BUCKNELL HAZING DEATH LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES
Pennsylvania’s attorney general has filed criminal charges in the death of a Bucknell University freshman football player. Calvin “C.J.” Dickey Junior collapsed during a July 2024 hazing incident on campus and died two days later. Prosecutors say former strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis knew Dickey had Sickle Cell trait, but still directed him through extreme exercises. Kulbis is charged with felony aggravated hazing, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and hazing. He was arraigned Monday and released on unsecured bail.
COURT DOCUMENTS SEALED IN MEMORIAL AVENUE SHOOTING CASE
Williamsport police say an arrest has been made in last month’s triple shooting at Memorial Avenue and Lloyd Street. Investigators say the alleged gunman was taken into custody Wednesday, but a judge has sealed the court documents, so the suspect’s name and charges have not been released. The June 29th shooting killed 18-year-old Nasir Kramer of Williamsport and wounded two other teens, ages 17 and 19. Police say more information will be released when available.
SELINSGROVE COUNCIL REJECTS ICE PARTNERSHIP
Selinsgrove Borough Council has voted against formally partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Council members rejected joining ICE’s 287-g program by a 5-to-2 vote Monday night, which would have allowed borough police to assist with limited immigration enforcement. Officials say public opposition played a major role in the outcome. Last week, more than 150 people attended a meeting on the issue, and a petition opposing the proposal included 412 Selinsgrove residents.
NEW SCHOOL MEAL INCOME GUIDELINES NOW IN EFFECT
New income guidelines are now in effect for free and reduced-price school meals in Pennsylvania for the 2026-2027 school year. The state Department of Education says the federal guidelines apply to school lunch, breakfast, free milk, child care food programs and summer food programs. Families receiving SNAP or TANF can apply with their case number. Those receiving WIC or Medicaid may also qualify based on income. Families can check eligibility and apply through Pennsylvania’s COMPASS website.
JUDGE DENIES BAIL REDUCTION IN SNYDER COUNTY ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE CASE
A Snyder County judge has denied a bail reduction for a Shamokin Dam man accused of attempted homicide. Thirty-three-year-old Joshua Barnhart has been held on 200-thousand dollars cash bail since April, after prosecutors say he threatened to shoot people inside a Stetler Avenue home. The homeowners told the judge Monday they fear for their lives if he is released. Barnhart’s attorney asked for house arrest or lower bail, but the judge cited the seriousness of the charges and kept bail unchanged.
TOWANDA WOMAN SENTENCED IN DUI AND ASSAULT CASES
A Towanda woman will spend up to two years in jail after being sentenced in Bradford County court. Fifty-eight-year-old Amanda G. Place received seven months to two years in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and simple assault. She was also ordered to pay 13-hundred dollars in fines. The cases were filed by Towanda police officers last fall.
PUBLIC MEETING SET FOR MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP DATA CENTER PROJECT
A public meeting is scheduled July 15th in Mount Carmel Township on a proposed data-center project. The meeting will be held at the Coal Region Sports Complex on West Saylor Street in Atlas. From 4 to 6 p.m., representatives from utilities and related companies are expected to answer individual questions. The township supervisors will meet from 6 to 6:30. Around 6:30, F.I.T. Energy representatives are expected to present the project, followed by a question-and-answer session.
LYCOMING COUNTY 911 STAFFING SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT
Lycoming County officials say staffing at the 911 center is starting to improve after recent concerns about a skeleton crew. According to the Sun Gazette, Public Safety Director Forest Rothchild told county commissioners this week that 20 people have expressed interest in working at the center over the past two weeks, including applicants from a career fair, county employees seeking part-time work, and a former employee looking to return. Rothchild says hiring will continue while the county searches for a permanent training coordinator.
SPORTS
MLB Draft League
Cutters are at home tomorrow vs the Aberdeen Ironbirds for a two game series. They stay home for the weekend hosting Trenton Thunder through Sunday
MLB
Royals 15 Phillies 1
Yankees 5 Rays 1
Nationals 12 Astros 11
Mets 7 Braves 6
Dodgers 8 Rockies 7
MLB Today
Cubs vs Orioles 6:35pm MLB.tv
Braves vs Pirates 6:40pm MLB.tv
Yankees vs Rays 6:40pm TBS/ MLB.tv
Astros vs Nationals 6:45pm MLB.tv
Phillies vs Reds 7:10pm MLB.tv
Guardians vs Twins 7:40pm MLB.tv
D’backs vs Padres 9:40pm ESPNUnlmtd
Dodgers vs Rockies 10:10pm
World Cup Men’s Soccer
Spain is moving on, and Portugal is out. Spain scored late for a 1-nothing win, ending Portugal’s tournament run and closing Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. In Seattle, the U.S. Men’s National Team was eliminated, falling to Belgium 4-to-1. Belgium now advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals. Today, Argentina faces Egypt, and Switzerland takes on Colombia.
TENNIS Wimbledon quarterfinal
On the men’s side, top-seeded Jannik Sinner faces Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff at 8 a.m. on ESPN2 and Novak Djokovic meets Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at 11:30 on ESPN.
The women’s quarterfinals feature an all-American matchup between Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff at 8:30 on ESPN, followed by Japan’s Naomi Osaka against Czech Karolina Muchova at 10 on ESPN2.
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