TWO SUNBURY MEN FOUND NOT GUILTY ON MOST CHARGES

Two Sunbury men who were implicated for allegedly being involved in a retaliatory drive-by shooting from a convenience store shooting incident in June of 2022, have been found not guilty of most of the charges against them.  According to North Central PA dot com, a jury found  32 year old Anthony Dayquon Moultrie and 28 year old Francky Riche, not guilty on all charges that included aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person.  Riche was charged with possession of a firearm without a license.  According to the Northumberland County District Attorney the case was difficult because there was information unable to be presented and witnesses who refused to testify in the case. 

DRUG ARREST IN WILLIAMSPORT

The Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit made an arrest last week after  two Williamsport men worked together and sold 30 grams of cocaine to an informant.  According to North Central PA dot com, 25 year old Zachary Chism, and 28 year old Niklas David Keller met with undercover officers outside a home in the 600 block of Lloyd Street.  Chism took one thousand dollars in marked bills and Keller retrieved the drugs from inside the home. Both are being charged with delivery of a controlled substance along with criminal use of a communication facility and conspiracy and were jailed in lieu of bail. 

PENN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT IN DECMEBER

Penn College’s graduation for the fall 2024 semester will be Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11am at the Community Arts Center.  According to a press release, almost 300 students have petitioned to graduate and 188 have planned to march at the event that is scheduled to be livestreamed.  The student speaker for the ceremony is Tamaka F. Carter, of Williamsport, who will earn a Bachelor of Science in business administration: management concentration.  Penn College President Michael J. Reed will be joined (virtually) by state Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the college’s Board of Directors to confer the degrees to the graduates. Go to  www.pct.edu, for information.

DEER SEASON BEGINS IN PA SATURDAY

Rifle deer season starts this Saturday and runs through December 14^th.  According to the PA game commission, an estimated 500,000 hunters are expected to take advantage of the hunting opportunity in the PA Wilds and will be permitted to hunt this Sunday as one of the three Sundays in the season chosen by the state.  Hunters are reminded to wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange and follow tag regulations.  Last year, firearms hunters took about 255,000 deer, including 86,000 bucks. pgc.pa.gov.

SHAMOKIN MAN ARRESTED ON FIREARMS CHARGES

A Shamokin man was charged with several felonies after he shot a gun accidentally through the windshield of a car loaned to him by an acquaintance last week.  According to the News Item, 41 year old Joseph Galgocy told police he found the loaded RugerLC9s 9-millimeter handgun wrapped in a towel on the backseat floor of the car before he tried to empty the chamber .  This caused a live round to go through the front glass. Police responded to the Shamokin address for a domestic incident Thursday around 6:40pm where after a search, they then found the gun inside the vehicle that had been lent to Galgocy and his girlfriend.  The weapon had previously been reported stolen.  Galgocy was charged with felonies of possessing a firearm while not permitted , carrying a firearm without a license and receiving stolen property. He’s free on 20 thousand dollars bail.

MAN CHARGED FOR VIOLATING BURN BAN

A man from Forksville is facing charges after he defied the burn ban that had been in place over the last few weeks from dry conditions in the region.  According to North Central PA dot com, 65 year old Jody Carl of Sullivan County was found by state police with an alleged open fire near Millview Park Lane and Norton Road around noon on November 13^th.  He was arrested for disorderly conduct.  The burn ban in Sullivan County expired November 20^th.

FIRST RAILROAD VETERAN FUNDRAISER SUCCESSFUL

The first fundraiser held by the North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates over the Veterans Day weekend was successful raising almost 20 thousand dollars that was given to two area non-profits that serve veterans.  North Shore Railroad’s Military Units LVRR 9052, the Veterans Unit and LVRR 9050, Memorial Unit were used in passenger service for the first time in the Inaugural Veterans Benefit Voyage, in Lewisburg, PA, where 100% of the ticket sales went towards this fundraiser.  The event raised 19, 690 dollars for Lycoming County Hometown Heroes and Expedition Orange two organizations that assist area veterans.

