MAN JAILED FOR IMPRISONING WOMAN IN APARTMENT

A man from Williamsport is in custody after he imprisoned a woman in an apartment April 15^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police allege 24 year old Aiden Ryan Magargle threatened, strangled and held a woman down inside an apartment at the 500 block of Pine Street for almost 4 hours, before she was able to leave.  The victim went to the police and was observed to have bruising on her neck and chest.  Magargle’s charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, false imprisonment and more are all bound over for court during this week’s upcoming preliminary hearing. He is being held on 50 thousand dollars monetary bail.

TWO FAMILIES DISPLACED FROM JERSEY SHORE FIRE

Two families were displaced after a fire started in one side of a duplex at the 300 block of Cemetery street in Jersey Shore Friday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, an elderly couple who lived on one side of  the home discovered smoke coming from the structure and called 911 around 2:15pm. The family of five who lived in the home where the fire may have originated were not home at the time, but the neighbor did attempt to save their dog, who died in the blaze.  Jersey Shore firefighters were assisted by companies from Antes Fort, Avis, Woodward Township, Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville and Lock Haven and got the fire under control in about 40 minutes and the cause remains under investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the families.

CONTROLLED BURN NEXT SATRUDAY ALONG ROUTE 487

Expect to see evidence of a controlled burn next weekend in Northumberland County.  According to PennDOT, drivers who travel through Route 487 will see the controlled burn at 372 Route 487, located east of the former Boyer’s Market.  Westbound traffic on 487 may see some lane restrictions from fire equipment parked in the area and on the shoulder between the hours of 8am and 2pm.

MOVIE THEATER IS FIRST TENANT AT THE DISTRICT

After the closing of the Regal Cinemas at the former Lycoming Mall location last year, the property was sold, but there is a new teant and they will bring back a theater to the location.  According to WNEP, developers from FAMVEST are working at the location to bring about a multi-use property that will be called ‘The District at Lycoming Valley, the new theater will be called ‘District Cinema’.  According to an announcement by the developers, the opening could be as early as this spring.  The theater is reportedly teaming up with a local vendor for food and beverage services.

EVICTED WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING APPLIANCES

A Mifflinburg woman who had been evicted from a West Buffalo Township rental, has been arrested for selling the appliances that were provided in the rental agreement.  According to state Police at Milton, 31 year old Tammy Lee Stuck was forced off the property April 1^st and April 2^nd the landlord reported the missing items including the refrigerator, stove, stove fan, washer, dryer, and a ceiling fan.  After an interview with police, Stuck said she got rid of the items due to them being junk, but witnesses allege she sold some of the items on Facebook.  She has been charged with theft by unlawful taking with a preliminary hearing May 21^st.

VEHICLE STOLEN AND CHARGES FILED

A resident from an Allenwood treatment facility who was walking out of the program, was arrested for stealing a vehicle that had been left with the ignition running in  February of this year.  According to North Central PA dot com, White Deer Run authorities said 29 year old Abraham Rolan Eisenhart went missing about the time the theft of the vehicle from the Dollar General in Gregg Township was reported.  Police found the stolen vehicle in King of Prussia on February 19^th with Eisenhart’s ID inside the car.   He was arraigned last Tuesday for felony charges of unlawful taking and receiving stolen property charges with a preliminary hearing on May 7^th.  Bail was set at 25 thousand dollars.

NEW CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT AT MILTON THANKS TO GRANT

Almost a million dollars was given in a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on Friday for new food service equipment for cafeterias at 31 locations across the Commonwealth.  According to the Daily Item, Milton Area Schools, who participate in the National School Lunch Program, will benefit from over 77 thousand dollars of that grant to upgrade equipment at the school. The grants, made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture can go for new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers.

E-CYCLING EVENT IN DANVILLE

Next month, there will be a three-hour window for Danville residents to e-cycle unwanted electronics safely and help the Danville Rotary at the same time.  According to the Daily Item, the e-cycling event will be at the Service 1st Federal Credit Union on Route 11, on May 11^th from 10am til 2pm.  Items accepted will include computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers, printers, CD players, phones, radios, computer monitors and more.  TVs, and household appliances will not be accepted.  There is no charge to e-cycle May 11th, but the Danville Rotary will be taking donations via cash, check or online through Venmo.

