PENN COLLEGE CONSIDERING A MERGE WITH CAC
Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced it is taking steps to merge officially with the Community Arts Center in Williamsport even after most costs related to the operation and infrastructure are already subsidized by the college along with community support  through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.  The potential merger, which could be authorized by the Penn College Board at their meeting Oct. 1, would allow the CAC to benefit from marketing and other resources it can provide.  The next steps would then be approvals by the college’s Board of Directors and state and local entities before becoming final.

RULING ALLOWS FOR EXTRA DAYS TO COUNT BALLOTS
Three extra days to count ballots in Pennsylvania was granted yesterday by the State Supreme Court after the Democratic Party filed for the extension.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the ruling allows mail ballots to be counted if they arrive by the Friday after Election Day, as well as authorize the use of satellite election offices and drop boxes to keep pressure from the arrival of mail-in ballots off heavily populated areas of the state.  Under a 2019 law, this is the first year any Pennsylvania voter can vote by mail without having to provide a reason.

DRUG CHARGES COME AFTER ALLEGED TRESPASSING
A 27 year old Williamsport woman who allegedly used heroin on a Williamsport church property and left paraphernalia behind was caught last month and now faces charges for drug possession and reckless endangerment.  Police charged Lindsey Stewart of Railroad Street after she was seen trespassing a couple days in a row around July 5^th at Calvary Baptist Church on Thompson Street via surveillance video by church officials.  There is now a bench warrant out on Stewart after she failed to appear at a preliminary hearing.

BLOOMSBURG TO JOIN OTHER NORTHEAST PA SCHOOLS IN CONSILIDATION CONSIDERATION
Bloomsburg University will now be joining Lock Haven University and Mansfield University in the potential integration plan as the state higher education system considers consolidation.  According to a statement by Lock Haven University, the merger increases the probability of success allowing more support, stability, and scalability.  At the board of governors meeting in October there will be a progress review about the ongoing analysis and financial review of the potential merger.

RESTAURANTS CAN APPLY FOR SELF-CERTIFICATION NEXT WEEK
The order has been signed by Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine that will now allow restaurants who self-certify to increase indoor capacity to 50 percent starting Monday.  There is a change from the original plan, alcohol consumption must end at 11:00 p.m. and alcoholic beverages must be off the premesis by patrons by midnight. Alcohol sales originally were to be stopped at 10pm.   Monday, restaurants can begin submitting their self-certification documents to the state.  They have until October 5 when enforcement will begin.

LYCOMING COUNTY There are 7 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Lycoming County as of yesterday at midnight according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health with 610 positive cases to date here, with 8 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, one being on a ventilator.  In the state, 933 additional positive cases were reported, bringing the total now to 147,923.  Ten new deaths were reported yesterday  bringing the total fatalities to 7,913

POLICE SEEK THIEF WHO TOOK MONEY FROM NON-PROFIT EVENT
Police in Clinton Township are seeking a suspect who took a bag of money from a non-profit event last weekend.  State police in Montoursville say that $1000 of entrance fee money was taken from New Mountain Tavern, 5146 U.S. Route 15 after a stand-up comedy event at about 8pm.  Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (570) 368-5700.

BUCKNELL REQUIRES STUDENTS TO SHELTER AND STUDY IN PLACE
In an email to students, Bucknell administrators have stated students cannot leave campus, even for quick trips to visit friends at nearby universities due to a resurgence of COVID-19 on many campuses and amongst young people 19-24.  According to Bucknell Dean of Students, Amy Badal, students will only be able to leave the area if they have extenuating circumstances and have notified the campus office in advance of their trip, as well as agreeing to a quarantine upon their return.  Students who are found to have traveled without permission will be required to leave campus and finish the semester remotely.

