THREE JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR THEFTS IN MIFFLINBURG

The Mifflinburg police department has arrested three juveniles they say broke into cars throughout the borough overnight on August 19th.  According to police reports, the male suspects who are ages 11, 14 and 16, were captured on video surveillance cameras and sought by police after reports of theft of property from local cars and residential porches.  Mifflinburg officers apprehended the suspects after midnight August 20^th in the area of Community park.  The teens were charged with theft from a motor vehicle, loitering and prowling, and will face other charges from the Union County Juvenile Probation department.  They were released to the custody of their guardians.  Restitution has not yet been determined.

JERSEY SHORE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DISMISSED

After a 5 hour hearing Tuesday, the dismissal of Jersey Shore’s Athletic Director, Serena Henry will stand, pending the possibility of an appeal.  According to the Sun Gazette, the school board held the public hearing at Henry’s request and upheld their prior decision of dismissal in light of the evidence they say shows multiple incidents of incompetence according to Section 514 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code; including purchasing of equipment, scheduling transportation and communicating with colleagues in a timely manner.  Henry’s supporters were at the hearing and spoke in her favor as athletic director . Henry says she was “targeted” by the administration and held to standards that other employees were not.

VAPE DETECTION FOR LEWISBURG SCHOOLS
There are vape detection systems in place at Lewisburg Area School District as students come back to class this week.  According to the Daily Item, around August 14^th the district installed the Halo vape detection systems in the high school and middle school for a total cost of $66,665.59 which was funded by capital project funds.  Other schools in the region are also considering vape detectors.  Shikellamy school district was recently awarded a $47,680 Safe Schools Targeted Grant they plan to use to install the detectors in high school and middle school bathrooms.

VINTAGE TROLLEY FROM KNOEBELS HAS A NEW HOME

A 1906 vintage trolley car used by guests for over 80 years at Knoebles amusement resort was delivered to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum last Wednesday for their use.  According to the Daily Item, the rare, semi-convertible #33 streetcar was built by J.G. Brill for the Shamokin & Mt Carmel Electric Railway Company which served the anthracite coal communities in Northumberland County before it was used as a cottage and later for storages and other uses at Knoebels beginning in 1938.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum did not announce their immediate plans for the vintage trolley.

COUPLE BREAKS IN TO EX’S HOME, STEALS BLANK CHECKS

A warrant is out for the arrest of a woman from Milton and an Elmira New York man who were charged with felony burglary trespass and forgery after they broke into the woman’s ex-boyfriend’s Williamsport home and stole money and blank checks. According to North Central PA dot com,21 year old Adrianna Yazmine Caddell, and 19 year old Benjamin David White, were seen  leaving Justin Jackson’s home on Aberdeen Road on July 31 as he was coming back home. Jackson discovered a break-in and called police.  They say the couple cashed forged checks amounting to hundreds of dollars. Charges against Caddell and White are filed at the office of District Judge Christian D. Frey. 

THREE INJURED IN I-80 ACCIDENT SUNDAY

Three people from Ohio were injured in a crash along I-80 Sunday allegedly caused by a man from Dallas who veered out of his lane, striking another car.  According to State Police in Milton, 49 year-old Michael Cole of Dallas, drifted across the line around mile marker 195 on I-80 West before striking the rear of the car driven by 31year-old Crysta Rolling of Ohio, who lost control of her car and struck a tree.  Rolling and two passengers, who were all wearing seatbelts, were taken to Geisinger for treatment, but there is no information released about their condition today.  Cole was not injured, but was cited with a traffic violation.

ANIMAL RESCUE OWNER CITED FOR NEGLECT

The owner of an animal rescue facility has been charged with neglect after a humane society police officer inspected the premises and found larges dogs living in unsanitary conditions and in need of veterinary care.  According to the Daily Item, a complaint was received against Ann Gibbs, the owner of K9 Hero Haven in Herndon, by the state Bureau of Dog Law Warden who inspected the facility in June.  During a follow- up inspection in August, the animals were still in unsatisfactory conditions.  Gibbs was charged with misdemeanor neglect of multiple dogs.  Her preliminary hearing is October 3^rd.

