ACCIDENT VICTIM MAY HAVE HAD MEDICAL CONDITION
The Lycoming County coroner is investigating a fatal accident Monday afternoon near the Tioga County line that closed Route 287.  A volunteer from the Morris Fire Department told police that a man died in the vehicle that went off of the roadway on Route 287 in Cogan House Township.  The Lycoming County Coroner told the Sun Gazette that the accident wasn’t severe enough to cause the death of the driver and he may have suffered a medical problem prior to the accident. Police say the victim is not from Lycoming county and their name has not been released prior to family being notified.

HALIFAX MAN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY WRECK
There was an accident late Saturday night in Northumberland County that sent a Halifax man to the hospital.  According to state police, 35 year old Sean Poe was traveling along Irish Valley Road in Shamokin Township and lost control of his vehicle on a curve in the roadway.  Poe’s vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.  Emergency crews rescued Poe from the wreck and transported him to Geisinger medical center with unknown injuries.  Poe was cited for not wearing a seatbelt

AIR QUALITY TO BE TESTED AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Complaints by a former teacher at Selinsgrove Elementary school about air quality in the school has prompted the administration to initiate an air duct inspection and testing regiment for the facility.  According to the Daily Item, teacher Lisa Neff told the board that her respiratory illness has been worsened by the air circulation problems at the school in the last few years.  According to district school board members, there were mold removal projects last year in some school buildings.

MORE FUNDING FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
Kids United All-inclusive playground is another step close to being a reality, after local officials presented the most recent donations at a ceremony at Stevens Primary School in Williamsport last week.  County Commissioners told the Sun Gazette during the presentation that they look to distribute funds – or Act 13 monies  – collected from gas company impact fees to worthy projects.  Kids United has collected 360 thousand dollars so far to build an all-inclusive playground just 40 thousand dollars shy of their goal so far.

TEEN PASSES ON DOUBLE YELLOW CAUSES ACCIDENT
A teen attempting to pass a vehicle along Route 104 in Washington township was LifeFlighted to Geisinger after he sideswiped a trailer attached to a vehicle Friday afternoon and crashed according to state police.  The 16 year old from Mount Pleasant Mills crossed the double yellow line and was involved in the wreck that casued severe injuries to his neck shoulder and leg.  NO word on the young man’s condition today.  Selinsgrove state police say the teen was cited for traffic violations.  The other driver was not injured.

RIDESHARE DRIVER ARRESTED FOR DELIVERING TODDLER
A rideshare driver in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania is in custody today after an incident Saturday where she drove away with the toddler of a customer still in the vehicle and sold the child in a pre-determined drop-off location for 10 thousand dollars.  The father of the 2 year old child, Paul Johnson, called 911 after 5pm on Saturday when he said the driver, 25 year old Sharina Nancy drove away when he was coming around the vehicle to get his daughter.  Nancy was taken into custody at a Pittsburgh traffic stop later in the day. Nancy told police she handed the toddler off to a woman in Monroeville at a traffic stop along Route 22.  She is being held without bail at the Allegheny County jail, was arraigned on Monday after being charged with kidnapping of a minor, interference with custody of children and concealment of whereabouts of a child.

ALABAMA MAN ARRESTED IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Police say an Alabama man wanted for felony theft by deception was captured Sunday in Northumberland County.   Police in Jim Thorpe say 39 year old Frank Tobia took payments from a church for a roofing job and never returned to complete the work.  According to WKOK, Tobia told  police that he left the job due to a family emergency and intended to come back and return the money.  Tobia was arraigned in District Court yesterday and is in prision in lieu of 5,000 cash bail.

EXPECT WEEK LONG ROADWORK IN UNION COUNTY
PennDOT reports that work begins this week – specifically on I-80 westbound near the Route 15 interchange in Union County today.  Tomorrow, work will be done on I-80 east in Northumberland County just east of the river bridge and the Union County line. PennDOT says motorists should expect shoulder and left lane closures from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day between milemarker 210 to milemarker 232.

