FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH

A Mount Carmel man died Sunday after a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon on Route 54 in Coal Township.  According to the Daily Item, police say Michael Mollica drove his 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle into the gravel and was then ejected from the bike at about 5pm near Timber Road and the Aqua Water Company  He was not wearing a helmet at the time.  Mollica was treated at the scene and then transported to Geisinger Medical Center where he died the next day from his critical injuries.  The Montour County Coroner said toxicology tests are pending.

SHOOTING AT SOLAR FIELD YIELDS TWO ARRESTS

Two out of state men were arrested at a solar field near Kreamer on Monday after a shooting.  According to the Daily Item, 23-year-old Timberland Shelton of Georgia and 33-year-old Kendrick Bond of North Carolina were both employees of a subcontractor providing solar power at the site in Kreamer when Shelton retrieved a hnandgun from a car and discharged it toward Bond who fled on foot and was arrested at Waver’s Arhcery.  Middleburg police way Bond was arraigned and posted 5 thousand dollars bail.  Shelton sustained a leg injury and was treated at Evangelical Community Hospital before he was committed to Snyder County Prison without bail.

CEREMONY MARKS PRYSMIAN EXPANSION

Mayor Derek Slaughter and a host of other business leaders gathered for a beam signing ceremony yesterday at Prysmian’s Williamsport plant project site, marking the significance of the next phase of the 22.5 million dollar expansion.  According to the Sun Gazette, Prysmian Group North America will add 51,000 square feet to the existing building and add over 25 jobs to the local site.  Plant manager David Horton said the Williamsport electricity distribution plant will play a vital role in reshaping the electric grid of the United States.  Mayor Slaughter told the group that Prysmian has had a plant in Williamsport for almost 50 years. Select dignitaries and workers singed a beam that will be incorporated into the structure of the expansion.

LYCO FAIR FEATURES SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

The 152^nd Lycoming County Fair continues for Senior Citizens Day today, with those over 65 get in free to the fair all day – not including the rides.  The 4H and VOC Goat show starts at 9:30 this morning and tonight at 7pm – the Antique Tractor Pull is free in the grandstand, and Celtic Wood and Wires is on the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 7pm.  Backyard Broadcasting will be live on the midway from 5 til 8pm tonight, too!  Get details at lycomingfair.net.

BICYCLIST ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING POLICE

A Williamsport man who fled from city police on an electric bicycle June 19^th while they were trying to take him into custody has been held on all charges for the incident.  According to the Sun Gazette, 42 year old Michael Anthony Benson was stopped around the 700 block of West Fourth Street and after trying to flee was caught again and found to have an expandable baton, as well as drugs and drug paraphernalia in a bag he had with him. Benson was arraigned in a preliminary hearing and posted 25 hundred dollars bail.

CONVICTED KILLER WANTS NW TRIAL IN ARABELLA PARKER CASE

Oral arguments were held in Harrisburg this week over whether Jahrid Burgess who was found guilty of homicide in the beating death of 3 year old Arabella Parker of Trevorton, should get a new trial.  According to the Daily Item, Burgess’ attorney submitted a filing claiming some expert testimony in the original trial should not have been used after they filed an appeal to the 2021 ruling in January.  Burgess was sentenced to up to 50 years but no less than 24 years in state prison.  Arabella’s mother, 26 year old Samantha Delcamp, 26, of Trevorton, was also convicted in the case and has also filed an appeal.

TURNPIKE TOLLS TO GO UP IN 2024

If you travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike regularly, expect an increased toll starting in January 7^th, 2024 after the Turnpike Commission just approved a 5% increase for E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers yesterday.  According to the Turnpike Commission, the most common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase next year from $1.80 to $1.90 for E-ZPass customers and from $4.40 to $4.70 for Toll By Plate customers.  Turnpike tolls will continue to rise through at least 2053, according to Mark Compton, Turnpike CEO.

