Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers want to put off accuser’s recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial

September 5, 2026

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky asked Thursday to cancel a court date for a hearing over a claim that an accuser wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago. The hearing was scheduled for Sept. 8 in the latest bid by Sandusky’s lawyers to secure a new trial for him. The judge in the case scheduled a status conference Friday to discuss it with defense lawyers, who suggested in a court filing that they want first to appeal the judge’s refusal to hear other claims besides the accuser’s ...

US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

September 5, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher ...

Labor Day Regatta officially kicks off Saturday with opening ceremony

September 4, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — It’s beginning to look a lot like... Labor Day Weekend in Lock Haven. Temporary fencing, no parking signs and many other preparations for the 55th Annual Lock Haven Regatta Foundation Labor Day Regatta were completed this past weekend by foundation members and about a ...

Wednesday night storm leaves flooding across Clinton County, with more possibly on the way

September 4, 2026

Heavy overnight rainfall left areas of Clinton County dealing with flooded roads, waterways and low-lying areas Thursday morning, with some areas receiving more than 7 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. The storm brought enough water to push waterways beyond their normal banks, with ...

Piatt Township-area solar array gets Lycoming County Planning Commission’s approval

September 4, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — A plan for a solar agrivoltaic project with access from Spook Hollow Road in Piatt Township was approved by the Lycoming County Planning Commission at their monthly meeting. The project, which is known as the Bailey Land Development, is on land which is owned by the Bailey Family Irrevocable Trust and Craig and Trudy Bailey. The solar facility is being constructed by Pivot Energy. It will be located on a 12-acre leased area and have 5,250 solar panels which will create 2.5 megawatts. The project will be enclosed by an eight-foot fence and sheep will graze in the ...

Pa. election results, Shapiro’s speeches, and state laws are all prediction market bets. Could this lead to corruption?

September 4, 2026

HARRISBURG — Who will win Pennsylvania’s race for governor? How many data centers will be proposed here? Which state laws will be enacted this year? That’s just a sample of the political questions that prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow people to bet on. These platforms, which allow people to wager on the outcomes of a wide range of real-world events, are exploding in popularity. As the midterms approach and these markets receive more scrutiny, some ethics experts are raising concerns that they are ripe for abuse from government insiders or bad faith ...