MISSING HIKER FOUND NEAR EAGLES MERE

A 17 year-old girl from Chicago visiting in Sullivan county was found safe after she failed to return from a hike Tuesday near Eagles Mere.  According to the Sun Gazette, when the girl didn’t return from a hike after 6:30 pm family members and emergency responder spent several hours searching the remote trails of the borough and Shrewsbury Township to find her.  The girl had become lost, but told police she came upon other hikers who were familiar with the Loyalsock Trail near the Kettle Creek Gorge area and the three remained camped for the night until the next day when they resumed walking and found an area with cell service.  The search team picked up the teen along where High Knob Road turns to Dry Run Road.  She was not injured.

WOMAN CONVICTED OF MURDERING HUSBAND WANTS NEW TRIAL

The woman recently sentenced to life in prison for poisoning and defrauding her husband in 2018, has asked the court for a new trial after her defense attorney claimed in a document that jury deliberations – just 50 minutes – were hasty and that the appropriate deliberative process did not take place and other accusations.  According to the Daily Item, 77 year old Myrle Miller was sentenced to life last month for the first-degree murder conviction as well as a consecutive sentence of 104 to 294 months for additional five felonies.  The judge has 120 days to respond to the document.

CITY FINANCES OK SO FAR

The Williamsport City Council Finance Committee has reviewed the first and second quarter reports for the city and have determined the expenditures and revenues are accurate for the mid-point of the year.  According to the Sun Gazette, the manager of Government Finance Solutions, the Harrisburg-based service hired to audit and reconcile city finance matters, Tracy Rash, says she continues to work on providing financial information to other auditors, and is  expected to provide a mid-year financial report for the council finance committee. The results of the 2019 audit are expected this autumn. 

FIRST FRIDAY COMING TOMORROW

There will be lots to do in downtown Williamsport during First Friday tomorrow presented by Lycoming Arts from 5 until 9pm on West Fourth St. between Market St. & Hepburn Street. There will be a chance to see the 1966 replica of the Batmobile in downtown Williamsport, and the Lycoming County United Way will hold their 10^th annual Kids Carnival in Pine Square, too, hosted by the Brickyard and Stonehouse and staffed by volunteers who will run the carnival with prizes for the games and a bicycle and helmet give away!  Local celebrities will get in the dunk tank for charity, too! The event is rain or shine.  Find out more about the Lycoming County United Way  at lcuw.org

NEW YORK MAN INJURED WHEN TRUCK OVERTURNS

A Monday afternoon milk truck accident in Union County sent one man from New York to the hospital with suspected serious injuries.  According to State Police at Selinsgrove, 41-year-old Adam Champaign was driving the truck on the Route 147 off ramp onto Route 15 south, when he miscalculated and hit the guide rail, the truck overturned on its right side and struck the bridge abutment.  No medical update was available for Champaign, but police say he will be charged with a traffic violation.

FORMAL SEARCH FOR ELDERLY WESTFIELD WOMAN CALLED OFF

The formal search has been called off for an 85 year-old Tioga County woman who has been missing since Friday, July 21^st.  According to a post on the Facebook page dedicated to finding the missing Phylis Potter of Westfield, who is 5’2” and 150 pounds, who may have disappeared almost two-weeks ago in a white 2009 Subaru Outback with PA plates DKL1425.  A search has been ongoing involving PA State Troopers, Westfield Police, Westfield Paramedics and EMT’s and almost every Fire Department in Potter and Tioga Counties.  The family thanked the large group of people who helped look for Phylis including businesses who let them view security footage.  If you have information about Ms. Potter, call Mansfield State police at 570-662-2151.

BUDGET MOVES IN HARRISBURG

Senate Republicans will be in session today and say they sign off on the spending plan. According to ABC27 President Pro Tempore Kim Ward yesterdayt set the session for the Senate at 1 p.m. to finalize the General Appropriations Budget (HB 611). The Pennsylvania state budget was due June 30.  The move will allow funding to flow for the vast majority of recipients of the $45.5 billion spending plan including schools, counties and social service programs that rely heavily on that money. Accompanying codes bills to complete the budget process will not be finalized until September.

