RETRIAL SOUGHT IN MURDER CASE
A Philadelphia man serving a life sentence after being convicted of the first degree murder committed in Williamsport in June of 2014, is seeking a retrial.  In 2016, a jury found Rashawn Williams guilty of killing Aaron Lowry at an establishment on West Third Street, but the Sun Gazette reports his public defender pointed out several issues from the first hearing that could support a retrial.  Judge Marc Lovecchio who originally sentenced Williams will allow his defense to develop a petition which could initiate the next steps.  Williams is serving his sentence in SCI Frackville.

HOUSE REPUBLICANS BALK AT INITIATIVE
House Republicans have issued a statement following Governor Tom Wolf’s support of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to battle climate change.  Disagreeing with the Governor’s go it alone approach, they said reducing greenhouse gas emissions is happening without regulations.  If Governor Wolf is successful with bringing our state into a 9-state energy consortium, it will mean that Pennsylvania will be one of the nation’s first large fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon pricing policy.

LATE WEEKEND CONSTRUCTION ON I-80
A highway construction project kicks off Sunday night and will continue into next week.  Starting Sunday night at about 7pm, Interstate 80 East in Columbia County between Buckhorn (exit 232) in Hemlock Township and Lightstreet (exit 236) in Scott Township will be down to one lane.  According to PennDOT,  there will concrete patching, spall repair, joint sealing and diamond grinding on I-80 westbound and eastbound intermittently through Friday October 11^th by 9am when it will reopen to two lanes.

PA GAME COMMISSION PROPOSES TO STUDY DEER DISEASE
The Little Sportsman Shop in Northumberland last night hosted a Pennsylvania Game Commission education program on fatal Chronic Wasting disease, to discuss its growing threat to Pennsylvania’s deer population.  State Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver of Sunbury presented a 2020 CWD Response Plan Proposal. The Game Commission proposal states that after initial detection of CWD in new areas, hunters will be given the first opportunity to harvest more deer and collect more CWD samples for testing. Hunters are encouraged to provide feedback on the Response Plan Proposal online at pgc.pa.gov.  It will be available until February 29, 2020.

PRISON TERM FOR SUSPECT IN ROBBERY AND ASSAULT CASE
One man from Williamsport has been found guilty of robbery and assault of his neighbor in Lycoming County Court.  Marcquel Olsen of Wyoming Street was sentenced to 5 and a half to 14 years in prison for assaulting Lloyd Seagraves. Police say Olsen assaulted Seagraves and a second man, Rashawn Logan of Penn Street allegedly punched the victim.  Logan’s pre-trial is scheduled for December.  Court documents show that Olsen admitted guilt, expressed remorse and showed an effort to turn his life around.  According to the Sun Gazette, Seagraves expressed his satisfaction with the sentence imposed.

UNDER PERFORMING CHARTER SCHOOLS EXAMINED
In an effort to hold under-performing Charter Schools accountable, Governor Tom Wolf announced closures of under-performing cyber charter schools during a visit to the Altoona area yesterday.  He said that charter schools, including cyber charters, represent 25 percent of the state’s worst performing schools but only 6 percent of the public. School officials from the Susquehanna Valley informed Wolf taxpayer dollars spent on charter schools when it could be used for hiring teachers and reducing class sizes.  Officials from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools say they will come to the table to discuss funding.  The annual cost of charter schools to school districts in Pennsylvania has risen to $1.8 billion.

OCTOBER’S FIRST FRIDAY TONIGHT
It’s Lycoming Arts First Friday in Downtown Williamsport tonight from 5pm til 9pm.  The public is invited to come to Way’s Garden First Friday Scarecrow Exhibit West Fourth and Maynard streets in Williamsport’s Historic District created by professors and students in the Penn College Horticultural Club.  Scarecrows will be on view until Halloween this year. But during First Friday visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow.