CLINTON COUNTY NIGHT OUT PLANNED FOR AUGUST 19

The Clinton County Sheriff and District Attorney are preparing for the Second Annual Clinton County Night Out next month that features a variety of the county’s fire departments and emergency medical services so that residents can meet them and ask questions about their jobs.  According to the Lock Haven express the event will be Aug. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clinton County Piper Building Complex, and will provide an opportunity for families to tour fire apparatus and emergency vehicles like the Geisinger’s Life Flight helicopter and the Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and plenty more activities. The 2^nd annual event is hosted by DA Dave Strouse and Sheriff Kerry Stover.

SPORTS

MLB

Giants 4                Reds 2 in10 innings after the previously suspended game Sunday
Giants 11              Reds 10 Game 2
Guardians 10       Pirates 1
Phillies 4              Brewers 3
Dodgers 10                     Orioles 3
Padres 9               Blue Jays 1
Mets 11                White Sox 10
D’backs 16                     Braves 13
Cardinals 5                    Marlins 2
Rangers 5             Rays  3 
Cubs 17                Nationals 3
Royals 11             Tigers 10
Rockies 4              Astros 3
Angels 5               Yankees 1
A’s 3                    Red Sox 0
Twins 10               Mariners 3

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 10        Mahoning Valley Scrappers 5
They’ll try for a second win in the series tonight at Muncy Bank Ballpark at historic Bowman Field 6:35 PM first pitchLittle League Majors Section 3 Tournament
Keystone 13        Upper Dauphin 3
Mifflinburg 12    Athens 4
Tonight
Keystone vs. Mifflinburg @ 8pm.  Winner goes to the title game Friday.

NBA News
Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey said in an interview Tuesday that  the team would only trade James Harden for a player who would keep the Sixers a title contender.  Harden opted into a $35.6 million deal for the 2023-24 season ahead of free agency with the intention of being traded. ESPN reports he said he wants to play for the LA Clippers.

WARREN COUNTY ESCAPEE CAUGHT BY AUTHORITIES

Authorities have reported Michael Burham, who fled the Warren County jail on July 6, was found over the weekend following a tip to police. Police say Burham was spotted near Conewango Township after reports about a suspicious individual came in just before 4 p.m. Saturday.  According to State police, Burham was captured by 6pm and is in jail on $1 million bail with multiple charges including kidnapping and burglary. Burham was considered armed and dangerous. More than 200 state, federal and local officers took part in the search for Burham, and up to $22,000 in reward money had been posted.

VICTIM’S THROAT SLASHED AT KNOEBELS

A woman from East Stroudsburg has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a violent throat slashing that took place at Knobel’s Amusement Park near Elysburg Saturday after an argument.  According to Northcentral Pa.com, officials from the park say the altercation happened before 1:30 pm when 32-year-old Jessica Bertholf was involved in a struggle with a 41-year-old victim, before they were attacked. The victim was hospitalized and is expected to recover. Bertholf faces multiple charges including aggravated assault.  She was arraigned and is beinfg held in Columbia County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail with a preliminary hearing July 25^th.

ORANGE AIR QUALITY TODAY

The PA Department of Environmental protection has issued a CODE Orange air quality alert for all of Central Pennsylvania until midnight tonight.  When a region is in orange air quality alert, it means that the air pollution concentrations may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as those suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung  issues, children and the elderly.  Residents are encouraged to avoid strenuous exercise or activity outdoors. Get details at airnow.gov.

LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR WEEK

The 152^nd Lycoming County Fair continues for a full week today.  Livestock competitions are in full swing today with the Sheep show at 9am.  Fair gates open at 4 and the rides start up at 5 with Dan & Galla on the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage at 4 and back again at 7.  The 4-H, Market Steer and Dairy Beef show starts at 6pm and the crew from Backyard Broadcasting will be live on the midway from 5 til 8pm all week til Saturday night!  Get details at lycomingfair.net.

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT CAPTURED BY POLICE

The man police sought who was involved in an armed robbery in June in York County, was caught by police in Centre County after a traffic stop July 11^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 39 year old Joshua Eisenmuth, who has an address in Lancaster, PA, was the passenger in the vehicle that was stopped by State police at Rockview near the Benner Pike Walmart in College Township, and he was apprehended shortly after fleeing the vehicle and running from the scene. Police recovered  $13,000 of stolen valuables Eisenmuth allegedly stole.  He has now also been charged with fleeing and eluding a police officer and flight to avoid apprehension.