SPORTS
NFL
Browns beat the Bengals 35-30
NBA
Heat beat Celtics  106 to 101 in the east finals Game 2 – Miami up the first 2
MLB
Red Sox beat the Marlins 5-3, White Sox over the Twins 4-3, Angels beat the Diamondbacks 7-3, Giants over the Mariner 6-4, Rays beat the Orioles 3-1 in Game 1, Rays beat the Orioles 10-6 in Game 2, Yankees beat the Blue Jays 10-7, Mets over the Phillies 10-6, Pirates beat the Cardinals 5-1, Indians over the Tigers 10-3, Astros beat the Rangers 2-1, and Dodgers beat the Rockies 9-3
NHL
Tampa Bay wraps up the Stanley Cup East finals Game 6 beating Islanders 2-1, winning the series 4 Games to 2.
US Open

HS Football
Friday night Football Backyard Broadcasting High School Game of the Week
Bucktail at Muncy live coverage begins 6:30pm and kick off at 7pm on our sister station WWPA

HS Girls Soccer
Benton beat Muncie 8-0, South Williamsport over Montgomery 7-nothing, Williamsport beat Shamokin 3-2
HS Girls Tennis
Muncy defeated St. John Neumann 3-2 Montgomery beat Bucktail 4-1, Loyalsock Hughesville 4-1,  Jersey shore over Milton 5-0 and 4-1 in Match 2 of a doubleheader, Central Columbia over Montoursville 3-2, Central Mountain defeated Williamsport 5-0
HS Golf
Montoursville came in under Shikellamy 37-41

SHOP VAC CLOSES, OVER 400 JOBS GONE
In a sudden move, Shop-Vac Corp of Williamsport shut down yesterday afternoon, notifying about 400 employees that they were jobless, effective immediately.  According to PennLive, there was no official statement made by the wet/dry vacuum manufacturer, but reports from the letter given to employees stated the closing was due to a sale of the company that had fallen through  as well as being put in dire financial straits after the impact of the Coronavirus hit.  Companies typically must give 60-day notice to employees because of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, but there was not one posted on the state Department of Labor and Industry website. The Sun Gazette reports that a spokespeople from Blaise Alexander were on the site informing terminated employees that they were interviewing for positions at 19 dealerships in the region.

GOVERNOR WOLF PUSHES BACK AGAINST PANDEMIC RULING
Governor Wolf responded to the state legislature yesterday after a federal judge declared his coronavirus shut-down orders unconstitutional.  According to a press release by the governor’s office, Wolf said in a statement that Mr Trump and Harrisburg Republicans promote misinformation about the coronavirus and that Wolf’s orders  requiring people to stay at home and shutter thousands of businesses, was necessary to buy the time as the state addressed the virus which has infected over 145,000 people statewide and caused 7,800 fatalities.  The governor’s lawyers were preparing an appeal.

LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Lycoming County has 8 new covid-19 cases as of yesterday with a pandemic wide total of  596 positive cases to date.  Lycoming County has 11 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator.  Statewide, there were 1,151 additional positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 146,214.  Six new deaths were reported in the state for a total of 7,875 fatalities

CORONAVIRUS AID APPROVED BY COMMS
An allocation of 9 million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Block Grant funds was determined by the Lycoming County Commissioners this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, the allocation can be shifted during distribution to fit immediate needs, but at this time the breakdown includes funding for school districts; non-profits; small businesses, municipalities; and fire and emergency medical services. Eligible entities who have suffered financial impact caused by COVID-19 can apply for the grant funding – go to lyco.org/covidrelief.  Some deadlines are this week.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS WON’T BE REJECTED OVER TECHNICALITIES
A decision has been made in the commonwealth about mail-in ballots and whether they will be discarded over technicalities.  According to the Sun Gazette state officials told counties this week  that they cannot reject a ballot solely because an election official believes a signature doesn’t match the signature in the voter’s file.  A 2019 state law expanded access to mail-in balloting in Pennsylvania, and more than 3 million voters are expected to cast ballots by mail in the Nov. 3 presidential election.