WELLSBORO CAR RALLY IS ON NEXT MONTH

The 46th Annual Waste Management STPR Super Regional Car Rally is coming back to Tioga and Potter Counties September 15^th and 16^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, the annual event features two days of racing on forest roads in the region and two Friday stages on Waste Management, Inc. property, near Wellsboro – those point scores will count towards the American Rally Association East Regional Championship series. Each STPR rally team has a driver and co-driver, or navigator, who only have one chance to review the course at public speed before the race.  Registration is open until September 14^th.

SPORTS

MLB

Cardinals 6          Pirates 4
Cubs 6                  Tigers 4
Brewers 8             Twins 7
White Sox 5         Mariners 4
Royals 4               A’s 0
Giants 8                Phillies 6
Reds 9                  Angels 4 Game 1
Reds 7                  Angels 3 Game 2
Padres 4               Marlins 0
Rays 6                  Rockies 5
Orioles 7              Blue Jays 0
Yankees 9           Nationals 1
Braves 7               Mets 0
Red Sox 7            Astros 5
Dodgers (3) and Guardians (1)
suspended in the 2^nd  due to rain and will resume today at noon.

MLB Draft League
*Williamsport Crosscutters suffered another loss to the State College Spikes on the road last night 8-7.
*Williamsport Crosscutters return home tonight and will attempt to break the Spikes’ sweep of the series at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35 first pitch.
Little League 2023 World Series
Game 29 – Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) 9               Curacao (Caribbean) 1
Game 30 – Needville TX (Southwest) 1                    Seattle WA (Northwest) 0
Game 31 – Mexico 2    Japan 0
Game 32 –  ElSegundo CA (West) 5                          Nolensville TN (Southeast) 3
Little League Today
Game 33 International Semi-Final
Curacao (Caribbean) vs Tijuana Mexico 3pm Lamade
T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby 5pm Volunteer
Game 34 US Semi-Final
Seattle, WA (Northwest) vs ElSegundo, CA (West) 7pm Lamade
LL Saturday
Challenger Exhibition Game (Presented by Eggland’s Best) 10:30am Volunteer
Challenger of Lancaster County LL vs New York Division 8 LL Challenger Division from Syracuse
NFL PreSeason Tonight
Steelers vs Falcons 7:30pm – Atlanta
Colts vs Eagles 8pm – Philadelphia

WHEREABOUTS OF CUBAN COACH STILL UNCLEAR

The investigation continues into the Cuban Little League Coach who disappeared from the International Grove complex last Saturday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, Jose Perez was seen in surveillance video getting into a car driven by someone else along Route 15 outside the Little League Complex around 11pm August 19^th.  According to Penn Live, reports from an entrepreneurial magazine say Perez has been spotted in Barcelona, Spain, and officials surmise that Perez may be seeking to change his visa status. The relationship with the Cuban Baseball Foundation and Little League International remains strong, there was an agreement recently signed to work together through 2025.

OVERTURNED TRUCK LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

Police charged a Michigan truck driver for drug after he overturned his rig Saturday morning at the Route 973 off ramp and they found suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle.  According to the Sun Gazette, police went into the cab of the truck driven by 44 year old Deangelo Colen who overturned on the west off-ramp of Route 15 South.  When police went to obtain the registration and insurance information, a white crystal substance was seen in the console, after which a search warrant was obtained.  Lycoming Regional Police allegedly found four bags of the drug and charged Colen with possession of a controlled substance and  summary traffic violations after he was discharged from UPMC Williamsport for minor injuries. He is in Lycoming County prison in lieu of bail.

MOLD COULD DELAY CLASSES AT ASHKAR

Mold has been detected in the Ashkar Elementary School after storms brought about a few leaks in the building, and classes may be postponed while they await test results from a recent clean-up.  According to the Sun Gazette, Superintendent Dr. Mark Stamm said in a letter to parents that if test results on mold spore levels are not back by Thursday, Ashkar Elementary families may have to delay returning to school until the air quality results are satisfactory.  No other schools in the East Lycoming School district are affected.  The Ashkar PTA Welcome Back Night has been rescheduled to Monday, August 28^th and all teacher in-service activities scheduled for this week have been moved to the high school.

