COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT

Police responded to a 911 call from neighbors who said two people were drunk and arguing outside their home August 25^th before they fled with a child in their vehicle.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say they stopped 33 year old Janelle Renzo and boyfriend 38 year old Kenneth Frey III after a short pursuit from Broad Street to the Jersey Shore High School parking lot.  Renzo was arrested after failing field sobriety tests and Frey resisted arrest, attempting to assault the officers on the scene – and was ultimately subdued with pepper spray.  Both were charged with multiple charges, including DUI, felony fleeing and child endangerment for Renzo, and Frey was charged with felony aggravated assault, resisting arrest and more.  Both are free on bail.

PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IN BUTLER COUNTY ARE VALID

In a lawsuit from Butler County over the rejection of two mail-in voters ballots for not using the secrecy envelope and  then rejecting their provisional ballots on Elections Day, the Commonwealth court decided yesterday that provisional ballots in the case are valid.  According to the Sun Gazette,  this means that when a voter’s ballot is rejected for mistakes like an incorrect date, or forgetting the date on the outside of the envelope, they can cast a provisional ballot – which are separated from regular ballots and used when election workers need more time to determine the voter’s eligibility to vote. About 21,800 mail ballots were rejected in the general election of 2020, out of about 2.7 million mail ballots cast in Pennsylvania.

CITY MAYOR CHOSEN FOR FEDERAL LEADERSHIP GROUP

Williamsport’s Mayor Derek Slaughter has been chosen to be part of a 15-member class of inductees as part of a national network of Democratic state and local elected officials called NewDEAL, which stands for Developing Exceptional American Leaders.  According to new deal leaders dot org, mayor Slaughter was chosen with one other Pennsylvanian, Rachael Heisler, a City Controller from Pittsburgh.  New DEAL leaders have found broad bipartisan support since its inception, while working to build a more prosperous and equitable future.  Find out more at The New DEAL on Facebook.

“FARM SHOW MILKSHAKE” IS TRADEMARKED NOW

Pennsylvanians know Farm Show milkshakes are a thing, but now it’s official with the state Department of Agriculture who won a recent lawsuit to legally use a trademark for the popular dairy treat.  According to WHP, with the trademark “Farm Show Milk Shake”, the Dept. of Agriculture and PA Dairymen’s Association agreed to an exclusive 10-year license to use the trademark with the possibility of renewal, the state will also receive 2% of gross milkshake sales made outside of the PA Farm Show.

MAN ON SKATEBOARD KILLED IN ELYSBURG ACCIDENT

A man skateboarding at 10pm in Elysburg was struck and killed by a tanker truck near the intersection of West Valley Avenue, Route 487, and Spruce Street.  According to the News Item, authorities from the Northumberland County Coroner’s office pronounced the victim dead at the scene but have not yet released his name or his age.  Ralpho Township police say the victim exited Spruce Street and rode into the path of a 2012 Peterbilt tanker truck on West Valley Avenue driven by 54 year old Ramon DeJesus of Shamokin.  Police impounded the tanker to allow the state police forensics unit to complete the investigation.

LABOR DAY CRASH RESULTS

The PA State Police have released the statistics of the Labor Day weekend enforcement results.  According to PA State Police, total vehicle crashes from 2023 to 2024 decreased from the same time last year, but DUI arrests were equal from the year before, at 514 for the weekend period between August 30^th to September 2^nd.  The incidents investigated by Pennsylvania State police for Labor Day 2024 include 580 crashes, five of them fatal with 6 people being killed and 170 injuries.  Three of the fatal crashes were DUI related.  Get more statistical information online at pa.gov.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION EVENT IN DANVILLE

Geisinger Danville will hold a child safety seat inspection and used seat collection event.  According to the Daily Item, PennDOT, Safe Kids PA Susquehanna Valley Partner, State Farm and the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital welcomes the public next Thursday September 12^th on the second floor of the Geisinger Woodbine parking garage..  The collection of child seats is for those that are unsafe with expired, broken, or rusted parts, are on a recall list, or have been involved in a serious crash.  Those interested in a safety inspection can come September 12^th from 5 to 7pm.

