SIX JUVENILES IN CUSTODY AFTER CAR THEFT IN MONTOURSVILLE
Six male juveniles from Williamsport, ages 13 to 16, are facing charges for a string of car thefts in Montoursville and the city early Monday morning. According to the Sun Gazette, police say the teens stole three vehicles, and lead officers on a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicles collided on Loyalsock Avenue. Police say social media alerts helped officers capture all six suspects by 6am Monday. Three were already on juvenile probation and the others released to their guardians. State police and K-9 units assisted in the arrests. All six juveniles are expected to be petitioned to juvenile court on theft and conspiracy charges.
SOME CHARGES DROPPED FROM FORMER WASD TEACHER CASE
A former Williamsport Area High School student has dropped legal action against suspended teacher Christopher Yoder and district teacher Mel Mitstifer, but five other former students have expanded their sexual harassment lawsuit against the district. According to PennLive, a new complaint alleges Yoder’s classroom was isolated, without cameras or windows, creating a dangerous environment for unsupervised interactions. Plaintiffs say the district allowed Yoder to keep teaching despite knowing of misconduct. Yoder was acquitted in two criminal cases and remains suspended without pay. Both he and Mitstifer deny the allegations.
SEARCH ON FOR MISSING MAN FROM RICHFIELD
State Police and volunteers are searching for 69-year-old Gary Graybill, last seen Monday morning near Heister Valley Road in Richfield. According to the News Item, Graybill is six feet tall, 170 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes, wearing a blue flannel shirt and black shorts. Authorities say the man may be confused and at risk of harm. A search was organized by the Richfield Fire Company this morning. Anyone with information should call 911 or the Selinsgrove State Police.
LOCAL FILM FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE LOCAL AND GLOBAL EFFORTS
The Susquehanna Film Festival debuts in Muncy next month, showcasing Lycoming County films along with more than 20 titles from across the country and around the world. Local projects include stories of the Susquehanna River, personal challenges, and decades of creative work. The three-day event runs September 19th through the 21st at The District Cinema at Lycoming Valley. Tickets start at $6.50, with weekend passes available. An awards ceremony on the final night is open to the public. Get details at thedistrict.dipsontheatres.com or Susquehanna Film Festival on Facebook.
STATE PRISON TIME FOR WOMAN WHO ASSAULTED A PREGNANT TEEN
A Lock Haven woman has been sentenced to state prison for attacking a pregnant teenager last April at Hoberman Park in Lock Haven. According to North Central PA dot com, 21 year-old Hailey Gillott received up to 14 years behind bars, with parole eligibility after four and a half years, on seven criminal cases. The charges included aggravated assault of an unborn child, intimidation of witnesses, animal neglect, and terroristic threats. Prosecutors called Gillott’s assault vicious, noting they have not witnessed any remorse from her. Police said they had responded to nearly 40 incidents involving Gillott in the past year.
ORIGIN OF WILLIAMSPORT OIL SPILL LOCATED
Investigators have traced last weekend’s oil spill into the Susquehanna to a corroded 26,000-gallon tank at the former Eureka Resources site, that released an estimated 8,000 gallons of oil-and-water mix into storm drains. The drinking water has been deemed safe. DEP, FEMA, and local crews worked to contain the spill at the shuttered treatment plant. Officials are asking about the cause of the spill, Eureka’s troubled history, past workplace safety violations, and calls from former employees for criminal investigations.
JUDGE SAYS CITY OFFICERS’ PROMOTIONS ARE LEGAL
Two Williamsport police commanders will keep their jobs after a Northumberland County judge dismissed a challenge to their promotions. Lt. Fred Miller argued that Assistant Chief Justin Bolt and Capt. Justin Ottaviano were promoted illegally under civil service rules. But Judge Charles Saylor ruled the city’s mayor has authority to make those appointments, calling Miller’s attempt to remove them “unwarranted.” Miller claims he’s been denied promotions in retaliation for lawsuits, and is appealing the decision to Commonwealth Court. Both Bolt and Ottaviano remain in their posts.
PHOTO CONTEST FEATURE BEAUTY OF VARIOUS PA COUNTIES
Winners of the 14th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest are in, featuring stunning landscapes from area counties and beyond. Joe Hainey of Duncannon captured the Grand Prize and 1st place in Transportation for a shot under a bridge between Duncannon and Marysville. From Renovo, Shawn Grenninger took 1st place in Recreation for a scenic Sproul State Forest overlook and Lycoming County’s Kristen Cantor earned 3rd place in the People’s Choice category with a winter sunset over the Susquehanna in Williamsport. All winning photos will be featured in the touring Susquehanna Greenway Traveling Gallery. Get gallery schedule details online at susquehannagreenway.org.
SPORTS
Little League World Series
Chinese Tai Pei 7 Venezuela 3
Metro (Fairfield, CT) 7 Mountain (Las Vegas, NV) 3
Aruba 3 Japan 0
Southeast (Irmo, SC) 7 Midwest (Sioux Falls, SD) 6
Little League World Series Today
Venezuela vs Aruba 3pm Lamade
^ winner plays Chinese Tai Pei Saturday 12:30pm Lamade for the International Championship
T-Mobile Home Run Derby 5pm Volunteer
Mountain (Las Vegas, NV) vs Southeast (Irmo, SC) 7pm Lamade
^ winner plays Metro (Fairfield, CT) Saturday 3:30pm Lamade for the US Championship
MLB Draft League
State College Spikes 7 Williamsport 6
Cutters are back home tonight for Game 3 against the Spikes 6:35pm Journey Bank Ballpark Bowman Field
They head to Trenton for a 2 Game series Friday and Saturday
MLB
Pirates 2 Blue Jays 1
Philles 11 Mariners 2
D’Backs 3 Guardians 2
Nationals 5 Mets 4
Yankees 6 Rays 4
Cubs 4 Brewers 3
Rockies 8 Dodgers 3
MLB Tonight
Brewers vs Cubs 2:20pm MLBN
Dodgers vs Rockies 3:10pm
Mets vs Nationals 4:05pm
Red Sox vs Yankees 7:15pm FOX
Astros vs Orioles 7:15pm
NFL Tonight PreSeason
Steelers vs Panthers 7pm NFL Net
Patriots vs Giants 8pm PrimeVid
NFL Tomorrow PreSeason
Eagles vs Jets 7:30pm
Falcons vs Cowboys 8pm NFLNet
Vikings vs Titans 8pm CBS
Bears vs Chiefs 8:20pm
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