BROKEN TAIL LIGHT RESULTS IN ARREST OVER DRUGS, GUNS

A man from Jersey Shore faces a host of charges after police stopped him for a broken tail light and found drugs and guns inside his car.  According to North Central PA dot com, 58 year old Miles Ray Moore was stopped by the Lycoming Regional Police department September 17^th and admitted to police he had drank one beer before they found he had a car breathalyzer on his vehicle.  Police said Moore admitted he was nervous and acted so, before consenting to a search that turned up suspected cocaine, meth, marijuana and firearms inside the car.  Moore who is legally not allowed to carry a gun was charged with third-degree felony firearms along with the drug charges and is being held at the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $15,000 monetary bail.

WOMAN ASLEEP IN VEHICLE AT INTERSECTION CHARGED WITH DUI

A Williamsport woman was arrested after police found her sleeping behind the wheel of her car at the intersection of Lose Avenue and Sheridan Street.  According to police, 55 year old Anna Smith had the odor of alcohol and was slow to wake inside her 2015 Subaru.  She failed sobriety tests at the scene.  Smith refused lab work and did not provide correct phone numbers for anyone who could move her vehicle for her before police took her into custody.

LOCK HAVEN CITY HALL REOPENS TOMORROW

The final series of legionella bacteria tests have returned negative, allowing the Lock Haven City Hall building on East Church Street to reopen tomorrow.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever that was found last month, has been eliminated from the building’s water supply and HVAC water cooling tower.  City office workers will transition from their temporary locations to City Hall today and the facility will reopen at 8:30am Wednesday morning.  Get information and phone numbers to city departments at lock haven pa dot gov.

BACK TO SCHOOL FUNDRAISER FOR UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE

The Uptown Music Collective is headlining an inaugural fundraising event on the outdoor stage this Saturday 4 til 8pm at New Trail Brewing on Arch Street in Williamsport.  According to UMC marketing director, Jared Mondell, “Back to School Blues” features the newest Community Performance Groups who have been working hard at the beginning of this school year to compile sets of blues, jazz, classic rock, and R&B performances.  A full lineup of the Collective’s upcoming fundraising campaign will be announced soon so that they can continue to provide the assistance to deserving music students and keep tuition costs consistent along with an annual corporate partnership program.  Get ticket details for Saturday’s “Back to School Blues” at Eventbrite.com or information at uptownmusic dot org.

CHILDREN REMOVED FROM FILTHY HOME

A Lock Haven woman was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after the father of her two children called police to report the filthy condition of their home.  According to North Central PA dot com, Troopers notified Children and Youth Services before entering the home on Davidson Road in Crawford Township September 8^th  where 25 year old Kayla Alexis Pickering lived with two children age 3 and 5.  Police say the home smelled of urine and feces and the children were taken from the home to be in the care of their father.  Pickering will have a preliminary hearing October 16.

TROOPER WHO CAUSED FATAL ACCIDENT WILL FACE TRIAL

A fatal crash that killed a teacher in Tioga County is headed for trial. According to the Sun Gazette, a Luzerne County District Judge upheld charges last week against Michael Brown, a suspended state trooper, saying he caused the fatal crash on February 11th.  Police say Brown was passing another car on Route 6 and his vehicle collided with a car driven by Christine E. Woodward, of Troy. According to reports, Woodward was trapped and perished in her car when her vehicle caught  fire.  Brown was suspended without pay but remains free on unsecured bail.

GAMING REVENUES UP IN PENNSYLVANIA

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports that for the month of August, gaming revenue in the commonwealth brought in over $457 million, which is an over 7 percent increase from last year at this time.  The PGCB considers slot machines, table games, internet gaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests and video gaming terminals all part of the gaming revenue totals.  The most increases were seen in internet casino gaming for the largest monthly total over 144 million dollars, an increase from last year of 35.27%.

