HUGHESVILLE MAN JAILED FOR ASSAULT OF MINORS

A nineteen year old man from Hughesville was jailed after he was accused of furnishing four teens with alcohol and sexually assaulting one of the victims over several occasions last month.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Austin Tyler McKeon was seen on surveillance video at a convenience store on Maynard Street in the same seat of a car with one of the 14 year olds committing acts of assault.  On May 24^th McKeon allegedly assaulted the same 14 year old in a vehicle outside a local movie theater, before she convinced McKeon to take her home.  McKeon was recently charged with four counts each of unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault, strangulation, corruption of minors and more.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 50 thousand dollars bail.

FORMER SUNBURY POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED

Among support from some friends and colleagues, former Sunbury police chief Brad Hare who was arrested for stealing funds from the Americus Hose Company while he was a member there, was sentenced in Northumberland county court yesterday to 9 months of house arrest.  According to North Central PA dot com, Hare told the court the crime was the result of alcohol addiction, a disease he has since sought help for.  After house arrest, Hare will be entered in the Restrictive Intermediate Punishment program for three years, with an additional two years’ probation.

BOLLARDS TO BE INSTALLED NEAR TRADE & TRANSIT

In an effort to remove traffic hazards for pedestrians walking near Pine Square in the Central business district of Williamsport, city council has approved to authorize the installation of bollards or posts to keep cars from parking on the brick paver right-of-way in that part of the Trade and Transit section. According to the Sun Gazette, officials from the city said the removable barriers are the most efficient resolution, since the area is used by delivery drivers and garbage trucks, and allow the fire department to have access. 

NEW BERLIN 4^TH OF JULY EVENT CANCELLED

The 4^th of July celebration in New Berlin has been cancelled this year.  According to the social media post over the weekend by the New Berlin Activities Committee, the expense of the fireworks along with not enough donations or volunteers for the event has forced the decision. The 54^th Annual New Berlin Day  on August 24^th is still on track for a great way to close out the summer.  The public is invited to the annual event to enjoy food, crafts, antiques and music at the Commons.

PSP MONTOURSVILLE SEEKING SUSPECT IN BURGLARY

State police in Montoursville are searching for information about a suspect who broke into a home in Hughesville between May 11^th and May 18^th.  According to PA State Police, a person broke into a home at Bower Lane in Penn Township and stole several items, including a 4 thousand dollar coin collection, tools, a laptop and a trail camera. If you have information please contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.

BEAVERTOWN MAN ACCUSED OF STRANGLING SISTER

A 38 year old man from Beavertown was arrested after police say he threatened to kill his sister at their Snyder County home Sunday.  According to the Daily Item, Robert E. Thomas Jr allegedly strangled his sister during an argument during which the woman’s young son tried to intervene.  Thomas then went outside and grabbed a garden tool, swinging it, and threatening the woman again.  Thomas was taken into custody and arraigned on charges of strangulation, terroristic threats and simple assault.  He is being held in lieu of $7,500 bail with an upcoming preliminary hearing. 

GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW SOUTHSIDE GOVT. COMPLEX

South Williamsport officials broke ground on the new, state of the art Local Government Center and Community Room last week, a no cost project for the  borough or its residents.  According to the Sun Gazette, the funding total of 12 million dollars comes from federal and state funds, along with funds from the lease with Little League, and a percentage from the Lycoming County Commissioners.  Forty percent of the new building will house local government operations, and the remaining 60% will house a community room for meetings and work sessions, that will double as a venue for the public. The 9000 square foot complex will be technologically advanced with wireless capabilities and a 600 square foot space for outdoor events.

LITTLE LEAGUE PHOTO CONTEST OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Little League’s annual summer-long photo contest is accepting submissions through the summer, and the top three winning photos will be submitted in the Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association Photo Contest coming up later this year. According to  Little League International, fans can submit photos telling their Little League story and the ways in which they celebrate  Little League in their communities.  The deadline for submissions is 9pm on August 1^st.  For contest submission information, go online to LittleLeague.org/PhotoContest.

SPORTS

PIAA State Championships Baseball
Class 2A Friday 10:30am
Bald Eagle Area vs Tri-Valley  @ Medlar Field, Lubrano Park, State College
PIAA State Championship Softball
Class 2A Friday 11am
South Williamsport vs Neshannock  @ State College 

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters   4        West Virginia Black Bears   2
Cutters @ home again tonight hosting West Virginia, 6:35pm first pitch

MLB

Guardians 5        Reds 3
Orioles  4            Braves  0
Nationals  5        Tigers  4
Marlins 4            Mets  2
Phillies 4             Red Sox 1
Pirates  2             Cardinals 1
Yankees  10        Royals 1
MLB Tonight
Braves vs Orioles  6:35pm
Guardians vs Reds 7:10pm ESPN+
Rays vs Mets  7:10pm
Phillies vs Red Sox  7:10pm
Pirates  vs Cardinals 7:45pm
Yankees vs Royals  8:10pm

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Thursday
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers 8pm ABC

NBA Finals Game 3 Today
Boston @ Dallas 8:30pm ABC  BOS leads 2-0

Competitive Eating News
Joey Chestnut won’t be allowed to compete  in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July, and won’t defend the Mustard Belt, due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods – a brand that sells meat substitutes. Major League Eating, the organization which sanctions the contest, said he’s welcome back when his sponsorship deal is over.  Chestnut won the competition in 2023, downing 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to earn his 16th Nathan’s title.