Sports
Major League Baseball
Rangers blanked the Yankees 7-nothing, Mets over the Nationals 7-3, Rays edged the Orioles 5-4, Twins over the Tigers 4-3, Braves beat the Blue Jays 6-3, Phillies over the Reds 7-1, Cardinals beat the Giants 3-1, Cubs over the Mariners 5-1, Astros beat the Brewers 3-2, Diamondbacks thumped the Padres 14-7, Indians over the White Sox 11-3, Dodgers slammed the Rockies 16-9.

NY Penn League
Williamsport CrossCutters tied the State College Spikes 3-3 in the last game of their season yesterday – the Cutters record; 32-43-1

GRAFIUS RUN TO BE SUBJECT OF POTENTIAL DEP STUDY
The state Department of Environmental Protection has requested 300 thousand dollars be allocated in the capital budget to study flooding at Grafius Run  According to the Sun Gazette, consultants informed City Council of the request Thursday which will now be able to find a long awaited solution to the flooding problem for residents downstream from Loyalsock Township.  The most recent August 15^th flooding event will be added to the damage estimate total for the region which could effect how quickly a feasibility study gets done once Governor Wolf Approved the Capital projects budget.

NEW PART-TIME OFFICER FOR MONTGOMERY
The Montgomery Borough Council has hired a new officer with 24 years of law enforcement experience.  Ray Kontz, a Muncy police officer, and former Williamsport City homicide detective was hired as a part-time officer in Montgomery.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Borough had a need for a new hire after losing employees from retirements and a death in the deparTment.

BRIDGE WORK TODAY NEAR SELINSGROVE
There will be a bridge inspection today along Routes 11-15 just outside of downtown Selinsgrove.  PennDOT said in a press release that there will be a crane inspection of the two bridges spanning Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks  along 11-15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  All lanes will remain open, but the outside shoulders in both directions will effecting traffic.

HUGHESVILLE NATIVE WWII VET REMAINS WILL COME HOME
A 1936 graduate of Hughesville High School who served in World War II and whose remains were just identified through modern science will be coming home September 28^th for burial and full military honors.  According to the Sun Gazette, James I. Trick was a 25 year old private who was killed in Germany November 4^th 1944 and was interred at a cemetery in the Netherlands.  A commission from the Department of Defense and American Battle Monuments Commission made Trick’s identification possible.

GRANT ISSUED FOR PA AIRPORTS
There will be a 13.7 million dollar grant available to improve Pennsylvania airports according to Governor Tom Wolf.  Danville’s airport will be allocated about 180 thousand dollars of the grant for runway lighting and other equipment.  The Northumberland County Airport will a receive about 75 hundred dollars to fund security cameras. The funding will help upgrade safety features, expand facilities and attract more growth to the Susquehanna Valley.

ELDERLY WOMAN INJURED IN ACCIDENT ON 220
A three vehicle accident shut down Rt 220 near the Thomas Street interchange early yesterday for about 30 minutes, according to Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police. 65 year old Ardena Cathcart of Jersey Shore was entering the northbound lanes of Rt 220 on the ramp when Jeremiah Stark of Jersey Shore struck her car from behind.  The sun  gazette reports that the woman’s car was pushed onto the interstate striking the rear of a truck driven by Jason Renzo of Lock Haven.  Stark’s vehicle caught fire and Jersey Shore volunteer firefighters responded.  Cathcart was taken by ambulance to Williamsport Regional Medical Center.  Police said Stark and Renzo were not injured.

HOME OF TIOGA COUNTY WOMAN BURGLARIZED
A Tioga County woman reported to police that she was a victim of theft of almost 300 thousand dollars.  The 85 year old Mansfield woman said someone broke into her home on Cherry Flats road and stole a safe from the basement of her residence between August 15^th and August 19^th. According to Central PA dot com $270,000.00 in certificates of deposit were stolen safe, as well as over 10 thousand dollars in currency and jewelry plus the safe itself was worth over 15 hundred dollars

POLICE HAVE LABOR DAY ROADWAY REMINDERS
Police have some reminders for motorists who are out and about during the Labor Day Holiday this year.  In addition to the checkpoints and roving DUI patrols that will be in place around statistically high crash areas around Lycoming County, State Police in Montoursville say that  motorists are required to move to an open lane if police are stopped along the roadway in PA with emergency lights activated.  And please always wear your seatbelt.