WAHS ANNOUNCES OPEN HOUSE DATES AND TIMES

The annual open house dates for the Williamsport Area School District have been announced.  According to the district website, the Williamsport Middle School open house is Tuesday, August 22^nd , starting at 6 for 7^th grade students and at 6:30pm for 8^th grade.  Curtin and Lycoming Valley will have their open house Wednesday August 23^rd at 5:30pm, with the 5^th and 6^th grades starting at 6:15pm.  Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming and Jackson will have their open house at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 24^th.  The Williamsport Area High School open house for freshmen and new students starts at 7 Thursday night, with a presentation for 11^th and 12^th graders available to explore options for post-graduation at 7:30pm. Go to wahs.org for more details.

SPORTS

MLB
Astros 3               Guardians 2
Braves 12            Angels 5
Tigers 6               Pirates 3
Nationals 3         Brewers 2
Padres 11            Rockies 1
Mariners 6          Red Sox 3
Marlins 9            Phillies 8
Yankees 7           Rays 2
Blue Jays 4         Orioles 1
Cardinals 7         Twins 3
Rangers 11          White Sox 1
Cubs 16               Reds 6
Royals 4              Mets 0
Giants 4               Diamondbacks 2
Dodgers 10         A’s 1

MLB Draft League
West Virginia Black Bears 12       Williamsport Crosscutters 2
*WV took Game 2 of the series, last night (12-2), but the Cutters will attempt to avoid a sweep by West Virginia tonight at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field – 6:35pm First Pitch
*Crosscutters stay at home for the weekend, hosting Trenton Thunder. 

NBA News
Philadelphia 76ers Center Montrezl Harrell tore his ACL and meniscus in his right knee, and had an MRI to assess swelling yesterday. The reserve big man suffered the injury during offseason workouts.

*The 76ers re-signed Harrell last month after he played in 57 games, starting seven in his first season in Philadelphia.

*The former Louisville standout has shot at least 55 percent every season of his eight-year career since being drafted in 2015 by the Houston Rockets.

MURDER-SUICIDE IN MIFFLINBURG

Mifflinburg Police are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred over the weekend in the borough.  According to a report by Mifflinburg Police, a family member discovered the bodies of 64 year old Tharifah Wenrich and 63 year old Jeffery Wenrich, and called police to the 100 block of Scottsdale Drive Sunday morning.  Police think Jeffery Wenrich shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself.  The Union County Coroner assisted at the scene and police are asking anyone with additional information about the shooting to call Mifflinburg police at 570-966-1027.

WATSONTOWN WOMAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON

A Watsontown woman was sentenced to up to 7 years in state prison yesterday in Northumberland County Court for providing drugs that killed a Watsontown man in September of 2021.  According to Penn Live, 39 year old Samantha Jo Acy, pleaded no contest in May to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and criminal use of a communication facility, other original charges were dismissed.  According to an affidavit, 43 Earnest Lee Sharr Jr had just been released from Lycoming County Prison days before his death and had allegedly asked Acy to provide the drugs for him after his release. Sharr had overdosed two previous times after getting out of jail. Acy has already served a year in jail for being unable to post bail following her arrest in 2021.

STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS TO BE REPLACED

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 is set to provide the federal replacement funds for those who have had SNAP benefits electronically stolen on or after October 1^st 2022.  A victim can apply for the replacement, but will not have funds replaced if they lost their physical card or gave their EBT card and PIN to someone who then stole funds.  Recipients who are eligible for replacement of benefits can go to dhs.pa.gov and receive in a single reimbursement, up to two months’ worth of their regular SNAP payments or the amount that was stolen, whichever is less.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TONIGHT

The Williamsport City Police will hold a National Night Out event tonight at 5pm til 8 at Firetree Place at 600 Campbell Street.  National Night out is a time when communities and neighbors get to know first responders and spend time together in a relaxed setting.  Tonight parents and children can expect to see patrol and emergency response vehicles, and ambulances and participate in activities with public safety partners, including PA State Police and The National Guard.  Lycoming Regional Police Department will also have events in two locations from 6-8 tonight.  At Fairlawn Community Church on Pleasant Hill Road in Cogan Station and Jersey Shore Community Pool on Thompson Street in Jersey Shore. Sunbury’s National Night Out is from 5-8 p.m. at the Sunbury Community Pool and Lewisburg’s National Night Out is from 6-9 p.m. at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park.

