MIFFLINBURG MAN CHARGED IN 1986 CASE

A man from Mifflinburg has been charged with obstruction for admitting he lied about information he knew about the disappearance of 2-year-old Corey James Edkin from Union County over 35 years ago.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police say a state grand jury determined that 54 year old  Henry Gust Bush be charged after reviewing the case and that in 2022, new evidence pointed to a family member being involved in the disappearance of the boy who disappeared from his mother’s Second Street bedroom in New Columbia the night of Oct. 13, 1986.

COAL TOWNSHIP MAN SENTENCED FOR INDECENT ASSAULT

A man from Coal Township was sentenced to state prison for 9 to 20 years after being sentenced for felony aggravated indecent assault.  According to the Daily Item, 35 year old Christopher Allen Biddinger, was found guilty by a jury in May after being incarcerated for the past three years for alleged sex crimes that occurred in Delaware Township in Milton. There was a four hour deliberation by the jury in the Northumberland County Courtroom before they convicted Biddinger, who court records say had several outbursts in front of Judge Hugh Jones and was found in contempt of court and escorted from the courtroom before closing arguments

COUNCIL TO TAKE TWO WEEKS TO DECIDE ON CITY HALL BID

After a special public meeting to discuss the bids submitted for Williamsport’s City Hall Building on West Fourth Street, council will take two weeks to decide on whether to accept the  highest bid for the sale of the building or reject the offer altogether.  According to the Sun Gazette, the highest bid was 555 thousand, five hundred, submitted by JBAS Realty of Jessup, whose owner said at the meeting, their plan for the building is retail on the first floor and apartments on the upper floors.  Council has requested Mayor Derek Slaughter draft a resolution on the bid so they can vote to accept or reject the offer at their meeting in two weeks.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND DUI CHECKPOINTS PLANNED

Lycoming County motorists should be aware that Pennsylvania State police will be conducting roving DUI patrols and checkpoints in Lycoming County during the Labor Day weekend.  According to a media release from state police at Milton, troopers will be centering their enforcement campaign around areas that are traditionally known for DUI-related crashes.  Drivers should also remember the “Duty of Driver in Emergency Response Area” law, that requires cars to slow down and move to an open travel lane as they approach an emergency vehicle with flashers activated.

OUT–OF-CONTROL PATIENT AT UPMC ARRESTED

Williamsport police were called to UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Hospital for an out-of-control patient who was threatening nurses and police staff last month.  According to North Central PA dot com, 18 year old Ryan Lucio Hernandez of Muncy allegedly forced his way into a nurses station and charged at hospital police when they responded to the scene and was handcuffed to a chair before city police arrived. According to court records, Hernandez was charged with harassment and aggravated and simple assault, was unable to post 15 thousand dollars bail and remains in Lycoming County Prison.

NEW VOTING LOCATIONS IN JERSEY SHORE

The Jersey Shore Borough has two new 3^rd & 4^th ward polling places pending approval by the Lycoming County Board of Elections so they can be accessible and ADA compliant.  According to the SUN Gazette, the tentative locations for the Third ward will be at the Jersey Shore Area School District Administration Building on 175 A&P Drive. The Fourth ward will vote at the Jersey Shore Borough Building at 232 Smith St.  The First United Methodist Church in Muncy and the Muncy Historical Society building are currently the polling places for the first and second precincts.

ENROLLMENT UP AT COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

First year undergraduate enrollment is up at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania following the integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities there.  Enrollment has gone up across the university by more than 10% since last fall, and graduate enrollment up more than 25%. According to a statement from the president of Commonwealth University, the incoming first-year class includes students from throughout Pennsylvania as well as students from as far away as Arizona, Oregon and Washington.  A complete census of fall enrollment numbers will be shared by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) in the coming weeks.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR SUICIDE VICTIMS