HUMMEL’S WHARF ADDS NEW AMBULANCE
There’s a new ambulance responding to emergency calls in Snyder County as of October 1^st.  In a press release, Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services announced that they and Hummels Wharf Fire Company have joined forces to add an ambulance to the Hummel’s Wharf fleet. The new emergency vehicle has a designated crew, including paramedics and EMTs onboard who are employed by the hospital’s medical service. The new medical intensive care unit has all latest technology needed to support care and offer a stable ride for the patient while en route to the hospital.

 Sports
Major League Baseball Post Season
In the National League Division Series Opener, Cardinals beat the Braves 7-6, Dodgers blanked the Nationals 6-nothing
Thursday Night Football
Seattle Seahawks won over the LA Rams 30-29 after Rams missed a game winning field goal attempt
College Football
Shepherd beat Lockhaven Thursday 62-28
HS Girls Tennis
District 2-4 class AAA Tennis Quarterfinals Williamsport Beat Delaware Valley 3-2, Montgomery beat Bucktail 4-1.
HS Girls Soccer
Sullivan County defeated Muncy 5-3, Williamsport over Milton 4-3 South Williamsport beat Bloomsburg 2-1, Lewisburg over Danville 4-1,  and Hughesville beat Mount Carmel 4-1

Today Sports
Major-league Baseball Division Series
Tampa Bay at Houston 205 today, St. Louis is in Atlanta 4:37 today, Washington in LA to play the Dodgers at 9:37 tonight.

VICTIM LIFE-FLIGHTED AFTER ATV CRASH
There was an ATV crash in the Pennsdale area last evening that required one person to be lifelflighted to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The Sun Gazette reports that the ATV accident was reported at about 6pm Tuesday off of Quaker Church Road in Muncy Township.  A second ambulance was also dispatched to the area and a second person was taken to Muncy Valley hospital, but no word on whether it was a second victim from the ATV crash.

CANDIDATES FORUM LAYS OUT LOCAL ISSUES
Lycoming County Commissioner Candidates got together in a public setting last night at the Eagle Grange #1 Forum in Montgomery.  Incumbents Rick Mirabito and Tony Mussare participated along with Scott Metzger, Elliott Weiss and incumbent Jack McKernan, who is staging write-in campaign after a loss last spring in the primaries.  Each of the candidates gave statements and answered audience questions without any debate.  Issues discussed included real tax reform, regionalization of police and fire departments, and eliminating duplication of services in county government.

STATE GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CENTERS
Senior Community Centers in Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union Counties currently in operation and in a relationship with the Area Agency on Aging are encouraged to apply for up to 150 thousand dollars in State funding.  State Senator Gene Yaw’s Office has announced the opportunity after 2 million dollars was awarded statewide through a PA Department of Aging program.  Funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, the grants are meant to attract a new generation of older adults and provide a safe environment for seniors.  There will be a webinar October 10^th about the grant funding.  Get online links for more information at aging dot pa dot gov.

NEW TAX FOR PA BREWERIES AND BREW PUBS
A pint of beer from Pennsylvania breweries may go up by about a dime from now on after a new tax was enacted in the state Tuesday.  According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the tax is on the brewer for using its own products at its business.  The new tax level is determined by multiplying a quarter of all retail sales by the local sales tax.  All Pennsylvania breweries and brew pubs were affected by the tax rate bill passed in June.

WOMEN INJURED IN A TWO CAR CRASH
A crash in Shamokin Dam Monday caused problems for motorists just after 7pm along Route 11-15 South at the intersection of 8^th Avenue.  According to Troopers 22-year-old Oceana Scholl of New Columbia struck 76-year-old Rubyanne Burt of Coal Township who pulled into the northbound lane from the opposite direction. Burt was taken to UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury for treatment of a possible injury she wore a seatbelt. Scholl was not wearing a seat belt but only suffered a minor injury. According to WKOK, Burt was cited with a traffic violation.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE SOFTWARE FOR TRANSPARENCY
In a move to allow the public to view government activities and spending, the Lycoming County Commissioners approved a contract for new software to allow that transparency.  The Sun Gazette reports that in a 3 to 0 vote yesterday, the almost 60 thousand dollar contract was approved for OpenGov to provide the package agreement that allows for public scrutiny of county costs online.  Commissioners say it will also allow departments to manage work costs.Their next meeting is 10 a.m. Thursday in Executive Plaza, 330 Pine St.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE MONDAY
The deadline to register to vote in Lycoming County for the November 5^th municipal election is this coming Monday.  This is also the day that changes to an existing voter registration must be made.  Pennsylvania voters can also use the online system at register.votespa.com to obtain an absentee ballot for the upcoming election for the first time in the state – absentee ballots are due October 29^th.

