THREE INJURED IN OLD LYCO TOWNSHIP ACCIDENT
Police plan to reconstruct a fiery accident that happened early Tuesday morning that seriously injured three young men in the 2300 block of Mill Lane in Old Lycoming Township. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 21 year olds Lawson Stavros, Caden Wilson and a 17 year old male were traveling east on Bottle Run Road in a stolen truck at about 2:15am and went off the road striking trees and going airborne – landing upside down near a residence at 2395 Mill Lane. Old Lycoming Township first responders were on the scene quickly, extinguishing a fire in the vehicle and extricating the three men from the wreckage within 10 minutes. Two victims were transferred to the trauma center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after being transported to UPMC Williamsport. Police have not said which victim was driving the truck at the time of the crash.
NEW CHARGES FILED AGAINST WILLIAMSPORT MAN
Charges that were previously withdrawn in November during a preliminary hearing, which included indecent assault of a child, were refiled against a Williamsport man December 2nd. According to North Central PA dot com, 19 year old Bryce Alan Faivre was accused of touching a minor child who came forward to adults last May about the abuse. Faivre at first denied he had been alone with the girl, but eventually admitted there were times when she was with him without other supervision.
NEW ONLINE PLATFORM IN SHAMOKIN
A centralized website platform has been introduced in Shamokin that will offer Shamokin area businesses and organizations an easy way to streamline their digital opportunities and connect with the community. According to the News Item, Go Shamokin dot com is also for residents who can explore upcoming events, access a local directory, stay updated with news and announcements, and subscribe to a newsletter. Downtown Manager Justin Bainbridge said the new site, sponsored by SABER, is an improvement from the old site, creating a centralized platform where everything is easily accessible and where other social media profiles are linked.
RESCHEDULED FIREWORKS TOMORROW IN DANVILLE
The postponed fireworks in honor of Veteran’s Day will happen in Danville on Thursday. According to media outlets, the fireworks were scheduled for the beginning of November, but were delayed because of the dry conditions and a county wide burn ban. The fireworks are now scheduled for 7:15pm tomorrow on the campus of Danville State Hospital. The celebration is set to honor the men and women who served in US Armed Services, as well as individuals who are veterans living at Danville State Hospital facility.
ACCUSED MURDERER DENIED BAIL MODIFICATION
A Lycoming County judge this week denied bail for a man accused of killing his wife and staging it like a suicide in their Trenton Avenue home. According to North Central PA dot com, 31-year-old Dane Christofor Kay asked for a bail modification so he could be released to intensive supervision in Clearfield County. Kay’s attorney laid out a plan in which Kay would be employed, live with his mother, wear an ankle monitor and check in with Lycoming County Adult Probation daily. Judge Ryan Tira rejected the request. Kay is remains in custody on $250,000 monetary bail at the Lycoming County Prison.
ELDERLY MAN ROBBED OF LARGE SUM OF MONEY
An elderly man from Jersey Shore was robbed of cash and personal documents November 29th. According to State Police, they are investigating the incident after the victim called them to report the burglary. The 85 year old man said 150 thousand dollars was taken by one or more suspects who broke in through his front door. If you have information about the Mifflin Township incident from the day after Thanksgiving, call Montoursville state police.
CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED COUNTIES GET GRANTS
Counties in the Chesapeake Bay watershed will receive a total of $2.6 million to support pollution reduction efforts in our region thanks to DEP funding efforts. DEP Countywide Action Plan Implementation Grants go to Montour, Snyder, Union, Lycoming Clinton and Northumberland Counties, and will each receive funding for tree plantings, livestock crossings, and rain gardens, that can significantly reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff. Lycoming County was awarded $490,000 for local efforts.
NEW ELK PHOTO PUZZLE AVAILABLE IN CLINTON COUNTY
The Clinton County Visitor’s Bureau have delivered their third installment of the series of puzzles created from local photographs of foliage and wildlife of the area. According to the Lock Haven Express, the latest puzzle; “Majestic Elk of Clinton County, PA” can be purchased at the Clinton County Economic Partnership Building, 212 N. Jay St., Lock Haven or ordered online. The Kettle Creek elk photo was taken by Chris Calhoun and selected through the bureau’s annual photo contest. The office is open to customers Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4:30pm. (https://majesticeelkofclintoncountypa.cheddarup.com)
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* Two-time All-Star Max Fried and the New York Yankees agreed to an eight-year, $218 million contract, Tuesday, the largest guarantee for a left-handed pitcher.
* The deal, which is pending a physical, is the 12th contract of at least $100 million the Yankees have given out in franchise history, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most by any team.
* Thirty year old Fried, grew to be one of the best pitchers in the National League over seven years with the Braves, as a two-time All-Star with a 2.81 ERA over the past five seasons in Atlanta — tops in the majors, just ahead of Corbin Burnes (2.88) among MLB starting pitchers over that span.
