CITY MAN IN CUSTODY FOR THREATS, STRANGULATION

A Williamsport man who strangled and terrorized a woman near the 2000 block of West Third Street October 14^th is in custody and charged with simple assault, strangulation, stalking, terroristic threats, and unlawful restraint. According to North Central PA dot com, 22 year old Kavaughn Clifton Williams, attacked and choked the victim and then left her passed out, injured  and locked in a bedroom, and after her escape and contact with relatives and the police,  sent threatning text messages. Williams is being held at the Lycoming County Prison on $50,000 monetary bail. 

MAN CAUGHT WITH OUNCE OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Lycoming Narcotics Enforcement Unit officers and Williamsport police arrested a man for possession October 5^th, after he left a known area for drugs, and a traffic stop that led to him admitting he had an amount of methamphetamine the size of a racquetball.  According to North Central PA dot com, after obtaining the search warrant for 39 year old Harold Hakeem Rainier’s car, officers located about an ounce of the drug, which is what they said was in excess of what a normal user would have.  Rainier was charged with a felony for possession and intent to deliver a controlled substance and was jailed in lieu of 25 thousand dollars monetary bail.

LEAF COLLECTION STARTS MONDAY IN WILLIAMSPORT

Williamsport’s public works department has announced leaf collection in the city will begin Monday.  According to the Sun Gazette, loose leaf collection is scheduled for the curb line of primary streets, but not the alleys due to the large size of the leaf collection equipment, and that it’s important that residents do not mix brush, yard waste or limbs in with the leaves.  Residents can get an access card for the mulch pile at the brush recycling center located at 1550 W. Third St.  Leaf collection will continue at least weekly through December.

STUDENTS TO WEAR GREEN FOR FRIEND KILLED IN CRASH

Students at Selinsgrove Area school district who were shocked and saddened this week after a car crash along Route 487 on Monday, killed 8^th grade student Christopher Sensenig, will wear green today to support Christopher’s family and friends.  Selinsgrove Superintendent Frank Jankowski said the school is in collaboration with Christopher’s family and hope everyone can support this positive show of remembrance. The Mifflinburg Area School District is also encouraging students to wear green today. Two other family members were also injured in the Northumberland County accident.

INMATE FACES MORE CHARGES AFTER KICKING CO

An inmate at SCI Coal Township is facing an additional felony assault charge after officers said he kicked a CO in the face as he was being transported.  According to State police at Stonington, 37 year old Leonard Garfield Young Jr, kicked one of the officers who was attempting to re-cuff him after he dropped to the ground in an attempt to allegedly avoid transport.  Young had been charged September 17^th  for misdemeanor simple assault, and summary harassment.  His preliminary hearing is October 27^th.

LAYOFFS AT WOOD MODE LLC IN KREAMER

A layoff of employees has occurred at Wood-Mode LLC in Kreamer.  According to the Daily Item, PA Career Link received the notification of the layoff  of 35 employees from the company October 13^th .  Administrators from the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation said it may only be a seasonal payoff and not a permanent one.  A Rapid Response Assistance program will be held Tuesday at the CareerLink office in Sunbury for the employees who were laid off, with unemployment representatives on site to help guide them to training services and health care information.

NEW POLLING PLACE FOR THIRD WARD

Williamsport’s 3^rd Ward will be required to vote at a new location on Election Day this year, after emergency circumstances at the previous facility.  According to the Lycoming County Board of Elections, 3^rd ward residents will vote at the Monsignor Fleming Parish Center at 720 W. Fourth St in Williamsport.  Notification letters will be mailed to the households of all registered voters and signs will be placed at the old polling place to inform those who may not have heard about the change for Election Day, November 7^th.  If you have questions call the office of voter services at 570-327-2267.