YAW, HAMM, HOST A SENIOR EXPO COMING TO MONTOURSVILLE

The annual Senior Expo hosted by State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Joe Hamm will scheduled for Thursday September 19^th at the Community Baptist Church, on Route 87 in Montoursville.  More than 75 exhibitors will be there from 9:30am til 1pm to provide the most current information on state programs and federal services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents.  Senator Yaw says the event will provide seniors with a “one-stop resource” for information for services that may be free of charge or available at a reduced cost.  The public is encouraged to also bring unused and expired prescription medications to deposit in a Prescription Drug Take-Back Box, provided by the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office.  Get information about the senior expo at senator gene yaw.com.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 Soccer
Girls
Milton 4                     Williamsport 0
Central Columbia 1  Hughesville 0
Line Mountain 4       Midd-West 0
Muncy 2                    Millville 1
Loyalsock 4              Jersey Shore 0
East Juniata 2            Mifflinburg 0
South Wmspt 9         Sullivan County 1
Bloomsburg 4           Dallas 1


Boys
Williamson 1                        Athens 0 (2OT)
Norry Christian 2     Selinsgrove 1
Central Columbia 2  Warrior Run 1
Wellsboro 4              North Penn-Liberty 1
Danville 2                  Bloomsburg 2 (2OT)
NE Bradford 3          Troy 0
Midd-West 7             East Juniata 0
Towanda 6                 Galeton 0
Juniata 2                    Shikellamy 1

HS Football Thursday
Wyalusing  13  Wellsboro 0
HS Football Friday night  BYB Game O’ Week Hughesville @ Loyalsock 6:30 pre-game/7pm Kick

MLB Draft League
Williamsport  Crosscutters 5  Trenton Thunder  4
Cutters capture their first MLB Draft League Championship and 1^st League Title since 2003

MLB
Reds 1        Astros 0
Phillies  5    Marlins  2
Pirates 9     Nationals  4
Rockies  3  Braves  1


MLB Today
Yankees  vs  Cubs  2:20pm
Nationals  vs Pirates 6:40pm
Rays vs Orioles  7:05pm
Reds  vs Mets  7:10pm
Phillies vs Marlins  7:10pm
Guardians vs  Dodgers  10:10pm

NFL
Chiefs  27  Ravens  20
NFL Tonight
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles 8:15pm Peacock
NFL Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons 1pm FOX
Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills  1pm CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs NY Giants1pm
Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns 4:25pm FOX
NASCAR Sunday
Quaker State 400 available at Walmart  Atlanta Motor Speedway
2pm Pre-race/3pm  Green flag Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network  WILQ HD3

MAN ARRESTED FOR EXTORTING DUBOISTOWN COUPLE

A former Montgomery  man was arrested for attempting to extort a Duboistown couple who tried to help him.  According to the Sun Gazette,  police say 66 year old Glenn Stephens III, who was given help along with a place to stay after he had lost a job, continued to stay at the couple’s property for several months without paying  until he was asked to leave.  Police say he then sent numerous emails in August threatening to call the police on the people who helped him unless they gave him 25 hundred dollars in cash.  South Williamsport Police apprehended Stephens and he was arraigned, then committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

MISSING MONTGOMERY MAN FOUND

Police found the man from Montoursville who was reported missing Saturday.  According to police, the public were asked to be on the lookout for 76 year old Robert E. Laudig who went missing after he was seen driving a Dodge Charger Hellcat near the 900 block of Broad Street in Montoursville.  Police responded to several leads and reported Laudig safe and back home on Monday. 

ROUTE 14 HAS TEMPORARY ROADWAY AROUND FLOOD DAMAGE

Route 14 in Trout Run, Lewis Township has reopened to traffic utilizing a temporary roadway that bypasses the damaged bridge that has been out of operation since severe flood waters came through August 9^th.  According to PennDOT, state leaders and industry partner were on hand this week to reopen the road that connects Route 14 to Lycoming Creek Road.  PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said that replacingthe bridge is a top priority in the region and anticipates the bridge to be completed by next fall.