DRUM CORPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMES BACK TO WILLIAMSPORT
Drum Corps is coming to Lycoming County!  The DCA championships come to Williamsport this weekend and the city will be full of music and rhythm tonight!  The Friday night kickoff will feature more than 25 drum corp ensembles performing free at points around the city between 6 and 7:30.  City Hall will have activities and there will also be several featured ensemble performances at the Community Arts Center until 8:15 when 8 mini corps will compete. There will also be drum corp performances at halftime shows during High school football The White Sabres will be at Danville High School and the Hawthorne Caballeros at Williamsport High School.

Sports
Major League Baseball

Indians blanked the Tigers 2-nothing, A’s over the Royals 9-8, Twins thumped the White Sox 10-5, Rays over the Astros 9-8, Cubs beat the Mets 4-1, Marlins over the Reds 4-3, Mariners beat the Rangers 5-3, Pirates over the Rockies 11-8, Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 11-5, and Padres bumped the Giants 5-3

In Preseason NFL football
Panthers beat the Steelers 25-19, The Jets blanked the Eagles 6-nothing,
New York Giants over the Patriots 31-29, and the Bills beat the Vikings 27-23
New York Penn League
Crosscutters beat the Auburn Doubledays 7-1

Tennis US Open – significant 2^nd Round Result
Women’s Singles
US’s Taylor Townsend defeated  4^th seed Simona Halep of Ukraine 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (Halep is the 2019 Wimbledon Champ)

OVERTURNED VEHICLE WRECK ON ROUTE 15
A Lewisburg man was hospitalized after a serious crash along Route 15 in northern Snyder county.  Police told WKOK that 47 year old Johann Balestier-Garcia lost control of his car while traveling north on Route 15 north of Granger’s Road.  State police say that Balestier-Garcia flipped the car after changing lanes in Monroe Township.  Volunteer fire companies from Shamokin Dam and Hummels Wharf assisted at the scene and the victim was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital with serious injuries.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATE ANNOUNCED
A republican write-in candidate has been announced for the Lycoming County Commissioner Election coming up in Pennsylvania on November 5^th 2019.  According to a press release, Jack McKernan who has served 4 years as the Lycoming County Commissoner Chairman announced his write-in candidacy yesterday.  According to the campaign, Lycoming County can have three Republican commissioners if the third is selected as a write-in.

FORMER PENN STATE TEAM DOCTOR FILES LAWSUIT
A Former Penn State team doctor and director of athletic medicine has filed a lawsuit alleging that the head coach James Franklin tried to interfere with medical management and return to play decisions.  Dr. Scott Lynch told WNEP that once he reported Coach Franklin to officials at the University, he was fired.  Lynch was removed as team doctor 6 months ago.  Penn State’s Home opener is Saturday against Idaho at 3:30pm.

CONSULTANTS LOOKING AT LYCOMING COUNTY
Consultants and business representatives from around the country have been touring our area this week, exploring opportunities for industry in Lycoming County.  Jason Fink, president and CEO of the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau told the Sun Gazette that a group of nine site consultants and 2 business reps are getting to  know more about our community beyond the Little League World Series considering whether this region is a good fit for their companies.  Some said that having the technology of Penn College close to home is a positive when seeking to create a  local workforce for future industry.

ASSAULT SUSPECT FIGHTS OFF POLICE-DEPLOYED TASER
A Muncy man fought off a taser deployment after police say he punched an unsuspecting victim along Little League Boulevard  August 22^nd.  Police report that 32 year old Richard Wayne Pepperman growled and punched a victim before fleeing on foot and later caused a disturbance at Randy’s Garage on Memorial Avenue in Williamsport. When police responded to the 911 call, and attempted to arrest Pepperman, he ran through the taser and bounced off a police car during the incident.

