AUTHORITIES SEEK ESCAPEE

As authorities continue to search for escaped inmate Michael C. Burham, police say they are now investigating reports of a drone that was flying near the Warren County prison at the same time the escape was taking place.  During a press conference by Pennsylvania State Police, they said witnesses saw the drone, but it was not captured on surveillance video.  Burham was thought to be at large near the Allegheny National Forest but a cache of items were found in the woods near the city of Warren that police determined were his.  According to WTAJ in Altoona, State police announced yesterday that a total reward of up to $22,000 is being offered for information leading to the capture of Burham who escaped July 6th. Burham may be armed and state police say anyone with information about the drone or the suspect, should call state police barracks in Warren

NEW OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MOVE FORWARD

The new slate of Old Lycoming Township Board of Supervisors met this week and were unified in their goal to move the township forward in the wake of previous conflict which led to resignations and retirements.  According to the Sun Gazette, David Shirn was elected as chairman and along with Lycoming County Court-appointed Justin Kastner and Richard Metz, worked through an agenda to set up proper voting procedures and appoint critical township positions.  They took public comments and asked for patience from the community members who were present while they work to rebuild a plan for the township.  Find information about the monthly public meetings on Facebook at Lycoming Regional Police Crimewatch.

LYCO MALL TENANT ANNOUNCES CLOSING

An associate of one of the last remaining tenants of the Lycoming Mall reported to local media that Books-A-Million is is closing. According to North Central PA dot com, BAM’s  last day open will be on Aug. 27.   BAM and Burlington Coat Factory had remained open for business after State College-based developers, Famvest Partners closed on the mall sale June 22, due to the fact that they had exterior entrances.  The store at the Lycoming Mall is holding a closing sale now. 

WEEKEND AT THE LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR

It’s the first full weekend of the 152^nd Lycoming County Fair!  Gates open at 4 and the rides start up at 5,  with Monster Truck Rides and Unlimited Tough Truck Racing tonight in the grandstands at 6.  Williamsport rock band Audiobox is on the Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage 6-9 and the crew from Backyard Broadcasting will be live on the midway from 5 til 8pm and looking for Elvis every night of the fair until July 22nd^st!  The fair opens at 10 am Saturday with 4H Exhibits and pig races on the Amelia Earhart Funway.  Get details at lycomingfair.net.

CAMPGROUND DISTURBANCE BRINGS AN ARREST

Police arrested a Jersey Shore man for causing a disturbance at a local campground June 1^st, while they were at the 500 block of Staver Street investigating reports of drug use on the property.  According got the Sun Gazette, police came upon 27 year old Lee Matthew Winters and his girlfriend together in a camp chair in public, when Winters bent down and picked up methamphetamine and showed it to officers, who then took him into custody for possession of a controlled substance, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Winter waived his preliminary hearing and is free on 25 thousand dollars bail.

NEW IMMIGRATION CENTER TOURED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS

In response to rumors that Lycoming County is receiving illegal immigrants shipped here through the airport or by bus, the Commissioners explained the function of the soon to open U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on South Reach Road the function of which had brought about suspicion in some residents.  According to the Sun Gazette, Commissioner Scott Metzger said the local site is not for long term housing, only for processing of immigrants who have had warrants issued for them.  The detainees then go to facilities in Pike or Clinton Counties.  Metzger and a group of other local officials including Commissioner Mussare, Mayor Derek Slaughter and Representatives Hamm and Flick toured the facility recently.

CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT NEXT WEEK

Route 15 on the Southside of Williamsport will see more construction starting Sunday and continuing through Friday.  According to PennDOT, a contractor will be saw cutting and adjusting manholes at various locations throughout the project in both the north and south bound lanes. Work will be performed between the hours of 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Watch for alternating lane closures where work is being performed in Armstrong Township, Lycoming County. No work is planned on this project during the Little League World Series.

FREE HERNIA SCREENINGS

UPMC is offering free hernia screenings on Friday, July 28, from 8am til 4pm.  A hernia is characterized as a bulge that is underneath the skin in your abdominal area along with a burning, aching, or pain that worsens when lifting, coughing, or straining . These screenings are offered by appointment only at the Health Innovation Center of UPMC Williamsport, 740 High St., in Williamsport.   After the screening, follow-up care will be offered if necessary. 

SPORTS

MLB Tonight
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
Trenton Thunder 11 Williamsport Crosscutters 3
The Crosscutters hit the road for three games against the West Virginia Black Bears tonight at 7pm. 