PHEASANT SEASON STARTS TOMORROW

There’s another round of pheasants being released by the PA Game Commission which coincides with the beginning of Ring-necked pheasant hunting season tomorrow.  According to the Game commission’s website (pgc.pa.gov), there will be weekly releases from mid-October through mid-November in every county but Franklin and in the Central Susquehanna area for the Game Commission’s Wildlife Operations.  Adult and some seniors who wish to hunt pheasants are required to purchase a pheasant permit in addition to a general hunting license, except for  senior lifetime resident license holders and youth hunters must have a free permit. Stocking schedules are available online at pgc.pa.gov.

SPORTS

MLB
NLCS   Diamondbacks 2      Phillies 1
ALCS  Astros 10                   Rangers  3
MLB Tonight
Houston @ Texas 5:07 FS1  2-2
Phillies @ Arizona 8:07 TBS  PHL up 2

NFL Thursday Night Football
Jaguars 31  Saints 24
NFL Sunday
Buffalo @ New England  1pm CBS
Washington @ New York Giants 1pm
Steelers vs LA Rams 4:05pm Fox
Chiefs vs LA Chargers 4:25pm CBS
Miami Dolphins @ Philadelphia Eagles 8:20pm NBC
*Jets have a Bye
PIAA HS Soccer

Girls
Williamsport 1     Milton 0
Hughesville 3       Bloomsburg 2
Lewisburg 4         South Williamsport 0
Mifflinburg 4        Jersey Shore 0
Muncy 11             Montgomery 0
Loyalsock 2          Shamokin 1
Williamson  3       NP Mansfield 0
Midd-West 8        Mt Carmel 0
Danville 3             Benton 0
Shikellamy 4        Berwick 0
Boys 
Lewisburg 8         South Williamsport 0
Montgomery  2    Muncy 1
Danville 2             Warrior Run 0
Wellsboro 2          Montoursville 0
Central Col. 3       Berwick 1
Shikellamy 10      Williams Valley 0
Mifflinburg 2        Mifflin County 0
Williamson 1        Athens 1

PIAA HS Football Tonight
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week
Troy @ Loyalsock 6:30 Pre-Game/7pm Kickoff
on Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

NASCAR Sunday
4EVER 400 Presented by Mobil1 @ Homestead-Miami Speedway
1:30pm Pre-race/2:30 Green Flag Racing on Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

POLICE BLAME MIFFLINBURG BUS ACCIDENT ON DRIVER ERROR

After all 16 students escaped injury after a bus accident Monday in Mifflinburg police reported at the borough council  meeting last night that the cause of the crash was allegedly caused by driver error.  According to the Daily Item, the bus jumped the curb near on Sixth Street onto Chestnut Street ultimately traveling onto the sidewalk and getting wedged between a tree and the porch of a home.  No one was at the property at the time of the accident.  Police say they shut down the road while they extracted the bus from the area by cutting down an already dead tree and using a heavy duty wrecker to avoid any more damage to nearby houses. The children were evacuated from the bus without incident in to the custody of their parents. The police investigation into the accident continues.

MAN CAUGHT DRIVING STOLEN CAR

A man from Lawrenceville was stopped by police along Route 49 near Merrick Hill Road in Deerfield Township for a traffic violation and they discovered the car he was driving was stolen.  According to North Central PA dot com, 39 year old Adam Putnam allegedly stole the 2010 Nissan Versa from Corning, N.Y., and upon arrest was found to have methamphetamine and marijuana in his possession.  Putman was arraigned and taken to Tioga County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

YAW ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR RURAL FIRE SAFETY

Grants for funding to help rural communities increase protection from wildfires, while encouraging fire safety was awarded to eight local volunteer fire companies across the 23^rd District this week.  According to Senator Gene Yaw, grant recipients in Lycoming County include South Williamsport’s Independent Fire Co. No. 1 and Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company.  Eldredsville Volunteer Fire Co. Inc.in  Forksville were also awarded funding to assist with rural fire services.  Four companies in Tioga and one in Bradford County were also awarded grants in District 23.   The grant program is offered through DCNR and funded through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

“SEALANT SATURDAY” COMING TO PENN COLLEGE IN NOVEMBER

Free dental care, to include oral health screenings, sealants, and dental health education will be available November 4^th from 9am til noon at Penn College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic.  According to Penn College, low-cost sealants done by volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and Penn College students will be available to the public ages 7 – 18, by appointment for “Sealant Saturday” taking place on the second floor of the Breuder Advanced Technology Health Sciences Center.  Call 570-320-8007 to make your appointment. Penn College has been a Sealant Saturday host since 2003.