MIFFLINBURG HOSE CELEBRATES 125 YEARS

The Mifflinburg Hose Company No. 1 will celebrate 125 years of service Sept 29th and 30^th.  According to the Daily Item, weekend activities will include a parade, a two-day carnival at community park, live music and fireworks. The parade, which will feature life members and John Heiges, Jr (HIKE US) who is the department’s longest-serving fire chief, will start at 4 pm on Saturday on East Chestnut St.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Soccer
BOYS
Williamsport  6    Jersey Shore 1
Montgomery 2     Meadowbrook Christian 1
Mifflinburg  5       Hughesville 2
Wellsboro 6          Northeast Bradford 0
Benton 4              Millville 0

GIRLS
Towanda 7            Sullivan County 3
Midd-West 2        Mifflinburg 1

Field Hockey
Muncy  4              Southern Columbia 0
Benton 3              Warrior Run 0
Northwest Area 2  Shikellamy 0

NFL
Bengals 19          Rams  16 
Eagles 25            Buccaneers 11

NFL News
*Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and former Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason were officially enshrined in the Bengals’ Ring of Honor during halftime of Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

*  The Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday. The plane landed in Kansas City just before 5am Eastern  with an oil pressure failure in one of the engines. There were no injuries and a team spokesman said they made the necessary plans to arrive back in Pittsburgh Monday afternoon.

MLB
Yankees 6           Diamondbacks 4
Rangers 5  Angels 1
Astros 5               Mariners 1
Giants 2               Padres 1

LESS MINK ESCAPED FROM FARM THAN FIRST THOUGHT

The investigation into the alleged release of thousands of mink from a Sunbury farm has resulted in the discovery that the number of escaped animals is more like hundreds instead of thousands that were originally reported.  According to the Daily Item, the PA Game Commission is working with the mink farm and Sunbury Animal Hospital to get accurate numbers of loose mink following their possible deliberate release by animal activists wishing to liberate them from the fur farm.  State police are investigating online activity and messages posted by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office that claim responsibility for the vandalism that freed the animals.  Officials recommend not approaching mink if you see one since they are aggressive, but if you capture any, take them to the Sunbury Animal hospital on Route 890.

SOUTHSIDE HOMEOWNERS CAN APPLY FOR REHAB GRANTS

The previous waiting list for no-cost repairs in South Williamsport Borough through its housing rehabilitation program has been cleared and officials are prepared to review new applications.  According to the Sun Gazette, Southside home owners who qualify and agree to certain guidelines are eligible for up to 50 thousand dollars in grant funds more funds could be available for homes identified with lead based paint. Borough officials say the program helps residents bring their property up to code with energy efficient upgrades adding  value to local homes.  Email [email protected] for information.

PAVEMENT PATCHING NEXT WEEK ON I-80 IN  UNION COUNTY

Motorists are advised of lane restrictions next week on Interstate 80 westbound in White Deer, West Buffalo and Lewis townships in Union County. This Monday, through Thursday, September 28, 2023, a PennDOT maintenance crew will be performing pavement patching between mile marker 207, west of the Route 15 interchange, and the Mile Run Exit.  Motorists should expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being done between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting.

JERSEY SHORE MEMORIAL AND VISITATION FOR MAX ENGEL

There will be an opportunity for the community to remember and celebrate the life of Maxwell Maitland Engle this weekend.  Max passed away Friday, September 15^th.  According to the Frederick B. Welker Funeral home website, the public is welcome to gather for a visitation this Sunday, September 24^th from 1 til 5 at Bald Birds Brewing Company on Shaffer Lane in Jersey Shore.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers,  contributions in Max’s name can be made to Caleb Latimer and his family or a charity of your choice. Share your condolences online at welker funeral home dot com.

CASH THEFT AT LEWISBURG FITNESS CENTER

There was a theft of cash at the Lewisburg Planet Fitness.  According to North Central PA dot com, a victim called police after discovering cash missing from his personal belongings that were in a locker inside the facility that he put there while he was working out between 12 and 1 a.m. September 13th.  State Police at Milton are investigating the Kelly Township theft and ask that anyone with information call PA State Police (570-524-2662 incident number PA23-1206378)

POLICE SEARCH FOR COAL TOWNSHHIP TEEN MISSING TWO WEEKS

Coal Township police are searching for a teen who went missing nearly two weeks ago.  According to the Daily Item, the parents of 16 year old Richard David Jilinski III, known as Richie, say he left home September 7^th around 1am and hasn’t been heard from since.  Jilinski is 5-foot-11 inches and around 120 pounds with blue eyes and blonde hair dyed reddish brown with a nose piercing in his left nostril and his parents say he normally wears what is called an Elmer Fudd hat.  Contact the Coal Township Police Department if you know of his whereabouts, 570-644-0333. 

