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🌱 What sentence could follow the guilty plea in the T.G.I. Friday’s killing?

Williamsport, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What sentence could follow the guilty plea in the T.G.I. Friday’s killing?
  • Which Williamsport Crosscutters just got the call from MLB teams?
  • Williamsport remembers longtime Otto’s Bookstore owner Betsy Rider.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine; hot, less humid, temps: high: 94, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Judge accepts guilty plea for manslaughter of teenager outside T.G.I. Friday in 2024 (sungazette.com) — A Lycoming County judge has accepted a guilty plea from Ja’hsir Kahseem Legare in the 2024 T.G.I. Friday’s shooting that ended with 15-year-old Ahmeen Palmer pronounced dead at UPMC Williamsport. The case, involving Williamsport family members, gang-related tensions, and still-pending charges against others, could bring Legare a state prison term of 7½ to 15 years when he’s sentenced in September.
   

2. 10 Crosscutters hear their named call in the MLB Draft (2822news.com) — Williamsport baseball fans just saw a big milestone, with ten current Crosscutters players selected in this year’s MLB Draft, including standout pitcher Gavin Perry and RBI leader Ben Tryon. Coaches and players say the MLB attention reflects both the league’s quality and the support they feel playing for Williamsport, as these young prospects move on to organizations like the Brewers, Astros, Pirates, and more.
   

3. Betsy Rider, Legendary Pennsylvania Bookseller, Dies at 91 (publishersweekly.com) — Williamsport is mourning beloved bookseller Betsy Rider, longtime owner of Otto’s Bookstore, who died July 10 at age 91. She helped turn Otto’s into a downtown literary hub and local institution. A memorial Mass is planned at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Williamsport on July 29 at 10 a.m.
   

4. Unarmed Black Teen Handcuffed by Cop Because He Was Wearing a Hoodie in Warm Weather (blacknews.com) — A Williamsport teen’s detention by an officer over wearing a hooded jacket in warm weather has drawn online attention and questions from his family. The Williamsport Bureau of Police says the officer actually works for the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office, which has not yet commented, while the teen’s father stresses his son’s medical need for sun protection.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday July 16
  • Jersey Shore Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Picnic-2026
    Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Pine Creek Seed Farm 204 Tiadaghton Ave, Jersey Shore
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday July 18
  • Anastasia - The Musical →
    Journey Bank Community Arts Center, 220 W 4th St, Williamsport
    1:30 pm
    • Sunday July 19
  • River Valley Film Festival Presents: The Art of Film Publicity →
    The Otto Bookstore, 107 W 4th St, Williamsport
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday July 21
  • School Board Meeting
    Montoursville Area SD Montoursville Area High School, 700 Mulberry St, Montoursville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The “Neighborhood Cat Lady” Isn’t Always the Villain.
    One of the most common complaints we receive is about a certain house or a certain person in a neighborhood. “That house is the problem.” “They’re… (Nextdoor Loyalsock)
  • I'm looking for someone who would want a chest freezer for either scrap or maybe they could get it working to sell or use.
    I live in a small apartment and though it worked before we moved, it doesn't work at the apartment. My husband passed away and I do not drive. I… (Nextdoor Fairview Terrace Newberry)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology posted a job opening for Custodian, Third Shift in Williamsport. Apply here.
  • Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Dairy Stocker in Williamsport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsport here.

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