Pennsylvania Dauphin County

Lykens

A borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — population 1,771 as of 2020.

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ButlerRadio.com September 29

Skill Game Machine Deadline In Two Weeks

The final day for skill games is in two weeks and if lawmakers don’t pass legislation State Police will begin enforcing state law. Harrisburg does not have a hard deadline on when or how to pass legislation on skill games. Some options considered at this time is an extension on…

Government & Civic
Skook News September 27

Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 is urging nonprofit organizations from across Pennsylvania to gather at the state Capitol on Monday, September 28, 2026, to advocate for changes to the state’s Small Games of Chance laws. The Branch Township volunteer fire company suspended its…

Community Groups & Organizations
WCCS Radio September 5

The Altoona Curve lost to the Harrisburg Senators 2-0 last night. Peyton Stumbo for the Curve threw a gem of a game, throwing five scoreless innings, ...

General
MoreThanTheCurve September 4

Gov. Shapiro to publicly debate challenger Stacy Garrity on Oct. 7 in Harrisburg

State Treasurer and GOP challenger Stacy Garrity and Governor Josh Shapiro have each agreed to a debate hosted by Nexstar … Continue reading "Gov. Shapiro to publicly debate challenger Stacy Garrity on Oct. 7 in Harrisburg"

Government & Civic
WCCS Radio September 1

Altoona is in Harrisburg tonight to open a six-game series against the Senators, and the Curve will send left-hander Nick Dombkowski to the mound. Dom...

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Lykens by the numbers

Population 1,771Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
1.22 sq mi (3.16 km²)
Median age
44.1
Households
828
Persons per household
2.3
Median household income
$73,318
Median house value
$107,300
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
MAYOR
Address
200 MAIN ST, LYKENS, PA 17048
Municipal record
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