PETA SEEKS SUPPORT OF ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE

A guinea pig breeding mill in Lycoming County has been exposed by the USDA in a recent report.  According to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) there have been numerous infractions at the facility and the non-profit is asking the public to contact the Lycoming County District Attorney, Ryan Gardner so that the Guinea pigs are required to have proper veterinary care and an investigation can continue into the animal welfare concerns.  The facility is owned by Benuel Stoltzfus and animal cruelty charges that have been filed by PETA after new state law says the USDA cannot aid or relieve suffering animals during inspections.

SENIOR FACILITY FACES CIVIL SUIT

Following the charges filed against two former employees of Heritage Springs Memory Care of Lewisburg, for criminally photographing residents of the facility in a demeaning way, a civil suit has been filed in Union County Court on behalf of one resident of the facility.  According to PennLive, 18 year old Madison Laine Cox, and a 17-year-old boy, both from Montgomery took cruel videos and pictures of resident Alice Longenberger and others over 8 months, sharing them on social media, while they were employed there.  The suit is seeking more than 50 thousand dollars in damages for negligence and battery against the two teens, and breach of fiduciary duty against defendants at Heritage Springs.

RESURFACING THIS WEEK IN NORTHUMBERLAND

Resurfacing and base repairs will continue this week between Front Street in Sunbury and Route 11 in Northumberland Borough where drivers will see single lane conditions from 8pm til 4am throughout the week.  This morning you may see a contractor working on the ADA accessible sidewalk and curb project along Route 11 in Northumberland Borough. Work will be performed between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.  New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Co., says work on this project is expected to be completed in September of 2023.

GAS PRICES UP

The price for gasoline is up in Pennsylvania as the hurricane season approaches with the average price for a gallon of gas in the Commonwealth at $3.86.  According to GasBuddy.com, the national average could get to over $4 per gallon as Saudia Arabia and Russia are cutting production and heat-related refinery outages plague the US.  Fuel analysts say oil prices recently surged to their highest level in months, rising to over $80 per barrel. Gas in the Harrisburg area increased 16.7 cents week last week.

SPORTS

MLB
Astros 7                Guardians 3
Phillies 4               Marlins 2
Nationals 5                     Brewers 3
Rays 5                  Yankees 1
Orioles 4              Blue Jays 2
Angels 4               Braves 1
Reds 6                  Cubs 5
Rockies 4             Padres 3
Mariners 6           Red Sox 2
Diamondbacks 4  Giants 3

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are back home tonight for the series opener against the 1^st place West Virginia Black Bears.  6:35pm first pitch.

NFL NEWS
*Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2 , had his first padded football practice yesterday since the incident.
*Hamlin suffered from a bout of commotio cordis, a rare cause of cardiac arrest caused by a blow to the chest in a precise spot at just the wrong time in the heartbeat, according to the American Heart Association.

2023 Women’s World Cup
The United States pulled a draw against Portugal at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand this morning.
As runners-up in the match, the US advances to the Women’s World Cup round of 16.

National Night Out Information

National Night out locations Tuesday August 1^st
The National Association of Town Watch sponsors a nationwide community-policing event known as “National Night Out.”  Free attendance at all locations

Williamsport City Police – Firetree Place  – PA State Police and other first responders will be there –  600 Campbell Street 5pm til 8. 

Lycoming Regional Police Department

– Fairlawn Community Church on Pleasant Hill Road in Cogan Station 6-8 tonight.   

 -Jersey Shore Community Pool on Thompson Street in Jersey Shore 6-8 tonight. 

