VICTIM IDENTIFIED FROM FRIDAY’S ROUTE 15 CRASH

There was a fatal accident Friday morning involving a garbage truck on Route 15 and the victim has been identified.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner, James Haddix of Williamsport died from blunt force trauma in the Clinton Township accident that closed the roadway for several hours. State police say Haddix was not wearing a seatbelt when his vehicle collided with a southbound garbage truck making a U-turn on Rt. 15 between Routes 54 and 44. The driver of the truck from Montgomery and a passenger were not injured in the crash.  The crash scene in White Deer re-opened just before 9am Friday morning. 

BROTHERS ARRESTED FOR TRESSPASSING IN OLD LYCO TOWNSHIP

Two brothers have been arrested after they were found loitering at an impound lot at 205 Myers Road.  According to North Central PA dot com, Lycoming Regional Police said they responded to reports of the suspects who fled the property of Performance Towing.  They then located Jordan and Logan Walters, in the area of Grimesville Road at Casey Drive in Old Lycoming Township last Thursday around 7pm.  Upon questioning, police discovered that Logan Walters had an arrest warrant for delivery of a controlled substance.  The two brothers were charged with attempted criminal trespass, defiant trespass, and loitering at night and were jailed in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.

FORMER OFFICER ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL

After being found guilty of unauthorized use of the state records system, a former Williamsport police officer, through his attorney, has asked for a new trial, arguing that the Northumberland County judge in the case made errors.   According to the Sun Gazette, 40 year old Eric Derr of Cogan Station was charged in 2020 of using the state JNET records system  93 times between June 2015 and December 2019 to obtain information for personal use.  He was placed on 28 months-probation with the first year on house arrest with electronic monitoring.  His case now heads to the attorney general. 

FIRST FEMALE EAGLE SCOUT IN COLUMBIA-MONTOUR

A Danville area student has become the first female in the Columbia-Montour Council’s Boy Scouts of America all-female troops to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.  According to the Daily Item, Abbi Smith is a founding member of Troop 4077 led by her mother, Sharon Smith.  Smith’s Eagle Scout project was completed in May of 2024 and is a painting that hangs in the Danville Middle School choral room.  Council-wide, there are four all-female troops, making up almost 20 percent of registered Scouts in the Columbia-Montour Council.  Smith wants to be admitted to the United States Air Force Academy with a goal of joining U.S. Space Command.

THIEF STEALS ELDERLY WOMAN’S, WALLET USES CARDS

State police at Milton say they are seeking a suspect who stole an elderly woman’s wallet out of her purse earlier this fall in Delaware Township.  According to media outlets, the suspect stole the purse and used the victim’s credit cards, buying more than $2,300 in merchandise at local stores.  The 87 year old victim’s driver’s license was also in the purse and stolen from the location on Enterline Road September 15^th around 3:45pm.  If you have information about the suspect or the theft, call State police at Milton, 570-524-2662 and reference incident number PA2024-1204669.

MAN RAMS WOMAN’S CAR WHILE INTOXICATED

A man from Sunbury who was allegedly intoxicated with young children in his vehicle, followed a female through the street and purposely rammed the rear of her car several times according to police.  Sunbury Police say 30 year old Jared James Hewlett was intoxicated and followed the victim October 22^nd. She called police while she was being followed by Hewitt and pulled over on South Second Street at the entrance to the Veterans Bridge trying to get the children from the man’s car.  Hewitt then attempted to run over the accuser at the side of the road.  She fled the scene and was followed by Hewitt before police later took him into custody at his home.  Hewitt was charged with two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of children, as well as summaries of harassment, reckless driving, and careless driving.  He is in custody in lieu of 210 thousand dollars bail.

NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVE FOR PA

An initiative by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to provide new digital equipment will benefit several entities in the 23^rd district.  According to State Senator Gene Yaw, funding will help provide laptop computers to communities where affordability has been a barrier to broadband adoption and use.  In Bradford, Union and Lycoming Counties laptops will be given to outreach partners, the Union County Library system as well as students at Penn College and more all to help level the technological playing field for financially disadvantaged students. Yaw says the latest round of awards is part of Pennsylvania’s broader effort to ensure greater digital access across the Commonwealth

GRANTS TO HELP PA TRANSPLANT FAMILIES

A new grant at Geisinger has been offered to transplant patients and their families from Gift of Life.,  According to the Daily Item, the grant will provide support for those who travel for transplant-related services at satellite transplant centers outside Philadelphia, where Gift of Life is located.  The funds are in place to help with gift cards for gas and lodging.  You can find out more about becoming a living donor online at geisinger.org/transplant.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Buccaneers 26      Panthers 23
Chargers  17         Falcons  13
Steelers 44            Bengals  38
Vikings  23           Cardinals  22
Seahawks  26       Jets  21
Commanders  42 Titans 19
Eagles  24             Ravens  19 
Bills  35                49ers  10
NFL Monday Night Football
Browns vs Broncos  8:15pm PrimeVid

NBA
Magic 100            Nets  92
Cavaliers  115      Celtics  111
Knicks  118          Pelicans  85
Raptors  119        Heat 116
Lakers  105          Jazz  104
Spurs  127            Kings  125
Clippers 126        Nuggets  122
NBA Tonight
Heat vs Celtics  7:30pm
Nets  vs Bulls 8pm
Lakers  vs Timberwolves 8pm NBAtv

NHL
Canucks  5             Red Wings  4 
Bruins  6              Canadiens  3
Blue Jackets  6     Blackhawks  3
Stars 3                  Jets 1
Ducks  4               Senators 3
NHL Tonight
Devils vs Rangers  7pm NHLNet
Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs  7:30pm ESPN+
Stars  vs Utah  9pm  ESPN+

SHOOTING IN SHAMOKIN MONDAY

A shooting occurred yesterday around 4pm in Shamokin Township.  According to a press release from State police, the incident took place at 950 Shamrock Road.  Police say the incident was isolated and there’s no threat to the public.  There are reports of Life Flight responding to a 12-year old patient who was transported from the area.  State police in Stonington say they are continuing the investigation.

MIFFLINBURG MAN ARRESTED FOR EMBEZZLING FUNDS

A man from Mifflinburg has recently been charged for embezzling funds from the Susquehanna River Valley Visitor’s Bureau over a 6-year time frame.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police investigated marketing work arranged and contracted through  43 year old Timothy Alan Dowhower, who they found used the visitors bureau credit card for nefarious website subscriptions and created a fictcious marketing company to perform work for his employer that never was completed.  Police discovered Dowhower paid  Logical Destination, LLC, his fake marketing company, approximately $150,000 every year since 2018.  Police filed charges against Dowhower last week.  He faces felony theft charges with bail set at 870 thousand dollar unsecured.  His preliminary hearing is December 19^th.

LYCO ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFIED

The Lycoming County Board of Elections has certified the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and the recount for US Senate between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.  According the Sun Gazette the approval comes after the Election Board, Commissioners Marc Sortman and Mark Mussina received and certified the election numbers from Director of Elections Forrest Lehman.  According to the official local results, the turnout was 81.12%.  IN the senate race in Lycoming County n Casey received 29.14% of the vote, McCormick 68.29%.  Casey conceded his Senate seat last week.

BUCKNELL GRADUATE NOMINATED FOR TRUMP CABINET

President-elect Trump has nominated a Bucknell graduate to serve on his cabinet as the head of the FDA.  According to media outlets, Dr. Marty Makary, who attended Danville area High School and previously graduated from Bucknell, received national recognition for challenging public health policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Makary is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and advocates reforming the U.S. healthcare system.  Dr. Marty Makary is the son of Dr. Adel and Nadia Makary of Danville.

