MAN ARRESTED AFTER SENDING EXPLICIT MESSAGES TO DECOY TEEN
A Williamsport man is behind bars after allegedly trying to solicit sex from what he thought was a 13-year-old girl. According to the Sun Gazette, 57-year-old Daniel Ade exchanged explicit text messages with someone he believed was a teen, but it turned out to be adults running a decoy account. When confronted at his apartment Monday, Ade allegedly resisted arrest and threatened to harm himself. He’s now jailed without bail on multiple felony charges, including solicitation to commit sexual assault and corrupting a minor.
JUDGE TO DECIDE WHETHER SUSPECTED MURDERER WILL BE TRIED AS AN ADULT
A Williamsport teen could be tried as an adult for his alleged role in the murder of another teenager in 2024. A Lycoming County judge will make the decision about 19-year-old Ja’hsir Kasheem Legare who is accused of killing a 15-year-old Ahmeen Palmer outside the Williamsport TGI Fridays. Legare was 17 at the time of the 2024 shooting and if he is tried as a juvenile, he could be released at 21 with no supervision. However, as an adult, he faces life without parole. Judge Ryan Gardner is reviewing testimony from psychologists and probation officials before making his ruling.
WILLIAMSPORT CITY COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS TIED
As provisional ballots were counted this week for the Williamsport City Council race, it’s come down to a tie. Lycoming County election officials told the Sun Gazette, incumbent Republican Council Vice President Eric Beiter and Democratic challenger April Line are deadlocked after the latest count. Three council seats were up for grabs among five candidates, with Liz Miele and Jonah Milliken securing the top two spots. One outstanding overseas ballot could still break the tie, but if it doesn’t arrive by today, the winner will be decided by a drawing.
SERVICE AND HISTORY TO BE CELEBRATED IN MUNCY
The Muncy Historical Society is celebrating service and history. This weekend, it starts with the Vintage Gatherer Quilters presenting Quilts of Valor to local veterans, which are handmade tributes honoring those touched by war with comfort and healing. Then, the weekend turns to women’s history, as actress Pat Jordan brings suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt to life in a one-woman performance about the fight for women’s right to vote. The public event is Saturday, November 16th at 6 p.m. at Muncy Baptist Church.
ONE-MAN POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPENDED
Zerbe Township’s one-man police department will be suspended. According to the News Item, township supervisors voted 2 to1 Monday to suspend Chief James Hornberger Jr. as of midnight last night. He also works full-time in Mount Carmel. Officials declined to give a reason for the suspension, citing a personnel matter. Residents are being directed to call state police for service. Supervisor Dan Zablosky said Hornberger is entitled to due process and that the township will advertise for one or two officers..
TOWANDA MAN REQUIRED TO COMPLETE DRUG TREATMENT TO AVOID STATE PRISON
A Towanda father has been sentenced after admitting to selling meth and neglecting his infant child. North central PA dot com says Edwin Soper Jr. will spend two years in the Bradford County Treatment Court Program after pleading guilty to meth distribution and child endangerment. Investigators say Soper sold meth to an undercover agent twice in 2024, and months later, his six-week-old baby was found severely malnourished and dehydrated. Officials say Soper must complete drug treatment, counseling, and community service, or face state prison if he fails to comply.
PA BUDGET STALEMATE COULD END TODAY
Governor Josh Shapiro and Democratic leaders may be willing to pull Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to help end the four-month budget stalemate. The move could be part of a compromise to break the impasse over state spending. Environmental groups and some Democrats oppose the idea, saying it would hurt the state’s clean air and climate goals. Lawmakers return to Harrisburg today to resume budget talks.
BLOOMSBURG FAIRGROUNDS HOSTING WINTERFEST 2025
Winterfest 2025 is set to bring two days of holiday fun to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds November 28th and 29th. The free event features more than 250 craft vendors, local wineries and breweries, live music, and family activities. Visitors can enjoy seasonal treats in the indoor café or watch the Parade of Lights Friday night and the Fa La La 5K Saturday morning. Winterfest runs 10 to 8 Friday and 10 to 6 Saturday. Details are online at bloomsburgfair.com
SPORTS
PIAA Class 1A State Girls Soccer Semi-Final
Faith Christian 3 Muncy 0
PIAA Class 2A State Boys Soccer Semi-Final
Lewisburg 1 Faith Christian 0
State Championship Friday
Lewisburg vs Fairview @Northeastern HS – Manchester, PA 4pm
PIAA HSF Playoffs 1st Round Friday 7pm
Double AA
Troy @ Southern Columbia
Triple A
Mifflinburg vs Scranton Prep @ Milton
Quad A
Shamokin @ Bellefonte
PIAA HSF Playoffs 1st Round Saturday 1pm
Class A
Line Mountain Vs Lackawanna Trail @ Shamokin
Class 6-A
State College vs Wilkes-Barre @ Milton
NBA
Raptors 119 Nets 109
Knicks 133 Grizzlies 120
76ers 102 Celtics 100
Thunder 126 Warriors 102
Jazz 152 Pacers 128
Nuggets 122 Kings 108
NBA Tonight
Bucks vs Hornets 7pm
Magic vs Knicks 7pm ESPN
Grizzlies vs Celtics 7:30pm
Cavaliers vs Heat 7:30pm
Wizards vs Rockets 8pm
Lakers vs Thunder 9:30pm ESPN
NHL
Bruins 5 Maple Leafs 3
Kings 5 Canadiens 1
Stars 3 Senators 2
Capitals 4 Hurricanes 1
Sharks 2 Wild 1 /OT
Avalanche 4 Ducks 1
NHL Tonight
Rangers vs Lightning 7pm TNT/HBOMax
Oilers vs Flyers 7:30pm ESPN+
Sabres vs Mammoth 9pm ESPN+
Devils vs Blackhawks 9:30pm TNT/HBOMax
NCAA Football Saturday
Notre Dame vs Pitt 12pm ABC
Michigan vs Northwestern 12pm FOX
S. Florida vs Navy 12pm ESPN2
Penn State @ Michigan State 3:30 pm
UCLA vs Ohio State 7:30pm ESPN2
TCU vs BYU 10:15pm ESPN
NFL Thursday Night Football
Jets vs Patriots 8:15pm PrimeVid
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