SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES

A Williamsport man is charged with the 2019 sexual assault of a woman in the city. James J. Thomas is accused by Williamsport Bureau of Police of sexually assaulting a woman in the 1000 block of High Street. He is incarcerated at the Lycoming County Prison, in lieu of $250,000 monetary bail set by Magisterial District Judge Christian D. Frey on April 20.

ASSAULT CHARGES IN MUNCY

According to court records filed by Muncy Police, on April 26^th around 4:40 pm, inside the apartment at 8 S Washington, Street Richard Bates reportedly was shouting for someone to call police. At this time, Sheree Speicher was allegedly beating on him with a metal pole. Bates suffered multiple bruises and welts over much of his body, according to a media outlet. Following her arraignment before District Judge Jon E. Kemp on multiple misdemeanors,  Speicher was initially jailed in the Lycoming County Prison, but has since been released on $10,000 bail.

PROSTITUTION CHARGES 

Angela Marie Burns returned to prostitution a week after her release from a state prison and her placement on parole, according to the Sun Gazette. An undercover sting brought charges and Burns to a hearing before District Judge Jon E  Kemp.

GOVERNOR TOM WOLF VISITING PHILADELPHIA

Governor Tom Wolf today visited the Philadelphia Flyers organization at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts in Pennsylvania. “Today, Pennsylvania has hit a significant milestone in our vaccination efforts. Now, 50 percent of Pennsylvanians have received their first vaccination,” said Gov. Wolf. The Flyers recently launched a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine campaign, ‘Take Your Shot’, encouraging Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES IS A GO

The Little League^® Baseball World Series events will be held, as scheduled, this August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania featuring teams solely from the United States. Based on the recommendation of the 2021 Little League International Pandemic Response Advisory Commission, the Little League International Board of Directors approved a plan that incorporates a series of COVID-19 mitigation measures to host these tournaments in a healthy, responsible environment. Fans can expect changes, those of which can be viewed on the Little League Website. However, The MLB Little League Classic will be played Aug. 22 at Bowman Field as scheduled between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians.

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD FOR TODAY

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released new COVID-19 dashboard numbers for our area:

Lycoming 16 new; Bradford 10; Centre 10; Columbia 6; Clinton 7; Montour 0; Northumberland 12; Snyder 5; Sullivan 2 and Union  5 cases reported.

SHOOTING IN SUNBURY

Vehicles and property were damaged during gunfire in the area of Susquehanna Avenue in Sunbury last night, according to an online media outlet.  Neighbors in the 1000 block reported hearing several noises, which could have been gunshots, about 8 p.m. Following a search for suspects and vehicles, Sunbury Police say one person was taken into custody.

CWD MEETING FOR THE PUBLIC

The National Deer Association, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Wildlife Futures Program, is holding a series of meetings about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a disease that always is fatal to the deer and elk it infects. All meetings will be public and held virtually through Zoom. Information presented at each of the six meetings will be tailored to a different Game Commission region. The Northcentral Region meeting is set for May 6, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each meeting features presentations on CWD, followed by a question-and-answer session. At present, CWD has not been detected in all parts of Pennsylvania. CWD prevalence is highest in the area of south central Pennsylvania designated as Disease Management Area 2.The links for the meetings can be accessed through the Pennsylvania Game Commission web site.

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Pennsylvania College of Technology electrical construction  students are offering assistance to local  nonprofit organizations. The-students are in a fourth-semester class in the electrical construction associate degree major, according to an online media source. It’s really a win-win. Students can enhance their skills while serving the community and nonprofits receive valuable services for no cost of labor. Past class projects include designing a park’s electrical system, installing 120-volt outlets and replacing analog meters. Williamsport area nonprofits can visit Penn College’s website for additional information and to request services.

Sports

High School Softball

South Williamsport over Sayre 16-2; Muncy over Sugar Valley 16-1;

High School Baseball

Shikellamy over Montoursville 9-3; South Williamsport shut out East Juniata 11-0; Central Mountain shut out Williamsport 5-0;

Boys Tennis

Muncy over Loyalsock 3-2;

Boys Lacrosse

Lewisburg over Bellefonte 17-5

Little League

Blaise Alexander over Allstate 4-2

Blaise Alexander over Hughesville Lions 13-5

FATAL DOMESTIC

A fatal shooting leaves one dead and one in custody stemming from the domestic situation at the Fairlawn Court, 3605 Lycoming Creek Road, in Lycoming Township just before 7 p.m. yesterday, according to Old Lycoming Township police. Sun Gazette reports the deputy county coroner was en route to the trailer park..