NASCAR
Crayon 301 @ New Hampshire Motor Speedway Pre Race Coverage 1:30pm Green Flag Racing 2:30pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

UFC News
For the third time in the past three years, a UFC light heavyweight champion has given up the title. Jamahal Hill, who has been champion for six months, announced Thursday night on his YouTube page that he ruptured an Achilles tendon and will be relinquishing the belt.

TENNIS
Wimbledon Men’s Singles
Quarterfinals this morning in Centre Court
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic vs Italy’s Jannik Sinner @8:30am
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz vs Russia’s Daniil Medvedev @10:30am

MAN ARRESTED FOR STRANGULATION

A Williamsport man was arrested for strangulation after his 40^th birthday celebration went bad on June 28th.  According to the Sun Gazette, Jesse James Gadd allegedly pushed and choked a woman at the 1400 block of Clayton Avenue before 9pm after she reportedly poured out his drink.  The victim’s phone was also damaged during the fight.  Gadd was also charged with simple harassment and criminal mischief.  He Posted 50 thousand dollar monetary bail through a bail bondsman.

GUILTY PLEA FOR SEX OFFENDER

A man who was caught when he attempted to meet  a young girl online who was a grown man posing as a minor, was sentenced June 13^th and is facing 11 months to two years in prison.  According to North Central PA dot com,  30 year old, George Zamorski plead guilty to criminal solicitation in February and will be credited for time served.  He will be a Tier II sexual offender who will have to comply with all standard and optional sex offender conditions as well as perform 50 hours of community service.  Zamorski will be eligible for work release and will serve five years of probation after his release.

BIDS FOR CITY HALL DUE JULY 20^TH

Potential buyers of  Williamsport’s historic City Hall still has time to submit a bid for the100-year-old building.  According to Penn Live, bids are due by noon July 20 and will be made public at council’s meeting at 7 that evening.  The City of Williamsport retained Fish Commercial Group to handle the sale which will contain certain conditions ensuring the downtown building will not remain empty and the historical significance will remain.  Council President Adam Yoder says as they consider the bids they would like assurances the buyer has the means and the ability to do something with the building that is on the National Register of Historic Places.

LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR STARTS TODAY

The 152^nd Lycoming County Fair starts today with free gate admission at 4pm  Starting Thursday admission is 4 dollars with kids 12 & under FREE with paid adult.Parking is 3 dollars and everyday the fair features Backyard Broadcasting on the midway – broadcasting live from 5 til 8pm.  The rides start up tomorrow at 5pm and animal showing starts Saturday. Everyone is invited to ENJOY HARNESS RACING for free tonight in the grandstand beginning at 4pm.  Get details about the fair that runs through July 22^ndat lycomingfair.net.

INMATE FACES MORE CHARGES

A Lycoming County inmate who was incarcerated last month for robbery and kidnapping charges is facing new charges filed by the county’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit from an incident April 3^rd.  According to the Sun Gazette, 47 year old Edward James Nicholas was allegedly involved in  a drug sale of 32 grams of methamphetamine which was seized from an apartment near the 600 block of Rose Street in Williamsport.  Nicholas was arraigned and remains in jail in lieu of 85 thousand dollars bail.

PENNDOT HONORS THOSE LOST IN DISTRICT 2

A new memorial to honor Department of Transportation workers of District 2 who have been killed on the job was dedicated Tuesday.  According to North Central PA dotcom, PennDOT and representatives from the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Pennsylvania State Police, unveiled the memorial at their District 2 Office at 70 PennDOT Drive in Clearfield to remember 5 workers who were lost on the job since 1970, including Walter Lane, John Coble, Gerald Confer, Jack Griffin, and Timothy Fitch.  The traveling PennDOT Worker’s Memorial was on display and honors all 90 PennDOT employees killed in the line of duty across the commonwealth since 1970 when the department was established.

DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES ONGOING AT HERR LIBRARY

The Herr Memorial Library, on Market Street in Mifflinburg, is is responding to a need for digital literacy in the Union County workforce with free computer education classes available.  A state grant has been applied to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce with better digital literacy skills and the library will provide the training by appointment or during sessions at the library Mondays and Tuesdays.  The grant runs through September but they will continue the program after that.  Anyone interested in the program that started in April, may sign up online at ucls.libcal.com or in person at 500 Market Street in Mifflinburg.