PA RESIDENTS HAVE A YEAR BEFORE REAL ID KICKS IN
The REAL ID Act will begin at airports and secure federal facilities nationwide in exactly one year from yesterday.  PennDOT says that on October 1, 2020, only a federally-accepted form of identification like a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. Passport/Passport Card, or military ID can be used as identification to board a commercial flight or visit a secure federal building. According to PennDOT, 400,000 Pennsylvanians have alsready chosen to get a REAL ID.

SPORTS
Major League Baseball
National League wildcard game – The Nationals had a 4-3 comeback win over the Brewers.
HS Girls Tennis yesterday
South Williamsport over Loyalsock 5-Love, Central Columbia over Hughesville 5-love, Bucktail defeated Muncy 4-1, Jersey Shore over Milton 4-1, Montgomery over Shikellamy 5- love
HS Boys Soccer
Wellsboro outplayed Towanda 18-zip
HS Girls Soccer
No Score between Williamsport and Selinsgrove in double overtime, Warrior Run Montoursville 1-zip, Southern Columbia tied Hughesville 2-2 in double overtime, Lewisburg defeated Shamokin 3-2.
Men’s College Soccer
Lycoming over Moravian one zip

HELICOPTER CRASH AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR
A sightseeing helicopter crashed at the Bloomsburg Fair around 7:30pm Saturday night and 3 people were injured.  Witnesses say several parked vehicles were damaged when, according to a press release by the FAA, the Enstrom F28 helicopter crashed south of the helipad in the parking lot of the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. WNEP reports that a woman and her child who were injured in the crash only sustained minor injuries. As of Sunday night, the pilot, Ken Cordrey is listed in critical condition at Geisinger medical Center. The FAA continues an investigation into what went wrong. The WILQ van / A Backyard Broadcasting vehicle was just a few feet from where the accident occurred but sustained no damage from the crash.

MAN JAILED AFTER RESISTING ARREST
Selinsgrove police report that a Middleburg man resisted arrest and assaulted a police officer last Friday after 10:30 pm in Franklin Township.  Police say 34 year –old Michael Powell was involved in a dispute at a home on Paxtonville Road when they were called in.  Powell allegedly kicked at a state trooper and resisted arrest.  He was taken to Snyder County prison in lieu of 75,000 bail.

BODY FOUND IN HOTEL ROOM, SUSPECTS ARRESTED
After a deceased man was found at a hotel near Danville last Tuesday night, State Police in Montoursville say two people were arrested as the fled the scene from investigators.  Police say the two, David Downing and Miqueal Brown who are from Missouri, fled the scene on Sheraton Road in Montour County in Brown’s vehicle after Downing allegedly shot a person following an argument inside the hotel room.  Police apprehended Downing and Brown and were both taken into custody.  The victim in the crime has not been released.

MISSING WWII SOLDIER REMAINS BURIED IN HUGHESVILLE
The MIA World War II soldier from Hughesville whose remains were positively identified this past July from DNA tests in Europe, was laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Saturday with full military honors.  Private James I. Trick was a member of Company M, 3^rd Battalion, 109^th Infantry Regiment, 28^th Infantry Division and died while engaged in battle November 4^th 1944 near Germeter, Germany, one of an estimated 30 thousand casualties.  According to the Sun Gazette, Trick was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Silver Star posthumously.

