DONALD TRUMP IS PRESIDENT-ELECT
According to unofficial election results from Lyco dot org, Former President Donald J Trump won in Lycoming County with just over 70 percent of the vote after all 81 precincts have reported their results. The Associated Press called the race in the Commonwealth this morning with over 96 percent of precincts reported across the state and the 19 electoral votes unofficially going to Trump. After unofficial returns in the senate have been tallied, Republican Dave McCormick garnered over 68 percent of the vote to the 29 percent by incumbent Senator Bob Casey.
SUSPICIOUS FIRES STARTED IN WILLIAMSPORT
A dumpster fire that has been deemed suspicious brought emergency crews out Monday night to Seth Street, just north of West Fourth where trash was on fire with flames shooting 20 feet into the air. According to the Sun Gazette, there has been a rash of fires and vandalism with a vehicle fire reported early Monday in the parking lot of the Pajama Factory after a Democratic gathering was at the facility Sunday night. Two other vehicles were allegedly set on fire in a parking garage in downtown Williamsport, a couch was reported to be set on fire near Vine Avenue and four separate brush fires were set in a wooded area south of the 1300 block of West Third Street Monday afternoon. Police continue an investigation.
ARSON CHARGES FOR WILLIAMSPORT MAN
A Williamsport man was charged with arson in September after debris he was burning on his property at 397 Bougainville Road that he thought was extinguished, ignited a few days later. According to the Sun Gazette, 34 year old Matthew Jon Wagner told police investigating the blaze that he didn’t report the fire because he thought it was minor and he didn’t want to be in the news. Wagner was arraigned after September 6th but failed to appear for his preliminary hearing in Lycoming County. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
TEMPORARY BURN BAN IN ELKLAND TOWNSHIP
The Elkland Township Supervisors has announced a temporary burn ban for the township this week after it was approved at Monday night’s meeting. Temporary Burn Ban Resolution 2024-06 goes into effect Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm, and prohibits open burning. Residents are not allowed to burn any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative matter involved with land clearing, or any sort of debris) out-of-doors either in a burn barrel or on the ground. The ban starting tomorrow night is in effect for 30 days. The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills and the safe disposal of used charcoal, or the use of tobacco in any form is still permitted.
STATE ELECTIONS FAVORED REPUBLICANS
Republicans in Pennsylvania government fared well last night with most ballots counted in the region. According to election results at Lyco.org, Representative Dan Mueser of Dallas, and GT Thompson of Howard are unofficially set for re-election, along with State Senator Gene Yaw who defeated Democratic challenger Kim Pitcher of Bradford County. Incumbent state Treasurer Stacy Garrity defeated Democrat Erin McClelland with over 71 percent of the vote. Incumbent state Auditor General Tim DeFoor defeated state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia, the Democratic nominee. For Attorney General, Dave Sunday garnered just over 69 percent of the vote over former state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
SHOOTING DEATH INVESTIGATION IN WILLIAMSPORT
An investigation of a death by gunshot last weekend has been opened by Williamsport Police. According to 570 News on the Go 39-year-old Reagan Pyle was found with a fatal gunshot wound around 2pm Saturday a second-floor apartment in the 400 block of Grant Street after police were called for gunshots and a deceased person. If you have any information about Pyle or the circustances surrounding the incident use the “Submit a tip” link at Lycoming.crimewatchpa.com.
BUILDING COLLAPSE IN SHAMOKIN
Shamokin City officials shut down Route 61 Tuesday after a vacant property at 309 E. Sunbury St collapsed inside itself and caused residents to evacuate out of an abundance of caution. According to the News Item, the East Sunbury Street location is owned by ALK Construction Group who had plans to renovate the property but find that now demolition is recommended by the city. The road reopened about 90 minutes after the collapse from the third floor to the first floor with fencing in place around the sidewalk to keep pedestrians from passing. A decision on what to do with the building is pending.
FREE EMT COURSE OFFERED IN TIOGA COUNTY
Tioga County residents can benefit from a special cost arrangement with Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department who are offering EMT training. Those interested can sign up for the 350 dollar course and upon successful completion of the course the money will be refunded. The class begins January 6th and continues meeting at the Mansfield Hose company facility on 381 South Main Street in Mansfield every Monday and Wednesday through June 25th. Space is limited to 24 individuals and registration continues through December 23rd. Get details at NPRCevents.org.
SPORTS
PIAA State Soccer Playoffs
Girls Class 1A
Lanc. Mennonite 2 South Williamsport 1
Camp Hill 4 Muncy 0
Class 2A
Northwestern Lehigh 4 Hughesville 0
Central Columbia 3 Lake Lehman 0
Class 3A
Shikellamy 1 Valley View 0 /OT
Boys Class 1A
Wyoming Seminary 6 Northumberland Christian 0
Class 2A
Scranton Prep 1 Lewisburg 0
Northwestern Lehigh 9 Midd-West 0
Class 3A
Dallas 3 Selinsgrove 1
NHL
Maple Leafs 4 Bruins 0
Hurricanes 6 Flyers 4
Islanders 4 Penguins 3
Kings 5 Wild 1
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