OLD LYCO SUPERVISOR STEPS DOWN

Old Lycoming Township Supervisor David W. Shirn resigned as board Chairman as of Monday and a resignation letter was read by Supervisor Justin Kastner at Tuesday’s meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, Shirn’s letter thanked the taxpayers and noted that an environment of disrespect and threats from previous employees led to the decision to step down after 6 years as supervisor and 47 years with the fire department.  Kastner said they appreciated Shirn’s contribution to the township. A third supervisor is expected to be appointed within the next two weeks.

SALLADASBURG ELEMENTARY TO CLOSE

Even with public and online support of keeping the building open, Jersey Shore School Board voted 6-3 in favor of closing Salladasburg Elementary School Monday night.  According to WNEP, in an effort to save money, the students will be moved to Jersey Shore Elementary.  Last year, the school board voted not to close Salladasburg Elementary School, instead choosing to redistribute class size, but after a cooling off period in August, the decision to close has happened  According to the Sun Gazette, parents and community members at the meeting Monday expressed disappointment and sadness at the decision, saying concerns should be about the children and the school board seems to think only about the costs.

HEATING OIL THEFT IN CENTRE COUNTY

Police are investigating the theft of home heating oil earlier this month in Centre County.  According to Pennsylvania State police in Rockview, 125 gallons of heating oil was stolen sometime between October 31^st and November 1^st from a home on Lower Gyp Road in Benner Township.  Police are seeking leads and information about the theft or any suspects.  Call stae police if you can assist the investigation 814-355-7545.

TROUT RUN SEEKING DONATIONS FOR CLAM STEAM FUNDRAISER

After devastating flood damage from Tropical Storm Debby, the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company continues to work toward funding the restoration of their facilities.  They will be holding their 65^th annual Clam Steam on Sunday, December 1^st in a new location, 98 Upper Powy’s Road in Cogan Station.  The fundraising event will feature raffles consisting of various items and the company is seeking donations from the community to help support them, either through merchandise, in-kind donations, gift baskets or other gifts.  Email TRVFC16 @ icloud.com and find out how you can help keep Trout Run fire trucks rolling.

SUNBURY MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO ABDUCT WOMAN

A man from Sunbury is in custody after police say he attempted to abduct a female from the city.  According to the Daily Item, police reports say the victim mistook the car of 66-year-old Leroy Benner for an acquaintance and got in the vehicle about 9:30am last Friday.  Benner allegedly grabbed the woman and would not let her out of the car, driving to an area near Shikellamy High School where he attempted a sexual assault, but she escaped and rand tyo a nearby house.  Police are investigating several reports of a man attempting to get women to get into his car along all near Fourth and Market Street, which could be related to Benner.  He is in Benner in Northumberland County Jail awaiting an arraignment today.  Call Northumberland County 911 if you have information or video footage of the incident near Route 890 or Cider Press Road.

GALETON MAN ARRESTED FOR GUN THREAT

A man from Galeton is in county jail after threatening the mother of his child with a gun.  According to state police, 33 year old Jamie Lee Hignutt pointed a gun at the woman October 31^st around 9:45pm saying he wanted to kill her in their West Main Street home.  Police were called and charged Hignutt with  terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment. He is awaiting a preliminary hearing in Potter County Jail, unable to post bail, according to court records.

MCCORMICK INVITED TO WASHINGTON NOW

A spokesperson for Senator Chuck Schumer says David McCOrmick along with Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona have now been invited to attend freshman orientation.  According to the Tribune Review, some media outlets declared McCormick the winner in an upset victory Friday, but his opponent, Senator Bob Casey, has not yet not conceded.  At last count 59 year old McCormick, of Pittsburgh, leads by 40,000 votes with a margin of 49% to 48.4% over Casey.

CRIME WATCH IN SUBURY TO RETURN

A Crime Watch program will return to Sunbury after city officials approved a new plan for the city this week.  According to  Police Chief Travis Bremigen, his plan is to form various Crime Watch groups across the city and assign a police officer to be in charge of the sections.  Training would be provided so that volunteers would also help address code issues. The public will be updated soon about how to submit a letter so they can get involved in 2025.  The program would identify where privately owned cameras are located and also foster relationships with city businesses so that timely issues can be addressed.

SPORTS

NBA
Magic  114                     Hornets  89
Hawks  117          Celtics  116
Pistons  123         Heat  121
Knicks  111                   76ers  99
Suns  120             Jazz  112
Warriors  120       Mavericks  117
NBA Tonight
Celtics vs Nets  7:30pm
Bulls  vs Knicks  7:30pm
Cavaliers vs 76ers  7:30pm
Pelicans vs Thunder  7:30pm ESPN
Grizzlies vs Lakers  10pm ESPN

NHL
Jets  6                   Rangers  3
Devils  4               Panthers  1
Oilers  4               Islanders  3
NHL Tonight
Red Wings vs Penguins  7:30pm TNT
Kings vs Avalanche  10pm TNT/Max
NHL News
The Winnipeg Jets made NHL history with their 6-3 victory at the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, becoming the first team to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season.NFL Thursday Night Football
Commanders vs Eagles 8:15pm PrimeVid

HS Football State Playoffs  Friday
PIAA First Round
Class 6A
State College vs Williamsport
BYB Game of the Week/Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network
Quad A Juniata vs Shamokin
Class A  Muncy vs Lackawanna Trail @ Scranton
District 4 Championships  Friday
AAA – Lewisburg vs Danville
AA – Warrior Run vs Troy @ Mansfield U

PICTURE ROCKS FIRE DISPLACES FAMILY

A family from Picture Rocks escaped their Route 864 home without injury Saturday after a fire broke out in their chimney and spread to the walls.  According to the Sun Gazette, volunteers from Picture Rocks along with firefighters from Hughesville, Muncy Area and Hillsgrove had the Wolf Township fire under control in about 20 minutes but the family has been displaced temporarily but have a camper on their property to use.  The Red Cross was on the scene and are also providing emergency assistance to the family.