MILTON STATE TROOPER HONORED WITH PURPLE HEART

A Pennsylvania State Trooper in Milton and Benton native, Tpr. Logan C. Spiece was awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart during an awards ceremony last week in Lancaster County. According to a news release, Trooper Spiece was shot while assisting Watsontown Police in a foot pursuit of 23-year-old Hunter Shaheen who was later prosecuted on attempted homicide charges in Northumberland County court. At the same ceremony, Lt. James Wagner of the Bedford State Police barracks, was named Trooper of the Year and also received the Purple Heart honors for bravery in the line of duty when he was shot outside the Lewistown barracks on June 17, 2023.

SUNBURY MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

A man from Sunbury fled from police after they attempted a traffic stop on August 22^nd, and was later arrested on drug charges.  According to North Central PA dot com,   Police say they spotted Jack Boyle driving with expired registration and as they attempted to stop him, he fled at a high rate of speed through Reagan Street, Eleventh Street, and Snydertown Road, at times topping 100 miles per  hour.  Police say Boyle stopped after he turned onto Black Mill Road.  He was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and was charged with felony fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, misdemeanor DUI, and drug use/possession.  He is jailed in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.

POLICE SEEKING SUSPECT IN RESTAURANT BURGLARY

Lycoming Regional Police are seeking a burglar who broke into a Cummings Township restaurant on Little Pine Creek Road over the Labor Day weekend. According to North Central PA dot com, police were called to Happy Acres Restaurant and Gift Shop about 8:30 September 2^nd and saw that the business had a forced entry, but did not indicate whether anything was taken from the property.  If you have any information about the early morning break-in, call Lycoming Regional Police Department at 570-323-4987 or online at Lycoming.crimewatchpa.com.

PPL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO NORTH CENTRAL PA COUNTIES

The second round of grants has been awarded by the PPL Foundation to several non-profits in our region.  According to PPL Electric Utilities the grant program focuses on environmental stewardship, education, economic, and workforce development. Ten non-profits in Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Columbia, and Montour counties will share over 90 thousand dollars.  Recipients include Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity, Susquehanna Health Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership Foundation and American Red Cross and others.  To apply for the 3^rd round of grants supporting STEM Education go to www.pplcares.com  by September 15th.

PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER IN LOCK HAVEN

A pickleball tournament is to be held in Lock Haven Saturday September 8^th at Hanna Park, in an effort to gather the community and start a conversation about future improvements to the facility.  According to the City of Lock Haven, they are partnering with Lock Haven Area Pickleball for the event that will also serve as a fundraiser for the athletic group.  16 teams will play in a double elimination tournament until one winner stands.  Hanna park is the next site in Lock haven slated for improvements, and feedback is needed to support grant applications in 2025

SPORTS

PIAA  District 4 Soccer
Boys
Warrior Run  2               Williamsport  1
NP Liberty  2                 Galeton  0
Southern Columbia  2    Milton  1
Central Columbia  1      Lewisburg 0 
Girls  
Williamsport  2    Danville  1
Mifflinburg  2        Loyalsock  1 
South Wmspt  4  Williams Valley 0
Lewisburg  4        Selinsgrove 3

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters  14 State College Spikes 4
MLB Draft League Tonight
Williamsport Crosscutters hosts State College Spikes  at Journey Bank Ballpark & Historic Bowman field 6:35pm 1^st pitch

MLB
Guardians 7         Royals  1
Orioles  9             White Sox  0
Nationals  6          Marlins  2
Phillies  10                     Blue Jays  9
Mets  7                 Red Sox  2
Pirates  5              Cubs  0
Rangers  7            Yankees  4

MLB Today
Phillies  vs BlueJays  3:07pm
White Sox vs Orioles  6:35pm
Nationals vs Marlins 6:40pm
Red Sox vs Mets  7:10pm
Pirates vs Cubs 7:40pm
Yankees vs Rangers  8:05pm PrimeVideo

US Open Men’s Tennis
* Frances Tiafoe made it to the final four at Flushing Meadows when his quarterfinal opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, had an injury in the fourth set. Tiafoe was leading 6-3, 6-7 , 6-3, 4-1 when Dimitrov retired from the match.
* Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are set up for an all-American semifinal at the US Open .
* This guarantees a US win for the men’s Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 18 years.
Women
* No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, from Belarus – last year’s US Open runner-up, defeated Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 and set up a semifinals clash with American Emma Navarro on Thursday.

