A MUNCY MAN INCARCERATED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

A Muncy man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted a female acquaintance last Friday night in Muncy Creek Township. According to the Sun Gazette, 49 year old Rodney Poust of Pepper Street, was handed a host of charges including attempted homicide, rape, strangulation, false imprisonment and others after court records state the victim escaped the home and sought medical care after Poust fell asleep.  Bail was denied for Poust after he was arraigned in Lycoming County District Court.

NON-US CITIZEN FOUND WITH ILLEGAL FIREARMS IN CAR ON I-80

A man from Connecticut has been incarcerated after state troopers found an unlicensed handgun in his back seat during a traffic stop on I-80 in Lamar Township.  According to North Central PA dot com, Raul Enrique Jimenez who is not a US citizen, told police he bought the gun from a man in Indiana who had legally purchased it, but he didn’t have his name.  Police searched the car and discovered two magazines and the firearm in separate bags, which Jimenez says was a way to keep him from getting in trouble.  The man was cited for traffic violations, and he is also being held in Clinton County Prison on third degree fire-arms charges. 

DROUGHT CONDITIONS LIFTED FOR PARTS OF PA

The drought watch has been lifted for some Pennsylvania counties after 36 were placed in the drought zone last August 31^st.   According to the Reading Eagle, Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan counties are among 16 eastern PA counties that have recovered from drought conditions and no longer have to voluntarily conserve water.  Lycoming County along with Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming , Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union and the other remaining counties on the original list still have water levels below average and the public is being asked to continue to reduce the use of water a day by 3-6 gallons.

CHAMPION PA HOMEBREWER BELT AND PRIZE AWARDED

The championship of the Pennsylvania Homebrew Invitational took place last weekend at Rusty Rail Brewing, with the honor of “Best Homebrewer In Pennsylvania” given to a man from Doylestown for the first annual event.  According to North Central PA dot com, Adam Carter of Perfect Chemistry brewing competed with a Mixed Fermentation Sour style beer and won the championship belt and a $2,000 grand prize.  Five regional competitions were held in PA previously in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, the Poconos, and Central Pennsylvania with the top three competing in the final in Mifflinburg.

LOCK HAVEN MAN ASSAULTS MOTHER AND CHILD WITH URINE

A Lock Haven man is in the Clinton County Prison after he allegedly threw urine on a mother and infant in a stroller on the 100 block of East Main Street on October 6th.  According to North Central PA dot com, the woman who had the baby checked by doctor, described the suspect to police who later took 39 year old Robin Craig Allen into custody.  He was charged with first and second degree simple assault as well as disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment.  Allen was held on seventy five hundred dollars monetary bail, with a preliminary hearing December 6^th.

ALTOONA MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY US MARSHALS

US Marshals arrested a man in Altoona yesterday after he was accused of causing an overdose death in Altoona last April. According to the Altoona Police, 49 year old Timothy Toombs was accused of giving heroin to a victim who then died from the Fentanyl overdose and was found in a Cambria County rehab facility hiding in a ceiling area in a community room.   Tombs was arraigned and charged with drug delivery resulting in death, delivery of a controlled substance.  He was placed in Blair County Prison on $300,000 cash bail.

RAZOR BLADES PLANTED IN CAMPAIGN SIGNS

Southeastern Pennsylvania police are seeking answers about who is booby trapping campaign signs representing Democrat candidates in Southeastern PA.  According to the Washington Examiner, police reported signs for some Democratic candidates including John Fetterman and Josh Shapiro, are allegedly being placed in resident yards without permission with razor blades placed around the edges, so that when people go to remove them their hands are cut.  The Upper Makefield Police made a statement on social media that such a stunt is a criminal act.  No arrests have been made, but an investigation continues.

