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WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lycoming County school is now facing a federal lawsuit after a student was strapped to a backboard in class. The district confirms the teacher has resigned.

A lawsuit was filed against Williamsport Area School District this past Friday. The suit states the teacher strapped a rising senior to a backboard.

According to the suit, Richard Caschera was hired by the school district in May to teach the district's homeland security program.

The Department of Community and Economic Development announced today that the series brought about 70,000 people to Williamsport and generated nearly $40 million.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the Little League Baseball World Series brought in an estimated 70,000 people to Williamsport and generated almost $40 million for PA's economy.

The two weeks of baseball fun concluded Sunday, which brought teams from across the globe to Williamsport. The Chinese Taipei Little League team won over the Mountain region's Summerlin South Little League out of Nevada 7-0 in the final on Sunday.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The eyes of the world were on central Pennsylvania on Sunday. A big crowd is on hand for championship Sunday at the Little League World Series, including Governor Josh Shapiro.

Before the big game between Nevada and Taipei China, Shapiro congratulated the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions.

The West Suburban Little League from Johnstown defeated a team from Indiana earlier this month to become the first Pennsylvania team to win the title since 1978.

Creating lasting memories on the LLWS diamond

The 12-day series ended on Sunday with the Chinese Taipei team up to bat against Team Nevada in the final game.

Two Little League Challenger teams got a chance to step up to the plate in South Williamsport, one team coming from Luzerne County.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Baseball is about more than winning and losing at the Little League World Series.

One of the most emotional traditions is the Challenger Game, where children with special needs take the field.

28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin showed us how the game played on Saturday creates lasting memories for both players and families alike.

At Volunteer Stadium, the spotlight wasn't on championships; it was on smiles.

The Wyoming Valley Challenger Little League team faced off against their peers from Massachusetts.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Baseball fans and the community came together in Williamsport.

Williamsport Welcomes the World featured live music kids zones full of fun and free activities, along with various food and merchandise vendors.

This was the 14th annual Williamsport Welcomes the World celebration with over 20,000 people coming out to support the town and celebrate the Little League World Series.

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Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by to join in on the fun.