OLDER BROTHER CHARGED IN YOUNGER BROTHER’S DEATH

A 15-year-old male was found deceased on April 6^th and now his 21-year-old brother is charged with his death. As reported by WBRE Christopher Payne of Mount Carmel allegedly provided the lethal dose of Fentanyl and Xylazine to his brother just before his death. According to reports 30-year-old Victoria Mowry allegedly sold the drugs to Payne. Both now face multiple charges including involuntary manslaughter and drug delivery resulting in death.

THIEVES STEAL ITEMS FROM CARS

Police are looking for suspects who have been breaking into cars and stealing items in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. State police at Milton say the investigation continues into the thefts that mostly happened on Old Orchard Road between July 12 at 8:30 pm and July 13 around 4:30 am. Anyone with information is ask to contact Milton state police (570)-524-2662 or email [email protected]

MILLION DOLLAR SCRATCH-OFF LOTTERY TICKET BOUGHT LOCALLY

Pennsylvania lottery officials say a million dollar scratch off ticket was purchased at a grocery store in Northumberland.  According to Penn Live, the 20 dollar ticket to purchase was sold at Boyer’s Food Market at 2688 Locust Gap Highway in Mount Carmel and the store will receive $5,000 for selling the ticket.  Scratch-offs are distributed randomly so the Lottery learns where winning tickets are sold only after a prize has been claimed.

ACCIDENT ON I-80 EAST

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at exit 215 Limestoneville  in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, due to a crash. According to 511PA dot com, the interstate is shut down eastbound through Exit 224/ Danville Route 54 exit.   A detour using Route 254 and Route 54 is in place. Wathc for stop and go traffic and expect delays in travel.

SPORTS
MLB

Rangers 6             Guardians 5
Giants 8               Pirates 4
White Sox 8         Braves 1
Orioles 5              Marlins 4
Phillies 7              Padres 6
Blue Jays 7           Diamondbacks 5
Brewers 4             Reds 3
Royals 8               Rays 4  
Cardinals 8          Nationals 4
Red Sox 11          Cubs  5  
Rockies 8             Yankee 7
Twins 5                A’s 4
Mariners 2           Tigers 0
Mets 2                  Dodgers 1
Astros 9               Angels 8
MLB Draft League
West Virginia Black Bears 8          Williamsport Crosscutters 7
The Cutters are back home tonight hosting the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.  6:35 pm first pitch.

TENNIS
Wimbledon
Women’s singles
24 year old Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova, the first unseeded woman in the open era to advance to the final of the All-England Club, won 6-4, 6-4 over Ons Jabeur (AWNS ya BOOR)
Men’s singles
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated the number one seed Novak Djokovic Sunday claiming his second Grand Slam title with a 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Djokovic at the end of a four hour 42 minute match.

NASCAR
Crayon 301 in New Hampshire was postponed due to rainy weather yesterday. They will start at 11 today at the Magic Mile – this is the third race postponed this season over rain, including Dover and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte.

THREE IN CUSTODY OVER STABBING IN SUNBURY

A second person has been identified and charged for allegedly being involved in a stabbing in Sunbury July 7^th.  According to the Daily Item, 32 year old Ray Swigart, Jr. of Chestnut Street was charged by Sunbury police, joining 17-year-old Kulpmont resident Kaylee Lehman who is also accused of being involved in the stabbing of the same male victim.  Police say a third person is also in custody, but no charged have been filed.  Lehman is in Northumberland County jail in liue of 75 thousand dollars bail, Swigart will be arraigned at a later date, and the investigation is continuing.

ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES IN SNYDER COUNTY

Animal cruelty charges were filed against a man from Mount Pleasant Mills July 1^st after reports to State police at Selinsgrove.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 38 year old Beau Brady Keister was keeping two pit bull dogs in inhumane conditions in a barn off of Troxelville Road in Center Township during the mid-90s temperatures, allegedly with no food or water. Summary offenses of neglect, confinement of a dog on a chain, and cruelty to animals were filed in Snyder County Court.

