TEEN DROWNS IN SUSQUEHANNA NEAR LOCK HAVEN
Emergency crews responded to the City Beach area of the Susquehanna River in Lock Haven Saturday at about 4:15pm for two male swimmers in distress, and despite efforts from rescuers, only one young man survived the incident. According to the Clinton County Coroner, after a search, 18 year old Gavin Frey was pulled from the water unresponsive and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 22 year old victim was rescued first by boaters and they got him to the shore, with the MedicVac helicopter transporting him to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. NO word on the surviving man’s condition at this time.
FIRE NEAR MOORESBURG
A garage outside of Danville was destroyed by a fire Saturday. According to media outlets, the structure formerly used as a cabinet shop near Mooresburg caught fire overnight around the 500 block of Route 642. Fire departments from 3 counties responded at about 1:45am. Danville, East End, Southside, Elysburg, Pottsgrove, Turbot Township, Liberty Township, Washingtonville and Valley Township fire departments all responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported, and witnesses said they thought the cause of the fire was lightning.
MEALS FOR SCHOOL KIDS THIS SUMMER
Breakfast and lunch for kids over the summer who may face food insecurity are available for the next few weeks at Loyalsock Township School District from today through July 18th except for Fridays and the 4th of July. The Loyalsock program is offered at Schick Elementary, 2800 Four Mile St. and at the cafeteria on the Middle School/High School campus. The other program is at St. Paul Calvary United Methodist Church along 1427 Memorial Avenue serving breakfast from 9-10 a.m. and lunch noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 16th.
NEW STORE AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
A new flagship store is set to replace the existing storefronts at the Little League International Complex. According to North Central PA dot com, Delaware North Sportservice has entered into a partnership with the Little League World Series and will oversee a new store. This is the same company who has provided concessions at the facility since 2002. The store will replace the Main Gift Shop and Third-Base Store and provide 6,000 square feet of retail space. Delaware North Sportservice says the news store is set to open for the upcoming 2024 season in August.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING WIFE WITH A HAMMER
Bail has been denied for a Union County man who allegedly hit his wife over the head with a hammer, causing near-fatal injuries. According to the News Item, 66 year old Robert Kitchens was arraigned Friday after he was arrested for the June 16th assault. His wife, who was hit in the back of the head is being treated at Evangelical Community Hospital. State police say Kitchen faces felony charges of criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a host of misdemeanors including simple assault, and summary harassment. He remains incarcerated at Union County Prison.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH GIVING ALCOHOL TO MINORS
A woman from Renovo was arrested after giving alcohol to minors. According to North Central PA dot com, 35 year old Faith Lee Marr gave a 16 year old girl a bottle of tequila and kept her last can of beer for herself. The teen took a photo with the bottle and was caught consuming the liquor with another teen by her grandmother. Police say the photo is evidence that the teens consumed the alcohol given to them and Marr was taken into custody. She was charged with corruption of minors and furnish liquor to minors and is free on $10,000 bail.
PENN COLLEGE GRANT FOR PLASTICS PROGRAM
Penn College has received a grant from The National Science Foundation to redesign its plastics and polymers program. According to North Central PA dot com, the grant totals $594,574 and will support 2 one-year, for-credit certificate programs in both extrusion and injection molding. Penn College hopes to use some funds to introduce high school students to careers in the plastics field. The dean of engineering technologies, Bradley M. Webb, expressed gratitude for the funding and mentioned how program graduates have a 100% overall job placement rate. The grant will provide funding for the program over the next 3 years.
LEWISBURG SIDEWALK CHALK FEST JULY 5
Local artists are invited to register for The Sidewalk Chalk Festival in Lewisburg coming up Friday, July 5th. According to the Lewisburg Arts Council, artists of all ages can decorate a square with washable chalk on the sidewalks of downtown Lewisburg, with finished artwork to be shared on Facebook and/or Instagram @LewisburgArtsCouncil or #lewisburgsidewalkchalkfestival. Online registration closes July 3rd at 5pm, but there will be in person registration on the day of the festival at 340 Market Street. Register at LewisburgArtsCouncil.org under the events tab.
SPORTS
NASCAR
USA Today 301, New Hampshire Speedway
* Christopher Bell raised a broom over his head and clutched a 24-pound lobster in victory lane for sweeping the weekend at New Hampshire following Saturday’s win in the Xfinity Series, and earning his third Cup win of the season Sunday on wet weather Goodyear tires.
- Chase Briscoe was 2nd, Josh Berry 3rd, Kyle Larson 4th and Chris Buescher rounded out the top 5.
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 9 Mahoning Valley Scrappers 0
Cutters swept the series 4-0 and have the day off today. They head to West Virginia Tuesday for three games on the road. Cutters & Keys – Friday night at home @6:35pm first pitch.
MLB
Guardians 6 Blue Jays 5
Phillies 4 Diamondbacks 1
Braves 3 Yankees 1
Rays 3 Pirates 1
Astros 8 Orioles 1
Nationals 2 Rockies 1
Mets 5 Cubs 2
MLB Today
Orioles vs Guardians 6:35pm
Phillies vs Tigers 6:40pm
Pirates vs Reds 7:10pm
Nationals vs Padres 9:40pm
NHL Stanley Cup Final Tonight
Oilers vs Panthers Game 7 @8:00pm ABC tied 3-3
