SUNBURY MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT CASE HELD FOR COURT
A judge from Northumberland County decided Monday that there is enough evidence to move forward in a trial against a man from Sunbury who police say committed sexual assault against a 15 year old last November. According to the Daily Item, the victim reported the incident in January after she said 21 year old Anthony Ponce were together playing video games when the assault occurred. Ponce first denied the allegations but then in an interview in February admitted to the assault. His attorney had originally asked for the case to be dismissed, but the case will now go to court.
TWO ADULTS CHARGED WITH CORRUPTION OF MINORS
Two adult women who previously worked for Keystone Central school district as staff support, have now been charged with corruption of minors. According to the Lock Haven Express, 36 year old Dana Ann Kitchen of Lock Haven and 29 year old Brittany Kay Koch from Beech Creek were each found to have sent sexually explicit messages to a 14 year old juvenile while they were employed at the school. As a result of the investigation into the inappropriate relationships, Kitchen and Koch were taken into custody Friday and incarcerated at the Clinton County Correctional facility in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.
JERSEY SHORE ROAD WORK THIS WEEK
Daytime work is going on this week for the box culvert replacement spanning Lawshe Run and will affect traffic along Main Street and Main Street/River Road in both directions in Jersey Shore Borough and Porter, Piatt, and Nippenose townships. According to PennDOT, Route 44 is scheduled to be closed through the summer at the Jersey Shore Borough / Piatt Township line. A detour will be in place using Route 220, Thomas and Allegheny Streets through September 20th. Get details about road conditions 24/7 at 511PA dot com.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS IN AUGUST
Three National Night Out events will be happening in Lycoming County this August, as the Lycoming Regional Police Department partners with Seneca Resources to bring about camaraderie between the community and law enforcement. The annual event held this year on August 4th, will provide fun free activities at Fairlawn Community Church, Old Lycoming Township Park, and Crossroads Church from 6 to 8pm in each location. National night out was started to give citizens the opportunity to interact with police in a casual, stress-free environment.
Three National Night Out events will be happening in Lycoming County this August, as the Lycoming Regional Police Department partners with Seneca Resources to bring about camaraderie between the community and law enforcement. The annual event held this year on August 4th, will provide fun free activities at Fairlawn Community Church, Old Lycoming Township Park, and Crossroads Church from 6 to 8pm in each location. National night out was started to give citizens the opportunity to interact with police in a casual, stress-free environment.
State police in Towanda recently arrested a Rome woman after finding the car she drove contained illegal drugs and paraphernalia. According to North Central PA dot com, the 38 year old Ashley Sarah Richlin was pulled over by state police for window tint. During the stop officers noticed the smell of marijuana and Richlin’s bloodshot eyes. In a search of the vehicle, it was found Richlin was carrying methamphetamine and marijuana as well as drug supplies and a handgun. Richlin is being charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and improper sun screening. She is arraigned on $100,000 bail.
WOMAN WHO ALLOWED ABUSE OF DAUGHTER PLEADS GUILTY
The woman who allowed her boyfriend to sexually assault her young daughter in 2022 during a drug binge, pleaded guilty in Lycoming County Court last week. According to North Central PA dot com, 35 year old Michelle Renae Strayer admitted to allowing the assault and will face five felony counts and a misdemeanor including obstruction of justice. The man involved in the crime, Marcus Drake McDaniel, has been found guilty on multiple counts, and has already been sentenced to multiple years in state prison.
BLUE ENVELOPE TO HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT
A blue envelope program has begun in Northumberland to help law enforcement there communicate with drivers they come in contact with who are on the autism spectrum. According to the Northumberland Police Department, the voluntary program is a way to keep important documents like registration, insurance card, and driver’s license, in a blue envelope that lists instructions about the best way for the officer to interact with the person who is challenged with communicating during a stressful interaction. Contact the Northumberland Police department to obtain an envelope.
STAR GAZING PARTY IN RYDER PARK
An opportunity to participate in a star party and night sky watching at Ryder Park in Trout Run is coming up in August. According to the Sun Gazette, the Cntral Pennsylvania Observers will host the event that invites registered participants to the park at 8:30pm August 9th with binoculars, a chair, warm clothes and red flashlights if possible. To register call 570-321-1500 or email [email protected]. An email will follow with information.
SPORTS
Little League PA State Championship
Tri-Town will face West Point on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Newville
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are on the road tonight with the WV Black Bears starting a 3-Game series. They’re home again Friday hosting the State College Spikes at Journey Bank Ballpark/Historic Bowman Field 6:35pm first pitch
MLB
Tigers 8 Guardians 2
Yankees 9 Rays 1
Mets 6 Marlins 4
Pirates 2 Cardinals 1
Twins 7 Phillies 2
MLB Tonight
Orioles vs Marlins 6:40pm
Cardinals vs Pirates 6:40pm
Padres vs Nationals 6:45pm
Mets vs Yankees 7:05pm TBS
Phillies vs Twins 7:40pm
Pre-Olympic Tour Basketball
Team USA 92 Germany 88
Olympic Facts
* The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11th
* The games will take place in 17 different cities across metropolitan France and Tahiti who is hosting the two-day surfing competition 9,765 miles from Paris.
* The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place July 26 in the heart of Paris along the Seine River.
* The 2024 Games will be the first to have an equal number of men and women participants with a total of 206 countries represented.