DEMS KEEP SLIM MAJORITY IN HOUSE

It’s a one-vote majority for Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following an election this week in the Pittsburgh area, tapping former congressional aide Lindsay Powell.  The House majority is now 102-101 in the divided legislature that sees a Republican majority in the Senate at 28-22.  Thirty two year old Powell says her priority issues include affordable and dignified housing, a strong local economy and community assets. She has worked for U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries previously in Washington, DC. The House is in session next week in Harrisburg to resume work on a long-overdue state budget.

CU-LOCK HAVEN HOSTS FAMILY WEEKEND

It’s Family Weekend next weekend  hosted by Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, kicking off with a concert at the Roxy Theater.  According to the Sun Gazette. The concert featuring two bands (Kate & the Alchemists, followed by DuMM), is open to the public with the campus trolley available between campus and downtown, encouraging CU students to shop locally.  There will sports events to attend plus lots of activities for students at the Parsons Union Building.  Get concert tickets at roxymovie.com or check lockhaven.edu/familyday for a full line up of events October 6^th and 7th.

SPORTS

NFL Thursday Night Football
San Francisco 49er’s 30  NY Giants 12
NFL News 
*Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday’s practice.

*Diggs was spotted inside the team facility on crutches before undergoing an MRI, which revealed the tear.
*Since entering the NFL in 2020, Diggs has 18 interceptions — tied for the most in the NFL with J.C. Jackson of the Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Las Vegas Raiders Sunday  8:20 NBC
Monday Night Football (9/25)
Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7:15pm ABC

MLB
Guardians 5                 Orioles 2
Rays 5                         Angels 4
Brewers 6                    Cardinals 0
Braves 10                    Nationals 3
Yankees 5                   Blue Jays 3
Phillies 5                      Mets 4
Pirates 8                      Cubs 6
Tigers 7                       A’s 3
Dodgers 7                   Giants 2

PIAA HS Football Tonight
BYB Game of the Week
Canton @ South Williamsport
6:30 pre-game/7pm kick-off
On the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network
(*Saturday 7pm games – Jersey Shore @Mifflinburg and Selinsgrove @ Shikellamy)

NASCAR Sunday
AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 @ Texas Motor Speedway
PreRace coverage 2:30pm /Green Flag 3:30pm

WNBA Semifinals Sunday 9/24
Connecticut Suns vs New York Liberty 1pm  ESPN
Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces 5pm ESPN2

TRUCK OVERTURNS NEAR CSVT RIVER BRIDGE RAMP

An accident shut down Route 15 yesterday afternoon for several hours after a tractor trailer hauling canned peaches overturned on the ramp way.  According to Penn Dot, the  closure of the Route 15 SB on ramp from Route 147 SB and CSVT River Bridge in Northumberland County caused drivers to use Routes 405 and 11 as a detour.  According to the Hummels Wharf Fire Rescue Facebook page, the driver of the truck got out of the overturned vehicle without assistance, and it took first responders about an hour and half to clear the accident so the tow company could take the truck.

INTERNET ACCESS COMING TO NEWBERRY PARK

Williamsport City Council has authorized a resolution allowing the city to purchase internet access so that surveillance cameras can be installed at Newberry Park.  According to the Sun Gazette, a contract with River Valley Internet was approved after the company offered to install and provide Wi-Fi service for the system that will ultimately assist the city’s public safety personnel including city police and Bureau of Codes officers.  Mayor Derek Slaughter has made public safety a top priority during his administration, with the new camera system similar to what has been installed in Shaw Place Park.

MORE INTERSTATE SLOWDOWNS THIS WEEK

Interstate 180 westbound will be slow again today due to epoxy being applied to the structure over the Loyalsock Creek in Montoursville Borough and Loyalsock Township in Lycoming County.  According to PernnDOT, watch for the left lane to be restricted near mile marker 23, just past Loyalsock Avenue / Route 87.  This is part of a two-year roadway resurfacing project of Interstate 180 between Warrensville Road in Loyalsock Township to west of the Lycoming Mall Road interchange in Muncy Township.   Traffic can back up significantly about a mile from the construction area during peak travel hours.  Use 511pa dot com to check road conditions anywhere in the commonwealth 24/7. 

AUTOMATIC VOTING STARTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

It was announced yesterday that registering to vote will be able to take place at the DMV for those getting or renewing a driver’s license there.  According to the Shapiro Administration, DMV workers will no longer offer the chance to register to vote verbally, but it will be offered as prompts on the computer screen used to confirm information for DMV customers.  Pennsylvania is now the 24th state to implement automatic voter registration. National Voter Registration Day was Monday.