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Bryant Engle of Towanda, was reported to be “loud and intoxicated” when he smashed seven windows on the William Street side of the Genetti Hotel on Fourth Street around 3 am Wednesday. Police have filed charges and jailed Engle after being ruled unfit for arraignment, Engle has since been released on $20,000 bail.

NO INCREASE IN TAXES MONTOURSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

The 2021-22 budget was released for the Montoursville Area School District and is projected to have no increase in real estate taxes for borough homeowners, according to an online media outlet. Although no tax increase is expected, there has been an increase in the revenue from real estate taxes of $26,580 can be attributed to tax assessment changes.

EAST LYCOMING SCHOOL BOARD TAX INCREASE

The East Lycoming School Board approved next year’s proposed district budget that includes a 0.58 tax millage increase. The next board meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.

ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES 

A Williamsport man arrested for robbing the Lewisburg Jersey Mike’s Subs at gunpoint now faces charges for robbing a New Columbia gas station in January. Kenneth Robert Gough Jr was arraigned Wednesday on felony robbery charges for entering the Stop Convenience Store/Sunoco gas station on New Columbia Road in White Deer Township and demanding money. For the New Columbia robbery case, Gough was arraigned by Union County District Judge Jeffrey C. Mensch. He remains in Union County Prison. No suspect has been arrested yet in relation to two armed robberies at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Williamsport on March 15 and April 9, though similarities are reported to exist with these armed robberies, according to an online media source.

FALSE STATEMENTS CHARGES
The Office of the State Inspector General filed a felony false statements charge against a Williamsport woman suspected of failing to report wages.Kayla Lopez, made false statements to the Lycoming County Assistance Office, between July 1, 2020, to Feb. 25, 2021.The Inspector General’s office claims Lopez received $2,071.50 in cash assistance while also receiving wages from Family Care Home Health, LLC, which she allegedly failed to report.

UPDATED COVID-19 DASHBOARD

The PA Dept. of Health released updated COVID-19 Dashboard numbers and locally: Lycoming: 26 new; Sullivan: 4; Columbia: 32; Montour: 6; Northumberland: 15;  Union: 10; Snyder: 3 and Clinton: 17 cases.

CHARGES WITHDRAWN FOR WILLIAMSPORT MAN
Felony criminal trespass and misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges recently were withdrawn against Steven Maurice Williams. According to a media outlet, Williamsport Police charged Williams, claiming he violated a Protection From Abuse order by kicking in a door and taking items from a residence in the 300 block of Market Street on Jan. 30. Williams was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Aaron S. Biichle, who set Williams’ bail at $85,000 monetary. He was confined to Lycoming County Prison on April 1 until charges against him were withdrawn on April 15.

LOCK HAVEN DRUG ARRESTS 

Authorities yesterday released details on two arrests following an early Wednesday morning search of a Lock Haven apartment. Where officers and agents from the Region 4 East Drug Task Force entered using a narcotics search warrant at 5 Corning St. 3rd Floor Apt. Lock Haven and found Janet Evans and Jason Young. They were charged with multiple violations and arraigned by District Judge Frank Mills with bail on Young at $20,000 monetary and $10,000 unsecured on Evans. Both will make their first court appearance on Tuesday, May 4 in Clinton County Central Court.

STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE EVENT

YWCA Northcentral PA’s “Stand Against Violence” is an event held to educate people on the issue of sexual assault.  Lycoming Chief County Detective  William Weber was awarded for his work towards helping sexual assault victims. According to SUN Gazette, YWCA’s executive director, Dawn Linn, noted in 2020, the YWCA served over 240 Lycoming County individuals, both males and females, were impacted by sexual assault. Several social and law enforcement agencies were represented, such as the DA’s office, Children and Youth, the State Police and Big Brothers/Big Sisters at the event.

WILLIAMSPORT OFFICER OF THE YEAR

City Police Agent Brittany Alexander, who has been an agent since August 2019 and is an eight-year police veteran, received Williamsport Bureau of Police’s highest honor — Officer of the Year — yesterday.  According to an online media outlet, she received the honors from Chief Damon R. Hagan at a ceremony held in City Council Chambers of City Hall. Alexander assisted in the investigation of violent crimes, working with fellow agents to issue search warrants, conduct interviews and retain a large caseload of crimes against children.

