CITY COUNCIL DECIDES TO TABLE CITY HALL BID DECISION

The fate of the Williamsport City Hall building remains open-ended for now after City Council decided to table their decision.  Many in the community have been watching and waiting to know the outcome, but according to the Sun Gazette, council voted 6-1 approving the vote to table or delay deciding about the high bid of five hundred fifty five thousand, five hundred dollars submitted by JBas Realty of Jessup.  Councilman Jon Mackey voted no about the delay.  There is no word at this time how long City Council wants to wait to make a definitive decision about the historic building on West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport.

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS FACE BOTH SIDES OF ISSUE

A proposal to add seasonal campsites near Antlers Lane where a restaurant and boat launch are located in Woodward Township, is getting pushback from residents, who recently told the township supervisors they worry about the potential for noise and unsafe traffic for residents  According to the Sun Gazette, Woodward Township supervisors agreed on the need for restrictive conditions going forward as to not burden neighbors, but see their role as also allowing the owners of the property who want to add 50-plus sites to find acceptable the conditions which might be created.  The next meeting of the supervisors in Woodward Township will be 6 pm on October 11^th.

LOCK HAVEN BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT THIS WEEKEND

Flemington Bridge will be closed during overnight hours this weekend and motorists will be required to use a detour.  According to PennDOT, the Flemington Bridge along Route 150 near Lock Haven will close Saturday night at 8pm until 6am Sunday, 8pm Sunday through 6am Monday, and 8pm Monday through 6am Tuesday.  Work to be completed includes the removal of the painters containment as they wrap up the preservation project that  will extend the life of this bridge and two others in Clinton County.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY TEST NEXT WEEK

A test of the federal government’s nationwide Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts will take place next week for the entire public.  According to the Daily Item, Danville police say on Wednesday October 4^th cell towers will broadcast the test beginning at 2:20pm.  It will continue for about 30 minutes, but wireless devices should only receive one notification.  The test should be accompanied by a unique tone and vibration.  Police say the test is necessary to minimize confusion and maximize the public safety value of it.

MAN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING OFFICER, RESISTING ARREST

A Beech Creek man had an altercation with police after they came to his house to perform a well-check on his minor child who was in his home September 17^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say the mother of the child was with police and was allowed to talk to her daughter who was deemed safe and came from inside the home. An argument began between 40 year old Joshua Lee Furl’s wife and the mother, and Furl came outside.  After refusing to return inside, Furl punched an officer at the 500 block of Bald Eagle Street, breaking his glasses.  He continued to resist arrest while being taken into custody. He was charged with aggravated assault and public drunkenness and was released on 40 thousand dollars unsecured bail.

CASH STOLEN FROM SELF-CHECKOUT

A shopper at the Selinsgrove Walmart September 23^rd left their cash back in the self-checkout machine and someone stole it.  According to North Central PA dot com, the victim went back to the store a short time after realizing they forgot the cash and it was gone.  Now the Selinsgrove state police are investigating and ask that if anyone has any information about the theft to contact state police at 570-374-8145.

PHEASANT STOCKING TO START IN PENNSYLVANIA

Stocking of pheasants will start next week as the PA Game Commission works across the state to release 237 thousand ring- necked pheasants throughout the hunting seasons.  The birds for eastern Pennsylvania are raised at the Loyalsock State Game Farm, in Lycoming County.  Several weekly rounds of release take place in the North Central PA region; which includes Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga and Union Counties.  A total of 3 thousand-thirty birds will be released regularly in Lycoming County from October 5^th through January 3^rd and 4^th.

ANNUAL ROUTE 192 CLEAN-UP NEXT MONTH

The public is invited to Mifflinburg’s annual clean-up of Route 192 in Union County on October 21^st.  According to the Daily Item, the event that is hosted by the Friends of R.B. Winter Annual Autumn Clean Up of Route 192 will meet at 9am at the Environmental learning center, where they will provide gloves and bags and safety vests, but volunteers are asked to bring water and weather appropriate clothes.  Register for the event before October 18^th online at friendsofrbwinter.org/cleanup.