NCAA Football Saturday 9/7
Bowling Green comes to (8) Penn State – noon /BTN
Tennessee tech vs (1) Georgia  2pm ESPN+
Northern Illinois vs (5) Notre Dame  3:30pm NBC/Peacock
Western Michigan  vs (2) Ohio State  7:30pm/BTN

SNYDER COUNTY HOUSE FIRE TUESDAY

A morning fire brought Snyder County firefighters to a home on Blue Hill in Monroe Township yesterday just after 8am.  According to the Daily Item,  State police fire marshal on the scene deemed the fire accidental and that it originated and was contained to the attic space of the home at 1967 County Line Road.  Hummels wharf fire officials say two adults escaped the blaze and were not injured. The fire was brought under control just before 8:30.  Companies from Shamokin Dam, Selinsgrove, Point Township, Sunbury, Winfield, Lewisburg, Kreamer and Fremont also assisted with the fire.

COGAN STATION MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND DUI

A man from Cogan Station was taken into custody for a host of charges including DUI and assault on an officer, after he threatened a bouncer at a bar who witnessed him fight with a woman inside the business.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 22 year old James Nicholas Carr  was seen with a machete by a witness before he aggressively pulled a woman out of a vehicle, and left with her moments later.  After police responded to a 911 call, they located Carr and the woman on the first block of Maynard Street where they both behaved with belligerence. Carr was charged and taken to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

RECYCLING IN SUNBURY TO RAISE FUNDS

There is a recycling initiative in Sunbury to support the local skate park and assist a young community member in need. According to the Sunbury Mayor’s Office, event will take place on September 14 from 9 to noon at the Ice Rink parking lot, the proceeds of which will go towards medical treatment for Alec Litchard, a sixth grader at Shikellamy, who is bravely battling cancer.  Residents are encouraged to recycle tires for $5 each and donate any type of metal. The proceeds from tire recycling will benefit the Sunbury Skatepark project. Participants are asked to let the city know how many tires you’ll be recycling for storage purposes.  For information  call (570) 286-7820, ext. 502.

DMV CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

All Pennsylvania driver license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed this Saturday through Monday in observance of Labor Day. According to PennDOT, the holiday closure doesn’t affect online products and services that are available 24/7.  You can get driver training manuals, renew or restore  your driver’s license, photo ID, and vehicle registration or do REAL ID pre-verification and driver exam scheduling at DMV.pa.gov.

MOTHER SON TEAM SUSPECTS IN DOLLAR STORE THEFT

Witnesses say it was a mother and son team who stole items from the Dollar Store in Muncy and fled the scene.  According to State Police at Montoursville, the thefts allegedly took place August 24^th at the store on Route 405, where Troopers were called in at about 1pm.  Employees described the pair of suspects possibly as mother and son who drove from the store before law enforcement arrived.  Police say almost 70 dollars-worth of items were stolen.  If you have information about the incident, please contact State Police at Montoursville at 570-368-5700.

WILKES BARRE MAN FOUND GUILTY FOR EMBEZZELMENT

A man from Wilkes-Barre who embezzled funds from his employer to use for online sports betting was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and 3 years supervised release for wire fraud.  According to WNEP, the US Attonrey’s office says 39 year old Lawrence Malachefski was the financial controller for a eastern PA HVAC business and took more than 1.5 million dollars between March and May of 2023.  He pleaded guilty last April after a federal indictment. Malachefski is also ordered to pay $1,586,557.45  in restitution to the company.

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR DEP GRANTS

Schools, colleges, nonprofits, county conservation districts, and businesses are invited to apply for DEP’s 2025 Environmental Education Grants, after nearly $1 million has been made available for projects that are set up to engage the public about clean water and climate change.  According to North Central PA dot com, a free program webinar will be held on Oct. 10, at  11:30am so that DEP staff can provide proposal tips and instructions for completing required application forms.  Register by September 30^th.  Local, regional and statewide initiatives can receive up to 30 thousand dollars.  Get details at DEP.pa.gov.