DJ CITED FOR HAVING ALCOHOL AT HIGH SCHOOL DANCE

A disc jockey from Dornsife who had been hired by a local High school for a dance in October was charged with summary disorderly conduct for being under the influence of alcohol and pleaded guilty to the charge in Northumberland County court on November 4^th.  According to the News Item, state police at Stonington reported that 36 year old Dustin Letterman also had alcohol on his person on the Line Mountain High School property the night of homecoming.  In a previous incident court records say, Letterman and his then wife, Marissa, pleaded no contest to two counts of arson with danger of death or bodily injury and two counts of arson with intent to collect insurance after being accused of burning down a home for financial gain in September of 2017 in Jackson Township.

MILTON MAN INJURED IN ROUTE 15 CRASH

A man from Milton was injured in a crash Friday in Monroe Township in Snyder County.  According to state police, 49-year-old Franklin Espinal-Feliz drove off the road, down an embankment and struck a tree while he was driving north on Route 15 near Line Road.  Espinal-Feliz was treated for unknown injuries at Geisinger medical center and was cited for the accident. 

BURN BAN LIFTED

The burn ban that has been in place through the dry conditions these past few weeks by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been lifted as of last Friday.  After recent precipitation around the region, the risk of fires has been lessened, however, all fires must be confined to a barrel or specified area and contained.  The fire ban put in place by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire since October 31^st, expired November 20^th.  Find information about burn bans and wildfire prevention  at dcnr.pa.gov. 

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN 2025 RAIL PLAN ZOOM CALL

There will be a virtual public informational meeting hosted by PennDOT to discuss the update to the Pennsylvania State Rail Plan.  According to the department, they are in the process of developing the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan involving safety, passenger and freight rail, funding decisions and more and will also evaluate and document passenger and freight rail needs over the next 20 years to guide investments.  The zoom meeting will be Tuesday, December 10 at 4pm The public can offer input through an online survey through December 19.  Go to advancing pa rail dot com.

SPORTS

NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens 30           Chargers  23
NFL Thanksgiving Day
Chicago Bears vs Detroit  Lions12:30pm CBS
Giants  vs Cowboys  4:30pm FOX
Dolphins  vs Green Bay Packers  8:20pmNBC
NFL Friday 
Raiders vs Chiefs  3pm PrimeVid

NBA
Magic 95             Hornets  84
Pistons 102         Raptors  100
Celtics  126         Clippers  94
Knicks 145         Nuggets  118
Nets  128             Warriors  120
Thunder  130      Kings  109
NBA Tonight
Bulls  vs Wizards  7pm
Bucks vs Heat  7:30pm TNT
Spurs  vs Jazz  9pm
Lakers  vs Suns  10pm TNT

NHL
Capitals  4           Panthers  1
Devils  5              Predators  2
Blues  5               Rangers  2
Gldn Knights 5  Flyers 4
Red Wings  4      Islanders 2
NHL Tonight
Canucks vs Bruins  7pm ESPN+
Utah vs Canadiens  7pm  ESPN+

THREE HOSPITALIZED AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A domestic disturbance in Loyalsock Township that turned violent, sent three people to the hospital yesterday around 10am.  According to State Police at Montoursville, there was a physical altercation at the 1400 block of Grampian Boulevard between a father and son which resulted in the son stabbing his father.  The father then shot a gun at the son and the bullet passed through the son’s girlfriend and then struck him as well.  None of the injuries are fatal.  According to the Sun Gazette, all the people involved were hospitalized and are in stable condition.  Charges are pending prosecution decision.

PENNDOT ENACTS TIER THREE CONDITIONS IN EASTERN PA

With the wet snow conditions, PennDOT put various speed and vehicle restrictions in place on eastern corridor roadways statewide yesterday.  There will be Tier 1 restrictions on I-81 north of 380 and on the entire length of I-84.  Tier 1 restrictions include tractors without trailers or lightly loaded trailers, passenger cars towing trailers, RVs, commercial busses or school busses and motorcycles.  Where there is no restriction in place, commercial vehicle drivers in particular are encouraged to exercise caution in high winds.  Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe.