Next month, there will be a three-hour window for Danville residents to e-cycle unwanted electronics safely and help the Danville Rotary at the same time.  According to the Daily Item, the e-cycling event will be at the Service 1st Federal Credit Union on Route 11, on May 11^th from 10am til 2pm.  Items accepted will include computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers, printers, CD players, phones, radios, computer monitors and more.  TVs, and household appliances will not be accepted.  There is no charge to e-cycle May 11th, but the Danville Rotary will be taking donations via cash, check or online through Venmo.

SPORTS

NASCAR  Sunday
At Dover International Speedway, Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag and the  Monster trophy as a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing at Dover, after a victory as an owner last week at Talladega when Tyler Reddick got the win.  Kyle Larson was 2^nd, Martin Truex, Jr. 3^rd , Kyle Busch 4^th and Chase Elliot rounded out the top 5.

MLB
Braves 4               Guardians  3
A’s  7                   Orioles  6
Mets  4                 Cardinals  2
Nationals  12        Marlins  9
Yankees  15         Brewers 5
Giants  3              Pirates  2
Phillies  8             Padres  6
Red Sox  5                     Cubs  4
MLB Today
Yankees vs Orioles  6:35pm
Phillies vs LA Angels  9:38pm
Pirates  vs A’s  9:40pm ESPN+

NBA Playoffs
Knicks  97                76ers  92   NY leads 3-1
Clippers  116    Mavericks  111 tied 2-2
Pacers  126                Bucks  113 IND leads  3-1
Timberwolves  122  Suns 116 
                        MIN wins series 4-0


NBA Tonight
Celtics vs  Heat  7:30 TNT BOS leads 2-1
Thunder  vs Pelicans 8:30pm  OKC  leads 3-0
Lakers vs Nuggets  10pm TNT DEN leads 3-1
NHL
Avalanche 5         Jets  1  COL leads 3-1
Canucks  4                     Predators  3 VAN leads 3-1
Rangers  4            Capitals  2  NYR win series 4-0
Oilers  1               Kings 0 EDM leads  3-1
NHL Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning  vs Florida Panthers 7pm ESPN FLA leads 3-1
Dallas vs Vegas  VGK leads  2-1

UNOFFICIAL STATE ELECTION RESULTS

In yesterday’s Primary Election, with no major opposition to their seats most state candidates are matched up for a November race.  According to the Sun Gazette, US Representative Dan Meuser of Dallas and Democrat Amanda Waldman will face each other along with a match-up between U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, of Howard and Zach Womer.  State Sen. Gene Yaw, of Loyalsock Township, state Rep. Jamie Flick, of South Williamsport and state Rep. Joe Hamm, of Hepburn Township, secured their Republican nominations and will run this fall unopposed.  Any write-in candidates that may have qualified for the Democratic nomination for Senate will be determined after the election results are officially tallied.

MAN THREATENS FAST FOOD EMPLOYEES IN SHAMOKIN DAM

A man from New Jersey is in custody after he threatened employees at a McDonalds in Shamokin Dam on April 15th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 31 year old Andrew Augustus Vanucci arrived at the restaurant on North Susquehanna Trail  at about 10:30 and began yelling at one employee and making threats.  After Vanucci left the property he started calling the victim and the store, further threatening other employees.  When police arrived and interviewed Vanucci, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was charged with misdemeanors of terroristic threats, harassment and more, his preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29^TH.

BOBWHITE QUAIL TO BE RESTORED IN PA

The Pennsylvania Game Commission previously partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation and was awarded a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that will enhance habitat diversity and allow a northern bobwhite quail population to return to PA. There was a recent quail release that is considered the starting point for quail restoration for the whole state. According to the NWTF the PGC and partners have prepared the habitat to translocate dozens of wild northern bobwhite quail from Florida, Kentucky and Virginia to a 18,000-acre Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA.

ARMY RESERVE VETERAN FROM MUNCY LAID TO REST IN ARLINGTON

A 72 year old Muncy man who served a combined 42 years in the US Army Reserves, was a Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm veteran, and a distinguished leader and mentor, was given full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery earlier this month after his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  According to the Sun Gazette, during his career, Retired Command Sgt. Major Thomas “Tom” Donohue Sr. had been awarded the Legion of Merit Award, the Bronze Star and the distinguished Order of Saint Martin.   A memorial service was recently held in Muncy to honor Donohue’s life and service.

PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

In the Pennsylvania primary election and with no opposition in the Senate race, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and Republican Dave McCormick will go up against each other this November. In the state attorney general race, former state Auditor Eugene DePasquale is set to win the Democratic primary according to unofficial results and he’ll oppose York County District Attorney Dave Sunday who is projected to win the Republican nomination. As votes are tallied for the Republican presidential nominee in the Keystone state, Donald Trump is the presumptive GOP winner. For a full list of the unofficial results for Lycoming County go to lyco.org/vote.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES FOR UNION COUNTY MAN

A computer crime task force has uncovered another suspect from Union County handling child pornography. According to North Central PA dot com, detectives investigated the computer of 39-year-old Gregory Thomas of Century Village and discovered what police called child sexual abuse materials.  He was charged with felony counts of the sexual abuse of children and numerous other charges.  Thomas is in jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

THREE INJURED IN SNYDER COUNTY ACCIDENT

Authorities report three people were injured Sunday night after an accident on Route 522 in Middlecreek Township. According to state police 32 year old  Jordan Stavely was driving north on 522 and collided with another car that was along the shoulder.  Stavely, the driver of the other car, 65-year-old Phillip Bolig of Middleburg and his passenger, all suffered minor injuries.  No word on charges filed or whether they were hospitalized after the Snyder County accident.

PENN COLLEGE SET TO GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR SPRING

Three commencement ceremonies are set next month for Pennsylvania College of Technology for more than 725 potential graduates for the Spring 2024 semester.  According to the school the ticketed events will be livestreamed and held at the Community Arts Center in Downtown Williamsport.  The first will be Friday May 10^th at 3pm for students from the School of Business, Arts & Sciences and the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.  Saturday will have two ceremonies at 10am and 1:30pm both for students from the School of Engineering Technologies .  Michael Charles Carpenter, of Wellsboro, will be the student speaker on May 11^th at the 1:30pm ceremony.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Montgomery  16  Muncy  3
Canton  5             Cowanesque Valley  4
NP Mansfield 2    Wellsboro 0

Girls Softball
St John Neumann  20  CMVT 16
Shamokin  13       Montoursville  12
Hughesville  5      Warrior  Run  4
Montgomery  19  Sullivan County  5
Cntrl Mountain  3  Jersey Shore  2 /10
Cntrl Columbia  22 Lewisburg  5
NP Liberty  16     Wellsboro  0
Bucktail  8                     Northwest  4

NBA Playoffs 1^st Round
Timberwolves  105     Suns  93  MIN 2-0
Pacers  125                   Bucks  108  1-1
Mavericks 96               Clippers  93   1-1
NBA Tonight 1^st Round
Heat vs Celtics  7pm  TNT  Boston leads 1-0
Pelicans  vs Thunder  9:30pm  TNT  OKC leads 1-0

MLB

Guardians  4       Red Sox  1
Pirates  2              Brewers 1
Reds  8                 Phillies 1
Dodgers  4          Nationals  1
Yankees 4           A’s  3
Angels  7            Orioles  4
Giants  5              Mets 1

MLB Tonight
Mets vs Giants  3:45pm
Baltimore vs LA Angels  4:07pm
Phillies vs Reds  6:40pm
Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh  6:40pm
A’s vs Yankees  7:05pm

NHL Playoffs 1^st Round
Rangers 4             Capitals  3
Panthers 3            Lightning  2
Avalanche  5        Jets  2
Predators  4          Canucks  1

NHL Tonight Playoffs 1^st Round
Bruins  vs Maple Leafs  Game 3 – 7pm ESPN tied 1-1
Golden Knights vs Stars  Game 2  9:30pm ESPN VGK lead 1-0
Kings vs Oilers  10pm Game 2  10pm TBS  EDM  leads 1-0

FATAL FIRE IN UNITYVILLE

A woman from Unityville perished in a house fire Saturday.  According to a statement by the Lycoming County Coroner, 78 year old Shirley Puderbaugh of 4047 Route 239 was discovered to be the victim of the fire that started just before 9:30am.  Fire personnel are still investigating the blaze, and PA State police Fire Marshall will release information about the origin of the fire and Puderbaugh’s cause of death when it becomes available.

