BERWICK WOMAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

A detour was set up along Route 11 in Montour Township after a woman passenger on a motorcycle was hit from behind and killed Tuesday afternoon.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Ruth Persing’s husband was driving the bike along Route 11 near Division Street in Columbia County and slowed to take a turn when an SUV type vehicle rear-ended the couple.  Persing, who was not wearing a helmet was thrown from the bike and sustained fatal injuries.  Montour Township police are currently investigating the incident and will release more information when available.

SUSPECT WANTS BAIL MODIFIED TO ATTEND BROTHER’S  FUNERAL

The Sunbury man whose attempted homicide case was declared a mistrial last week, but is still incarcerated on intimidation of a witness charge in February, is asking the judge in Northumberland County Court to reset his 100 thousand dollar bail so he can attend a funeral. According to the Daily Item, Anthony Moultrie’s brother, Dayveon Creel was shot and killed last week.  Moultrie and co-defendant, Franky Riche, are accused of shooting at a vehicle in June 2022.  Sunbury police have charged 25 year old Denarii Springs, who is at large, with homicide, for the death of Creel.

LEWISBURG STUDENT DIES OF SHORT TERM ILLNESS

The first week of school at Lewisburg Middle is a little sadder today after the school administration announced the death of 8^th grader Jaxon Snyder Monday evening.  In the statement, they said Jaxon touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and he will be missed by all those who had the honor of calling him friend. A Go Fund me account has been set up for the Snyder’s, and a community meal train is also set up so the community can better support the family.  Counseling sessions have been available this week at the school for students who want support.

HOF PITCHER FORCED TO CANCEL APPEARANCE

The Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce has announced that Hall of Fame Pitcher and guest for the Williamsport Welcomes the World festival, Tom Glavine has notified them that an important family matter occurred and he will not be able to travel here  for his appearance this Friday.  He shared his disappointment, saying he was a Little Leaguer, too and wanted to meet the players in person. The public is encouraged to watch social media pages and their email inboxes for a rescheduling of Glavine’s appearance in the near future in Williamsport. According to Jason Fink, CEO of the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, the Champion Luncheon scheduled for tomorrow at the Genetti is postponed.

WOMAN FACES DUI CHARGES FROM SEPARATE INCIDENTS

A woman will face a maximum of 8 years in prison after her sentencing for several DUI charges against her in Clinton County Court. According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Karen Mace was charged with DUI in October of 2023, after she arrived at a court hearing for bad checks with a minor passenger while under the influence – she was jailed through November.  Mace was then charged with another DUI in January after witnesses at Renovo Elementary said she was visibly impaired near the school.  She was denied bail at that time and recently requested a county sentence with consideration for time served.  The judge instead said Mace’s best chance for success was treatment at the State Drug Treatment Program offered through the Department of Corrections.  

CATERER DEFRAUDS CLIENT AFTER CANCELLING DAY OF EVENT

The owner of a Williamsport catering company is facing theft by deception charges along with deceptive business practices, for cancelling a catering job the morning of the event and not returning the money.  According to the Sun Gazette, 47 year old William Welch allegedly failed to fulfill a contract for a wedding event in October of 2023 .  In an affidavit, City police say none of the previously agreed-upon services were fulfilled between Welch and his former client.  He was arraigned this week and arrainged on 5 thousand dollars bail.

FLICK TO HOST HUMAN SERVICES EXPO

There will be a 2^nd annual Human Services Expo and Speaker Series hosted by State Rep. Jamie Flick Thursday, Sept. 12 at Penn College.  According to the Representative, the free, public event will help connect attendees with services, programs, and support systems to help themselves and their families thrive from agencies such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness , Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living, Hope Enterprises, and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.  Retired Army Master Sergeant Kevin Bittenbender, Rep. Tarik Khan, and Alivia Tagliaferri will be the featured speakers at 2pm prior to the expo with vendors and light refreshments that will begin at 4pm. Register at  repflick.com/events.

CADETS CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT AT CU AFTER THE ACADEMY

Commonwealth University will offer college credits at all their campuses to Cadets from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy after they complete their training.  According to North Central PA dot com, Cadets can receive 20 CU credits if they are enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield.  In addition to earning credits, after graduating from the 28 weeks at the state police academy, cadets are promoted to trooper and receive an increase in salary, currently set at $66,911 annually.  CU president Bashar W. Hanna says the agreement between CU and the PA State Police puts the success of students first.