SPORTS

NFL Thursday Night Football
Detroit Lions 34  Green Bay Packers 20
NFL Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Houston Texans 1pm CBS
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles 1pm FOX
Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns 1pm
Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills 1pm
New England Patriots @ Dallas Cowboys 4:25pm FOX
Kansas City Chiefs @ NY Jets 8:20pm NBC
NFL Monday Night Football
Seattle Seahawks @ NY Giants 8:15 pm ABC/ESPN

PIAA HS Football Friday
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week
Southern Columbia @ Montoursville6:30 pre-game coverage/7pm kick-off on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

MLB

Tigers 7                 Royals 3
A’s 2                     Twins 1
White Sox  3         Diamondbacks 1
Brewers 3             Cardinals 0
Pirates 3               Phillies 2
Orioles 2              Red Sox 0
Blue Jays 6           Yankees 0
Marlins 2              Mets 1
Braves 5               Cubs 3
Rockies 14            Dodgers 5
Mariners 3            Rangers 2

MLB News
* Orioles clinched the American League  division championship last night with their (2-0) victory over the Boston Red Sox.
* During the seventh-inning stretch, the scoreboard revealed the sight of Orioles great Cal Ripken in attendance.

NASCAR Sunday 
Yellawood 500  Talladega Super Speedway
Pre-Race coverage @ 1pm Green flag racing @2pm
on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

MILTON WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DUI WITH CHILDREN IN CAR

A woman from Milton who crashed her car with young children inside while allegedly high on drugs August 18^th was recently charged in Northumberland County court.  According to Stonington State Police, an adult passenger who was also in the car said 31 year old Marissa Auman was driving, and stopped for a few minutes at a friend’s house while the passenger stayed in the car with the children, until Auman returned and started driving, passing out and crashing moments later into a guide rail on Route 61 in Shamokin Township.  Police say Narcan was administered and the woman was later found to have several drugs in her system, including fentanyl.  She faces felony charges of endangering the welfare of children, DUI and other charges. Her preliminary hearing is November 14^th. 

COUPLE SENTENCED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING IN UNION COUNTY

A man and his wife charged in Union County court for drug trafficking two years ago, have both been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.  According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania 35 year old Bryce and his wife, 33 year old Tanya Stanger were arrested when state police pulled them over  in August of 2021 and searched the vehicle, seizing 30 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and one kilo of fentanyl that were en route from California to Hazelton.  The Stangers were both sentenced last week in separate hearings. 

COUNTY AGENCIES WANT PUBLIC INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT

As county agencies work on an update of the county’s two main types of development regulations: zoning ordinances and a subdivision and land development ordinance, or SALDO, they are looking for input from residents next week.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Lycoming County Planning Commission and County Department of Planning and Development will hold a public meeting October 5^th in Williamsport to compile opinions from the public on updates for ordinances and development regulations that apply to many areas of Lycoming County.  The County Zoning Ordinance applies to 19 municipalities that have not enacted their own Zoning Ordinance.  The meeting will be next Thursday at Third Street Plaza, the 3rd Floor Conference Room at 6:30pm.

CAC TO SCREEN ICONIC 1930’S HORROR FILM IN OCTOBER

A spooky Halloween screening of the iconic “Bride of Frankenstein” is coming back to the Community Arts Center for one night only, Monday, October 30^th.  According to the CAC, the evening will not only be a showing of the classic film, but will also feature a guest appearance of Sara Karloff, Boris Karloff’s daughter and academy award winning special effects artist Tom Woodruff, Jr., will be on hand to discuss the film – which was one of the first psychological Horror films of the 1930s.  Get tickets and information at caclive.com/the bride of Frankenstein or by calling the box office 570 326-2424.