FLAMING FOLIAGE FESTIVAL QUEEN NAMED

A senior from Bucktail High School is the Flaming Foliage Festival Queen for the 73^rd Annual event in Renovo Saturday that was held in just one day again this year due to COVID concerns. According to the Sun Gazette, Bella English was crowned as the Queen at the coronation event Saturday.  Some first place entries in the weekend parade include Central Mountain Cheerleaders in the Competitive Unit, Bucktail class of 1976 won the large float competition, Renovo 4-H won for small floats, Citizen’s Hose of South Renovo won in the Firetruck category and Central Mountain as the first place band.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4  Girls Soccer

Mifflinburg 8                        Line Mountain 0
Shikellamy 9                         Loyalsock 1
Crestwood 4                          Williamsport 1
Hughesville 4                        Muncy 0
Selinsgrove 1                        Milton 0Boys Soccer
Bloomsburg 3                       Muncy 2
Lewisburg 3                          Central Columbia 0
Benton 5                                Sullivan County 0
Northeast Bradford 3           Montgomery 1
Shikellamy 8                         Williams Valley 2
Wellsboro 5                          Hughesville 0
Jersey shore 2                       Williamsport 1
Warrior Run 2                       Milton 0
Central Mountain 1             Mifflinburg 0
Danville 6                              Millville

NBA
Celtics 126                   76ers 117
Warriors 123                Lakers 109
The 76ers host Milwaukee Bucks Thursday at 7:30 on TNT
MLB
Yankees 5           Guardians 1
 – Yankees win the American League Division series 3-2, and will play the Astros tonight at 7:37 PM on TBS for the American League Championship Series Game 1
National League championship Game 1
Phillies 2             Padres 0
– Phillies & Padres -National League Championship Series Game 2 today at 4:35 PM on Fox.
NHL
Blue Jackets 4                         Canucks 3
Devils 4                                   Ducks 2
Senator 7                                 Bruins 5
Flyers 3                                   Lightning 2
Islanders 5                   Sharks 2
Flames 3                                  Golden Knights 2
Sabers 4                                   Oilers 2
Kings 4                                    Predators 3
NASCAR NEWS
NASCAR suspended Bubba Wallace for one race on Tuesday after he spun reigning champion Kyle Larson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday and then confronted him afterward.  Wallace, who is the first Cup Series driver to be suspended for an on-track incident since 2015, will miss Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida.

MUNCY MAN LEAVES TOWN WITH GIRLFRIEND’S CAR

Police are seeking a man who stole his girlfriend’s car on October 8^th and took money from her bank account and disappeared.  According to NorthCentral PA dot com, police say there is a warrant out for 58 year old Frederick Collins who was living with the victim before he left with the car, and withdrew money from her accounts using her bank cards that were in a wallet in the car.  Collins has been unreachable by phone and police have filed theft and access device fraud charges in Muncy magisterial court.

SOUTH RENOVO FIRE SUNDAY

There was a fire reported in South Renovo Sunday.  According to the Record online, a neighbor saw flames at 621 First Street and called authorities just before 6pm.  Fire crews reported they had difficulty finding the source of the fire, and have not released any more details about the cause of the blaze.  The owners of the home, which is a second residence for them, were in town but were not at the home at the time. 

PROPOSAL TO REMOVE CONVICTED SEDITIONISTS FROM BALLOT

A senator from Philadelphia is calling for any officials, who have been convicted of seditious conspiracy from actions related to January 6^th 2021, be taken off the ballot.  According to the Sun Gazette, democrat Art Haywood is proposing a resolution that would disqualify any lawmaker who engaged in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States.  Rep. Jared Solomon also of Philadelphia says he will propose a committee to investigate Pennsylvania officials who allegedly attempted to overturn the 2020 election.  Senator Doug Mastriano, who was present in Washington on the day the Capitol building was breached, is not facing any charges in the January 6^th incident.

FALL GRANTS FROM FIRST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The First Community Foundation Partnership has approved over a million dollars in community funds grants for Williamsport and Greater Susquehanna Valley non-profit agencies. According to a news release from FCFP, the Advisory board considered over 2.5 million dollars during this fall grant cycle, and worked with foundation staff to distribute the funds in the most advantageous way.  Some recipients in Williamsport include Habitat for Humanity, North Central Sight Services, the YWCA, STEP, Inc and others. 

