SUSPECT IN CUSTODY OVER LOYALSOCK SHOOTING IN 2024
A Williamsport man is behind bars for the shooting tied to Williamsport teen, Ahmeen Palmer’s murder last year. According to North Central PA dot com, police say 21-year-old Damier Sams-Glover and three juveniles dressed in black, took an Uber to Randall Circle in March, and opened fire on the wrong apartment — mistakenly targeting an innocent family. Investigators say cellphone records, Uber data, and photos of armed suspects linked Sams-Glover to the shooting. He faces multiple felony charges and is being held without bail. Warrants remain active for his alleged accomplices. He faces a preliminary hearing September 22.
CRASH VICTIMS FLEES FROM POLICE IN SHAMOKIN
Police are searching for 40-year-old Nathan Yucha after he fled the scene of a head-on crash Tuesday morning on Bear Valley Avenue in Shamokin. According to the News Item, the collision left both of the drivers injured, with one vehicle slamming into a building and the other blocking both lanes. Yucha, who was a passenger in the minivan, is already wanted by State Police for DUI charges in Dauphin and Northumberland counties. Despite a multi-agency search, including K9 units and US Marshals, Yucha was still on the run as of Tuesday evening.
HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT
A heat advisory remains in effect for central Pennsylvania until 8 p.m. tonight, with heat index values reaching up to 104 degrees. The National Weather Service warns the extreme heat could strain health systems and infrastructure across 23 counties, including Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and avoid leaving children or pets in vehicles. Overnight temperatures will only drop into the low 70s, offering little relief from the dangerous heat.
WEST END FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND
The Union County West End Fair in Laurelton kicks off its 100th anniversary celebration this Saturday with an old-fashioned fair day honoring a century of agricultural tradition and community pride. According to the Standard Journal, the event began in 1925 as a homecoming picnic and grew into an eight-day event that draws over 14,000 visitors. This weekend includes a fireman’s parade, vintage games, beard and mullet contests, and a reunion of former fair queens. The fair officially runs August 3 through 9 with concerts, competitions, and commemorative events all week long.
WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER IMPERSONATING UTILITY WORKER
A Georgia woman is facing charges In Lewisburg, after allegedly posing as a utility worker to access a home’s electric meter. Police say 26-year-old Jocelyn Bustamante claimed to be from Citizens’ Electric and visited a Saint Paul Street residence on July 17th . But the company says it has no female field staff or pink flyer campaigns, as Bustamante described. She later admitted working for a solar company but had no permit or ID. Bustamante faces two misdemeanor counts of impersonation and is due in court August 21.
MAN BREAKS IN, DAMAGES PROPERTY AND TAKES A SHOWER
A couple in Union Township were surprised early July 6 when they found a man they didn’t know had broken into their home and was showering in their upstairs bathroom. According to North Central PA dot com, state police say 38-year-old Samuel Adams of New Berlin forced his way into the home through an unlocked basement door, damaged property, and helped himself to a cherry Coke before being confronted. Claiming to be an FBI agent fleeing a mob, police say Adams appeared to be under the influence of drugs and later slipped his handcuffs during transport. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, with bail set at $50,000.
FINANCIAL ISSUES BEARING DOWN ON WILLIAMSPORT CITY
A recent financial analysis warns officials at City Hall that Williamsport faces a projected $3 million budget deficit in 2026, despite having cash on hand. According to the Sun Gazette, consultants from Public Financial Management say the general fund is “badly out of balance,” with shortfalls possibly growing to over $6 million by 2030 if no action is taken. The loss of federal ARPA funds, rising expenses, and past fiscal missteps are driving the crisis. Officials now face tough choices, from service cuts to possible tax hikes, to keep the city solvent.
NEW FEES ON THE WAY FOR WAREHOUSING WINE AND SPIRITS
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved a new $1-per-case bailment warehousing fee on wine and spirits, set to take effect January 1, 2026. According to the PLCB, the fee will be charged to manufacturers for storing products in state-run warehouses. The fees help cover warehouse maintenance and inventory management costs. The new fee applies to all case sizes and is expected to impact prices at state stores, bars, restaurants, and grocery outlets across the Commonwealth.
SPORTS
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 5 Mahoning Valley 5
Cutters win the game in sudden death
They’ll try to sweep the series tonight for Game 3 at Journey Bank Ballpark – 6:35pm 1st pitch
MLB
Orioles 16 Blue Jays 4 Game 1
Orioles 3 Blue Jays 2 Game 2
Yankees 7 Rays 5
Dodgers 5 Reds 4
Phillies 6 White Sox 3
Astros 7 Nationals 4
Padres 7 Mets 1
Pirates 3 Giants 1
MLB Today
Blue Jays vs Orioles 12:35pm
Phillies vs White Sox 2:10pm
Nationals vs Astros 2:10pm
Pirates vs Giants 3:45pm
Mets vs Padres 4:10pm
Rockies vs Guardians 6:40pm
Rays vs Yankees 7:05pm PrimeVid
Dodgers vs Rays 7:10pm
Mariners vs A’s 10:05pm MLBNet
NFL News
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent an email to all of the league’s employees addressing Monday’s shooting incident which included victims from the NFL’s office in New York City. He thanked first responders and expressed sorrow for victims and their families.
Multiple reports identified Craig Clementi as the NFL employee injured in the shooting. Clementi is a member of the league’s finance department and is in recovery.
Goodell also announced the league’s New York office will remain closed through at least Aug. 8. All employees based at that location are instructed to work from home.
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