FED EX DRIVER ARRESTED FOR CAUSING ACCIDENT, DUI

Police say a Fed Ex Driver who allegedly said he had a death wish was highly intoxicated and caused an accident Monday afternoon on Interstate 180, just west of the Loyalsock Township line.  According to the Sun Gazette, 50 year old Brad Loomis was the driver of the truck who witnesses said intentionally ran Penny Pardoe off the roadway, causing the accident that ended up in the grassy median.  No injuries were reported.  Police took the Fed Ex driver into custody and he was charged with DUI, felony aggravated assault and recklessly endangering.  Loomis was committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail.

HIGH SPEED CHASE LEADS TO AN ARREST

There was a high speed chase that ended in an accident in Snyder County September 6^th.  According to State police at Selinsgrove, they attempted to pull over a blue Suzuki motorcycle on Route 147 at the Northumberland and Union County line after the driver, later identified as 19 year old Westley Eugene Palmer Jr passed them at a high rate of speed.  After the trooper’s sirens and lights were engaged, Palmer took the exit ramp in Monroe Township and went on the berm around a pulled over pickup truck until he then hit the back of another truck at the end of the exit ramp.  Palmer was found driving with a suspended license, no current registration for the motorcycle, and has an active bench warrant for his arrest in Lycoming County. He was charged misdemeanor fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and various traffic summaries.

CARD SKIMMER FOUND AT LUZERNE COUNTY WALMART

A Luzerne County Walmart was found to have a card skimmer, an electronic device that steals card numbers unbeknownst to users at a self-checkout register.  According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department says anyone who used the store’s self checkout register number 39 anywhere between September 6 and September 18 should contact their card company and investigate whether they are the victim of the fraud.  No other devices were found at the store.  Pictures of the suspects police are attempting to identify are also available to see on the Wilkes-Barre police Facebook page, Call  Wilkes-Barre Township Police with information at 570-208-4635 x268.

FETTERMAN LEADS NEED FOR NO DRESS CODE ON SENATE FLOOR

The dress code has been changed in the Senate after former Pa Lt. Governor, John Fetterman now a PA State Senator, continued to wear his signature casual clothing while voting in Washington near the Senate floor.  According to ABC 27 Harrisburg, the chamber’s Sergeant-at-Arms who are known to be the Senate’s clothes policy police, will no longer enforce a dress code on the Senate floor.  Recently the change allows Senators to choose what they wear, but staffers must still adhere to the dress code.  Majority leader Chuck Schumer made a statement without mentioning Fetterman, but said he will continue to choose to wear a suit to work.

SPORTS

NFL Thursday Night Football tomorrow
New York Giants @ San Francisco 8:15pm Prime Video

PIAA HS Boys Soccer

Wellsboro 5           Troy 1
Williamson 2,       N P -Liberty 1 (2OT)
S. Wmsport 2       Millville 1
Benton 6              Muncy 1
Hughesville 6       Bloomsburg 1
Mifflinburg 1        Warrior Run 0
Lewisburg 9          Shamokin 0
Cntrl Columbia 2  Montoursville 0
Athens 8               Towanda 0
Milton 3               Central Mountain 0
Shikellamy 4        Williamsport 0

Girl’s Volleyball
North Penn-Liberty 3     Canton 0
Loyalsock 3                   Midd-West 0
Williamson 3                 Athens 0
Williamsport 3               Wellsboro 0
Wyalusing 3                   Sayre 0
Cowanesque Valley 3    Troy 2
Northeast Bradford 3    Towanda 0

MLB

Royals 7               Guardians 6
Rays 6                   Angels 2
Twins 7                Reds 0
Marlins 4              Mets 3
Nationals 4          White Sox 3
Blue Jays 7           Yankees 1
Braves 9               Phillies 3
Cubs 14                Pirates 1
Brewers 7            Cardinals 3
Rangers 6            Red Sox  4
Orioles 9               Astros 5
Mariners 7             A’s 2
Diamondbacks 8  Giants 4
Padres 2               Rockies  0
Dodgers 3             Tigers 2

MLB News
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery yesterday, and his doctors expect he will be able to hit on Opening Day next season and pitch in 2025.  Ohtani tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Aug. 23, but he continued as a batter through Sept. 3 until an oblique strain.

