HOME RULE STUDY COMMISSION APPROVED BY VOTERS
Williamsport voters have unofficially approved a proposal to create a Home Rule Study Commission. About 64 percent of voters supported the measure in Tuesday’s primary election. The commission will spend the next nine months studying whether a home rule charter could benefit the city before presenting a proposed local constitution to voters in the 2027 primary election. According to the Sun Gazette, the group is required to hold its first public meeting within 15 days of certification.
MANY RACES UNOPPOSED IN TUESDAY’S PRIMARY
Voters across Lycoming County headed to the polls yesterday for a mostly quiet primary election featuring several uncontested races. Republican state representatives Jamie Flick and Joe Hamm were both expected to secure renomination, along with Congressmen Glenn Thompson and Dan Meuser. Democrats Rachel Wallace and Ray Bilger are set to challenge Meuser and Thompson in November, while Governor Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity also ran unopposed in their primaries.
TRAFFIC STUDY LAUNCHED IN WILLIAMSPORT
Williamsport is launching a major traffic safety study aimed at improving conditions for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. City Council approved an agreement with a transportation consulting firm to begin the project using a more than 356-thousand-dollar federal grant. Officials say the study will focus on problem areas including “Confusion Corner,” Maynard Street and downtown parking as well as walkability concerns.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS SATURDAY IN WILLIAMSPORT
Lycoming County will honor fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day ceremony Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Williamsport. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan “JD” Rudman as keynote speaker. Organizers say the public is invited rain or shine for the ceremony, which includes wreath presentations, patriotic tributes and recognition of local veterans.
MAN CHARGED A FOURTH TIME FOR IGNORING MEGAN’S LAW REQUIRMENTS
A Union County man is facing new charges after state police say he failed again to comply with Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law registry requirements. Troopers say 45-year-old Garan Harrington provided an address in Northumberland County where he was not actually living and failed to properly update vehicle and employment information. Police say this is the fourth time Harrington has been charged with similar registration violations.
FELONY CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF INTENTIONALLY HITTING WOMAN
A Montoursville man accused of intentionally hitting a woman with a vehicle in Union County has pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Prosecutors dropped attempted homicide and other felony counts against 22-year-old Caleb Daniels after reviewing surveillance video from the incident outside a McDonald’s in Kelly Township. Daniels pleaded guilty to simple assault and furnishing alcohol to minors and was sentenced to four years probation, including house arrest.
FUNDING FOR WESTFIELD BOROUGH SIDEWALKS
More than one million dollars in funding is coming to Tioga County for a sidewalk improvement project in Westfield Borough. State Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Clint Owlett say the money will fund new sidewalks, curbing, ramps and crosswalk access along Main Street from Riverside Park to the eastern edge of the borough. Officials say the current sidewalks are in disrepair and pose safety concerns for pedestrians. The funding comes through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives program.
MONTOUR PRESERVE GETS NEW FUNDING AGREEMENT
Talen Energy is expanding its support for the Montour Preserve with a new long-term agreement aimed at improving the popular recreation area. Officials say the deal extends the lease with the Montour Area Recreation Commission for up to 99 years and includes funding for major upgrades, trail improvements and next year’s operating costs. The preserve attracts about 100-thousand visitors annually in Montour County.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Baseball
Wellsboro 11 Bloomsburg 1
Warrior Run 6 Troy 3
Benton 3 Millville 2
Cow Valley 10 NE Bradford 6
Mount Carmel 11 Hughesville 3
Mifflinburg 11 Lewisburg 0
PIAA HS Softball
Montgomery 14 Cow Valley 0
Hughesville 4 NP Liberty 1
Warrior Run 2 Loyalsock 1
Montoursville 1 Towanda 0
Wyalusing 7 Williamson 3
Bucktail 10 Sullivan County 7
MLB
Guardians 4 Tigers 3
Rays 4 Orioles 1
Reds 4 Phillies 1
Nationals 9 Mets 6
Yankees 5 Blue Jays 4
Cardinals 9 Pirates 6
MLB Tonight
Reds vs Phillies 1:05pm MLB.tv
Orioles vs Rays 1:10pm MLB.tv
Mets vs Nationals 6:45pm MLB.tv
Blue Jays vs Yankees 7:05pm PrimVid
Pirates vs Cardinals 7:45pm MLB.tv
Dodgers vs Padres 8:40pm MLB.tv
NBA East Finals Game 1
Knicks 115 Cavaliers 104 /OT
NBA Tonight West Finals Game 2
Spurs vs Thunder 8:30pm NBC/Peacock
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Tonight
Golden Knights vs Avalanche 8pm ESPN
NHL Stanley Cup East Finals Thursday
Canadiens vs Hurricanes 8pm TNT/HBOMax
SPORTS NEWS
Rapper and sports supporter Flavor Flav is bringing a new women’s sports celebration to Las Vegas. Clark County commissioners approved “She’s Got Game” weekend, including a July 16 parade down the Las Vegas Strip honoring female athletes and Olympic champions.
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