The superintendent of Williamsport schools has stated that families who have chosen a particular platform of learning will now have to stick with their decision going forward this school year.  According to the Sun Gazette, to stabilize the platforms, students who were previously flexible between hybrid or fully remote learning, must stay in that mode.  Dr Timothy Bowers said the reason is to balance remote class size and keep staffing of the classes solid.  In other school news, media outlets say Mount Carmel Area School District they are back to hybrid learning later this week after the district went all virtual instruction two weeks ago when a fifth COVID-19 case was reported. Hybrid instruction will resume Thursday for one group Friday the second group of students in both the Jr/Sr High School and Elementary schools.

Police were called to a Lewisburg home September 1^st when witnesses say two young children were playing in the road.  According to North Central PA dot com, police investigated the call that came in for JPM and Hafer roads in Kelly Township.  Police say 26 year old Lisa Davis answered the door when they arrived after the children had been taken inside, but they smelled marijuana which promted a search.  Polcie found heroin and firearms inside the home.  Davis was charged with felony drug counts and  misdemeanor  corruption of minors.  She was arrigned Sept 2nd

A Lewisburg woman was charged with child endangerment after police were called to her neighborhood for a report of two young children playing in the road.

Police responded to the call shortly after 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at JPM and Hafer roads in Kelly Township, Union County. The two children, ages three and four, had already been taken back into their residence on Timberhaven Drive by the time Trooper Tyler Arbogast of Pennsylvania State Police at Milton arrived.

Arbogast knocked on the door of the residence. When Lisa M. Davis, 26, answered the door Arbogast smelled a strong odor of marijuana, according to the affidavit. Davis told the trooper she was the mother of the two young children who had been playing in the road. She also verified that a male friend who was at the home that afternoon had taken the children inside.

When asked if she had marijuana in the residence, Davis denied it, according to the affidavit. Additional troopers came to the scene while Arbogast applied for a search warrant, which was granted by Union County district judges Jeffrey Rowe and Jeffrey Mensch.

Upon searching the residence, police found 39 bundles of heroin located in an upstairs bedroom closet. They also found a black Beretta 25 caliber 950 BS handgun underneath the seat cushion of the living room sofa. Arbogast noted in the affidavit that these items were within easy reach of the children.

In addition, police found paraphernalia including glassine baggies and rubber bands for packaging, four grams of crystal meth, five grams of marijuana and $1,937 in cash, according to the affidavit.

Davis was charged with felony counts of manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver controlled substances; endangering the welfare of children; misdemeanor drug charges; and corruption of minors.

She was arraigned in front of District Judge Jeffrey Mensch on Sept. 2. Bail was set at $100,000 unsecured. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1 at Rowe’s office.

SPORTS
NBA
The Nuggets beat the Clippers 104-89 in the West Semi Finals Game 7, Denver wins 4-3. Heat over the Celtics 117-114 in the East Finals Game 1, Game 2 Thursday at 7 PM

MLB
Red Sox blanked the Marlins 2-nothing, Reds over the Pirates 4-1, Rays beat the Nationals 6-1, Yankees routed the Blue Jays 20-6, Phillies beat the Mets 4-1, Tigers blanked the Royals 6-nothing, Braves over the Orioles 5-1, Brewers stomped the Cardinals 18-3, White Sox over the Twins 6-2, Astros beat the Rangers 4-1, Cubs over the Indians 6-5, Rockies beat the A’s 3-1, Dodgers over the Padres 3-1 Diamondbacks edged the Angels 9-8, and Giants and Mariners were postponed due to the smoke from the wildfires in California.