MURDER SUSPECT’S ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE MAKES BAIL

A Williamsport woman, previously accused of helping Troy Bailey Sr. to conceal his involvement in the double homicide in Williamsport on January 11 was granted bail at a late Friday afternoon hearing.  According to the Sun Gazette, 43 year old Sandy Perez is set to be released on $75,000 unsecured bail under intense supervision. There has been no date set for her release.  Perez is facing multiple charges including criminal conspiracy in kidnapping, receiving stolen property, and obstruction of justice. Bailey was accused of the murder of Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Jr.. There has been no trial date set for Bailey.

REAL ID LAW COMING IN 2025

A new date for Pennsylvania to enforce the Real ID law will be May 7 of 2025.  According to WHTM, the Real ID law was passed in 2005, but enforcement of it has been pushed back 20 years. PennDOT says that once the law is official, a Real ID will be required to board a plane or to enter a federal facility or military base.  A Real ID will not be required to vote, drive, access hospitals or the post office, or have access local and state courts.  Get the details about the Real ID at dmv.pa.gov.

ATV OWNERS CAN PURCHASE  TRAIL PERMIT

Those with Pennsylvania registered ATVs  who want access to the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, formerly the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, have until Memorial Day to buy a permit for 40 dollars.  According to DCNR, permits are required to use the designated PennDOT and State Forest Connector Roads with access to a 650-mile riding area including parts of Clinton, Lycoming, Potter and Tioga counties.  The ATV will operate through the conclusion of the 2025 riding season.  Visit DCNR’s website for more information about ATV riding opportunities in state forests at DCNR.pa.gov.

WATER RESCUE IN UNION COUNTY RESULTS IN ONE FATALITY

A woman from Minersville died Saturday after a boat she was in capsized on the Susquehanna River at about 7:50pm.  According to the Daily Item, a rescue was called in to Silo Lane, Union Township, Union County, for a man and woman who had fallen into the water and police say  the man was found quickly, but 37 year old Melissa Cummings wasn’t found until after 9m when life saving measures were unsuccessful.  The Union County Coroner said Cummings was taken to Evangelical Hospital and later pronounced dead after 10pm.  The cause of death is listed as an accident.

TWO ALARM FIRE IN SHAMOKIN SUNDAY

A two alarm fire struck a Shamokin winery Sunday around 5pm.  According to the Daily Item, Shamokin fire crews arrived at Firehouse Winery, formerly Liberty Hose Company at 211 East Sunbury St and found heavy smoke coming from the building with fire eventually extending to the second floor and some parts of the third.  There were no injuries reported and there is no danger to the public.  After Liberty Hose company vacated the East Sunbury Street location, the site was transformed into the restaurant and winery in 2021.

FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

In an effort to fund a program at the Lycoming-Clinton County Joinder Board to help reduce gun violence, the Lycoming County Commissioners approved a grant for over $189 thousand dollars from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Lycoming-Clinton Co-Responder Initiative.  According to the Sun Gazette, the  program will assist Lycoming Regional Police and the L:ock Haven City police to embed a mental health crisis worker into law enforcement to be available to co-respond to law enforcement issues that involve someone with a mental health issue or drug problem.  The hope is that in addition to curbing gun violence, it can also lower the rate of hospitalizations and incarceration.

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE IN LEWISBURG NEXT SUNDAY

There will be a sensory friendly movie event in Lewisburg next Sunday.  According to North Central PA dot com the 2016 film Trolls will be shown on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the Campus Theatre, in  Lewisburg, as part of a Geisinger autism initiative.  Part of  the film’s audio will be adjusted to make music and sound effects quieter, and it will be shown in a dimly lit room instead of the complete darkness of a traditional movie theater. Doors will open at 12:30pm. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to fund future screenings. Families may bring or purchase snacks.

SPORTS

NASCAR
Geico 500 Talladega Motor Speedway
* Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway sunday, sneaking over the line after front-runner Michael McDowell attempted a block to hold the lead but crashed with the finish line in sight.
* Brad Keselowski was 2^nd, Noah Gragson 3^rd, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr 4^th and Alex Bowman rounded out the Top 5
* It was the first time that Michael Jordan, co-owner of the Reddick’s team, along with Denny Hamlin, have  been at the track to witness a victory.

