WOMAN FLOWN TO HOSPITAL AFTER MCCLURE WRECK

There was an accident along Route 522 Monday morning around 7:45 in McClure after which, a woman was flown to Geisinger and a man was taken into custody.  According to media outlets, Middleburg police say they have 43 year old Samuel Smith in custody.  Police say the female allegedly jumped from the moving vehicle and was found lying in the road and severely injured when officers arrived on the scene.  Smith was arrested for impaired driving and is in custody for other pending charges.  Police say Route 522 reopened after a brief closure yesterday and the investigation into the accident continues.

MONTOURSVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL CONTACT

A 21 year old Montoursville man is in custody after he allegedly asked a young girl if he could touch her and play games while she was on her property on Elm Street.  According to North Central Pa dot com, the young girl ran inside her home and told a relative who called police after Anthony Jacob Kancevicius stuck his head under a nearby fence and continued to ask the girl to come into his backyard.  Police arrested  Kancevicius after an interview and charged him with interference with custody of children and unlawful contact with a minor.  His bail was denied by Judge Gary Whiteman.

EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Due to a water main break in East Buffalo Township, a boil water advisory is in place for about 14 hundred customers.  According to the Daily Item, Pennsylvania American Water customers along dozens of streets are affected and should use bottled water and not drink any tap water without first bringing it to a rolling boil and letting it cool.  Check information about the progress of the repair online at amwater.com/paaw , and get general information about health risks, call the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

SUSQUEHANNA GREENWAY PHOTO CONTEST

Interested participants have until June 30^th to submit original photographs and share stories in the annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest.  The contest is free-to-enter and encourages photographers of all ages and skill levels to enter photos under several categories including Treasured River Towns, Susquehanna Landmarks, Susquehanna Adventures, and Wildlife.  Cash prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd place in each category with entries submitted electronically.  Get details for entering at susquehannagreenway.org/photocontest .

MONTOURSVILLE MAN FACES OVER 800 MOLESTATION CHARGES

A man who used to live in Montoursville was brought back to PA to face over 800 charges for molestation of a child over a 3 year period between 2007 and 2010.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say reports from the victim about 76 year old Danny Ray Brewer who allegedly committed the offenses in Fairfield Township came in earlier this year.  Brewer, who denies the charges, was arrested in St. Clair County, Illinois, and waived extradition.  He faces 100 felony counts of unlawful contact with and was arraigned in Lycoming County Court Sunday night.

GUEST PULLED UNRESPONSIVE FROM KNOEBELS POOL

The Knoebel’s Amusement Park family is asking all to pray for the best possible outcome for the man who was pulled unresponsive from a pool at the park Sunday by lifeguards.  According to North Central PA dot com, when lifeguards and emergency personnel on duty discovered the man in the Crystal Pool, they immediately treated  him at the scene with additional attention from the Knoebels EMS team before he was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Park officials have not released the identity or the current condition of the victim. 

LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE FROM VANDALISM

After attacks last year at two electrical substations in North Carolina involving gunfire at the sites which cut power to nearby communities for days, Senator Gene Yaw recently announced legislation to increase penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 819, would bring 3^rd degree felony charges and a fine of no less than $10,000, along with the potential to face civil suits for damages for those who willfully damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment in a critical infrastructure facility.

I-95 WILL OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

 Governor Josh Shapiro announced that I-95 is set to be re-opened in two weeks – much earlier than predicted – after a tanker truck carrying a “petroleum-based product” caught fire under the interstate near Cottman Avenue last Sunday and the roadway collapsed.  According to Penn Live, President Joe Biden was at the live press conference Saturday when Shapiro provided the update and confirmed that the federal government will provide funds to help build the Interstate System and help it be restored ahead of schedule.  Construction work is continuing 24/7 with demolition of the overpass completed on Thursday.  A live stream of the construction site now available at  penndot.pa.gov under District 6, I-95 Updates. 

SPORTS

MLB
Cardinals 8         Nationals 6
Tigers 6               Royals 4
Marlins 11          Blue Jays 0  
Cubs 8                 Pirates 0
Reds 5                 Rockies 4
Red Sox 9           Twins 3
Diamondbacks 9 Brewers 1
Mets 11               Astros 1
Rangers 5            White Sox 2
Giants 7               Padres 4

MLB Draft League
The Williamsport Crosscutters are back tonight at Historic Bowman Field to play the Frederick Keys – 6:35 PM first pitch.