ONE CAR INVOLVED IN FATAL CRASH

There was a fatal crash in Northumberland County Saturday that brought EMS and firefighters from Trevorton, Coal Township and Shamokin to the scene.  According to the News Item, the accident occurred on state Route 890 just south of Birch Road when police say the vehicle was split in two when it hit a tree after traveling up the southbound shoulder going airborne. A member of the Northumberland County Coroner’s Office pronounced the victim dead at the scene but has not released their name before notifying next of kin.  The driver was the only occupant in the car.

POLICE PURSUE, COLLIDE WITH STOLEN CAR

An accident between a stolen car and a police cruiser led to one adult and two juveniles being taken into custody Sunday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, the three were driving a Ford Fiesta that had been reported stolen from Cemetery Street earlier in the day and were spotted by State Police around S. Lycoming Mall Road in Muncy Township.  The two vehicles collided after a short pursuit close to the Muncy-Fairfield township line and the three suspects ran from the car.  Police located the three suspects within the hour, close to O’Dell Road.  There were no injuries reported from the crash or pursuit, and no other details about the arrest.

PARKING FEES GOING UP IN SUNBURY

Starting January 1^st, there will be a price increase for parking fees and fines in Sunbury and a new system using text to pay will be installed.  According to the Daily item, City Council voted to increase meter fees from 25 cents an hour to 50 cents and hours and changing the parking lot meters from 75 cents for three hours to 50 cents an hour.  The new digital system will also allow people to still use coins.  Council also changed all-day parking passes from $2 to $5 and added a weekly parking pass to the fee schedule for a price of $20.  Council invested $70,000 into at least 400 parking meters and will also use American Rescue Funds for the installation.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL

The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 PA Trail of the year.  The annual designation is an effort to build enthusiasm and raise awareness for the impact the more than 12 thousand miles of trails in the Commonwealth can have on PA residents.  They are asking the public to nominate a trail that provides unique opportunities or enhances a community, submit a nomination online by November 11^th 2022 at dcnr.pa.gov/Communities. The Delaware Canal State Park Towpath is Pennsylvania’s 2022 Trail of the Year.

SPORTS

NFL
Eagles 26            Cowboys 17
Bills 24               Chiefs 20
Giants 24            Ravens 20
Jets 27                 Packers 10
Bengals 30          Saints 26
Falcons 28          49ers 14
Patriots 38          Browns 15
Steelers 20          Tampa Bay 18
Vikings 24          Dolphins 16
Rams 24              Panthers 10
Seahawks 19       Cardinals 9
Colts 34              Jaguars 27
Monday night football tonight
Broncos and the Chargers 8:15 PM on ESPN

MLB
American League Division Series Playoffs yesterday
Yankees 4 Guardians 2 (2-2)
Game 5 tonight 7:07 first pitch in New York on TBS
National League
Phillies play again Tuesday in San Diego at 8:03 on FS1

NASCAR
Joey Logano qualified for the NASCAR finale at Las Vegas after getting the checkered flag at the South Point 400 Sunday afternoon, 2^nd was  Ross Chastain, followed by Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, and  Denny Hamlin.

POLICE SEIZE SMALL ARSENAL FROM JERSEY SHORE MAN

Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police took a Jersey Shore man into custody yesterday after authorities were informed he was a parolee, and had a large amount of firearms on the property.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Robert Benjamin Seese was ordered to surrender all firearms and ammunition when he was served with a temporary PFA on September 20^th, and was found to have pled guilty to other felony charges from 2012, that kept him from being able to own guns.  Authorities say they seized a small arsenal including ammunition for shotguns, rifles, and handguns.  Seese faces second-degree misdemeanor failure to relinquish firearms and is in the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of twenty five thousand dollars monetary bail.

REWARD FOR MISSING NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY TEEN

Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the solving of a missing person case out of  Northumberland County.  According to North Central PA dot com, 17 year old Angel Gonzalez was last seen October 2^nd in Shamokin about 1am around Shamokin Street.  Stat e police at Stonington say Gonzalez is a Hispanic male, 5’9” and was wearing black pants and a white shirt.  Call 1-800

4PA TIPS if you have information.

