ARSON CHARGE SENTENCE HANDED DOWN TO A WYSOX MAN
A man from Wysox has been sentenced to state prison after he was found guilty of arson and resisting arrest. According to State Police, 44 year old Corey Dean Potter burned down his trailer located on Tulip Lane at Jackson Mobile Home Park in July of 2023 and resisted arrest to the point where he was tased so police could take him into custody at the scene. Potter also had his probation revoked for a previous DUI and was resentenced to 1 to 2 years for that but for the arson charge a Bradford County judge gave him 21 months to five years. He will serve no less than 33 months in state prison.
INJURED PEDESTRIAN CHARGED WITH CROSSING VIOLATION
An 80 year old pedestrian suffered injuries in early November when he was hit by a car while crossing Lycoming Mall Drive near Odell Road at dusk. According to State police at Montoursville, Craig L. Campbell was struck in the roadway around 5:45pm by a 16 year old driving a 2010 Subaru Outback west on Lycoming Mall Drive. Campbell was transported to the hospital for his suspected injuries the driver of the Subaru and her passenger were not injured. Campbell was cited for right of way crossing violations.
ROUTINE SEARCH TRIGGERED LOCKDOWN AT MONTOURSVILLE
A lockdown at Montoursville High School yesterday was brought about by a routine, scheduled Pennsylvania State Police drug search around 9:30am. According to a text message from the school administrators to parents, the police presence on campus lasted about 45 minutes for a K-9 search that had been on the schedule previously but had been delayed. The search event was not prompted by any recent drug activity and school was back in session before 10:30 with no threat to students or staff.
SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY PREPARING FOR 2025
After a short season in 2024, the Selinsgrove Speedway will be open for the 2025 season operated by a new promotional team. According to the Sun Gazette, Snyder County Dirt Management Group lead by Paula Schick, Jenna Mowery and Colin Rice will lease the facilities through an agreement with the Selinsgrove Fair Board. A tentative schedule of 23 races has been planned at Selinsgrove Raceway Park set for a grand re-opening to feature 410 sprint cars and late models on Friday April 11th. A complete schedule is planned to be released in December.
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN THREE BREAK-INS
After suspects broke windows of cars in South Williamsport last week to steal items during daylight hours, local police are seeking a suspect or suspects. According to the Sun Gazette, the two incidents happened to cars parked along the southside Riverwalk near the future Local Government Center and Community Building at 545 E. Central Ave. In Montoursville, police are investigating a similar case where a vehicle’s front window was smashed at Indian Park on Monday. In each of the three recent break-ins, purses were stolen from the victims. Police remind residents to keep valuables out of sight even in an unattended locked car – particularly firearms.
WOMAN SENTENCED FOR DRUG DEATH IN 2023
A former Ashland resident in court Monday for her trial in the 2023 overdose death of a 15-year-old from Mount Carmel, pleaded no contest moments before a jury was to be selected for her case. According to the Daily Item, Victoria Mowry now of Schuylkill County was sentenced for charges of felony possession with intent to deliver for the fentanyl that was used in the overdose death of Ricky Payne of Hickory Street, but charges of drug delivery resulting in death were withdrawn. Payne’s brother Christopher was originally charged with the same offenses but in a deal with the DA, plead guilty to a misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter in exchange for his testimony against Mowry. She was sentenced to 3 to 23 months in county jail, but has already served 185 days.
RECOUNT FOR US SENATE SEAT IN PA STARTS WEDNESDAY
As Democrat Bob Casey continues to hold on to his US Senate seat, the recount in the Commonwealth is set to begin on Wednesday of this week. According to the Department of State, Casey received 48.53% of the vote and Dave McCormick had 48.90% with Dave McCormick, leading Casey by just over 29,000 votes as of Wednesday, November 13th. Vote totals for McCormick and Casey are within a 0.5% margin, which automatically triggers a statewide recount under state law. PA counties will finish the recount at noon on November 26th and report the results to the secretary of the commonwealth by Nov. 27 at noon.
TOYS FOR TOTS ON THE TRAIN SATURDAY
Toys for Tots will be taking the North Shore Rail Line this weekend for the 21st Annual Toys for Tots Drive, hosted by North American Railcar Operators Association. According to the North Shore Railroad, the fee for the ride on the speeders rail cars Saturday, is a new, unwrapped toy for either a boy or a girl. The Toys for Tots representatives will collect the toys. The event starts at 8am Saturday with State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver judging the best-decorated speeders. The ride goes from Northumberland, to Berwick, and then returns. This is the former Erie Lackawanna track. Get schedule details at nshr.com.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Football Quarterfinals
Class A Muncy vs Delone Catholic @ Cedar Cliff HS, New Cumberland – Friday 7pm
AAA Danville vs Bermudian Springs @ Susquanita HS, Duncannon – Saturday 1pm
NFL
Texans 34 Cowboys 10
NFL Thursday Night Football
Steelers vs Cleveland 8:15pm PrimeVid
NHL
Blue Jackets 5 Bruins 1
Avalanche 3 Flyers 2
Canadiens 3 Oilers 0
Ducks 4 Stars 2
Capitals 6 Utah 2
Sharks 5 Red Wings 4
NHL Tonight
Lightning vs Penguins 7pm ESPN+
Islanders vs Flames 9pm ESPN+
Rangers vs Canucks 10pm ESPN+
NBA
Bulls 122 Pistons 112
Heat 106 76ers 89
Knicks 134 Wizards 106
Bucks 101 Rockets 100
Magic 109 Suns 99
Hawks 109 Kings 108
Clippers 102 Warriors 99
NBA Tonight
Cavaliers vs Celtics 7pm TNT
Hornets vs Nets 7:30pm
Thunder vs Spurs 9:30pm TNT
Jazz vs Lakers 10:30pm