NBA
*The NBA Draft First Round starts Thursday  – the Spurs have the first pick, followed by the Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons.
*The likely #1 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, arrived in the U.S. yesterday at Newark International Airport to crowds of fans already. 
*The 19 year old, 7 foot 5 French prospect who will likely be taken by the San Antonio Spurs, will be at a pre-draft media event tomorrow, then appear in the Green Room at the actual draft on Thursday.

PRESS CONFERENCE IDENTIFIES FALLEN TROOPER

State troopers have identified the officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty in Juniata County Saturday.  According to Penn Live, 29 year old Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., was killed and 45 year old Lt.James Wagner was critically wounded in separate incidents prior to suspect 38 year old Brandon Stine of Thompsontown being killed. Police say Stine engaged officers just before 1 pm near the Lewistown police station in Mifflintown Borough where Wagner was shot.  Stine then fled and was confronted at another location, where he and Rougeau were both fatally shot. Wagner is currently listed in critical condition at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. 

WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT FROM EMPLOYER

A woman who had been hired for only two weeks at a Williamsport mini-mart before she allegedly stole money from the business was recently charged in district court.  According to the Sun Gazette, Sandra Alexander was hired to work at the 6^th and High Street mini mart in November of 2021 and was accused of stealing 17 hundred dollars.  She was charged with theft and receiving stolen property and  after waiving her preliminary hearing, is free on 25 hundred dollars bail.

OVERNIGHT MILLING AND PAVING ON I-180 THIS WEEK

I-180 A contractor will be milling and paving this week on the eastbound lanes of I-180 in Lycoming County starting at Loyalsock Creek and working eastward through Friday.  Watch for alternating lane restrictions when work is going on between the hours of 7pm and 7am weather permitting.  The work is part of  a two year project that will mill and resurface over 13 miles of roadway at the Route 87 and Fairfield Road interchanges and include new lighting guide rail upgrades and more, with additional bridge work planned for 16 structures in the county. 

I-180 A contractor will be milling and paving this week on the eastbound lanes of I-180 in Lycoming County starting at Loyalsock Creek and working eastward through Friday.  Watch for alternating lane restrictions when work is going on between the hours of 7pm and 7am weather permitting.  The work is part of  a two year project that will mill and resurface over 13 miles of roadway at the Route 87 and Fairfield Road interchanges and include new lighting guide rail upgrades and more, with additional bridge work planned for 16 structures in the county. 

BALD EAGLE LEGISLATION
There’s a new bill in PA legislature that would increase fines for killing bald and golden eagles to $2,000 from the current penalty of only $200 for anyone convicted of killing the national symbol. According to North Central PA dot com, Senate Bill 709, is sponsored by Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Bethlehem.  Pennsylvania removed the bald eagle from its endangered list to protected status in 2014, but since 2018, the Game Commission has filed 10 charges for unlawfully taking or possessing eagles.  In Ohio, a conviction carries a maximum of 180 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.

FBI CHARGES THREE LOCAL OFFICERS WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE

Three Mount Carmel police officers have been charged by the FBI and state police have with excessive force, which could send them to prison for up to 10 years. According to the Daily Item, a federal indictment was filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court against the officers. The indictment identifies officer Kyle Schauer, retired officer Lt. David Donkochik and former officer Jonathan McHugh and claims they used excessive force in upwards of 22 different arrests. All three were arrested on Friday.

MAN JAILED OVER EXTORTION CHARGE

A Mansfield man is facing a felony sexual extortion charge from accusations made against him in 2019 .  According to the Daily Item,  Ralpho Township police say Zane Bryan Walentukonis was arraigned in front of Milton District Judge Michael Diehl last Thursday for allegedly threatening to send explicit videos to a teen in Elysburg. Walentukonis sits in Northumberland County Jail in lieu of  $125,000 bail.  His preliminary hearing has yet to be scheduled.   