TRANSIT COMPANY LOOKING TO EXPAND
River Valley Transit is working through the steps it will take to expand their fixed route transit to Montour, Northumberland, Union Snyder and Columbia Counties.  The process involves a public comment period that ends tomorrow, approval by SEDA Council of Governments, then final approval by the Williamsport’s planning organization.  The funding is in place through a state Department of Transportation grant that would Cover about 85 percent of the cost, with the counties utilizing the service matching 15 percent for a three year demonstration period.  Lycoming county commissioners told the Sun Gazette that the transit demonstration period in Clinton County has been successful allowing residents to travel between counties for employment.

POLICE ASKING COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE SAFELY
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police are urging motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. The agencies are working with safety partners across the commonwealth to participate in the national impaired driving enforcement and education initiative through Monday, September 2.  Over this holiday period, the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement will conduct checkpoints and roving patrols. This effort is funded through PennDOT’s statewide annual distribution of more than $4.7 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for impaired driving enforcement.

BALD EAGLE POPULATION REBOUNDING
Officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission are annnouncing a rebound in the Bald eagle population, citing landmark state legislation like the Endangered Species act and banning dangerous chemicals like DDT as the reason.  Dan Brauning, wildlife diversity chief for the commission told the Sun Gazette that eagles are becoming more accustomed to people and have adapted to know what isn’t a threat to them.  Locally, Bald Eagles can be seen nesting along i-180 near Warrensville road.  The Game Commission’s monitoring program documented more than 300 nests in Pennsylvania.

Sports
Major League Baseball
Rockies beat the Braves 3-1, Cardinals slammed the Brewers 12-2, Phillies over the Pirates 6-5, Reds beat the Marlins 6-3, A’s routed the Royals 19-4, Diamondbacks over the Giants 6-4, Yankees beat the Mariners 5-4, and Padres over the Dodgers 4-3

NY Penn League
Batavia Muckdogs blanked the Crosscutters 10-nothing

HS Girls Tennis
Loyalsock over Lewisburg 4-1, South Williamsport over Hughesville 3-2, Williamsport over Milton 3-2, Jersey Shore beat Mifflinburg 5-Oh, Montoursville beat Muncy 5-oh

MAN TURNS HIMSELF IN FOR JUNE DUI ACCIDENT
A former Muncy man voluntarily faced more DUI charges Thursday when police say he turned  himself  for a crash on June 11^th of this year near Unityville.  State police say 62 year old Thomas Weaver now of Danville had a blood alcohol level of .35 when he drove his 2011 Camaro  along Route 42 eventually turning west on Route 118 and hitting 53 year old Susan Napkora.  According to the Sun Gazette, both drivers were treated after the crash at Geisinger Medical Center in Danvile for serious injuries.  Weaver was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and other charges, and released on 50 thousand dollars bail.

GRANT HELPS COUNTY PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
A State Homeland Security grant agreement was approved at the Lycoming County Commissioners weekly meeting yesterday.  The almost 238 thousand dollar grant will fund a task force for Lycoming and surrounding counties so that each can prepare for potential catastrophic events.  According to the Sun Gazette, over 170 thousand dollars of the grant is allotted to Lycoming county for equipment and training.

STUDY TO DETERMINE NEED FOR OFFICERS IN LINDEN
A feasibility study has been approved in Woodward Township to study whether or not police coverage in the township is needed.  Zoning officials told the Sun Gazette that a study would help residents and supervisors get a clear picture of how often police calls are happening and what actions should be taken.  The free feasibility study will be done by Old Lycoming and Tiadaghton Regional Valley Police departments who will submit results to the township.

1969 LLWS TEAM HONORED AT LAMADE
The 1969 Newberry Little League Team was honored on the field last night at Lamade Stadium celebrating the 50^th anniversary of their team’s appearance at the Little League World Series. The Sun Gazette reports that all the original members of the team were in attendance but the their 1^st baseman, Steve Kreamer who passed away in 2014 and was represented by his son, Matt.  Kreamer’s grandson, 10 year old Hepburn Lycoming Little Leaguer, Mason Hess threw out the ceremonial first pitch for last night’s Virginia/Louisiana game.