WELLSBORO TO HOLD FLY-IN BREAKFAST

The Labor Day weekend Fly-in Breakfast will be held September 3^rd in Delmar Township, Tioga County.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Canyon Pilots Association annual event will be at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport 112 Runway Road in Wellsboro.  The public can watch pilots arrive for the breakfast and talk to them about their planes.  Proceeds from the breakfast are used to help support youth over 16 who are interested in aviation.  The fly-in will feature various full-size aircraft, weather permitting, airplane rides for a fee and a raffle for helicopter rides.  Email [email protected] for information.

MAN INJURED IN WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING

A man was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday after Williamsport police say shots were fired near the 800 block of High Street at about 1:45am. According to the Sun Gazette, an unidentified male victim was privately transported to the hospital before police arrived at the call location and processed evidence found there.  Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect and are looking for more information surrounding the incident, email [email protected].

TROOPER WHO ALLEGEDLY CAUSED CRASH TURNS HIMSELF IN

The off-duty state trooper who allegedly caused a fatal crash that killed a Tioga County teacher February 11^th, has turned himself in and was charged with vehicular homicide by PA Attorney General Michelle Henry.  According to the Sun Gazette, investigators say Michael J. Brown was traveling west in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 6 in Sullivan Township when he allegedly attempted to pass a vehicle by crossing the double yellow line, and struck an oncoming vehicle at the crest of a hill.  Forty seven year old Christine Woodward, a 15 year teacher from Troy area Schools was the victim in the crash.  Authorities say Brown also suffered significant injuries and was hospitalized in Sayre after the crash.  His bail was set at 50 thousand dollars.

ONE LEGAL CLAIM AGAINST LITTLE LEAGUE DROPPED

One of the legal claims in the lawsuit brought about by the family of a Little League baseball player from Utah who fell from a bunk bed last year during the Little League World series against Little League and John Savoy and Son Inc. of Montoursville, was dismissed in a Philadelphia common pleas courtroom last week.  According to Penn Live, Judge Linda A. Carpenter dismissed amended claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress brought about by the father of the player who fell, saying he did not see the accident occur. No word from the judge on the request to dismiss the suit brought on by Little League and Savoy who requested to move the case to Lycoming County where the accident happened.  After the incident in 2022, all upper bunks in Little league dorms were moved to the floor.

GRANT TO HELP FIGHT HOMELESSNESS IN UNION/SNYDER COUNTIES

A grant has been awarded to the Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA) to assist families facing immediate housing issues.  According to the Standard Journal, 20 thousand dollars was provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and PA Housing Finance Agency through Home4Good Homeless Initiative, to provide diversion strategies through community partners for families instead of them being forced to use emergency housing or homeless shelters which can cause immediate trauma in some cases.  The CAA’s mission is to reduce poverty in Union & Snyder Counties through self-sufficiency initiatives.

SPORTS

MLB
Cubs 7                 Tigers 6
Phillies 10           Giants 4
Pirates 11            Cardinals 1
Mets 10               Braves 4
Astros 9               Red Sox  4
Mariners 14        White Sox 2
A’s 6                    Royals 4
D’backs 4            Rangers 3
Padres 6              Marlins 2
Reds & Angels postponed for wet grounds in Anaheim.

2023 Little League World Series
Game 21 – Curacao (Caribbean) 2                   Venezuela (Latin America) 1
Game 22 – Seattle WA (Northwest) 6              Nolensville TN (Southeast) 2
Game 23 – Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) 10       Tokyo (Japan) 0
Game 24 – Needville TX (Southwest) 3        ElSegundo CA (West) 1
Little League Today
Game 25 Mexico vs Venezuela (Latin America) 1pm Volunteer
Game 26 Nolensville TN (Southeast) vs Henderson NV (Mountain) 3pm Lamade
Game 27 Tokyo (Japan) vs Panama 5pm Volunteer
Game 28 El Segundo, CA 9West) vs Smithfield RI (Metro) 7pm Lamade

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are in State College tonight and tomorrow, then return home Thursday night for the 3^rd game in the series with the Spikes at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35 first pitch.

