FOUR ARRESTED IN WILLIAMSPORT FOR FENTANYL, FIREARMS POSSESSION

A Williamsport woman was stopped on suspected drug charges by the Lycoming County Narcotics Unit October 9^th which led to the arrest of three others allegedly involved in the purchase and possession of fentanyl.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Jocelyn Nicole Gardner-Fox and another woman were seen by detectives leaving a home on Park Avenue and were stopped at a gas station on High Street.  Police detained Gardner-Fox, on a warrant and found her to have drug parphrenalia.  Police went back to the Park Avenue  home with a search warrant and arrested  John Kyle Smith and Kyle Boynak on drug and firearm charges.  36 year old Cassandra Jene Hughes of Williamsport, who has felony convictions in Florida was found by police holding a firearm and was also charged.  All four suspects are in custody.

POLICE SEEK INFO ON CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FIRE

Police have opened an investigation into the fire that happened last week at Calvary Baptist Church on Washington Boulevard in Williamsport.  According to the state police fire Marshall, the damage is estimated to be at about 100 thousand dollars.  According to North Cetnral PA dot com, since the damage has not allowed the building to be cleared for use, church members gathered outside the building Sunday, thanks to the Muncy Baptist Church loaning the chairs for the service.  If you  have any information about Wednesday’s fire call state police at 570-368-5700.

DETOURS IN PLACE FOR CSVT PROJECT IN SNYDER COUNTY

Construction continues this week on the Southern Section of the CSVT project in Snyder County.  According to PennDOT, a portion of Eleventh Avenue in Shamokin Dam Borough and Monroe Township to be closed between North Susquehanna Trail and Park Road, as the contractor begins installation of steel beams for future the CSVT highway over Eleventh Avenue.  Watch for a detour in place utilizing Park Road for the project which is expected to last approximately three weeks.

NOMINATE A WATERWAY FOR RIVER OF THE YEAR

You can nominate your favorite waterway in Pennsylvania for DCNR’s Annual River of the Year Competition.  According to state officials, rivers and streams support Pennsylvania’s $17 billion-dollar outdoor recreation industry, provide habitat for wildlife, and anchor communities. You can vote through Monday, November 11, at 5pm with selected nominations voted on by the public beginning in late November.  GO to pawatersheds.org to nominate a river or waterway,  on the Grants and Awards webpage and clicking “apply”.  The Allegheny River was the winner of River of the Year in 2024.

UNDERCOVER OFFICERS ARREST MAN FOR MAKING DRUG DEAL

A 23 year old man set up a drug deal with an informant in Williamsport and was arrested by detectives from the Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit.  According to North Central PA dot com, Jaqua Strickland met with undercover officers near Third Avenue and Park Avenue after setting up the seal previously.  Strickland was then charged with delivery of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.  He is free on 50 thousand dollars bail with a future preliminary hearing.

FUGITIVE MAN FOUND IN VACANT HOME IN UNION TOWNSHIP

A Williamsport man being sought by police on several warrants in Lycoming County was located and taken into custody October 8^th inside a vacant home.  According ot the Daily Item, 25 year old Michael Good had fled a vehicle that had been stopped by Buffalo Valley Regional police on West Branch Highway in East Buffalo Township, and was later seen on a bicycle near Park Road in Winfield with police efforts to find h im being unsuccessful.  He was later located inside a home in Union Township.  Good with was arrested and charged with burglary, felony trespassing, resisting arrest, evading arrests and flight to avoid apprehension and more.

UNDEFEATED SHAMOKIN WINS COAL BUCKET FRIDAY

Fans of the Shamokin Indians football team won’t soon forget the history making win of the Coal Bucket last week.  The players delivered a 21-0 victory Friday  over Mount Carmel for the first time in 29 years.  According to the News Item, the team came back to town late Friday night with sirens blaring from several buses from Catawese Coach Lines – bringing people out of their homes to congratulate team members.  Coach Marc Persing and his players will now be hard at work preparing for the first round of the PIAA District 4 playoffs. 

MIFFLINBURG 5K TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HS LACROSSE TEAM

It’s time to prepare for the annual Mifflinburg Turkey Trot hosted by the Mifflinburg Area High School boys lacrosse team, to raise money for their equipment, team meals and bus meals for away games.  According to the New Item, activities surrounding the the 5k and Fun Run will be held Thursday, Nov. 28 with the 5k stepping off at 9am. A mystery individual is slated to dress up in a turkey costume and race along with competitors, and if runners bring a non-perishable food item for Hope’s Haven Food Pantry — they are able to line up ahead of the mystery turkey.  Age group medallions will be given to first, second and third place winners for both men and women.