HS Boys Soccer
Williamsport beat Central Mountain 3-1
Milton over Montoursville 3- nothing,
HS Girls Soccer
Benton beat Sullivan county 10-2,
HS Girls Tennis
Central Mountain defeated Williamsport 5-0,

X-country
Boys – Williamsport 17 Loyalsock 46 Girls Williamsport 19 Loyalsock 48 –
Boys – Warrior Run 16 Midd-west 39, Girls Warrior Run 15 Midd-west 44

LOCK HAVEN HOSPITAL REMAINS CLOSED DURING FIRE CLEANUP
A Clinton County hospital will remain closed while work is being done cleaning up after a fire there last week.  A fire with toxic smoke in a newly sealed boiler room at UPMC Lock Haven caused the evacuation of patients and staff  last Thursday night, but the fire operations were not declared complete by Clinton County Department of Emergency Services until Friday night.  During the operation there was a warning for local residents to shelter in place until about 9pm due to heavy smoke in the area.  Any patient with upcoming appointments at this location will be called to reschedule.  Media officials with UPMC Lock Haven said local, and state health officials continue to evaluate the extent of damage to the hospital and that Updates on reopening will be made available through UPMC Susquehanna’s Facebook page.

HOMICIDE CHARGES REFILED BY PSP
Pennsylvania State Police in Milton have refiled charges against Roger Neal Arnold, 71, of New Columbia, with attempted criminal homicide. The incident happened in 2014 when he stabbed a nurse several times when she tried administering medication. After the nurse fled, Arnold tried attempting suicide before the police arrived and took him into custody. Media outlets say that the case was previously dismissed because he was deemed incompetent to stand trial.  Arnold has now been declared  competent and has a preliminary hearing set for the 22^nd of this month.

FOOTBALL LEGEND SON-IN-LAW CHARGED WITH HIT AND RUN
The son in law of Joe Paterno, late Penn state football coach, 53 year old Christopher Craig Hort, has been charged with a hit and run felony that fatally injured 23 year old John David King.  Days after fleeing, an attorney of Horts called the Centre County DA saying that his client had been involved in the incident and had dismissed the scene because he thought he had struck a deer, fearing that his tires would go flat. Hort has posted bail, and is expected back in court for a preliminary hearing this week.

BASKETBALL COURTS IN WILLIAMSPORT TO REOPEN
The basketball courts at Flanigan Park are set to reopen today with hours set from 8am til 6pm.  Accoridng to a press release from Firetree Place, the courts are set to remain in use until a tentative winter closing date of November 8^th.  After a 76 year old security guard, Richard Parker, was attacked last month when he was locking the facility.  Officials at Firetree said the courts will be locked each day by two individuals going forward.

DAMAGES AWARDED IN LAWNMOWER CASE
A Williamsport man and his wife were awarded damages in a civil case in Williamsport in which a lawnmower recommended by a Williamsport business caused injuries after a rollover accident. According to the Sun Gazette, court records say Marks Sales and Leasing of Williamsport reassured 74 year old Harold Getting that a mower he was about to purchase would perform properly on his sloping landscape.  However, Getting was injured when the mower rolled over and caused him to lose part of his foot and toe.  It was noted he was not issued an owners manual for the machine.  Getting and his wife Veronica were awarded awarded $2.3 million by a Lycoming County jury in the case

TIOGA COUNTY SHOOTING INVESTIGATING
State police are investigating a shooting in which Linn Storms, 75, allegedly shot and killed Ida Storms, 79, in a home at Ridge Road in Middlebury Township last Sunday. Linn Storms was also listed as “deceased” in a news release, but there was no further explanation. Police did say there was no safety concern for the public at this time. Ida Storms died at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, while Linn Storms died at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Police did not reveal the relationship between the two .

ROADWORK ON 220 THIS WEEK
Route 220 will have lane restrictions in Porter and Piatt Townships, Lycoming County this week.  Starting tomorrow through Friday, September 18, a PennDOT maintenance crew will be performing shoulder work along the southbound and northbound lanes of Route 220 between the Clinton County line and the intersection with Route 287. Work will be performed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  Motorists can expect alternating or rolling lane closures.