SPORTS

Little League World Series
Florida  4            Hawaii  3
Venezuela  11     Mexico  3
Texas  5               Nevada 2
(after a rain delay) Chinese Taipei  3       Japan  1

Little League World Series Today
Japan vs Venezuela 3pm Lamade
Little league Home Run Derby  5pm Volunteer
Nevada vs Florida  7pm Lamade

The international and U.S. championship games – Saturday, Aug. 24 at 12:30pm and 3:30pm
The third-place consolation game will take place Sunday – 10am.
The LLWS championship – Sunday, at 3 p.m. ET.

MLB Draft League
The Williamsport Crosscutters rallied to tie the games against the Frederick Keys in the 9^th inning, but fell in sudden death last night in MD.
They’ll try again in Game 3 tonight on the road, @7pm and return tomorrow to Williamsport’s Journey Bank Ballpark/Historic Bowman Field.  6:35pm first pitch

MLB
Yankees 8           Guardians 1
Mets  4                Orioles 3
Rangers   1          Pirates  0
Nationals 6         Rockies 1
Phillies  3            Braves  2
MLB Today
Guardians vs Yankees  :05pm
Nationals  vs Rockies  1:05pm
Pirates vs  Reds  6:40pm
Astros  vs Orioles  7:08pm
Philles  vs Braves  7:08pm FOX
Mets  vs Padres 9:40pm

NASCAR
Richard Childress Racing’s initial appeal of NASCAR’s penalty against driver Austin Dillon was denied Wednesday by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel.

The panel upheld NASCAR’s ruling that Dillon’s victory August 11^th at Richmond Raceway would not count toward postseason eligibility. The No. 3 team was also docked 25 points in both the driver and owner championship standings.

Dillon was penalized for spinning race leader Joey Logano in Turn 3 on the final lap of overtime at Richmond Raceway and then right-hooking Denny Hamlin off Turn 4. 

UBER DRIVER CHARGED AFTER ACCIDENT KILLS PASSENGER

The Hughesville UBER driver who had a fatal accident in Montour County that killed his passenger has been charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 45 year old Anthony Machi was driving  Yainyles Gomez from Williamsport to Wilkes-Barre on New Year’s Day of this year when he said a small animal ran in front of him on I-80 in Liberty Township, causing the accident that killed Gomez, who was not wearing a seatbelt.  Machi also admitted to police that he smoked marijuana daily.  Along with the homicide by vehicle, he is also charged with 2 counts of DUI and aggravated assault by vehicle and other charges.

WOMAN BEATS, ABANDONS CHILD AT GRAND SLAM PARADE

A Williamsport woman who police say beat her child and then abandoned him at the Grand Slam Parade has been charged with endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, and harassment.  According to North Central PA dot com, witnesses say 31 year old Dreena Natasha Reed punched her child near Elmira Street and W. Fourth Street and pulled him by the hair, and after the complaint was being sought by the police.  Several hours later, Reed was apprehended at the 400 block of Kramer Court.  She is being held in Lycoming County Prison on 35 thousand dollars bail.

SUMMER IMPROVEMENTS AT EAST LYCOMING

Needed improvements and repairs happened this summer at East Lycoming school district. According to the Sun Gazette, District superintendent, Mark Stamm,  said work was done at the High School, Ashkar and Renn Elementaries.  The buildings have been repainted with new wall murals and updated classrooms and some with a new HVAC system and new roofing, with Ashkar upgraded with a new electrical system. East Lycoming Students are back in session August 21^st with plans to continue the exterior work at the school into September.

DMAP TAGS AVAILABLE FOR PA HOMEOWNERS

It’s possible for landowners to purchase Deer Management Assistance Program tags and contribute to the management of white tailed deer populations in Pennsylvania.  According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, they are offering hunters 30,328 permits in 101 units totaling more than 1.3 million acres.  The program is a way to promote wildlife diversity and healthy deer populations and provide additional hunting opportunities.  Applicants for DMAP permits can go to dcnr.pa.gov for tract locations and maps, availability numbers as well as past hunter success rates. Twenty-six Pennsylvania state parks and 18 state forest districts are participating in the program.

