WILLIAMSPORT MAN FACING FELONIES AFTER SHOOTING
A Williamsport man will stand trial on multiple felony charges stemming from a non-fatal shooting on Park Avenue. According to the Sun Gazette, a district judge ruled yesterday that 25-year-old Zaire Jones-Wallace will face charges including attempted homicide and aggravated assault for the October 31st shooting that critically injured a 15-year-old boy. Police testified the teen was shot twice in the chest at a party in the 800 block of Park Avenue and nearly lost his life. Jones-Wallace later turned himself in to police and remains jailed as the case heads to county court.
COMMISSIONERS PROPOSE 2026 BUDGET
Lycoming County commissioners have unveiled a proposed 2026 budget that is balanced at just over one-hundred-twenty-three million dollars, but includes a half-mill property tax increase. The increase would cost taxpayers about fifty dollars for every one-hundred-thousand dollars of assessed value and would be the county’s first tax hike since 2018. Officials say the increase is needed due to rising health care costs, juvenile probation expenses, landfill debt and delayed state and federal reimbursements. Commissioners emphasized that no money would be taken from the county’s fund balance under the proposal.
DEER SEASON STARTS SATURDAY
Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season opens Saturday and runs through Dec. 13, sending more than half a million hunters into the woods. The Game Commission says deer season remains a key tool for managing wildlife and providing food, with hunters allowed one antlered deer and additional antlerless tags depending on permits. Last year, hunters harvested nearly 477,000 deer and donated a record 283,000 pounds of venison to food banks through Hunters Sharing the Harvest. With expanded antlerless licenses and two open Sundays this year, officials expect another strong season.
SAVE ON ADMISSION AND PARKING FOR CLINTON COUNTY FAIR IN 2026
the Clinton County Fair Association is rolling out holiday discounts on 2026 Fair admission and parking pass booklets through December 31. The eight-day admission booklet is $20, five dollars off, and the weekly parking booklet is $10, a two-dollar discount. Fair managers say the passes are ideal for anyone planning multiple visits during Fair Week and make great stocking stuffers. There’s no limit on how many can be purchased. To order, call 570-263-0356 or 570-295-8887 before year’s end. The 53rd annual Clinton County Fair runs August 1st to the 8th , 2026.
SOUTHSIDE FIRE HAD NO INJURIES
City and volunteer firefighters quickly knocked down a basement fire on the 1700 block of Riverside Drive in South Williamsport Monday evening. Crews were dispatched around 5:12 p.m. and arrived to smoke showing from a two-and-a-half-story home. Units from the city, South Williamsport, Duboistown, Loyalsock, Montoursville, Old Lycoming, and Jersey Shore responded, with four off-duty firefighters standing by at headquarters during the shift change. The fire was brought under control within minutes, and no injuries were reported.
WOMAN IN JAIL FOR STEALING FROM TOWNSHIP GETS NEW THEFT CHARGES
A Millmont woman already serving state prison time for stealing more than five-hundred-thirty-thousand dollars from a Centre County township will now face court on new theft charges in Union County. Pamela Hackenburg waived her preliminary hearing Tuesday on charges tied to the alleged theft of about fifty-thousand dollars from the Mifflinburg American Legion. A judge ruled there was enough evidence to hold all charges for court, and formal arraignment is set for February. Investigators say Hackenburg admitted taking the money to support a gambling addiction.
PENN STATE CANCER CENTER DIRECTOR RESIGNS AFTER EXPOSE
Raymond Hohl has resigned as director of the Penn State Cancer Institute following a Spotlight PA investigation into his patient care and leadership. Penn State officials confirmed the resignation Friday, but said he will remain a faculty member. The investigation found a series of internal reviews that raised concerns about treatment errors, recordkeeping issues, and a toxic workplace culture under Hohl’s leadership. Penn State Health says major leadership and operational changes have already been made, and Deputy Director Jeff Peters will serve as interim director.
SELINSGROVE REC OFFERING CHILDCARE WHILE PARENT SHOP
The Selinsgrove REC is offering a special babysitting night from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 9 to help families during Late Night Selinsgrove shopping. While parents visit downtown shops and restaurants, children ages 6 and up can enjoy snacks and supervised activities run by the REC’s experienced after-school staff. The cost is $10 per child. More details are available at selinsgroverec.com or by calling 570-884-3316.
SPORTS
NFL Thanksgiving Day Football
Packers vs Lions 1pm FOX
Chiefs vs Cowboys 4:30pm CBS
Bengals vs Ravens 8:20pm NBC/Peacock
Black Friday Football
Bears vs Eagles 3pm PrimeVid
NCAA Football Friday
Utah vs Kansas 12pm ESPN
Georgia vs Georgia Tech 3:30p, ABC
Indian vs Purdue 7:30pm NBC/Peacock
Saturday
Miami vs Pitt 12pm ABC
Ohio State vs Michigan St 12pm FOX
Penn State @ Rutgers 3:30pm BTN
UCF vs BYU 1pm ESPN2
Virginia Tech vs Virginia 7pm ESPN
Northwestern vs Illinois 7:30pm FOX
Notre Dame vs Stanford 10:30pm ESPN
NBA Cup Group Play
Wizards 132 Hawks 113
Magic 144 76ers 103
Lakers 135 Clippers 118
NBA Cup Group Play Tonight
Pistons vs Celtics 5pm ESPN
Knicks vs Hornets 7pm
Bucks vs Heat 7:30pm
Pacers vs Raptors 7:30pm
Timberwolves vs Thunder 7:30pm ESPN
Grizzlies vs Pelicans 8pm
Rockets vs Warriors 10pm ESPN
Spurs vs Trail Blazers 10pm
Suns vs Kings 10pm
NHL
Stars 8 Oilers 3
NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Panthers 7pm ESPN+
Blues vs Devils 7pm ESPN+
Bruins vs Islanders 7pm ESPN+
Sabres vs Penguins 7pm ESPN+
Rangers vs Hurricanes 7pm ESPN+
Senators vs Golden Knights 10pm ESPN+
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