TWO ALARM FIRE CHRISTMAS NIGHT IN HUGHESVILLE
Volunteer firefighters battled a two-alarm house fire last night at 152 North Main Street, Hughesville according to the *Williamsport Sun-Gazette*. Crews were dispatched just after 8 p.m. for reports of smoke, with flames seen coming from a bathroom. A second alarm was called around 8:15 to bring in additional resources. The fire was brought under control within about ten minutes. It’s unclear if anyone was inside at the time. Part of North Main Street was temporarily closed, and the fire remains under investigation.
MORE CHILD ABUSE CHARGES FILED AGAINST ALREADY INCARCERATED MAN
A Williamsport man already jailed for child abuse charges is now facing more serious charges. Police say 33-year-old Theodore Allen Fisher is accused of intentionally causing burn injuries to his young child over a two-year period, leading investigators to file felony aggravated assault and related charges. Fisher was previously charged with neglect for failing to get medical care for the burns, but a new complaint alleges he inflicted the injuries between 2022 and 2024. He waived his preliminary hearing last week and remains jailed in Lycoming County Prison on three-hundred-thousand dollars bail.
FUNDING TO SUPPORT OLD LYCOMING TWP FIRE CO
U.S. Representative Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has announced more than 1-point-3 million dollars in federal funding for the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company, according to the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. The money will be used to repair and upgrade the fire company’s building, including improvements for full-time, live-in training facilities. Officials say the project will help address staffing shortages by strengthening recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters in Central Pennsylvania
MAKE A WISH EVENT EXCEEDS GOAL
Students at Williamsport Area High School exceeded their fundraising goal Wednesday night during a student-led Make-A-Wish benefit concert, according to the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. The family-friendly event, held in the high school auditorium, raised more than fifteen-thousand dollars, surpassing its original goal. The concert was organized by student directors Maddie Fausnaught and Maddie Heller and featured dozens of student performers. Organizers say fundraising will continue into the new year. Both student leaders are former Make-A-Wish recipients who helped organize the event to give back and support children with critical illnesses.
MISSED STOP SIGN LEADS TO POLICE CHASE
A Williamsport man was recently arraigned after state police say he led a trooper on a chase in a stolen rental car. Court records show Hakeem Jefferson, was taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Loyalsock Township after police say he ran a stop sign and refused to pull over. Investigators say Jefferson ran additional stop signs and a red light before abandoning the car near Shaw Place Park, later learning the Nissan Altima had been stolen earlier that morning. Jefferson was arraigned before William Solomon on felony charges including fleeing police and receiving stolen property, along with multiple summary offenses, and remains jailed on fifty-thousand dollars bail.
CHECK WASHING SCHEME STOPPED
An Ohio woman accused of running a multi-state “check washing” fraud scheme is now facing charges in Union County. Court records say 63-year-old Jennifer Carol Folzenlogen of Cincinnati is charged with 21 offenses tied to incidents on June 25 at banks in Milton, Lewisburg, and Danville, where state police allege she used a fake ID to cash altered checks totaling nearly nine-thousand dollars. A similar attempt in Berwick was stopped when a teller spotted a washed check. Folzenlogen also faces charges in several other Pennsylvania counties and remains jailed in Westmoreland County. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January
INCREASED CAPACITY NEEDS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments are now being accepted on a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection air quality plan tied to increased capacity at the Hummel Station power plant in Shamokin Dam. DEP says the plan covers a thirty-two megawatt upgrade approved by PJM Interconnection earlier this year. Capital Power, which purchased the natural gas plant in July, has announced major investment plans tied to future energy demand. No hearing is scheduled, but one may be requested. Written public comments are due January fifth. Details at pa environment daily.blogspot.com
SALVATION ARMY DONATIONS LAG BEHIND LAST YEAR
It’s not too late to give back this holiday season. The Salvation Army is asking for public support of its annual Red Kettle Campaign as demand for services rises and donations lag behind last year. The Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division has launched a match challenge, offering up to five-thousand dollars in matched funds for local corps that exceed last year’s totals. Officials say every donation stays local, supporting food, shelter, and emergency services for neighbors in need. Donate online at give.salvationarmy.org
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GameAbove Sports Bowl –
Central Michigan vs Northwestern 1pm ESPN
Rate Bowl –
New Mexico vs Minnesota 4:30pm ESPN
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl –
Florida International vs USTA 8pm ESPN
NCAA Football Saturday
Pinstripe Bowl noon on ABC
Penn State vs Clemson in Yankee Stadium
Fenway Bowl in Boston
UCON vs Army 2:15p on ESPN
with former WAHS QB Joe Fagnano playing for UCON
NFL Yesterday Christmas Day
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