Sunbury – National Night Out is from 5-8 p.m. at the Sunbury Community Pool
 Lewisburg – National Night Out is from 6-9 p.m. at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park.

Trout Run – TROUT RUN VOL. FIRE CO +  K-9 RESCUE, LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES  6PM TO 8PM

Watsontown   –  Warrior Run area Fire Department  – food and local businesses and local PD, EMS and Fire Department in Watsontown from 6 to 8.

Snyder County  – Their event is August 9^th from4-7 @ East Snyder Park

The City of Shamokin Chief of Police Raymond J. Siko II announced Thursday, that they have canceled National Night Out this year for 2023 due to time restraints.

SUSPECTED FATAL ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN I-80 EAST

An accident shut down I-180 eastbound yesterday near the Lycoming Mall exit around 5pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, traffic was managed and rerouted to Fairfield Road by Lycoming County Fire police after Montoursville Borough Police assisted State Troopers at the scene.  A forensics vehicle was reportedly at the accident scene as well, and the eastbound side of the interstate reopened between 9 and 9:30pm following the police investigation.

FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

A Blanchard woman died last Saturday after a motorcycle accident in Boggs Township.  According to the Lock Haven Express, 52 year old Jeremy M. Frigo, of Blanchard, was traveling along North Eagle Valley Road with his passenger, 49 year old Barbara S. Frigo, when police say the brakes of Frigo’s 2005 Harley Davidson Road King locked for an unknown reason then  crossed the center ine into the opposite lane before overturning.  Both were taken to Geisinger by Life Flight Helicopter in suspected serious condition. Barbara passed away from her injuries at the Danville hospital.  Jeremy is still suffering from his injuries.  An investigation into the crash continues.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE SALE OF EXECUTIVE PLAZA BUILDING

The sale of the Executive Plaza building on Pine Street for just over 3.6 million dollars to Horizon Federal Credit Union was approved 3-0 by the Lycoming County Commissioners yesterday.  According to North Central PA dot com, the credit union plans to bring about 100 corporate jobs to the downtown area within the next five years following renovations after the county vacates the offices by December 31^st of this year.  The county offices planned for 33 West Third street are underway with approved architectural plans in place.

BE CAREFUL OF STUDENT LOAN SCAMMERS

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance agency is warning student loan borrowers to be aware that there are financial aid scammers attempting to take advantage of those confused by the recent Supreme Court ruling about the cancellation of student loan debt.  According to a press release from the PHEAA, a recent reports say student loan scammers stole more than 5 billion dollars from Americans last year, and use tricks to pose as government representatives, such as look-alike websites and logos.  Go to Studentaid.gov for links and info to all the debt-relief programs the US Department of Education offers.

MAN ESCAPES MAJOR INJURIES AFTER ROLLOVER ACCIDENT

A man from Lewisburg escaped major injuries after an intense crash Tuesday along Route 304.  According to State Troopers, 46 year old Brian Huff was traveling west on Route 304 near the Route 15 intersection in Union Township and failed to make the right-hand curve when he struck a utility pole, a stump, and  rolled in the air before landing on all four tires.  Huff suffered only minor injuries while wearing his seatbelt improperly, he will also be charged with other traffic violations.

WOMAN CHARGED IN CHILD’S FENTANYL DEATH

A 27 year old Cambria County woman turned herself in this week to authorities and was arrested on charges relating of the fentanyl death of her 5 year old daughter in 2022.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say the defendant Volaura Askew was charged with endangering the welfare of two children, and police say two other suspects, Albert Spicer and Elyse Young, of Johnstown, were accused of drug-dealing offenses in the case.  Askew was unable to post the $500,000 monetary bail and was remanded to Cambria County prison Tuesday night. The Cambria County determined the cause of death of the 5 year-old was acute fentanyl toxicity and ruled the manner of death as homicide.

REPRESENTATIVE PAUSES SALARY UNTIL PA BUDGET IS PASSED

Representative Jamie Flick of South Williamsport and almost a dozen other members of the House have asked to withhold their pay during the budget impasse in the Pennsylvania legislature.  According to the Sun Gazette, Flick says adopting the state budget in a timely manner is one of the most important jobs the General Assembly can do, which then sets the fiscal year right from the start. Flick says in addition to opting out of his pay, he has co-sponsored legislation that will suspend the compensation of the governor, lieutenant governor and members of the General Assembly until the impasse is over.