NATURAL GAS LEAK IN SHAMOKIN DAM
There was a natural gas leak in Shamokin Dam yesterday morning.  WKOK reports that Susquehanna Regional 911 got a call about a gas leak about 9am Thursday.  Volunteers from the Shamokin Dam Fire Department responded to the scene on Center street where a crew had been digging and accidentally hit a gas line.  UGI was on the scene with the fire department and there was a limited evacuation around the area.  No word on the progress of extent of that leak.

GRANT ALLOWS UPGRADES FOR HOUSING FACILITY
The Robert Montgomery Townhomes site will get some upgrades to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.  Funding was approved yesterday by the Lycoming County Housing Authority Board to install motion sensor sliding doors at the entrance of the building located in Montgomery.  Yoder’s Builders Incorporated submitted the winning bid at just under 27 thousand dollars for the project.  Housing Authority executives told the Sun Gazette that they have a commitment to bring things up to date.

DANVILE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION THIS WEEKEND
There will be weekend construction to slow you down in Danville.  PennDOT says they will continue repair work on the Danville-Riverside bridge starting tonight.  Flagging will be in place on the Danville side of the bridge and may cause long delays like construction did this week along Route 11 north and south and Route 54 westbound due to the various work being done.

WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL IN LEWISBURG
“Lewistock:50 years of Peace Art and Music” is this Saturday – the Lewisburg Arts Council’s celebration of the 50^th anniversary of Woodstock.  The Downtown festival will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with bands doing the music that was original to Woodstock. All live music and other activities will take place at Hufnagle Park.

Sports
Major League Baseball
Red Sox over the Royals 5-4, Cubs blanked the Giants 1-nothing, Rays over the Orioles 5-2, Nationals beat the Pirates 7-1, Mets blanked the Indians 2-nothing, Braves over the Marlins 3-2, Cardinals beat the Rockies 6-5, Astros over the Tigers 6-3, White Sox bumped the Rangers 6-1, A’s over the Yankees 5-3, Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-2.

NFL Pre Season
Baltimore beat Philadelphia 26-15, NY Giants defeated Cincinnati  25-23, Washington over Atlanta 19-7, New England beat Carolina 10-3, Miami over Jacksonville 22-7, Oakland over Green Bay 22-21

NY Penn League
Mahoning Valley Scrappers blanked the Crosscutters giving them their first no-hitter,  8-nothing win.  Bringing the Cutter’s record to 26&38.

Little League World Series
Curacao beat South Korea 5-3
Curacao will play Japan in Game 2 at the International Final Saturday at 12:30pm in Lamade and on ABC-TV
River Ridge, Louisiana defeated  South Riding, Virginia 10-nothing in 5 innings
Louisiana will play Hawaii in Game 28 at the US Final Saturday at 3:30pm in Lamade and on ABC-TV

SUSPECTS IN MUNCY BURGLARY ARRESTED
Two men have been charged with burglarizing a convenience store in Muncy this month.  Police say 28 year old Sean Reid of Montgomery and 18 year old Joel Schilling of Muncy were seen on surveillance footage breaking into and robbing the Unitymart on North Main Street in Muncy Borough  August 8^th.  An employee discovered the theft the next day.  North Central PA dot com reports when police questioned Reid at a later date, Schilling arrived at the Montgomery police station trying to establish an alibi for Reid the night of the crime.  When police told schilling GPS placed him at the scene, he resisted arrest and assaulted three officers.  Schilling and Reid were both arrested and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing August 23^rd

LOYALSOCK ACCIDENT INJURES FOUR JUVENILES
Four male juveniles were taken to an area hospital after the Volkswagen Passat they were driving crashed in Loyalsock Township near Four Mile Drive around 8:15 pm Tuesday evening.  According to the Sun Gazette the vehicle went off the road, over an embankment and hit a tree on Warrensville road.  Police said the boys were treated at Williamsport Regional medical center for non-life threatening injuries

RAPE SUSPECT TURNS HIMSELF INTO POLICE
The former teacher and soccer coach wanted by police for sexual assault is in custody today.  27 year old Cole Black who taught at Keystone Central School District turned himself in to Lock Haven Police Tuesday Morning around 9am.  Black, who was accused of raping a 17 year old student at his home last year, was arraigned in Clinton County Court yesterday.