MLB

Guardians  6        A’s  2
Red Sox  6                     Pirates  1
Phillies  8             White Sox  2
Nationals 6                    Astros 0
Yankees  5                     Rays  4
Reds  3                 Angels  0
Orioles  5             Royals  0
Dodgers  10          Mets  0

MLB Tonight
Brewers  vs Pirates  6:40pm
Phillies vs Reds  6:40pm
Mets vs Giants  9:45pm ESPN+

NBA East

Celtics  114          Heat  94
Clippers  109       Mavericks  97
Bucks  109                     Pacers  94
Thunder  94         Pelicans  92


NBA Playoffs Tonight
East 1^st Round Game 2
Magic  vs Cavaliers  7pm
76ers  vs Knicks  TNT
West 1^st Round Game 2
Lakers  vs Nuggets  10pm TNT

NHL 

Panthers  3                     Lightning  2
Rangers  4            Capitals  1
Jets  7                   Avalanche  6
Canucks  4                     Predators 2


NHL Playoffs Tonight
East 1^st Round Game 2
Maple Leafs vs Bruins   7pm ESPN
Islanders  vs Hurricanes 7:30pm ESPN2
West 1^st Round Game 1 
Golden Knights  vs Stars  9:30pm  ESPN
Kings vs Oilers  10pm ESPN

ONE PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY IN MILTON SHOOTING

Police in Milton are still investigating Tuesday’s double shooting near the 10 block of Broadway that sent both victims to Geisinger Medical Center.  According to the Standard Journal, Milton Police and EMS first responders assisted the two victims Tuesday afternoon around 4pm.  During an investigation, Police discovered a firearm at the scene with an altered manufacturer’s serial number and with a search warrant for Rodriguez Lassalle’s Broadway Street residence, they found a 9mm Diamondback firearm with an altered serial number.  Lassalle was taken into custody for felony possession of a firearm arraigned and committed to Northumberland County Prison. Call the Milton Police Department if you have information that will help the investigation, 570-742-8757.

FUGITIVE ARRESTED AFTER 220 TRAFFIC STOP

A 26 year old woman from Lock Haven was recently charged with hindering an investigation after Lycoming Regional police stopped her car along Route 220 near Jersey Shore with a Lock Haven man who was a known fugitive in her car.  According to the Lock Haven Express,  Makayla Wetzel was stopped December 1^st at about 1:30am and 33 year old Mubarik Graves was forced from the car at gunpoint.  He was then jailed on the felony charges he previously faced.  Wetzel also was also charged for having a controlled substance.  She waived her preliminary hearing and posted 25 thousand dollars bail.

LOCAL PENNSYLVANIA LAUNDRY LOCATION IN CITY TO CLOSE

A federally required notice to close several Pennsylvania industrial laundry facilities, including one in Williamsport has been filed with the state Department of Labor & Industry.  According to PennLive, Paris Uniform Services projected the date to close the Harrisburg, Bradford, DuBois, and the 333 Rose Street location in Williamsport is June 30^th.  The closures are a result of a sale of the business to Cincinnati-based Cintas Corp., and are expected to take away about 138 jobs across the state.

HORSEBACK RIDING FACILITY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

A non-profit horseback riding facility in Montgomery that offers therapeutic riding sessions for riders with special needs and other traditional riding activities is looking for volunteers as they begin their spring season.  According to North Central PA dot com, Sunny Brook Meadows with 10 horses on site, is looking for helping hands to maintain upkeep and help breathe new life into the stables.  Individual volunteers and groups, can log hours at the stable to work with the horses or assist outside the arena or in the office.  Volunteers under 12 must have an adult with them.  Check out sunnybrookmeadows.com for information about volunteering.

SAYRE MAN ARRESTED FOR HAVING METH LAB IN HIS HOME

A man from Bradford County who police were investigating for making and selling methamphetamine earlier this year has now been charged with operation of a methamphetamine lab out of his Linden Street home in Sayre.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were alerted to suspicious trash outside of 44 year old Sean Hall’s home that they found contained precursor chemicals for making methamphetamine and it was seized in a trash pull for evidence.  Police say Hall was tracked attempting to purchase pseudoephedrine products 47 times in the last year, and was successful at purchasing it 29 times.  He is being held at the Bradford County Prison on $200,000 monetary bail.