ONE MAN BEING SOUGHT FOR SHOOTING OUTSIDE COURTHOUSE

The man accused of shooting a Sunbury man in front of the Northumberland County courthouse Thursday is on the loose after two other suspects were charged Friday morning.  According to the News Item, 36-year-old Denarii Springs of Northumberland is being sought by police after they say he killed Dayveon Creel of Sunbury.  Naseir Robinson of Sunbury, and Carnel Shelborne of Nescopeck are now in custody for charges of criminal conspiracy to commit murder and criminal conspiracy to commit aggravated assault.

MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON FOR INTENTIONALLY BURNING HOME

A man who purposefully burned down his mobile home to make room for new construction on his property is facing charges of disorderly conduct and failure to control or report dangerous fires and a summary count of arson. According to the Daily Item, 39 year old Matthew David Kreider of Mifflinburg, was on the scene when William Cameron Engine Fire Company responded to the fire at 6:30pm on March 24^th of this year.  Charges were recently filed in Lewisburg against Kreider who told police then he never got a response from the New Berlin Fire Company after he told them about his plan.  Firefighters arrived to find the structure completely engulfed and worked to prevent it from spreading to the surrounding wooded area.  Kreider’s preliminary hearing is September 5^th.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR NEW BUFFALO VALLEY REGIONAL POLICE CHIEF

The Buffalo Valley Regional Police Chief, Paul Yost, will be retiring this January and the commission is seeking input from the public as they go forward in a search for his replacement.  According to the Daily Item, Chief Yost, is the only chief in the department’s history since its formation in 2012 and created a tradition of public service that the community would like to maintain. A public survey on Facebook is available for community members to leave input.   Several applicants have already been contacted for an interview for the position. Get information at bvrpd.org.

GRANGE FAIR THIS WEEK IN CENTRE COUNTY

It’s collegiate day today at the Centre County Grange fair sponsored by Horizon Federal Credit Union, where college students pay half price with a valid college ID.  The Grange fair carries on a 150 year tradition and a home away from home with hundreds of tents and RV’s on site- the only remaining tenting fairt in the nation.  The fair in Centre Hall continues through this Saturday.  Find out details about the agriculture, rodeo and music events through Saturday –  which is also Military appreciation day – at grange fair.com.

It’s collegiate day today at the Centre County Grange fair sponsored by Horizon Federal Credit Union, where college students pay half price with a valid college ID.  The Grange fair carries on a 150 year tradition and a home away from home with hundreds of tents and RV’s on site- the only remaining tenting fairt in the nation.  The fair in Centre Hall continues through this Saturday.  Find out details about the agriculture, rodeo and music events through Saturday –  which is also Military appreciation day this weekend at grange fair.com.

SPORTS

Little League World Series
Delayed Game 20 yesterday Aruba defeated Australia 11-0
Japan def. Venezuela, 2-1
Nevada over Hawaii, 3-2
Chinese Taipei def. Cuba, 10-2
Texas def. Florida, 4-1

Little League Today Elimination Games
Aruba vs Venezuela  1pm Volunteer
Newtown PA  vs Hawaii  3pm  Lamade
Cuba vs Mexico  5pm Volunteer
Lake Mary, FL  vs Staten Island NY  7pm  Lamade

MLB
Mets  4                 Orioles  3
Rangers  4           Pirates  3
Astros  5              Red Sox  4
Dodgers  3          Mariners  0
MLB Today
Rockies vs Nationals  6:45pm
Guardians  vs Yankees  7:05pm
Orioles  vs Mets  7:10pm
Phillies vs Atlanta 7:20pm  TBS
Pirates  vs Rangers  8:05pm

NASCAR
*Tyler Reddick held off William Byron in overtime Monday afternoon to win the rain-delayed FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
*Ty Gibbs was 3^rd, Kyle Busch  4^th and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top 5.

NCAA Football Saturday, August 24
Florida State and Georgia Tech  noon ESPN Dublin, IRE
Delaware State plays Hawaii in Honolulu  noon
Saturday, Aug. 31
Penn State vs West Virginia  noon ABC