NFL PreSeason Monday Night Football
Commanders   29         Ravens  28

POLICE LOOK FOR CAR BREAK-IN SUSPECTS

Police in Pine Creek Township are reporting numerous overnight break-ins to cars on private property this week.  According to North Central Pa dot com, Crimewatch reports that thefts that involved removing currency from unlocked parked cars happened in residential areas of Avis Borough, Wayne Township, Pine Creek Township, and Dunnstable Township.  If you heard or saw anything suspicious, or have surveillance video from August 14^th or 15^th overnight that might help police find the suspects, email police @ pinecreekpd.org.  Residents are reminded to lock their cars when valuables like money, wallets and electronics are inside the vehicle.

WATSONTOWN MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A Watsontown man was arrested for having pornographic images on his cell phone after a co-worker inadvertently saw images on the man’s phone.  According to the Sun Gazette, 55 year old Todd Victor Getz was about to show a co-worker a picture of a fallen tree and when the pictures came up, the co-worker saw the pornographic image of a minor child and later called police.  Getz was found by the Computer Crime Unit to have hundreds of images of minor children stored on his phone.  He was arraigned on 629 felony charges of possession of child pornography and two counts of tampering with evidence.  He is free on 20 thousand dollars bail.

SINK HOLE CLOSES PENN STATE PARKING DECK

A sink hole closed a parking deck on Penn State’s University Park campus yesterday.  According to State College dot com, officials from Centre County Emergency Alerts and Information closed the Eisenhower Parking Deck just before noon to evaluate a sinkhole. No vehicle or pedestrian access is permitted on Eisenhower Road, and Penn State Transportation Services and asked people to avoid the area. But yesterday afternoon, parking permit holders for the building were taken by small groups to remove their vehicles and those unable to move their cars due to safety concerns had transportation home and back to campus provided today.  Eisenhower Deck is used for faculty and staff parking and was not being used for student move-in.

PA RAIL GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN

PennDOT has announced the application period is open for the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) for those interested in investments within Pennsylvania’s Freight rail network.  The two grant programs are funded through the Multimodal Fund created by Act 89.  Find applications through 4pm September 1^st, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website.  esa.dced.state.pa.us.

BLOOMSBURG MAN CHARGED AS HABITUAL DUI OFFENDER

A man from Bloomsburg has been charged as a habitual offender after he was stopped for DUI while driving with a suspended license on June 29th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 32 year old Samuel Johnson was spotted at a gas station on East Seventh Street and was recognized by Bloomsburg police, who pulled him over once he got back on the road.  Police say Johnson admitted he knew he had a suspended license tha he lost for two previous DUIs in Locust Township in 2017 and in Catawissa in 2018.  A person is charged as an habitual offender after driving with a suspended license at least 3 times.

CHEMICAL CASTRATION AS PAROLE CONDITION INTRODUCED IN PA

A senator representing Cambria, Center and Clearfield Counties has introduced legislation in Harrisburg proposing chemical castration for certain repeat sex offenders who have been convicted of crimes against children under 13 years old.  According to the Daily Item, a qualified male offender would be given an injection of a testosterone reducing drug, for a period of time, as determined by a judge.  The effect is reversible.   There are 10 states with varied laws over chemical castration as a parole condition; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin.

DOWNED TREE REMOVED FROM ROUTE 11

Route 11 in Northumberland County is reopen today after a downed tree brought down power lines yesterday morning.  Motorists were restricted from portions of Route 11 between the Weis Markets Warehouse and Diner Road in Northumberland Borough and Point Township, for several hours.  The roadway is now clear of debris and safe for drivers to use moving forward. Get details on road closures throughout the Commonwealth at 511PA dot com.

FLEMINGTON BRIDGE WON’T OPEN BEFORE SCHOOL

PennDOT reports that their goal of reopening of Flemington Bridge in Lock Haven before school resumes is not going to be possible even though they anticipated opening one lane by the end of August.  According to officials, they acknowledge the inconvenience, but report that extra concerns needed to be addressed on the 90 year old bridge that took extra time. Central Mountain School District has been notified and has worked out alternate bus routes around the detour for the start of school.  The bicycle detour includes Irwin Street, Canal Street and Fairpoint Road.