US MARSHALS SEEK A SHAMOKIN MAN

A Shamokin property at 21 N. Market St. was raided Wednesday morning after members of the US Marshals  Fugitive Task Force sought a suspect they believed was there, but the apprehension was unsuccessful.  According to the Standard Journal, the owners of the business at that location said the fugitive was not a legal resident of the property.  Police shut down Market and Diamond Streets for about two hours during the raid and were later reopened to vehicle and foot traffic around noon.  52 year old Matt McElhone of Shamokin was charged with disorderly conduct for shouting vulgarities at police during their presence there yesterday.  The search for the original suspect is ongoing.

MIFFINBURG POOL NEEDS APPLICANTS FOR LIFEGUARDS TO OPEN

The Mifflinburg Community Pool may not be able to open this year without employees and lifeguards to maintain the facility safely.  According to the Daily Item, Mifflinburg borough council members voted to open the pool at North Fifth Street if they could find enough employees, saying they need to fill 22 summer positions with only 14 applicants, so far.  Borough officials say there will be employment interviews within a week, along with lifeguard certification courses, and if they can hire enough staff, the pool will open on May 25 and will remain open until Aug. 18, with rates and hours to be determined.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER FRIDAY

A fun evening is planned for Friday as Lycoming College’s Beta Phi Gamma sorority hosts a fundraising event for annual Relay for Life a nationwide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  According to North Central PA dot com, the community is invited to the Keiper Recreation Center for a variety of activities and a chance to sign up as a team to participate in the relay, with walkers taking turns around a track non-stop, to symbolize that cancer never sleeps.  There will be a signature Luminaria Ceremony to honor those who have been lost and to support those who fight.  The evening is from 4pm to 8pm and features a Taylor Swift theme.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Jersey Shore 5  Danville  4
Shikellamy  9  Lewisburg  2

HS Softball
South Williamsport  17  Bloomsburg  2

College Wrestling
The Nittany Lion Wrestlers are hosting the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center this Friday and Saturday.  19 Penn State athletes have qualified to compete in the event.

MLB
Red Sox  2          Guardians  0
Orioles  4            Twins  2
Mets  9                 Pirates  1
Braves  5            Astros  4
Yankees  6          Blue Jays  4
Nationals  2        LA Dodgers  0
Phillies  7            Rockies  6
MLB Today
Cleveland vs Boston  1:35pm

NBA Playoffs
76ers  105  Heat  104
Bulls  131  Hawks 116
NBA Friday 8^th seed games
Bulls vs Heat  7pm ESPN
Kings vs Pelicans  9:30pm TNT

NHL
Lightning  6        Maple Leafs  4
Islanders  5         Penguins  4
Stars  2                 Blues 1
Coyotes  5           Oilers  2
NHL Tonight
Kraken vs Wild  7pm ESPN
Oilers vs Avalanche  9:30pm  ESPN

DRUG CHARGES LEAD TO STATE PRISON

A Williamsport woman who pleaded guilty to drug charges that were connected to the death of a 30 year old city woman in July of 2020 was sentenced in Lycoming County court this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, Kijifa Anderson was given 27 months to 15 years in state prison for one count of delivery of a controlled substance, but the charge of drug delivery resulting in death was withdrawn.  Police say Darcia Stewart died in the backyard of her Eldred Street home just a few  hours after purchasing an unidentified drug from Anderson.

POLICE SEEK MISSING JERSEY SHORE MAN

A Jersey Shore man is missing and police are seeking his whereabouts.  According to North C entral PA dot com, the Lycoming Regional Police Department says 64-year-old David Benis and his German shepherd left for a trip to Pittsburgh Tuesday morning around 6:30am and never arrived at his son’s home.  Police say family members say Benis has several medical issues.  If you have information, call Lycoming County Regional Police Department.

NEW FACILITIES ON THE WAY FOR THE  LYCO CORONER

The Lycoming County Coroner may finally have adequate space to work after the Williamsport City Council recently said construction can begin after approving a building land development plan.  According to North Central PA dot com, Charles E. Kiessling Jr. said many people and agencies worked hard to plan and design a proper facility to handle day to day operations as well as help with emergencies while working with other county coroners through mutual aid agreements in the area.  Kiessling also said the new building will allow autopsies to be performed in Lycoming County again, a service that has not been available here since 2008.  There will be an addition to the existing structure at 3341 Wahoo Drive for a total of 12,922 square feet.