2023 PENNSYLVANIA LAUREL QUEEN CROWNED

This year’s Pennsylvania Laurel Queen is Emma Podobinski, representing Warrior Run High School.  Podobinski was crowned queen out of a field of 26 candidates, representing high schools from across the state of Pennsylvania.   During her reign as Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen, Ms. Podobinski will represent the Laurel Festival during Wellsboro’s Dickens of  Christmas event in December and return to next year’s Laurel festival to crown her successor.  As queen, Emma also receives a three thousand dollar academic scholarship.  She will attend Houghton College in the Fall.  First runner up was Melody Rzeszotarski of Montoursville Area High School and Katherine West representing Towanda was second runner up.  They also received a monetary academic scholarship.

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians 12      Diamondbacks 3
Orioles 6             Cubs 3
Braves 14            Rockies 6
Marlins 4            Nationals 2
Red Sox 6           Yankees 2 Game 1
Red Sox 4           Yankees 1 Game 2
Cardinals 8         Mets 7
Angels 5              Royals 2 
Reds 9                 Astros 7
Tigers 6               Twins 4
Brewers 5            Pirates 2
Rangers 11          Blue Jays 7
Phillies 3             A’s 2
Mariners 5          White Sox 1
Giants 7               Dodgers 3
Padres 5              Rays 4

GOLF
Wyndham Clark from Denver Colorado, held off Rory McIlroy, Scottie, Scheffler and Rickie Fowler in the final round to win Sunday at the 123rd US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club and now ascends from 32^nd to 13^th  in the Official World Golf Ranking.

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 4          Mahoning Valley Scrappers 3
The Cutters are off today but come back Tuesday to Historic Bowman Field to play the Frederick Keys – 6:35 PM first pitch.

INFO ON UNION COUNTY CRASH SOUGHT BY POLICE

Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed a three vehicle crash on Route 15 South in Union County Tuesday around 3pm.  According to State police at Milton, the crash occurred near William Penn Drive in Kelly Township.  According to reports the unnamed motorcyclist swerved into the left lane of the interstate and struck a white F250 pickup, losing control and hitting a Jeep Wagoneer.  The motorcyclist was injured, but no other injuries were reported. Police are looking for additional details in the crash, if you can provide information, call 570-524-2662.

FIVE RESIGNATIONS AT OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP

Officials in Old Lycoming Township have accepted the resignations of five township employees after tensions have risen between the township and a group of citizens who are resisting certain changes there.  According to the Sun Gazette, during the meeting Tuesday there was disappointment expressed by some officials that there was disrespect shown to the those employees who worked hard and achieved good growth in Old Lycoming Township, but with their decision to step down leaves crucial gaps.  Positions vacated include manager, road department/operating mechanic, sewer department, treasurer and bookkeeper, and sewer enforcement officer.  One area the citizens group is dissatisfied with is the recent regionalization of the police department.

EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIOP CAN NOW HAVE CHICKENS, LIVESTOCK

Residents in zone 1 of East Buffalo Township have been given the preliminary OK by the supervisors to raise chickens or domestic livestock under certain conditions depending on lot sizes and number of animals, and having a manure management plan through the Union County Conservation District.  According to the Standard Journal, the supervisors plan to adopt the ordinances at their August meeting.

US ARMY FIELD BAND TO PERFORM IN MILTON THIS MONTH

The world famous United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus will perform a free concert at the Milton Area High School Auditorium on Sunday, June 28^th at 7pm, sponsored by the Central Susquehanna Valley Veterans Council.  Free tickets are available at the News Item office in Shamokin and the Standard Journal Office in Milton.  There is free transportation available from Shamokin by Catawese Coach – meeting in the Shamokin municipal parking lot at 5:45 June 28^th.   The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus is considered by music critics to be one of the most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world.

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING POLICE

A Coal Township woman was arrested after being combative with police and threatening them after she was allegedly drunk and sitting in the middle of a Dollar Tree store.  According to North Central PA dot com, 63 year old Brenda L. Kosmer was handcuffed at the store and police helped her to stand when she became aggressive and they led her to a cruiser where she kicked at the windows and threatened to kill four officers from Shamokin and Coal Township on the scene. Once in custody in her holding cell, Kosmer revealed she had smuggled a lighter in after attempting to set fire to a plastic tray under the toilet.  Kosmer was charged with felony aggravated assault, risking a catastrophe and several misdemeanors.  She is in Northumberland County Prison with a preliminary hearing June 20^th.