GAME COMMISSION WANTS TO BAN DEER-FEEDING
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is raising concerns about the spread of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer and are asking for a statewide ban on artificial feeding stations.  A committee at the commission says that residents voluntarily stopping the feeding of deer would help slow the spread of other wildlife diseases including West Nile Virus and other insect-borne illnesses.  Officials say Chronic wasting disease in deer has spread to herds in 23 states.

HOME BREAK-IN SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED IN COURT
Police have arrested two suspects and referred a juvenile to Snyder County Juvenile Court  after an investigation discovered that they allegedly broke into homes in Middleburg and Beaverton last December.  Police say 21-year-old Wayne Conroy Jr. of Montandon and 19-year-old Tyler Bickhart of Winfield were charged with first degree felony conspiracy and were arraigned in magistrate’s court Tuesday.  Both suspects were initially captured in the Lewisburg area by Buffalo Valley Regional police in January.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC ASSAULT
State police in Selinsgrove say a woman was arrested for domestic assault August 8^th in Snyder County.  State police say 37 year old Cerissa Herman entered a home along Zerbe Road in Center Township and assaulted the victim there.  WKOK reports that police were called to the scene near Penns Creek and later arrested Herman who was arraigned in district court this week.

PENNSYLVANIA DUI STATISTICS ARE UP
The DUI trend continues to rise slowly in Pennsylvania.  According to the Sun Gazette, statewide DUI arrests came in at 20,143 in 2018, slightly higher than the 19,963 DUI arrests in the state in 2017. According to State police totals, DUI arrests went up 12 percent in PA since 2014.  Communication officials say the despite their best efforts of enforcement and education, DUI remains a serious problem in our state.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR STARTS TODAY
The 20^th annual Northumberland County Fair is today through Saturday just outside of Sunbury.  Members of the county fair board said the activities are old favorites like the garden tractor pull tonight and the farmer’s triathalon – bail throwing stacking and a pedal tractor pull.  4-H kids will compete in a 4-H Animal Science Quiz bowl and the fairs famous bake sale is also a go… Full details and schedule at Northumberland county fair.com

CONSTRUCTION AROUND MILLIONAIRE DRIVE STALLED
A snag in construction around the Millionaire Drive project has stalled completion around some areas of the school, but the main area of the drive will be open for buses for school on Monday.  The Williamsport Area School board authorities announced at their meeting last night that the contractor revealed that a section around the back of the building has yet to be completed.  Paving, lighting and sidewalks along the drive already completed was funded with almost 3 million dollars from a multi-modal grant and bond proceeds.

Sports
Major League Baseball
Angels beat the Rangers 5-1, Orioles over the Royals 4-1, Pirates bumped the Nationals 4-1, Mets over the Indians 9-2, Phillies beat the Red Sox 3-2, Mariners over the Rays 7-4, Reds beat the Padres 3-2, Braves thumped the Marlins 5-1, Cardinals over the Brewers 9-4, Rangers defeated the Angels 3-2, Cubs beat the Giants 5-3, Astros over the tiger 6-3, Twins routed the White Sox 14-4, Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-7, A’s over the Yankees 6-2, Dodgers slammed the Blue Jays 16-3.

Little League World Series
Salem, Oregon defeated Italy 4-3 in a consolation game yesterday.
Elimination games
Carribean/Curacao (3-1) survived over Latin America/Venezuela 9-2
Mid-Atlantic/New Jersey blanked New England/Rhode Island 2-nothing

High School Girls Tennis Season Opener
Montgomery beat Wellsboro 6-1