MORE FELONIES FOR CONVICTED CHILD PORN SUSPECT
A Williamsport man accused of trying to meet a child online is scheduled to be back in court December ninth. Court records say 57-year-old Daniel Ade was out on unsecured bail at the time of his latest arrest and was already on parole for a 2008 child pornography conviction. Police say Ade believed he was chatting with a 13-year-old girl before being confronted by an online predator group. He now faces multiple felony charges and has been denied bail.
POLICE WATCHING FOR PORCH PIRATES
Sunbury Police are warning residents to be on alert for package thefts during the holiday season. Chief Travis Bremigen says reports of so-called porch pirates are increasing, with most thefts happening during the daytime. He urges residents to bring deliveries inside as soon as possible, use signature delivery when available, and ask neighbors for help if needed. Police are stepping up patrols and encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it immediately.
ANNUAL FISHING LICENSES AVAILABLE ONLINE
Pennsylvania anglers can now purchase their 2026 fishing licenses, permits, and gift vouchers through the Fish and Boat Commission. Licenses are available online at HuntFish dot PA dot gov or at nearly seven-hundred retail agents statewide, and are valid immediately through December of twenty-twenty-six. The commission says options include multi-year licenses, digital proof on smart devices, gift vouchers, and a limited-edition collectible brook trout license button. The PFBC also reminds boaters that life jackets are mandatory on small boats through April thirtieth.
SANTA’S MAILBOX AVAILABLE IN ELYSBURG
Children in Elysburg are invited to send their holiday wishes to Santa through the Ralpho Township Business Association’s Santa’s Mailbox. The special mailbox is set up next to the community Christmas tree behind the municipal building and will accept letters through December twentieth. To receive a reply from Santa, letters must include a return address. The project is sponsored by the business association, township supervisors, and the Ralpho Township maintenance department.
MAN WHO STOLE FROM ATMS TO BE EXTRADICTED TO PA
A North Carolina man is accused of stealing more than one-hundred-one-thousand dollars from ATMs in Snyder, Union, and Crawford counties and is now awaiting extradition back to Pennsylvania. State police say forty-two-year-old Antoni Jesus Garcia Cordoba of Raleigh is being held in the Boone County Jail in Missouri. Investigators say he used a method known as jackpotting to force Penn Bank and Trust ATMs to dispense cash during a five-hour crime spree between September thirtieth and October first. He faces multiple felony theft and corrupt organization charges.
WAY’S GARDEN LEADERSHIP TO BE REORGANIZED
Williamsport City Council has approved a change to the Way’s Garden Commission, ending lifetime appointments and replacing them with staggered terms similar to other city boards. The garden, a gift from philanthropist J. Roman Way in 1913, is overseen by a five-member commission with the mayor serving as an ex-officio member. Under the new ordinance, appointments will be staggered through 2031 and made by the mayor.
MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT COMING TO MUNCY VALLEY
Governor Josh Shapiro announced an eight-million-dollar investment from Farm Plast to open its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Muncy Township. According to the Standard Journal, the Lycoming County project will create 69 new jobs over the next three years at a renovated 200-thousand-square-foot facility on Sherman Street. Farm Plast produces sustainable plastic milk crates and containers made largely from recycled materials. The company also received state loan and grant funding to support the expansion.
FREE FRIDAY AT LEWSIBURG CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The Lewisburg Children’s Museum is inviting families to enjoy a full day of free fun during Free Friday this Friday, December fifth, from ten a.m. to four p.m., thanks to a sponsorship from UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. Admission will be free for all visitors, with hands-on exhibits designed for children ages two to ten. UPMC North Central Pennsylvania President Patti Jackson-Gehris will visit along with mascots Will and Gabi, and a special storytime is planned for eleven a.m. No registration is required.
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