SUSPECT WITHDRAWS NO CONTEST PLEA IN NORRY COURT
The 20 year old Watsontown man on trial for shooting a state trooper in April of 2023, withdrew his no contest plea for aggravated assault on a police officer. According to PennLive, Hunter Shaheen originally faced two counts of felony attempted homicide after a 2023 incident in which State police were assisting the Watsontown Borough police during a domestic dispute and a trooper was shot in the leg with a non-life-threatening injury by Shaheen, who was also shot and taken into custody after the exchange. Shaheen’s defense attorney says the prosecution is seeking a weapon enhancement for the charges and they had only just found that out in the presentencing report. Now the original charges are back on the table against Shaheen which could carry a 40 year sentence.
SERIOUS INJURIES FOR ONE DRIVER AFTER TWO-CAR ACCIDENT
Life Flight was dispatched last night for a two-car crash at the 9000 block of State Route 522 in Franklin Township in Snyder County. According to State police Selinsgrove, 75 year old Claude Stanley of Middleburg was seriously injured when his northbound 2010 Chevy Cobalt crossed into the southbound lanes near Dock Hill Road and collided with a tractor trailer driven by 55 year old Scott D. Solomon, of New Columbia, who was not injured. Police say Stanley was not wearing a seat belt.
BASSMASTER TOURNEY WINNER FROM VIRGINIA
A man from Virginia won the national Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament over the weekend. According to the Basscast, Ewing Minor of Virginia scored a two-day total of 187.75 inches, and won just over $11 thousand. Just a quarter of an inch separated Minor from second-place Kristine Fischer from Nebraska, who put up a two-day total of 187.50 inches. Over 200 anglers were free to fish anywhere on the Susquehanna river in this region and over 2,400 bass were caught during the tournament; sponsored by the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.
CLINTON COUNTY FAIR ENDS THIS WEEKEND
The 51st Clinton County Fair continues tonight in Mill Hall and will highlight the week of community, agriculture and local talent. There are many favorite activities at the fair, including the Bill Yost Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, a Corn Hole Tournament and various 4-H and FFA awards programs. The public is invited to compete in the Animal Dressing Contest, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Youth Pie Eating and more. Plus. there is a prize drawing each night at 9:30 on the AuxStage in which you must be present to win. The gates open every day at 7am with a 5 dollar admission and 2 dollar parking. Children 12 and under are free. Get details and the full schedule at clintoncountyfair.com.
MAN SENTENCED 6 TO 25 YEARS FOR VIOLENT ASSAULT
A 73 year old man from Cogan Station was sentenced to at least six and a half years but up to 25 years in state prison after police said the man kidnapped a woman binding her hands and feet, and gagging her, before a neighbor heard her screaming in a Watsontown alley and came to her aid. According to the Daily Item, Byron Magargle appeared for his sentencing hearing by video in Northumberland County Court. Magargle’s attorney told the judge that his client suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and blacked out and didn’t remember the incident.
WOMAN USES FALSE NAME WITH POLICE TO HIDE PRIOR ARRESTS
Police recently arrested a Lock Haven woman who they say gave a false name during a traffic stop, trying to keep details about her previous violations from them. According to North Central PA dot com, police say 54 year old Nicole Pauline Burns has several warrants out for her arrest and has a suspended driver’s license, and gave her maiden name “Shoemaker” when police questioned her at Woodward Avenue. Burns was taken into custody and taken to the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
BERWICK WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM GRANDMOTHER
34 year old granddaughter from Berwick is being charged with felonies for taking advantage of a care dependent person and stealing all her grandmother’s money. According to family members, Shawna Rae Francis was given control over her grandmother’s accounts for paying bills in January 2023. Over the course of a year over 53 thousand dollars was drained and Francis’ aunt was asking for financial records that the woman wouldn’t disclose. Police discovered Francis transferred large sums of the money to her account to pay for household items and her own mortgage.
RECONSTRUCTION OVERNIGHT IN LYCOMING COUNTY
The reconstruction and bridge replacement project continues today on Lycoming Mall Drive and Fairfield Road in Fairfield Township. Work is scheduled for tonight at 7pm through until 6am. Vehicles traveling Lycoming Mall Drive at the intersection with Fairfield Road will be switched to the newly completed part of the structure over Bennetts Run. After that side is complete, the contractor will begin reconstruction work on other half of the bridge. Watch for flaggers while the work is being performed.
SPORTS
MLB Draft League – Last night in Trenton
Williamsport Crosscutters 2 Trenton Thunder 1
Williamsport hosts Trenton for Game 2 of their three-game series, tonight at 6:35pm
MLB
Guardians 8 Tigers 4
Game 1 – Orioles 11 Blue Jays 5
Game 2 – Blue Jays 8 Orioles 4
Yankees 14 Phillies 4
Mets 15 Twins 2
Pirates 5 Astros 3
D’backs 9 Nationals 8
MLB Tonight
Yankees vs Phillies 6:40pm TBS
Mets vs Twins 7:10pm
Pirates vs Houston 8:10pm
Nationals vs D’Backs 9:40pm
Olympics
Women’s Basketball Olympic Opener
* The Americans defeated Japan 102-76 – in a rematch of the 2021 gold medal game in Tokyo.
* They are now 56-0 in the Olympics since 1992 as they take the first step toward winning their eighth consecutive gold.
* Japan’s tallest player stands 6-foot-1, and Team USA has six players that height or taller.
Triathalon
* The men’s Olympic triathlon planned for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River.
* They will try to hold the men’s triathlon Wednesday the same day as the women’s competition and both are subject to water tests.
Men’s Tennis
* Novak Djokovic, defeated Rafael Nadal, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the Summer GamesWomen’s Rugby
* Down 7-0, the U.S. women’s team cameback to defeat Great Britain 17-7 in the quarterfinals.
* It’s the first time that the U.S. reached the semifinal since rugby became an Olympic sport in 2016.
* The Americans will face New Zealand next for a spot in the final.
Medal Count
USA 20 3-gold, 8-silver, 9-bronze
France 16 5-gold 8-silver 3-bronze
japan 12 6-gold 2-silver 4-bronze