There will be a candlelight vigil hosted by the Behavioral Health team at UPMC Williamsport is hosting for community members wishing to honor those affected by suicide on Friday, Sept. 8, on UPMC Williamsport’s front lawn, at  High St., Williamsport.  According to a press release, September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and organizers hope the vigil gives everyone who wants to a chance to pay homage to those lost to suicide. If you or a loved one is considering suicide, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians   4      Twins 2
Phillies 12           Angels7
Yankees 4           Tigers 2
Rays  11              Marlins 2
Orioles 9             White Sox  3
Nationals 5         Blue Jays 4
Astros 6               Red Sox 2
Rangers 2  Mets 1
Cardinals 6         Padres 5
Cubs 1                 Brewers 0
Pirates 6              Royals 3
Braves  3             Rockies  1
A’s  3                   Mariners 1
Giants 6               Reds 1
Dodgers 9           Diamondbacks 1

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 5          State College Spikes 4
* Williamsport Crosscutters back tonight hosting the State College Spikes with a 6:35pm first pitch at Historic Bowman Field, and if the Cutters win the game tonight everyone in attendance gets a free ticket voucher to the season finale game on September 2!
*Last two home games of the season are Friday night (6:35pm) and a Saturday afternoon game (1:05pm) against Trenton Thunder.

TENNIS
The 143rd US Open continues through Sept. 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
*Defending champion Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round of the US Open yesterday after his opponent, Dominik Koepfer of Germany, retired because of an injury during their prime-time match in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

*Alcaraz will play Lloyd Harris of South Africa in the second round.

* Venus Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round.

THREE JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR THEFTS IN MIFFLINBURG

The Mifflinburg police department has arrested three juveniles they say broke into cars throughout the borough overnight on August 19th.  According to police reports, the male suspects who are ages 11, 14 and 16, were captured on video surveillance cameras and sought by police after reports of theft of property from local cars and residential porches.  Mifflinburg officers apprehended the suspects after midnight August 20^th in the area of Community park.  The teens were charged with theft from a motor vehicle, loitering and prowling, and will face other charges from the Union County Juvenile Probation department.  They were released to the custody of their guardians.  Restitution has not yet been determined.

JERSEY SHORE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DISMISSED

After a 5 hour hearing Tuesday, the dismissal of Jersey Shore’s Athletic Director, Serena Henry will stand, pending the possibility of an appeal.  According to the Sun Gazette, the school board held the public hearing at Henry’s request and upheld their prior decision of dismissal in light of the evidence they say shows multiple incidents of incompetence according to Section 514 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code; including purchasing of equipment, scheduling transportation and communicating with colleagues in a timely manner.  Henry’s supporters were at the hearing and spoke in her favor as athletic director . Henry says she was “targeted” by the administration and held to standards that other employees were not.

VAPE DETECTION FOR LEWISBURG SCHOOLS
There are vape detection systems in place at Lewisburg Area School District as students come back to class this week.  According to the Daily Item, around August 14^th the district installed the Halo vape detection systems in the high school and middle school for a total cost of $66,665.59 which was funded by capital project funds.  Other schools in the region are also considering vape detectors.  Shikellamy school district was recently awarded a $47,680 Safe Schools Targeted Grant they plan to use to install the detectors in high school and middle school bathrooms.

VINTAGE TROLLEY FROM KNOEBELS HAS A NEW HOME

A 1906 vintage trolley car used by guests for over 80 years at Knoebles amusement resort was delivered to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum last Wednesday for their use.  According to the Daily Item, the rare, semi-convertible #33 streetcar was built by J.G. Brill for the Shamokin & Mt Carmel Electric Railway Company which served the anthracite coal communities in Northumberland County before it was used as a cottage and later for storages and other uses at Knoebels beginning in 1938.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum did not announce their immediate plans for the vintage trolley.

COUPLE BREAKS IN TO EX’S HOME, STEALS BLANK CHECKS

A warrant is out for the arrest of a woman from Milton and an Elmira New York man who were charged with felony burglary trespass and forgery after they broke into the woman’s ex-boyfriend’s Williamsport home and stole money and blank checks. According to North Central PA dot com,21 year old Adrianna Yazmine Caddell, and 19 year old Benjamin David White, were seen  leaving Justin Jackson’s home on Aberdeen Road on July 31 as he was coming back home. Jackson discovered a break-in and called police.  They say the couple cashed forged checks amounting to hundreds of dollars. Charges against Caddell and White are filed at the office of District Judge Christian D. Frey. 