BISON BASKETBALL GOES TO ITALY

The men’s basketball team from Bucknell will be going on a tour of Italy next week and will be playing basketball over the ten days they are there amidst the planned sightseeing.    According to the Sun Gazette, the team leaves next Wednesday and will tour Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Pisa, Milan and Como.  First-year coach John Griffin III, will accompany the team on the European trip that the school authorizes for athletic teams every four years.  As a student, Griffin went to Ireland and England with the Bisons in 2005 and as assistant coach for Bucknell, he toured the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 2018.  Bucknell will play three local teams while on the trip.

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians 6        White Sox 3
Angels 6              Tigers 0  Game 1
Angels 11            Tigers 4 Game 2
Mets 2                 Nationals 1
Cubs 10               Cardinals 3

MLB tonight
Phillies are in Pittsburgh @ 7:05

MLB Draft League
State College Spikes 6          Williamsport Crosscutters 5
Cutters will try to tie up the four game series tonight at home at Muncy Bank Ballpark in Historic Bowman Field – 6:35pm first pitch

NASCAR Sunday
Cook Out 400 at Richmond Motor Speedway
Pre Race Coverage starts at 2pm – Green Flag at 3pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING WATSONTOWN WOMAN

A man from Cogan Station is incarcerated after Watsontown Police say he attacked a woman outside of her home Monday .  According to the Sun Gazette, 72 year old Byron Magargle allegedly waited outside the home on East Brimmer Avenue early Monday and when the woman exited the house, he hit her, gagged her and and tied up her hands and feet.  A neighbor heard the struggle and called police. The man was charged with assault and kidnapping.  No word on whether bail was set for Magargle who remains in Northumberland County Jail.

FUGITIVE COUPLE CAPTURED IN NORTH CAROLINA

The fugitive couple from Lock Haven who skipped their sentencing hearing this month in Clinton County Court, were caught in North Carolina Monday. According to North Cetnral PA dot com, William Sean and Candy Jo Laubscher were taken into custody by the Gaston County Sherriff’s office about 20 miles from Charlotte.  Court records say the Laubschers were convicted of threatening a tenant with guns earlier this year, but never arrived for the sentencing hearing July 17th.  The couple is fighting extradition according to the Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW SCHOOL NEXT MONTH

A new 28 million dollar elementary school in the Warrior Run School District is set to celebrate the building’s opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony August 21^st.   According to the Daily Item, Warrior Run Superintendent Thor Edmiston told the school board the remaining construction that is nearly complete is not anything that would keep them opening on the first day of school.  The board also looked at three bids for the Turbotville Elementary School building, which is still for sale, but rejected them since they each were much lower than the appraised value.  Board President Doug Whitmoyer suggested putting the structure up for auction.

UNITED WAY UNVEILS 2023 LITTLE LEAGUE PIN

The Lycoming County United Way is getting ready for the Little League World series and are featuring their 2023  Little League Trading Pin, to benefit local United Way community partners.  Each  Pin is five dollars and are available in Downtown Williamsport at one west third  Street – suite 208.  Pin trading is a tradition during the time surrounding Little League World Series which will take place beginning August 16^th in South Williamsport.  The United Way pin is available on a first come first served basis.

MAN CHASES VICTIM WITH BASEBALL BAT

A Williamsport man was charged with simple assault after he chased another man down the street from his First Avenue apartment with a baseball bat.  According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Kyle Daniel Connors admiotted to police that he had threatened the victim with a baseball bat for acting weird toward his girlfriend while they were at a store on Memorial Avenue.  Connors was charged, but no bail was listed.  He faces a preliminary hearing on August 31^st. 