HELICOPTER PILOT INJURED, LISTED IN CRITICAL CONDITION
A helicopter pilot was critically injured Saturday night at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.  Around 7:30pm Saturday, the Sun Gazette says the Columbia County Emergency Management Agency received a call that a sightseeing helicopter crashed in the parking area of the Bloomsburg Fair.  WNEP reports that as of Sunday night, the pilot, Ken Cordrey was transported to Geisinger Medical Center where he is listed this morning in critical condition.  A woman and her child who were the passengers in the helicopter had only minor injuries.  No one on the ground was reported injured.  Witnesses say the aircraft hovered about 10 feet above the cars near the helipad in the parking lot but crashed just before landing.  The FAA will continue its investigation into the crash.

MAN THREATENS FORMER COWORKERS AT LUMBER COMPANY
A Trout Run man has been arrested for allegedly threatening coworkers by phone after he was fired several months before.  According to an affidavit by State Police in Montoursville, 59 year old Stanley W. Vantassel called an employee at Williamson Lumber Company earlier in September and allegedly said several times that he was going to kill that person or someone else.  Company officieals discovered Vantassel made similar threats at the time he was terminated.  He was charged with felony terroristic threats and other charges. His case was waived for court.

STATE WORK TRUCK STOLEN IN TIOGA COUNTY
A PennDOT truck was stolen in Tioga County last week and later abandoned along Tubs Road in Farmington Township there.  State Police report that sometime last Tuesday or Wednesday, an unknown suspect took the 1988 flatbed Ford L8000 work truck from an intersection in Middlebury Township, later crqashing into a dirt pile where the vehicle was recovered abandoned.  If you have any information about the suspect, please call state police in Mansfield.

CREWS PULLING LINES OVER I-180 WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC
PPL Electric Utilities will be pulling lines over I-180 this week near the Pennsdale exit in Muncy Township this week.  Watch for flaggers on both sides of the interstate slowing traffic every 15 minutes for the work to be done on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The rolling roadblocs should be in place both days between 9am and 3pm.

NORTH BEND WOMAN DONATES 2 MILLION TO CHARITY
The estate of a woman who lived her modest life near Renovo has given 2 million dollars to local charities.  Attorneys for Charlotte K Edler of North Bend, divided the savings of her estate between the Episcopal Church Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, North Bend United Methodist Church, the Clinton County SPCA and others.  Mrs. Elder was born Charlotte Kime in January, 1933 in Renovo.  Charlotte was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone of PA and a member of the former Trinity Episcopal Church in Renovo, PA.

Sports
Major League Baseball
Red Sox beat the Orioles 5-4, Nationals over the Indians 8-2, Dodgers slammed the Giants 9-nothing, Rangers over the Yankees 6-1, Reds beat the Pirates 3-1, Marlins over the Phillies 4-3, Astros beat the Angels 8-5, Blue Jays over the Rays 8-3, Mets beat the Braves 7-6, White Sox over the Tigers 5-3, Diamondbacks blanked the Padres 1-nothing, Mariners over the A’s 3-1, Rockies beat the Brewers 4-3, Cardinals thumped the Cubs 9-nothing, Royals edged the Twins 5-4.
NFL football
Titans beat the Falcons 24-10, Patriots over the Bills 16-10, Chiefs beat the Lions 34-30, Raiders over the Colts 31-24, Chargers beat the Dolphins 30-10, Giants over the Redskins 24-3, Browns beat the Ravens 40-25, Panthers over the Texans 16-10, Buccaneers over the Rams 55-40, Seahawks beat the Cardinals 27-10, Bears defeated the Vikings 16-6, Jaguars beat the Broncos 26-24 and Saints over the Cowboys 12-10
College Football from the weekend
Penn State beat Maryland Friday night 59 nothing, Saturday Notre Dame over Virginia 35-20 Ohio State beat Nebraska 48 -7, Pitt beat Delaware 17-14, East Stroudsburg over Lock Haven 63-14
NASCAR Bank of America Roval 400 results Chase Elliott got the checkered flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course followed by Alex Bowman and Kevin Harvick third