DEMS HAVE MAJORITY IN PA LEGISLATURE

Cambria County voters last week re-elected Democrat Frank Burns to a ninth term and will unofficially keep Democrats leading the lower chamber of the Pennsylvania Legislature 102 to 101.  There are 20 new members combined in the House and Senate.  Republicans still control the Senate with a 28-22 majority.  Republican challenger Amy Bradley was attempting to flip the seat but the hand count – enacted after ballot scanners malfunctioned Tuesday morning –  showed a fewer than 1,000 vote different in Burns’ favor;  16,623 to Bradley’s 15,687 in the 72nd Legislative District.  According to the Daily Item, Burns has a record of breaking with leadership and voting conservatively on hot-button issues.

VETERANS DAY EVENTS THIS WEEK

Today is Veterans or Armistice Day and events are still coming up after a weekend honoring our local veterans in North Central PA.  This Friday there will be a free breakfast buffet at the American Legion Post 1 at 10 East Third Street in Williamsport hosted by State Representative Jamie Flick of the 83^rd District.   Register by going on line to repflick.com forwar d slash events.  The North Shore Railroad will honor veterans with its annual Veterans Day Salute today at 11am.   Work will pause across the entire railroad system for one minute of silence, followed by a long horn blast from the locomotives in a tribute to U.S. military service members. 

TWO SENIOR SAILORS CAPSIZE ON ROSE VALLEY LAKE

Two Williamsport men with a lifetime of sailing experience were rescued from an accident on Rose Valley Lake Friday and authorities credit them wearing their life jackets kept the incident from turning tragic.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport firefighters along with Trout Run, Hepburn Township, Montoursville were called to a water rescue on Lake Road in Gamble Township on Friday just before 3pm for a capsized craft on the water.  The two men in their 70s had made it to shore and were treated for hypothermia at the scene, and one man was hospitalized at UPMC Williamsport.  The boat was recovered and brought to shore.

TROOPERS LOOKING FOR ROAD RAGE SUSPECT

A road rage incident on Route 35, in Penn Township October 9^th has state troopers from Milton investigating the Snyder County incident.  According to the Daily Item,  the drivers of a dump truck and a white utility van that ended with  the dump truck driver allegedly punching and choking the van driver over debris that had fallen from the truck and struck his vehicle.  The suspect who was described as between 5 ‘10” and 6 ‘ tall with a dark-colored beard and glasses  fled the scene.  Troopers are asking anyone that drove by, or has video surveillance footage from the incident to call state police at 570-374-8145. (incident PA2024-1309306)

PENNDOT CONTRACTOR WORKING ON ROUTE 87 THIS WEEK

There is an embankment stabilization project continuing today on Route 87 in Plunketts Creek Township.  According to PennDOT, a contractor will continue work between the Slabtown Bridge on Route 973 and Pier 87 Restaurant. Work includes excavation and preparation work for the sheet pile wall that will be placed to stabilize the embankment along the Loyalsock Creek. Work is expected between 6am and 6pm with  lane shifts and flagging where work is being performed.

TWO LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS TO STEP DOWN

Two members of the Little League International Board of Directors have announced they will be stepping down after 20 years of service to the organization.  According to North Central PA dot com, Mike Mussina and Chris Drury will conclude their years of service this month.  An election of two new At-Large Directors on the Little League International Board was held at the November 8^th meeting and Tony Reagins and Kristian Palvia were chosen as the newest At-Large Directors on the Little League International Board of Directors.   Steven P. Johnson, Little League International board chair noted his gratitude for the service of Mussina and Drury and noted the extensive experience of their two new directors which is vital to the goal of successfully navigating the past, present, and future courses of the Little League journey.

SPORTS

NFL
Panthers 20         Giants  17  (Munich Game)
Bills 30                 Colts 20
Chiefs  16            Broncos  14
Steelers  28           Commanders  27
49ers  23               Buccaneers  20
Eagles  34            Cowboys  6
Cardinals  31        Jets  6
NFL Monday Night  Football
Dolphins vs Rams  8:15pm ESPN

NBA
76ers  107            Hornets  105
Celtics  113          Bucks  107
Pacers  132          Knicks  121
Magic  121           Wizards 94
Heat 95                Timberwolves 94
Kings 127             Suns 118
NBA Tonight
Cavaliers  vs Bulls  8pm
Wizards vs Rockets  8pm
Nets vs Pelicans 8pm

NASCAR Championship
* Joey Logano held off Ryan Blaney over the final 20 laps to beat him for the Cup series title yesterday in Phoenix by 0.330 seconds.
* William Byron  was 3^rd, Kyle Larson 4^th, Christopher Bell 5^th.
* Blaney was trying to become the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson won five straight from 2006 to 2010.  Penske and Ford have won three consecutive Cup Series championships – Logano in 2022 and Blaney last year
* Logano became the 10th driver in NASCAR history to win three or more championships. 
Kyle Busch is the only other active driver with multiple titles.