DUI CHARGES LEAD TO STATE PRISON SENTENCE

A Williamsport man will spend 8 to 24 years in state prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI and other DUI charges. According to North Central PA dot com, 37 year old Matthew Bower was driving under the influence in July of 2020 when he hit James Neufer and Amanda Bergstrom who were on a motorcycle on the Arch  Street Bridge near the intersection with Hiawatha Boulevard.  Neufer was pronounced dead at the scene, Bergstrom died later at the hospital.  Passengers in a second vehicle involved in the crash and suffered injuries. Bower had been held in Lycoming County Prison since he  was originally denied bail in April of 2021.

EMTS HONORED FOR ACTIONS

Honored for their actions while saving two people and evacuating five others from a

burning building along Buffalo Road five months ago First responders from

William Cameron Engine Company and Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department were given medals in recognition yesterday at the Chief Robert E. Stackhouse Training Center . The firefighters are Lt. Broc Smith, Lt. T.J. Mocniak, Paramedics Ryan Funk and Michael Poust, and EMTs Dylan Mattison, Dale Schrader and Justin Blount. The officers are Cpl. Travis Burrows and Patrolman Caleb Gehman. It was February 19^th at the Twin Oaks apartments in Lewisburg when the EMT’s evacuated the 5 and saved two occupants from the second floor structure who only suffered minor injuries.

NEW APP TO KEEP UP WITH 2023 WORLD SERIES

A new free app is available this year for those who want to stay connected to the 2023 Little League World Series.  In addition to the personalized content, push notifications, a FanCam and an opportunity to watch game highlights and features in the app, any stadium seating for the Championship Weekend on August 26^th and 27^th will be distributed exclusively through the app, as well.  More features are to be announced in the near future.  Go to LittleLeague.org/LLWSApp to download the app.

SPORTS

MLB

Guardians 5        Royals 1

Angels 7              Tigers 6 /10

Phillies 4             Orioles 3

Rays 4                 Marlins 1

Nationals 6         Rockies 5

Mets 9                 Yankees 3

Red Sox 7           Braves 1

Mariners 9          Twins 7

Cubs 7                 White Sox 3

Reds 4                 Brewers 3

Astros 4               Rangers 3

Diamondbacks 3 Cardinals 1

Padres 5              Pirates 1

Giants 2               A’s 1

Dodgers 8           Blue Jays 7 /10

MLB Draft League

State College Spikes 7          Williamsport Crosscutters 4 Game 1 of 4 this week

Williamsport stays on the road until tomorrow, hosting State College Thursday and Friday at Historic Bowman field. 6:35pm first pitch both nights

NFL News

The Dallas Cowboys signed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs to a five- year extension that sources said is worth $97 million and includes a $21.25 million signing bonus.

*  Diggs is guaranteed $42.3 million.

*  Diggs was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season, but he is now signed through 2028. The deal can max out at $104 million if he hits on incentives

NBA News
Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest Monday, was treated in the ICU and is now  in stable condition, according to a statement from the James family. Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed they sent paramedics to the Galen Center Monday at 9:26am .

POLICE ARREST MAN AT UPMC WILLIAMSPORT

Staff at UPMC Williamsport were forced to call police when they suspected a man visiting the hospital was smoking marijuana in the patient’s 5^th floor room June 15th. According to North Central PA dot com, police say 44 year old, Michael Laquay Smith had a strong odor of marijuana but denied smoking it recently.  When officers asked to detain him until they could confirm his ID, Smith tried to flee the scene and fought police, allegedly calling them racist.  Smith was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and possession of marijuana.

REMAINS OF MAN FOUND OFF ATV TRAIL

The remains of a 50 year old Locustdale man who was reported missing Friday were thought to be found near an ATV trail in Conyngham Township by State Police.    According to North Central PA dot com, Bloomsburg State Police say they were called to the Columbia County area Saturday around 6:45pm and the man thought to be David Lamb and some of his possessions were found.  According to the County Coroner, Jeremy Reese said they will do fingerprint and DNA analysis to confirm the missing man’s identity and conduct an autopsy today to determine the manner of his death.