SPORTS

MLB

Reds 7                  Guardians 2
Tigers 8                Twins 7
Mets 8                  Pirates 3
D’backs 9             Rockies 7
Rays 6                  Giants 1
Astros 12             Marlins 5
A’s 8                              Cardinals 0
Nationals 6                     Red Sox 2
Phillies 9              Blue Jays 4
Braves 2               Yankees 0
Angels 2               Rangers 0
Cubs 4                  White Sox 3
Mariners 6           Royals 5
Padres 5               Orioles 2
Dodgers 7             Brewers 1
MLB Draft League
Frederick Keys 16       Williamsport Crosscutters 12
Cutters attempt to stop the Keys from sweeping the series tonight on the road.  Cutters are back in Williamsport next Thursday August 24^th to host the State College Spikes/ 6:35 pm first pitch

2023 Little League World Series
Game 1 – Panama   4                      Czech Republic    0
Game 2 – Smithfield, RI   3           Henderson, Nevada   1
Game 3 – Japan   1                         Cuba    0
Game 4 – Needville, TX   2            Media, PA    1
TODAY/ All Games on ESPN
Game 5 Australia vs Curacao 1pm Volunteer
Game 6 Seattle Washington (Northwest) vs Gray Maine (New England) 3pm Lamade
Game 7 Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) vs Regina Saskatchewan (Canada) 5pm Volunteer
Game 8 New Albany Ohio (Great Lakes) vs El Segundo California (West) 7pm Lamade

NFL Preseason Tonight
Browns vs Eagles in Philadelphia 7:30 NFL Network

HOUSE FIRE IN AVIS

A fire damaged a home in Avis Saturday night and the State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.  According to the Sun Gazette fire officials said the home, owned by Roger Myers of Roger’s Lemonade – a staple at the Clinton County Fair – may not be a total loss.  Volunteers from Lock Haven, Dunnstown, Flemington, Lamar and Wayne Townships, Woolrich, Jersey shore and other Lycoming County first responders all assisted the Avis Fire Company at the property at 500 Prospect Ave.  There were no injuries reported.

WOMAN JUMPED FROM TRUCK TO AVOID TURNING HERSELF IN TO POLICE

The Reedsville man who was driving when a woman allegedly jumped from the vehicle on Route 522 in McClure on June 19^th, was arraigned last Tuesday.  According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Samuel Smith told police that when his passenger found out he was traveling to the state police barracks in Selinsgrove to surrender her for a probation warrant, she jumped from the truck.  The unidentified woman was found unresponsive in the roadway by a passerby, and was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.  Smith admitted that he did not stop the vehicle right away after she jumped, and was arrested for a felony accident personal injury charge and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person.  He is free on 15 thousand dollars bail.

DEER TAGS FOR STATE GAME LANDS AVAILABLE

DMAP permits for the 2023-24 deer seasons went on sale yesterday.  According to the PA Game Commission hunters in Lycoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Luzerne, Tioga and other counties can get permits that allow them to harvest antlerless deer – one per tag – on the specific property for which the permit was issued.  Hunters can purchase up to two DMAP permits per state game land DMAP unit. Get details at hunt fish pa dot gov.  The third round of antlerless deer license sales also began Monday.

SOME RAIN FOR GRAND SLAM PARADE

Williamsport welcomed the world last night (despite the rain) for the 17^th Grand Slam Parade welcoming 20 international teams anticipating the Little League World Series that kicks off Wednesday morning with opening ceremonies at 11am at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport. Residents and visitors prepare for events that will take place over the next 13 days, including ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball Show, featuring the Phillies and Nationals playing the Little League Classic at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman field, and the Williamsport Welcomes the World Celebration and street festival on Friday August 25^th from 5 til 9 in Downtown Williamsport.

RENOVO POLICE SEEK BURGLAR

A 15 year-old juvenile is in custody and there is an active warrant out for a Renovo man for a burglary that took place at the Salvation Army/Methodist Church on 7th St. in Renovo on August third.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the Renovo Police department is looking for 23 year old Jordan R. Mooney who, along with the juvenile, allegedly broke into the facility and attempted to steal items before being caught by employees who notified police.  Renovo Police are seeking Mooney’s whereabouts after a warrant was issued August 12th.  Call 570-923-2268 if you have information.

