WORK ON SNYDER COUNTY SEWER LINE TODAY
Work for the replacement of the broken sewer pipe that broke Sunday near Selinsgrove, spilling raw sewage into Penns Creek, which flows on to the Susquehanna River will begin today. According to the Daily Item, authorities from DEP and Snyder County recommend avoiding direct contact with the Susquehanna River for 20 miles downstream to the Liverpool area in Perry County after the large spill occurred, but a wraparound sleeve at the break was installed Sunday evening which stopped the discharge of sewage. Authorities also report that no drinking water was affected in the break. The Route 11 southbound exit ramp to Route 35 will be closed today with work being performed between 7:30am and 3pm today. Watch for a detour using Route 11 southbound to Aqueduct Road, Route 11 northbound, back to Route 35.
WILLIAMSPORT MAN ACCUSED OF THEFT FROM 9/11 NON-PROFIT
The man from Williamsport who took funds to make T-shirts and decals for the Lycoming County 9/11 Memorial Coalition has been charged with theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and other charges after he didn’t fulfill the contract. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 36 year old Michael Ritter of Mike’s Custom Apparel took over 75 hundred dollars in funds and when he didn’t deliver the goods, never returned the money or make contact with the 9/11 Coalition motorcycle ride organizers when they attempted to contact him. A warrant was issued for Ritter this week with an arraignment pending in Muncy Creek Township.
STRIKE LOOMS AT SHIKELLAMY
There is still potential for a teachers strike at Shikellamy this Friday if contract negotiations between Shikellamy School Board and the teacher’s union doesn’t go favorably. According to the Daily Item, a proposal is under consideration that could increase total wage costs over the next four years by $1.3-million, boosting starting salaries by 15 percent. Superintendent Jason Bendle was this week given authority by the school board to make schedule decisions about classes, activities and other district related activities if a strike does start Friday.
VACCINE CLINIC FOR PETS IN TIOGA COUNTY
A low-cost vaccine and mico-chip clinic for pets is coming up in Tioga County Sunday, October 6th. According to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, their annual event at the Tioga County Fairgrounds is in conjunction with Dr. Kristine Shaw of Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital and offers 12 dollar rabies vaccines and boosters, a 15 dollar distemper combination vaccines, along with a 25 dollar microchip with registration. No appointment is necessary for the event that is from 1-3pm in Whitneyville. All dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. Email secondchance as @ yahoo dot com for information.
PROSECUTOR SEEK JAIL TIME FOR ACCUSED TROOPER
Michael J. Brown from Tioga County, found responsible for the death of 47 year old Troy area school teacher Christine E. Woodward in a vehicle crash in 2023, is facing a county prison sentence after a prosecutor with the state Attorney General’s office asked a judge for 6 to 23 months for the former state trooper. According to PennLive, Brown was found guilty of vehicular homicide after he passed in a no-passing zone and caused a fatal fiery accident on Route 6 east of Mansfield last February. Sentencing is set for October 4th in Tioga County Court. Brown remains free on $50,000 unsecured bail.
ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER FOR LYCO PUBLIC SAFETY
As the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety is working with residents who have questions about FEMA benefits after flooding from Tropical Storm Debby hit the area, they have reported a phone outage and are working to correct the problem. In the meantime, residents needing to contact the public safety office for any reason, FEMA questions or otherwise, are being asked to use an alternate phone number to reach the main office. Until further notice, please use 570-329-4061 to contact the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety.
GRANTS FOR EMS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS
Following an EMS summer camp this year for high school students to explore potential career opportunities where they learned about emergency medical services in three different emergency medical programs, grants have been provided to continue training students and help build out Pennsylvania’s future emergency medical services workforce. According to the Daily Item, a combined 150 thousand dollars in grants is now available to accredited EMS schools and higher education institutions for students who are at least in the ninth grade, but volunteers wanting to apply for EMS certification must be must be at least 16 years old and complete required courses and pass a certification examination. The application deadline for the grant program is October 16. Go to state.pa.us for application information.
LOCK HAVEN HALLOWEEN PARADE
The annual Lock Haven Halloween parade is on tap for later in October and the free event is on for all to participate. According to the Lock Haven Fire Department, the parade event will kick off Saturday October 26th at 10am at North Henderson Street and continue to Triangle Park where there will be free games, refreshments, activities for kids plus an award presentation. Those who want to have a vehicle or float in the parade should line up Saturday morning at 9:30 on East Water Street. In case of rain, the after parade party will be indoors at Eastside Fire Rescue on East Church Street.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Milton 3 Danville 1
Girls Soccer
Milton 3 Hughesville 0
Towanda 3 NP Mansfield 0
Wellsboro 0 NE Bradford 0
Girls Tennis
South Wmspt 5 Muncy 0
MLB
Guardians 6 Reds 1
Cubs 10 Phillies 4
Brewers 7 Pirates 2
Royals 1 Nationals 0
Orioles 5 Yankees 3
Braves 5 Mets 1
- Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot on Friday winning their 11th NL West division title in 12 seasons.
- The Houston Astros clinched their fourth straight American League West title with a 4-3 win over the Mariners yesterday
MLB Today
Cubs vs Phillies 6:05pm
Brewers vs Pirates 6:40pm
Royals vs Nationals 6:45pm
Orioles vs Yankees 7:05pm ESPN
Mets vs Braves 7:20pm
NFL Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs NY Giants 8:15pm Prime Vid
NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Army vs Temple 7:30pm ESPN
Friday – Washington vs Rutgers 8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
Illinois @ Penn State 7:30pm NBC
