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Williamsport, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a proposed 9 p.m. youth curfew could change Williamsport nights
  • Juvenile detained after knife incident reported at Williamsport’s Lose Park
  • How a $900K grant will change Williamsport Regional Airport’s taxiway

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 56, low: 47.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Williamsport explores approaches to managing juvenile behavior, crime (sungazette.com) — Williamsport officials are weighing an earlier 9 p.m. youth curfew and higher penalties as part of a broader push to curb juvenile crime heading into summer. City council members pressed for data, raised concerns about impacts on families and civil rights, and discussed alternatives like a Boys and Girls Club and a juvenile rehabilitation center before a vote expected Thursday.
   

2. Juvenile accused of attempted stabbing at Williamsport park (fox56.com) — Police say a juvenile is in custody after an alleged attempted stabbing during a fight among youths at Lose Park in Williamsport, though no one was injured. Officers reviewed video showing a knife pulled during the altercation, and the identified suspect was turned over to probation officials and placed in a detention facility while the case proceeds.
   

3. Williamsport Regional Airport awarded $900K for taxiway upgrades (fox56.com) — Williamsport Regional Airport is getting a $900,000 federal grant to rehabilitate 2,500 feet of Taxiway B, improving safety and efficiency for flights serving the area. Airport leaders say the project will extend pavement life, cut long-term maintenance costs, and support commercial, corporate, medical, and general aviation that connect Williamsport to the wider region.
   

4. Spat continues between Pa. city and organization that serves those with disabilities (pennlive.com) — Williamsport officials are asking a federal judge to end a consent decree over ADA access at City Hall, arguing they’ve substantially met its requirements. The Center for Independent Living of Northcentral Pennsylvania strongly disagrees, saying key accessibility obligations, including a transition plan and conditions tied to any City Hall reopening or sale, remain unfinished. The dispute also involves tens of thousands of dollars in contested legal fees.
   

5. Williamsport Torch Run supports Special Olympics (2822news.com) — Williamsport streets filled with cheers Tuesday night as runners carried the Special Olympics “flame of hope” from Lycoming College to Penn College. Local law enforcement, athletes, and neighbors joined the Hometown Torch Run, raising money and awareness for Special Olympics programs while celebrating community pride and inclusion.
   

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