MOUNT CARMEL MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT

A grand jury indicted a Mount Carmel man yesterday on federal drug trafficking charges.  According to the Daily Item, 47 year old Charles Derr was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania with drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin in June of 2021.  The investigation into Derr’s alleged crimes is part of an initiative to combat the nationwide opioid epidemic by FBI, PA State Police and other agencies.

PRISON TO COLLEGE PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM FCFP

With a grant from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, Penn College is offering inmates at the Lycoming County Pre-Release Center the opportunity to take the college’s Communications course at no cost so they can build skills and competencies in basic writing for the workplace and in oral communication so that they can be prepared to continue their education.  According to Craig Miler, the director for the Prison-to-College Program, the pilot project launched in August 2022, offering scholarships to those  who wish to pursue a certificate skill upon their release from prison.  Some Penn College offices will assist during the process, and student volunteers in the human services & restorative justice major will share support and guidance.

NO BUNK BEDS FOR LITTLE LEAGUE

Changes have been made this year at Little League International Tournament player housing and the sleeping accommodations.  According to a statement from Little League International, after a player, 12 year old Easton Oliverson, fell from the top bunk while he was sleeping at last year’s World Series –  sustaining serious injury, all bed frames are now individually on the floor providing participants with single, one-level beds at each of its tournament locations, including the international Grove in Williamsport.  The Oliverson family filed a lawsuit against the makers of the bed and Little League International and that suit is pending.  The 2023 Little League World Series is underway with opening ceremonies tomorrow at 11am in Volunteer Stadium.

SPORTS

MLB
Marlins 5            Astros 1
Mets  7                Pirates 2
Braves 11            Yankees 3
Cardinals 7         A’s 5
Rangers 12          Angels 0
Royals 7              Mariners 6
Rockies 6            Diamondbacks 4
Orioles 4             Padres 1
Rays 10               Giants 2


MLB Draft League
The Cutters are  on the road for the week until they come back home next Thursday, August 24^th  to host the State College Spikes at Muncy Bank Ballpark in Historic Bowman Field with a 6:35pm first pitch


Little League Games Wednesday all games on ESPN
Game 1 Europe Africa vs Panama 1pm Volunteer Stadium
Game 2 Mountain vs. Metro 3pm Lamade Stadium
Game 3 Japan vs. Cuba 5pm Volunteer Stadium
Game 4 Southwest vs Mid-Atlantic 7pm Lamade Stadium

NFL News
Free agent running back and former Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott posted on social media yesterday that he is signing with the New England Patriots. Elliott agreed to terms with the Patriots which includes a $3 million base salary and a $1 million signing bonus that can be worth up to $6 million with incentives.

NFL Preseason THURSDAY
Browns vs Eagles in Philadelphia 7:30 NFL Network

INJURED PASSENGER LEFT ON ROADWAY IN MCCLURE

A preliminary hearing is coming up this month for a Mifflin County man who was arrested after police say a passenger in his vehicle on June 19^th was found lying in the roadway in McClure with critical injuries.  According to Middleburg police, 43-year-old Samuel Smith of Reedsville is allegedly responsible for the victim who was found injured in the middle of Route 522 by a passing motorist. According to media outlets, police say after the accident, the victim was flown to Geisinger and underwent extensive medical procedures and rehabilitation, but there is no information on their condition today.  Smith had been released on unsecured bail after his arraignment.

MAN CHARGED FOR WAVING A HANDGUN AT NEIGHBOR

A Jersey Shore man has been jailed after a neighbor says he waived a firearm at him Sunday night after he was confronted for taking pictures of the neighbor’s minor child.  According to the Sun Gazette, the neighbor showed Lycoming Regional police a video of an incident between him and 58 year old Robert Nothstein of S. Main St, in which Nothstein brandished what looked like a handgun and yelled to keep the kids away from him.  The man was arraigned on charges of possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault and disorderly conduct.  He is incarcerated in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.

MONTGOMERY LOOKING FOR NEW MAYOR

Montgomery Borough continues to seek a new mayor after one new appointee recently changed their mind about the job and another person of interest who didn’t meet residency requirements.  According to North Central PA dot com, interim mayor Rocky Sanguedolce said ideally, they would like to hear from interested candidate before their September 12^th meeting, if they are a voter of any party who has resided in the borough for at least one year.  If appointed, then they would be expected to report on borough business and attend council meetings along with other ceremonial duties, and expected to vote to break a tie when council votes on borough matters.  Those who want to send a letter of interest can email donnajmiller1 @ Comcast dot net.