9/11 RIDE SET FOR PATRIOT DAY

The annual 9/11 Memorial Coalition is gearing up for their Memorial ride on Patriot Day that heads through 42 miles and 14 municipalities of Lycoming County to honor and remember over 3000 who died and those who then survived, on one of the darkest days in America’s history.  According to the coalition, the plans for the annual T-shirt printing initially fell through and they had to seek donations for the first time in its 23-year history to make up for the shirt sales that support the coalition’s efforts.  According to Tank Baird, early donations did allow the coalitions to order replacement shirts.  On September 11^th, thousands of riders roar across the county in a symbol of strength and unity.  Participants must register for the free ride, and assemble at the Clinton Township Volunteer Company, 2311 Route 54, Montgomery starting at 10am.

SPORTS

MLB
Royals  6    Guardians  1
Cubs  9       Pirates  5
Phillies  5    Astros 0
Nationals  4  Yankees  2
Mets  8       Diamondbacks  3
Orioles  3    Dodgers  2
MLB Today
Cubs vs Pirates  12:35pm
Astros  vs Phillies  4:05pm
Yankees  vs Nationals  6:45pm
Mets vs Diamondbacks   9:40pm
Orioles  vs Dodgers  10:10pm

MLB Draft League
Williamsport and Trenton tied 8-8 and the Cutters won in sudden death in Game 1 last night.
Williamsport Crosscutters stay in Trenton tonight for Game 2 of 3 – 7pm first pitch with live coverage at crosscutters.com. 
Cutters are back home Friday vs Mahoning Valley Scrappers  6:35pm first pitch

US Open
Men’s Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the US Open yesterday before winning the match  6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Women’s Tennis
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka made an impressive return to the tournament by beating
No. 10 Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 in a rare first-round clash between former major winners.

High School Football this week Thursday
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week
Canton vs South Williamsport
6:30 pre-game/7pm kick-off

NCAA Football  This Week
Penn State @ West Virginia  Saturday, August 31^st   noon FOX

NFL Week 1 Thursday, Sep 5
Ravens vs Chiefs 8:20pm NBC/Peacock
Friday, September 6
Packers vs Eagles 8:15pm  Peacock
Sunday, September 8
Steelers vs Falcons  1pm FOX
Cardinals  vs Bills  1pm CBS
Vikings  vs Giants  1pm FOX
Dallas vs Cleveland 4:25pm FOX

DEADLY OUT OF STATE CRASH FOR LEWISBURG WOMAN

A woman from Lewisburg has died after a fatal crash in Maine Thursday night.  According to WNEP, 24 year old Margaret Daniel was traveling north on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich, Maine, and attempted to pass multiple vehicles, colliding head-on with another vehicle. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff said 28 year old Colby Brown, the other driver, suffered extensive injuries and broken bones from the crash and was life flighted to a hospital in Portland, but is expected to survive. Police are investigating the crash.

PARENT ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING NON VERBAL CHILD

Marks and bruising were found on a 4 year old non-verbal boy from Mifflinburg in June and police have charged his father and another woman with assault and harassment against the boy.  According to North Central PA dot com, 23 year old Colten Leon Reichenbach, and 20 year old Kylee Nicole Sprenkle allegedly caused bruises that a doctor with the child advocacy center said were consistent with hand slaps and grab marks caused by non-accidental trauma.  Reichenbach told police that he and the child were just playing around and got hurt accidentally.  Both Reichenbach and Sprenkle  have preliminary hearings September 10^th.

FLOOD VICTIMS CAN USE LANDFILL FOR NO FEE IN SEPTEMBER

Community members in 11 area municipalities in Lycoming County who have been cleaning up after the damage from flood waters will be able to use the county landfill for disposing debris through September 20^th for no fee.  According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming County Commissioners ratified the approval of a resolution for those people who experienced damage to their property.  The waiver is for the landfill only and not the transfer station.  Municipalities are asked to coordinate with residents for debris pick-up, so the pick-ups can be tracked for record-keeping purposes.

STUDENTS CAN PAINT THE PLOW IN DISTRICT 3

Students in our region are being invited to participate in PennDOT’s annual paint the plow program.  According to the department, the District 3 program asks youth to create an original design that will be painted on a PennDOT snowplow blade using the designated 2024 theme, “Use your reason when it’s freezin’”.  The winner’s painted plow blade will promote safety when driving in the winter months as well as foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity.  School officials are encouraged to email an application to PennDOT District 3 Coordinator Kim Smith in  Montoursville,  [email protected] by Friday, September 13.