DRIVER DETERMINED IMPAIRED IN BARBOURS CRASH
State police say a woman who was involved in an accident last June along Route 87 in Barbours, that sent all three people involved to the hospital, was impaired.  The Sun Gazette reports that blood tests showed that Tammy Yourish of Williamsport had alcohol, oxycodone and fentanyl in her system that impaired her ability to safely drive.  Yourish’s car was southbound on Route 87 in Plunkett’s Creek Township June 5^th , crossed the center line and hit  Kristin Confer of Williamsport who was driving northbound.  Both drivers were injured and later discharged.  Confer’s passenger, 63 year old Jean Confer remains hospitalized from injuries related to the crash.  Yourish was charged Monday with aggravated assault by vehicle, DUI and other charges in Lycoming District Court and has since been released on bail.

GOVERNOR SUPPORTS LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS
Governor Tom Wolf has joined the Lt Governor of Pennsylvania and are calling for the full legalization of marijuana and the decriminalization of the drug, leading to pardons for non-violent cannabis related offenders.  Penn Live reports that in a news conference Wedensday, Governor Wolf said it’s time for Pennsylvania to join other states, after he said his tour of the state revealed the majority of state residents don’t consider marijuana use a crime.  The governor’s call for legalizing pot drew opposition from majority Republican leaders in both chambers.

SALE PROPOSED OF CITY FIRE STATION
As Mayor Campana prepares to leave office, the Sun Gazette reports he is working toward a goal of divesting city properties.  One option is a sale of the City Fire Station on Almond Street, a move recommended this week by the City Council public works committee.  Other recommendations by the committee include excavation of sites for gas main replacement on Campbell and Almond Streets.  City officials also say that along with the Department of Environmental protection, they are waiting for flood and stormwater damage estimates to see if a feasibility study will take place in the city.

NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE FOR LOVED ONES LOST TO CRIME
It was a night of remembering loved ones lost to violence in Williamsport last night when a small crowd of people gathered in Brandon Park for the National Day of Remembrance.  The event was hosted by Angel Families Unite, a team of counselors who support families who have lost a loved one.  Members of Angel Families Unite told the Sun Gazette that the help they offer is available to anyone.  Find a hotline number on their Facebook page where there’s someone to talk to
24-7.

JUDGE ORDERS ALL NOTES SAVED IN ROBBERY CASE
In the case involving the alleged accomplice of the Williamsport Uni-Mart shooter that killed a customer and wounded a clerk in August, a judge has ruled that all law enforcement officials involved must save their notes related to Noah Stroup.  Police told the Sun Gazette that Stroup, who was originally arrested July 28^th on a bench warrant for an East Third Street convenience store robbery, may have made incriminating statements about murder during interviews with police. The District Attorney’s office is looking to apply the death penalty to I-Keem Fogan, Stroup’s alleged accomplice, on murder charges of Ronda McPeak who was killed in the Uni-mart the night of the shooting when Stroup was the alleged lookout during the crime.

FACILITY CAREGIVER CHARGED WITH ABUSE
Police have charged a Danville woman who worked as a nurse at the Emmanuel Nursing Rehabilitation Center with neglect and abuse of care of a dependent person.  Another nurse at the center reported 35 year old Mariela Galindo was being aggressive and yelling at 97 yr old Ruth Campbell who suffers from dementia and restrained Campbell enough to make her arm bleed.  Police told the Daily Item that Galindo wrote a statement admitting to restraining Cambell.  No word on her employment staus today.

INJURY CRASH IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP
Four people were injured after a crash in Centre Township, Snyder County. Selinsgrove state police say the crash happened last Sunday just after midnight when 18-year-old Caleb Stroup of Kreamer was traveling east on Middle Road and crossed into oncoming traffic.  WKOK reports that 42 year old Tara Baird, along with 16-year-old and 2-year-old female passengers suffered injuries in a wreck when Stroup’s car impacted Baird’s, all three were taken to Geisinger. Stroup was also injured but was not taken to the hospital. He was cited with a traffic violation.

