WILLIAMSPORT MAN JAILED AFTER RECKLESS DRIVING INCIDENT
A Williamsport man is jailed after allegedly driving recklessly while arguing with his wife, with two children in the car. Police say 37-year-old Maurice Thomas ran red lights and nearly caused crashes September 5th. Near the Interstate 180 on-ramp, his wife activated the electronic parking brake, slowing the vehicle enough for one child to jump out. Thomas then stopped, allowing his wife and the second child to exit before driving away. He faces child endangerment and related charges.
PHILADELPHIA MAN TO FACE TRIAL IN WILLIAMSPORT ARSON CASE
A Philadelphia man will face trial for allegedly setting fire to his aunt’s Williamsport home following a family dispute. Police say 35-year-old Saleen Cole set the August 19th fire on the front porch of a home along Memorial Avenue after an altercation with his cousin. Three people, including a one-year-old child, were inside. The flames were extinguished before spreading. Cole faces three felony charges, including aggravated arson. He remains jailed on 150-thousand-dollars bail.
NEW LAW TOUGHENS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A new school bus safety law sponsored by northeastern Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Baker will require drivers to stop at least 15 feet from buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms. That’s up from 10 feet, and repeat offenders will face tougher penalties. The changes take effect in October 2027, with new safety education requirements beginning this December. Senator Baker also received the 2026 National School Bus Safety Leadership Award from Safe Kids Worldwide for her efforts to protect students.
GOD’S CHUCKWAGON SEEKS THANKSGIVING DONATIONS
A Northumberland nonprofit is asking for donations to help feed families in need this Thanksgiving. God’s Chuckwagon, a mobile soup kitchen, will serve turkey dinners with all the trimmings November 16th and 17th. Organizers are collecting turkeys, vegetables, potatoes, cranberry sauce and rolls, along with hats, gloves and blankets for colder weather. Financial donations are also welcome. To help, call or text 570-492-3902.
FORMER WILLIAMSPORT TEACHER DENIED BAIL
A former Williamsport Area High School art teacher accused of inappropriate contact with students will remain behind bars. A Lycoming County judge denied 47-year-old Joshua Larson’s request for bail Monday, citing concerns about protecting the community and alleged victims. According to NorthcentralPA.com, Larson faces 31 charges, including attempted institutional sexual assault, child endangerment and corruption of minors. His attorney argued for his release, but prosecutors opposed bail. Larson is scheduled for trial November ninth.
HUGHESVILLE CONSIDERS DATA CENTER RESTRICTIONS
Hughesville Borough Council could vote next month on new regulations governing data centers. Borough officials are considering an ordinance that would restrict the facilities to industrial districts and establish rules addressing noise, water usage and environmental impacts. The borough solicitor says the proposed regulations are comprehensive and recommends requiring conditional-use approval before any project can move forward. According to the SUN Gazette, similar ordinances have already been adopted by other area municipalities. Council is expected to consider the measure at its November meeting.
MOUNT CARMEL RECEIVES GRANT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Mount Carmel Borough is receiving nearly 20-thousand dollars in state funding to help transform Oak Street Park into a neighborhood recreation and gathering space. The grant will fund a master development plan for the quarter-acre property, identifying community needs and future improvements. SEDA-COG is assisting with the project, which is part of the borough’s broader revitalization efforts. Officials say the planning will also help Mount Carmel pursue additional funding for future park improvements.
UPMC GIFT SHOP DONATES $10,000 TO LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
The Gift Shop at UPMC Williamsport’s Divine Providence Campus has donated 10-thousand dollars to support local healthcare programs. The money will benefit Susquehanna Health Foundation, with a portion helping purchase a portable ultrasound for family medicine residents in Williamsport. The remaining funds will support Heartworks, a grief counseling program for children, teenagers and families who have lost loved ones. Gift shop volunteers raise money through a portion of their sales each year
SPORTS
PIAA HS Sports
Girls Soccer
Williamsport @ Hazelton 6pm
HS Varsity Football Thursday
Cowanesque Valley @ Montgomery 7:30pm
D4 Cross Country 1A & 2A Championships today starting at 11am
MLB World Series Game 5
Brewers 4 Rays 1
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history! Milwaukee defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-to-1 Wednesday night, winning the series in five games. Jacob Misiorowski pitched five scoreless innings, while William Contreras earned World Series MVP honors. The Brewers finished with 103 regular-season victories and went 11-and-2 in the playoffs, bringing Milwaukee its first championship in 57 years.
NBA
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Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers
NHL
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