SHAMOKIN MAN INCARCERATED IN PHILLY MISSES NORRY TRIAL

The attorney for a man unable to attend his attempted homicide trial in Northumberland County because he is currently incarcerated in a Philadelphia prison filed for a continuance of his case.  According to the Daily Item, 32 year old Akeem Tyree Gregory of Shamokin was to face trial after he allegedly shot a man over 160 dollars in marijuana  and then barricaded himself in a Mount Carmel home for six hours in early 2020.  Gregory is in jail in Philly after he was picked up on an arrest warrant for the criminal homicide and several other felonies.  Gregory will now appear in Northumberland court at a later date.

SCAMMER STEALS THOUSANDS FROM BUFFALO TOWNSHIP MAN

A 59 year old man from Buffalo Township was caught by surprise after he lost thousands of dollars in a phone scam August 25^th.  According to State police at Milton a person the victim believed to a be a clerk from a bank, used persuasion to get the man to share personal information and took over 16 thousand dollars from  his accounts.  Police say scammers may use spoofer technology to disguise the number on your caller ID, and may know personal information from using internet searches or social media information.  Scammers will typically say there’s been suspicious activity on your account, but never share personal information such as social security, access code, password, or PIN numbers with a caller who you do not authorize.

NEVI FUNDING COMMUNITY MEETING

The PA Department of Transportation announced last week the first round of conditional awards for NEVI funding which comes from a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides states with funding to help make EV charging more accessible to all Americans.  According to the Sun Gazette, there will be a community engagement event in Williamsport October 23^rd at the Trade & Transit Centre II on West Third Street to help community members learn about EVs, funding options and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program itself, allowing residents to provide input on a future EV charging infrastructure.  Register to attend online through the PennDOT website.  https://forms.office.com/r/hSJANSXQ0S

ELK RESCUED FROM WIRES BY GAME COMMISSION WARDENS

A 12-point bull elk tangled in telephone wire was rescued in Sinnemahoning, Cameron County by officers from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.  According to the PGC, wildlife officials sedated the elk and monitored it’s vital signs, while game wardens freed the wires from the animal’s antlers that were also tangled around a tree.  The elk was fitted with a GPS collar, was tagged and walked away from the scene.  In a Facebook post, the game commission thanks those who helped with the rescue, and suggest with elk archery in season, property owners  in the zone should clear or secure loose wire fencing or hanging objects like rope swings and outdoor lighting.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Soccer
Boys

Midd-West  2                 Loyalsock 1
Central Columbia 11     Hughesville 1
South Williamsport 2    Montgomery 1
Muncy  4                       Sullivan County  1
Jersey Shore 4               Shamokin 1
Williamson3                  Athens 0
Southern Columbia 2     Mifflinburg  1
Milton 3                         Lewisburg  2 
Benton 3                        Millville 1
Wellsboro 6                   Galeton 0
East Juniata 4                Line Mountain 1
Selinsgrove 3                 Shikellamy 1

NFL Thursday Night Football
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers  8:15 Prime Video
NCAA Football
Tonight
Temple @ Tulsa 7:30pm ESPN
Friday
Cincinnati @ BYU 10:15pm ESPN
Saturday
Penn State @ Northwestern (Illinois) noon Big Ten Network
Michigan @ Nebraska 3:30pm FOX
Notre Dame @ Duke 7:30pm ABC
Michigan State @ Iowa 7:30pm NBC
Pitt @ Virginia Tech 8pm ACCN

MLB

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

MLB News
*  The Braves clinched the National League’s #1 seed with their win over the Cubs last night
* Atlanta (102-56) needs one win to guarantee home-field advantage through the World Series.

* Ronald Acuña Jr. stole second base in the 10th inning of the hard fought game between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs  – his  second of the night and 70th this season –  making him the first player in MLB history to hit at least 40 home runs and steal 70 bases.

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