CASEY CONCEDE TO MCCORMICK

Media outlets report that Democratic Senator Bob Casey has conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in the U.S. Senate race after a recount was triggered in the state for the original ballot count that separated the candidates by 16,414 votes.  According to the Sun Gazette, Commissioner Scott Metzger said the recount in Lycoming County took place this week and was handled by county employees from several departments.  The County Board of Elections will hold meetings next week to certify the local results .  The Pennsylvania Department of State ordered the 67 county boards of elections to conduct a statewide recount which will be certified November 27^th.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE COLLECTING UNTIL NOVEMBER 25^TH

The international organization Samaritan’s Purse will continue their National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child through November 25^th.  According to the non-profit, local churches across the globe pack individual Shoeboxes with items for the children and deliver them to 170 countries and territories.  Several locations out of many in Lycoming County that will accept filled shoebox drop-offs  include, City Church in Williamsport, Fairlawn Community Church in Cogan Station, Grace Baptist in Muncy and others.  Find out about how to pack a shoebox and about Franklin Graham’s  Operation Christmas Child by going to the website Samaritans purse dot org.

MAN ARRESTED FOR THROWING GLASS JAR

A 28 year old man from Williamsport was charged with disorderly conduct and more after he threw a thick glass container at a woman’s car in the 200 block of Valley Street in Duboistown following an early morning argument.  According to South Williamsport police, Brennan Scott Gundrum was arraigned last week for the incident involving him and his ex-girlfriend.  The glass jar allegedly thrown by Gundrum shattered and caused almost 300 dollars damage to the vehicle.  He was also charged with propulsion of missiles and criminal mischief and released on 5 thousand dollars bail.

TROOPERS INJURED TRYING TO SERVE WARRANT IN CENTRE COUNTY

Two state troopers were injured after a suspect attempted to flee in a van November 13^th from his home in the area of Johnson Hill Road and Moose Run Road in Phillipsburg.  Police say they went to the home of 43 year old Nathan Lee Folmar to serve a warrant on Centre county DUI charges and when confronted while sitting in the back seat of his van, he refused police orders to get out of the car.  Folmer accelerated and drove out of the area, striking one trooper with the driver’s side mirror and another with flying debris.  Police pursued Folmer  for about a mile and then chased him on foot until he was taken into custody.  Folmer was charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangerment and more. He was denied bail.

SALVATION ARMY SHAMOKIN SEEKING HOLIDAY DONATIONS

The Shamokin branch of the Salvation Army is looking for help with their local food drive.  According to the News Item, organizers from the Salvation army say that a $15 dollar donation can cover the cost of one ham for a family, as they hope to feed 500 hundred families during the non-profit’s Christmas assistance program. The donation window will stay open through December 13^th.  Irish Isle Provision Co., on West. Arch Street in Coal Township will store the hams before the holiday.  Call the food drive chairman of the Salvation Army Shamokin, Brian Persing at 8472479 for more information.

SPORTS

NFL Thursday Night Football
Browns 24                      Steelers  19
NFL Sunday
Chiefs vs Panthers1pm
Buccaneers vs Giants 1pm CBS
Cowboys vs Commanders  1pm FOX
49ers vs Packers  4:25pm FOX
Eagles vs Rams  8:20pm NBC

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

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State  vs Minnesota 3:30pm  CBS
BYU vs Arizona State 3:30pm ESPN
Army vs Notre Dame  7pm NBC/Peacock
The Citadel vs Clemson  3:30pm CW Network

NBA
Hornets  123        Pistons  121
Raptors  110        Timberwolves  105 
Spurs  126                     Jazz  118
Magic 119            Lakers  118
NBA Tonight
Nets vs 76ers  7pm
Celtics vs Wizards  7pm
Warriors vs Pelicans  7:30pm ESPN
Mavericks vs Nuggets  10pm ESPN

NHL
Bruins 1               Utah  0
Golden knights  3          Senators  2
Red Wings  2        Islanders  1
Devils  4               Hurricanes 2
Flames  3              Rangers  2
Wild  5                 Oilers 3

