Gov. William Packer
Williamsport and Lycoming County have contributed many outstanding men and women to the field of public service during...
posted on: Mar 27, 2011 | author: Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Tunnison Coryell
The life of Tunnison Coryell, one of Lycoming County’s and Williamsport’s most notable men of...
posted on: Mar 27, 2011 | author: Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Daniel Repasz
America’s oldest band in continuous existence bears his name, but Daniel Repasz didn’t join the group...
posted on: Mar 27, 2011 | author: Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Sum of Its Parts
In addition to Williamsport, Lycoming County consists of a number of important municipalities. A brief history of each, accompanied by historical photos, follows in the first of two parts. The second installment will be published May 22.
posted on: Mar 27, 2011 | author: Lou Hunsinger Jr.
William Hepburn
If Michael Ross is noted as the founder of Williamsport, William Hepburn can be regarded as the “Father of...
posted on: Mar 27, 2011 | author: Lou Hunsinger Jr.


Welcome to News of Yesteryear, Historic Pennsylvania & Historic Williamsport. This web site, by Robin Van Auken, is dedicated to educating and entertaining visitors of all ages with stories and illustrations of Historic Pennsylvania -- particularly Northcentral Pennsylvania.
News of Yesteryear features articles and artwork by individuals, as well as reporters and photographers of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and other newspapers that span the 200-year history of journalism in Lycoming County. Some of the notable newspapers with origins in Williamsport are the Lycoming Gazette, the Gazette and Bulletin, the Williamsport Sun, Sunday Grit, the Muncy Luminary and the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 