WNBA Finals First Round
NY Liberty 90              Washington Mystics 85 NY wins the series
Dallas Wings 101        Atlanta Dream 74 Dallas wins the series

Connecticut Sun @ Minnesota Lynx play tonight Final First round Game 3 – 8pm ESPN

FATAL ACCIDENT IN LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP

A Liverpool man was killed as he attempted to cross Route 11/15 on foot just before 4pm Saturday .  According to North Central PA dot com, 59 year old Robert C. Reish successfully crossed the southbound lanes of the highway near 100 Old Trail Road in Liverpool Township, but state Troopers said as he tried to cross the northbound lanes, he was struck by a pickup truck.  First responders and EMS responded and closed the northbound side of the highway for several hours.  Reish was pronounced dead at the scene by the Perry County Coroner.

POLICE RESPOND TO BREAK-IN IN DUBOISTOWN

After responding to an alleged burglary attempt in the 200 block of Edgewood Avenue in DuBoistown, South Williamsport police are seeking any surveillance footage residents may have in the area around 7:30pm Saturday.  According to the Sun Gazette, police are seeking video footage around the area of Edgewood or Cochran Avenues at the time surrounding the call.  Officers surrounded the home after being called for the break-in, which according to scanner reports, was called in by the homeowner watching live camera footage of their property, but the suspect fled.  Police closed roads around the area as they investigated the crime.  If you have information call South Williamsport Police, 570-327-8152.

FORMER TREASURER SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS PROBATION

A New-Columbia woman who pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time as White Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company treasurer avoided jail time but was sentenced Thursday to ten years’ probation with her initial sentence being served under house arrest. According to the Standard Journal, Leanna Fisher admitted to stealing 377 thousand dollars from the fire department and has agreed to never again hold position of financial responsibility over any individual or entity.  Fischer is also required to pay a balance of her 177 thousand dollars in restitution by Monday.

JERSEY SHORE WILL PLAY FOOTBALL TONIGHT IN MAX’S HONOR

The Jersey Shore community leads the region in mourning the loss of Max Engel the senior football player who passed away Friday.  There is an outpouring of love and support evident for the Jersey Shore football player who collapsed during the game against Selinsgrove September 8^th.  The Jersey Shore Shikellamy football game set to go on tonight, after the School District released a statement on social media saying the team made the decision wanted to play tonight in Max’s honor.  Gates will open at Jersey Shore at 5:45pm for students and staff, general admission at 6pm and students grades K-8 are asked to be accompanied by an adult.  To inquire about remaining reserved tickets available, call the Athletic office beginning at 8am today.  The family also shared online, their appreciation for the support the community has shown them during this difficult time.   

MIFFLINBURG MAN CAUSES STAND OFF WITH POLICE

A Mifflinburg man, wanted on various charges, led Mifflinburg Police on a chase before pulling two guns on officers last Sunday.  According to the Standard Journal, 33-year-old Timothy Bungart Jr. was arrested following the incident September 10^th on Chestnut Street, which involved more than7 law enforcement agencies.  Police say they were involved in a standoff with Bungart for about 20 minutes.  He is now in jail in lieu of $200,000 and facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault of a police officer and terroristic threats.

HORSHAM MAN CHARGED WITH TRANSPORTING TRACTORS

A man from Horsham was in federal court in Williamsport after he was charged with allegedly hauling stolen tractors across state lines.  According to North Central PA dot com, 64 year old Joseph John Waldron plead guilty to interstate transportation of stolen goods after police say he hauled a Kubota, backhoe and excavator, and a John Deere tractor between August and December 2021.  The equipment had a value of about 137 thousand dollars.  Waldron could be sentenced up to 10 years in prison.

PA VETERAN’S TREATMENT COURT TO EXPAND

The Pennsylvania Courts have announced the establishment of a Regional Veterans Treatment Court which will add coverage for more underserved central Pennsylvania counties. The Court is anticipated to begin proceedings in early 2024. Currently, Blair, Clinton, Centre and Mifflin counties host treatment courts within their judicial districts – and among them, only Clinton County has an existing veterans court program. The new Regional Veterans Court will include Huntingdon, Perry, Juniata and Clearfield counties and will expand the veterans treatment court network to cover 32 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. Pennsylvania currently has 25 county Veterans Court programs, the first of which opened in Lackawanna County in Nov. 2009.

