MIDWIFE WHO LET INFANT DIE SENTENCED TO PRISON

The Laporte woman who was charged with involuntary manslaughter after serving as a midwife during a home birth in 2022 in which the infant died, was sentenced yesterday in Sullivan County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, 49 year old Brigitte Meckes has been ordered to serve 8 years and 8 months to 17 years for not seeking emergency care for the infant who was in distress.  The parents of the child Amy and Drew Hoenigke pleaded guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment in August and are currently serving a state prison term for the charges.

SHAMOKIN MAN CRASHED INTO WEIS MARKETS

A 20 year old man in Shamokin was taken into custody after crashing his car into the front of a local grocery store early Monday.  According to the News Item, Cain Reigle was seen by a witness doing donuts in the West Market Street Weis Markets parking lot about 1am Monday morning.  Police say he lost control of the car and crashed into the vestibule area of the store.  No word on the charges filed against Reigle.  Workers have put up planks of plywood at the Weis for a temporary fix to the windows at the store.

THIEF BREAKS INTO CARS TWICE IN LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP

An unknown suspect has stolen from cars in the Loyalsock Township area in two separate incidences According to State police at Montoursville, the first instance of theft occurred overnight September 20^th when victims reported that cash and credit cards were stolen from vehicles parked on Stopper Drive.  There is another report of thefts in the same area between 2:30pm September 23^rd and 9:30pm September 24^th.  The suspect mostly stole loos change but got away with approximately 515 dollars from several vehicles.  If you have information about the thefts, call state police 570-368-5700.

LEAF PICK UP FOR MAHONING TOWNSHIP

Mahoning Township has announced the leaf-pick up schedule for the season that is set to start October 22^nd. According to township officials, residents are permitted to put out 5 bags of leave per pick-up  not to exceed 50 pounds.  The pick-up will happened Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 4pm through December 19^th.  If  you would like to schedule a pick up with the township, email [email protected] or call 570-857-5001 and provide your name and address. 

FIRE AT WATSONTOWN BUSINESS

Officials shut down a portion of Main Street in Watsontown yesterday for a fire at an area business.  According to the Standard Journal, smoke was seen coming from Moore Good Hair Days in the 200 block of Main Street and police say there were reports of a fire being called in just before 9am.  Warrior Run, White Deer and Milton area firefighters responded to the blaze that was discovered by fire officials in the basement of the building.  There were no injuries reported. 

POLICE OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY TO USING EXCESSIVE FORCE

One former Mount Carmel Police officer who was charged with using excessive force pleaded guilty yesterday and is facing 4 to ten years in prison and a possible 250 thousand dollar fine.  According to WNEP, Kyle Schauer was indicted by a federal grand jury last year along with two other former officers David Donkochik and Jonathan McHugh who are awaiting a trial on the same charges, one count of conspiracy to deprive rights under the color of law.

CLOSED PRISON SHARING ITEMS WITH OTHER AGENCIES

With the closure of the Snyder County Prison, the staff there has been reduced to about 10 officers, the Warden, Deputy Warden and Associate Warden who still work on policies and schedules there, but the contents are being donated to another agency.  According to the Daily Item, the Snyder County Commissioners, are giving cleaning and personal hygiene items previously bought in bulk to Children and Youth Services, and will also offer mattresses, bathroom and kitchen equipment to Clinton County for an as yet to be determined price.  About 40 inmates who were at the Snyder County facility have since been housed in Clinton County from when they updated their corrections model in June.

CRACK SEALING IN TIOGA AND LYCOMING COUNTY

Work will continue this week by crews performing roadway crack sealing on various routes in Tioga and Lycoming Counties.  According to Penn DOT, Route 6 and Route 287 will have single lane conditions with flagging during the daylight hours, as well as Interstate 180 will see alternating single lane closures.  Work on Route 405 will take place during the overnight with single lane conditions and flagging there.  Check 511 PA dot com for road conditions 24/7 across the commonwealth.

SPORTS

PIAA HS  Boys Soccer
Hughesville  2      Shikellamy  1 /2OT
Girls Soccer
Muncy  2              Jersey Shore  0
Hughesville  3      Shikellamy  2
Cntrl Columbia  5  Warrior  Run 2
Milton  5              Towanda 0
Crestwood  7        Williamsport  1
Montoursville  1  Bloomsburg  0
NP Mansfield 3   CMVT  2
Volleyball 
Bald Eagle Area  3  Williamsport  0
MLB
ALCS  Game 2
Yankees 6            Guardians  3  NY up 2-0
MLB Today
NLCS  Game 3
Dodgers vs Mets  8:08pm FS1 tied 1-1

NHL
Lightning  4          Canucks  1
Capitals  4                     Golden Knights  2
Hurricanes  4        Devils 2
Panthers 4            Blue Jackets 3
Oilers  4               Flyers  3
NHL Today
Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins 7pm TNT
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche  9:30pm TNT/Max
Utah vs Anaheim 10pm ESPN+Thursday Night Football
Broncos vs Saints  8:15pm  PrimeVid
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock
WNBA Finals Tonight
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm ESPN