NHL Tonight
Jets  vs Penguins  7pm NHLNet
Sabres  vs Ducks  10pm ESPN+


MLB News
*  Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge captured the Most Valuable Player awards in their respective leagues yesterday, in a unanimous vote. Ohtani won his third in four years,  Judge’s second.
*  Ohtani won his first NL MVP and third overall on the strength of the first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league history, while Judge’s greatest season ever resulted in his second AL MVP awarded by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

MIFFLINBURG MAN FORGED CHECKS FOR DRUG MONEY

A man from Mifflinburg was arrested for forging checks to allegedly get cash to buy drugs.  According to North Central PA dot com, Mifflinburg Police say 23 year old Jasper Pierce Faircloth forged a signature and cashed seven bad checks totaling almost 4 thousand dollars in early October and avoided calls from the bank when his account was overdrawn.  Faircloth admitted he used the funds to buy drugs and a virtual reality headset.  He faces seven felony counts each of forgery, seven misdemeanor counts of bad checks, felony theft, and felony receiving stolen property.  He was incarcerated in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.

TWO DUI CHARGES IN ONE NIGHT FOR MONTOURSVILLE WOMAN

A woman from Montoursville was charged with DUI twice during the early hours of October 5^th and is now free on bail.  According to state police, 27 year old Asia Agnew was stopped in the 300 block of Broad Street after being observed driving in an impaired manner, but denied consuming alcohol and refused a blood test at the DUI center.  She was charged with DUI and taken home.  An hour later, Agnew was stopped along the 200 block of Church Alley by another trooper who knew she had been stopped for suspected DUI previously.  Agnew again refused a blood sample, but took a preliminary breath test that showed alcohol according to police.   She was charged again with similar DUI and summary offenses from the first incident.

INCORRECT, UNDATED BALLOTS NOT TO BE COUNTED IN PA

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declared with a majority vote that ballots in the state that are undated or incorrectly dated from the just-completed 2024 general election are not to be counted.  According to Penn Live, the justices wrote the ruling for all county election board members to follow the declaration even though some eastern counties voted in this last election in favor of counting the undated votes.  As of Monday, McCormick holds a 17,444-vote lead over Casey. The recount begins today and must be complete and reported by November 27^th.

TWO MUNCY MEN WIN HONORS AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO

Two young men from Muncy and their cows have won top honors at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.  According to the Sun Gazette, Phillip McCormick and Robin were grand champions for the junior division and honorable mention in the open show for Red&White.  Dakota Fraley and Diamond were grand champions of the Brown Swiss in the international junior show.  There were 55,000 attendees and 96 countries being represented for the week-long agricultural event. McCormick is studying animal science at Penn State Altoona and was a member of 4-H.  Fraley’s family owns Twin County Farms in Muncy. Get information about the recent competition at worlddairyexpo.com.

WOMAN STILL HOSPITALIZED FROM ROUTE 901 CRASH

A woman from Minersville remains hospitalized after a head-on crash on State Route 901 in Coal Township that occurred last Wednesday.  According to a PA state police press release, 54 year old Christie Marie Paulson’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck a westbound 2023 Chevrolet Silverado head-on. The driver of the Silverado, 57 year old Daniel Kasper, suffered minor injuries after his truck took the brunt of the impact.  Paulson was unconscious at the scene and was extricated from her vehicle by first responders from the Coal Township Fire Department. The violent accident damaged the roadway by causing a gash in the pavement.  The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

WARRANT ISSUED FOR WATSONTOWN ID THIEF

A warrant has been issued for a man from the Bronx, NY who they say is responsible for identity theft in Watsontown.  According to state police, they have charged 28 year old Kevin Iurilli for using driver’s license numbers to cash checks and withdraw funds in Northumberland and previously in Blair County where he was accused of ID theft from two other individuals.  Iurilli is not yet in custody. 

CROSSCUTTERS HOT STOVE BANQUET COMING IN JANUARY

The line-up for the Williamsport Crosscutters’ Hot Stove Banquet fundraiser was announced and the event is coming up January 17^th at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport.  According to the crosscutters, Hall of Fame pitcher Mike Mussina, ESPN Hall of Fame Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian, and Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan will be the special guests in attendance at the event.  A dinner and silent auction of special sports memorabilia is part of the banquet and the charity chosen to benefit from the proceeds this year will be Lycoming County United Way.  Get details at crosscutters.com.

