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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors” into a full-length Broadway show. The story — originally a 1965 novel that was made into a cult, dystopian 1979 film — follows a street gang called the Warriors as they make their way from the Bronx to their home turf of Coney Island in Brooklyn while being hunted by rivals gangs and cops. It will be the first full musical from Miranda since “Hamilton.” The musical of “Warriors” is expected to begin previews next March and open next April at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. ...

Lycoming Woodward Twp. supervisors initiate early defenses against possible data centers

LINDEN — With data centers taking over the news statewide recently, the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors are concerned the issue could come to Linden and action needs to be taken. According to board Chairman Jeffrey Stroehmann, several communities in Pennsylvania are dealing with data centers, and developers often are backed with millions of dollars from investors. The centers could show up in any small rural town, pick a spot and build — and it may or may not be a detriment to the community. Stroehmann said that small towns and boroughs with budgets of just tens of ...

Mill Hall to conduct traffic study, improve park

MILL HALL — The Mill Hall Borough Council acted on a series of committee recommendations during its June meeting, approving requests related to sewer maintenance, recreation projects, public safety initiatives and traffic studies. Acting on a recommendation from the Sewer and Highway Committee, council approved sending a letter to the Keystone Central School District requesting an annual contribution of $2,000 toward maintenance of a sewer cleanout and sewer line serving school property. Council indicated the amount will be reviewed each year. Committee members said discussions ...

Waterville man allegedly almost shoots hikers while target shooting

David M. Helminiak, 70, of 147 Third St., Waterville, has been locked up after he allegedly almost shot a couple and their dog who were walking along the Pine Creek Rails to Trail on June 18, as he was target shooting, Lycoming Regional police said in an affidavit. The reporting party stated that the bullets struck within a couple feet of where they were walking, and that they observed a male shooting from the back porch of a nearby residence. The caller estimated that approximately six shots were fired in their direction, according to court filings. While speaking with Helminiak, ...