NEW DIRECTOR OF NORTHCENTRAL REGION OFFICE PGC

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has appointed new director at its Northcentral Region Office. According to SUN Gazette, David Carlini, who grew up in Brockway, Jefferson County, moved to Lock Haven, where he now resides, when he was promoted to the Northcentral Region Office. Carlini says he’s excited to reunite with the Northcentral Region staff and getting to work to continue protecting wildlife and enhancing their habitats.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE IDENTITY THEFT

A state lawmaker  warning residents to be protective of  private information after he became a victim of identity theft. State Rep. Jeff Wheeland, R-Loyalsock Township, according to Sun-Gazette, first became aware of suspicious activity when notified by the state that his unemployment compensation was denied. Wheeland said a credit card he and his wife share was used by someone in Chester County between Feb 14 and March 17 according to Pennsylvania State Police. Without any clue how someone could obtain his personal information, Wheeland is left to wonder if someone had stolen his social security number.  Frustrated, he remarked, ““Protect all your private information. Guard it with your life,” he said.

PENNSYLVANIA LOST AN ELECTORAL VOTE

For Pennsylvania, it is the 10th consecutive decade the Keystone State has lost clout in Congress and presidential contests because of a lagging population growth. As, one of the most important presidential battlegrounds we will have one fewer electoral vote to offer candidates in the next election — from 20 to 19 — and one less representative in the U.S. House. Lagging population also means Pennsylvania will not profit from as much federal money for Medicaid and social programs. According to SUN Gazette, in Congress, Pennsylvania will have 17 U.S. House seats for 18 incumbent U.S. House members for when year’s elections roll around.

INTEGRATION EDGING CLOSER

The proposed integration of LHU, Mansfield and Bloomsburg Universities, edges closes to completion. According to Sun Gazette,   the Board of Governors are set to meet tomorrow in Harrisburg to receive the integration plans. With receipt of the consolidation proposals — which are the culmination of many months of meetings involving multiple task forces established by PASSHE — prompts a 60-day public committee period before the board is slated to complete, the integration in July.

RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT

Launched to Congress on Earth Day, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is the latest and boldest set of initiatives for fish and wildlife in history according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. According to an online media outlet, the bipartisan legislation dedicate $1.3 billion annually to state fish and wildlife agencies, and $97.5 million to tribal fish and wildlife managers, which could provide a 20th Century funding solution to address increasing declination of the nation’s fish and wildlife and their natural habitats. Under the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Pennsylvania would receive dedicated annual federal fish and wildlife conservation funding upwards of $20 million to better address the conservation actions.

ASSAULT RELATED CHARGES FROM JANUARY SHOOTING

A January shooting inside Timberland Apartments, 750 W Edwin Street, Williamsport  has Darren Donnell Brown, 30, of Williamsport, is in custody on charges according to Williamsport City Police. Fortunately no one was injured when Brown, of 331 Center St., is said to have discharged a handgun “in close proximity”  to his girlfriend’s head, during a domestic altercation,  about 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 9, police said. According to the SUN Gazette, Brown has been arrested on assault-related charges and locked up in the Lycoming County Prison in life of $250,000 bail with  a preliminary hearing this week before District Judge Christian Frey.

UPDATED COVID-19 NUMBERS LOCALLY

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued updated COVID-19 numbers for our area. Locally, Lycoming: 7 cases; Potter: 0; Tioga: 6; Columbia: 18; Montour: 1; Northumberland: 10; Union 9; Snyder: 4; Clinton: 1.

PROSTITUTION CHARGES

Pennsylvania State Police accuse a Williamsport woman for engaging in prostitution at a motel located in Clinton Township. Angela M. Burns, 38, charged on April 14 with multiple misdemeanor counts of promoting prostitution between March 9 and  March 11  at the White Deer Motel, 6967 US 15 Highway. According to an online media source,  following a sting operation, the Pennsylvania State Police  arrested Burns and her preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jon E. Kemp on May 28.

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES

Pine Creek Township Police filed vehicular homicide charges against a 19-year-old Lock Haven woman.Officer Dennis F. Gill Jr. alleges, in documents filed April 12,  that Dasia Ann Woolf was under the influence of a controlled substance when her vehicle crashed, causing the death of a 58 year old male truck driver from New York, on Route 220 in Wayne Township around 9 pm Aug. 11.  According to northcentralpa.com, Woolf is charged with one felony count each of the following: homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while DUI and aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI. Her bail was set at $50,000 unsecured on April 13 by Magisterial District Judge Keith G. Kibler, who will oversee her preliminary hearing on May 11.

