FIRE BREAKS OUT INSIDE HOUSING UNIT AT ALLENWOOD FEDERAL PRISON
A fire inside a housing unit at the Allenwood Federal Prison complex brought firefighters from several departments to Gregg Township Monday night. The fire was reported around 8:50, prompting a response from Warrior Run, Montgomery, Milton and other area fire companies. Crews had the flames extinguished by 9:15, but needed exhaust fans to clear smoke from the building. Authorities have not yet reported whether anyone was injured. More information is expected today.
ONE DEAD TWO REMAIN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER SNYDER COUNTY CRASH
Two people injured in a fatal crash Saturday morning in Snyder County remain in critical condition. According to the Daily Item, Robert Wilkinson of Beavertown and Esle Yoder are being treated at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The crash happened around 9:40 Saturday morning near Route 522 and Snyder Avenue in Beaver Springs. Authorities say 76-year-old Linda Farleman of Lewisburg was killed when her vehicle pulled from a driveway into the path of Wilkinson’s southbound vehicle. Yoder was a passenger in Farleman’s car.
LYCOMING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE LAUNCHES FIRST K9 PROGRAM
The Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office has launched its first-ever K-9 program, welcoming a Belgian Malinois named Mack. The dog will work alongside Sergeant Ryan Kepner, receiving specialized training to track suspects, locate missing people and assist with high-risk police operations. The sheriff’s office hopes to fund the program entirely through community donations rather than taxpayer dollars. Contributions will help cover training, veterinary care and equipment. Donations can be made at the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office in the county courthouse.
WBZD UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE TO OPEN SEASON WITH CLASSIC ROCK TRIBUTE
Williamsport’s Uptown Music Collective has announced its new performance season, featuring a tribute to the biggest country hits of the 1990s. The season opens November 20th and 21st with “The Spirit of ’76,” celebrating classic radio rock. Then, February 20th, students take the stage for “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” featuring hits from Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Alan Jackson. The country show benefits student scholarships. All performances are at the Community Arts Center, with tickets at C-A-C-live-dot-com-slash-U-M-C.
TIOGA COUNTY MAN JAILED FOR ALLEGED DEATH THREATS AGAINST STATE LAWMAKER
A Tioga County man is behind bars, accused of threatening to kill a Pennsylvania state lawmaker and his family. State police say 63-year-old Timothy Geisler of Mansfield sent a threatening email to Republican Representative Jamie Walsh’s district office in Luzerne County October first. The Pennsylvania State Police Political Violence Threat Unit investigated, leading to a misdemeanor terroristic threats charge. Geisler is being held on 100-thousand-dollars bail in Tioga County. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 28th.
LEWISBURG WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY IN CHILD NEGLECT CASE
A Lewisburg woman accused of failing to supervise her 12-year-old daughter, who has a history of self-harm, has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges. Thirty-year-old Brianna Kessler entered the plea Friday in Union County Court, avoiding a trial. Police say she disregarded recommendations from Children and Youth Services concerning her daughter’s care. Kessler originally faced a felony child endangerment charge. No sentencing date has been set.
LYCOMING COUNTY APPROVES LANDFILL AND RECYCLING RATE INCREASES
Lycoming County commissioners have approved a five-dollar-per-ton increase in landfill and recycling rates for 2027. According to the Sun-Gazette, Commissioner Marc Sortman says preliminary audits show the landfill again failed to turn a profit in 2025. Without interest earned on state-required reserve funds, losses could have reached one to two million dollars. The increase brings garbage disposal and single-stream recycling rates to 60 dollars per ton, while transfer station rates rise to 90 dollars. Officials cite higher fuel and operating costs.
NEW PRINCIPAL NAMED AT HUGHESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A new principal has been named for Joseph C. Ashkar Elementary School in Hughesville following months of interim leadership. East Lycoming School District Superintendent Gregory Scoggins announced Wendy Arnold will take over the position. Arnold currently serves as principal of Bloomsburg Area Middle School and brings extensive experience in education. No official start date has been announced, but the district plans to introduce Arnold to staff, students and families in the coming weeks.
SPORTS
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Hughesville @ Shamokin 6:30pm
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MLB
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NHL
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