TEEN IN CUSTODY AFTER GALETON SCHOOL THREAT
A 15-year-old boy is in custody following a reported threat against the Galeton Area School District in Potter County. State police in Coudersport say they received a report of an active threat Monday and determined the teenager had allegedly planned an incident targeting the school. The boy, who is from Galeton, was taken into custody without incident. Authorities have not released details about possible charges, but say the situation is resolved and there is no ongoing threat.
GREGG TOWNSHIP APPROVES CONTROVERSIAL DATA CENTER
A controversial data center proposal in Union County has received conditional approval despite strong public opposition. Gregg Township supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to allow PNK Group to move forward with plans for a data center at Great Stream Commons. According to the Daily Item, nearly 60 residents reacted angrily, with some threatening legal action. The approval includes 31 conditions addressing noise, water use and environmental concerns. The company initially plans a 252-thousand-square-foot facility in an existing building.
EAST LYCOMING APPROVES NEW SCHOOL SPORTS POLICY
The East Lycoming School Board has approved a new policy clarifying participation in boys’ and girls’ athletic programs. The policy establishes separate interscholastic sports teams based on sex, with district officials saying the distinction promotes fairness, safety and opportunities for female athletes. Superintendent Gregory Scoggins thanked board members for their work developing the guidelines. The district says it remains committed to serving all students, while establishing clear criteria for participation in its athletic programs.
NEARLY 600 FISH RESCUED NEAR SUNBURY DAM
Nearly 600 fish have been rescued from pools near the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam outside Sunbury. The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and Susquehanna University collected 580 fish representing 22 species after the dam was lowered for the season. Smallmouth bass accounted for about half the total. Researchers also discovered dead fish, raising concerns about how quickly the water recedes. They’re considering whether a slower drawdown could prevent future fish deaths.
LOCK HAVEN MAN IDENTIFIED IN FATAL I-80 CRASH
Authorities have identified the Good Samaritan killed while helping a stranded motorist along Interstate 80 in Montour County. Twenty-nine-year-old Logan Rickert of Lock Haven died Monday morning after stopping to assist a pickup truck driver involved in an earlier crash. Coroner Scott Lynn says Rickert was outside his vehicle when a second tractor-trailer veered off the eastbound lanes and struck him. Rickert died at the scene. State police and the coroner’s office continue investigating.
ATTORNEY SEEKS TO REMOVE LYCOMING COUNTY D-A FROM CASE
An attorney representing the father of a teenager murdered outside TGI Fridays in Loyalsock Township wants Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino removed from a criminal case. Attorney Matthew Diemer alleges Marino made prejudicial comments about Gilbert Palmer and his son, 15-year-old Ahmeen Palmer, who was killed in 2024. Gilbert Palmer faces unrelated drug and gun charges from 2023. According to North Central PA dot com, the motion asks a judge to disqualify Marino and his office, potentially shifting prosecution to the state attorney general.
FORMER TRIANGLE TAVERN TO BE TORN DOWN FOR NEW BANK
A longtime Loyalsock Township landmark is coming down to make way for a new bank. Demolition of the former Triangle Tavern on Shiffler Avenue is expected this week. Township Manager Bill Burdett says Journey Bank plans to build a branch with a drive-through on the property and an adjacent lot. The nearly century-old building housed the popular Italian restaurant for more than 50 years before closing in 2013. Nearby Colony Classics will remain open.
MORE STATE FOREST ROADS OPEN FOR HUNTING
Pennsylvania is expanding access to state forests for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts this fall. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has opened 468 miles of forest roads across 18 districts for hunting, hiking and other recreation. Officials say more than 90 percent of state forestland is now within a half-mile of an open road. Most state forests allow hunting, including Sundays. Maps showing newly opened roads and hunting regulations are available on DCNR’s website.
SPORTS
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