SELINSGROVE STUDENT DIES IN CAR CRASH

A serious crash on Route 487 between Paxinos and Elysburg killed an eighth grader from Selinsgrove area school district Monday, and also injured other members of the student’s family. According to the Daily item, the crash at 2:30pm trapped four victims in the vehicle that had caught fire, before first responders could extinguish the flames and rescue the victims.  Two were flown to Geisinger and two transported to Danville by ambulance.  Ralpho Township Police have provided no details on the crash, but two SUV had extensive damage at the scene according to police. Selinsgrove Area School District Superintendent Frank Jankowski, said that Christopher Sensing was the victim of the crash, and that counseling and support is available the school.

KENTUCKY WOMAN CRASHES OFF OF ROUTE 15

A woman from Kentucky escaped serious injury last weekend after a car crash along Route 15 in Union Township.  According to State Police, 30 year old Helen Coleman was allegedly speeding along the Union County highway when she hydroplaned and spun off the road, heading down an embankment, spinning and striking two utility poles before the vehicle caught fire.  Coleman was transported to Evangelical Hospital and troopers gave her a citation for speeding.

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL STEPS DOWN

The principal of Central Elementary within the South Williamsport Area School District is stepping down next month and the school board has voted on her interim replacement for the end of the year.  According to the Sun Gazette, the South Williamsport area school board received and accepted the resignation of Dr. Michelle Loomis, and from November 10^th through the Christmas break, Patricia Cross who is a retired Sullivan County superintendent and former principal will take her place.  The next South Williamsport school board meeting is November 6^th at  6pm at the high school library.

DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC SATURDAY

Geisinger will be holding their flu shot clinics again this Saturday October 21^st from 9am til 1am for all members of the public ages 3+ at no cost.  Over 30 locations around North Central PA will hold drive-through clinics, including Geisinger Muncy at 255 Route 220 Highway and Geisinger Lock Haven at 68 Spring Street.  Those needing vaccinations who are under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them and children ages 5 and under or those afraid of needles will be vaccinated inside the clinic. Get details at geisinger.org/flu.

NO THREAT FROM NATURAL GAS SMELL IN WILLIAMSPORT

The Williamsport Bureau of Fire has released a statement on the Natural Gas odor that was noticed around Williamsport City and Old Lycoming Township.  According to the bureau, the odor is a result of a natural gas line repair that caused technicians to bleed the gas off a 24 inch main line.  The repair is complete and there is no concern needed by the public.  The smell of natural gas may still be in the atmosphere today because of the current weather conditions and air quality level. There is no danger to the public but if you do have concerns, contact the fire department (570) 327-1536.

SPORTS

MLB
National League Championship Series
Phillies 10           Diamondbacks 0  – PHL up 2
MLB Tonight
American League Championship Series
Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers Game 3 – 8:03pm FS1
MLB Thursday
National League Championship Series
Philadelphia Phillies @ Arizona Diamondbacks Game 3 – 5:07pm TBS
American League Championship Series
Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers Game 4 – 8:03pm FS1

NHL Tonight
Pittsburgh @ Detroit 7:30pm TNT
NFL Thursday
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New Orleans Saints 8:15 Prime Video
NFL Sunday
Buffalo @ New England  1pm CBS
Washington @ New York Giants 1pm
Steelers vs LA Rams 4:05pm Fox
Chiefs vs LA Chargers 4:25pm CBS
Miami Dolphins @ Philadelphia Eagles 8:20pm NBC
*Jets have a Bye

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State @ Ohio State noon FOX
PIAA HS Soccer

Boys
S. Williamsport  2         Montgomery 1
Wellsboro 3                   Hughesville 1
Milton 6                         Warrior Run 0
Central Mountain 2       Mifflinburg  1
Midd-West 6                  Bloomsburg 0

