FLOOD WATERS IMPACTING AREA ROADS

Flooding is still impacting roadways in some area counties.  According to PennDOT, as of last night in South Williamsport, there is still a lane restriction at Second Avenue  between East Second and Sylvan Dell Park Road in the borough.  In Northumberland County, there is a new trouble spot at Route 405 in Turbot Township between Susquehanna Trail and the Milton Borough line, and Shakespeare Road between Hobbes Road and Route 45 in East Chillisquaque Township remains restricted with flooding as well.   In Union County,  River Road between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road in White Deer Township also has flood conditions to contend with.

MAN WHO ABANDONED CAR AFTER A POLICE CHASE IS ARRESTED

A driver who eluded police after a thirty minute high speed chase around the city, and abandoned the car used in the pursuit in the Newberry neighborhood Wednesday night, has been taken into custody.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 20 year old Kyle Alexander Grugan who is on probation for a firearm violation, didn’t stop when Lycoming Regional police attempted to stop him for a traffic violation at Mahaffey Lane and Green Avenue in Old Lycoming Township about 9:15 p.m and a high speed chase started that lasted over 20 minutes and wound around the city until Grugan got away.  After a tip came in about an abandoned Chevy Cobalt found at the 2700 block of Grand Street, police got a search warrant for the address they believed was Grugan’s and arrested him for felony fleeing police, reckless endangerment and more. He is at the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

TURBOTVILLE ARMED ROBBERY

A gunman surprised a person who was getting off of work Wednesday night at the 4600 block of Route 54 in Turbotville  at about 8:30pm, attempting to rob them.  According to the Sun Gazette, the victim was able to run from the altercation into the Valero and called 911 before anything was stolen or anyone was injured.  Police say the suspect who attempted the armed robbery fled the scene with a silver handgun and wearing camouflage clothing.  If you have information call the Milton state police at 570-524-2662.

WWII MEMORIAL IN MIFFLINBURG TO BE REFURBISHED

Craftsmen from Finleyville have begun working on the memorial in Mifflinburg this week, in an effort to restore the Union County World War II Honor Roll at Mifflinburg Community Park.  According to the Daily Item, the North Fifth Street location is on the original site of the draft board in 1940.  According to the Union County Veterans Foundation the smaller panels have been taken to be refurbished and the large panels will be worked on on-site.  About 19 thousand dollars in funds were raised for the restoration that is expected to be complete by Memorial Day.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN SNYDER COUNTY

There was another fatal car accident this week in Snyder County.  According to State police at Selinsgrove, 63-year-old Glenn Bossinger from Thompsontown, Juniata County was driving on Route 235 on Wednesday at about 6pm.  Troopers say Bossinger may have been traveling at excessive speed before he spun out on a wet road and hit a tree, the impact of which destroyed his vehicle.  Officials had Route 235 closed for almost 2 hours while they investigated the crash.  The Snyder County Coroner pronounced Bossinger dead at the scene. 

STATE POLICE SEEK A TURBOTVILLE BURGLARY SUSPECT

A burglary took place at the Turbotville Great Value store earlier this month and state police are looking for a suspect.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say the Great Value store along State Highway 54 was burglarized last spring.  Authorities say the suspect took off with an undisclosed amount of cash, an air conditioner, a broom, a cash register server and register parts, as well as an ATM, a lottery ticket machine and computer monitors.  If you have information that could lead to the arrest of this suspect or suspects, call State police at Milton, 570-524-2662.

ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

PennDOT announced $20 million in investments for an early round of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding is part the commonwealth’s commitment to providing Pennsylvanians with transportation options that are cleaner, safer , and more reliable.  Twenty-nine projects in 19 counties across the state were selected to fill in gaps on the Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. The $20 million federal investment is part of the $171.5 million PennDOT will receive and distribute for EV charging infrastructure over five years through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS DURING ECLIPSE MONDAY

If you happen to be driving next Monday during the solar eclipse that is set to darken the skies between approximately 2pm and 4pm, the Pennsylvania State Police, PEMA and the PA Turnpike commission  advise motorists to be aware of conditions on the roadway especially if you are traveling toward Erie in northwestern PA.  State Police will be directing traffic off of the interstate shoulders and out of the rest stops Monday afternoon for safety reasons.  The City of Erie will have one of the longest periods of darkness from the eclipse as they are in the path of totality.  To find a location to watch the eclipse in western PA Monday go to Visit Erie dot com.

