CONVICTED FELON GETS NEW CHARGES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS SHOWING A FIREARM
Lycoming County man already barred from owning guns is back in jail after allegedly posting photos and videos of himself with a firearm on social media. According to the Sun Gazette, 26-year-old Jaziah Strickland, formerly of Williamsport, was seen with a handgun tucked into his waistband and later pointing it at the camera while hiding his face with a devil emoji. Strickland, a convicted felon, was arraigned Friday on new weapons charges and jailed on $75,000 bail. He already faces drug and assault charges from earlier arrests in 2024 and 2018.
SUNBURY COUNCIL RACE STILL DEADLOCKED AFTER PROVISIONAL COUNT
The race for a two-year seat on Sunbury City Council remains deadlocked after two provisional ballots were counted Friday morning. According to the Daily Item, both candidates, Victoria Rosancrans and Andrew Ramos, picked up one vote each, leaving the race tied at 752 votes apiece. Northumberland County election officials say a final decision on how to settle the tie will come November 21. The seat was vacated earlier this year when former Councilwoman Lisa Martina resigned to become city treasurer.
NEW FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHSIDE
South Williamsport residents will soon have faster, round-the-clock fire and rescue coverage. City Council has approved an intergovernmental fire services agreement between South Williamsport Borough, its volunteer fire department, and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire. Starting November 15, the city will provide fire suppression and quick response services, replacing the borough’s previous part-time contract. Borough Manager Steve Cappelli says the new deal adds only $2,500 a month and won’t require a tax increase—bringing residents peace of mind and stronger emergency protection.
VOLUNTEERS RESTORE CIVIL WAR VETERANS’ GRAVES
Volunteers in Lock Haven spent the weekend honoring history by restoring the graves of two Civil War soldiers at Highland Cemetery. The Sun Gazette says the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps Historical Society, along with local Masons, installed new headstones for Union veterans William Kinley and William Marshall, whose original markers had nearly faded away. Volunteers say the project helps preserve the memory of those who fought to preserve the Union. Anyone interested in helping with future restoration work can contact Highland Cemetery in Lock Haven.
MAN IN CUSTODY OVER STALKING AND THREATS
A Shamokin man is behind bars, accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and threatening her children. According to the Daily Item, Selinsgrove police say 43-year-old Matthew Santucci placed an AirTag inside the woman’s car to track her and showed up repeatedly at her job and other locations. Investigators also found secretly recorded videos, including one where Santucci allegedly made threats. He’s being held in Snyder County Jail on $75,000 bail, with a hearing set for November 24.
SOME SCHOOLS TAKING LOANS TO COVER COSTS DURING BUDGET IMPASSE
With Pennsylvania’s state budget over 130 days overdue, schools are feeling the strain. The Mount Carmel Area School District voted last week to borrow up to $4 million through a short-term loan to keep operations running. The standard journal reports that Superintendent Pete Cheddar said the district relies on state funding for nearly 70% of its $26 million budget. The loan carries a 4% interest rate, costing taxpayers up to $97,000. Across Pennsylvania, public schools have missed out on more than $5 billion in payments, forcing districts to freeze hiring, cut programs, and take on costly loans while legislators remain deadlocked in Harrisburg.
LOCK HAVEN RESIDENTS INVITED TO REGISTER THEIR SECURTIY CAMERAS WITH THE CITY
The Lock Haven Police Department is launching a new Camera Registry Program, inviting residents and business owners to register their security cameras to help fight crime. Police say the program doesn’t require sharing footage unless an incident happens nearby but creates a secure database that can aid investigations and improve emergency response. Officials say the goal is to build a safer, more connected community. Residents can sign up online or call the Lock Haven Police Department at 570-893-5911 for more information.
SHAMOKIN SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS FEMA RULING
Shamokin residents are getting major financial relief after the city successfully appealed FEMA’s updated flood maps. Working with SEDA-COG, Shamokin challenged the 2021 maps that had expanded high-risk flood zones and would have forced many homeowners and businesses to buy flood insurance for the first time. FEMA has now accepted new data showing fewer properties are at real risk. Mayor Mike McLaughlin calls it “a major win” for the city, saying accurate maps mean fair treatment and smarter planning for Shamokin’s future.
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