JAKE BRAKE BAN ON ROUTE 54

There was a public meeting in East Buffalo Township this week, and the supervisors there voted to ban the use of jake brakes in the eastbound lane of Route 45 between Route 15 to Fairground Road.  According to the Daily item, the excessive noise is what drove the township to adopt the ordinance, and there is discussion of the same ban for the westbound lane of Route 45 from Market Street to Fairground Road and the southbound lane on Route 15 from Hillcrest Lane to Moore Avenue.  Compression engine brakes are already banned on the northbound lane of Route 15 from Armory Boulevard to Hillcrest Lane.

YMCA SEEKING COAT DRIVE DONATIONS

The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is seeking donations for their winter coat drive coming up next month that can provide warmth for the more than 600 children and families who will be in need of it by the time the cold weather arrives this year.  According to the Standard Journal, donations for the drive may be dropped off at YMCA branches in Sunbury, Milton, Mifflinburg and Lewisburg.  The giveaway days are coming up November 7^th -9^th in Sunbury.  Steiningers Laundry and Dry Cleaning in Selinsgrove will clean and prepare all the donated items.

NORRY OFFICER INJURED BY INMATE

A Northumberland County Jail correctional officer was injured by an inmate on September 24^th and will face new charges for the incident.  According to North Central PA dot com, 28 year old Daniel Walter was charged with simple assault and a count of harassment for striking the officer during a fight with another inmate.  CO Austin Reinard was struck in the mouth as Walter resisted being subdued from the fight.  He was treated and released from Geisinger Shamokin.  Walter who was not injured, is now an inmate at Columbia County Prison in Bloomsburg.

TAX INCREASED EXPECTED IN LEWISBURG

After a Lewisburg borough Council meeting this week, residents may see a 1 mill tax increase after an upcoming vote on the proposed 2023 spending plan.  According to the Daily Item, the increase on the 3.8 million dollar budget plan is required to fund police and fire departments responding to a growing and thriving community.  Some council members spoke during this week’s meeting of the attention Lewisburg is getting in the state for the positive progress that is being made, including construction of an amphitheater at Hufnagle Park.

MONTOURSVILLE SCHOOLS DISCUSSING ARMED SECURITY

A survey was distributed to parents in the Montoursville School District about attitudes toward armed security officers in district schools and the school board this week debated on the topic.  According to the Sun Gazette, the school received almost 550 responses to the over 1500 surveys sent to parents who responded and many are in favor of armed personnel in the schools.  Discussion about research deterring crime on school campuses, the financial aspect of armed personnel and whether it is even an issue since many parents didn’t respond to the survey took place.  The Montoursville school board agreed to continue discussion on the matter, but took no action.

FETTERMAN OZ DEBATE SET

A date has been set for exclusive prime-time debate between Democrat U.S. Senate nominee John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz according to WHTM.  Fetterman suffered a stroke in May and requested closed captioning be available at the debate. Oz has agreed to that request.  Nexstar Media will host the debate October 25^th at 8pm at the abc27 studio in Harrisburg. It will air on WTAJ in State College, WBRE and WYOU in Scranton. The debate will be moderated by Dennis Owens and Lisa Sylvester.

SPORTS

MLB
National League Division Series Game 2
Braves 3               Phillies 0
Padres 5               Dodgers 3 Both series tied up 1-1
American League games today
Mariners and Astros 3:37pm on TBS
Guardians and Yankees play in New York at 7:37pm on TBS

NHL yesterday
Hurricanes 4         Blue Jackets 1
Canadiens 4         Maple Leafs 3
Bruins 5               Capitals 2
Avalanche 5         Blackhawks 2
Ducks 5                Kraken 4
Oilers 5                Canucks 3

NBA
Cavaliers 105       Hawks 99
Pacers 109 Knicks 100
76ers 99               Hornets 94
Heat 120              Pelicans 103
Nets 107               Bucks 97
Timberwolves 118 Lakers 113
Kings 105             Suns 104
Nuggets 126         Clippers 115