Sports

Boys tennis

Williamsport shut out Mifflinburg 5-0; Jersey Shore over Danville 4-1; Central Mountain shut out Shikellamy 5-0; Loyalsock topped Bloomsburg 3-2; Montoursville topped Milton 3-2; Lewisburg over Hughesville 3-2

High School Baseball

Williamsport over Mifflin County 5-4; Hughesville over Milton 4-2; South Williamsport over Troy 12-2; Montoursville over Lewisburg 14-1; Canton tops North Penn Mansfield 9-6; Sayre over Wellsboro 12-7

High School Softball

Williamsport over Mifflin County 5-4; Lewisburg over Jersey Shore 14-4

 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

Loyalsock Summer McNulty earned a spot on the 2021 Class AAA all state firs ream. (first player from Loyalsock first team selection since 1989).

ACCIDENT CLOSES VALLEY ROADWAY

Yesterday around 12:30pm, a 70-year-old woman crashed on Route 44, three miles north of Elimsport, closing the road in both directions. She was driving a minivan, sustained serious injuries and transported to the Geisinger Medical Center on LifeFlight helicopter. According to the SUN  Gazette, there has been no additional information or updates from Pennsylvania State Police regarding this accident.

NATURAL GAS IMPACT FEES GOOD FOR WILLIAMSPORT PROJECTS

Natural gas impact fees, totaling $230,000 will fund two projects for the city of Williamsport. According to the SUN Gazette, a gas impact fee award, totaling $180,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, is being used in a multi-phase access to the Susquehanna Riverwalk at Basin Street and Via Bella. Engineering cost and determining ways to control both the flooding and flow of water on Grafius Run will cost little more than $53,000. Phase two is a retaining wall, guide crossing and access ramp.

LIVE COUNCIL STREAMING IN THE FUTURE

South Williamsport Borough Council and administration are working with an information technology vendor, attempting to  acquire the necessary camera and software to live stream council meetings on the borough’s Facebook page. The price tag is estimated to be $2,000, which will be funded through the borough office technology line item with a June or July projected implementation, according to the SUN Gazette. Access to some government meetings by remote became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FELONY CONTACT WITH MINORS 

Muncy area man facing new set of charges for his contact with minors. Lycoming County Detective Calvan Irvin, according to court records, has accused Jonathan Kula, Muncy, with allegedly providing two female juveniles with alcohol and receiving nude photos of them in reciprocation. According to SUN Gazette, Irvin continued by accusing Kula of providing alcohol to an two different female minors in incidents that took place in Muncy and other locations between May 2019 and January, 2020. Kula, who is already free on bail in another case charging him with indecent exposure and open lewdness with another minor, now faces 16 additional charges, he is free on $50,000 and he waived his preliminary hearings.

ABUSE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

Inside an hour,  David Clair Miller, 57,  called 911 upwards of a dozen times, with claims of people wanting to get him from outside and climbing inside a bedroom window at 3542 Dewey Avenue Extension. Old Lycoming Township Police responded and found no one on the property or evidence to support an attempted break in. Officers left and Miller was calling again about a break in and someone in his garage. The police returned and took Miller into custody on charges of abuse of emergency communication, amongst others. According to the SUN Gazette, Miller, declared unfit for arraignment, was jailed in the Lycoming County Prison, but has since been released on $5,000 bail.

UPDATED COVID-19 NUMBERS FOR TODAY

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today released update COVID-19 numbers for our area; Locally, Lycoming County cases; Clinton 29; Tioga 10; Sullivan 5 and Northumberland 33; Union County 9; Snyder 9 and Montour County 2 cases.

LITTLE LEAGUE COMMUNITY HEROES

Following the challenges of 2020, Little League International is looking for all of its local leagues to take a moment to recognize the  incredible volunteers and supporters in their organizations, celebrating the  many behind the scenes heroes who swing for the fences and help, both on and off the field. In light of National Volunteer Week ,  April 18 through 24, Little League International is looking for nominations of Little League Community Heroes to be honored throughout spring  and summer.  According to Northcentralpa.com, for a full list of Community Heroes already recognized  and more information visit the little league website.