BOROUGH CLEAN UP IN SELINSGROVE
The Selinsgrove borough cleanup that was postponed due to COVID-19 last spring is going on Monday and Tuesday of this week. According to the Borough website, residents can place materials along the curb by their residence for pick-up. The annual electronics drop-off is this Saturday, the 19^th from 8 am. to noon at the Borough Shed/Recycling Center on Sassafras Street.  Disposing of some electronics brings a minimal fee.  More information can be found at www.selinsgrove.org.

SPORTS
MLB
Braves beat the Nationals 8-4, Yankees over the Orioles 3-1, Marlins beat the Phillies 2-1 – in Game 1, Marlins over the Phillies 8-1 in Game 2, Red Sox beat the Rays 6-3, Royals over the Pirates 11-nothing, White Sox over the Tigers 5-2, Cubs beat the Brewers 12-nothing, Twins beat the Indians 7-5, Reds over the Cardinals 10-5, Rangers beat the A’s 6-3, Blue Jays over the Mets 7-3, Angels beat the Rockies 5-3, Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 7-3, Padres blanked the Giants six nothing in Game 1, Game 2 – Padres over the Giants 3-1, Dodgers beat the Astros 8-1
NASCAR in Richmond Saturday
Brad Keselowski lead 192 laps Saturday night in Richmond in the second playoff race advancing into the next round Coming in first followed by Martin Truex, Jr., Joey Logano and Austin Dillon 4^th .

NFL
Washington beat the Eagles 27-17, Patriots over the Dolphins 21-11, Bills beat the Jets 27-17, Seahawks over the Falcons 38-25, Bears beat the Lions 27-23, Packers defeated the Vikings 43-34, Raiders clipped the Panthers 34-30, Jaguars over the Colts 27-20, Ravens beat the Browns 36-6, Chargers over the Bengals 16-13 Buccaneers lost to the Saints 34-23, Cardinals beat the 49ers 24-20,  Rams over the Cowboys 20-17
Monday Night Football – Steelers and Giants play tonight in NJ, kick off at 7:15p

NBA
Nuggets beat the Clippers 111 to 98 in the West semi finals game 6.  The series is tied up at 3-3, Game 7 on Tuesday.  The East Finals Game 1 is Tuesday between the Heat and the Celtics

Ongoing Fire Incident at UPMC Lock Haven

Thursday Lock Haven firefighters evacuated the UPMC Hospitals on creek drive after a fire broke out in the boiler room around 9pm. When they arrived, 12 additional units were called and roads around the area were blocked off due to the intensity of the smoke. According to the sun gazette a spokesman released a statement saying that maintenance crews were at work in the boiler room sealing up an old doorway, when the fire allegedly caught due to the chemicals in it. An investigation is currently under way to prove that theory, no injuries have been reported at this time. Residents are being warned to stay clear of the hospital as the situation is still ongoing.

9/11 Motorcade

An unsanctioned motorcade was organized yesterday in remembrance of 9/11. The 40 mile ride started at the Lycoming mall, where hundreds showed up and stood for the pledge of allegiance in remembrance of the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attacks of 19 years ago. While the ride wasn’t sanctioned, meaning that law enforcement couldn’t show up this year to keep everything together and free of traffic due to covid 19, the weather was perfect and the turnout was great. If you missed the event and would like to pay your respects, another will be taking with the Road Knights motorcycle Club in Cogan House at noon.

Shooting in Mansfield Area

A shooting involving 2 elderly women in the Mansfield area is currently being investigated by state police. Linn storms, 75, alledgedly shot and killed Ida storms, 79 around 3pm on Sunday. Both died in separate hospitals from their wounds. According to the sun gazette the police have stated that at this time there is no safety concern for the public at this time.