NO PROPERTY TAX-HIKE FOR WILLIAMSPORT

For the second consecutive year the Williamsport area school district will not be raising taxes, after the school board approved the zero-increase budget at this week’s meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, 80 percent of the 2023-2024 budget for this fiscal year is attributed to instructional costs and support services – about 118.8 million dollars, with 28 million dollars of income coming from state funding.  The Williamsport area school board meets next on July 11^th at the District Center on West Fourth Street in Williamsport.

GRANT POSSIBLE TO ADDRESS FLOODING ISSUES AT GRAFIUS RUN

A Washington DC based consulting firm is working with the city of Williamsport to identify potential projects that could utilize a grant to address climate-change-related issues, like flooding at Grafius Run.  According to the Sun Gazette, executives from Keller & Partners and city engineer Jon Sander are focusing on a movable trash rack system that can sense when trash and debris need to be moved and potentially can eliminate the damming of water that spills onto the streets and into homes’ basements.  The Trash Rack system is estimated to cost 2.4 million dollars.

JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CLOSES DMV FOR THE WEEKEND

PennDOT has announced they will be closing area offices in observance of the federal holiday Juneteenth.  According to the department, all drivers license and photo centers and the full-service center in Selinsgrove will be closed Saturday through Monday.  Customers can still obtain forms, publications, and most services online at dmv.pa.gov.  June 19th is now a federal holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ending the Civil War and freeing enslaved people.

SPORTS

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

MLB Draft League
Wmspt Crosscutters 12         WV Black Bears 10
The Cutters have an off day today but head to Mahoning Valley Friday night to go up against the Scrappers.

GOLF
The 123rd U.S. Open starts today at the Los Angeles Country Club in California.
* The first time the venue will host the championship and the first time in LA since 1948 when the tournament was played at the Riviera Country Club at nearby Pacific Palisades.
* The first major tournament since the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf announced a partnership.
*Scottie Scheffler is ranked 1^st as a US Open World Leader, followed by Jon Rahm and Rory McElroy

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING NEIGHBOR

A Lycoming County woman is accused of stabbing her neighbor and was arrested late Thursday at a trailer park in Lycoming Township.  According to WNEP, police say, Savana Hauke admitted to threatening the victim earlier in the night, who is still being treated for their injuries at this time.  Hauke will face harassment and assault charges, and has been incarcerated in Lycoming County Prison.

MAN EXTRADICTED FROM NC OVER SEX CHARGES

A former Muncy Township man was arrested in North Carolina for over 15-hundred counts of  sexual assault and involuntary servitude of a girl over a four year period, and returned to Williamsport yesterday.  According to the Sun Gazette, police have charged 34 year old Jarron Buie formerly of Endicott, New York, with rape of a child, indecent exposure, assault and other offenses between April 2019 and last December.  He was denied bail by District Judge Williams Solomon and committed to Lycoming County Prison.

SETTLEMENT FOR JERSEY SHORE FOOTBALL PLAYER

A former Jersey Shore football player who suffered a traumatic brain injury during practice while wearing head protection, has been awarded a settlement from the national helmet manufacturer and related companies.  According to the Sun Gazette, 18 year old Caleb Leone suffered the injury after colliding with another player August 14, 2018 and was in a coma for weeks, later showing great progress in his recovery.  The family sued Riddel, Incorporated in federal court, and recently agreed on a 100 thousand dollar settlement that was placed in an irrevocable trust for Leone.  After the accident, the Jersey Shore Bulldogs retired Caleb’s #20 jersey in tribute.

BILL INTRODUCED TO SAVE K-9 OFFICERS

A bill to help save police dogs from overheating in hot cars has been proposed in the PA legislature.  According to North Central PA dot com House Bill 1334 is also known as Totti’s Law for a K-9 officer who died in 2016 in a hot police car.  State Rep. Scott Conklin of Centre County introduced the bill that would mandate that any emergency vehicle transporting a K-9 officer be fitted with a K-9 heat-detection device which would automatically open windows when reaching a certain temperature.  Conklin said the $900 cost for a detector is small  compared to $20 thousand dollars it costs to train a new police dog. 

CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT TODAY

The air quality alert over Eastern Pennsylvania’s central and northern mountains is now labeled as Code Orange today,  with the IQ air website posting moderate levels – around 80 out of a possible 500 for air pollution that we’ve seen most recently from wildfires burning in Canada.  According to the National Weather service,  Code orange is still an alert for sensitive groups, including children and those with lung or heart issues.  The hazardous air quality alert in Lycoming County is in place until midnight tonight.  In addition, the burn ban is still in effect in the city of Williamsport and Old Lycoming Township until Friday evening at 8:30pm, when fire officials will revisit the ban and see if it still needs to be in place.

MILL HALL MOTHER CHARGED AFTER CHILD WANDERS

A mother from Mill Hall was charged with third-degree felony endangering the welfare of children after state police at Lamar say she was asleep around noontime when her toddler wandered for blocks with no shoes in 87 degree weather.  According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Chelsea Autumn Miller, allegedly believed her child was home when State Police Troopers spoke with her last June 3 near the 600 block of Girard Street after witnesses found the child several blocks away at a yard sale. Miller was released on $10,000 unsecured bail with a preliminary hearing on July 3.

MAN INJURES BEAR WITH PISTOL

A man who allegedly shot a bear on his property with a .22 caliber pistol has been charged with unlawful killing of big game.  According to North Central PA dot com, 88 year old Sheldon Sharpless injured the bear that was eating bird seed in his feeders around 9pm March 31^st when he said he fired one shot into the bear’s back, wounding it to the point where it could not run away .  When a PA Game Commission officer arrived he made the decision to put the bear down.  There was no bail listed for Sharpless who faces the misdemeanors July 12^th for a preliminary hearing.

NEW BERLIN SNOWBOARD COMPANY TO REOPEN IN SELINSGROVE

Gilson Snow, the international snowboard manufacturing business in New Berlin that was destroyed by fire in November 0f 2022 is getting ready to reopen in Selinsgrove.  According to the Daily Item, Nick Gilson said he signed an agreement earlier this week to lease the space used by former Wood Metal on Sherman Street.  The new space is over seven times larger than their previous facility and Gilson says new equipment is arriving at the new location and 90 percent of the staff that was with the company will return after the grand opening in September.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball State Quarterfinals
Class 5A
Strath Haven 14 Selinsgrove 3
Class 4A
Archbishop Wood 9 Montoursville 1
Class 3A
Saucon Valley 6 Hughesville 0
Class 2A 
Kutztown 9 South  Williamsport 0

PIAA State HS Softball Quarterfinals
Class 2A
South Williamsport 10 Bristol 0
Class 3A
Palisades 5 North Penn Liberty 1
Class 4A
Blue Mountain 4 Jersey Shore
MLB

Guardians 10               Red Sox 3
Dodgers 6                   Reds 0
Rays 4                         Twins 2
Orioles 6                      Brewers 3
Giants 6                       Rockies 4
White Sox 6                Yankees 5  Game 1
Yankees 3                   White Sox 0 Game 2
Phillies 3                      Tigers 2
Blue Jays 3                  Astros 2
Braves 13                    Mets 10
Angels 3                      Cubs 1
Diamondbacks and Nationals postponed due to air quality in Washington, DC.

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3
Panthers 3           Golden Knights 2 OT  Vegas leads 2-1

NBA Finals Game 4 Tonight
Denver @ Miami 8:30pm  ABC Denver leads 2-1

MLB Draft League
Crosscutters 12   Black Bears 7
Cutters come home tonight through the weekend to host the Mahoning Scrappers 6:35pm first pitch

NASCAR
Toyota 300 in Sonoma, California Prerace coverage 2:30pm, Green Flag Racing at 3:30pm on our sister station, the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

BURN BAN IN THE CITY AND TOWNSHIP

A burn ban has been implemented immediately in the City of Williamsport and Old Lycoming Township by orders of the Fire Chiefs and is to be in place until 8pm Friday June 16^th.  Williamsport Bureau of Fire says no recreational or open outdoor burning is permitted which is including but not limited to; paper, grass twigs, or wood, whether in a container or on the ground. Chief Sam Augnst says the ban will be re-evaluated after this week.

MAN WHO CAUSED POLICE CHASE IN CUSTODY

A man from New York State is in custody after leading a police chase that continued through Bradford County, ending near Ulster on Sunday May 28^th just after 2am.  According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Jory Michael Ball, 33, of Newark Valley rammed police cruisers after they tried to stop him as he continued toward Route 220 from I-86.  Ball kept driving, hitting another cruiser hard enough to injure an officer, then after police used stop sticks, he continued for a couple more miles on destroyed tires before being taken into custody.  A woman was in the vehicle and told police Ball wouldn’t let her out of the car.  He has been charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, DUI, criminal mischief, resisting arrest and more.  He is in the Bradford County Prison.

