MONTOURSVILLE MURDER CAST HEADS TO TRIAL
A Montoursville murder case is moving forward to trial. A judge ruled Thursday that 43-year-old Johnnie Drummond will face homicide and other charges in the death of Jonette Crossley. Prosecutors presented witness testimony, video and 911 calls from the February standoff with police, when Crossley was allegedly shot inside a home. An officer also testified that a bullet hit a window just inches from his head before a tactical team entered. Drummond remains accused of multiple counts, including first-degree murder.
MOTHER CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
A Williamsport woman is facing a child endangerment charge after police say her 3-year-old daughter was left alone for several hours. Investigators say 25-year-old Shaniyah Hunter left a Center Street home around 10 p.m. December 6th. More than two hours later, the child was found walking alone through the Hepburn Plaza parking lot and trying to open car doors. A witness stayed with the girl until police arrived. Hunter is free on 5-thousand dollars bail.
WATER COMPANY WILL BE CANVASSING NEIGHBORHOODS THIS SUMMER
Pennsylvania American Water customers in the Milton service area may see crews going door to door starting this week. The company says contractors with CDM Smith are checking what material customers’ water service lines are made of, including nearly 13-thousand customers in 16 municipalities. Representatives will carry official photo IDs and wear logoed, high-visibility vests. If a line is found to be lead or galvanized steel, customers will be offered replacement at no direct cost. More information is available at pennsylvaniaamwater.com slash Lead Facts.
FREE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ENTRY TODAY
Families can visit the Lewisburg Children’s Museum for free today, during a special Free Friday event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will also include a birthday celebration for UPMC’s mascots. Families can enjoy the museum’s hands-on exhibits, a special story time at 11 a.m., birthday treats while supplies last and photo opportunities. Admission is free all day, and no registration is required.
CHARGES FOR TWO MORE INVOLVED IN WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING
Two Williamsport men are facing felony drug and gun charges after police searched a Green Street home as part of a June 4 shots-fired investigation on West Fourth Street. Investigators say 21-year-old Lamar Frankie Campbell Junior and 20-year-old Philip Torres were linked to the investigation, though they have not been charged in that shooting. Police say two handguns and about three pounds of marijuana were seized during the search. Both men remain jailed on bail.
MAN FLEES AFTER AN ASSAULT OVER HARMONICA PLAYING
A Bradford County man is facing assault and harassment charges after state police say a domestic disturbance ended with him running into the woods. Troopers say 37-year-old John Garino, of Gillett, was accused of throwing a beer can, striking a woman, and later biting her during an argument over loud harmonica playing. Police say Garino fled when troopers arrived at a Wells Township home. He is jailed on 75-thousand dollars bail, with a preliminary hearing set for June 24th.
COMMS: CURRENT ORDINANCE DOES NOT ADDRESS DATA CENTER
Lycoming County commissioners are moving to tighten zoning rules for data centers. This week, they approved a resolution saying the county’s current zoning ordinance does not properly address data centers or similar uses. That starts a 180-day process to write and adopt new regulations. Commissioner Marc Sortman said the move gives the county time to put a stronger ordinance in place, while municipalities would still need to adopt their own local rules.
LINE MOUNTAIN GRAD NEW PRESIDENT OF PENNSYLVANIA FFA
A former Line Mountain student has been elected Pennsylvania FFA State president for 2026-2027. Levi Ferster, a member of the Line Mountain Mahantango FFA Chapter of Herndon, was selected during the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention at Penn State. Ferster graduated from Line Mountain High School in 2024 and recently earned an associate’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship. In the role, he will travel the state to visit chapters, promote agricultural education and work with industry leaders.
SPORTS
MLB Draft League
Crosscutters sweep the series last night against the Scrappers winning Game 3- 8 to 1
Williamsport Crosscutters 8 Mahoning Valley Scrappers 1
Cutters head to Maryland to face the Aberdeen Ironbirds for a weekend series. 7pm 1st pitch tonight.
MLB
Guardians 4 Brewers 2
Mariners 3 Orioles 0
Mets 6 Phillies 4
White Sox 5 Yankees 1
MLB Tonight
Reds vs Yankees 7:05pm MLB.tv
Nationals vs Rays 7:10pm MLB.tv
Guardians vs Astros 8:10pm MLB.tv
Pirates vs Rockies 8:40pm MLB.tv
Orioles vs Dodgers 10:10 ESPN Unlmtd/ MLB.tv
NBA News
Some two-million people turned out for the Knicks’ first ever Tickertape Parade on Thursday. The fans celebrated the Knicks, the new NBA Champions after a 53-year national title drought.
World Cup Men’s Soccer
Mexico moved on to the knockout round with a 1-nothing win over South Korea. Canada rolled past Qatar (cutter) 6-nothing, while Switzerland pulled away late to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-to-1. Czechia and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw, with South Africa tying it on a late penalty.
World Cup Today
The United States faces Australia at 3 p.m. on FOX from Lumen Field in Seattle. Scotland takes on Morocco at 6 from Gillette Stadium (in Boston), and Brazil meets Haiti at 8:30 from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The late match has Türkiye against Paraguay at 11 p.m. on FS1 from Levi’s Stadium in California.
NASCAR Sunday
Anduril 250 road course at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA
3pm PreRace/4pm Green Flag Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network/WILQ’s HD3
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