THREE INJURED IN I-80 ACCIDENT SUNDAY

Three people from Ohio were injured in a crash along I-80 Sunday allegedly caused by a man from Dallas who veered out of his lane, striking another car.  According to State Police in Milton, 49 year-old Michael Cole of Dallas, drifted across the line around mile marker 195 on I-80 West before striking the rear of the car driven by 31year-old Crysta Rolling of Ohio, who lost control of her car and struck a tree.  Rolling and two passengers, who were all wearing seatbelts, were taken to Geisinger for treatment, but there is no information released about their condition today.  Cole was not injured, but was cited with a traffic violation.

ANIMAL RESCUE OWNER CITED FOR NEGLECT

The owner of an animal rescue facility has been charged with neglect after a humane society police officer inspected the premises and found larges dogs living in unsanitary conditions and in need of veterinary care.  According to the Daily Item, a complaint was received against Ann Gibbs, the owner of K9 Hero Haven in Herndon, by the state Bureau of Dog Law Warden who inspected the facility in June.  During a follow- up inspection in August, the animals were still in unsatisfactory conditions.  Gibbs was charged with misdemeanor neglect of multiple dogs.  Her preliminary hearing is October 3^rd.

WELLSBORO CAR RALLY IS ON NEXT MONTH

The 46th Annual Waste Management STPR Super Regional Car Rally is coming back to Tioga and Potter Counties September 15^th and 16^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, the annual event features two days of racing on forest roads in the region and two Friday stages on Waste Management, Inc. property, near Wellsboro – those point scores will count towards the American Rally Association East Regional Championship series. Each STPR rally team has a driver and co-driver, or navigator, who only have one chance to review the course at public speed before the race.  Registration is open until September 14^th.

SPORTS

MLB

Cardinals 6          Pirates 4
Cubs 6                  Tigers 4
Brewers 8             Twins 7
White Sox 5         Mariners 4
Royals 4               A’s 0
Giants 8                Phillies 6
Reds 9                  Angels 4 Game 1
Reds 7                  Angels 3 Game 2
Padres 4               Marlins 0
Rays 6                  Rockies 5
Orioles 7              Blue Jays 0
Yankees 9           Nationals 1
Braves 7               Mets 0
Red Sox 7            Astros 5
Dodgers (3) and Guardians (1)
suspended in the 2^nd  due to rain and will resume today at noon.

MLB Draft League
*Williamsport Crosscutters suffered another loss to the State College Spikes on the road last night 8-7.
*Williamsport Crosscutters return home tonight and will attempt to break the Spikes’ sweep of the series at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35 first pitch.
Little League 2023 World Series
Game 29 – Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) 9               Curacao (Caribbean) 1
Game 30 – Needville TX (Southwest) 1                    Seattle WA (Northwest) 0
Game 31 – Mexico 2    Japan 0
Game 32 –  ElSegundo CA (West) 5                          Nolensville TN (Southeast) 3
Little League Today
Game 33 International Semi-Final
Curacao (Caribbean) vs Tijuana Mexico 3pm Lamade
T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby 5pm Volunteer
Game 34 US Semi-Final
Seattle, WA (Northwest) vs ElSegundo, CA (West) 7pm Lamade
LL Saturday
Challenger Exhibition Game (Presented by Eggland’s Best) 10:30am Volunteer
Challenger of Lancaster County LL vs New York Division 8 LL Challenger Division from Syracuse
NFL PreSeason Tonight
Steelers vs Falcons 7:30pm – Atlanta
Colts vs Eagles 8pm – Philadelphia

WHEREABOUTS OF CUBAN COACH STILL UNCLEAR

The investigation continues into the Cuban Little League Coach who disappeared from the International Grove complex last Saturday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, Jose Perez was seen in surveillance video getting into a car driven by someone else along Route 15 outside the Little League Complex around 11pm August 19^th.  According to Penn Live, reports from an entrepreneurial magazine say Perez has been spotted in Barcelona, Spain, and officials surmise that Perez may be seeking to change his visa status. The relationship with the Cuban Baseball Foundation and Little League International remains strong, there was an agreement recently signed to work together through 2025.

