DATA CENTER ZONING PERMIT PROPOSED DESPITE OFFICIALS SAYING OPPOSITE
Questions are being raised in Muncy Township after records obtained by the Sun-Gazette revealed a proposed data center complex was included in a zoning permit application dated April 15th. The plan calls for three large data center buildings near John Brady Drive and the Susquehanna River. The disclosure comes after township officials stated in late April that no data center application had been submitted. The township later approved a moratorium on data centers while zoning regulations are developed.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER DISTURBANCE AT GRADUATION CEREMONY
An 18-year-old Williamsport man is facing multiple charges after police say he caused a disturbance during Montoursville High School graduation ceremony. Authorities say Ishmael Amos confronted another man in a parking lot, ignored orders to leave, and pushed an officer. After being handcuffed, police say Amos repeatedly kicked an officer and resisted arrest in front of a crowd attending the graduation. Amos is charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, simple assault and disorderly conduct. He is being held in the Lycoming County Prison on 25-thousand dollars bail.
ICE DECISION TABLED IN SUNBURY
Sunbury City Council has delayed a decision on whether the police department should join ICE’s 287(g) program. After more than 80 minutes of public comment, council voted to table the issue so more information can be gathered. According to the Daily Item, supporters say the program could bring funding for vehicles, equipment and officer costs, while opponents voiced concerns about its impact on immigrant communities. Police Chief Brad Slack says the department would not actively seek out undocumented residents and would continue enforcing the law as it does now.
FREE EDUCATIONAL BOOKS FROM SGP
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is offering free educational activity books to schools, libraries, camps and youth programs across Pennsylvania while supplies last. The Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book features puzzles, games, safety tips, wildlife information and a fold-out map designed to teach children about river ecology, conservation and outdoor recreation. Orders must be placed by July 31st for the upcoming school year. Educators and program leaders can request copies through the partnership’s online store. Get details at susquehannagreenway.org
ANIMALS FOUND TRAPPED INSIDE CONDMENED DANVILLE HOTEL
State police are searching for the owners of three dogs and a cat found locked inside the condemned Danville Suites over the weekend. Troopers responded Sunday after reports of barking dogs coming from the building, which was ordered vacated June 3 because of health concerns. Police say some of the animals were found without food or water. All were rescued and cared for, and authorities are now seeking shelter placement while the investigation continues.
COMMS APPROVE NEW LOCATION FOR JUDGE’S OFFICE
Lycoming County is moving forward with plans for a new office for Magisterial District Judge Denise Dieter. County commissioners have approved the purchase of a property on Wagner Road for 347-thousand dollars using Act 13 funds. According to the Sun Gazette, officials say a previously considered site had issues, prompting the search for a new location. Commissioners also approved several contracts and agreements, including measures to help address staffing shortages at the county prison and a settlement related to construction of the county coroner’s building.
PPL AND THE PUC REACH AN AGREEMENT OVER RATES
A settlement between PPL Electric Utilities and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission has been approved, ending a months-long review of the utility’s rate request. The agreement reduces PPL’s original proposal and includes expanded low-income assistance, reliability reporting requirements and protections aimed at preventing costs from large power users from being passed on to residential customers. Under the settlement, which takes effect July 1st, the average residential electric bill will increase by about seven dollars per month..
DETOUR BETWEEN NORRY AND SUNBURY FOR ONGOING BRIDGE WORK
A major PennDOT project is now underway on the Priestley and Edison bridges between Northumberland and Sunbury. Beginning this week, southbound Route 405 traffic is being detoured through Shamokin Dam and across the Veterans Memorial Bridge for about three weeks. PennDOT says crews will work overnight due to warm temperatures while applying a new epoxy bridge overlay, replacing seals and adding pavement markings. Northbound traffic will remain open, though delays are possible.
SPORTS
PIAA State Baseball Semifinals
Holy Ghost Prep 4 Montoursville 1
Mifflinburg 3 Bermudian Springs 1
Southern Columbia 2 Halifax 0
Caden Hopper (Sr., INF) delivered a three-hit shutout, keeping the Wildcats scoreless while leading the Tigers’ offense
MLB Draft League
Crosscutters are on the road tonight against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers with a 7:05 1st pitch. Cutters are home again on Friday night at 6:35pm for Mexican Heritage weekend during their International Series.
MLB
Yankees 7 Guardians 5
Mariners 6 Orioles 3
Phillies 5 Blue Jays 2
Nationals 4 Giants 3
MLB Tonight
Yankees vs Guardians 6:40pm PrimeVid
Mariners vs Orioles 6:35pm MLB.tv
Dodgers vs Pirates 6:40pm MLB.tv
Phillies vs Blue Jays 7:07pm MLB.tv
Cardinals vs Mets 7:10pm MLB.tv
Nationals vs Giants 9:45pm ESPN Unlmtd
NBA Finals Game 3
Spurs 115 Knicks 111 NY leads 2-1
NBA Finals Game 4 Wednesday
Spurs vs Knicks 8:30pm ABC
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Tonight
Hurricanes vs Golden Knights 8pm ABC Vegas leads 2-1
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