MIFFLINBURG WOMAN MAKES FALSE STATEMENTS FOR GUN

A woman from Mifflinburg with a prior record is facing charges after attempting to purchase a firearm in Buffalo Township.  According to the Daily Item, Milton State Police say 29 year old Stephanie Nicole Chappell lied on a firearms transaction form, saying she had no criminal history when she had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of theft by deception in 2013 and two misdemeanor counts of retail theft in 2015.  She was arraigned and released. Chappell’s preliminary hearing is October 1^st.

CONSTRUCTION AFTER FLOODING NEAR LITTLE PINE CREEK

As a result of the recent flooding in the region, emergency repairs are on track.  According to Penn DOT, contractor Glenn Hawbaker, mobilized equipment from the southern side of Little Pine Creek Road over the weekend.  Work on the access road to secure underpinnings and install rock scour protection starts up today on the Carsontown Bridge.  The public is also reminded that with the exception of the campground and Lower Picnic Area, all facilities at Little Pine State Park are closed and the beach and boat concession will be closed for the remainder of the season. Get details at dcnr.pa.gov.

HEARING TO CONSIDER CANNIBIS DISPENSARY IN LOCK HAVEN

There was a Conditional Use Hearing in Clinton County this month to discuss the opening of a medical cannabis dispensary in Woodward Township.  According to the Sun Gazette, the hearing about Terrapin’s  business practices were generally favorable.   Some concerns from those at the hearing involve extra traffic around the proposed facility at 209 Woodward Avenue, but a witness said it wouldn’t be worse than a long ATM line that occurred there when the building was a bank. Terrapin would serve an underserved area as far as medical marijuana according to the PA Department of Health.  Now, the supervisors in Woodward Township have 45 days to approve or deny the Lock Haven facility.

CONCERT IN WELLSBORO FRIDAY FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

There will be an outdoor Flood Aid Concert concert this Friday in Wellsboro to support flood victims from Tropical Storm Debby on August 9th.  According to WETM, A community a cappella group, Pine Pitch A Capella, will be the featured performers outdoors at the Central Avenue side of Deane Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.  Other soloists and groups will also perform.  Participants can attend the concert for free and should bring lawn chairs, but are also encouraged to make a cash donation in the spirit of the event.  Donate today at tiogapartnership.org or call 570-723-0520.

SPORTS

Little League World Series Championship
Lake Mary, Florida  2             Chinese Taipei  1  /8 innings
Venezuela defeated Texas  4-3, for third place at the 2024 Little League World Series

MLB Draft League
State College Spikes  4            Williamsport Crosscutters  2
They head to Trenton tomorrow 7pm Game 1 of 3.  Cutters are back home Friday 8/30 vs Mahoning Valley Scrappers  6:35pm first pitch

MLB
Guardians  4        Rangers  2
Nationals  5          Braves  1
Pirates  4              Reds  3
Yankees  10         Rockies  3
Phillies  11                     Royals  3
Padres  3              Mets  2
Astros 6               Orioles  3


MLB Tonight
Pirates  vs  Cubs  6:40pm
Astros vs Phillies  6:40pm FS1
Royals  vs Guardians  6:40pm
Yankees  vs Nationals 6:45pm

MLB NEWS
During Sunday’s 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, the New York Yankees’ All-Star slugger Aaron Judge’s  became just the fifth player in baseball history to post at least three 50-homer seasons in his career (51), joining Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Alex Rodriguez.

NASCAR
* Harrison Burton, son of former NASCAR driver, Jeff Burton, got his first win in 98 career Cup starts Saturday night – the 100th victory for the Wood brothers as he caps off his final season with the team.
* Kyle Busch finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Cody Ware and Ty Gibbs.
* Thirteen drivers are locked into the 16-man playoff field thanks to wins: Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez, Alex Bowman and Burton.

NCAA Football  This Week
Penn State @ West Virginia  Saturday August 31^st   noon FOX