NINE CROSSCUTTERS SELECTED IN DRAFT LEAGUE

A record total of nine Williamsport Crosscutters were selected in the recently completed 2023 MLB Draft, consisting of 20 rounds with 614 players chosen this past week in Seattle, where they held the All-Star Game last night. For Williamsport, this year’s nine selections is a new high mark for the team since joining the MLB Draft League after eight players were selected in 2021 and six in 2022.  The Crosscutters continue the 2023 MLB Draft League season at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field with 24 home games remaining.

SPORTS

MLB All-Star Game

National League 3        American League 2
*Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz took a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help seal the victory at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

*The AL still holds an overall head-to-head record of 47-44-2.

MLB Draft League
Trenton Thunder pounded the Williamsport Crosscutters last night 9-2.  Cutters try again tonight in Game 2 at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, 6:35pm first pitch.

TENNIS
Wimbledon Men’s Singles 

*Djokovic defeated Andrey Rublev  4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3, moving him closer to a fifth consecutive championship.
*Novak Djokovic won a 46th Grand Slam semifinal yesterday to tie Roger Federer’s record for men.
* Djokovic next meets No. 8 seed Jannik Sinner, the 21-year-old from Italy, he has won both previous head-to-head meetings against Sinner.
* American Christopher Eubanks faces No. 3 seed and 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev with a chance to reach the semifinals today.

Women’s Singles
*Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, who returned to the tour after giving birth to her daughter last October, ousted the top-seeded Iga Swiatek (EEga sheONteck) on Centre Court 7-5, 6-7 , 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the semifinals at the All England Club for the second time in four years.
* Elina Svitolina has defeated four former major champions at Wimbledon: Venus Williams, Sofia Kenin, Victoria Azarenka and now Swiatek.

STABBING IN SUNBURY

Three people are now in custody following a Friday morning stabbing in Sunbury. According to the Daily Item, the incident was in the 100 block of North 4^th Street around 2:30 am and sent one man to the hospital. Police Chief Brad Hare reported three individuals were taken into custody from Kulpmont. According to reports the three were allegedly going to rob the man before stabbing him. Police are still investigating and did not release the names of the suspects or when or if charges would be filed. If you have any information on the incident please contact the Sunbury police.

REGAL CINEMA WILL CLOSE THIS MONTH

After announcing a bankruptcy plan in January, Cineworld has announced that the Regal Cinema’s theater at the former Lycoming Mall will be closing July 20^th along with 38 other theaters across the US.  According to the Sun Gazette, the theater between Pennsdale and Montoursville is one of three theaters in PA that are closing, the others in Doylestown and Oaks.  After this round of closures Cineworld is prepared to exit bankruptcy proceedings this month.

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK CONTINUES THIS WEEK

A bridge replacement project is continuing this week in Cummings Township. This project will replace the structure carrying Route 287 over Larry’s Creek, approximately 5.6 miles north of the intersection with Route 973. Traffic will be in a single lane, controlled by a temporary traffic signal. There is a 11′ width restriction in place for oversize vehicles. The bridge replacement is scheduled to be complete by this November. This week, traffic is scheduled to switch to the northbound side of the newly completed structure and construction of the southbound side will begin.

HIGH SPEED CHASE LEADS TO ARREST

A Williamsport man was arrested following a police pursuit along I-180 in Northumberland County June 28^th and is facing charges in district court.  According to North Central PA dot com, 20-year-old Avonte Gardner fled from police off I-180 eastbound and onto the exit ramp at Route 54.  Police say Gardner attempted to turn off the ramp while speeding and went down a muddy embankment where he got stuck 50 feet from the Delaware township roadway where police apprehended him.

TWO HIKERS RESCUED BY RALSTON FIRST RESPONDERS

Emergency responders successfully searched rugged terrain Friday near the McIntyre-McNett township line for two female hikers who send an activated emergency signal to the county’s 911 center around 4:30pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, Ralston firefighters searched a wide area near a loggers hiking trail and Yellow Dog and Rock Run roads before finding the two around 7:15pm with one woman suffering a minor ankle injury.  The hikers who were from the Canton area were transported on ATV’s to a command center at Yellow Dog Road and both declined medical treatment at the scene. 

NO AUDIT FOR LYCOMING COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

A Lycoming County will not endure a forensic audit of the 2020 general election. According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming County Judge Eric R. Lindhardt dismissed complaints which argued fraud and irregularities existed. Conservative activists Richard Houser and Catherine Burns went on the claim the Lycoming county commissioners and Forrest K. Lehman, the director of elections did not adequately investigate their complaints.  Lindhart ruled there was no provision in the state election code where the board of elections can be compelled by an independent entity to conduct an audit. An appeal is expected to the Commonwealth Court.

