ACCUSED PENN STATE COCAINE RING LEADER JAILED WITHOUT BAIL
The man accused of leading an alleged Penn State cocaine ring is now jailed without bail after surrendering Tuesday. Twenty-four-year-old Agostino Abbatiello failed to appear for his arraignment Monday, when the Attorney General announced charges against 14 people, including 13 current or former Penn State students. Authorities say the ring operated in 2023 and 2024 out of two off-campus fraternity houses, where pledges and fraternity members allegedly helped cut and package cocaine for distribution to students.
WILLIAMSPORT MAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED DEATH THREATS
A Williamsport man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and her husband. State police say 35-year-old Preston Delsite told the woman at a local entertainment center August 12th that he would shoot her husband if she refused to leave him. Police say Delsite later threatened the woman and texted that he was coming to her home. Delsite denied making the threats and was arraigned on terroristic threats and harassment charges.
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TIGHTENS REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PENNSYLVANIA DATA CENTERS
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order yesterday tightening requirements for new data centers in Pennsylvania. Large projects seeking state permits will face new standards covering energy costs, environmental protections, local hiring and community involvement. Developers must secure required local approvals, and qualifying projects must make legally enforceable commitments to the state’s GRID standards. The order also removes data centers from Pennsylvania’s fast-track permitting program and bars state agencies from signing nondisclosure agreements with developers.
RIVER VALLEY HEALTH AND NEW LOVE CENTER LAUNCH FOOD PHARMACY
River Valley Health and The New Love Center have launched a new Food Pharmacy aimed at improving patient health through better access to nutritious food. The program is open to River Valley Health primary-care patients who receive a referral based on medical need. Distributions will be held twice a month and can serve up to 100 patients each time. River Valley Health is covering the program’s food and mobile distribution costs.
FORMER UNION-SNYDER JUDICIAL LAW CLERK COULD FACE 201 MORE FELONY COUNTS
A former judicial law clerk in Union and Snyder counties could face 201 additional felony counts involving child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors say a forensic examination of devices belonging to 67-year-old Keith Kendall uncovered the additional files. Kendall was originally charged in March with 10 possession counts and criminal use of a communication facility. He is free on 75-thousand dollars unsecured bail and is due in Union County Court September 21st for a hearing on the additional charges.
WILLIAMSPORT MAN CHARGED AGAIN IN TOXIC SUBSTANCE CASE
A Williamsport man is facing charges for the second time this year for allegedly inhaling toxic substances. State police say 28-year-old Jonathan Mueller was found outside a River Avenue grocery store in Loyalsock Township last month, lethargic and confused with a can of duster. Mueller allegedly told officers he used it because he was stressed. He was taken to UPMC, then jailed on five-thousand dollars bail.
EAST LYCOMING STUDENTS RETURN TO NEW SUPERINTENDENT AND CELL-PHONE-FREE POLICY
East Lycoming students will return to class with a new superintendent and new rules. Hughesville Junior-Senior High School will be cell-phone free from the first bell through dismissal, with devices required to be turned off and stored away. The district is also launching an in-school suspension program to keep disciplined students on campus with academic and behavioral support. Both changes are part of new Superintendent Gregory Scoggins’ districtwide “Spartan Way” initiative.
LAWMAKER PROPOSES “PENNSYLVANIA ELK HUNT DAY”
Pennsylvania’s fall hunting seasons are approaching, and one lawmaker wants to mark the return of elk hunting with a special designation. Representative Jim Haddock of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties is proposing October 3rd, opening day of the firearm elk season, as “Pennsylvania Elk Hunt Day.” Archery elk season begins September 12th, while the Game Commission’s elk cam is already streaming from Elk County. The live camera will remain online through the start of firearm season and can be viewed at pa.gov/pgc.
SPORTS
Little League World Series Today
Opening Ceremonies 11am Volunteer Stadium – All seating is free
Game 1 – Latin America (Nicaragua) vs Caribbean (Dominican Republic) 1pm Volunteer
Game 2 – Southeast (Phenix City, AL) vs Northwest (Tacoma WA) 3pm Lamade
Game 3 – Canada (Vancouver) vs Asia Pacific (South Korea) 5pm Volunteer
Game 4 – Metro (Bayonne, NJ) vs New England (Bridgewater, MA) 7pm Lamade
Mid-Atlantic (West Chester, PA) plays Friday 7pm against TBD
MLB Draft League
State College Spikes 9 Williamsport Crosscutters 7
Cutters stay on the road for the second game of a 2-game series with the Spikes. 6:35pm 1st pitch
MLB
Guardians 8 Giants 1
Yankees 3 Orioles 1
Pirates 4 Tigers 1
Phillies 6 Marlins 4
Padres 5 Mets 2
Rangers 5 Nationals 0
Dodgers 7 Rockies 6
MLB Tonight
Tigers vs Pirates 12:35pm MLB.tv
Padres vs Mets 1:10pm MLB.tv
Braves vs Twins 1:40pm ESPN Unlmtd
Marlins vs Phillies 6:05pm MLB.tv
Yankees vs Orioles 6:35pm PrimeVid/ MLB.tv
Nationals vs Rangers 8:05pm MLB.tv
NFL PreSeason
Thursday – Raiders vs Texans 8pm ESPN
49ers vs Chargers 10pm NFLNet
Friday – Jets vs Steelers 7pm NFLNet
Panthers vs Jaguars 7:30pm ESPNUnlmtd
Packers vs Broncos 9pm NFLNet
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