OVERTURNED TRUCK LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

Police charged a Michigan truck driver for drug after he overturned his rig Saturday morning at the Route 973 off ramp and they found suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle.  According to the Sun Gazette, police went into the cab of the truck driven by 44 year old Deangelo Colen who overturned on the west off-ramp of Route 15 South.  When police went to obtain the registration and insurance information, a white crystal substance was seen in the console, after which a search warrant was obtained.  Lycoming Regional Police allegedly found four bags of the drug and charged Colen with possession of a controlled substance and  summary traffic violations after he was discharged from UPMC Williamsport for minor injuries. He is in Lycoming County prison in lieu of bail.

MOLD COULD DELAY CLASSES AT ASHKAR

Mold has been detected in the Ashkar Elementary School after storms brought about a few leaks in the building, and classes may be postponed while they await test results from a recent clean-up.  According to the Sun Gazette, Superintendent Dr. Mark Stamm said in a letter to parents that if test results on mold spore levels are not back by Thursday, Ashkar Elementary families may have to delay returning to school until the air quality results are satisfactory.  No other schools in the East Lycoming School district are affected.  The Ashkar PTA Welcome Back Night has been rescheduled to Monday, August 28^th and all teacher in-service activities scheduled for this week have been moved to the high school.

WELLSBORO TO HOLD FLY-IN BREAKFAST

The Labor Day weekend Fly-in Breakfast will be held September 3^rd in Delmar Township, Tioga County.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Canyon Pilots Association annual event will be at the corporate hangar at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport 112 Runway Road in Wellsboro.  The public can watch pilots arrive for the breakfast and talk to them about their planes.  Proceeds from the breakfast are used to help support youth over 16 who are interested in aviation.  The fly-in will feature various full-size aircraft, weather permitting, airplane rides for a fee and a raffle for helicopter rides.  Email [email protected] for information.

MAN INJURED IN WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING

A man was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday after Williamsport police say shots were fired near the 800 block of High Street at about 1:45am. According to the Sun Gazette, an unidentified male victim was privately transported to the hospital before police arrived at the call location and processed evidence found there.  Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect and are looking for more information surrounding the incident, email [email protected].

TROOPER WHO ALLEGEDLY CAUSED CRASH TURNS HIMSELF IN

The off-duty state trooper who allegedly caused a fatal crash that killed a Tioga County teacher February 11^th, has turned himself in and was charged with vehicular homicide by PA Attorney General Michelle Henry.  According to the Sun Gazette, investigators say Michael J. Brown was traveling west in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 6 in Sullivan Township when he allegedly attempted to pass a vehicle by crossing the double yellow line, and struck an oncoming vehicle at the crest of a hill.  Forty seven year old Christine Woodward, a 15 year teacher from Troy area Schools was the victim in the crash.  Authorities say Brown also suffered significant injuries and was hospitalized in Sayre after the crash.  His bail was set at 50 thousand dollars.

ONE LEGAL CLAIM AGAINST LITTLE LEAGUE DROPPED

One of the legal claims in the lawsuit brought about by the family of a Little League baseball player from Utah who fell from a bunk bed last year during the Little League World series against Little League and John Savoy and Son Inc. of Montoursville, was dismissed in a Philadelphia common pleas courtroom last week.  According to Penn Live, Judge Linda A. Carpenter dismissed amended claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress brought about by the father of the player who fell, saying he did not see the accident occur. No word from the judge on the request to dismiss the suit brought on by Little League and Savoy who requested to move the case to Lycoming County where the accident happened.  After the incident in 2022, all upper bunks in Little league dorms were moved to the floor.

GRANT TO HELP FIGHT HOMELESSNESS IN UNION/SNYDER COUNTIES

A grant has been awarded to the Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA) to assist families facing immediate housing issues.  According to the Standard Journal, 20 thousand dollars was provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and PA Housing Finance Agency through Home4Good Homeless Initiative, to provide diversion strategies through community partners for families instead of them being forced to use emergency housing or homeless shelters which can cause immediate trauma in some cases.  The CAA’s mission is to reduce poverty in Union & Snyder Counties through self-sufficiency initiatives.