BIRD COUNT EVENTS THIS WINTER IN NORTHERN TIER

There will be two bird counts held this winter by the Tiadaghton Audubon Society, based in Wellsboro.  According to the society, The Cowanesque Circle bird count will be on Saturday, Dec. 14 and the annual Wellsboro-Mansfield Circle bird count on Wednesday, Jan. 1 .  Participants can come to the Northern tier to count birds with the group, or can count birds at home feeders if you’re within the designated circle; a radius of 7.5 miles around Cowanesque Lake including Ives Run and Osceola.  The circle around Wellsboro is near Whitneyville, Mansfield University and Arnot .  The deadline to sign up is December 7^th, email the Tiadaghton Audubon Society by emailing [email protected] 

SPORTS

NBA
Bulls  127            Wizards  108
Bucks  106                     Heat  103
Rockets  117        Timberwolves 111
Spurs  128                     Jazz 115
Suns  127             Lakers  100
NBA Tonight
Hawks  vs Cavaliers  7pm
Bulls vs Magic  7pm
Rockets vs 76ers  7pm
Clippers vs Wizards  7pm
Knicks vs Mavericks  7:30pm ESPN
Nets vs Suns  9pm
Thunder vs Warriors  10pm ESPN

NHL
Canucks  2           Bruins  0
Utah   3               Canadiens 2
NHL Tonight
Rangers vs Hurricanes 7pm
Flames vs Red Wings 7:30pm
Capitals vs Lightning 7:30pm TNT/Max
Bruins vs Islanders 7:30pm
Canucks vs Penguins 7:30pm
Flyers vs Predators  8pm ESPN+
Golden Knights vs Avalanche  10pm TNT/Max

NFL Thanksgiving Day
Chicago Bears vs Detroit  Lions12:30pm CBS
Giants  vs Cowboys  4:30pm FOX
Dolphins  vs Green Bay Packers  8:20pmNBC
NFL Friday 
Raiders vs Chiefs  3pm PrimeVid

TWO CHARGED WITH CORRUPTING MORALS OF A MINOR

Two Williamsport men have been charged with corrupting the morals of a minor.  According to the Sun Gazette, 41 year old Gary Wertz and 45 year-old Jason Wertz, allegedly furnished alcohol and marijuana to a minor in their home from last November through this August.  Gary Wertz was held for court on all the charges, and Jason Wertz waived his preliminary hearing.  They both posted 5 thousand dollars bail each. 

MAN STOLE FROM ELDERLY MOTHER

A city man who faced charges originally for allegedly stealing almost 7 thousand dollars from  his elderly mother, has new charges lodged against him after police discovered other thefts from the woman’s account.  According to the Sun Gazette, during the investigation, police discovered additional checks that were cashed  by41 year old Timothy Edward Sloop after he had written them to himself between May 3 and September 15.  In total, Sloop is accused of taking almost 32 thousand dollars and faces charges of forgery, theft, receiving stolen property and illegal use of a cellphone.  He waived his preliminary hearing and is free on 25 thousand dollars bail. 

PAVING ON LITTLE LEAGUE BLVD POSTPONED

The paving and milling project on Little League Boulevard in Williamsport that was set to begin has now been delayed.  According to the Sun Gazette, there are delays in obtaining construction materials and as colder weather approaches, the window for working during the construction season is closing.  City officials say with expected precipitation and winter temperatures it will be too cold to adequately perform any concrete base repairs and asphalt paving work.  The contractor, Glen Hawbaker has agreed to hold their bid price and plan on starting the project this spring.

BEAR SEASON STARTS

Rifle bear season began on Saturday in Pennsylvania and so far in Lycoming County, about 113 bears have been harvested.  Clinton county reports 147 & Tioga county says there are 111 harvests reported so far this season.  With recent rains reducing the threat of wildfire, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has lifted the temporary ban on building fires on state game lands.  Go to PGC.pa.gov to find information about bear check stations and other rules of the season.