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians  4       Twins  2
Pirates  7             Nationals  4
Cardinals  8        Marlins 5
Game 1  Tigers  6        Mets  3/11
Game 2  Mets  2           Tigers  1

MLB Today
Toronto vs  NY Yankees  1pm
Orioles  vs Pittsburgh  4pm
Mets vs Cincinnati  6:30pm AppleTv+
Phillies vs Washington  6:45pm

NBA
76ers  109           Heat  105
Knicks  120        Kings  109
Mavericks  109  Hawks  95 
Warriors  133     Rockets  110
Clippers  102      Nuggets  100
NBA Tonight
Portland vs Washington  7pm
Sacramento vs Boston 7:30pm NBATv
Knicks vs Chicago  8pm
Minnesota vs Phoenix  10pm  NBATv

NHL
Panthers  6          Senators  0
Penguins  4         Capitals  1
Islanders  4         Blue Jackets  2

NHL Tonight
Flyers  vs Buffalo  7pm
NY Rangers  vs Detroit  7pm
Washington vs Carolina  7pm

NHL Saturday
Lightning vs Penguins  1pm ABC
Flyers vs Columbus  7pm

NCAA Women’s Final 4 Tonight
(3) NC State  vs (1) South Carolina  7pm ESPN
(3) UConn  vs (1) Iowa 9pm ESPN
NCAA Women’s Championship  Sunday, April 7^th – 3pm

NCAA Men’s Final Four Saturday April 6
(11) NC State  vs (1) Purdue  6:09pm TBS
(4) Alabama vs (1) UConn  8:49pm TBS
NCAA Men’s Championship Monday, April 8^th –  9:20pm

SOME CHARGES DROPPED FOR MAN ACCUSED OF DOUBLE HOMICIDE

Charges including six counts of forgery and three counts of identity theft have been dismissed against Troy Bailey, Sr., the man in jail as the shooter in the deaths of Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Jr. in Williamsport earlier this year,  but will face trial for theft by deception and making false statements.  According to the Sun Gazette, Bailey had used his son’s social security number to obtain employment and public assistance benefits, while his son serves a life sentence in Philadelphia for murder since 2019.  District judge Christian Frey dismissed the charges after being unable to determine whether Bailey, Jr. had given his father consent to use his information.  Bailey Sr. is awaiting trial on the double homicide that occurred January 11^th, no date has been set.

TWO ACCIDENTS BACKED UP ROUTE 15

Two accidents happened moments apart at Route 15 and Pinchtown Road Monday morning which caused a backup on Route 15 while officials cleared the scene.  According to the Sun Gazette,  Clinton Township fire officials responded to the first crash at about 9am in which a Saturn allegedly pulled out in front of a Sheetz tanker truck heading north and was struck.  A few minutes later in the same location, a Kia was struck from behind by a van traveling southbound on Route 15.  All four occupants of the vehicles involved in the two crashes were transported by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport with minor injuries.  State police have begun an investigation into the wrecks.

CHECK DISPUTE BETWEEN PRODUCTION COMPANY, WINERY

The owner of Spyglass Ridge Winery says a dispute over a check sent to pay entertainment at the venue that the production company believed to be invalid, has brought about an investigation.  According to the Daily Item, the winery owner, Tom Webb says the company who represents a band that they had hired, questioned the validity of the 24 thousand dollar check they had sent for payment and called state police.  Webb says he spoke to state police recently and was made aware of the situation and says the two parties are on the way to resolving the issue.  No charges have been filed.

BLIGHTED GROUND EARMARKED FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS

The former Susquehanna Supply property in Williamsport is set to be converted into athletic fields after the Lycoming County commissioners approved a blight remediation program for the multi-field complex for $1 million.  According to North Central PA dot com,  22 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that have been set aside specifically for recreation with  the one million dollar commitment from the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and the City of Williamsport also contributing $1 million to the project, with funds secured from ARPA.  Construction for seven fields for youth baseball, softball, and Penn College athletics is set to begin in June.