SPORTS

PIAA D4
Girls Soccer Playoffs Today
Class 2A
Troy vs Hughesville  @ Loyalsock  6pm
Central Columbia vs Warrior Run  @ Loyalsock 8pm
Girls Soccer Playoffs  Tomorrow
South Williamsport  vs East Juniata  @ Bloomsburg HS  6pm
Muncy vs Millville  @ Central Columbia  6pm
Boys  Class A Tomorrow
Northumberland Christian  vs Southern Columbia  @ Bloomsburg HS  8pm
Benton vs Millville @ Central Columbia HS 8pm
Boys Class 2A Tomorrow
Lewisburg vs Wellsboro  @ Balls Mills Complex  6pm
Central Columbia  vs Midd-West  @ Balls Mills Complex  8pm

NASCAR Sunday
Strait Talk Wireless 400 Homestead-Miami
* Tyler Reddick won Sunday overtaking Ryan Blaney on the final turn to win and secure a spot in NASCAR’s winner-take-all finale in Arizona in two weeks, giving Michael Jordan’s team a chance to win another title a championship at Phoenix again after his first in 1993. 

* Denny Hamlin — a part-owner of Reddick’s car — was third. Playoff drivers took the top six spots, with Christopher Bell fourth, Chase Elliott fifth and William Byron sixth.

NFL
Eagles 37    Bengals  17
Browns  29  Ravens  24
Patriots  25  Jets  22
Falcons  31  Buccaneers 26
Bills  31      Seahawks  10
Chiefs  27  Raiders  20
49ers  30     Cowboys  24
NFL Monday Night Football
Giants vs Steelers 8:15pm  ABC/ESPN

MLB Tonight
LA leads the World Series 2-0
Dodgers vs Yankees 8:08pm FOX

NHL
Oilers  3  Red Wings  2
Devils 6  Ducks 2
Canadiens  4  Flyers  3
Avalanche  5  Senators  4
NHL Tonight
Oilers vs Blue Jackets  7pm ESPN+
Predators vs Lightning  7:30pm Hulu

ASSAULT CHARGES FOR TWO WILLIAMSPORT WOMEN

Two women from Williamsport entered a home and allegedly assaulted two others who lived there.  According to Williamsport Bureau of Police 22 year old Nahjay Ciarra Jackson and 25 year old An-Nisa Nichole Jones forced their way into a residence at the 600 block of Third Avenue during an argument October 16th.  The victim tried to block the entry of the women, but then Jackson chased the victim inside before she escaped the home.  Witnesses said she was hit several times by Jackson in the face and body while outside.  A second victim was assaulted when she tried to break up the fight.  Both Jones and Jackson are being charged with criminal trespassing, simple assault, and harassment and have been jailed in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

WEST MILTON MOM ARRESTED FOR ARGUING ON CHILD’S BUS

A woman from West Milton is facing disorderly conduct charges after she entered her children’s school bus September 19^th and shouted obscenities.  According to State police at Milton, 37 year old Jennifer Lynn Reppert was allegedly angry that children got off the Union County bus without waiting for special needs children to exit first, and despite being told not to enter the vehicle, she did and became argumentative.  Police say video surveillance is consistent with reports from witnesses.  The woman also faces misdemeanor charges of unauthorized school bus entry.  Her preliminary hearing is October 29^th.

POLICE SEEK DRIVER IN MANURE SPILL

After the manure spill on Tuesday that shut down a lane of traffic and required plowing from PennDOT to clear it from I-180 west, police are seeking the identity of the driver who is responsible.  According to the Facebook Page representing the Montoursville Police Department they have an image of the driver and are asking for help identifying him to they can question him about the spill that occurred near Indian Park at about 2:30pm.  If you have information that could help the investigation, call 570-368-2488.

FEMA DEADLINE SOON FOR T.S. DEBBY VICTIMS

The deadline for flooding victims of Tropical Storm Debby to apply for assistance from FEMA is approaching.  According to the SUN Gazette, after federal approval for assistance for individuals affected by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 9 or 10 in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties the window for applications closes November 12^th.  The remaining Disaster Recovery Center is at the Valley Christian Church, 146 Maple St., Westfield. Officials remind homeowners to specifically check furnaces and other cold weather appliances that might have been damaged from the storm.

