TEACHER CHARGED FOR FAILING TO REPORT ABUSE

A Milton Area kindergarten teacher has been charged with a misdemeanor of failure to report suspected child abuse in a timely manner as a mandated reporter.  According to the Standard Journal, 51 year old Baugher Elementary School teacher, Jacqueline Martin of Winfield faces the charges after an alleged incident at the school was reported in February but police say information was received earlier in January.  Court documents say that Martin waited 22 days to make a referral to ChildLine over concerns brought up by a child’s family member.  Police say the delay could have put the child in more danger and filed the charges.  The Milton School District did not comment on Martin’s current employment status. She has a preliminary hearing May 17^th.

SENTENCING FOR CONTRACTOR WHO TOOK MONEY FOR NO WORK

A Williamsport business owner who pleaded guilty to taking money and not completing construction work in several cases was sentenced yesterday to 2 and a half to seven years in state prison and was also charged with more of the same third-degree felonies as owner and operator of Keystone Lift and Elevator, LLC.  According to North Central PA dot com, 44 year old Michael Bloom also faces sentencing in Luzerne County on similar charges and has been charged with crimes throught the state.  President Judge Nancy Butts ordered Bloom to report to the Lycoming County Prison next Friday morning.  According to court records, Bloom still owes thousands of dollars in restitution.

FACILITY DOG APPROVED FOR JERSEY SHORE

The Jersey Shore Area School Board approved funding for a facility dog to be used primarily in the halls of the high school.  According to the Sun Gazette, the board said OK to an agreement to select, train,  and place one facility dog by the end of next year. The costs of the agreement are covered by grant money and will begin in phases from selection of a dog, to caretaker and handler training.  There is an option for annual evaluation and continuing education seminar through Dog Sense LLC.  The dog could eventually be used throughout the district.

WINDBREAKERS NEED FUNDS FOR NATIONAL COMPETITION

The WindBreakers, fifth graders from Montgomery Elementary School have won the KidWind competition hosted by PennState for the second year in a row.  The team must now raise nine thousand dollars to get to the National Competition in Boulder, Colorado, May 14^th through the17th. If you would like to contribute to the team, a check or money can be sent to Montgomery Area School District, 120 Penn Street Montgomery.  Make checks out to Montgomery PTO with KidWind on the memo line. The competition challenges elementary, middle and high school students to compete in renewable energy related tasks.

MAN CHARGED IN TRESSPASSING, BURGLARY INCIDENT

A resident in a McClure apartment used a baseball bat to defend himself when four people broke into his East Walker Street apartment on Monday at about 2:45am.  According to the Daily Item, one of four teenage intruders was struck in the head by the resident, before all four ran from the property and escaped in a grey Toyota Corolla.  Police say they found an alleged suspect with a severe head injury had arrived at Evangelical Community Hospital soon after the incident with two other males.  Police say 18 year old Collin G. Hoffman was there, and originally told them the attack of his 15 year old friend happened over a basketball game, but then admitted going to the East Walker Street apartment with three others to retrieve a cell phone and look for other valuables.  Hoffman was arrested and is in Snyder County prison facing felony burglary charges in lieu of 20 thousand dollars cash bail.

INMATE INJURED TRYING TO ESCAPE

A female inmate at Northumberland County Prison was injured and is now facing felony attempted escape charges after she tried to climb a fence topped with razor wire March 28^th. According to the Northumberland County District Attorney’s office 31-year-old Stormie Birster, who has been jailed since July or 2022, tried to climb from an outdoor recreation area.  Prison authorities say Birster suffered numerous injuries and lacerations from the escape attempt and was treated at Geisinger Danville. 

PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT STARTS THIS WEEK

PennDOT started a pipe replacement project yesterday and a detour will be in place for the duration of it.  According to a press release, watch for crews along Susquehanna Trail which will see closures in Lewis and Delaware Townships during the day between 7am and 5pm .  Susquehanna Trail will see the work being done between Route 54 and Eighth Street weather permitting.  A detour will be in place until the work is complete.  Watch for traffic using Route 54, Route 44, and Eighth Street.