STUDENTS PROTEST TO SAVE SYMBOLIC MAPLE TREE

Students at Meadowview Christian Academy protested peacefully Monday to save a symbolic maple tree on school property after it was slated to be cut down to make way for electric lines.  According to the News Item, the tree has been outside the school for over 60 years when it was Paxinos Public School, and is used currently as shade for graduation ceremonies, a spot for pictures and educational sessions.  Ultimately PPL agreed to just trim the tree and it will remain standing for now thanks to the students and teachers efforts to save it.

SPORTS

NBA
Nets  116              Hornets  115
Celtics 120                     Cavaliers 117
Nuggets  122        Grizzlies  110
Mavericks  132    Pelicans  92
Spurs  110                     Thunder  104
Lakers  124          Jazz 118

NBA Tonight
Bulls vs Bucks  7:20pm ESPN
76ers  vs Grizzlies  8pm
Knicks vs Suns  10pm ESPN
Hawks vs Warriors 10pm

NHL
Oilers  5               Senators 2
Lightning  3          Penguins  2
Wild 4                  Blues  2
Jets  6                   Panthers  3
Ducks  3               Blackhawks  2
Flames  2              Islanders  1
Rangers  4            Canucks  3

NHL Tonight
Hurricanes Flyers  7:30pm  TNT/MAX
Predators vs Kraken  10pm TNT/MAX
Sabres vs Kings 10:30pm ESPN+

Men’s Tennis
* (38 yr-old) Rafael Nadal’s amazing career came to an end after Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands yesterday (2-1).

* Nadal announced last month that this would be his final tournament, after winning  22 men’s Grand Slam titles in his career.
* Nadal told the media Monday that he could no longer reach the competitive level he felt was required to continue to challenge for some of the sport’s biggest honors.

NFL Thursday Night Football
Steelers  vs Cleveland  8:15pm PrimeVid

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

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State  vs Minnesota 3:30pm  CBS
BYU vs Arizona State 3:30pm ESPN
Army vs Notre Dame  7pm NBC/Peacock
The Citidel vs Clemson  3:30pm CW Network

ARSON CHARGES FOR 22 YEAR-OLD

A Williamsport man has been arrested after an investigation into several fires that were intentionally set in the city between November 4^th and 5^th.  According to the Sun Gazette, in a joint effort between Williamsport Police, Fire and Pennsylvania College of Technology police, they have apprehended 22 year old Jacob George Fichter who police say admitted during an interview that he had set the fires.  A search warrant for Fichter’s residence and car had been issued and police found clothing worn by the suspect seen on surveillance video, man-made incendiary devices and also discovered a bicycle allegedly used by the suspect.  Fichter was charged with a host of arson charges, reckless burning and endangerment, loitering and other charges.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 200 thousand dollars bail.

DRUG INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF WILLIAMSPORT MAN

After a tip in Williamsport that there were drugs being manufactured at a residence at the 800 block of Poplar Street in early November, probation officers filed search warrants for the residence and found 22 year old Dante Caiden Kolasa in possession of marijuana, cocaine, guns, pills, and cash.  According to North Central PA dot com, officers observed drugs and paraphernalia when they went to the home and struggled to handcuff Kolasa, who allegedly resisted arrest.  He was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm prohibited, possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest and more.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in liue of 95 thousand dollars bail.

ROLLING ROADBLOCK POSTPONED FOR KELLY TOWNSHIP

A rolling roadblock announced for today along Route 15 in both directions in Kelly Township, for removal of utility wire has been postponed.  According to PennDOT, a contractor for Windstream planned to cut and remove wires that span Route 15 between Colonel John Kelly Road and Zeigler Road.  The project will now take place at a future date.  Get road information 24/7 at 511PA dot com.

