SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDED TORNADO WARNING
A violent line of thunderstorms kept emergency crews busy across Lycoming County Sunday night, bringing down trees and live wires and forcing several road closures. Jersey Shore and nearby communities appeared to take the hardest hit, with multiple reports of impassable roads. The National Weather Service also issued a tornado warning for central Lycoming and Sullivan counties just before 9 p.m., after radar showed rotation near Loyalsockville. There were no immediate reports of injuries, and officials have not confirmed whether a tornado touched down.
MAN TRESSPASSES AT COUNTY OFFICES
A Williamsport man is headed to county court after police say he forced his way past security at the Lycoming County building. Investigators say 47-year-old Mychael Jamar Diggs got onto an elevator, stopped at several floors, then ran out onto Pine Street before officers caught him. Diggs is charged with criminal trespass, harassment and evading arrest. His 15-thousand-dollar bail remains in place, and he is due back in court July 7th
MUNCY TOWNSHIP COULD REHIRE FORMER SOLICITOR
Muncy Township may reappoint Williamsport attorney Joseph Orso the Third as its solicitor. According to North Central PA dot com, Orso had resigned earlier this year after disagreements with township officials, but told a judge he expects the board to vote on bringing him back at Tuesday night’s meeting. Because that vote has not happened yet, Judge Eric Linhardt delayed a request from former solicitor Zachary Dugan to formally withdraw from the case. Residents are also expected to discuss the proposed data center.
UNEMPLOYMENT FILINGS INCREASING
The number of first time filings for unemployment are increasing across Pennsylvania. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending June 6th, there were over 14-thousand first time filings in the state, which is more than five-thousand more filings than the week prior. Nationally, the number of initial filings increased compared to the week prior.
LEWISBURG MAN CHARGED WITH RECORDING CO-WORKERS
A former employee of Majik Rent to Own in Lewisburg is facing felony charges after state police say he secretly recorded co-workers. Investigators say 44-year-old William Frances Mitch, of Montandon, recorded employees without their consent and later sent one audio clip to the company’s CEO. According to the Daily Item, Mitch told police he made the recordings because he disagreed with how co-workers spoke to customers. He faces four felony charges, including illegal interception of communications.
FIREARMS CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A New Berlin man is facing felony firearms charges after a traffic stop in Middleburg. Police say 31-year-old Matthew Scott Vanatta was pulled over for an expired tag, and officers found several guns in the vehicle, including loaded rifles and a loaded shotgun. Investigators say Vanatta had prior drug convictions and was not allowed to possess firearms. He faces 13 charges, with bail set at 15-thousand dollars unsecured.
NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH INITIATIVE FOR THE SUMMER
The Williamsport Bureau of Police is launching a new Juvenile Intervention and Prevention Initiative this summer. Instead of returning to regular patrols, school resource officers will focus on working with at-risk youth, coordinating community service and connecting with families. The move comes as city leaders grapple with rising juvenile crime. Police say enforcement remains part of the strategy, but the goal is to intervene early and prevent problems before they escalate.
RECYCLING PROGRAM COULD CHANGE
Changes could be coming to Lycoming County’s recycling program as officials look to cut major financial losses. Commissioners say the county landfill is losing about 100-thousand dollars a month on recycling, but they do not plan to end the service. One option would remove glass from single-stream recycling and instead have residents use separate drop-off sites. County leaders are also weighing fees for businesses, like bars and restaurants, that recycle large amounts of glass. A decision could come in the next two weeks.
SPORTS
NASCAR
Denny Hamlin picked up another milestone win at Pocono Raceway, taking the checkered flag for his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory. It was Hamlin’s eighth career win at Pocono and moved him into sole possession of ninth place on NASCAR’s all-time Cup wins list, ahead of the late Kyle Busch. The victory comes nearly 20 years after Hamlin’s first Cup win, also at Pocono.
1st – Denny Hamlin 2nd – Tyler Reddick 3rd – William Byron 4th – John Hunter Nemecheck 5th – Kyle Larson
NHL Sunday
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup last night shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0, winning the series 4-2.
NBA Saturday
Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 Saturday and won the NBA championship series 4-1, the franchise’s first title since 1973
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 9 Mexico 2
With that win, the Cutters completed a 3-game sweep over Team Mexico .
Cutters stay at home for Game 1 tomorrow against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 1st Pitch
MLB
Marlins 4 Pirates 2
Padres 5 Orioles 2
Nationals 10 Mariners 1
Yankees 8 Blue Jays 3
Mets 8 Braves 1
Brewers 4 Phillies 0
MLB Tonight
Marlins vs Phillies 6:40pm MLB.tv
Royals vs Nationals 6:45pm ESPN Unlimited/ MLB.tv
Mets vs Reds 7:10pm MLB.tv
Pirates vs A’s 9:40pm MLB.tv
Rays vs Dodgers 10PM ESPN/ MLB.tv
UFC250
Justin Gaethje is the new UFC lightweight champion after a historic card on the White House South Lawn. Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, with Topuria’s corner stopping the fight before the fifth round. Every bout on the seven-fight card ended by knockout or stoppage. In the co-main event, Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira to claim the interim heavyweight title.
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