Girls
Crestwood 5                  Williamsport 2
NP Mansfield 5              Montgomery 3
Shikellamy 7                  Loyalsock 1
Milton 4                         Selinsgrove 1
Danville 5                      Millville 2
Central Columbia 11     Mount Carmel 2
Troy 5                            Towanda 2

TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE INVESTIGATE METH RING

The Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement unit assisted police in taking two men into custody after an investigation led to a confidential informant assisting police in a drug ring that was discovered in August of this year.  According to North Central PA dot com, 29 year old Dondre Terrell McMillan and 35 year old Rashaun Fleming were allegedly running a methamphetamine and marijuana distribution chain.  Fleming was under investigation in August.   McMillan was ultimately caught October 12^th for meeting an informant to purchase an ounce of methamphetamine and after the transaction, police attempted to stop him in a vehicle on I-180 in Williamsport.  McMillan fled police traveling over 100 miles per hour, crashing and then fleeing on foot until he was captured a short distance away.  He was charged with several felonies including aggravated assault, criminal mischief and escape. Both Fleming and McMillan were arrested in lieu of monetary bail.

CITY COUNCIL DELAYING CITY HALL VOTE AGAIN

There is still no decision on whether City Council will vote about the agreement of the sale of the former City Hall building on West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, several members of the administration were not at the meeting, so there was no discussion on the matter.  Slaughter previously said that they await results of pending state and federal investigations, including a special audit from the Federal Transit Administration which influences their decision making timetable.  Get information by emailing; city clerk at city of Williamsport dot org.

GRANTS FOR CENTRE COUNTY FIRE SAFETY

The Shapiro administration and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded a grant to a rural fire department in Milesburg.  According to  82nd Legislative District, Rep. Paul Takac, the grant provides $2,660 in funding to Citizens Hook and Ladder Company #1 to support their efforts to partner with DCNR combating wildfires and brush fires in Centre County, enhancing safety for residents in rural Pennsylvania.

UPDATE FROM FAMILY ON AIDEN WALLACE

There was another message shared Friday by Montoursville Area High School on behalf of the family of Aiden Wallace the student who was rescued after a fall during a field trip at Jacoby Park.  According to the Facebook post, they say Aiden continues to improve, as he is awake, recognizing family and responding appropriately and that they are reading cards and messages to him.  They say there is still a need to limit any visitors since his doctors at Geisinger feel it’s important to introduce that process slowly.   The family says they continue to feel gratitude for all the support, prayers and outstanding care Aiden has received.   

DEATH OF WILLIAMSPORT MAN RULED A HOMICIDE

The body of a Williamsport man that was found Friday near Interstate 80 has been ruled a homicide.  According to the Daily Item, the man identified Saturday as 19-year-old Kevin Cagle was found by police to have had a criminal record that included robbery,  simple assault, theft, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and more.  The Montour County Coroner’s office has not released any more information about the investigation at this time, but if you have information surrounding  Cagle’s case, contact State Police at Milton or Montoursville.

MAN FLEES POLICE FACES CHARGES IN SELINSGROVE

A man who fled the scene of an accident in Shamokin Dam is facing several charges in Northumberland County court.  According to State Police in Selinsgrove say 30-year-old Levi Swancer crashed at the intersection of Routes 11 & 15  September 30^th around 1am  – after the police pursued him for speeding.  He failed to negotiate a left hand turn and hit a curb in the area, ending up in a parking lot with damage and attempted to flee again.  Swancer was charged for fleeing as well as driving while his license was suspended or revoked.

RENOVATION OF CONTROL TOWER AT AIRPORT COMPLETE

The renovation of the control tower at Williamsport Municipal Airport is complete and the airport authority members expressed their approval with the project done by Lundy Construction.  According to the Sun Gazette, interior construction, installation of new windows, and the fire alarm system was upgraded and payment was approved for just over 200 thousand dollars which is derived from CARES Act funding. Another part of the project under consideration is to expand Montour Street to the airport to bring another access road to the airport, and Airport authority director Richard Howell said there is a meeting to consider the new road next week.