NCAA Football
Wednesday – University of Louisiana 23 Marshall 13
Games today – Baylor is @ West Virginia 7pm on FS1
Temple goes to the University of Central Florida (UCF) 7pm on ESPN
Penn State  preparing to go to Michigan – noon Saturday on Fox

PIAA District 4

Girls Soccer
South Williamsport 7          Sullivan County 0
Muncy 7                                            Millville 0
Wellsboro 4                          N. Penn Mansfield 0
Athens 2                           Northeast Bradford 1
Montoursville 2               Southern Columbia 1
Williams Valley 4                            Shamokin 2

Boys Soccer
Jersey Shore 2                                  Milton 1
Warrior Run 2                                   Midd-west 0
Danville 3                                          Shikellamy 0
Loyalsock 3                                      Mifflinburg 1
Selinsgrove 1                                Williamsport 0
Central Mountain 6                          Shamokin 1
Central Columbia 6                      Bloomsburg 1

DANVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL DISMISSES EARLY MONDAY

There was an early dismissal at the Liberty Valley Intermediate School yesterday after staff found damage done at the school by a bullet, and there was uncertainty of the threat to the school community.  According to a press release by the Danville School, broken glass and evidence of a shooting was found Monday morning about 7:30am by a school employee inside a classroom.  When Principal Lee Gump was notified, he alerted the district superintendent and district police who called State police to the scene.  The students who were arriving to school at the time were kept inside the school in a lock down away from windows and doors.  Even though administrators found the shooting likely occurred on Saturday and there was no threat to the students – they still dismissed the students around 10:15 am yesterday to buses that had been staged at an area away from the campus. State police continue the investigation.

DYNAMITE TRUCK EXPLODES IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

There were reports of an explosion at a Schuylkill County quarry yesterday.  According to North Central PA dot com, a dynamite truck exploded at the Summit Quarry in Joilett, PA yesterday.  Schuykill County emergency dispatch reports that at least 5 people were injured, and one was flown by helicopter for emergency medical treatment.  OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration were keeping unessential parties away from the scene after the incident yesterday, and no other information has been released about the cause of the explosion or the condition of the victims.

NEW BIDS REQUESTED FOR WELL REHAB PROJECT

Because prior bids have been rejected due to them being over budget, the County Commissioners have requested new bids for the Williamsport Region Relief Well Rehabilitation and Replacement project.  According to the Sun Gazette, officials from the county’s Planning and Community Development Department said the Army Corps of Engineers gave input on the new bid requirements.  The project will be on PennBid and be advertised in the newspaper and will be due in November. 

BAND EXPO THIS WEEK AT LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP HS

The Loyalsock Township High School will host the 2022 Lycoming County Marching Band Exhibition tomorrow at 7pm at the school in Loyalsock Township.  All Lycoming County  high school bands will perform their halftime shows, including Williamsport, Montoursville, South Williamsport, Muncy, Hughesville, Jersey Shore, Montgomery as well as Loyalsock.  There will be a performance of the Lycoming County Mass Band – when more than 450 students perform for the grand finale. The public is invited to attend the show with tickets at $6 for adults and $ 4 for students and seniors.

MAN WHO RAMMED FUNDRAISER CROWD FACES NEW CHARGES

The man who drove into a crowd of people at a fundraiser in Berwick and later went on to allegedly kill his mother in August, has had additional charges brought against him.  According to North Central PA dot com, Adrian Sura Reyes was originally charged with two counts of criminal homicide.  It was announced by investogators yesterday that Reyes now faces an additional 19 counts of attempted criminal homicide and 19 counts of aggravated assault.  One woman was killed in the incident, while 17 people were reported injured, according to statements made by the Pennsylvania State Police. Reyes is still jailed in Columbia County.

EDKIN COLD CASE GETTING NEW ATTENTION

The case of Corey James Edkin, the toddler who was abducted from his New Columbia home in 1986, is getting some more attention lately after state police report they have new evidence that points to a new person of interest. Investigators never turned up any sign of the young boy, even after using bloodhounds and searching the Susquehanna River during the original investigation of the case.  The 2 year-old boy had been sleeping in bed with his mother, Debbie Mowery, who left the Second Street house in the middle of the night for a few minutes to go to a convenience store.  When she returned the boy was gone.  There is a 10 thousand dollar cash reward being offered for any more information about the boy.