AUTHORITY DIRECTOR GETS PAY RAISE
During the executive session Wednesday of the Williamsport Municipal Water and Sanitary Authority  a pay increase was awarded for the executive director. The authority told the sun gazette that following the executive director’s performance review a 2.2 percent annual increase was approved for the position with a new salary to 132 thousand,860 dollars.

MORE BLOOMSBURG FAIR TODAY
The 164^th Bloomsburg Fair continues today as it’s Pioneer Pole Buildings Day.  Old Dominion takes the Grandstand stage tonight.  The Lucky afternoon band plays today on the free stage. South Williamsport and Line Mountain High School bands will play on the free stage this morning after 10.  Get updates online and use a chat feature with fair officials who will questions online at Bloomsburg fair dot com

Sports
Major League Baseball
Diamondbacks beat the Cardinals 7-9, Twins over the Tigers 5-1, Brewers bumped the Reds 9-2, Rays blanked the Yankees 4-nothing, Nationals over the Phillies 5-2, Pirates beat the Cubs 4-2, Blue Jays edged the Orioles 3-2, Mets thumped the Marlins 10-3, Red Sox defeated the Rangers 10-3, White Sox over the Indians 8-3 Braves slammed the Royals 10-2, Giants edged the Rockies 2-1, A’s over the Angels 3-2, Dodgers beat the Padres 6-4, and Astros blanked the Mariners 3-nothing
HS Boys Soccer
Wellsboro beat Sayre 12 -nothing
HS Girls Soccer
Williamsport over Holy Redeemer 2-1, S. Williamsport beat Mount Carmel 6-2, Lewisburg beat Warrior Run 2-zip, Hughesville over Loyalsock 3-2 in overtime Montoursville tied Milton 1-1 in double overtime.
HS Girls Tennis
Williamsport over Shikellamy 5-love, Hughesville beat Lewisburg 4-1, Central Columbia over Loyalsock 3-2, Montgomery defeated Jersey shore 3-2, Bloomsburg beat Montoursville 3-2 and Cowanesque valley defeated North Penn Liberty 5-2
Men’s College Soccer
Slippery Rock defeated Lock Haven 1-nothing, Penn College tied PSU Berks 2-2 in double overtime, Swarthmore over Lycoming 4-nothing
Women’s College Soccer
PSU Berks blanked Penn College 5- zip

Today sports
NFL football tonight Philadelphia plays at Green Bay with an 820 kick off
HS Football tonight Pottsville Nativity vs Montgomery at seven

DA SEEKS THE DEATH PENALTY IN FATAL ROBBERY
Documents have been filed in Lycoming County Court seeking the death penalty in the I-Keem Fogan case in which he allegedly shot and killed a clerk at a Uni-Mart gas station August 4^th of this year.  In order to move forward with the death penalty in the Commonwealth, aggravating circumstances must be proven in court and those proceedings will take place in October.  According to the Sun Gazette a plea deal could be arranged at that time.  Fogan’s alleged accomplice during the fatal robbery in Williamsport, 23 year old Noah Stroup is scheduled to be in court today.

NARCAN KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED
The state Department of Health will hand out Narcan kits Wednesday from 9-3 at 1000 Commerce Drive in Williamsport.  Narcan is a drug that’s meant to reverse the effects of opioids on a person who is overdosing in order to save their life.  The Sun Gazette reports that Governor Tom Wolf’s administration is providing this free Narcan kit program to try and reduce the number of opioid overdoses in the state as well as to get people into treatment.

ROADWORK TO SLOW I-180 WEDNESDAY
There will be epoxy surface treatment work taking place tomorrow on I-180.  The westbound right lane will be restricted Wednesday as crews work on the structure over Loyalsock Creek in Loyalsock Township from 9am til 3pm.  Contractors will also work westbound Wednesday from 7am til 5pm on the structure over Route 220 at the Halls/Pennsdale interchange in Muncy Township. This work is part of an 8.6-mile resurfacing project on I-180 from Cemetery Road in Fairfield Township to the Muncy Creek bridge.