SUNBURY POLICE TO HOLD MEET AND GREET

One of several scheduled “Meet the Police” events will take place in Sunbury beginning tonight at Lincoln and Memorial Drive where police will be under a tent from 5 til 7pm so they can talk with residents.  According to the Daily Item, Acting Sunbury Police Chief Travis Bremigen said the new initiative is in place to bridge the gap between the police and the community and also allow those with concerns or issues to share them with law enforcement.  Other “Meet the Police” events will take place October 21^st from 9am til noon in the 400 block of Market Street and on October 28^th from 6 til 8 p.m. at Front and Chestnut streets.  The October 28^th event will be like a trunk or treat where children can dress up and the public can decorate their vehicles – with prizes from the officers for their Top 3 favorite cars.

SPORTS

MLB
Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to win Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday night.

American League Championship Game 2
Rangers 5  Astros 4

NFL  Monday Night Football
Cowboys 20       Chargers 17

PIAA HS Soccer
Boys
Benton 3                       Muncy  2
Central Columbia 2     Lewisburg 0
Southern Columbia 4  Midd-West 2 

Girls
Muncy  6                       Wellsboro 0
Warrior Run 3               Berwick 1
Williamson 3                 NE Bradford 2
Shamokin  6                  Lourdes Regional 2
Wyalusing  2                  Athens 0
Southern Columbia  4    Benton 3
Midd-West 2                  Central Mountain 0

PIAA HS Girls Tennis
Sarah Buck of Hughesville captured the victory over Jersey Shore’s Peyton Dincher at the District 4 singles Tennis Championship Game in three sets 6-3, 6-8, 6-3.

FORMER SUNBURY POLICE CHIEF CHARGED WITH FELONY THEFT

Following his retirement after 22 years from the Sunbury Police department last week, Former Sunbury Police Chief Brad Hare has now been charged with felony and misdemeanor theft charges for allegedly stealing almost $7,000 from the Americus Hose Company.  According to WNEP, officials at the fire company noticed money missing from the office and installed surveillance on the property.  Police say 47 year old Hare was documented on surveillance to be in the building during the times money had gone missing over several months, and Hare allegedly confessed to the crimes when confronted in August.  Police say Hare may also have stolen from a video gaming machine.  He is free on 15 thousand dollars bail and his preliminary hearing is later in October.

CHILD INJURED BY BEAR WHILE CAMPING AT STATE PARK

A child who was inside a tent at Ricketts Glen State Park was injured by a bear that had wandered into the site.  According to North Central PA dot com, the unprovoked attack in Fairmont Township happened when  the child, who was camping with scouts and family members, realized a bear had come up upon the outside of the tent and in fear, he swatted at the  animal who swatted back, scratching him.  The child was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  Authorities said the bear was probably drawn to the campsite by unsecured food at other campsites.

UPDATE ON AIDEN WALLACE

The family of Aiden Wallace has asked the Montoursville School District to provide a another message about the recovery of their son, the Montoursville student who fell during a field trip last Wednesday at Jacoby Park.  According to the Facebook post, Aiden continues to improve after several successful surgeries and is breathing on his own.  The family says they are grateful for the continued prayers and out of consideration for the privacy of the family, they continue to ask that friends wait to visit to the hospital.

MULTIMILLION DOLLAR GIFT FOR NURSING SCHOOL AT CU

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (CU) has received its first-ever multimillion-dollar alumni gift that supports the new comprehensive direction of the integrated university. According to the Bloomsburg University Foundation, the $5 million gift from Ed and Julie Breiner, both 1977 graduates of the CU legacy institution Bloomsburg University, will support nursing education at all CU locations—Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. CU President Bashar W. Hanna said the amazing gift will empower the School of Nursing will provide an affordable, top-tier education and produce exceptional graduates. 