MOTHER FATALLY STABBED BY TEEN OVER PHONE DISPUTE

A thirteen year old girl from Wilkes-Barre was taken into custody last week after she stabbed her bother and fatally stabbed her mother during an argument over her phone.  According to North Central PA dot, court records say 13 year old Lataya Powell called 911 after the incident happened Friday at about 12:30pm, and first responders found 44 year old Tameeka Tucker deceased with multiple stab-wounds, along with a wounded 11 year old sibling nearby.  He was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley and is expected to survive.  Police say while in custody, Powell expressed disbelief that she killed her mother, but was charged with criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence for throwing the knife she used onto a neighbor’s property.

BUCKNELL STUDENT DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION

The death of the student Saturday at Bucknell University is under investigation, but no additional details will be released, according to the Union County Coroner Dominick Adamo.  Officials said the student found Saturday at an address on University Avenue was identified as 22-year-old Christian Samay of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey who was set to graduate this spring.  Bucknell University President John Bravman cancelled classes yesterday over the tragedy.  Police do not consider Samay’s death suspicious and counselors are available for those students and community members who need support 570-577-1604.

SURVEY WORK TO START ON ROUTE 15 THIS MONTH

A survey crew is set to work soon in Lycoming County along Route 15 in both directions in Armstrong and Clinton townships. According to PennDOT, starting April 22^nd, a crew will kick off survey work to continue through May 10^th on Route 15 between Old Montgomery Pike Road and Route 54. The shoulder work should have no impact on traffic, as they are on the site Mondays through Fridays between 6:30am and 3pm, weather permitting. You can check conditions on major roadways 24/7 at 511PA dot com.

TROUT DERBY THIS WEEKEND IN PAXINOS

Children and their families are invited to the pond at the 13^th hole at Indian Hills Golf Club in Paxinos for a two-day trout derby on April 6^th and 7^th starting at 9am both days. According to the News Item, fishing poles will be available for children up to age 12 to use for free, and there will be free hotdogs and other snacks for participants. John Grundon, a co-owner of Indian Hills Golf Course said about 100 children participated in last year’s derby, and those who want to pre-register this year can call 570-554-5650. 

SPORTS

NCAA Women’s Basketball Monday Elite 8/Regions 2&3
Caitlin Clark led her team to a victory last night in Albany, NY
Iowa 94                                 LSU 87
UConn has made it to the Final 4 a record 23 times
UConn 80             USC  73
NCAA Women’s Final 4 Friday, April 5
(3) NC State  vs (1) South Carolina  7pm
(3) UConn  vs (1) Iowa 9pm

NCAA Men’s Basketball Saturday 4/6
Final Four
(11) NC State  vs (1) Purdue  6:09pm TBS
(4) Alabama vs (1) UConn  8:49pm TBS
NCAA Men’s Championship Monday 9:20pm 4/8

NBA
Celtics  118                           Hornets 104
Grizzlies  110        Pistons  108
Pacers 133                            Nets  111
Magic  104                            Trail Blazers 103
Hawks  113          Bulls  101
Suns  124             Pelicans  111


NBA Tonight
Milwaukee vs Washington 7pm
Oklahoma City vs 76ers  7:30pm TNT
Dallas vs Golden State 10pm TNT

MLB
Mariners  5            Guardians  4
Pirates  8                Nationals 4
Orioles  6               Royals  4
Reds  6  Phillies  3
Tigers 5                  Mets  0
Yankees  5            Diamondbacks  2
Dodgers  8             Giants  3

MLB Tonight
Cincinnati vs Phillies 6:40pm TBS
San Francisco vs LA Dodgers 10:10pm TBS

NHL
Penguins  5            NY Rangers  2
Islanders  4                           Flyers  3

NHL Tonight
Washington vs Buffalo  7pm
Pens vs NJ Devils  7pm
Chicago vs NY Islanders  7:30p