SCAMMERS PRETEND TO BE DEPUTY SHERIFFS

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement about scam phone calls that are being reported in the area.  According to the Record online, scammers call victims and falsely represent deputy sheriffs, saying the victim has a warrant or needs to served civil paperwork, and offering a way out by paying money or providing personal information.  According to Sheriff Kerry Stover, a call may come from the police about these issues, but there is not a “way out” of the papers.  Do not fall victim to these calls, or give out any personal information.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Loyalsock 8          Warrior Run 4
Montgomery 18   Sugar Valley 7
Northwest 4         Benton 1
Millville 9             Sullivan County 2
Athens 10             Northeast Bradford 2
Sayre 12               Mansfield 6



HS Softball
Jersey Shore 2      Williamsport 1
Montoursville 7    Mifflinburg 2
Loyalsock 12        Hughesville 3
Wyalusing 5         Towanda 0
Bloomsburg 3      Southern Columbia 1
NE Bradford 4     Athens 3
Selinsgrove 12      Danville 8
Lewisburg 10       Shamokin 8 
Midwest 7            Warrior Run 3
Central Columbia 13 Milton 3

MLB
Marlins 5    Braves 4
Pirates 6     Dodgers 2
Phillies 1     Mariners 0 
Cubs 5        Padres 2
Cardinals 6           Giants 0
Angels 8     A’s  7
Orioles 7     Tigers 4
Rays 14      White Sox 5
Mets 9        Nationals 8
Twins 7      Royals 1
Yankees 4   Rangers 2

NBA
Celtics 128 Hawks 120
Boston wins the series 4-2
Game 6 in the West 1^st Round Tonight
@8pm Kings vs the Warriors –
Golden State leads 3-2
@10:30 Grizzlies vs the Lakers –
LA leads 3-2

NHL
East
Lightning 4                    Maple Leafs 2
Toronto leads the series 3-2 
Devils 4                Rangers 0 
NJ leads 3-2
West
Golden Knights 4           Jets 1
Vegas wins the series 4-1

NASCAR  Sunday it’s the Wurth 400 at Dover International Speedway
Pre-race coverage starts at 1 PM on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ HD3

ACCIDENT SPILLS FROZEN FOOD NEAR THE INTERSTATE

A truck driver escaped major injury after an accident that spilled frozen food all over an area off of I-80 in Union County Saturday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, a collision between a passenger car driven by 46 year old Jason Kishel of Saylorsburg, was struck by 32 year old Kurtley Roberts who was shifting lanes in the Kensworth Northwest truck, according to police. The trailer separated from the cab, flipping, and spilling packages on an embankment south of the interstate around mile marker 207.  Police say Roberts was briefly trapped in the cab but was extricated with minor injuries, he was treated at Geisinger Danville, and cited with a traffic violation, the other driver was not injured in the crash.

MAN JAILED AFTER BEING CAUGHT SITTING IN CARS

A Williamsport man has been jailed after he caused a disturbance entering cars and knocking on doors at a High Street apartment complex.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were called when witnesses say 44 year old Robert Maurice Degree was beeping car horns and sitting in vehicles in the complex parking lot at about 3am April 8^th.  Degree has been charged with third degree misdemeanors and is being held at the Lycoming County prison in lieu of 5 thousand dollars bail and a preliminary hearing May 4^th.

MISSING BERWICK TEEN SEEN IN TURBOT TOWNSHIP

State Police say a teenager from Berwick is missing and last seen in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.  According to State police at Milton, the 14 year old male went missing last Saturday after last being seen at a location on Broadway Road.  The teen is wearing a black beanie, green hoodie, blue t-shirt, and dark pants.  If you have information about the missing teen from Berwick last seen in the Valley, call State Police at Milton, 570-524-2662.

NASCAR LEGEND WILL DRIVE AT LOCAL SPEEDWAY

NASCAR Legend Kenny Schrader is set to drive at Clinton County Speedway this September as part of their 35^th anniversary season.  According to the speedway schedule, the NY-Penn IMCA Modified Series has recently been added to the schedule and Schrader will compete at the 1/3 mile oval on September 15^th.  Get details about races all season at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com.