HUGHESVILLE APPROVED BODY CAMERAS FOR POLICE

Purchase of body cameras for the police department was approved at the most recent meeting of the Hughesville Borough Council.  According to the Sun Gazette, the cost of four body cameras that was discussed during the June meeting came to just over 2,700 dollars.  Other business  in the borough as the Lycoming County fair begins this week included announcing parking restrictions on several streets in Hughesville during the annual event.  There will be no parking noted on Main Street then South 2^nd to South 5^th Street, and cross streets around Broadway and the fair gate.  Get parking details at Lycoming fair dot net.

POCONO RACEWAY FOUNDER NOMINATED BY NASCAR

The founder of Pocono Raceway, Dr. Joseph Mattioli was announced as a posthumous nominee by NASCAR for the Landmark Award yesterday.  According to WHTM, representatives from NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame who make up the Nomination Committee chose 15 nominees for the 2024 Hall of Fame Class and five for the Landmark Award.  Mattiolli, who was a World War II Navy Medic, gave up a dentistry practice in Philadelphia to buy a spinach farm into which he grew Pocono Raceway. Mattioli passed away in 2012 in Allentown.  The NASCAR Cup Series, Pocono 400 is July 24^th at the Tricky Triangle, in Long Pond.

MUNCY FATHER FACES ABUSE CHARGES

A Muncy father is free on bail after authorities say his infant showed signs of child abuse after an overnight visit May 13^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 29 year old Zachari Francis Santey returned the baby to his mother who noticed bruising on his arms and neck that hospital officials say is consistent with abuse.  Santey allegedly suggested to Muncy Borough Police that the baby may have been harmed by a ghost that he thinks has touched him as well and may be haunting his apartment.  Police arrested the man who posted the 99 thousand dollars bond who has a preliminary hearing Friday.

FIFTH DUI CHARGE FOR NORTHUMBERLAND WOMAN

A woman from Northumberland was charged with DUI controlled substance May 20^th after witnesses called police following her swerving to avoid an oncoming car, nearly causing a crash and driving over a curb on Fairground Road in East Buffalo Township.  According to Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department, said 49 year old Kristina M. Reitz, told them she had been drinking at a campground all weekend, was on a muscle relaxer and that she had taken a Suboxone and mushrooms before she was taken in where charges were filed in front of District Judge Jeffery Rowe.  Reitz has been convicted on four previous DUIs.

UPS STRIKE COULD HAPPEN IN AUGUST

With contract negotiations breaking down at United Parcel Service since they started between management and the Union in April, about 425 Valley UPS workers could possibly be on strike come Aug. 1.  According to the Daily Item, the secretary-treasurer and business representative for the Teamsters 764 of Milton said 340,000 employees across the country will be affected after the company refused to continue to negotiate the contract which about to expire on July 31st at midnight. The heart of the matter is the union wanting to raise the wage of part-time employees.

LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES TODAY

The 152^nd Lycoming County Fair continues today with the gates opening at 4pm.  Admission is 4 dollars with kids 12 & under FREE with a paid adult and 3 dollar parking.  Rides and games kick off at 5pm with Backyard Broadcasting Live on the midway from 5 til 8pm every night of the fair until July 21^st!  There is  HARNESS RACING for free tonight in the grandstand and Chamberlain hill plays from 6 til 9 at the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage.  Get details at lycomingfair.net.

SPORTS

MLB
No major-league baseball today

MLB Friday
Padres are in Philadelphia to play the Phillies 6:05pm
Marlins @ Baltimore at 7:05 to play the Orioles
Giants @ Pittsburgh to play the Pirates at 7:05 on Apple TV+
Mets host the Dodgers at 7:10 on Apple TV+
Yankees play in Colorado at 8:40  

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 7          Trenton Thunder 4
The Cutters tie up the series 1-1 and try for 2 tonight at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35pm first pitch.