RESCUE WORKERS CAN PICK UP DONATIONS

American Rescue Workers in Lycoming County said they have recently had to throw away nearly 30 thousand tons of trash generated by donations being placed in an area where they were damaged and became unusable.  According to Rescue Workers officials,  there was a significant loss of revenue since they have to pay 80 dollars per ton of trash.  If you have a good amount of items to donate, call the American rescue workers for a pick up instead of dumping items where they could be ruined.   There are 10 retail thrift stores in their system, providing 52 percent of the operating budget for the year to support three homeless shelters.  Go to arwwilliamsport.org for information.

SPORTS

MLB
Royals 4               Guardians 1
Nationals 7          Rangers 2
Cubs 7                  Yankees 4
Red Sox 4            A’s 3
Rays 10                Braves 4
Marlins 7              Phillies 3
Blue Jays 4            Tigers 3
Orioles 15            Twins 2
Brewers 1             Reds 0
Mariners 3           Astros 1
Cardinals 4          White Sox 3
Giants 1               Rockies 0
Pirates 4               Diamondbacks 2
Padres 6               Mets 2

MLB Draft League
*The Frederick Keys led the Williamsport 3-0 last night on the road, before the game was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms after 3 innings. The series was tied up 1 and 1. 
*The Cutters come home tomorrow to play Trenton Thunder at Historic Bowman Field.

TENNIS
Wimbledon  
Men’s Singles
*Grigor Dimitroff defeated 10th seed American Frances Tiafoe, 6-2,6-3,6-2 on Sunday to move into the fourth round of Wimbledon
*Novak Djokovic took the first two sets yesterday in the 4^th Round 7-6,7-6 against Hubert Hurkacz, (HER kaszh) on Center Court.  The match was suspended since it could not continue past 11pm and will resume today.

Women’s Singles
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina reached the quarterfinals with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (9) win against Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka
*Svitolina refused a handshake at the end with a player from a country supporting Russia after the invasion.
Iga Swiatek (EEga she ON teck) reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time with a 6-7 , 7-6 , 6-3 victory over Belinda Bencic at Centre Court.

NASCAR
William Byron won the rain, shortened race at the Quaker State 400 atAtlanta Motor Speedway for his fourth victory of the season and his second win in Atlanta in the last two years.  Daniel Suarez was second, A.J. Allmendinger third,  followed by Michael McDowell 4^th and Kyle Busch was fifth.

ROAD RAGE SHOOTING ON ROUTE 15

A Tioga County man was taken into custody yesterday and is awaiting arraignment on felony charges for shooting at another motorist on Route 15 at the Beauty’s Run Road Exit at about 2:45 pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, state troopers from  Mansfield  say the road rage incident started with a fender bender in the city but escalated to the suspect firing shots as the two drivers traveled into Old Lycoming Township.  Once shots were fired the victim pulled over and called police who closed the ramp for two hours to search for ballistics evidence.  Police also searched for the suspects’ red Mazda and found it abandoned at an undisclosed location, and later took the suspect into custody.  Lycoming Regional Police have not released any more information about the incident.

POLICE SHOOT SUSPECT AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

An investigation is expected in a Westmoreland County shooting of a suspect by police after a domestic disturbance last weekend.  According to Fox 29, Ligonier Valley police responded to a domestic incident at a residence and report that 59 year old Robbie Thomas Saunders came from the house armed with a machete and was using it aggressively. Officers fired one shot and Saunders was later pronounced dead at a Johnstown hospital.  County detectives will investigate  to determine whether the use of deadly force by the police was justified.

BRIDGE INSPECTION IN SUNBURY

Watch for a bridge inspection project today on Market Street in Sunbury. According to PennDOT says it will be inspecting the bridge that spans Shamokin Creek between Highland Avenue and Green Street. Motorists can expect a single lane restriction controlled by flaggers. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, weather permitting. Get information 24/7 about road conditions in the commonwealth at 511pa dot com.

PA BUDGET GOES TO SHAPIRO’S DESK

The state House voted 117-86 to pass a proposed $45.5 billion state budget late Wednesday, sending the spending plan to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for a signature. According to Penn Live, following Wednesday’s vote, Shapiro said the final budget is a “statement of our priorities.”  Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro backed off his insistence on money for a new private-school funding program, giving the Democratic-controlled House the opening to approve a new state spending plan after a days-long stalemate.