WIFE FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER

The 78 year old woman on trial for homicide after her husband died of poisoning in 2018, was convicted Monday in Union County Court and may face life in prison.  According to the Daily Item, a jury took just under an hour to decide that Myrle Miller planned to kill 77 year-old John Nichols of Millmont and is guilty of first-degree murder, insurance fraud, theft, forgery, perjury and dealing in proceeds from unlawful activity.  Police told the court that Miller gave Nichols her own prescription medication and other medications with the intent to make his heart fail, and that Miller panicked and set the plan to kill Nichols in motion when he called the Union County Area on Aging to report his money being stolen April 5th.  He died April 18^th.  A sentencing date for Miller will be scheduled within 90 days. 

PORCH THIEF FORMALLY CHARGED

The man who was recently caught stealing packages off of porches in Williamsport has officially been charged with theft for this second incident.  According to the Sun Gazette, 46 year old Jerry Lee Nicholas is facing charges this time from when he allegedly stole three packages off a porch and was caught on camera by police who recognized him from his driver’s license.  Nicholas is also being charged in a similar case in which he stole 16 packages from a porch in South Williamsport on March 23^rd.  Nicholas waived his preliminary hearing and was released on 5 thousand dollars bail.

SPONGY MOTH SPRAYING ON THE WAY

The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray nearly 110,000 acres of state game lands this spring for spongy moths, previously known as gyspy moths, which are a destructive, invasive pest. According to the Standard Journal, spraying will occur on 43 different state game lands  as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, likely in late April and May.  This agent generally is considered safe to humans.    A map updating the status of spraying is available at pgc.pa.gov.

FIRST FRIDAY VENDOR FEATURES BOOTH FOR FAMILIES

On First Friday in Williamsport on May 5th, the UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation Center will set up activities for families to help celebrate their 100^th Anniversary.  According to the Sun Gazette, on May 5^th staff members from the UPMC center will have their section at First Friday open early hours for the kids from 5 til 7 in the parking lot next to the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce building on Fourth Street.  In case of bad weather, the event will take place at Liberty Arena.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Muncy 9                        Sullivan County 0
N. Penn Mansfield 7      Canton 6
Athens 4                        Williamson 2
Wellsboro 11                 Sayre 5
HS Softball
Wellsboro 10                 Sayre 0
College Baseball
Doubleheader yesterday for Penn College at Penn State Altoona
Penn College 10   Penn State Altoona 8 in Game 1
In Game 2
Penn College 11   Penn State Altoona 4
Lycoming College  4      Delaware Valley 2

College Softball
Doubleheader Game 1
Penn College blanked  Penn State Harrisburg 7-0,
In Game 2
Penn College 9 Penn State Harrisburg 1 at Elm Park in Williamsport yesterday
MLB

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

NBA
Hawks 119    Celtics 117 in the East 1^st Round Game five  – Boston leading 3-2
In the West
Nuggets 112 Timberwolves 109
Denver wins the series 4-1
Phoenix 136 LA Clippers 130
The Suns win their series 4-1

NHL
Islanders 3     Hurricanes 2 East 1^st Round Game 5 Carolina leading 3-2
In the West Game 5s
Stars 4                        Wild 0 Dallas leads 3-2
Oilers 6                      Kings 3 Edm. leads 3-2

FATAL ACCIDENT IN LINDEN

A Lycoming County man has died after an accident early Monday in Linden.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner,  36 year old Christopher Eisaman from Linden died from blunt force trauma at about 2:24am Monday after driving without a seatbelt, and failing to negotiate a curve traveling south on Quenshukeny Road.  His Chevy Malibu went off the roadway, striking an embankment, pole and culvert before reentering the roadway and rolling, which ejected and pinned him underneath. According to the Sun Gazette, police say Eisaman may have fallen asleep but there were no witnesses to the accident itself.  PennDOT closed the road for about 4 hours.

POLICE FIND STOLEN CAR, SEEK CAR THIEF

A car was stolen from a Williamsport car dealership and abandoned later along the interstate in Northumberland County earlier this month.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police at Montoursville received the report of the stolen 2016 Dodge Hellcat from Ciocca Toyota of Williamsport from their lot overnight April 9^th .  State police say the car was eventually found along 180 eastbound in Delaware township.  If you have information about the car or the person or persons who stole it, call State police at Montoursville, 570-368-5700.