Sports/ESPY News
*The Kansas City Chiefs had a good night last night at the ESPYS, winning the award for Best Team and quarterback Patrick Mahomes honored as Best Athlete in Men’s Sports and Best NFL Player.

*28 year old Mahomes has won two Super Bowls in his five seasons and was named MVP of the game each time.

*Skier Mikaela Shiffrin received the award for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports. *Shiffrin won her 87th World Cup race in March, breaking the mark set by Ingemar Stenmark for the most such wins by any skier.

WARREN COUNTY PRISON ESCAPEE STILL AT LARGE

The man who escaped from the Warren County Prison is still at large for a 4^th day, as federal and local police search areas of the Allegheny National Forest for the homicide suspect and kidnapping defendant who they say is a self-taught survivalist.  According to WIBV, police say it’s not clear if 34-year-old Michael C Burham, who is from Russell, PA has firearms, but they think he is hiding out east of Erie County. Burham is wanted in connection with the May 11 fatal shooting of 34 year old Kala Hodgkin, of Jamestown, New York.  State police urge those with information to call the state police barracks in Warren (814-728-3600) The U.S. Marshals Service and Warren County Crime Stoppers are both offering cash rewards for information that helps lead to Burham’s capture.

WILLIAMSPORT CITY ENGINEER LEAVES POSITION

Moving on to a new job outside the government sector, Williamsport’s engineer, Jon Sander, has announced he will be leaving his position.  According to the Sun Gazette, Sander served the city by completing a handful of important projects, including the continued levee recertification and flood-mitigation on Grafius Run, accessibility and improvements to downtown traffic, as well as seeing the funding through to completion for the bandshell renovations at Brandon Park.  City Council President Adam Yoder commended Sander for his service to Williamsport.

SOME AREAS STILL MUST BOIL DRINKING WATER

There is still a boil water advisory in areas of McElhattan after the city of Lock Haven says there is still an increased risk for Microbial Contamination in the drinking water system after a loss of positive water pressure at the filtration plant  in June.  According to the Lock Haven Express, Residents of Cochise Trail, Geronimo Trail and Hiawatha Trail should not drink the water without boiling for a full minute it first and letting it cool.  The city will continue to test the water for safety and will inform the public when it is safe to drink unboiled water again.

SPEEDWAY PARTNERS WITH BREWERY FOR BIG RACE

Cans of beer featuring the Clinton County Speedway and Floating Feathers logo and a picture of Billy Dietrich’s #8 Sprint Car are being produced for the Phil Walter Classic, August 12^th, Clinton County Speedway’s largest race of the season.  According to the speedway, they are partnering with Floating Feathers brewery so fans can preorder the beverage online at their website or Facebook page and will be able to pick up their orders at the speedway August 12^th during the race.  The two 410 sprint car events are a hallmark of the 2023 season as the speedway celebrates their 35^th anniversary year.

CAR THEFT IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

A 21 year old South Williamsport man was arrested for stealing a car Monday around 11am while the car owners were unloading their aluminum can donation at the 500 block of West Southern Avenue.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say that just a few minutes after Brett Kimber Guthrie allegedly took the car, he was stopped on Route 15 north of Route 54 and taken into custody around the Armstrong Clinton Township line.  Expressing remorse in court, Guthrie was committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 25 thousand dollar bail.

YOUNG MOTHER ARRESTED FOR DUI

A Linthicum Heights woman was charged with DUI and felony reckless endangerment after Hughesville police found her with involuntary body movements and speaking incoherently, while sitting behind the wheel of her running car with a toddler in the back seat.  According to the Sun Gazette, police were called to interview 23 year old, Tiffany Lynn Manger about 1pm July 2^nd at 1 Main Street in the borough, and as they questioned her, they determined she was allegedly impaired. Her two-year old son was in the car without a safety seat, and was picked up by Children and Youth Services before Manger was arrested, after which she refused to give a blood sample.  She is incarcerated in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.

