DEWEY AVENUE POLICE ACTIVITY LINKED TO ARSON
Police activity on Dewey Avenue in Williamsport Thursday stemmed from an arson investigation in Montoursville. State Police say 37-year-old Alisha Marie Hart allegedly set fire to a couch inside an occupied Spruce Street home following an argument, then fled to her Newberry residence. A State Police emergency response team was called after attempts to contact Hart failed and they found she had fled the home. She was later arrested under the Memorial street bridge and now faces aggravated arson, multiple counts of arson, and reckless burning charges. No injuries were reported.
WARRANT ISSUED FOR WILLIAMSPORT DRUG SUSPECT
A warrant has been issued for a Williamsport man accused of buying methamphetamine for a police informant. Fifty-four-year-old William Gonzalez allegedly took 100 dollars from the informant in September and used it to obtain meth from a dealer. Detectives say Gonzalez later admitted taking the money and retrieving the drugs. He is charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and illegal use of a communication device. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office.
ALLENWOOD DATA CENTER PROJECT HITS ROADBLOCK
Plans for a major data center campus near Allenwood have hit a roadblock. Union County Commissioners have ordered developer PNK Group to stop most construction on an electrical substation, saying required approvals were not obtained. Limited work can continue for safety and environmental protection. The substation would serve three proposed data centers near Great Stream Commons. The developer has 30 days to confirm construction has stopped or potentially face legal action.
COMMUNITY REMEMBERS WARRIOR RUN FIRST-GRADER
The community is remembering a first-grade Warrior Run student killed after being struck by a car in Union County Monday. The child, identified by a family fundraiser as Dallas Springer Nye, was hit while crossing Shipton Street near Mifflinburg Elementary School and later died at a hospital. Police continue to investigate. Today, community members are encouraged to wear red, blue or Spider-Man-themed clothing in Dallas’s honor and to show support for his family.
COGAN STATION MAN ACCUSED OF TARGETING BICYCLIST
A Cogan Station man is facing charges after police say he threatened a bicyclist and then tried to hit him with a Jeep. Seventy-seven-year-old Barry Kinley allegedly threatened to run over and kill the cyclist before driving toward him several times on Kinley Road. Police say the cyclist eventually hid in a field. Kinley denies trying to hit him and faces terroristic threats, simple assault, reckless endangerment and traffic-related charges.
ALLENWOOD INMATE GETS 50 MORE YEARS
A federal inmate at USP Allenwood has been sentenced to another 50 years in prison for attacking two corrections officers in 2020. Twenty-eight-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy pleaded guilty to charges including assault with intent to commit murder and providing material support to ISIS. One officer lost an eye in the attack. The new sentence will begin after Bahnasawy completes a 40-year term for an earlier ISIS terror plot in New York City.
TWO AREA NONPROFITS AWARDED $110,000 GRANTS
Two area nonprofits are receiving $110,000 each after being selected by local residents. The First Community Foundation Partnership awarded grants to Dwell in Lycoming County and Central Susquehanna Opportunities in the Greater Susquehanna Valley. Dwell will expand a birthday program for children in foster and kinship care, while Central Susquehanna Opportunities will provide housing assistance in Union, Snyder and Northumberland counties. The grants celebrate the foundation’s 110th anniversary.
NEW FLAG TO BE DEDICATED AT MILTON VETERANS MEMORIAL
A new American flag will be dedicated at the Veterans Memorial in Milton on Veterans Day. The Improved Milton Experience will hold the ceremony November 11, following the donation of the flag by community members Mike and Kara Medley. The event will include remarks from local leaders, a formal flag raising and a moment of reflection honoring veterans past and present. TIME says the public is invited to attend.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Football Game of the week
Wellsboro @ South Wmspt
6:30Pre-Game/7pm Kickoff
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network/WILQ’s HD3
So. Columbia @ Jersey Shore
Williamsport @ Hollidaysburg
Montoursville @ Mifflinburg
Montgomery @ NP Mansfield
Hughesville @ Loyalsock
Muncy @ Athens
Warrior Run @ Shikellamy
Lewisburg @ Milton
NFL
Bears 30 Patriots 24
NFL Sunday
Steelers vs Saints 9:30am – Paris
Bengals vs Ravens 1pm CBS
Giants vs Texans 1pm FOX
Chiefs vs Seahawks 8:20pm NBC
NBA
76ers 114 Cavaliers 106
Thunder 96 Nuggets 84
NBA Tonight
Knicks vs Celtics 7pm Prime Video
Mavericks vs Pacers 7pm
Timberwolves vs Magic 7pm
Rockets vs Spurs 9:30pm PrimeVideo
Grizzlies vs Warriors 10pm
Clippers vs Lakers 10pm
NHL
Maple Leafs 5 Rangers 4
Sharks 6 Senators 2
Devils 4 Ducks 1
Penguins 4 Panthers 0
Kings 3 Islanders 2
Oilers 6 Hurricanes 5 /SO
Kraken 5 Mammoth 3
NHL Tonight
Canadiens vs Blackhawks 8pm NHL Net
Lightning vs Avalanche 9pm ESPN+
NASCAR Sunday
Yellawood 500/Talledega Speedway
1pm Pre-Race/2pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network/WILQ’s HD3
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