JERSEY SHORE MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATENING WOMAN

A Jersey Shore man was taken into custody for threatening and injuring the accuser near the 200 block of North Broad Street on June 26^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, Lycoming Regional Police say 32 year old Mubarik Abdul Graves allegedly left cuts and scrapes on a woman’s arms and threatened to shoot her over alleged infidelity. The woman called police and Graves was taken into custody charged with first-degree misdemeanor terroristic threats and harassment.  His bail was set at $30,000 monetary and he remains in Lycoming County Prison.

BOALSBURG WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ARSON

A woman from Boalsburg who allegedly started a fire in her apartment saying she didn’t want to live anymore is scheduled to appear in court this month for the incident that happened last January.  According to North Central PA dot com, neighbors called out to 43 year old Heather Meyers when they discovered the smoke and flames coming from her unit at the 500 block of Jacks Mills Drive and called 911, bringing State college first responders to the scene.  Meyers was charged with first-degree felony arson, and recklessly endangering another person and posted $5,000 unsecured bail.

FIRST FRIDAY IN WILLIAMSPORT TOMORROW

First Friday sponsored by UPMC North Central PA comes around tomorrow at the end of a shortened holiday week with events taking place in Downtown Williamsport on West Fourth St. between Market and Hepburn Streets.   Music is sponsored by Woodlands Bank and Van Campen Motors and features Coast to Coast on the Community Arts Center’s Outdoor Stage.  Enjoy Taste of Williamsport: A showcase of Williamsport restaurants to celebrate the unique cuisine and culinary arts in our community. Participating restaurants will offer small bites from 5 to 9pm.

WORK TO CLOSE WESTBOUND REST AREA ON I-80 NEXT WEEK

A Utility Project will temporarily close the I-80 WB rest area in Montour County next week.   PennDOT says the I-80 westbound rest area near mile marker 219 in Montour County is scheduled to close on Monday, July 10^th for a water supply upgrade project. The restrooms and parking areas will be closed during the project, which is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.  The I-80 eastbound rest area will remain open during this time.

SPORTS

MLB
Braves 8              Guardians  1
Astros  6              Rockies 4
A’s 12                 Tigers 3
Phillies  8            Rays 4
Marlins 10          Cardinals 9
Orioles 6             Yankees 3
Reds 9                 Nationals 2
Red Sox 4           Rangers 2
Twins 5               Royals 0
Cubs 4                 Brewers 3
Padres 5               Angels 3
Giants 2               Mariners 0
Mets 2                 Diamondbacks 1
Dodgers 6           Pirates 4
Blue Jays & White Sox postponed for rain

MLB Draft League
Cross cutters are off tonight, but go on the road for a 3-game series starting tomorrow in Maryland with the Frederick Keys 705 first pitch.  Back at home on the 11^th to play Trenton Thunder

TENNIS
Wimbledon
*Women’s top seed  Poland’s Iga Swiatek ( EE ga    she ON teck) outclassed Spain’s Sara Tormo 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday to sweep into the third round of Wimbledon.  It was Swiatek’s first match on Centre Court.

*Men’s  defending Champion, Novak Djokovic (JOKE a Vitch)   racked up Grand Slam victory number 350 by defeating Australia’s Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon yesterday 6-3 7-6 (4) 7-5 to move into the third round.

American Frances Tiafoe (also) advanced in straight sets against Wu Yibing.

TORNADOES STRIKE CENTRAL PA

Two tornadoes touched down in North Central Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon that caused severe damage at several area businesses and closed Route 15 in Kelly Township for several hours.  According to the National Weather Service, one tornado was reported to touch down at 4:15pm in  Mifflinville Columbia County and at 4:38 in  Milton, Northumberland County.  PennDOT, reported debris and wires down that closed Southbound Route15 between Colonel John Kelly Road and Hospital Drive in Kelly Township, Union County until after 11pm.  Lite It Fireworks along Westbranch Highway was partially destroyed by the tornado and areas of the Silver Moon Flea market were also damaged, according to pictures shared on Union County Firewire Facebook pages.  According to PennLive, no storm related injuries were reported at Evangelical Community Hospital.

MONTGOMERY MAN DIES IN CRASH

A fatal crash in West Buffalo Township claimed the life of a Montgomery man and DUI charges for another. According to police, 30-year-old Spencer Charles died as a result of his injuries. State police say the accident occurred in the area of 2300 Grand Valley Road, closing the roadway for hours. State police say 35-year-old Benjamin Martin of Mifflinburg has been charged with multiple felonies including homicide by motor vehicle while DUI. There is no report as to Martin’s injuries.