PENNDOT MANTAINENCE TODAY IN NORRY, UNION COUNTIES

There will be a lane closure tomorrow on Route 147 SB, the CSVT River Bridge in Union and Northumberland Counties  for maintenance work. According to PennDOT a contractor will be performing maintenance work today on the camera system along the bridge taking up the right lane.  Motorists can expect the restriction between 9 and 2.  In addition, PennDOT says Windstream will be working today on utility wires from White Deer Township to Watsontown Borough, closing White Deer Pike, Watsontown River Bridge and West Brimmer Avenue between Harbeson Road and Canal Street for about 3 hours.

CITY, LYCOMING COLLEGE SIGN BRANDON PARK LEASE

Williamsport City Council approved a lease by resolution last week after the city and Lycoming College cemented a 25 year lease for the senior field at Brandon Park, and the college is planning on creating a new field there. According to the Sun Gazette, Mayor Slaughter says the college is investing 2.5 million dollars of capital in a home field for its baseball team, as well as for a facility the public can use with prior approval from the college.  There are plans for upgrades to two other ballparks in Brandon Park, with the hopes that all three can be in use once again to draw softball and baseball attention to the area, for little league, organizational play and collegiate games.

SPORTS

MLB
National vs American League tonight in Seattle – 8pm on FOX
The 93rd edition of the All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park is tonight, with the American League looking to take home a 10th consecutive win over the National League.

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are at home tonight at Historic Bowman Field, hosting Trenton Thunder.  6:35pm first pitch.

LLB
Last night in Lamade Stadium, Keystone came back to score 6 runs in the top of the sixth and held on to an 8-6 win over Loyalsock to claim the Little League Baseball District 12 Majors Championship.

TENNIS
Wimbledon Men’s Singles
*Novak Djokovic defeated Hubert Hurkacz returning Monday and sealing  a 7-6,7-6,5-7,6-4 victory after being stopped Sunday night by the 11pm curfew
*27 year old American, Christopher Eubanks upset Stefano Tsitsipas of Greece, 3-6,7-6,3-6, 6-4,6-4, in three hours on Monday reaching the quarterfinals for his Wimbledon debut.

Women’s Singles
The Wimbledon debut of Russia’s Mirra Andreeva ended after the 16-year-old was beaten 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 by American Madison Keys, who won the fourth-round Monday.

DETAILS IN ROUTE 15 ROAD RAGE SHOOTING

A driver in the shooting off of Route 15 at the Beauty’s Run Road Exit on Wednesday has been identified and more information is available today about the incident.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 22 year old Brandon Mullins became irate when he was driving his 2016 Mazda Cx5 at the Route 15 North Spur and rammed a Canadian family driving a Tesla when they allegedly cut him off. The Canadian driver called 911 and assumed they were pulling onto Beauty’s Run Road to exchange information, but Mullins instead showed a firearm and shot toward the Tesla, fleeing the scene.  He was apprehended at his home west of Mansfield later Wednesday. He faces charges of aggravated and simple assault, recklessly endangering and terroristic threats and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 175 thousand dollars bail.

ACCIDENT CLOSES ROUTE 61 IN SHAMOKIN

A rollover accident in Shamokin Wednesday night along Route 61 caused serious injuries to an unidentified driver of a Toyota Corolla who police say struck a few curbs and then flipped while driving north on the Mount Carmel Street section of the road, sliding to a stop in front of another car after 9pm.  The injured man was unresponsive at the scene, but was revived on the way to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  The driver and passenger in the second car were not injured.  Route 61 was closed for about an hour as Shamokin Fire Bureau and Shamokin Fire Police worked to clear the scene.

BILL INTRODUCED IN PA TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

A bi-partisan bill has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Legislature to legalize marijuana use for those 21 and older. According to WHTM, in addition to  banning any marketing to children and establishing workplace requirements, the bill would expunge non-violent marijuana convictions for medical marijuana patients.  Patients would then also be able to grow a limited number of cannabis plants for personal use. Lawmakers say the bill gives law enforcement the ability to adjudicate driving under the influence as well.

WATER QUALITY AT LOCK HAVEN BEACH BETTER

The Lock Haven City Beach at Vesper Street has reopened after a closure due to water quality there last week.  According to the Sun Gazette, Kasey Campbell, the City’s Director of Community Life said after testing June 23^rd, bacteria levels, as regulated by the state, were higher than acceptable but now after closely monitoring the bacteria in the lake, the levels have evened out to a safe level and the State and City have determined there is no risk to public health at this time.  Lifeguards are posted at the beach Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm, and the beach stays open until mid-August.

