INCARCERATED WASD STUDENT CLEARED OF WRONGDOING
The Williamsport High School Student who was accused of sending terroristic threats through a school messaging platform and incarcerated for four weeks as a result of those charges has been cleared by authorities. According to the Sun Gazette, police say a 16 year old student gained access to the school account of Lucaus Adam Butler, to send the threatening messages that looked like they were sent from Butler but were not. Police say the juvenile has admitted to the charges and he will now be petitioned into juvenile court.
INMATE DIES OF SUSPECTED SUICIDE
A Snyder County prison inmate died Tuesday morning of suspected suicide according to prison officials. The identity of the 36 year old inmate was not released, but according to the daily item, the man was not under suicide watch and was considered low risk for self-harm. The Snyder County District Attorney and state police came to the prison after he was discovered unresponsive in his cell at about 3am – they have determined that there was no foul play involved. Prison staff performed CPR but the man was pronounced dead by emergency responders at the Union County facility.
MAN JAILED FOR CODE INFRACTIONS
Warnings and summary citations were not enough to get a 46 year old Lycoming County property owner to clean up his home when codes enforcement officers in Williamsport inspected and deemed its condition poor. According to North Central PA dot com, Michael Greco of Coal Township was arrested and charged with first and second degree failure to comply with code requirements after officers came to the property and continually found debris strewn about including appliances, metal, metal sheets and other items on the lawn and around the house. Greco posted $5 thousand dollars unsecured bail and will have a preliminary hearing June 21st .
NEW TRAINING FOR LITTLE LEAGUE COACHES
Little League International has implemented a new pilot training program for coaches. According to the Little League website, the “Little League Diamond Leader Training Program,” will educate volunteer coaches on their role supporting the social and emotional well-being of the players, using up to date materials and interactive scenarios so volunteers can get the resources and guidance they need to help the players have the best possible experience every season. A full launch of the Diamond Leader Training Program is planned for the 2023 season.
COURT DATE SET FOR ALLEGED SWORD WIELDING SUSPECT
A Shamokin man who is in custody for allegedly killing a woman in his home with a sword will have his preliminary hearing June 21st. According to the Daily Item, Corey Quincy allegedly stabbed Rhonda Pearce with the weapon in early April after an argument involving drugs at his Vine Street home. Police say they got a tip from a family member about Quincy’s drug use and when they went to the home, discovered Pearce’s body which was left in an upstairs bedroom from the altercation a few days prior. Quincy was arrested on April 8th and denied bail.
PROBATION OFFICER APPOINTED TO MAGISTRATE COURT
A former probation officer in Snyder County has been nominated to fill the vacant magisterial district judge position, previously held by Judge Lori Hackenberg. According to media outlets, state senator John Gordner said Bo Trawitz has been nominated to the commonwealth court. Trawitz was a Mifflin county probation officer from 2003 to 2013 and has Snyder County’s Chief Probation officer since then. Hackenberg’ seat was vacant after she was elected to the Court of Common Pleas for Snyder and Union Counties.
GROUNDBREAKING PLANNED IN WILLIAMSPORT
There will be a groundbreaking ceremony June 22nd for the expansions planned for future growth in Williamsport at West Pharmaceutical Services. According to a news release, the Reach Road expansion will include three stories for operations in 37 thousand square feet of space, which will allow the company to produce compounded rubber materials that are then processed at their Jersey Shore facility for global use. The company says the expansion in the Lycoming County region will create many family sustaining jobs.
BLACK BEAR SEEN IN SELINSGROVE BOROUGH
The Pennsylvania Game Commission was called yesterday after witnesses said a black bear was wandering through Selinsgrove borough. According to the Daily Item, the officer was unable to locate the bear that was seen near the community pool. The agency is looking to capture and relocate the bear to a less populated area. If you have information about or see the bear, call 911 or 814-643-1831 and report the bear sighting.
SPORTS
PIAA Varsity Softball State Championships New Start times today!
Class 1A
Montgomery vs DuBois Central Catholic – Beard Field, Nittany Lion Softball Park, Penn State University @10:30am
Class 3A
Lewisburg vs Avonworth – Beard Field, Nittany Lion Softball Park, Penn State University @12:30pm
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 7 Trenton Thunder 5
Williamsport and Trenton meet up again tonight @ Muncy Bank Ballpark – first pitch @6:35
MLB
Phillies 3 Marlins 1
Diamondbacks 7 Reds 4
Braves 8 Nationals 2
Yankees 4 Rays 3
Bluejays 7 OrioleS 6
Brewers 10 Mets 2
Red Sox 10 A’s 1
Pirates 6 Cardinals 4
Guardians 7 Rockies 5
NHL
Avalanche 4 Lightning 3 – Stanley Cup Finals Game 1
Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 – Tampa Bay @Colorado Saturday 8pm on ABC and ESPN+
NBA Tonight
NBA Finals Game 6 Golden State at Boston 9 PM on ABC Golden State leads 3-2
