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

FATAL SHOOTING AT IUP, POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS

A 15 thousand dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of the people who shot one person and wounded 8 others at a private party a mile from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus during their homecoming weekend.  According to the Daily Item, PA State Troopers said there were multiple shooters and rounds of gunshots were fired inside the Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township early Sunday morning following a noise complaint that police were about to address when the shooting incident started.  Police are collecting evidence and Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi Jr. is asking for cooperation from the public as they investigate.  A 22 year old man from Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene the other victims , 2 of which were IUP students, were treated at Indiana Regional Medical and area UPMC hospitals.  Contact State Police with information 724-357-1960.

AMISH WOMAN INJURED IN CRASH

A crash involving a car and a horse and buggy in Limestone Township last Wednesday, sent an Amish woman to the hospital and injured the horse.  According to North Central PA dot com, 25 year old Amber Fogelman of Watsontown told police she was blinded by the sun on Broadway Road at about 5:50pm and struck the buggy that was traveling partially in the westbound lane.  The Amish woman was ejected about 30 feet and taken to Geisinger medical center with unknown injuries, the horse was transported for veterinary care.  Fogelman did not sustain any injuries and no charges have been filed.

FAMILY UPDATE ON AIDEN WALLACE

The Montoursville Area High School posted an update on social media on behalf of the family of Aiden Wallace, the 17 student who fell at Jacoby Falls during a field Trip Wednesday.  According to the family, Aiden is in stable but critical condition as he recovers from the trauma and responds to the treatment plan prescribed for him.  They say the concern, thoughts and prayers about Aiden and the family are appreciated and for Warrior families to check on the well-being of their children in response to Aiden’s recent accident.

WELLSBORO MAKES LIST OF BEST FOLIAGE IN THE US

Wellsboro, PA, with its Grand Canyon, is number 9 out of the 55 best towns in the country to see fall foliage.  According to a recent article by Country Living, the Tioga County town is an absolute must see, ranking in the same space with towns in Vermont like Stowe (5) and Montpelier (2).  The only other town in Pennsylvania to make the list at #28  is Milford, a small town in the Poconos. Number one on the list is Pioneer Valley Massachusetts.

MAN ENTERS APARTMENT ILLEGALLY, CALLS IN A BURGLARY

A man free on bail from a misdemeanor terroristic threat charge he received in early September, was caught in the Shelley Circle apartment he was ordered to stay away from, and then lied about a burglary there.  According to police, conditions of 22 year old Jaheem Xavier Lewis’s bail were that he stay away from the Kelly Township apartment of his prior accuser.  Two days after being released, Lewis went to the apartment and was caught inside and later called police saying he was told someone broke in, and that why he was on the scene September 12^th.  After police interviewed neighbors and witnesses, Lewis was charged with felony criminal trespass and misdemeanor of false reports.  His preliminary hearing in Union-Snyder County court  is November 6^th.

NO THREAT AFTER STUDENT ALLEGEDLY THREATENING A SHOOTING

A tip on the Safe 2 Say platform Thursday saying that a middle school student at Mount Carmel Area School District said he wanted to “shoot up the school” has been investigated and found there is no threat to the school or any students at this time. According to the Daily Item, Mount Carmel Borough and Mount Carmel Township police departments were immediately notified by school administration after a student allegedly made the threatening comment online. Mount Carmel Area School District Superintendent Pete Cheddar said there was police presence in the district buildings Friday as an extra precaution, and asks parents to continue to talk to their children about the dangers of making threats, or kidding about dangerous behavior.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC

The DEP is holding a meeting this week in Ranshaw for public comment on their Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy.  According to the News Item, the agency will meet in the Brady Fire Company banquet hall on  Maple St. Thursday from 6 to 8pm.  There will also be virtual meetings this Wednesday and on Wednesday October 25th, both from 5 to 7 p.m. Register and get information at  dep.pa.gov/EJPolicyRevision. The Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy is an outline of procedures and actions that the Department may take to meet the requirements of an environmental law or outline key practices of an agency or organization.

STORM SURGE PROJECT IN MIFFLINBURG

There will be a sanitation and storm sewer project along Eighth Street in Mifflinburg starting this week.  According to PennDOT, today through Thursday, a contractor working for Mifflinburg will be replacing utilities at Eighth Street at the intersection with Walnut Street.Watch for single lane conditions and flaggers on the scene between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, weather permitting.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Jaguars 25           Bills 20
Dolphins 31        Giants 16
Saints 34             Patriots 0
Steelers 17          Ravens 10
Eagles 23            Rams 14
Jets 31                 Broncos 21
Chiefs 27            Vikings 20
49er’s 42             Cowboys 10
NFL Monday Night Football
Green Bay Packers @ Las Vegas Raiders 8:15pm Allegiant Stadium
MLB
American League
Rangers 11          Orioles  8  – TX up 2
Twins 6               Astros 2 –  Series tied
National League Game 2 Tonight on TBS
Phillies @ Atlanta Braves 6:07pm
Diamondbacks @ LA Dodgers 9:07pm

NASCAR
AJ Allmendinger took the checkered flag for The Roval @ Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon taking the last position in the field of 8 in the playoffs.  William Byron came in 2^nd, followed by Kyle Busch, Ty Gibbs and Joey Logano.

NCAA Football Saturday
Ohio State 37                          Maryland 17
Florida State 39          Virginia Tech 17
North Carolina 40       Syracuse 7
Michigan 52                Minnesota 10
Louisville 33               Notre Dame 20

NCAA Football Next Saturday
Penn State hosts the Massachusetts Minutemen @3:30pm
Pitt hosts Louisville @6:30pm

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