MAN TRICKED BY BITCOIN SCAMMERS

A Port Trevorton Man who got involved in Bitcoin investing through Instagram and a banking app, lost his money and received a briefcase full of toilet paper and books instead of the cash he was expecting.  According to state police at Selinsgrove the man in Snyder County was taken advantage of when he sent 23 thousand dollars through CashApp to the scammers and expected to get back 210 thousand dollars in cash.  When the briefcase arrived he was charged more money to pen the case which contained the paper.  State police are working on the investigation.

PLANS TO RESTORE BLUE CATFISH TO PA RIVERS

There is a plan by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to reintroduce the blue catfish to the area.  According to a release by the PFBC, it is the largest catfish species in North America found throughout the Ohio and western Pennsylvania rivers, until the early 1900s when pollution and habitat changes caused their extinction from the area.  State officials say the environment may be good again to restore  the species locally, with exact plans on how to bring back the Blue to PA in the works.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4

Girls Tennis Singles Tournament
Semi-Finals
Peyton Dincher (Jersey Shore) def. Anna Hall (Loyalsock) 6-1, 6-1
Sarah Buck (Hughesville) def. Kara Mann (Montoursville) 6-3, 6-3
Finals
Peyton Dincher (Jersey Shore) def. Sarah Buck (Hughesville) 6-4, 6-4

NFL
Monday Night Football
Chiefs 30 Raiders 29.
Thursday Night Football
Washington is in Chicago 8:15pm Prime Video

MLB Today
National League
Phillies vs Atlanta Braves at 1:07 on Fox
San Diego vs LA Dodgers at 9:37pm FS1
American League
Seattle’s in Houston at 3:37pm on TBS
Cleveland’s in New York to play the Yankees at 7:37pm on TBS

Phillies and Atlanta Game 2 tomorrow 4:35 PM on Fox

World Series Game 1 is Friday October 28^th

NCAA football
Louisiana is @ Marshall tomorrow 7:30 PM on ESPN2
Thursday Baylor goes to Morgantown to play WVU – 7 PM on FS1
Temple is it University of Central Florida at 7 PM on ESPN
Penn State comes up Saturday @ Michigan – noon on Fox

SUSPECT IN MUSEUM CRASH WANTS CHARGES DROPPED

The woman from Williamsport who drove a van into the Little League Museum July 3^rd with a beef about her family member’s recognition in the creation of little league organization, is seeking to have charges of intent to kill and risking a catastrophe dropped in District court.  According to the Sun Gazette, not enough evidence was established in a September preliminary hearing against 57 year old Theresa Salazar, in regards to those charges.  Salazar did almost 50 thousand dollars-worth of damage to the museum when she crashed into the front – no one was injured in the incident.

ANIMAL CRUELTY COUNTS FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS

Eleven men have been named in an animal cruelty case in which they were observed abusing turkeys in July of 2021 at a farm on Tower Road in Limestone Township.  According to the Standard Journal, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals obtained a video of the suspect behavior and turned it in to State Police.  The group of workers were with a temporary agency and face total of 139 charges, including six felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 76 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. Charges have also been filed in 5 other counties of Pennsylvania.  The preliminary  hearing in Union County is October 25^th.

SPLASH PAD PREPARED FOR 2023

The Splash Pad at Shaw Place Park is being winterized now, but there are plans in place for next season.  According to the Sub Gazette, the Sherman Street Park will be prepared and ready for operation for the summer as the 550 thousand dollar bill for the facility has been satisfied with funds from the American Rescue Plan.  The Splash Pad is a feature introduced after Mayor Derek Slaughter saw the water feature in other cities.  The water sprays for five minutes each time the button is pushed.  More recreation is slated to come to Shaw Place Park including word of a BMX trail.

