FORMER BUS DRIVER FACES ADDITIONAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A former Williamsport school bus driver is facing new charges after investigators uncovered additional child pornography evidence on his cellphone. Police say 30-year-old Ryan Haywood, who was already out on bail in a case involving alleged inappropriate contact with a minor, possessed more than a thousand images of partially clothed juvenile boys and dozens of photos of students taken on his bus. Authorities also allege Haywood used artificial intelligence to create fake images depicting himself with children. He is now charged with unlawful contact with minors and several related offenses, and is being held on 100-thousand dollars bail.
CITY VOTES TO PAVE OVER BRICK STREETS
Williamsport City Council has voted to pave over two brick street sections in the city, including part of Wayne Avenue near Jackson Primary School and a section of First Street. Officials say safety concerns, traffic issues and high reconstruction costs led to the decision. Some council members and residents argued the historic brick streets should be preserved, but the measure passed on a 6-to-1 vote.
HYDRANT FLUSHING IN AREAS OF UNION COUNTY
Pennsylvania American Water is conducting routine hydrant flushing in Lewisburg Borough, East Buffalo, Kelly and Buffalo townships through June 25th. Crews will be working weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Officials say customers may notice temporary drops in water pressure or discolored water. If that happens, residents should run cold water for several minutes until it clears and avoid doing laundry until the water returns to normal.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS HAVE BEN SCHEDULED
The annual Set the Night to Music Fireworks Celebration is moving to Hughesville this Fourth of July. According to Backyard Broadcasting, the annual event will launch from property owned by the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, with viewing available from the fair parking lots beginning at 7 p.m. Fireworks are expected around 9:30 that night and will be synchronized to music on Backyard Broadcasting radio stations. The move comes after Williamsport declined to host the display this year.
MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING WOMAN OVER SEXUAL ACTS
A Watsontown man is facing robbery, assault and terroristic threat charges after an alleged incident at his Delaware Township home. State police say 33-year-old Alan Neidig paid a woman for sexual acts, then became angry and demanded his money back. Investigators allege Neidig threatened the woman with a handgun, assaulted her and took her phone before driving her back to Williamsport. He remains jailed in Northumberland County on 150-thousand dollars bail pending a preliminary hearing.
AMNESTY PERIOD FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANTS COMING UP
Northumberland County authorities are giving people with outstanding warrants a chance to avoid arrest before a planned warrant sweep. The district attorney’s office says an amnesty period will run from June 8th through June 19th for warrants issued through Judge William Zalinski’s office in Shamokin. Officials say those who resolve fines and costs during that time can avoid incarceration. After the amnesty period ends, a warrant roundup will begin on an unannounced date.
SOUTHEASTERN PA TROOPER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Flags at Pennsylvania commonwealth facilities are flying at half-staff in honor of Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristin Yeager, who was killed Friday night in a crash while responding to assist another agency in Earl Township. Investigators say Yeager’s patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree along Philadelphia Avenue in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The two-and-a-half-year veteran of the department leaves behind a husband and three children.
SEVEN TRAILS ADDED TO ATV CONNECTOR IN TIOGA COUNTY
PennDOT and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have approved seven new ATV connector routes in Tioga County, adding more than seven miles to the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail system. Officials say the expanded network now stretches across eight municipalities and supports tourism and rural businesses. The trail system reopened May 22nd and generated more than 13-million dollars in economic impact for Tioga and Potter counties last year.
SPORTS
PIAA D4 Baseball Championships
Class 2A 1st Round Halifax 7 South Williamsport 6
Class 3A 1st Round Warrior Run 1 Dunmore 0
Mifflinburg 6 Notre Dame 5
Class 4A 1st Round Montoursville 11 Wyoming Area 1
Bellefonte 22 Elizabeth Forward 1 / 5inn
PIAA D$ Softball Championships
Class 1A 1st Round Bucktail 3 Greenwood 2
Holy Cross 9 Montgomery 1
Class 6A 1st Round Williamsport 6 Southwestern 5 /9inn
MLB
Marlins 7 Nationals 3
Royals 9 Reds 2
D’Backs 4 Dodgers 1
Mariners 3 Mets 2
MLB Tonight
Padres vs Phillies 6:40pm TBS/ MLB.tv
Orioles vs Red Sox 6:45pm MLB.tv
Marlins vs Nationals 6:45pm MLB.tv
Guardians vs Yankees 7:05pm MLB.tv
Pirates vs Astros 8:10pm MLB.tv
Dodgers vs D’Backs 9:40pm ESPN Unlmtd/ MLB.tv
Mets vs Mariners 9:40pm MLB.tv
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Tonight
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes 8pm ABC
NBA Finals Game 1 Wednesday
Knicks vs Spurs 8:30pm ABC
NBA News
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has signed a new 10-year endorsement deal with Li-Ning. The agreement expands Curry Brand globally and includes basketball products, lifestyle apparel and a new golf line. Curry had been a free agent in the sneaker market since leaving Under Armour last November.
NFL News
The Eagles have traded star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. In return, Philadelphia will receive a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a fifth-round selection in 2027. The move reunites Brown with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
RACING NEWS
NASCAR star Kyle Larson picked up a sprint car victory Monday night at Davenport Speedway in Iowa, leading the final 24 laps of a High Limit Racing event. After the win, Larson honored the late Kyle Busch with Busch’s signature victory bow and announced he would donate his winnings to Busch’s Bundle of Joy Foundation, which supports families facing infertility.
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