Man gets three years probation for alleged role in 2024 shooting in TGI Fridays parking lot

October 6, 2026

The man who once stood accused of providing the gun that took the life of 15-year-old Ahmeen Palmer during a March 2024 shooting at TGI Fridays in Loyalsock Township was sentenced to three months probation after he pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly conduct, hindering apprehension and obstructing the administration of law before Lycoming County Judge Ryan Gardner Monday morning. In exchange for the plea, a charge of riot - intent to commit a felony was dismissed. Ibn Hakiem Hunter, 21, of 805 W. Third St., was initially charged with several counts related to the…

Firefighters across region join training exercise in Dushore

DUSHORE — Firefighters from Sullivan and neighboring counties gathered in Dushore on Saturday for a live-fire training exercise conducted by…

Williamsport Area School District unveils Millionaire Legacy Center at high school's stadium

The new Millionaire Legacy Center was officially opened at the Williamsport Area High School’s homecoming football game recently. Community members,…

Providing resources to alleviate homelessness a complex process

For those experiencing the loss of a permanent housing situation – for whatever reason – STEP, Inc. (Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission…

Officials celebrate rehabilitated dam

A rehabilitated dam near South Williamsport will not only protect a pristine source of water in a reservoir on a…

Heller dam project helps ensure safety

So what does more than $1 million of grant investment and work done on a dam spillway mean for Lycoming…

Obituaries

Cathleen “Cathy” Ann (Rondeau) Zane

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Cathleen “Cathy” Ann…

Joseph G. Miller

Emily J. Weaver, 96, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Oak…

Emily J. Weaver

Charles William Bower, 92, passed away at home on October 3, 2026. He will be remembered…

Charles William Bower

Local Sports

Kegler's Korner: Area sees 3 800 series bowled last week

The Monday Night Classic League saw three 800 series last week, where Tom Sobiech’s 827 edged out Tim Day’s 824 and Mike Pepperman’s 821 for Male Bowler of the Week honors. Amanda Heck used a 289, top female game of the week, to secure female Bowler of the Week honors with a 758 series…

For the fifth-straight year, NCAA Division I softball is coming to the home of the Little…

Army, Maryland, Virginia, PSU, Bucknell, and MU set for Girls with Game

MANSFIELD — Matt Machmer was named Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) Co-Defensive Player of the Week…

Mansfield’s Machmer named the CSFL Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Chris Masse on football: Damschroder’s will to win was crucial in Port downing Shore

Police Fire and Court

Several face variety of charges in Lycoming County district courts

Prison inmate faces new set of charges More charges have been lodged against Lycoming…

Fleeing police, shoplifting among charges lodged in Lycoming County district courts

Variety of charges filed in Lycoming County district courts

Lycoming County district judges oversee cases from theft and shoplifting to assault

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Editorials

What other newspapers are saying: Unclogging Route 15 in Maryland

It might be the most anticipated construction project in a generation, and now there’s news that the baby steps of preparatory work will begin this year. Halleljuah to that. The first phase of the long-awaited widening of U.S. 15 through the city of Frederick is expected to start by the end of the year,…

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