ALL JERSEY SHORE SCHOOLS WILL STAY OPEN

All three district elementary schools will remain open in the Jersey Shore School District.  According to the Sun Gazette, the 6-3 vote by the Jersey Shore School Board will keep Avis and Salladasburg Elementary Schools open and k-5 students will be shifted to equalize class sizes.  After the vote, applause broke out among the community members who were in attendance at the meeting, with public comment beforehand, most in favor of the decided scenario. The district now looks to pass a balanced budget by  June 30^th. 

WILLIAMSPORT LOOKING FOR SPECIAL TASK FORCE

The Williamsport Bureau of Fire is looking to build teams of specialized members who have the ability to handle low frequency but high risk incidents that can occur as boating season starts and tourism continues throughout the year.  According to the Sun Gazette, the goal of “Task Force 80” as a critical service for Williamsport is to provide a trained, self-sufficient task-force under six-disciplines to respond to emergencies and one that can be relied upon in the future.  An application and details about “Task Force 80” are online at cityofwilliamsport.com.

MAN ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING

A Williamsport man was arrested after he walked inside a woman’s apartment and sat inside the home while she took a shower.  According to the Sun Gazette, 51 year old Vincent Myrick was found by city police, allegedly under the influence of drugs, inside an apartment on Sixth Street that was not his own March 13^th .  Myrick was charged with felony trespassing, possession of drugs and paraphernalia.  He was incarcerated and was released on 10 thousand dollars bail.

MAN USES PIZZA BOX TO DISTRACT DURING THEFT

A man from New Jersey is facing theft and evading arrest charges after he used a pizza box as cover in a Berwick Wegman’s as he attempted to steal purses from people’s carts earlier in April.  According to North Central PA dot com, police said 46 year old Roman Marin-Matos was seen on surveillance cameras allegedly dressed in dark heavy clothing carrying a frozen pizza box, with which he would block the view of the victim while he attempted to remove a purse from their cart.  The one successful attempt of stealing led to Marin-Matos leaving the store and police attempting to question him before he fled on foot. He was taken into custody in a neighboring parking lot and was arrested, and will have a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Centre County Court.

CITY COURT RESURFACING TO BEGIN

Construction will happen this week on a few sports courts in the city and they will be unplayable until the project is finished.  Crews will start the much-anticipated resurfacing this week.  According to a press release from the city, Mayor Derek Slaughter said they are excited to have new courts but apologize for the temporary inconvenience of closing the facilities.  Watch for work to begin this week at Memorial Park, Young’s Woods Park, and Shaw Park.

BUCKNELL STUDENTS RECEIVE MANUFACTURING GRANTS

Bucknell University announced they are among 19 Pennsylvania schools to receive a share of 2.1 million dollars in grants through a Manufacturing PA initiative. According to the Daily Item, the state Department of Community and Economic Development says thirty one qualifying student research projects allowed for the award that can each use up to 70 thousand dollars. To receive the awards, colleges must partner with a local manufacturer which can help generate continued growth and innovation.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Williamsport 10                   Jersey Shore 3
Southern Columbia 3           Loyalsock 1
Montoursville 7                    Central Columbia 6
Shikellamy 13                       So Williamsport 5
Central Mountain 1              Selinsgrove 0
Midd-west 11                        Danville 2
Shamokin 7                           Milton 5  
Bloomsburg 4                       Mount Carmel 3
Mifflinburg 12                      Lewisburg 5

HS Softball
Hughesville 15                     St John Neumann 0
Bucktail 1                              Jersey Shore 0
South Williamsport 8          Towanda  2
Montgomery 15                    CMVT 0
Midd-west 4                          Bloomsburg 2

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

NBA
East 1^st Round Game 4
Heat 119                    Bucks 114 (Miami up 3-1)
West 1^st Round Game 4
Lakers 117    Grizzlies 111 (Lakers up 3-1)

NHL
East 1^st Round Game 4
Devils 3                Rangers 1 Series 2-2
Maple leafs 5        Lightning 4/OT TOR 3-1
West 1^st Round Game 4
Golden Knights 4           Jets 2 Vegas 3-1
Kraken 3              Avalanche 2/OT    2-2
NFL News
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to trading Aaron Rogers to the New York Jets, however, Rogers must still take a physical. The Packers agreed Monday to deal Rodgers and their 2023 first-round pick (No. 15) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 170) to the Jets
For:
New York’s 2023 first-round pick (No. 13), a 2023 second-round pick (No. 42), a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 207) and a conditional 2024 second-round pick. 

