OFF DUTY PSP OFFICER KILLED IN LYCOMING COUNTY
A Lycoming County man is facing murder charges in connection with the July death of a Pennsylvania police officer. Lycoming Regional Police say 25-year-old Paden Edward Frey of Cogan Station was arrested yesterday at his home without incident. Police say Frey is accused of strangling 44-year-old Michael McGeehan during a physical altercation July 11th in Waterville. Frey is charged with third-degree murder, strangulation, involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person. He was denied bail and committed to the Lycoming County Prison
LOCK HAVEN COUPLE ALLEGEDLY SOLD DRUGS
State police have charged two Lock Haven residents with allegedly selling drugs to undercover officers. Forty-six-year-old Brian Michael Newman faces two felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Forty-seven-year-old Dawn Marie Raudabaugh faces four felony delivery charges, along with two counts of criminal use of a communication facility. State police say the alleged sales occurred in April during an undercover investigation. Both Newman and Raudabaugh waived their preliminary hearings and are scheduled for formal arraignment.
NEW WASD LEGACY CENTER OPENS
Williamsport Area High School has officially opened its new Millionaire Legacy Center. The facility debuted during the district’s recent homecoming celebration and is designed for community events, student learning and alumni activities. Culinary Arts students are already using the space for catering, while other career and technical education programs are expected to take part in event management and operations. The district also completed new tennis and pickleball courts, restrooms, locker rooms, concessions and a new press box.
FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
The Paternostro Cancer Foundation will hold its Hope Lives Here fundraiser October 23rd at Herman and Luther’s in Montoursville. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature silent and live auctions, raffles, a paddle raise, food, beer and wine, plus a Wall of Honor and Remembrance. Proceeds will support local individuals and families affected by cancer. Registration is available through the foundation’s Hope Lives Here event page.
PUBLIC HOUSING REVIEWED
Congressman Dan Meuser is calling for tighter oversight of public housing agencies following a year-long House investigation. The Republican-led Financial Services Committee reviewed more than 100-thousand pages of documents and examined 32 agencies previously designated as troubled by HUD. The report found problems with management, maintenance and financial oversight. It recommends more frequent inspections, stronger monitoring of employees and contractors, better digital recordkeeping and tougher qualifications for housing authority leaders. Meuser says the changes would improve living conditions and protect taxpayer dollars.
SHAPIRO GARRITY DEBATE
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity faced off last night in their only scheduled debate before the November third election. The hour-long Harrisburg debate covered the state budget, public schools, energy and natural gas, data centers, artificial intelligence and skill games, with the candidates also trading criticism over their records. The debate was carried live across Pennsylvania. If you missed it, the full debate is available online through participating television stations, including WBRE-WYOU and their YouTube channels.
MOTORS STOLEN AND SOLD AS SCRAP
An Owego, New York man will spend up to two years in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for stealing more than 54-thousand dollars worth of electric motors. Twenty-two-year-old Craig Wallace was sentenced to four months to two years, fined 500 dollars and ordered to pay restitution. Police say Wallace stole six motors from Twin Tiers Car Wash in Athens Township and later scrapped them at a recycling facility in Owego. Each motor was valued at more than nine-thousand dollars.
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY AGENCIES
Fire, rescue and EMS companies in and around Pennsylvania’s natural gas-producing counties can now apply for a share of 250-thousand dollars in state grants. The Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund provides money for specialized training, certifications and equipment to prepare for gas well emergencies. Agencies in 40 counties with unconventional gas wells, along with 11 bordering counties, are eligible. Applications are due by 4 p.m. November 30th. Details are available through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s website.
WEBSITE ADDRESSES SKILL GAME COMPLIANCE ISSUES
Pennsylvania State Police have launched a new webpage to help businesses understand compliance requirements for “skill games”. The page provides information and contact numbers for businesses with questions following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified the games as slot machines. State police say all unlicensed skill-game machines must be removed by October 14th, or businesses could face criminal charges and seizure of the machines. The webpage is available at P-A dot gov slash P-S-P slash skill games.
SPORTS
Girls Soccer
Montgomery 4 Sullivan Cty 2
Girls Tennis D6 AA
Westmont Hilltop 3 Central Mtn 1
HS Football tonight:
Wellsboro @ Towanda
Friday Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week:
Shamokin @ Williamsport
MLB Last Night
Guardians 9 White Sox 3 Chi leads 2- 1
Dodgers 4 Braves 1 LA wins the series 3-1
Rays 4 Yankees 3 TB wins the series 3-0
Brewers 3 Padres 1 MIL wins 3-1
MLB tonight
Guardians @ White Sox game 4 ALDS TBS/truTV 8pm
NHL last night
Capitals 5 Penguins 3
NHL Tonight
Flyers @ Senators 7pm ESPN
NFL Thursday Night Football
Buccaneers vs Cowboys 8:15pm PrimeVid
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Jaguars 9:30am (London)
Colts vs Steelers 1pm CBS
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