FELONY BURGLARY IN BLOOMSBURG

When Bloomsburg woman was beyond a doubt convinced there were “bodies” were buried in a basement, she was charged with felony burglary after the homeowners arrived home to find her inside. According to Bloomsburg Patrolman Bradley Sharrow, the resident at 303 Market Street called police to report Shannon Maxwell, 43, of Bloomsburg inside their home. The home owner fled and Maxwell was found sitting on the front porch when officers arrived. She told officers there were bodies in the basement and she trying to help. According to a media outlet, Maxwell was transported to the police station and charged with felonies and she is being held at the Columbia County Prison in lieu of $50,000 monetary bail. Her preliminary hearing for this week was rescheduled.

THEFT OF SCRAP METAL

A man accused of turning in nearly 14,000 pounds of scrap metal taken from a former employer, valued at nearly $27,000, was charged with multiple felonies in Bradford County. Ryan Bozman, 34, of Towanda, was charged with multiple felonies when he was accused of turning in upwards of 14,000 pounds of scrap metal from a former employer with a value of $27,000.  Officers claim between Feb. 15 and July 3 of 2020, Bozman dropped metal off 37 times for recycling.  According to an online media source, receipt logs show Bozman was given a total of $26,955.87 for 8,584 pounds of tungsten. Bozman has bail set at $10,000 monetary and he is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on May 5.

MISSING TEEN FOUND

Pennsylvania State Police in Bloomsburg report that Sage Rossi, a previously entered missing teen from Bloomsburg, was recently found safe in Brandon, Florida. The investigation has revealed there was no danger to Rossi or the pubic at any time.

Sports:

Penn State

Penn State Men’s Basketball Coach Micah Shrewsberry announced new hires on Thursday. Mike Green, new director of player development. Brian Snow, director of recruiting.

High School Softball

Central Mountain shut out Selinsgrove  6-0;

Williamsport over Danville 13-3; Lewisburg over Montoursville 3-2;

Muncy defeated Columbia Montour Vo Tech  12-1

High School Baseball

Williamsport topped Jersey Shore       8-6

St John Neumann shut out Columbia Montour Vo Tech 10-0;

South Williamsport topped Wellsboro 9-7;

Montgomery defeated Sullivan County 14-3; Canton over Towanda 17-7

Boys Tennis

Williamsport shut out Wellsboro 5-0;

Muncy over Shikellamly 4-1; Hughesville shut out Loyalsock 5-0;

South Williamsport over Bloomsburg 4-1

ARREST AND CONVICTION IN GAMBLE TOWNSHIP

After he spit on and threatened a Pennsylvania State Trooper in Gamble Township last April, when he was running nude on Lake Road, a Williamsport man  was sentenced in Lycoming County Court. Dillon Calvin, 28, sentenced on April 7 by Lycoming County Common Pleas Judge Marc Lovecchio to 90 days to 18 months in county jail to include 78 days of credit for inpatient time served at White Deer Run. Calvin must  also provide a DNA sample and serve 45 days of electronic monitoring, perform 50 hours of community service and undergo a mental health assessment.

HIT AND RUN CHARGES

A Milton man rolled his vehicle on Front and John Streets in Sunbury and then fled the scene. Karl Parker, 46,  faces misdemeanor charges and was taken into custody on Sunday after striking another vehicle, shoving it 20 feet in a yard, as his vehicle rolled onto it’s side. Police searched the area and found him near the high school. According to the Daily Item, Parker is now incarcerated at SCI-Coal Township, waiting for a bail revocation hearing and set to appear in front of Sunbury District Judge Mike Toomey on the misdemeanor charges.

MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX INCREASE

If the final budget in the Milton Area School District is approved next month, taxpayers may end up paying approximately 2 percent more in real estate taxes in the 2021-2022 school year. According to a new source, it was a 7-2 vote, to approve the proposed final general fund budget of $37,038,654 and a 1.54 millage increase for Northumberland County taxpayers and .1 millage increase for taxpayers in Union County, at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. The proposed final general fund budget is scheduled for enactment at the next public meeting on May18  at 6pm..

WARRANT ARREST IN SELINSGROVE

In downtown Selinsgrove last Friday Pennsylvania State Troopers and U.S. Marshals apprehended a Schuylkill County man with an active warrant. According to a media outlet, 36-year-old Aaron Gray of Ashland was taken into custody Friday and arraigned at Magistrate John Reed’s office Monday morning on felony drug and gun charges. Court papers say Gray was wanted for failure to appear for a gun offense.