SPORTS

MLB
Cubs 7                 Tigers 6
Phillies 10           Giants 4
Pirates 11            Cardinals 1
Mets 10               Braves 4
Astros 9               Red Sox  4
Mariners 14        White Sox 2
A’s 6                    Royals 4
D’backs 4            Rangers 3
Padres 6              Marlins 2
Reds & Angels postponed for wet grounds in Anaheim.

2023 Little League World Series
Game 21 – Curacao (Caribbean) 2                   Venezuela (Latin America) 1
Game 22 – Seattle WA (Northwest) 6              Nolensville TN (Southeast) 2
Game 23 – Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) 10       Tokyo (Japan) 0
Game 24 – Needville TX (Southwest) 3        ElSegundo CA (West) 1
Little League Today
Game 25 Mexico vs Venezuela (Latin America) 1pm Volunteer
Game 26 Nolensville TN (Southeast) vs Henderson NV (Mountain) 3pm Lamade
Game 27 Tokyo (Japan) vs Panama 5pm Volunteer
Game 28 El Segundo, CA 9West) vs Smithfield RI (Metro) 7pm Lamade

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are in State College tonight and tomorrow, then return home Thursday night for the 3^rd game in the series with the Spikes at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35 first pitch.

NFL PreSeason Monday Night Football
Commanders   29         Ravens  28

POLICE LOOK FOR CAR BREAK-IN SUSPECTS

Police in Pine Creek Township are reporting numerous overnight break-ins to cars on private property this week.  According to North Central Pa dot com, Crimewatch reports that thefts that involved removing currency from unlocked parked cars happened in residential areas of Avis Borough, Wayne Township, Pine Creek Township, and Dunnstable Township.  If you heard or saw anything suspicious, or have surveillance video from August 14^th or 15^th overnight that might help police find the suspects, email police @ pinecreekpd.org.  Residents are reminded to lock their cars when valuables like money, wallets and electronics are inside the vehicle.

WATSONTOWN MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A Watsontown man was arrested for having pornographic images on his cell phone after a co-worker inadvertently saw images on the man’s phone.  According to the Sun Gazette, 55 year old Todd Victor Getz was about to show a co-worker a picture of a fallen tree and when the pictures came up, the co-worker saw the pornographic image of a minor child and later called police.  Getz was found by the Computer Crime Unit to have hundreds of images of minor children stored on his phone.  He was arraigned on 629 felony charges of possession of child pornography and two counts of tampering with evidence.  He is free on 20 thousand dollars bail.

SINK HOLE CLOSES PENN STATE PARKING DECK

A sink hole closed a parking deck on Penn State’s University Park campus yesterday.  According to State College dot com, officials from Centre County Emergency Alerts and Information closed the Eisenhower Parking Deck just before noon to evaluate a sinkhole. No vehicle or pedestrian access is permitted on Eisenhower Road, and Penn State Transportation Services and asked people to avoid the area. But yesterday afternoon, parking permit holders for the building were taken by small groups to remove their vehicles and those unable to move their cars due to safety concerns had transportation home and back to campus provided today.  Eisenhower Deck is used for faculty and staff parking and was not being used for student move-in.

PA RAIL GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN

PennDOT has announced the application period is open for the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) for those interested in investments within Pennsylvania’s Freight rail network.  The two grant programs are funded through the Multimodal Fund created by Act 89.  Find applications through 4pm September 1^st, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website.  esa.dced.state.pa.us.

BLOOMSBURG MAN CHARGED AS HABITUAL DUI OFFENDER

A man from Bloomsburg has been charged as a habitual offender after he was stopped for DUI while driving with a suspended license on June 29th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 32 year old Samuel Johnson was spotted at a gas station on East Seventh Street and was recognized by Bloomsburg police, who pulled him over once he got back on the road.  Police say Johnson admitted he knew he had a suspended license tha he lost for two previous DUIs in Locust Township in 2017 and in Catawissa in 2018.  A person is charged as an habitual offender after driving with a suspended license at least 3 times.

