VERDICT COULD NOT BE REACHED A mistrial has been declared in the case of a man accused of unintentionally shooting a Williamsport mother during an alleged drive-by shooting in 2021.After hours of deliberation Tuesday, a jury convicted 24-year-old Douglas Robinson Jr of illegally possessing a firearm, but could not reach a verdict on more serious charges. Robinson was taken to the Lycoming County Prison after his bail was revoked. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will retry the unresolved charges.
CASE DISMISSED A Northumberland County judge has dismissed all charges against a county inmate after ruling jail officials failed to produce evidence in a felony assault case. According to the Daily Item, the court found officials were either grossly negligent or willfully obstructive in failing to search for digital grievances filed by 37-year-old Bruce Thompson. Thompson had been accused of assaulting three guards at the Coal Township jail in 2023. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be refiled.
CASH APP FAILED TO PROTECT Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the state’s share of a $45 million multistate settlement with Cash App owner Block, Inc. The lawsuit claimed the company failed to protect users from fraud and provide promised customer support.. Cash App users who lost money to fraud may also qualify for compensation through a separate nationwide settlement
FRONTIER DAYS IN BENTON The 41st annual Benton Frontier Days Celebration is underway through Saturday, featuring rodeo action, live music, food vendors, and special events. Gates open each evening at 4, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early because of bridge construction in Benton. Tonight features the free 3D Barrel Race beginning at 7:30. details are available at bentonrodeo.com.
CRASH IN LOYALSOCK TWP A 77-year-old Williamsport woman suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Loyalsock Township. State police say Barbara Stackhouse was driving a Toyota Corolla when it collided with a pickup truck near the East Third Street entrance to Interstate 180 West around noon. Firefighters broke a window to free Stackhouse, who was briefly trapped. She and the pickup driver were taken to UPMC Williamsport. Her condition has not been released.
SUNBURY COOPERATES WITH ICE Sunbury City Council has unanimously approved an agreement allowing city police to participate in Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program. According to the Daily Item, the five-to-nothing vote followed more than 45 minutes of public comment from supporters and opponents. The program allows police to assist with limited immigration enforcement while receiving possible federal funding, equipment and salary reimbursements.
FREE TUITION POSSIBLE Students attending Pennsylvania state will pay about $172 more per semester under a tuition increase approved by the State System of Higher Education. At the same time, officials announced a new program that will provide free tuition beginning next year for qualifying low-income Pennsylvania students who receive both federal Pell Grants and state grants. More information is available at PASSHE dot edu.
LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR Senior citizens take center stage today at the Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville, with free admission for those 65 and older with valid ID. Rides are not included. The fair opens at four, with rides starting at five. Evening events include horse and swine shows, a tractor pull and live music from Logan Route
Sports:
Spain earned the first spot in Sunday’s FIFA championship match with a 2 to nothing win over France yesterday. The second finalist will be decided this afternoon when England takes on defending champ Argentina. Sunday’s World Cup final, will be held in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ and aired on FOX.
The American League blanked the National League four-nothing in the MLB All-Star Game. The Yankees Cody Bellinger earned MVP honors with a two-run single, while A-L pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts.
The Williamsport Crosscutters dropped the series opener in State College against the Spikes last night…coming up short Spikes 6 Cutters 5. Next game tonight 6:35. Next home game, Friday vs. Trenton.
While World Cup and Baseball action have dominated the sports headlines, the Tour de France is also underway. The three-week cycling race is nearing its midpoint and is scheduled to finish July 26 in Paris.
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