DANVILLE MAN SOUGHT FOR FATAL CRASH IN LANCASTER

A Montour County man is being sought by state police after he caused a fatal crash in Lancaster County September 8^th.  According to media outlets, police say 36-year-old Apar Patel of Danville was drunk and driving on Route 283 in East Hempfield, Lancaster County when his SUV hit a parked tractor-trailer, ejecting 33-year-old Karra Clevenger of Huntingdon County into oncoming traffic. Clevenger was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries.  A warrant for Patel’s arrest was issued Wednesday he faces homicide by vehicle and other charges.  If you have information about his whereabouts call East Hempfield police 717-898-3103

LYCO ROADS OPEN AFTER THE STORM LAST WEEK

After heavy snow and icy precipitation struck our area last week, the last of the roads closed by downed trees and hanging utility wires have opened up in Lycoming County.  At this time,   Route 239 between Mordan Hollow Road in Jordan Township and Route 42 in Franklin Township have reopened and traffic is moving freely.  You  can check conditions on major roadways by visiting 511PA.com,  which is free and available 24 hours a day, with traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

DMV TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver license and photo centers will be closed late this week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday – closing November 28^th and Friday the 29^th.  Centers will be open Saturday, including the main center in Harrisburg.  Driver and vehicle services are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week  and you can find a variety of driver and vehicle products, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals,  available online at  dmv.pa.gov.

FREE MUSEUM DAY IN LEWISBURG IN DECEMBER

There will be a free day at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum as they host their quarterly event sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.   Coming up Friday December 6^th from 10am until 4pm families can enjoy the Museum’s exhibits and activities free of charge, creating accessible learning and play experiences for children of all ages.  Lewisburg Children’s Museum is at 815 Market St in Lewisburg, and holds Free Fridays to the Museum’s mission to make educational play accessible to the community.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Chiefs 30              Panthers 27
Vikings 30            Bears  27  /OT
Buccaneers 30      Giants  7
Cowboys  34        Commanders  26
Packers 38             49ers  10
Eagles  37             Rams  20
Monday Night Football
Ravens vs Chargers  8:15pm ESPN/ABC
NFL Thanksgiving Day
Chicago vs Detroit  12:30pm CBS
Giants  vs Cowboys  4:30pm FOX
Dolphins  vs Green Bay  8:20pmNBC
NFL Friday 
Raiders vs Chiefs  3pm PrimeVid

NBA
Celtics  107          Timberwolves  105
Pacers  115           Wizards  103
Heat  123             Mavericks  118
Clippers  125       76ers  99
Cavaliers  122      Raptors  108
Nets  108              Kings  103
NBA Tonight
Clippers vs Celtics  7:30pm
Knicks  vs Nuggets  9pm
Nets vs Warriors  10pm

NHL
Maple Leafs  3     Utah  2
NHL Tonight on ESPN+
Capitals  vs Panthers  7pm
Predators vs Devils  7pm
Blues vs Rangers  7pm
Golden Knights vs Flyers  7pm
Red Wings vs Islanders  7:30pm

THREE HOSPITALIZED AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A domestic disturbance in Loyalsock Township that turned violent, sent three people to the hospital yesterday around 10am.  According to State Police at Montoursville, there was a physical altercation at the 1400 block of Grampian Boulevard between a father and son which resulted in the son stabbing his father.  The father then shot a gun at the son and the bullet passed through the son’s girlfriend and then struck him as well.  None of the injuries are fatal.  According to the Sun Gazette, all the people involved were hospitalized and are in stable condition.  Charges are pending prosecution decision.

PENNDOT ENACTS TIER THREE CONDITIONS IN EASTERN PA

With the wet snow conditions, PennDOT put various speed and vehicle restrictions in place on eastern corridor roadways statewide yesterday.  There will be Tier 1 restrictions on I-81 north of 380 and on the entire length of I-84.  Tier 1 restrictions include tractors without trailers or lightly loaded trailers, passenger cars towing trailers, RVs, commercial busses or school busses and motorcycles.  Where there is no restriction in place, commercial vehicle drivers in particular are encouraged to exercise caution in high winds.  Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe.