UPMC Susquehanna Facing Malpractice Lawsuit

UPMC Susquehanna and the Anesthesia Associates of Williamsport are facing a lawsuit from Alden J. Evans Sr. of trout run. He alledges he sustained severe burns while undergoing a surgical procedure he received there for removal of basal cell carcinomas of the chest and face. According to the sun gazette, during the surgery oxygen being provided to Evans whilst under anesthesia somehow made its way into the surgical field and helped ignite a flame resulting in first second and third degree burns. He currently requires constant medical care for the life threatening burns, and is in the Lehigh Valley Burn center in Allen town.

Joe Paterno’s Son in Law Charged

The son in law of Joe Paterno, late penn state football coach, is currently being charged with a hit and run felony that left a John David King, a 23 year old Amish man, dead. Days later after fleeing an attorney of horts called the Centre county DA saying that his client had been involved in the incident and had dismissed the scene because he thought he had struck a deer, fearing that his tires would go flat. He has posted bail, and is expected back in court for a preliminary hearing this Wednesday.

Florida Man Resists arrest

A 28 year old Florida Man was arrested in Montoursville. Hunter Alan Merlin Rodkey had the police called on him while he was staying at the econo lodge on 2019 E third street for a welfare check. According to media outlets when the police arrived Rodkey said he wanted to harm himself, and then proceeded to threaten officers before fleeing the scene. Bail was set at 5000 dollars and a preliminary hearing for Rodkey will be on Monday.

Sports

NFL

Lift every voice and sing” otherwise known as the “Black” national anthem, has been schedulaed to play before every week 1 nfl game. Several players with the Miami dolphins – both black and white – released a video explaining their plans to protest saying that “they are tired of empty gestures that divide more than unify. The dolphins are the first team to collectively put out a statement about protesting the national anthem.

NBA

The next season has been delayed once again, with a garuntee that the season wont start until the very least December 25^th, with the draft being delayed until November 18^th.

High school Varsity Football

Central Mountain over Shikellamy 33 to 6, Wyoming area high over Riverside 30 to 6, Tamaqua over Shenandoah Valley 49 to 7, Nativity BVM over Pottsville 31 to 21, Pittston over Wyoming Valley West 9 to 8, Tri-Valley Pine Grove 36 to 20, North Schuylkill over Jim Thorpe 50 to 21 and Muncy High over Warrior Run 32 to 7.

The Superintendent of Loyalsock released an official message yesterday concerning a probable case of COVID-19 that has affected the school.  According to a social media post from Jerry McLaughlin addressed to friends and families in the district, all football student athletes and football coaches are to quarantine today until September 18^th.  According to McLaughlin, the PA Department of Health is investigating the case and no contacts of the students need to quarantine unless they are notified.  No word on whether the case is a Lancer student or another student athlete who came in contact with the team.  As a result of the outbreak, the football game between Warrior Run and Loyalsock scheduled for Friday will not be played.

Governor Wolf has announced that restrictions on indoor dining at restaurants will change and occupancy will be allowed to be at 50% starting September 21^st.  According to the Governor, establishments that want to increase capacity must certify to the state that they are complying with all public health guidelines to be able to appear in a searchable database called Open & Certified Pennsylvania.  Other restrictions on the hospitality industry will still apply. Restaurants must stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m., and bars that don’t offer meal service will remain shut down

The Lycoming County Commissioners voted on a prisoner and case management program at their meeting yesterday, approving GEO Reentry Services 2 to 1 for an annual cost of $69 thousand.  According to the Sun Gazette, the discussion that preceded the vote had Commissioner Rick Mirabito arguing to choose STEP Inc,, a non-profit in Lycoming County who has handled reentry for over 50 years.   Commissioners Scott Metzger and Tony Mussare noted that GEO was more intune with the criminal justice system.