ROAD SURFACING IN UNION COUNTY THIS WEEK

Road resurfacing will continue on Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union County. The project, which continues this week, extends from Interstate 80 to White Deer Township in both directions with single lane restrictions.. Paving is anticipated to be completed by October. You can check road conditions online before you leave at 511PA dot com –  Pennsylvania’s official travel information service.

SPORTS

NFL

Falcons 25            Packers 24
Bills 38                 Raiders 10
Ravens 27            Bengals 24
Seahawks 37         Lions 31
Titans 27              Chargers 24
Buccaneers 27      Bears 17
Chiefs 17              Jaguars 9
Colts 31                Texans 20 
49ers 30               Rams 23
Giants 31             Cardinals 28 
Cowboys 30         Jets 10 
Commanders 35  Broncos 33 
Dolphins 24         Patriots 17

NFL Tonight
Saints vs Panthers @Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte 7:15 ESPN
Browns vs Steelers @Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh 8:15pm ABC

PIAA HS Football tonight
Shikellamy vs Jersey Shor e  7:05pm

MLB

Guardians 9         Rangers 2
Orioles 5              Rays 4
Pirates 3               Yankees 2
Blue Jays 3            Red Sox 2
Marlins 16             Braves 2
Mets 8                  Reds 4
Astros 7                Royals 1
Twins 4                 White Sox 0
Nationals 2           Brewers 1
Cardinals 6           Phillies 5
Giants 11              Rockies 10
Tigers 5                Angels 3
Padres 10             A’s 1
Dodgers 6             Mariners 1
Diamondbacks  6   Cubs 2

NASCAR
Denny Hamlin collected the checkered flag at Bristol’s Saturday night Race followed by
Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Chris Buescher and Ty Gibbs rounding out the top 5.
*  Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick were both eliminated from title contention as both NASCAR champions failed to advance out of the first round.
*  Logano became the first reigning champion eliminated in the first round when he crashed early in the third stage and finished 34th.

RE-CAPTURED CONVICT SLEPT IN THE WOODS, ATE WATERMELON

More details are coming in about how Danelo Cavalcante eluded state troopers for nearly two weeks before he was captured near Pottstown, PA in Chester County, Wednesday morning.  According to PennLive, police said in a press conference yesterday, that after Cavalcante escaped August 31^st, he lived on watermelon and stream water, and at one point early in the search, the fugitive, told authorities that one officer almost stepped on him hiding in the underbrush.  Ultimately, thermal imaging from above was used to locate the man.  Cavalcante was taken to the Avondale State Police barracks around 9:30 a.m. yesterday and was arraigned for the escape charge. His preliminary hearing is September 27^th.

K-9 OFFICER YODA ASSISTS POLICE IN CAPTURING ESCAPEE

More details are coming in about how Danelo Cavalcante eluded state troopers for nearly two weeks before he was captured near Pottstown, PA in Chester County, Wednesday morning.  According to PennLive, police said in a press conference yesterday, that after Cavalcante escaped August 31^st, he lived on watermelon and stream water, and at one point early in the search, the fugitive, told authorities that one officer almost stepped on him hiding in the underbrush.  Ultimately, thermal imaging from above was used to located the man while he was sleeping in the woods of South Coventry Township on Wednesday morning, lying on top of a rifle he had stolen. A police dog named Yoda was released to find Cavalcante, and he bit him and prevented him from using the rifle before police took him into custody and processed him at the Avondale State Police barracks and was arraigned for the escape charge. His preliminary hearing is September 27^th.

FIFTEEN YEARS FOR PORNOGRAPHY SENTENCE

A man from Williamsport was recently handed a 15 year sentence after a second conviction for receiving child pornography within a five year period.  According to the Sun Gazette, along with the prison time, 42 year old Wayne Stanford Keen, III, will have 10 years supervision after his term, must pay restitution to three victims, have no contact with anyone under the age of 18 and submit to lie detector tests to curb pornography viewing.  Keen was sentenced in 2017 on one child pornography charge for which he received 6 months to a year of prison time. 

ROUTE 220 SOUTH HAS CONSTRUCTION THIS WEEK

PennDot will be patching main roads tomorrow on Route 220 SB in Williamsport, Lycoming County.  According to the Department, motorists should expect lane restrictions on Route 220 southbound between Route 15 southbound and Reach Road.  Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.  Traffic entering Route 220 southbound from the Route 15 southbound exit ramp will be maintained using a stop sign.