CHEMICAL CASTRATION AS PAROLE CONDITION INTRODUCED IN PA

A senator representing Cambria, Center and Clearfield Counties has introduced legislation in Harrisburg proposing chemical castration for certain repeat sex offenders who have been convicted of crimes against children under 13 years old.  According to the Daily Item, a qualified male offender would be given an injection of a testosterone reducing drug, for a period of time, as determined by a judge.  The effect is reversible.   There are 10 states with varied laws over chemical castration as a parole condition; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin.

DOWNED TREE REMOVED FROM ROUTE 11

Route 11 in Northumberland County is reopen today after a downed tree brought down power lines yesterday morning.  Motorists were restricted from portions of Route 11 between the Weis Markets Warehouse and Diner Road in Northumberland Borough and Point Township, for several hours.  The roadway is now clear of debris and safe for drivers to use moving forward. Get details on road closures throughout the Commonwealth at 511PA dot com.

FLEMINGTON BRIDGE WON’T OPEN BEFORE SCHOOL

PennDOT reports that their goal of reopening of Flemington Bridge in Lock Haven before school resumes is not going to be possible even though they anticipated opening one lane by the end of August.  According to officials, they acknowledge the inconvenience, but report that extra concerns needed to be addressed on the 90 year old bridge that took extra time. Central Mountain School District has been notified and has worked out alternate bus routes around the detour for the start of school.  The bicycle detour includes Irwin Street, Canal Street and Fairpoint Road.

SPORTS

MLB

Reds 7                  Guardians 2
Tigers 8                Twins 7
Mets 8                  Pirates 3
D’backs 9             Rockies 7
Rays 6                  Giants 1
Astros 12             Marlins 5
A’s 8                              Cardinals 0
Nationals 6                     Red Sox 2
Phillies 9              Blue Jays 4
Braves 2               Yankees 0
Angels 2               Rangers 0
Cubs 4                  White Sox 3
Mariners 6           Royals 5
Padres 5               Orioles 2
Dodgers 7             Brewers 1
MLB Draft League
Frederick Keys 16       Williamsport Crosscutters 12
Cutters attempt to stop the Keys from sweeping the series tonight on the road.  Cutters are back in Williamsport next Thursday August 24^th to host the State College Spikes/ 6:35 pm first pitch

2023 Little League World Series
Game 1 – Panama   4                      Czech Republic    0
Game 2 – Smithfield, RI   3           Henderson, Nevada   1
Game 3 – Japan   1                         Cuba    0
Game 4 – Needville, TX   2            Media, PA    1
TODAY/ All Games on ESPN
Game 5 Australia vs Curacao 1pm Volunteer
Game 6 Seattle Washington (Northwest) vs Gray Maine (New England) 3pm Lamade
Game 7 Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) vs Regina Saskatchewan (Canada) 5pm Volunteer
Game 8 New Albany Ohio (Great Lakes) vs El Segundo California (West) 7pm Lamade

NFL Preseason Tonight
Browns vs Eagles in Philadelphia 7:30 NFL Network

HOUSE FIRE IN AVIS

A fire damaged a home in Avis Saturday night and the State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.  According to the Sun Gazette fire officials said the home, owned by Roger Myers of Roger’s Lemonade – a staple at the Clinton County Fair – may not be a total loss.  Volunteers from Lock Haven, Dunnstown, Flemington, Lamar and Wayne Townships, Woolrich, Jersey shore and other Lycoming County first responders all assisted the Avis Fire Company at the property at 500 Prospect Ave.  There were no injuries reported.

WOMAN JUMPED FROM TRUCK TO AVOID TURNING HERSELF IN TO POLICE

The Reedsville man who was driving when a woman allegedly jumped from the vehicle on Route 522 in McClure on June 19^th, was arraigned last Tuesday.  According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Samuel Smith told police that when his passenger found out he was traveling to the state police barracks in Selinsgrove to surrender her for a probation warrant, she jumped from the truck.  The unidentified woman was found unresponsive in the roadway by a passerby, and was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.  Smith admitted that he did not stop the vehicle right away after she jumped, and was arrested for a felony accident personal injury charge and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person.  He is free on 15 thousand dollars bail.