FUR FARM VANDALS MUST STAY IN PENNSYLVANIA

The two suspects from Massachusetts arrested for releasing hundreds of mink October 19^th from a Northumberland County fur farm are in jail, but must stay in Pennsylvania if they post bail.  According to the Daily Item, 25 year old Christopher Legere, and 27 year old Cara Mitrano, were charged with felony agricultural vandalism, criminal mischief, damage to property, cruelty to animals and more after they were apprehended at a traffic stop in Ralpho Township and questioned.  This is the second act of vandalism at the Stahl Fur Farm in a year. Legere and Mitrano are due in court next week.  An anonymous letter was posted to the website of the North American Animal Liberation Press Office claiming responsibility for the attack.

HURRICANE HELENE BENEFIT IN SUNBURY

A benefit to help victims of Hurricane Helene will be held in Sunbury on Saturday at Cameron Park. According to the Daily Item, the Hope for the Hills Benefit Concert will have free admission with area acts throughout the day from 10am til 10pm.  Each band will be performing in partnership with a local business that is providing funding for their performance.  There will be a basket auction and other opportunities to donate money and supplies for hurricane victims.  Cameron Park is on Market Street.  Found out more at “benefit for Hurricane Helene Victims”  in Sunbury on Facebook.

DANVILLE FIRE POLICE MEMBER PASSES WHILE ON DUTY

A man from Danville who was a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Police passed away while working at a primary school Halloween event Tuesday night.  According to WOLF, 95-year-old Robert Myers Sr was at the Danville Primary School’s trunk-or-treat event when a fellow officer found him unresponsive when he didn’t return from a break around 7:30pm. Bystanders attempted lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful.  Myers served as past president of the Goodwill Hose Company and had been with the Fire Police since 1975. He was predeceased by his wife and son, but is survived by another son and three daughters. 

COAL BUCKET FOOTBALL IN MOUNT CARMEL WILL BRING CROWDS

Some high school football rivalry games will be played this weekend, including the Coal Bucket game between Shamokin Area, who are 9-0, and Mount Carme who are 7 and 2 after the last games of the regular season. Administrators from the schools say thousands of people are expected at the 73rd annual matchup with tickets available at the school through Friday at 1pm.  Joseph Eroh, who played in the first Coal Bucket game in 1951, will participate in the ceremonial coin toss before the game Friday at 7pm at the Silver Bowl at Mount Carmel.  WKMC’s YouTube channel will broadcast the game.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
BYB HS Football Game of the Week
“Battle of the Bridge”Loyalsock vs Montoursville  6:30 pregame/7pm Kickoff
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network

NFL Thursday Night Football
Rams 30     Vikings 20
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Bengals 1pm CBS
Ravens vs Browns  1pm
Jets vs Patriots  1pm
Bills vs Seahawks  4:05pm FOX
Chiefs  vs Raiders 4:25pm  CBS
Cowboys vs 49ers  8:20pm NBC/Peacock
Monday Night Football 10/28
Giants vs Steelers  8:15pm  ESPN /ABC

NHL
Red Wings  5        Devils  3
Panthers  3                     Rangers 1
Avalanche 5         Utah HC 1
NHL Tonight
Islanders vs Devils 7pm ESPN+
Penguins vs Oilers  9pm  ESPN+

NCAA Football
Pitt  41  Syracuse  13
NCAA Football Saturday
Notre Dame vs Navy 12pm ABC/ESPN+
Temple vs East Carolina 2pm ESPN+
Penn State  vs Wisconsin  7:30pm NBC/Peacock

NASCAR Sunday
Straight Talk Wireless 400
1:30pm Pre-Race/2:30pm Green Flag
Top 8 drivers  1-Christopher Bell, 2-Kyle Larson, 3-William Byron, 4-Joey Logano, 5-Denny Hamlin, 6-Tyler Reddick, 7-Ryan Blaney, 8-Chase Elliot.

CHURCH FIRE ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

There were no injuries reported in a fire that broke out at the Calvary Baptist Church on Washington Blvd in Williamsport last night.  According to the Sun Gazette, firefighters from Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville, Loyalsock Township and South Williamsport responded to the fast moving two alarm fire near Packer Street just after 8pm.  Church members say they had just left the building from a Bible study when there was a scanner call about the blaze at the 135 year old building where witnesses say smoke was pouring from the basement.  Fire was brought under control around 9:30pm but crews worked the hot spots after that. 

EARLY VOTING COUNT

Early voting has brought about more than 1 million votes cast in Pennsylvania already.  According to the Center Square, that as of 8am yesterday more than half of the 1.8 million ballots requested have been returned with more than 9 million residents of the Commonwealth registered to vote.  The Department of State says ballots from Democrats total almost 650 thousand with 40 percent yet to be cast, from Republicans – just over 300 thousand ballots have come back with 57 percent unreturned.  As far as Independent voters in Pennsylvania, there is a total of 1.4 million registered, making those supporting votes some of the most important in the General Election for PA.  Voter registration was complete on Monday, October 21^st.