TENNESSEE LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM PULLS A THREE-PEAT

Nolensville, TN baseball is celebrating after beating Lake Mary, FL 4-1 in Warner Robins, Georgia earlier this week, winning the South East region championship and advancing to the 2023 Little League World Series, making history by earning the berth for the third consecutive season in a row.  According to The Tennessean, Nolensville manager Randy Huth, who was interviewed by ESPN for the accomplishment, said it’s a team effort to get three different teams to Williamsport three years in a row, and that it’s a big deal for the kids.  Nolensville will represent the Southeast Region and will play Friday, August 18^th at 3pm in Lamade Stadium.

MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

A 62 year-old man is in prison after sexually assaulting a woman who was allowing him to stay at her apartment for a few days while he was homeless.  According to the Sun Gazette, Anthony Fred Benson attacked the woman on the morning of July 9^th , and prevented her from leaving the apartment for a time, until she escaped and called police.  Benson was charged with numerous felonies including  rape, false imprisonment and sexual assault and was arraigned before District Judge Christian Frey.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail.

GROCERY STORE WORKER ARRESTED FOR MONTHS OF THEFT

A Jersey Shore woman who worked for a local grocery store for more than a year, admitted recently to stealing items over that entire time.  According to North Central PA dot com, Lycoming County Regional Police say 38 year old Tara Marie Crawford admitted to the thefts after she was confronted with video footage dating back to May of this year.  Crawford reported to the Lycoming Regional Police Department after being processed by Weis Markets asset protection and was charged with third-degree felony retail theft for items that could value over three thousand dollars.  She was released on 10 thousand dollars bail and has a preliminary hearing August 16^th.

KIWI FRUIT RECALLED IN PENNSYLVANIA

If you bought a certain brand of kiwi fruit in Pennsylvania, it’s being recalled for Listeria contamination.  According to North Central PA dot com, David Oppenheimer and Company have recalled all one pound plastic clamshells of organic green kiwifruit with the Zespri brand written on them that were distributed throughout the Commonwealth.  The fruit affected by the recall was shipped between June 14 and July 7. Listeria infection in healthy people causes unpleasant short-term symptoms, but can cause serious complications among pregnant women (The recalled products have the UPC code 8 18849 02009 3 and contain fruit stickered with the GTIN barcode 9400 9552)

BODY CAMERAS TO BE TESTED ON STATE POLICE IN CARLISLE

Some Pennsylvania State Police will be wearing body-worn cameras after the state police released a statement August 7^th about the start of the new program.  According to the statement, Troop H in Carlisle will participate in a 60-day trial of the equipment that will help determine the best practices to use while using the features or software that accompany the body-worn cameras.  Carlisle was chosen for the trial because of its geographic area which is representative of the communities served by the Pennsylvania State Police.  18 cameras will be shared by the Troop H officers for the next 60 days.

SPORTS

MLB
Blue Jays 1         Guardians 0
Marlins 5            Reds 4
Brewers 7            Rockies 6
A’s 2                    Rangers 0
Tigers 9               Twins 5
Cardinals 6         Rays 4
Phillies 7             Nationals 0 (in a no-hitter for  Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen)
Astros 8               Orioles 2
Braves 6              Pirates 5
Mets 4                 Cubs 3
Red Sox 4           Royals 3
White Sox 9       Yankees 2
Angels 4              Giants 1
Dodgers 2           Diamondbacks 0
Mariners 6          Padres 1

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 6          State College Spikes 1
Crosscutters tied up the series last night on the road and come home tonight for game 3 at Muncy Bank Ballpark in Historic Bowman Field.  6:35pm first pitch.

2023 Little League Regional Tournaments today

Mid Atlantic Region
Middletown Delaware vs Washington DC 3pm on ESPN
(winner vs Media, PA in the MidAtlantic Championship tomorrow)

Great Lakes Region Championship Game
Elmhurst, Illinois vs New Albany, Ohio 5pm ESPN