MUNCY MAN FACING CHILD PORN CHARGES
A Muncy man is facing charges for possessing child pornography. According to the Sun Gazette, police accuse 33 year old Joseph Edward Boris III of keeping pornographic images and distributing them last December through March and was recently arraigned in District Court. Boris was also charged with illegal use of a communication device and waived his preliminary hearing. He is incarcerated in liue of 100 thousand dollars bail.
UPCOMING MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL FOR SCI COAL TWP INMATE
A 49 year old inmate at SCI Coal Township admitted to police that he killed his cellmate in 2022 and is now facing felony charges of voluntary manslaughter after District Attorney Mike O’Donnell discovered the open case when he took office in January. According to the Daily Item, Samuel Merriweather, originally of Philadelphia was allegedly involved in an argument at the prison that he said led to him choke his cell-mate while he slept. The investigation . Merriweather continues to be held without bail and will have a court date in Northumberland County at a later date.
WASD SEEKING DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The public is invited to nominate graduates from Williamsport Area School District for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards. According to the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation, up to four individuals can be recognized as an Outstanding Young Alumnus, for the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, for Alumni Achievement and for the Alumni Humanitarian Award. Twenty three graduates have been recognized as a Distinguished Alumni since 2012. The WASD Education Foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on educational innovation, the arts, athletics and scholarships. Get information at wasdeducationfoundation.org.
HOME MADE DAYS THIS WEEKEND
Local and regional artisans will take over shady Brandon Park this weekend during Home Made days Friday 10 to 7 and Saturday 9 to 5. According to officials from the City of Williamsport, up to 8 thousand visitors have been known to attend the event in past years shopping for home made items that include art by local photographers, painters and other craftsmen. Participants are invited to check out the progress of the extensive renovations of the Kenneth Cooper Bandshell. The purpose of HomeMade Days is to expose and educate students and individuals of the region to art in all forms.
MAN, UNDER THE INFLUENCE, CAUSES ONE CAR CRASH
A Williamsport man was arrested after he was allegedly driving under the influence and caused a one car accident that injured a minor female passenger last February. According to the Sun Gazette, recent court records say a few days after being treated for his injuries at UPMC Williamsport, 35 year old Jacob Thomas Greenly told police he didn’t remember anything about the crash or being in the vehicle beforehand, admitting his probable use of marijuana, methamphetamine and amphetamine which authorities found in his system. Greenly now faces additional charges of DUI, recklessly endangerment, and drug charges. He was arraigned and released on $50,000 bail.
SALAZAR SEEKS APPEAL, CITES ILLEGALITIES IN HER TRIAL
The woman who was convicted of risking a catastrophe, reckless endangerment and other charges, but acquitted of attempted murder, after she rammed a minivan into the World of Little League Museum in South Williamsport is appealing her conviction to the state Superior Court. According to PennLive, 58 year old Theresa Robinson Salazar of Williamsport, who was sentenced to 6 to 43 years in state prison, claims insufficient evidence for some of her convictions and also that her sentence is illegal due to some charges not being merged together in Lycoming County Court. Lawyers for Salazar filed post-sentence motions that were denied, which allows her appeal to move forward. Forty people were in the museum when Salazar claimed she had a sneezing rage that caused her to black out and drive into the building. Only one person sustained minor injuries.
SHIK COULD STRIKE THIS FALL
After a recent school board meeting, the Union representing Shikellamy School District teachers are planning a strike this September if things don’t’ change. According to the Daily Item, a statement was issued several weeks ago by the union, cancelling negotiation sessions, citing that some teachers feel undervalued. In a statement by the district, they value and respect every teacher and say the average teacher salary in the school district is $74,000 among the highest in the area. No word on the exact day of the strike, if it will happen at all – but they say they will give parents plenty of notice.
GAS IMPACT FEES BEING DISTRIBUTED
Local counties are receiving the natural gas impact fees allocated by the Department of Environmental Protection, amounts that total in the millions for Pennsylvania. According to Sen. Gene Yaw, the chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and representing the 23rd Senatorial District, Bradford County will receive disbursements totaling $4.3 million, Lycoming County will get $2.8 million, and Sullivan County will receive just under half a million dollars. The funding is based on natural gas production in 2023, with approximately $179.6 million is being distributed statewide.
SPORTS
MLB Draft League
Crosscutters 3 State College Spikes 3 – Spikes defeated Cutters in Sudden Death.
* With the Sudden Death loss, Williamsport falls to 8-5 in the 1st Half, but remains tied with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at the top of the standings after Mahoning Valley’s Sudden Death loss to the West Virginia Black Bears.
* Williamsport is home tonight at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field to open a four-game series against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
MLB
Guardians 8 Mariners 0
Pirates 1 Reds 0
Padres 5 Phillies 2
Nationals 3 D’Backs 1
Orioles 7 Yankees 6
Rangers 5 Mets 3
MLB Today
Orioles vs Yankees 4:05pm
Giants vs Cardinals 7:15pm FOX (from Birmingham AL)
Brewers vs Padres 9:40pm
NHL Stanley Cup Final Friday
Panthers vs Oilers Game 6 – 8pm ABC/ESPN+ FLA leads 3-2Golf News
* Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 71 at a U.S. Junior Amateur championship qualifier at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Florida yesterday.
* Woods’ win qualifies him to take part in the July 22-27 tournament at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan. The winner of which will get an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont.