ARGUMENT IN GAMBLE TOWNSHIP LEADS TO ASSAULT CHARGES

Police say a 70 year old man was injured by Montoursville man along a road in Gamble Township after he was pushed into a ditch following an argument.  According to North Central PA dot com, 27 year old Daniel Jacob Bonds was charged with simple assault and two counts of harassment on June 20, but was subpoenaed on July 2 for the confrontation over whether the vehicle driven by him was involved in a prior hit and run.  Both men got out of their cars on Butternut Grove Road January 12^th and argued.  Bonds then pushed the man down an embankment, who got up, went to his car and pulled out a .22 Heritage revolver but didn’t threaten anyone, even though he told police the accuser was angry.  Police say Bonds is scheduled to appear in Court for a preliminary hearing August 7^th.

CASH REWARD OFFERED FOR ROBBERY SUSPECT AT LARGE

A cash reward is being offered for information that could lead to an arrest of an armed robbery suspect from Middleburg who police say may be hiding out with a Williamsport woman.  According to North Central PA dot com, 39 year old Joshua Eisenhuth has a warrant for felony burglary theft, receiving stolen property, and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges.  Police say he may be with 23 year old Bailey Maggs of Williamsport and the couple may be in Lancaster or York Counties. Eisenmuth is a 6’0 white male, 220 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes.  Call 1-800-4PA-TIPS if you have information.

MILTON ROADWAY REOPENED

Route 405 in Milton Borough has reopened after portion of North Front Street was closed yesterday for downed utilities. According to PennDOT, the detour on Susquehanna Trail , Interstate 180 eastbound, Route 147 southbound to Route 254 westbound through Northumberland County reopened about 6pm last night. PennDOT anticipated to see work continue through today, but they were ahead of schedule.

PENN COLLEGE FACULTY TO LEAD PA CIVIL AIR PATROL

Col. William A. Schlosser, an emergency management and homeland security instructor at Penn College has been selected as the 20^th commander of the Pennsylvania Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and will lead the organization for the next three years.  Founded in 1941 to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national defense service , the Pennsylvania Wing comprises 43 squadrons with more than 1,600 volunteers.  Schlosser, who has an undergraduate degree from Mansfield and a Masters in emergency and disaster management American Military University, has served as vice commander of CAP’s Pennsylvania Wing since 2019.

SPORTS

MLB

Guardians 6                   Royals 1
Reds 5                  Nationals 4
Tigers 9                A’s 0
Brewers 6             Cubs 5
Blue Jays 6           White Sox 2 Game 1
Blue Jays 5           White Sox 4 Game 2
Phillies 3              Rays one /11 innings
Cardinals 3                    Marlins 0
Orioles 14            Yankees 1
Red Sox 10                    Rangers 6
Mariners 5           Astros 1
Mets 9                  Diamondbacks 0
Dodgers 5             Pirates 2
NBA
Former Penn State star Jalen Pickett agreed to a four year, $8.3 million dollar deal with the champion Denver Nuggets.  Pickett was the 32nd pick in last months draft. NASCAR Sunday
Quaker State 400  Atlanta Motor Speedway
PreRace Coverage 6pm Green Flag Racing at 7pm on The Twin Valley’s Talk Radio network or WILQ’s HD3

TENNIS
Wimbledon  Third Round Men’s Singles Today
*(1) Novak Djokovic (JOKE a VITCH) of Serbia faces Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland today at 1:30pm Eastern
Saturday
* American (10) Frances Tiafoe  faces (21)  Grigor Dimitroff of Bulgaria @noon
*American (16) Tommy Paul is up against  LEE zhee LaHESH ka of the Czech Republic @Noon.
Third Round Women’s Singles Today
*(1) EEga SheeONtek of Poland goes up against Petra Martic of Croatia @ noon
*American Sophia Kenin faces Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at 11:30am