CASEY CONCEDE TO MCCORMICK

Media outlets report that Democratic Senator Bob Casey has conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in the U.S. Senate race after a recount was triggered in the state for the original ballot count that separated the candidates by 16,414 votes.  According to the Sun Gazette, Commissioner Scott Metzger said the recount in Lycoming County took place this week and was handled by county employees from several departments.  The County Board of Elections will hold meetings next week to certify the local results .  The Pennsylvania Department of State ordered the 67 county boards of elections to conduct a statewide recount which will be certified November 27^th.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE COLLECTING UNTIL NOVEMBER 25^TH

The international organization Samaritan’s Purse will continue their National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child through November 25^th.  According to the non-profit, local churches across the globe pack individual Shoeboxes with items for the children and deliver them to 170 countries and territories.  Several locations out of many in Lycoming County that will accept filled shoebox drop-offs  include, City Church in Williamsport, Fairlawn Community Church in Cogan Station, Grace Baptist in Muncy and others.  Find out about how to pack a shoebox and about Franklin Graham’s  Operation Christmas Child by going to the website Samaritans purse dot org.

MAN ARRESTED FOR THROWING GLASS JAR

A 28 year old man from Williamsport was charged with disorderly conduct and more after he threw a thick glass container at a woman’s car in the 200 block of Valley Street in Duboistown following an early morning argument.  According to South Williamsport police, Brennan Scott Gundrum was arraigned last week for the incident involving him and his ex-girlfriend.  The glass jar allegedly thrown by Gundrum shattered and caused almost 300 dollars damage to the vehicle.  He was also charged with propulsion of missiles and criminal mischief and released on 5 thousand dollars bail.

TROOPERS INJURED TRYING TO SERVE WARRANT IN CENTRE COUNTY

Two state troopers were injured after a suspect attempted to flee in a van November 13^th from his home in the area of Johnson Hill Road and Moose Run Road in Phillipsburg.  Police say they went to the home of 43 year old Nathan Lee Folmar to serve a warrant on Centre county DUI charges and when confronted while sitting in the back seat of his van, he refused police orders to get out of the car.  Folmer accelerated and drove out of the area, striking one trooper with the driver’s side mirror and another with flying debris.  Police pursued Folmer  for about a mile and then chased him on foot until he was taken into custody.  Folmer was charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangerment and more. He was denied bail.

SALVATION ARMY SHAMOKIN SEEKING HOLIDAY DONATIONS

The Shamokin branch of the Salvation Army is looking for help with their local food drive.  According to the News Item, organizers from the Salvation army say that a $15 dollar donation can cover the cost of one ham for a family, as they hope to feed 500 hundred families during the non-profit’s Christmas assistance program. The donation window will stay open through December 13^th.  Irish Isle Provision Co., on West. Arch Street in Coal Township will store the hams before the holiday.  Call the food drive chairman of the Salvation Army Shamokin, Brian Persing at 8472479 for more information.

SPORTS

NFL Thursday Night Football
Browns 24                      Steelers  19
NFL Sunday
Chiefs vs Panthers1pm
Buccaneers vs Giants 1pm CBS
Cowboys vs Commanders  1pm FOX
49ers vs Packers  4:25pm FOX
Eagles vs Rams  8:20pm NBC

PIAA HS Football Quarterfinals
Class A  Muncy vs Delone Catholic @ Cedar Cliff HS, New Cumberland  – Friday 7pm
AAA Danville vs Bermudian Springs  @ Susquanita HS, Duncannon – Saturday 1pm

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State  vs Minnesota 3:30pm  CBS
BYU vs Arizona State 3:30pm ESPN
Army vs Notre Dame  7pm NBC/Peacock
The Citadel vs Clemson  3:30pm CW Network

NBA
Hornets  123        Pistons  121
Raptors  110        Timberwolves  105 
Spurs  126                     Jazz  118
Magic 119            Lakers  118
NBA Tonight
Nets vs 76ers  7pm
Celtics vs Wizards  7pm
Warriors vs Pelicans  7:30pm ESPN
Mavericks vs Nuggets  10pm ESPN

NHL
Bruins 1               Utah  0
Golden knights  3          Senators  2
Red Wings  2        Islanders  1
Devils  4               Hurricanes 2
Flames  3              Rangers  2
Wild  5                 Oilers 3

NHL Tonight
Jets  vs Penguins  7pm NHLNet
Sabres  vs Ducks  10pm ESPN+


MLB News
*  Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge captured the Most Valuable Player awards in their respective leagues yesterday, in a unanimous vote. Ohtani won his third in four years,  Judge’s second.
*  Ohtani won his first NL MVP and third overall on the strength of the first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league history, while Judge’s greatest season ever resulted in his second AL MVP awarded by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.