POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT
Police in Williamsport are investigating a shooting that left two men hurt. Officers were called to Green Street just after 3 p.m. Monday, where a 35-year-old man was found shot four times and taken to UPMC Williamsport and is expected to survive. Police say a 22-year-old man, identified as Christian Campbell, who was found lying in the street and also hurt, admitted to being the shooter. According to the Sun Gazette investigators say the shooting was captured on video. Campbell now faces attempted homicide charges and is being held without bail.
MAN WHO COULDN’T ACCOUNT FOR HIS CHILDREN CHARGED
A Lycoming County man is facing charges after police say he failed to account for his young children over several months. Authorities say 39-year-old Kevin Michael Woodling is charged with felony endangering the welfare of children, alleging he did not know where his two children, ages 3 and 8, were during multiple incidents between August and March. Woodling has waived his preliminary hearing and is free on 15-thousand dollars bail. The children’s mother, 31-year-old Linsey Mae Woodling, faces the same charge and is also free on bail.
PCT STUDENTS TO UPGRADE VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK
The City of Williamsport is partnering with Pennsylvania College of Technology to improve Veterans Memorial Park ahead of Memorial Day. City council recently approved a project where students will replace problem grass areas in front of monuments with brick and concrete. Officials say the upgrades will help beautify the park, which honors local service members. The work comes just in time for the county’s annual Memorial Day service on May 23.
UPCOMING MEET AND GREET ABOUT HOME RULE
Residents in Williamsport will have a chance to learn more about home rule at an upcoming public event. Candidates for the proposed Home Rule Study Commission are hosting a meet-and-greet May 9 at the James V. Brown Library. The session will explain how home rule could give the city more control over local decisions like zoning, taxes and services. Voters will decide in the May primary whether to form the commission, which would then draft a charter for public approval.
COUPLE CHARGED FOR LETTING TODDLER WANDER TO BUSY ROAD
A Renovo couple is facing charges after police say their 3-year-old child was found wandering alone near a busy road multiple times. Investigators say the incidents happened three times in just 10 days along Renovo Road in Chapman Township. Each time, the child—sometimes without shoes or proper clothing—was spotted by passing drivers, who called 911. Police say the parents, 37-year-old Steven Sylvia and 33-year-old Erin Tripp, were unaware the child had left the home. Both now face felony and misdemeanor charges, and child welfare officials have been notified.
PRISON EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
A former state prison employee in Northumberland County is facing charges over alleged inappropriate contact with a coworker at SCI-Coal Township. Police say 47-year-old Cory Swartz of Ashland is accused of incidents in January and March, including allegedly touching the woman inappropriately in a closet and office. Investigators say he also made explicit comments overheard by others. Swartz told police he was only aware of verbal allegations. He’s now charged with two counts of indecent assault, and the case is before a magisterial district judge.
CRIME DOWN OVERALL IN PENNSYLVANIA
A new report from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania shows overall crime is down across Pennsylvania. The study found crime dropped about 21 percent between 2013 and 2023. However, researchers say rural areas are seeing higher rates of violent crime, DUIs and drug offenses compared to urban counties outside of Philadelphia. Local officials say while violent crime has declined in some communities, minor crimes and retail theft remain concerns. The report aims to help leaders better understand trends and guide public safety decisions.
UNITED WAY DAY OF ACTION HELPS COMMUNITY
More than 300 volunteers fanned out across five counties Friday, helping dozens of nonprofits during the Susquehanna Valley United Way’s annual Day of Action. From yard work and cleanup to painting and construction, 38 organizations benefited from the effort. Organizers say the event continues to grow each year, matching volunteers with projects that fit their skills. Students, local businesses, and community groups all pitched in, highlighting a strong regional commitment to giving back and supporting local nonprofits.
SPORTS
MLB
Rays 3 Guardians 2
Cardinals 4 Pirates 2
Red Sox 5 Blue Jays 0
Yankees 4 Rangers 2
Dodgers 5 Marlins 4
MLB Today
Rays vs Guardians 6:10pm MLB.tv
Astros vs Orioles 6:35pm MLB.tv
Giants vs Phillies 6:40pm MLB.tv
Cardinals vs Pirates 6:40pm MLB.tv
Nationals vs Mets 7:10pm MLB.tv
Tigers vs Braves 7:15pm TBS
Yankees vs Rangers 8:05pm PrimeVid
Marlins vs Dodgers 10:10pm MLB.tv
NBA
Magic 94 Pistons 88 ORL leads 3-1
Thunder 131 Suns 122 OKC wins series 4-0
Nuggets 125 Timberwolves 113 Min leads 3-2
NBA Tonight
76ers vs Celtics 7pm ESPN BOS leads 3-1
Hawks vs Knicks 8pm NBC/Peacock tied 2-2
Trail Blazers vs Spurs 9:30pm ESPN SA leads 3-1
NHL
Penguins 3 Flyers 2 PHL leads 3-2
Golden Knights 5 Mammoth 4 tied 2-2
NHL Tonight
Bruins vs Sabres 7:30pm TNT/HBO Max BUF leads 3-1
Wild vs Stars 8pm ESPN2 tied 2-2
Ducks vs Oilers 10pm TNT/HBOMax ANA leads 3-1
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