STUDENTS TO DO SURVEY ON ATTITUDES ON LOCAL POLICE

Criminal Justice majors at Lycoming College will be conducting a research project for the next few weeks in a collaborative effort between the Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Lycoming College Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, as a way to assess attitudes toward the local police.  According to the Sun Gazette, the trained students wearing identification badges will survey four Williamsport neighborhoods and Newberry now through November 11^th. This same survey had been done in Old Lycoming Township, Tiadaghton Valley and Jersey Shore in previous years. Lycoming College Criminal Justice Department faculty will supervise the students, and participants in the survey will be eligible to win gift cards to be drawn at a later date.

FATHER AND DAUGHTER IMPRISONED FOR SELLING DRUGS

A father and daughter have each been charged with intent to deliver drugs after the daughter told police he helped her father sell drugs to earn extra money.  According to the Sun Gazette, 57 year old Dwayne Wiggins was charged by Lycoming County’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance and illegal use of a cell phone.  Wiggin’s daughter, 28 year old Shameeka Dixon faces one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.  Wiggins and Dixon were both arraigned and incarcerated at Lycoming County Prison in lieu of bail.

WATER MAIN BREAK IN SUNBURY

Traffic should be back to normal today in Sunbury after a water main break shut down roads yesterday morning. A water main break caused traffic to be rerouted from Fourth Street.  According to media outlets, the break occurred at Packer and Regan Street and blocked the roadway for a few hours.  Sunbury Municipal authority did not make a statement on the reason for the water main break – but Fourth Street re-opened by noon.

NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER IN LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP

There was a new member sworn in at this week’s school board meeting in Loyalsock Township.  According to  North Central PA dot com, Lynn Frey takes the seat previously held by Valerie Komarnicki who left the board last month.  The board held a special meeting earlier in the week for the interviews of the candidates for the position.  In addition, a new eSports coach was hired by the school. Benjamin Lorson, the district’s athletic director said an eSports team could be competing for Loyalsock by the end of the year.

DWELL ORPHAN CARE OPENS HOPE CHEST IN BLOOMSBURG

Williamsport based Dwell Orphan care, a non-profit organization that supports children in foster care, has opened a second Hope Chest Foster Closet in Bloomsburg.  The new location of the Hope Chest Foster Closet offers new and like new clothing, hygiene essesntials, new shoes and toys for kids entering the foster system, is at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg.  Administrators for Dwell say having a facilities like this in multiple locations gives resources to more families who can be foster families for longer.  Get information from their Market Street office in Williamsport, or at DwellOrphanCare.org.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
HS Football
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week Thursday

Muncy 21             South Williamsport 14

HS Football Tonight 7pm

WYOMING VALLEY WEST VS WILLIAMSPORT

DANVILLE VS MONTOURSVILLE

SHAMOKIN VS JERSEY SHORE

MONTGOMERY VS CANTON

MOUNT CARMEL VS HUGHESVILLE

MILTON VS BLOOMSBURG

LOYALSOCK VS LEWISBURG

WARRIOR RUN VS MIDD-WEST

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VS SELINSGROVE

MIFFLINBURG VS SHIKELLAMY

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA VS CENTRAL COLUMBIA

NFL Thursday Night
Colts 12              Broncos 9

NFL Sunday
Giants play the Green Bay Packers 9:30 AM on Sunday from London on NFL Network
Other Sunday games 1pm… Pittsburgh and Buffalo, Dolphins come to play the Jets, Cowboys are in Los Angeles to play the Rams.  Cincinnati is in Baltimore for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 on NBC.

MLB
Wildcard games start today
American League – Tampa Bay is in Cleveland for their Game 1at 12:07pm  on ESPN
Seattle and Toronto is at 4:07pm on ESPN,
Phillies are in St. Louis for the National League Wildcard Game 1 at 2:07pm on ABC, and San Diego play the Mets at 8:07pm on ESPN

NASCAR fined Kevin Harvick for modifications found on his Ford at Talladega. Crew chief Rodney Childers is suspended for the next four races.
NASCAR Sunday
Week 6 of the playoffs
The Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Pre-race coverage starts at 1pm on the Twin Valleys Talk Radio Network