GRANTS FROM DCNR TO UPGRADE REC AREAS OF LYCOMING COUNTY

Over a million dollars has been awarded for two projects in Lycoming County thanks to the Community Conservation Partnership Program by DCNR.  According to an announcement by State Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Jamie Flick the funding will help transform Lycoming County and the City of Williamsport by expanding recreational opportunities and improving public spaces.  Ove 649 thousand dollars is earmarked in Lycoming County for the Susquehanna River Walk Extension project, and in the city, over 400 thousand dollars will be used for the rehabilitation of Youngs Woods Park including pedestrian walkways, a pickleball court and a parking area.  Get more details about the funding at SenatorGeneYaw.com or.RepFlick.com. 

MOTHER ARRESTED AFTER TODDLERS FOUND IN ROAD

A woman from Lewisburg is facing child endangerment charges after her two toddlers were outside her home unsupervised and running in the road on West Market Street.  According to the Daily Item, a driver found the toddlers in dirty diapers ages one and three, running on West Market Street about 9:25am on October 23^rd , and saw them almost hit by cars.  That driver looked after the children for about 15 minutes before police entered the home of 20 year old Meah Buss who was coming down from the second floor of the home .  Buss told police she had been in the bathroom for about 5 minutes.  Union County Children & Youth Services were also on the scene before police charged the mother with  child endangerment.  Buss is free on her own recognizance and has a preliminary hearing December 19^th.

MAN FACES MORE CHARGES AFTER THREATENING MAN’S FAMILY

A man who came to Williamsport from New Jersey and sought help from a resident along Louisa Street which led to an arrest, is facing more charges after threatening the man’s family for kicking him out. According to the Sun Gazette, Gerral Ingram who is a convicted felon, was allegedly verbally abusive after he stayed for a short time with the victim’s family and was asked to leave October 10^th.  After charges were filed, Ingram then brought firearms back into the home where they were in close proximity to children who lived there.  His case was held for court for felony endangering the welfare of a child, convicted felon not to possess a firearm, terroristic threats, and more along with disorderly conduct and harassment charges.  Ingram is behind bars in lieu of 75 thousand dollar bail.

PSP SEEKING SUSPECT IN KULPMONT THEFT

State police are seeking the suspect in the November 6^th robbery at the Sunoco convenience store in Kulpmont.  According to the News Item, 55 year old John McLaughlin entered the store and stole the Games of Skill money box, which contained $4,500 and also stole a safe containing over 48 hundred dollars which the female employee was unable to stop him from doing.  McLaughlin has been charged by state police with multiple felonies including burglary, robbery and theft relating to the robbery.  He remains at large.

ADDITIONAL FEMA ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD DAMAGE IN PA

Additional federal public assistance has been approved after Gov. Josh Shapiro requested the new FEMA funds following the devastation caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Debby in August. In order for a region to qualify for FEMA funding there must be a cumulative total of $23.9 million in eligible disaster response and recovery damages and costs. After the approved program, there will be additional hazard mitigation funding for the 29 counties  to help rebuild and better resist future disasters.

SPORTS

NFL
Packers 20            Bears  19
Dolphins  34        Raiders  19
Rams  28              Patriots 22
Colts  28              Jets  27
Steelers  18           Ravens  16
Bills 30                 Chiefs 21
Chargers 34          Bengals  27
NFL Monday Night Football
Texans vs Cowboys  8:15pm  ESPN /ABC

NHL
Hurricanes 4         Blues  1
Capitals  5            Golden Knights 2
Rangers  2            Kraken  0
Predators 5         Canucks 3
NHL Tonight
Blue Jacks vs Bruins  7pm
Avalanche  vs Flyers  7pm NHLNet
Oilers vs Canadiens 7:30pm
Ducks vs Stars  8pm
Capitals vs Utah 9pm ESPN+

NBA
Cavaliers  128      Hornets  114
Timberwolves  120  Suns 117
Pistons 124         Wizards  104
Knicks  114          Nets  104
Rockets  143        Bulls  107
NBA Today
76ers vs Heat 7:30pm
Wizards vs Knicks  7:30pm
Rockets  vs Bucks  8pm NBAtv