NEW POLLING PLACES APPROVED

Moving the polling locations to school buildings was approved by the Board of Elections this week. According to the SUN Gazette, the move was a last resort effort to move Lycoming County into compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Reports say Williamsport Area School District will house three of the polling places, with 11^th and 12^th wards going to Cochran Elementary and the 7^th Ward at the Williamsport Area Middle School. Meanwhile other polling moves approved included Muncy Creek Township and Williamsport 4^th and 9^th Wards.

EVERETT TO BE HONORED WITH BOAT LAUNCH

Representative Garth Everett will be honored posthumously with a new boat launch access area being named for him in Muncy, a project that Everett himself was an advocate.  According to a press release from Senator Gene Yaw, the Senate passed House Bill 1031, sponsored by Representative Joe Hamm,  to see the boat launch through to reality for use in rural Lycoming County.  Representative Everett was elected to seven terms representing the 84^th district, then choosing not to seek reelection in 2020, he passed away in January.

NO POWER OUTAGES LINGER TODAY AFTER TORNADOES

There are no power outages reported on the PPL outage map this morning after tornadoes touched down in Central PA yesterday.  According to Facebook posts on Union County Firewire, debris and wires came down along the West Westbranch Highway and Silvermoon  Fleamarket along Route 15 after tornadoes were reported.  They touched down at 4:15pm in Mifflinville, Columbia County and at 4:38 in  Milton, Northumberland County.   The NWS also reported a touchdown in Union County between 4:30 and 5 p.m. in Kelly Township near Lewisburg.  According to PennLive, areas of Dauphin County north of Harrisburg also experienced storm activity that brought down trees and wires.

PA POLICE TO CRACK DOWN ON AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

State police and Shamokin Dam Police will join over 300 law enforcement agencies to work to curtail aggressive driving next week. Starting this Wednesday through August 20, officers say any aggressive driver stopped by police will receive at ticket.  The goal of this enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state, with a focus on heavy truck violations, pedestrian safety, red light running, and tailgating. Motorists exhibiting other unsafe behaviors such as speeding, following too closely, or other aggressive actions will also be cited.

FORMER ASSISTANT DA NEW LYCOMING COUNTY JUDGE

According to Senator Gene Yaw, Kirsten Gardner was nominate by Governor Shapiro and confirmed by the full Senate as Lycoming County Magisterial District Judge, replacing retired Judge Jon Kemp, after winning both the Republican and Democratic primaries in May. Prior to her confirmation, Gardner served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Lycoming County District Attorney’s office where she has prosecuted hundreds of adult and juvenile cases, including those involving special victims, violent crimes, and homicides.

FIREWORKS RULES FOR THE 4^TH

This 4th of July, the Williamsport Bureau of Police reminds residents fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged on public or private property without the express permission of the property owner, fireworks cannot be discharged from or within a motor vehicle or building, toward a motor vehicle or building or within 150 feet of an occupied structure or while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug. Any violation of these provisions could be subject to a fine of up to $600 and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days.

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians 8        Cubs 6
Orioles 2             Twins 1
Braves 6              Marlins 3
Nationals 5         Phillies 4
Brewers 6            Pirates 3
Red Sox 5           Blue Jays 4
Reds 4                 Padres 3
Royals 9              Dodgers 1
Cardinals 5         Yankees 1
Astros 5               Rangers 3
Tigers 14             Rockies 9
Angels 5              Diamondbacks 2
White Sox 8         A’s 7
Mariners 7          Rays 6
Mets 8                 Giants 4

MLB Draft League
Crosscutters was canceled last night ending the weekend tied up 1-1 with the Trenton Thunder.  The Cutters head to State College tonight but play the Spikes at home July 4^th with a 1:05pm first pitch

NASCAR
34-year-old Shane Van Gisbergen  from New Zealand, who is the first driver to win his Cup series Debut since Johnny Rutherford at Daytona in1963, won the Grant park 220 in downtown Chicago Sunday, followed by Justin Haley and Chase Elliott, Kyle  Larson, and Kyle  Busch

COMPETETIVE EATING
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is tomorrow. Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, two food-eating legends, will be returning to defend their titles 10:45am for the women’s and noon for the men’s competition. Joey Chestnut is expected to win the men’s annual event for the 16th time.   The competition is at Surf and Stillwell Avenues on Coney Island in Brooklyn, N.Y., where competitors see who can consume the most hot dogs (with buns) in a 10-minute span.