THREE BIDS FOR CITY HALL BUILDING

Although condemned, the historic Williamsport City Hall, located on West Fourth Street, received three bids for sale. As reported by SUN Gazette, bids will be reviewed by the Fish Commerical Group, a member of the Williamsport City Council and the administration. Bids have been received from the JBAS Realty of Jessup, for $555,500; Neil L. Felver, owner of Herbal Gifts of South Williamsport for $499,000; and Tim Butters of Williamsport submitted $100,000. In addition to having a working plan for the structure, bidders are required to provide proof they are financially stable.

SECOND ROUND OF DEER LICENSE SALES START TODAY

The second round of antlerless deer license sales, begins today at 8 a.m. Antlerless licenses are available anywhere hunting licenses are sold, including online at HuntFish.PA.gov. More than 480,000 antlerless licenses and more than 490,000 general hunting licenses have sold since licenses went on sale June 26. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the 26,000 licenses were gone as of Friday for 2G, which includes parts of Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. 

LIFE SENTENCE FOR WIFE WHO POISONED HUSBAND

The woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband at their home near Mifflinburg in 2018, was sentenced to life in prison in Union County Court Friday.  According to WNEP, 78 year old Myrle Miller was found guilty in April for multiple counts against her, including first degree murder for the death of John Nichols.  In the trial earlier this year, it was shown that Miller gave Nichols a lethal dose of heart medication.

PITBULL SHOOTING DEATH RULED JUSTIFIED

A Woodward Township Police officer was attacked by a loose pitbull June 23, and  shot the animal in self-defense and this past week District Attorney Dave Strouse announced that after review, the responding police officer acted reasonably and was justified in using force. The incident on Coudersport Pike, in Woodward Township, has led DA Strouse to refer the matter to the Clinton and Centre County Dog Law Warden for further investigation and potential criminal charges pursuant to Pennsylvania Law.

OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP APPOINTS A FEW FOR VACANT POSITIONS

With the goals of progress and reorganization  in Old Lycoming Township, the new leadership is picking up the pieces after resignations left the township positions vacant  last month. According to the Sun Gazette, a special meeting took place on on Thursday to fill new positions including, Richard Metz as vice chairman of the board and also a member of the Lycoming Regional Police Commission and Scott Williams has been appointed as the new solicitor.

FUNDRAISER FOR K’S FOR CANCER

There was a summer street fair Saturday at the Brickyard that raised money for cancer patients and their families, hosted by the non-profit K’s for Cancer.  According to the Sun Gazete, Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter, State Representative Jamie Flick, Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce President Jason Fink, and Brickyard employee Katie Cassidy all braved the dunk tank for charity.  Williamsport resident Troy Mercer ate 9 and a half Country Store hot dogs to win  the first hot dog eating contest for the Pine Square Block Party. , K’s for Cancer has provided more than $300,000 to over 600 cancer ptients and their familes after it was founded by Rex and Cathy Hilton in 2013 after the passing of their son, Justin.

SPORTS

MLB
Phillies 8              Guardians  5
Tigers 3                Padres 1
Yankees 8            Royals 5
Nationals 6                     Giants 1
Reds 7                  Diamondbacks 3 
Orioles 5              Rays 3
Marlins 3              Rockies 2
Braves 4               Brewers 2
Twins 5                White Sox 4
Cubs 7                  Cardinals 2
Rangers 8             Dodgers 4 
Astros 3               A’s 2
Angels 7               Pirates 5
Blue Jays 4                     Mariners 3
Red Sox 6            Mets 1
MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 5          Frederick Keys 4
Cutters win the series 2-1.
They’re off tonight and head to State College for two midweek games with the Spikes.

NASCAR
Denny Hamlin was victorious at Pocono Raceway Sunday. 2^nd – Tyler Reddick, followed by Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Ty Gibbs.
*With Toyotas 600th NASCAR victory, Hamlin passed Hall of Famer, Jeff Gordon, for the most wins at the track.
*Hamlin had his first place finish thrown out last year at Pocono for aerodynamics violations.

GOLF
American, Brian Harman claimed the 2023 British Open at Royal Liverpool winning the 151st at -1 under 70.