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Lycoming County honors landfill workers who stopped a recycling‑center fire and approves multiple hires

Lycoming County Commissioners · January 8, 2026
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County commissioners recognized landfill and recycling-center employees for extinguishing a Nov. 28 lithium‑battery fire and aiding an injured hauler on Dec. 22. The board also approved several personnel hires and conditional offers across county departments.

Lycoming County commissioners opened their Jan. 1 meeting by recognizing employees who intervened in two on‑site emergencies at the county recycling/landfill complex.

"We definitely saved a 60,000 square foot building with your actions," said Gary Stager, county staff presenting the awards, describing a Nov. 28 lithium‑battery fire at the county recycling center that employees moved outside before the fire company…

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