ENERGY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Funding for energy improvements in the state have been secured thanks to the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America or REAP program.  According to the Sun Gazette, US Senator Bob Casey confirmed that a portion of 24 million dollars in federal funds are earmarked for expansion for access to clean energy for farmers and small businesses in PA , including a 415 thousand dollar investment for the Pajama Factory to install a solar photovoltaic system which turns light into electric power.  That installation could potentially save the business over 12 thousand dollars per year.

SEALANT SATURDAY COMING SOON

Penn College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will hold their free clinic for children next month, dubbed “Sealant Saturday”.  According to a press release from the college, Saturday November 9^th volunteer dentists and dental hygienists will serve children and teens ages 7 to 18 – with appointments – for free education, oral screenings and sealants.  Penn College has hosted sealant Saturday since 2003 and have given more than 1000 patients free care.  Appointments can be made by calling 570-320-8007.  Get information about the program online at www.pct.edu/dentalhygiene.

MUNCY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HARRASSING MINORS

A Muncy woman was arrested for terroristic threats corrupting the morals of a minor, drug possession and more after she approached a group of juveniles offering to sell them marijuana and ended up threatening them.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 46 year old Trina Mae Bogart threatened and used racial slurs in front of the four youth on August 2^nd along East Water Street.  Bogart waived her preliminary hearing and posted 5 thousand dollars bail. 

INMATE ASSAULTS ANOTHER

A 19 year old inmate at the Bradford County Prison is facing more charges after he kicked another man for allegedly stealing his commissary and bragging about it.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police say Judah Nathias Porter of Troy kicked the victim who was doing pushups so hard it knocked him unconscious, with witnesses saying that there was no argusment or fight before the incident.  Porter was originally jailed for a burglary charges in Towanda but now will be charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment.  A judge set Porters bail at 85 thousand dollars.

CAMP MOUNT LUTHER REACHES FUNDRAISING MILESTONE

A Mifflinburg summer camp facility has announced that they have surpassed their goal of one million dollars in capital campaign funding while working on their challenge goal of 2 million dollars.  According to a press release from Camp Mount Luther, donors, volunteers, congregations, and community partners helped reaise the funds planned to be used for facility improvements including a new bath house to be ready for summer of 2025.  Camp facilities are used for retreats and other church, community, and civic group meetings, including fifth grade outdoor education in the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. More information is available at campmountluther.org.

MAPLE PRODUCTS MAP AVAILABLE IN PA

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Soccer Playoffs
Girls Class 2A
Hughesville 12     Montoursville 0
Cntrl Columbia 8           Loyalsock 1
Warrior Run  2     Bloomsburg  1
Troy  4                 Williamson  0
Boys  D6 Class 3A
Hollidaysburg  1  Central Mountain 0
Boys D2-4  Class 4A 
Wilkes-Barre  2    Williamsport  1

NBA
Hawks  120          Nets  116
Magic  116                     Heat  97
Bucks  124                     76ers  109
Suns  116             Clippers 113
Warriors  139       Trail Blazers 104
NBA Tonight
Celtics vs Wizards  7pm
Spurs vs Mavericks  7:30pm TNT
Thunder vs Nuggets  10pm TNT

NHL
Capitals 6             Flyers  3
NHL Tonight
Devils vs Red Wings 7pm ESPN+
Panthers vs Rangers  7pm ESPN+
Avalanche vs Utah  9pm ESPN+

NFL Thursday Night Football
Vikings vs Rams  8:15pm PrimeVidMLB World Series
Game 1 Friday 8:08pm
Yankees vs Dodgers  FOX

ANOTHER MINK RELEASE IN ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP

Two people have been arrested for releasing 200 minks from Stahl Fur Farm in Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County According to the state police, 2 residents of Massachusetts were arrested Thursday for the crime committed overnight at the fur farm which was seen on video surveillance footage.  Suspects, 27-year-old Cara Mitrano and 25-year-old Christopher Legere are being held and awaiting arraignment at Northumberland County prison.  They are being charged with agricultural vandalism, criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking, cruelty to animals, burglary, and criminal trespass.  This incident is similar to the release of mink last September at the same location, but no arrests have been made in that case.

WARRANT OUT FOR 70 YEAR OLD WHO SOLD DRUGS TO INFORMANT

There is a warrant out for a 70 year old man from Williamsport who police say sold drugs to an undercover informant two times earlier this year.  According to the Sun gazette, Leonard Brooks of West 4^th Street is facing felony charges of possession of narcotics with intent to deliver, after an undercover officer said he exchanged money for crack cocaine once last April and another time in May.  The charges were filed last week in Williamsport which also included two charges of criminal use of a communication facility.