MAN TRIES TO BREAK IN TO HOME WITH CHISEL

A 71 year old Renovo man tried to force his way into  a woman’s apartment on 11^th Street on May 31^st after an argument between them earlier in the evening.  According to North Central PA dot com, State police at Lamar say Paul Brown allegedly had pointed a shotgun at a 53 year old woman at a home on Farewell Avenue before she fled to her apartment, but was ultimately followed.  Brown attempted to use a chisel to enter the victim’s residence.  He was arrested and taken to the Clinton County correctional facility.

KID OLYMPICS IN LEWISBURG SUNDAY

The 2023 Kid Olympics event is at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum Green Space Center this Sunday.  According to the museum kids can register for ten dollars to participate in obstacle courses, limbo, and 20-40 meter dashes.  Registration is open through Saturday and check-ins Sunday begin at 1:30pm. There are prizes and a bike raffle for everyone and medals for the kids who win competitions, with refreshments provided.  Get details at lewisburgchildrensmuseum.org

FIRE WATCH COULD CONTINUE TODAY

Due to the limited rainfall, temperatures, and humidity The National Weather service called a fire watch for some Central PA counties yesterday until 8pm including Clinton, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, and Columbia. There is potential that the will be repeated today and through the weekend as the weather remains hot and dry with only pop up showers and storms which carry potential lightning strikes that can start fires. There is a burn ban in the City of Williamsport and Old Lycomign Township to start immediately until Friday.  Get state burn restriction news and information at dcnr.pa.gov/communities/wildfire.

US MARSHALS ARREST DANVILLE FUGITIVE IN VIRGINIA

A man from Danville who successfully fled from Shamokin police, striking several cruisers in a high speed pursuit May 24^th was captured Monday in Virginia.  According to local police reports Jarrett Castelonia was located by US Marshals in Fredericksburg Monday around 4pm and taken into custody.  Castelonia is being charged with criminal attempt to commit murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault and more.  He was being sought after failing to appear to begin serving a sentence at Northumberland County Jail from a conviction on another fleeing from police case in 2017.

MUNCY MAN ARRESTED FOR STALKING, HARASSMENT

A Muncy man waived his preliminary hearing after he allegedly stalked and harassed his estranged wife, shouting expletives at her at her place of employment on April 26^th.  According to the Sun Gazette, Muncy Borough Police allege that John Edward Maxwell harassed and threatened his wife in person and through text messages.  The couple is in the process of a divorce.  Maxwell was charged with stalking disorderly conduct and harassment and posted 5 thousand dollars bail.

YAW ANNOUNCES CHESAPEAKE BAY AWARENESS WEEK

It’s “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” through this Saturday and Sen. Gene Yaw, member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), and other CBC officials remind us that half of the Commonwealth waters drain to the Chesapeake, so this week is an opportunity to call attention to the challenges facing the Bay and to celebrate successes in reducing nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest and most productive estuary in the United States, spanning six states and the District of Columbia.

SPORTS

PIAA High School Baseball Quarterfinals start Thursday
Class 2A
South Williamsport vs Kutztown @ Walter Stump Stadium – Pine Grove 6pm
Class 3A
Hughesville vs Saucon Valley @ Walter Stump Stadium – Pine Grove 3:30pm
Class 4A
Montoursville vs Archbishop Wood @ Wenger Field – Fredericksburg noon
Class 5A
Selinsgrove vs Strath Haven @ Walter Stump Stadium – Pine Grove 1pm

HS Softball Quarterfinals Thursday
Class 2A
South Williamsport vs Bristol @ Patriots Park – Allentown 3:30pm
Class 3A
North-Penn Liberty vs Palisades @ Central Columbia HS Bloomsburg 2pm
Class 4A
Jersey Shore vs Blue Mountain @ Bloomsburg University 4pm

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

NBA Finals Game 3 Tonight
Nuggets vs Heat in Miami
8:30 PM on ABC

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3  – Thursday 8 PM on TNT