes…

Candidate Spotlight: Brady talks golf course, levee and broadband

In On the PULSE’s recent spotlight interview, Lycoming County commissioner candidate Steve Brady gave his thoughts on issues ranging from taxes and the White Deer Golf Complex to the levee recertification and broadband internet. Stemming from what Brady said is a desire to serve his community, he hopes as commissioner he will be able to…