There will be drive thru flu clinics available in Lycoming and surrounding counties this fall.  According to a press release from Geisinger Medical Center, their primary care offices are hosting drive-thru clinics for patients and Geisinger Health Plan members ages 3 and older.  Flu season generally begins in late October and runs through May.  The first event is September 23^rd at the Susquehanna Valley Mall, but the events in our area will take place at the mall in Pennsdale October 31^st and November 1^st from 9am til 2pm

Governor Wolf spoke in Lancaster County yesterday and asked lawmakers to pass the eviction moratorium and makes changes to a statewide rent and mortgage relief program for a second time in a two week period, and that the federal government is making an effort to give some relief.  <<< WOLF ALL RENTERS>>>  He says the program doesn’t go far enough.  The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, which administers the program, said only 1,756 tenants were approved for $3.3 million in rent relief in August.  Wolf said Landlords have been reluctant to participate in the state program and want lawmakers to raise the $750 per month cap and change the program’s cumbersome application process to encourage participation.

A kindergarten class in Danville Area School District was sent home after a positive COVID-19 case was reported. According to media outlets, Superintendent Dr. Ricki Boyle says sending students in that classroom home was done as a precaution while they wait for more specific guidance from the state Department of Health. Dr. Boyle says the students in that kindergarten classroom will be quarantined for 14 days and will now learn through the district’s ‘bridge model hybrid’ with the teacher doing online instruction from the classroom and no students present.

Lycoming County has reported 3 new covid-19 cases as of yesterday at midnight with five hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator.  According to the PA Department of Health there are 496 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 140,359.  There are 7,791 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 11 new fatalities.

PennDOT is accepting applications  to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 6, 2020. According to a press release, officials from PennDOT say the Fund enhances connectivity in the state and allows local projects to benefit all regions and selected based on safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility.  Eligible applicants include municipalities, council of governments, business/non-profit organizations, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, public airports, airport authorities, and ports and rail entities. For information, visit www.penndot.gov and choose  Multimodal Program under  “Projects & Programs”

SPORTS
HS Sports
GOLF
Peyton Mussina shot a 37 to leave Montoursville against Williamsport in high school golf, Montoursville winning 163 to 208. Central Mountain’s Peyton Newley lead with a 41 and tied with Lewisburg.
Girls Tennis
Central Mountain blanked Milton five-oh Olivia Anastos and Katie KWIATEK both won – 6-0,6-0.  The Wildcats have a match with Jersey Shore today.

HS FOOTBALL
Bloomsburg’s season opener at Hughesville has been moved to this Saturday (9/12) at 7pm.The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but was pushed back at Bloomsburg’s request.

In the NBA East Semi-finals Game 5 – The Heat over the Bucks 103- 94 Miami winning the series 4-1. Lakers beat the Rockets 112-102 in the West Semi-finals Game 3 LA leads the series 2-1

MLB
In the Twins and Cardinals doubleheader first game, Twins beat the Cardinals 7-3 Cardinals beat the Twins 6-4 in Game 2,  doubleheader for the Phillies and Red Sox, Phillies winning Game 1 6-5, Red Sox over the Phillies 5-2 in Game 2, Nationals beat the Rays 5-3, Royals over the Indians 8-6, A’s beat the Astros 4-2 in their doubleheader Astros beating the A’s in game 2, 5-4, Blue Jays over the Yankees 2-1, Pirates beat the White Sox 5-4, Marlins blanked the Braves 8-nothing, Tigers over  the Brewers 8-3, Orioles thumped the Mets 11-2, Rangers bumped the Angels 7-1, Cubs blanked the Reds 3-nothing, Padres routed the Rockies 14-5, Dodgers edged the Diamondbacks 10-9, Giants over the Mariners 6-5

NHL
West Finals Game 2 – Golden Knights beat the Stars 3-nothing,  series tied up one and one.  Islanders and Lightning play tonight Game two of the East finals at 8pm Tampa Bay leading 1-nothing.

US OPEN Tennis
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka played beat 93rd-ranked Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open quarterfinals and set up a semifinal against 28th-seeded Jennifer Brady, a 25-year-old from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who has never been this far at a major tournament.