CONSERVATION GRANTS AWARDED TO LOCAL GROUPS
In order to bring attention to environmental education and offer conservation,  the Lycoming County Conservation District Mini Grants will distribute about 2 thousand dollars each to 6 groups this year.  Local groups, including Montoursville Area School District and the Montgomery High School Environmental Science Club will used the grant for a watershed association, upgrading nature trails, creating composting programs and more.  Officials from Lycoming County told the Sun Gazette that they hope they can continue the conservation projects for the future.

SHOOTING SUSPECT AND TWO OTHERS ARRESTED
Police have apprehended the man who allegedly fired 3 shots Friday at people playing basketball in the 600 block of Wildwood Blvd in Williamsport.  Kavaughn Williams was arrested on charges of attempted homicide Monday after an investigation identified him as a suspect.  According to the Sun Gazette, police report two other men, one of whom was a victim of Williams drive-by shooting Friday, were taken into custody on felony firearms charges after during their investigation, police witnessed them leaving from 804 Hepburn Street carrying guns.  A Special Response team obtained a warrant for that address and arrested 18 year old Tahjair Dorsey of Williamsport and 18 year old Rocellus Carter of Harrisburg on illegal gun possession charges.  All three suspects are in the Lycoming County Prison.

MANS THREATENS TO SHOOT, PROMPTS A CALL TO POLICE
A disgruntled delivery driver who made statements at a local business about threatening to shoot a lot of people was arrested after employees at the business called police.  According to North Central PA dot com, 35 year old Bradley D. Rinker entered a business on Choate Circle in Montoursville August 29^th and made statements to workers that tomorrow would be better if he would have a loaded gun.  State police say Rinker is due in court for a formal arraignment in front of District Magistrate Gary A. Whiteman in Montoursville. Rinker posted $100,000 bail.

EXPECT SLOW INTERSTATE TRAFFIC FROM FUEL CLEAN UP
There will be a diesel Fuel Cleanup this week on Route 15 SB in Union County Motorists should be advised that work will be performed from 7am to 5pm on Route 15 southbound at Beagle Road in East Buffalo Township, today and tomorrow this week. Traffic on Route 15 southbound will be reduced to the left lane during work hours. The right lane and shoulder will also be restricted.

BLOOMSBURG FAIR IS THIS WEEK
The 164^th Annual Bloomsburg Fair continues today celebrating the community and agriculture of Pennsylvania. Tonight’s grandstand entertainment is the band Cheap Trick.  And there’s a fiddle contest on the free stage.  Demolition Derby and Figure 8 Racing comes your way tomorrow at the fair. Sheep and goat judging is today inside the Geisinger Large and Small Arenas.  You can Meet Nicolette Cusate of Danville, she’s the first 2019 Bloomsburg Fair Queen.  Details about the fair can be found at bloomsburg fair dot com.
Sports
Major-League Baseball
Nationals beat the Phillies 7-2, Blue Jays edged the Orioles 11-10, Rays over the Red Sox 7-4, Marlins beat the Mets 8-4, Cardinals over the Diamondbacks 9-7.
NFL Monday night football   Bears over the Redskins 31-15

HS Girls soccer
Warrior Run over Jersey shore 3-0, Williamsport beat Central Mountain seven zip,  Lewisburg over Central Columbia 2-zip, Mifflinburg beat Milton 3-2, Shikellemy over Montoursville 1-nothing, Southern Columbia over Sullivan County 3-1 and Muncy beat Shamokin 2-1

HS Girls Tennis
Jersey Shore over Shikellamy 5- love, Central Columbia beat Montoursville 4-1, Wellsboro over St. John Neumann 4-3, Selinsgrove beat Williamsport 3-2.