MONTGOMERY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER PRESIDENT DIES

Proceedings were suspended at the Montgomery Area School Board meeting this week after it was learned that the School Board President had died.  According to North Central PA dot com, a statement was issued yesterday from the district that informed the public of their mourning over the passing of  President Michael (Tony) Wright.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner, no cause of death has been released at this time, with an investigation ongoing.  Tuesday’s meeting in Montgomery was meant to have a public comment period over the projected 33 million dollar school building project, that some members of the community oppose.

MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT FROM 23 YEARS AGO

A man from Michigan has been arrested 23 years later for raping two women in two separate incidents, one from July of 2000 in State College and another incident in June of 2011 in Oakland, Michigan, and an investigation including DNA testing confirmed the suspect’s identity.  According to the Lock Haven Express, DNA from Kurt Rillema of West Bloomfield, Michigan, matched the evidence in one assault that took place on the Penn State Blue Golf Course 23 years ago, and DNA from a similar incident investigated by Michigan police also matched Rillema’s.  He was taken into custody and charged in his home state.  No word if he’ll be extradited to face charges in State College.

FOUR YEARS OF FREE MEALS FOR SOUTHSIDE SCHOOLS

A four year agreement for free meals to all students in the South Williamsport district was approved this week at the school board meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, under the Community Eligibility Provision Program, the district is reimbursed through a formula considering the number of students who otherwise qualify for the free breakfast and lunches.

TOWN HALL MEETING FOR VETERANS AT PENN COLLEGE

Veterans and families in Williamsport have been invited to a Community Town Hall and enrollment event sponsored by the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center at Penn College April 26^th at 5pm  According to Russell Lloyd, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs at Wilkes Barre, the event will provide an open forum to raise relevant questions and concerns to VA officials, and to start the application process if you are not already enrolled in the VA. The town hall will be in the Davie JHane Gilmour Center on the Penn College Campus April 26^th at 5pm.

DRAG SHOW AT LYCOMING COLLEGE CANCELLED OUT OF CAUTION

The City of Williamsport and Lycoming College police are investigating two threats directed toward the LBGTQ+ community that brought about the cancelling of a drag show that was scheduled on campus last Saturday April 15^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, the two threats ultimately caused the administration of the school to feel unsure if the event could proceed in a safe and secure way.  The campus Gender and Sexuality Alliance is now in discussion with the college about how to hold the event safely in the future, and the school is providing resources to students who may also feel unsafe over the alleged threats.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO BE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sentencing for a former corrections employee who pleaded guilty to institutional sexual assault against an inmate is scheduled for this July.  According to North Central PA dot com,  53 year old Kimberly Danfelt was charged one felony count of institutional sexual assault  in June of 2022 for having contact with an inmate at SCI Huntingdon when she was the inmate’s supervisor.  Danfelt and the inmate admitted to engaging in acts around the garment factory facility where the inmate worked, and police say the investigation turned up video evidence of the inappropriate relationship.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO BE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sentencing for a former corrections employee who pleaded guilty to institutional sexual assault against an inmate is scheduled for this July.  According to North Central PA dot com,  53 year old Kimberly Danfelt was charged one felony count of institutional sexual assault  in June of 2022 for having contact with an inmate at SCI Huntingdon when she was the inmate’s supervisor.  Danfelt and the inmate admitted to engaging in acts around the garment factory facility where the inmate worked, and police say the investigation turned up video evidence of the inappropriate relationship.