DEER TAGS FOR STATE GAME LANDS AVAILABLE

DMAP permits for the 2023-24 deer seasons went on sale yesterday.  According to the PA Game Commission hunters in Lycoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Luzerne, Tioga and other counties can get permits that allow them to harvest antlerless deer – one per tag – on the specific property for which the permit was issued.  Hunters can purchase up to two DMAP permits per state game land DMAP unit. Get details at hunt fish pa dot gov.  The third round of antlerless deer license sales also began Monday.

SOME RAIN FOR GRAND SLAM PARADE

Williamsport welcomed the world last night (despite the rain) for the 17^th Grand Slam Parade welcoming 20 international teams anticipating the Little League World Series that kicks off Wednesday morning with opening ceremonies at 11am at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport. Residents and visitors prepare for events that will take place over the next 13 days, including ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball Show, featuring the Phillies and Nationals playing the Little League Classic at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman field, and the Williamsport Welcomes the World Celebration and street festival on Friday August 25^th from 5 til 9 in Downtown Williamsport.

RENOVO POLICE SEEK BURGLAR

A 15 year-old juvenile is in custody and there is an active warrant out for a Renovo man for a burglary that took place at the Salvation Army/Methodist Church on 7th St. in Renovo on August third.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the Renovo Police department is looking for 23 year old Jordan R. Mooney who, along with the juvenile, allegedly broke into the facility and attempted to steal items before being caught by employees who notified police.  Renovo Police are seeking Mooney’s whereabouts after a warrant was issued August 12th.  Call 570-923-2268 if you have information.

MOUNT CARMEL MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT

A grand jury indicted a Mount Carmel man yesterday on federal drug trafficking charges.  According to the Daily Item, 47 year old Charles Derr was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania with drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin in June of 2021.  The investigation into Derr’s alleged crimes is part of an initiative to combat the nationwide opioid epidemic by FBI, PA State Police and other agencies.

PRISON TO COLLEGE PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM FCFP

With a grant from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, Penn College is offering inmates at the Lycoming County Pre-Release Center the opportunity to take the college’s Communications course at no cost so they can build skills and competencies in basic writing for the workplace and in oral communication so that they can be prepared to continue their education.  According to Craig Miler, the director for the Prison-to-College Program, the pilot project launched in August 2022, offering scholarships to those  who wish to pursue a certificate skill upon their release from prison.  Some Penn College offices will assist during the process, and student volunteers in the human services & restorative justice major will share support and guidance.

NO BUNK BEDS FOR LITTLE LEAGUE

Changes have been made this year at Little League International Tournament player housing and the sleeping accommodations.  According to a statement from Little League International, after a player, 12 year old Easton Oliverson, fell from the top bunk while he was sleeping at last year’s World Series –  sustaining serious injury, all bed frames are now individually on the floor providing participants with single, one-level beds at each of its tournament locations, including the international Grove in Williamsport.  The Oliverson family filed a lawsuit against the makers of the bed and Little League International and that suit is pending.  The 2023 Little League World Series is underway with opening ceremonies tomorrow at 11am in Volunteer Stadium.

SPORTS

MLB
Marlins 5            Astros 1
Mets  7                Pirates 2
Braves 11            Yankees 3
Cardinals 7         A’s 5
Rangers 12          Angels 0
Royals 7              Mariners 6
Rockies 6            Diamondbacks 4
Orioles 4             Padres 1
Rays 10               Giants 2


MLB Draft League
The Cutters are  on the road for the week until they come back home next Thursday, August 24^th  to host the State College Spikes at Muncy Bank Ballpark in Historic Bowman Field with a 6:35pm first pitch


Little League Games Wednesday all games on ESPN
Game 1 Europe Africa vs Panama 1pm Volunteer Stadium
Game 2 Mountain vs. Metro 3pm Lamade Stadium
Game 3 Japan vs. Cuba 5pm Volunteer Stadium
Game 4 Southwest vs Mid-Atlantic 7pm Lamade Stadium

NFL News
Free agent running back and former Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott posted on social media yesterday that he is signing with the New England Patriots. Elliott agreed to terms with the Patriots which includes a $3 million base salary and a $1 million signing bonus that can be worth up to $6 million with incentives.

NFL Preseason THURSDAY
Browns vs Eagles in Philadelphia 7:30 NFL Network