PRISON ESCAPEE LOST RIGHT TO APPEAL

The man who escaped from the Chester County Prison only to be captured 2 weeks later, has lost his appellate rights after the case came to trial while he was missing from law enforcement.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Danilo Cavalcante escaped from custody shortly after he was incarcerated and the 30 day window for an appellate review expired before his attorney could file the appeal to his first-degree murder conviction in Superior Court.  Cavalcante remains jailed, serving his life sentence at SCI Greene – south  of Pittsburgh.   After his capture in August he pleaded guilty to escape, burglary, and firearms violations and must serve an additional 15 to 30 years in state prison.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NOVEMBER 5^TH

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5^th General Election in Pennsylvania.  You are eligible to register to vote if you have been a citizen of the US for a month, and a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you’ll vote for 30 days, and be 18 years old on November 5^th.  You can register in person, online or even at the DMV.  You must provide identification like a PA driver’s license, a PennDOT ID card number or the last four digits of your social security number.  Lycoming County residents should go to lyco dot org under voter services for information about registering to vote and polling locations.  

MOUNT CARMEL FIRE SUNDAY

There was a two-alarm fire in Mount Carmel last night that damaged multiple residential properties.  According to the Standard Journal, the fire at 145 S. Chestnut St was called in before 9:45 p.m. Sunday. It took about 45 minutes to have the fire under control but fire officials say they worked inside and outside at the Chestnut street residence  to extinguish hot spots until after midnight.  No civilian  injuries were reported in the fire but Mount Carmel fire officials say one firefighter was evaluated for suspected exhaustion.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN MAINESBURG

A 75 year old man from Mainesburg was killed in an accident last Wednesday along Route 6.  According to state police Ronald Padleski was pulling off from the side of Route 549 in his Jeep, about to turn left onto Route 6 east, when he was hit by a tractor trailer traveling west on Route 6, driven by 58 year old Patrick Powers of Mansfield.  Police say Padleski was wearing his lap and shoulder belt, but was taken to UPMC in Wellsboro where he died from his injuries.  An investigation has been opened about the crash.

FUNDING FOR POLE BARN AT HUGHESVILLE FAIRGROUNDS

Funding has been approved by the Lycoming County Commissioners for the construction of a 6,000-square-foot pole building for housing animals at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville.  According to North Central PA dot com, the 260 thousand dollar grant contract was approved with the Lycoming County Fair Association to use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to build the barn that will be used during showmanship competitions and livestock exhibitions.  Two buildings in the agriculture area will come down to make room for the new facility.  It may then also be used during the off-season for a farmer’s market.

MITTEN TREE EVENT IN LAURELTON

The West End Library in Laurelton is holding a mitten tree event.  According to the library’s social media pages, beginning Thanksgiving week, the facility will be collecting children’s hats, scarves, and mittens or gloves for the mitten tree that is available during library hours at their 45 Ball Park Road location.  The collecting of warm clothes for kids will go on two weeks through December 17^th.  The donations will then be given to the Mazeppa Manna Food Pantry.  Get details at unioncountylibraries.org.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Commanders  40           Panthers  7
Jaguars  32                    Patriots  16
Bills  34                Titans  10
Bengals 21                     Browns  14
Lions  31              Vikings  29
Eagles  28             Giants  3
Chiefs 28              49ers  18
Steelers  37           Jets  15
NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens vs Buccaneers  8:15pm  ESPN/ABC
Chargers vs Cardinals  9pm ESPN+

MLB
NLCS Game 6 
Dodgers  10          Mets  5  LA wins series 4-3
* On Saturday , Yankees defeated the Guardians (5-2) in the American League Championship Series and face the Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday October 25^th on FOX

NHL
Jets 6                    Penguins 3
Avalanche  4        Sharks  1
Kings  4                Ducks  1
NHL Tonight
Lightning vs Maple Leafs  7:30pm  NHL Network

NASCAR
South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
* Joey Logano got the checkered flag, Christopher Bell 2^nd, Daniel Suarez 3^rd, William Byron 4^th, Alex Bowman Rounded out the top 5.
*Top 4 Drivers head to next round – Logano (locked into the Championship 4 positon), Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, William Byron. 
*2 Races remain in the round of 8 including drivers Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliot.

WNBA Finals
NY Liberty  67     MN Lynx 62 /OT 3-2
NY claims their first WNBA title