JERSEY SHORE FOOTBALL PAUSED THIS WEEK

The Jersey Shore football team has announced that they will postpone the Jersey Shore/Shikellamy High School Football game tomorrow out of respect for Max Engel and his family after he suffered a serious injury at last Friday night’s game. In a recent letter to the community, Superintendent Dr. Brian Ulmer, brought word from the Engels that Max’s condition has ‘rapidly declined’, but no other details have been shared. The school community continues to support the family.  A go fund me account called “Help the family of Max Engel” has reached over 42 thousand dollars at this time.   Dr. Ulmer says the Center for Community resources is available for anyone in the community needing support.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN ASSAULT GROCERY LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER

A Williamsport man was arrested Monday after hitting loss prevention officer at Wegman’s who was trying to stop him from stealing.  According to North Central PA dot com, 31 year old Darlo Vicente Blount was confronted at the store about 2:30pm and fled following the assault, and was caught a short time later at the Trade & Transit Center.  Polcie allegedly found marijunana in a bag Blount was carrying after he was detained.  He was charged with second-degree felony robbery, possession of marijuana, and retail theft, and will have a preliminary hearing September 28^th.

RADAR CENTER EXPERIENCES TWO-ALARM ELECTRICAL FIRE

There was a two-alarm fire reported Tuesday morning at the Red Rock Radar Center in Colley Township, following an electrical problem in the elevator service room of the 5-story building. According to the Sun Gazette, firefighters from four counties were called to the scene on Mountain Springs Road just after 10am.  With first responders carrying hoses and other heavy equipment up two stairwells of the 70×75  dome structure, and the fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes .  Dushore Fire Chief John Yonkin estimated the damage done to the building at about 200 thousand dollars. The facility provides data for both the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre and New York City Center airports.  No injuries were reported and electric service was restored to the facility by the evening.

MAN FOUND DECEASED IN SUNBURY DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES

No suspicious activity was announced after individuals found a deceased male laying in the 200 block of South Third Street Tuesday and called police.  According to the Daily item, Sunbury Police said they originally thought the incident was nefarious, but determined the 70 year old man discovered just before 5pm, died of natural causes.  Police closed roads in the area Tuesday evening as they completed an investigation.  The identity of the man has not yet been released. 

KNOEBELS’ PHOENIX ROLLERCOASTER HONORED AGAIN

At the Golden Ticket Awards at Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge Tennessee on Saturday, Knoebels Amusement Resort’s Phoenix roller coaster and food were ranked at #1 in the world.  According to Amusement Today, the Phoenix was named the #1 wooden roller coaster in the world for the fifth time and the park’s food secured the #1 spot again marking them being recognized as the best 20 times in the last 23 years:  Knoebels was also a finalist in the Best Guest Experience and Best Dark Ride categories. The awards are calculated from an international poll.

SPORTS

MLB

Giants 6      Guardians  5
Rays 5         Twins 4
Rockies 7     Cubs 3
Mariners 3    Angels 2
Cardinals 1  Orioles  0
Pirates 7     Nationals 6
Braves 4     Phillies 1
Reds  4       Tigers 3
Rangers 10  Blue Jays  0
Mets 7        Diamondbacks 1
Astros 6       A’s  2
Royals 7      White Sox  1
Marlins 2    Brewers 0
Padres 6     Dodgers 1

Yankees and Red Sox postponed for rain

NFL Tonight
Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles 8:15pm Prime Video
NFL News
* Three key Philadelphia Eagles  — running back Kenneth Gainwell, cornerback James Bradberry and safety Reed Blankenship — have been ruled out of Thursday’s home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.  Bradberry remains in concussion protocol while Gainwell and Blankenship are dealing with rib injuries. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has a rib injury as well and is listed as questionable.

MLB News
*  The Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 last night after Spencer Strider’s major league-leading 17th win and Austin Riley’s two-run homer.
* Atlanta (96-50) clinched in 146 games, its second-quickest clinch in the divisional era. The division title was the Braves’ record 26th, two more than the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees,

NBA News
* The NBA board of governors unanimously voted yesterday to approve tougher resting policy rules and punishments for star players who sit out games.  NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the rule would ultimately give the league office authority for greater oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams more than $1 million for each instance for it.