WILLIAMSPORT AIRPORT GETS GRANT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

A US Department of Transportation grant has been awarded to the Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority that will be used for infrastructure improvement at the Montoursville facility.  According to the Sun Gazette, airport authorities say the over 332 thousand dollar federal grant secured by US Representative Dan Meuser a Republican of Dallas, PA, will be used to rehabilitate an access road into the airport.  At this time, there are no commercial flights using the Montoursville airport, but the airport is open for other flights.

EARTH DAY EVENT IN WILLIAMSPORT

There will be a citywide cleanup event Saturday in celebration of Earth Day in Williamsport.  According to the Webb Weekly, Williamsport’s Recreation Department, Lycoming College, Penn College, and Newberry Community Partnership spearhead an effort to clean trash and debris from parks, sidewalks and riverways.  The community event helps college students and the community to work together from Washington Boulevard to Williamsport Middle School. Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and PennDOT’s PickUp PA program, will help provide supplies and resources. Find out more at newberrycommunitypartnership.org.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Midd-West 12                Montoursville 2
Bloomsburg 8                Hughesville 7/11
Mifflinburg 9                 Danville 6
Mount Carmel 7            Loyalsock 0
Southern Columbia 8     Warrior Run 6
Shikellamy 16                Shamokin 4
Selinsgrove 21               Milton 8
Central Columbia 7       Lewisburg 6
So. Wmsport 13   N Penn-Mansfield 3
Bald Eagle Area 9              Jersey Shore 1
Central Mountain 3       Williamsport 1

Softball
Loyalsock 10                 Midd-West 0/5
Bucktail 21                        CMVT 0
St. John Neumann 8      Sullivan County 7
Troy 7                            Towanda 3

Boys Tennis
Central Columbia 4       Loyalsock 1
Wellsboro 4                   Muncy 1
Hughesville 5                 Milton 0
Jersey Shore 4               Williamsport 1
Lewisburg 4                   Shikellamy 1

MLB
Guardians 3                   Tigers 2
Rays 8                  Reds 0
Giants 5               Marlins 2  
Cardinals 14         Diamondbacks 5
Phillies  5             White Sox 2
Rangers 12           Royals 3
Mets 5                  Dodgers 3
Pirates 14             Rockies 3
Cubs 12                A’s 2
Brewers 5             Mariners 3
Padres 1               Braves 0
Yankees 3            Angels 2
Orioles 4              Nationals 0
Twins 10              Red Sox 4
Astros 8               Blue Jays 1
NBA
Grizzlies 103        Lakers 93       West 1^st Round game 2 tying it up 1-1
Nuggets 122         Timberwolves 113     Denver leads in the West  2-0
Bucks 138            Heat 122    Tied up 1-1 in the East
NHL Playoffs Game 2
East – Hurricanes 4        Islanders 3/ Carolina leading 2-0
          Panthers 6            Bruins 3 /1-1
West – Stars 7                Wild 3 /1-1
          Oilers 4                Kings 2 /1-1

MILTON FIRE DESTROYS TWO STRUCTURES

There was a two-alarm barn fire in Montour County Sunday that killed 10 sheep and destroyed two structures along Bald Top Road in Liberty Township.  According to the Daily Item, fire officials say the blaze was electrical in nature and started a fire in the hay in one barn and then wind blew sparks that started the fire in the other barn.  The wind kept the fire away from the residence on the property. More than a dozen companies and first responders assisted Liberty Township Fire Company at the 11pm call, which took about three hours to get the fire under control.

FALSE CALLS TO 911 LEAD TO CHARGES

A Williamsport man was recently charged for allegedly making false calls to 911 April 6^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 48 year old Michael Howard Burd, initially called 911, telling the operator he was Charles Manson, claiming to still be alive and maintaining innocence, but not asking for any help from an emergency.  Police allege that Burd called 911 three more times from his High Street home without a legitimate emergency.  He was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and bail was set at 25 hundred dollars unsecured. 

HABITAT GIVEN OK TO START SCOTT STREET BUILD

Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity recently received reassurance that plans for an area of Scott Street marked for six family homes and a recreational area, is able to move into the construction phase.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport City Council approved the subdivision after waiving a provision in the planning code.  Once complete the open lots of the former Brodart warehouse site will feature homes that will maintain residential characteristics and Lot 1 will be turned into a pocket park area for recreation.  Habitat for Humanity and the chosen families will partner together to build good single family housing in the residential unit district.

