DEFENSE CLAIMS CO-DEFENDANT CONFESSED TO WILLIAMSPORT DOUBLE HOMICIDE
Defense attorneys for Troy Bennett Bailey, charged in a Williamsport double homicide, claim co-defendant Muhammad Davis admitted to the shootings. They say Davis communicated through plumbing pipes at the Lycoming County Prison with a female inmate, telling her he killed Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Junior in January 2024. Bailey’s attorneys requested prison blueprints to determine whether such communication was physically possible. A judge denied the request. Bailey remains jailed without bail.
SHAPIRO SIGNS STATEWIDE SCHOOL CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS INTO LAW
Pennsylvania students will face new restrictions on cell phones beginning with the 2027-28 school year. Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation Monday requiring schools statewide to prohibit students from possessing or using personal phones throughout the school day, including lunch and between classes. Exceptions will be allowed for medical needs, disability accommodations and approved educational purposes. Schools will determine how to enforce the restrictions and must establish emergency communication procedures for parents.
WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPENS NOVEMBER SECOND
Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens November second, offering help to households struggling with winter heating costs. According to STEP, eligible residents can receive a one-time grant ranging from 200 to one-thousand dollars, paid directly to their heating provider. A two-person household can earn up to 32-thousand-460 dollars annually and qualify. Emergency assistance is also available for households at risk of losing heat. Applications and additional information are available through the state Department of Human Services.
DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Downtown Williamsport will be filled with costumes, candy and family activities Wednesday evening for the city’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Fall Festival. The event runs from 5 to 8, featuring participating businesses handing out treats, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, face painting and giveaways. Trick-or-treaters can pick up bags at Horizon Federal Credit Union on Pine Street. Fourth Street will be closed from Hepburn to Market streets, along with cross streets, beginning at 2 p.m.
INTERSTATE 80 REOPENS FOLLOWING SERIOUS MONTOUR COUNTY CRASH
Interstate 80 eastbound in Montour County is open today following a serious crash Monday morning that left one person injured. Authorities say a driver stopped to help at an earlier accident near mile marker 225, just east of the Danville exit. After getting out of their vehicle, the person was struck by another passing vehicle. The highway was closed for more than six hours, causing major traffic backups. State police at Milton are investigating.
LYCOMING COUNTY PURCHASES FORMER CHURCH FOR DISTRICT JUDGE’S OFFICE
Lycoming County Commissioners have purchased a former church in Linden with plans to convert it into a district judge’s office. The property at 19 Wagner Road, just off Route 220, was formerly home to Maranatha Bible Church. The county approved the 347-thousand-dollar purchase in June using Act 13 funds. While renovation plans haven’t been finalized, the building is expected to house Magisterial District Judge Denise Dieter’s office.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOTS IS TODAY
Pennsylvania voters planning to cast ballots by mail in the November third election have until 5 p.m. today to apply. Secretary of State Al Schmidt says more than 1.2 million residents have already requested ballots. Applications can be submitted online or at county election offices. Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Election Day, regardless of postmark. Voters must use the secrecy envelope and sign and date the outer envelope. More information is available at vote-dot-P-A-dot-gov.
HOLIDAY NATURE BOOK FAIR COMING TO MONTOUR PRESERVE
A holiday-themed Nature Book Fair is coming to the Montour Preserve December 12th. The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is hosting the event from 9 to 2, featuring nature and science books, local authors and family activities. Award-winning writer Rebecca Hirsch will offer a reading and craft session at 11, followed by nature author Cindy Ross at noon. There’ll also be a holiday sweater contest, food and prizes. Proceeds will support environmental education programs. Get information at middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org
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Sugar Valley Rural Charter @ Hughesville 6:30pm
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