MAN CHARGED AFTER DAMAGING NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE

A man from Clinton County who allegedly said his neighbor was harassing him through the internet and bothering him in his mind, caused destructive damage to the man’s property.  According to the Sun Gazette, 52 year old Wayne David Hamilton admitted to police that he cut the side of the man’s house on Stoner Lane in Piatt Township and also smashed an internet and cable box there.  Lycoming Regional Police say Hamilton caused 9 thousand dollars-worth of damage and was arraigned Monday for felony criminal mischief.  He was released on 25 thousand dollars bail.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED IN MONTGOMERY

The boil water advisory has been lifted in Montgomery after a water main break last week near Route 405 and Brouse Road caused them to put the advisory in place .  According to Donna Miller at the Montgomery Water Authority, AT this time the water for customers in the community  and inside the Montgomery area school district  has been deemed safe.

PENNDOT SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM PRIVATE SECTOR

Unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector are being accepted through November 10^th.  According to the PennDOT Office of Public-Private Partnerships , the submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure, during which the private sector can submit proposals offering innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across a variety of modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports.  The public can also apply for non-PennDOT-owned assets directly to the P3 board by going online to PennDOT.PA dot GOV.

SNAP AND EBT CHANGES THIS WEEK

There are some changes to SNAP income and benefit limits, as well as two planned outages for EBT services.  According to the PA Department of Human Services has announced that an EBT benefit outage is planned for tomorrow between 3am and 9am so the IT contractor can perform system maintenance.  After an evaluation by the  USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, some SNAP income eligibility standards, as part of the maximum thrifty food plan has changed income limits for this month through September 2024.  EBT balances can be checked using the myCOMPASS PA mobile app, found on both Apple and Android devices.

SPORTS

MLB National League Division Series Game 4
Phillies 3            Braves 1  Phillies clinch the series 3-1
MLB Sunday
American League Championship Series
Rangers vs Astros  8:15 FOX
MLB Monday
ALCS GAME 2
Rangers  vs Astros 4:37pm FOX/FS1
NLCS GAME 1
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies 8:07 TBS
MLB Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies 8:07 TBS

NFL Thursday Night Football
Chiefs 19            Broncos 8

NFL Sunday
Baltimore Ravens @ Tennessee Titans 9:30am /London
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Jets 4:25pm FOX in NJ
NY Giants vs Buffalo Bills
8:20pm NBC

NCAA Football Saturday
Indiana @ Michigan
Ohio State @ Purdue
Syracuse @ Florida State
Michigan State @ Rutgers
Temple @ North Texas
UMass @ Penn State 3:30pm
Louisville @ Pitt 6:30pm CW Network
NBA
Wizards 98                    Hornets 92
Magic 108            Cavaliers 105
Pistons 128                    Thunder 125
Nets 135               Ra’Anana 103
Bulls 133              Nuggets 124

NASCAR Sunday
South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
1:30pm pre-race coverage/2:30 green flag racing on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

MAN INJURED IN WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE CRASH

A 24 year old man from Danville was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday.  According to State police, 24-year-old Bradley Palladino lost control of his motorcycle on Klondike Road at Hilkert Road in the gravel.  Palladino was thrown from the bike into a ditch and was transported to Geisinger Medical Center for a leg injury.  State police say they issued a citation to Palladino for speeding.

TWO CAUGHT FOR THEFT BY AI SOFTWARE

A pair of thieves went back to a store where they had stolen before, and were caught by new facial recognition software.  According to North Central PA dot com, 20-year-old Carmine Manuel Villafane and 26-year-old Ariel Kathryn Rogers both of Tobyhanna were seen on camera in the Renco Ace Hardware store on Route 11 in Scott Township in April stealing batteries.  When they returned in July, Villafane was recognized first because of a prior theft arrest in Milford, and police used new software to analyze the photos, police then made an identification of Rogers from her connection to Villafane, with whom she lives.  The pair were charged with criminal conspiracy and retail theft from the 500 dollars-worth of merchandise they allegedly took.