EVACUATION IN FLEMINGTON

About 90 minutes after an evacuation order was issued for Flemington residents in the vicinity of Frederick and Huston Streets, adjacent to Clinton County’s Emergency Services Building, an all-clear was issued.  According to therecordonline.com, the initial report was a contractor ruptured a natural gas line at the intersection of Frederick and Huston Streets. Nearby residents were told to evacuate to the Goodwill Hose Company fire hall on High Street in Flemington. In addition, the evacuation caused the closing of the Lock Haven District Justice office in the Emergency Services Building; that office will reopen this morning at 8 a..m.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION

A Lock Haven man, charged with a July 2020 sexual assault of a 14-year-old female, was sentenced on Monday. Justin Michael Litz, 32, of S. Highland Street, Lock Haven, will spend 23 and 1/2 years in a state correctional institution. Litz is eligible for parole on state supervision after he serves the initial 75 months of his sentence. Clinton County Judge Michael Salisbury imposed the sentence and as a result of his convictions, Litz is also classified as a Tier III Megan’s Law Offender, and required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

STIMULUS HELP FOR WILLIAMSPORT

The American Rescue Plan is part of the $1.9 trillion stimulus signed by President Joe Biden for COVID-19 recovery. According to Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter, the city can expect to receive upwards of $25.8 million in stimulus funds that could arrive as early as May. Councilwoman Bonnie Katz noted the help could not arrived at a more beneficial time for the city. According to the SUN Gazette, the city suffered through taxes, layoffs and closures with the second quarter of 2020 showing the greatest impact. Council’s finance committee can get a glimpse of the first-quarter financials during its meeting on Tuesday at 1pm.

LAWSUIT BY LYCOMING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

It was a claim of a failure to properly carry out duties, put forth by the Lycoming County Commissioners, as their filed a lawsuit against  Controller Krista Rodgers in Lycoming County Court yesterday.  According to an online media source, in a long standing feud, Commissioners Tuesday voiced their reasoning for the transfer of four personnel from the office of the County Controller to the budget and finance department. Citing financial errors, resulting in losses in the thousands of dollars, Commissioner Scott Metzger noted in the end, it is the commissioners are responsible for Lycoming County finances and it needed fixed.

ACCIDENT CAUSED FUEL SPILL 

Traffic met a two hour standstill yesterday, when during the late afternoon rush hour, upwards of 150 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the eastbound lanes of Interstate 180 in Loyalsock Township.  The fuel, according to SUN Gazette, flowed from a rig after it was involved in a crash with a car near the Faxon Interchange on-ramp. The truck’s diesel tank was ruptured, but it continued driving almost a quarter mile, as fuel spilled onto 180. The scene was cleaned up by a hazardous materials team and the driver of the car was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

LAB RESULTS CAUSING HOLD UP

Lab results are holding a case from moving forward in Northumberland County Court. According to the Daily Item, Assistant District Attorney Robyn Zenzinger advised Judge Hugh Jones the results could take several months to return. Denarii Springs, 22, Northumberland, is accused of firing a gun at a home near North Seventh Street in Sunbury, June 16. He continues to remain a county inmate in lieu of $500,000 bail facing attempted homicide.

SHOTS FIRED IN WILLIAMSPORT

Officers and agents from the Williamsport Bureau of Police responded to Flanigan Park for a report of shots fired. While on the scene, Officers were able to locate evidence of a shooting and canvassed the area for witnesses. A short time later, Williamsport PD received a call from UPMC Police, advising that a young adult male arrived in the UPMC emergency room with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his leg. The victim was treated and later released. This incident does NOT appear to be random. Any information can be directed to the follow up investigation, in this case, which  is currently being conducted by the Williamsport Bureau of Police Criminal Investigation Unit.

Sports:

High School Softball

Central Mountain shut out Midd-West 10-0

Williamsport topped St. Mary’s  8-7

Montoursville over Warrior Run  8-1

Athens over North Penn Liberty  5-3

Loyalsock topped Lewisburg       19-14

Shikellamy defeated Jersey Shore 14-3

High School Baseball

Loyalsock shut out Mount Carmel 10-0

St John Neuman defeated Millville 11-1

Muncy shut out CMVT                   5-0

Sayre defeated Cowanesque Valley  16-1

Hughesville over Bloomsburg        3-2

South Williamsport over Danville  2-1

Montgomery topped Benton        16-6

St. Mary’s over Williamsport       4-3

Boys Track and Field

Williamsport over Shamokin       95-55

Wellsboro over Sayre          91-56

Girls Track and Field

Williamsport over Shamokin 121-29

Wellsboro over Sayre 133-13