FISHING WITH FLICK AND SLAUGHTER SATURDAY

Area families can “Fish with Flick and Mayor Slaughter” this Saturday at Lycoming Creek.  According to the Sun Gazette, State Rep. Jamie Flick and Mayor Slaughter invite kids ages 4 to 16 years to come can come to the creek across the street from Bowman Field, near the Original League baseball field in Williamsport and pair up with a parent or mentor for a Mentored Youth Trout Day and learn how to fish.  Younger anglers from 4-6 will learn about fishing basics with a special activity organized by the local Trout Unlimited chapter.  Partners will offer short clinics and activity stations at the beginning of the event that will go from 10am til 2pm April 20^th.  Get your required fishing permit online at huntfish.pa.gov.

DOUBLE SHOOTING IN MILTON

There was a shooting reported in Milton Tuesday that shut down the 10 block of Broadway around 4pm.  According to the Standard Journal, multiple police and emergency responders arrived on the scene, where one victim was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, and police say an ambulance responded downtown to treat a second shooting victim who was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Police activity was then reported at a fast food restaurant parking lot outside of Milton, but no word on whether there are suspects in custody this morning or the condition of the victims.

ALLEGEDLY IMPAIRED WOMAN STRIKES PEDESTRIANS

A woman from Sunbury with a 12 year old child in the car was charged after police say she was allegedly impaired and hit two pedestrians who were crossing in the street on April 10th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 49 year old Erin Wagner was driving at South Seventh and Market streets and struck an 83 year old man with a walker and a36 year old man who were crossing  the intersection.  The men were transported to to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville with suspected moderate to serious injuries.  Police said they noticed Wagner seemed impaired and through a breath test report she had a .235 blood alcohol level.  She faces felony aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, DUI and more, and is free on 75 thousand dollars bail.

PRESIDENT BIDEN CAMPAIGNS IN PA THIS WEEK

President Joe Biden was in Scranton yesterday for the first of three days in the Commonwealth.  According to WHTM, Biden talked about inflation and elevated interest rates despite low unemployment, as well as higher taxes on the rich.  The President heads to Pittsburgh this morning, then back to Washington until he returns for an event in Philadelphia.  Biden is taking advantage of campaigning in PA, since former president Donald Trump is in New York City for his criminal trial this week.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SCIENCE RESEARCH GRANT

A 300 thousand-dollar grant for 15 students to participate in a paid, eight-week Summer Research Partners Program in the sciences has been awarded to Susquehanna University.  According to the university, the three year-grant will support wages, housing, research supplies and conference travel for students who will be able to spend their summer in a full-time, faculty-mentored research position. The grant was made possible by the Sherman Fairchild Foundation.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Muncy  19                      Sullivan County 4
Montoursville 10           Danville 0
Canton 9               Troy  7
NP Mansfield  3  Sayre  2
Millville 5             St John Neumann  1

PIAA HS Softball
Jersey Shore  16  Danville 3
Muncy  15                     CMVT  0 /4
Loyalsock  12       Midd-West  2 /5
Montoursville 16           Lewisburg  5  /6
Warrior Run 11    Southern Columbia  2
Shikellamy 8        Williamsport 6
Neumann 20         Millville 5
Shamokin  12       Milton  2
South Wmsprt 12          Berwick 0 /3

MLB
Guardians  10     Red Sox 7
Orioles  11          Twins 3
Phillies  5            Rockies  0
Blue Jays 5         Yankees  4
Mets  3                Pirates  1
Braves  6             Astros  2
Dodgers  6          Nationals 2
MLB Today
Minnesota vs  Baltimore  1:05pm
Pittsburgh vs NY Mets  1:10pm
Rockies vs Phillies  6:05pm
Cleveland vs Boston  7:10pm

NBA Playoffs
West
Lakers 110          Pelicans  106
Kings  118          Warrior 94
NBA East Tonight
Miami  vs 76ers 7pm ESPN
Atlanta  Chicago  9:30pm ESPN

NHL
Senators  3           Bruins  1
Capitals  2                     Flyers  1
Blue Jackets  6    Hurricanes 3
Gldn Knights  3  Blackhawks 1
Canucks  4           Flames  1
NHL Tonight
Toronto vs Tampa Bay 7pm TNT
Pittsburgh  vs NY Islanders  7pm
St Louis vs Dallas  9:30pm TNT
Edmonton vs Arizona 10pm