TEEN SHOT HIMSELF AND IS ARRESTED FOR FALSE REPORTS
A Montoursville teen is facing charges after state police say he accidentally shot himself with a stolen gun at a party in Hughesville. Police say 18-year-old Wyatt James Johnston first told investigators he was wounded in a drive-by shooting on East Water Street. But witnesses said Johnston had been playing with the gun in an upstairs bathroom when it fired. Investigators say Johnston later admitted he stole the gun from his mother’s boyfriend. He is charged with theft, illegal firearm possession, reckless endangerment, false reports and underage drinking.
PA COURT RULES SKILL GAMES ARE ILLEGAL
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says so-called skill games are slot machines under state law, but enforcement is on hold for 120 days. The ruling gives lawmakers a four-month window to decide whether to legalize, regulate and tax the machines, which are common in bars, gas stations and corner stores. An estimated 70-thousand are operating statewide. If the legislature does not act, the devices could be subject to seizure by law enforcement. Lawmakers say the issue could now become part of state budget negotiations.
MUNCY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR PAYS CONTEMPT FINES
A court-related dispute over the proposed Bass Pro Shops project in Muncy Township has taken another step forward. Supervisor Terri Lauchle has paid a 7-thousand-dollar contempt fine after a judge found she refused to sign a previously approved land consolidation plan. According to the Sun gazette, Lycoming County’s prothonotary confirmed Lauchle paid the fine personally, as required by the court order. The developer, FAMVEST of State College, can now move ahead with additional plans that still need township approval. Supervisors have their regular monthly meeting tonight at 7:30 at the township building in Pennsdale.
LOCAL SOAP BOX DERBY WINNERS HEADING TO AKRON
Young drivers raced down Market Street in Williamsport for this year’s Soap Box Derby, with two local winners now headed to the world stage. In the Stock Division, Slayden Heiligman took first place in car number 116, sponsored by Hudock Wealth Management. In Super Stock, Colden Bartos won first place in car number 225, sponsored by Backyard Broadcasting. Bartos and Heiligman will both travel to Akron, Ohio, to compete in the 2026 International Soap Box Derby World Championships.
DANVILLE TEEN IN CUSTODY FOR SHOOTING
An 18-year-old Danville man is jailed on one-million dollars bail after state police say he shot another man with a shotgun in Shamokin Township. Ryan Costa is charged with attempted homicide and related offenses after troopers were called Sunday afternoon to a home on Short Road. Police say a 45-year-old man was found shot in the abdomen and taken to Geisinger Medical Center. Investigators say Costa later told troopers he confronted the victim over allegations involving his sister before grabbing a shotgun and firing.
COGAN STATION MAN IN CUSTODY FOR THREATS
A Cogan Station man is jailed on a felony witness intimidation charge after investigators say he threatened an informant in a drug case. Court records say 24-year-old Baily Stonecypher told the informant he would cut off the person’s limbs and turn them over to his gang. Stonecypher is being held in Lycoming County Prison on 125-thousand dollars bail. He also faces drug-related charges from a separate narcotics investigation.
BUSH HOUSE LAWSUIT VOLUNTARILY DROPPED
The former owners of the historic Bush House in Muncy Township have dropped their lawsuit against Famvest Acquisitions. Charlie and Carmen Bush said there was an understanding that the 1847 estate and nearby cottages would not be demolished after the property was sold in 2023. But Famvest said the deed did not include any legally binding restriction preventing demolition. The company has proposed a Wawa convenience store and Hilton hotel on the site. Court records show the lawsuit was voluntarily discontinued, with no conditions attached.
CHANGE OF RIDE-SHARE FARES COMING IN JULY
STEP Transportation is changing fares for its Shared-Ride program in Clinton and Lycoming counties starting July 1st. The agency says the mileage-based fare adjustment will help maintain current service while adding easier registration and scheduling through the Find My Ride system. STEP provides door-to-door transportation weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and gave more than 81-thousand one-way rides last year. Medical Assistance Transportation rates will not change.
SPORTS
MLB
Phillies 7 Marlins 0
Nationals 7 Royals 3
Reds 12 Mets 0
D’Backs 4 Angels 3
A’s 11 Pirates 2
Dodgers 4 Rays 3
MLB Today
Marlins vs Phillies 6:40pm MLB.tv
Royals vs Nationals 6:45pm MLB.tv
White Sox vs Yankees 7:05pm MLB.tv
Mets vs Reds 7:10pm MLB.tv
Guardians vs Brewers 7:40pm MLB.tv
Orioles vs Mariners 9:40pm MLB.tv
Pirates vs A’s 9:40pm MLB.tv
Rays vs Dodgers 10:10pm ESPN Unlimited / MLB.tv
Men’s World Cup
The World Cup opened with a string of draws. Spain was held scoreless by Cape Verde in a major surprise, while Belgium tied Egypt, Uruguay drew Saudi Arabia, and Iran battled New Zealand to a 2-2 finish.
World Cup Games on Tap today include
France and Senegal 3pm on Fox from Met Life Stadium in NJ
Iraq vs Norway 6p FOX from Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts
Argentina vs Algeria 9pm on FOX at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
World Cup Friday 6/19
US vs Australia 3pm FOX/Peacock at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
NBA News
The Knicks’ first title in 53 years gets a ticker-tape celebration Thursday in New York. The parade starts at 10 near Battery Park, rolls up Broadway, and ends at City Hall where the team will receive the key to the city.
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