RIVER VALLEY TRANSIT ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

There is a new strategic plan for River Valley Transit Authority that was introduced this week after it was recently approved  by the authority board.  According to the Sun Gazette, the plan is meant to provide continued excellent service to riders and strengthen partnerships with the community the bus service serves.  Key goals and an implementation plan on how to achieve these goals can be read in full at rideRVT.com.  RVTA serves approximately 70,000 people across both Lycoming and Clinton counties.

WATER SHED CONSERVATION MEETING TONIGHT IN WILLIAMSPORT

A meeting to hear about programs promoting research and conservation of local streams and watersheds by Matt Kaunert, Director of the Clean Water Institute and Research and Teaching Associate of Biology at Lycoming College, is tonight in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, Kaunert, who is a doctoral candidate regarding Eastern Hellbender conservation at Ohio University and as part of the Institute, helps students and the public grow in understanding, protection, and restoration of local watersheds including Loyalsock Creek projects, plankton sampling on Rose Valley Lake and more. The event is at Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 807 W. Fourth Street at 7pm.

MAN SEEN BY TROOPER STEALING MOTORCYCLE

State Police at Stonington said they caught a man in the act of stealing a motorcycle September 19^th in Shamokin.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Kennard Burto Baker III, was seen by a trooper who was driving in the area of W. Willow and S. Sixth Streets, attempting to take a 2008 black Kawasaki motorcycle.  Shamokin Police were also on the scene.  Baker was searched and was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was arraigned with bail set at 5 thousand dollars unsecured and has a preliminary hearing October 26^th.

VICTIM FROM IUP AREA FATAL SHOOTING IDENTIFIED

The Indiana Coroner has identified the man who was killed in the shooting that left 1 dead and 8 others wounded early Sunday at the Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township near the IUP campus.  22-year-old Jamar Herriot Jr. of Homestead, FL,was killed by the gunfire,  and an unidentified 18-year-old man from Chicago was critically injured, others sought treatment at area hospitals.  Police are seeking surveillance footage of the area the night of the shooting in which they believe there were multiple shooters.  Police say150 people were believed to be present at the event.  There is a 15 thousand dollar reward for information leading to the identification of the suspects.

COMMONWEALTH FLAGS AT HALF STAFF THIS WEEK FOR ISRAEL

Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff through this Friday in recognition of the lives lost in Israel.  The governor’s office announced the recognition yesterday morning after condemning the attacks in Israel by Hamas. 

BRIDGE PROJECT TOMORROW IN SHAMOKIN

A maintenance project is happening tomorrow on the Veterans Memorial Bridge in the City of Sunbury and Shamokin Dam Borough. On October 12, a PennDOT maintenance crew will be performing work on the bridge.  Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions while work is being performed between 7:30am and 3:30pm. This is just expected to be a one day project, weather permitting. You can always can check road conditions on major roadways anywhere in Pennsylvania online at 511PA.com.

SPORTS

NHL
Capitals 5            Bruins 4
Lightning 2         Panthers 0
Stars 3                 Avalanche 1
Blackhawks 4     Red Wings 2
Kings 4                Ducks 1
Sharks 2              Golden Knights 0
NBA
Heat 113                       Hornets 109
Real Madrid 127          Mavericks 123
Wizards 145                 Taipans 82
Hawks 108                   Cavaliers 107
Rockets 122                 Pacers 103
Grizzlies 108                Bucks 102
MLB
American League Division Series
Astros 9               Twins 1 Houston leads 2-1
Rangers 7  Orioles 1 TX Wins 3-0
MLB Tonight
American League
Houston Astros @ Minnesota Twins 7:07pm FS1 HOU leads 2-1
National League
Atlanta Braves @ Philadelphia Phillies 5:07pm TBS 1-1
Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks 9:07 TBS AZ leads series 2-0

PIAA HS
Girls Soccer
Williamsport 9     Jersey Shore  0
Muncy 10             CMVT 0
Bloomsburg 4      Milton 3
Troy 2                  NE Bradford 1
Wyalusing 3         Athens 0
Towanda 6                     NP Mansfield 1
Benton 8              Sullivan County 3
Boys Soccer
South Williamsport 2    NP Liberty 
Northumberland Christian 3  Muncy 2