ATV PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR CONNECTOR

Permit applications for the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, are available for purchase for $40 each through an application on the DCNR website. The designated PennDOT and State Forest ATV Connector Roads in Potter and Tioga counties, and parts of Clinton and Lycoming counties will be used to determine whether sections of state forest roads may serve as permanent strategic connectors for regional ATV trails.  The pilot riding area will open for use on Friday, May 26, 2023, and will remain open until, Sunday, September 24, 2023.  A map of the pilot riding area and an application to be mailed is available at dcnr.pa.gov.

BARN FIRE KILLS LIVESTOCK, HOME SAVED

A Northumberland County barn fire broke out Sunday afternoon just after 2pm that killed a hundred chickens at the Mexico Road property in Milton.  According to the Standard Journal, one firefighter suffered a minor injury by getting hit with a hose, which was the only injury reported in the blaze that took volunteers from over 8 companies to fight. According to the Milton Fire Department, volunteers worked the fire and doused hot spots for about 4 hours.  Tankers hauled water from a hydrant about a mile away, and saved the other two barn structures on the property.  The barn where the fire initially began was destroyed. 

ELDERLY COUPLE SURVIVES ACCIDENT

An accident on Shirk Hollow Road in Lock Haven only caused minor injuries to the couple involved in the crash Saturday.  According to the Record Online, the unnamed husband and wife were trapped inside their pickup truck after police say they drove off the roadway at the intersection of Coudersport Pike and overturned.  Emergency responders from Dunnstown and Lock Haven transported the couple who only suffered minor injuries to UPMC Williamsport for observation.  The 70 year old driver told police he had no recollection of the accident and may have blacked out.

REMAINS OF WWII SOLDIER RETURN TO THE VALLEY

The body of US Army Private Horace Middleton of Northumberland came home last Friday to a hero’s welcome that brought out local residents.  Many lined certain sections of the roadway as the parade of escorts took Middleton’s coffin up Routes 11 & 15, past his childhood home in Northumberland, then to Milton where he will be prepared for burial April 22^nd.  Local VFWs, American Legion Posts, and numerous other veterans groups and individuals honored the soldier’s remains as Middleton was returned to The Valley. 

MONTGOMERY LIBRARY TO GO FINE-FREE

The Montgomery Public library has made the decision to become fine-free beginning today.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Montgomery Area Public Library will join other area libraries and  remove the money barriers for library patrons.  Fees could still be charged in Montgomery if the materials are owned by another entity of the Lycoming County Library System which does charge a late fee.  Patrons will still  be responsible for lost, damaged or never returned items.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Troy 21                      Northeast Bradford 1
Selinsgrove 9            Williamsport 1
Montoursville 12     Lewisburg 0 /5
Hughesville 8            Mount Carmel 7
HS Softball
So. Williamsport 12 Montgomery 0 /5
Bald Eagle 9              Selinsgrove 0
HS Boys Tennis
Williamsport 5          Milton 0
Montoursville 5        Mifflinburg 0
Central Mountail 5   Shikellamy 0
Danville 3                  Loyalsock 2
Hughesville 5            Bloomsburg 0
Lewisburg 5             Jersey Shore 0

MLB
Angels 5               Red Sox 4
Marlins 4             Giants 3
Reds 8                  Rays 1
Rangers 4             Royals 0
Diamondbacks 6 Cardinals 3  
Astros 9               Blue Jays 2
Pirates 14             Rockies 3
Cubs 10                A’s 1
Brewers 7            Mariners 3
Braves 2               Padres 0
Mets 8                  Dodgers  6
Phillies and White Sox were postponed for wind, Guardians and Tigers for cold – Make-up games today.


NBA
76ers 96     Nets 84 – East 1^st  Round Game 2 Philly is up 2
Kings 114   Warriors 106  West Game 2 Sacramento up 2

NHL Playoffs – East 1^st Round
Hurricanes 2        Islanders 1
Bruins 3               Panthers 1
West
Wild 3                  Stars 2
Kings 4                Oilers 3