HUGHESVILLE MAN FACES MORE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A Hughesville man will spend 30 years in federal prison after investigators uncovered a disturbing online network of child predators. According to North Central PA dot com, 49 year-old Christopher Michael Stout pleaded guilty to producing child pornography after posing as a teenager to exploit minors online. Prosecutors say Stout exchanged illegal images with hundreds of contacts across multiple platforms. Chief Judge Matthew Brann imposed the maximum sentence, plus $10,000 restitution and 10 years of supervised release. Stout still faces more than 100 additional child pornography charges in Lycoming County, with a plea hearing set for November 21.
FUGITIVE CAUGHT IN MUNCY TUESDAY
A wanted fugitive is back in custody after being captured Tuesday afternoon in Muncy. According to the Sun Gazette, police say the man, wanted by state parole and facing a felony charge from Milton Borough Police, was found hiding in a garage on Green Street after a 10-to-15-minute foot chase that began around 2:30 p.m. near East Water Street. Officers from several area departments joined the pursuit. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken to the county prison on a parole violation. No new charges had been filed as of Tuesday night.
PA WILL SUE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OVER SNAP BENEFITS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced Pennsylvania is joining other states in suing the Department of Agriculture over the suspension of SNAP benefits because of the Government shutdown. The lawsuit claims there are billions of dollars available in a contingency fund that was created by Congress for this type of incident. It accuses the federal government of refusing to spend funds from “available appropriations.” SNAP Benefits are set to be suspended on November 1st.
UPCOMING MASS FOR INFANTS FOUND BURIED IN MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY
A special dedication ceremony will be held November 8th in Williamsport to honor more than 90 infants buried on unconsecrated ground at Mount Carmel Cemetery. According to the Sun Gazette, the memorial marks the end of a three-year effort led by Mike DiRocco, who discovered the forgotten burial site while researching his family history. With community donations totaling $22,000, the names of each child have been engraved on a new monument. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, followed by the dedication at 11 a.m. DiRocco says the project brings long-awaited peace to many local families.
WISCONSIN MAN STOPPED ON I-80, FOUND WITH NUMEROUS DRUGS
A Wisconsin man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Union County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, 29-year-old Evan Mathew McCoy of Madison was pulled over in West Buffalo Township for following another vehicle too closely. When McCoy refused a search, a K9 unit detected drugs inside his 2025 Cadillac Escalade. After obtaining a warrant, troopers found containers holding suspected ketamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and unidentified pills. McCoy was arrested and the substances were sent for further testing.
CHARGES AGAINST GROUP WHO FALSIFIED PA VOTER REGSITRATION
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed criminal charges against six street canvassers and a field director accused of submitting falsified voter registration forms ahead of the 2024 General Election. According to North Central PA dot com, investigators reviewed thousands of forms across Berks, Lancaster, and York counties, many of which were flagged as invalid. Sunday says the motive wasn’t political — it was financial, as workers falsified forms to meet quotas. County election offices caught the discrepancies, and Sunday praised their role in protecting election integrity. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
EUREKA STARTS CLEAN UP EFFORTS THIS WEEK
Cleanup efforts are underway at the closed Eureka Resources wastewater facility in Williamsport, months after an oily substance leaked into the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. According to PennLive, the company began removing wastewater from tanks this week — several weeks past a state Department of Environmental Protection deadline. The DEP says only wastewater is being trucked to a licensed disposal site in Ohio, while waste oil remains in place. About 8,600 of more than 11,000 gallons spilled in August have been recovered. Violations under state environmental laws remain pending against the company.
PINE CREEK RAIL TRAIL NORTHERN EXTENSION OPENS
The Shapiro Administration has announced the completion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail Northern Extension, connecting Wellsboro to the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Wilds. The three-mile expansion closes one of the state’s Top 10 Trail Gaps and was funded by $6 million in combined support from DCNR and PennDOT. Officials say the project will boost tourism, outdoor recreation, and local business access in Wellsboro. A new visitor center at the trail’s northern end will open this fall, highlighting local history and resources. Governor Shapiro has prioritized outdoor recreation as a key driver of Pennsylvania’s economy.
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