FATAL ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN I-80 WEST

It was a multiple vehicle rear-end accident that shut down I-80 westbound last night before 7pm in Greene Township about a mile from the Loganton exit 185.  According to State Police, in the area of the construction zone warning near mile marker 186.6, a driver from Brooklyn New York rear-ended the vehicle in front of them as a result of slowing down from construction traffic, that vehicle was pushed into a fully loaded commercial bus with 55 passengers, which crashed into the truck in front of them and that vehicle hit the 5^th one in front of them.  The driver from New York was the person who Clinton County Coroner pronounced dead at the scene, no word from police yet on their identity, but troopers say the victim was not wearing a seatbelt.  Traffic was rerouted for several hours but westbound I-80 re-opened about 3:30am this morning.

AMISH MEN INJURED IN FALL

Two men who were repairing a roof at a business in Oval escaped serious injury yesterday around 3pm, after the trusses they were standing on while working, suddenly gave way.  According to the Sun Gazette, the two, who were Amish, were working at Wild Rose Concrete when the scaffold collapsed and they fell through the section they stood on 24 feet to a concrete floor below.  They were transported to Geisinger Jersey Shore and each only suffered minor injuries. Witnesses say the outcome of the Limestone Township accident could have been much worse.

FLAG BURNING CEREMONY TONIGHT

It’s Flag Day!  The annual flag retirement service will be held tonight at 7pm in Northumberland.  According to media outlets, Boy Scouts will be on hand at the American Legion Post 44, at 301 Point Township Drive, to assist the leadership of the American Legion Post, the auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion, in burning of the American flags that have been brought in for retirement.  The Point Township Fire Department will monitor the burning and the ashes will be retained so they can be buried after the event.

WINNERS IN 2022 SOAPBOX DERBY

Williamsport’s Soapbox derby took place in downtown Williamsport last Saturday and two young women won the two divisions for 2022.  According to the Sun Gazette, 9 year old Grace Stoltz won the stock division, and 9 year old Alivia Lukowsky won the super stock division.  They will now join the other local champions who earned a trip to Akron, Ohio this summer for the 84^th FirstEnergy All American Soap Box Derby, July 23^rd.  The world Championship features a whole week of festival activities for champions and their families.

HEARING CHANGED AGAIN FOR ALLEGED SUNBURY SHOOTER

The man accused of shooting a victim at a local convenience store May 19^th who was found by US Marshalls five days later in Philadelphia after he fled the scene in Sunbury, has had his preliminary hearing date changed again after two previous rescheduled court dates.  According to the Daily Item, 23 year old Ajani Munsh-Ousha Uhuru will face Sunbury District Judge Mike Toomey June 24^th at 1:30 in the Northumberland County Courthouse.  His father Ajani Munsh-Uche Uhuru was also charged with felonies in the same case for attempting to conceal the getaway car the day of the shooting when the younger Uhuru was being sought by police.  30 year old Kareem Jakes who was allegedly shot by Uhuru after an argument inside the Penn Jersey Food Mart, died at the scene.  Both suspects are in the Northumberland County Prison.

HOUSE FIRE IN NISBET

A fire in Nisbet caused about 70 thousand dollars worth of damage at an East Village Drive home yesterday morning.  According to the Sun Gazette, Suzanne and Donald Butters were alerted to a fire in their home by smoke detectors and escaped at about 6:50am.  Volunteers from Nisbet, DuBoistown, nippenose Valley, South Williamsport and Woodward Township worked the scene where the state fire marshal determined the blaze to be accidental caused by careless smoking.   

ROAD WORK WILL SLOW FESTIVAL TRAFFIC IN RENOVO

Expect travel delays through Renovo this week as Clinton County PennDOT says there will be crews performing sealcoat work along Tamarack Road from Route 120 to the Potter County line.  Those traveling to the Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass fest at the Quiet Oaks Campground this Thursday through Saturday should expect delays and slower traffic, so plan accordingly.  Crews will be working on Rt 144 from 7am to 7pm each day.

FOOD PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER FOR THE FOOD INSECURE

Children and their caretakers can take advantage of summer food assistance programs now that the school year is over and some families face serious food insecurity during summer break.  According to Feed America, 22 million children experience summer hunger and the Department of Agriculture, Department of Education and Department of Health of PA each have programs that provide nutrition, make enrichment activities available during the break and provide backpack programs.  There are also state food programs for seniors or seniors taking care of children such as the PA Senior Food Box Program that provides food to supplement the caregiver’s regular groceries, or Meals on Wheels programs are available through area agencies on aging.

SPORTS

Three District 4 teams still alive for their State Championship matchups!
PIAA Varsity Baseball State Semifinals
Class 5A             Selinsgrove 2      Archbishop Wood 1
Friday –Selinsgrove vs Bethel Park -Medlar Field, Lubrano Park, Penn State University @ 4:30

PIAA Varsity Softball State Semifinals
Class 1A              Montgomery 9   Glendale 0
Thursday-Montgomery vs Dubois Central Catholic –  Beard Field, Nittany Lions Softball Park, Penn State University @11am
Class 3A             Lewisburg 7        Palmerston 2
Thursday – Lewisburg vs Avonworth – Beard Field, Nittany Lions Softball Park, Penn State University @1:30pm

NBA
Warriors 104      Celtics 94  – Golden State leads 3-2
NBA Thursday Game 6 in Boston @9pm on ABC

NHL Tomorrow Stanley Cup Final –  Lightning vs Avalanche  Game 1 @8pm on ABC and ESPN+ in Denver.

MLB
Braves 9              Nationals 5
Phillies 3             Marlins 2
Blue Jays 11       Orioles 1
Cardinal 7           Pirates 5
Reds 5                 Diamondbacks 4

POLICE CHASE LANDS A CITY WOMAN IN JAIL FOR 6^TH DUI

A Williamsport woman is facing her 6^th DUI charge after she led police in a dangerous pursuit through the city about 4pm Tuesday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 42 year old April Mohn drove her Volkswagen Jetta through several red lights and stop signs starting from the 700 block of Hepburn Street.  Police stopped the chase on Memorial Avenue due to school children being in the area, but an officer located Mohn a few minutes later on Light Street when she drove down a dead end.  They took Mohn into custody after she kicked and swore at officers and told them she was drunk, and they found a half bottle of vodka in the car.  She faces felony fleeing police, assault charges, DUI and other traffic violations.  A judge determined she was unfit for arraignment and was committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 50 thousand dollar bail.

POLICE LOOKING FOR MEN COMMITTING STRING OF THEFTS

Police say they are looking for two men who are committing thefts across Pennsylvania, including incidents in Blair County and recently in Centre County May 26^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say the men have stolen wallets in several cities and used the cards inside those wallets to make large purchases.  Investigators say the pair were driving a white sedan when they left the Giant Food store in State College last month. If you have any information about the pair, contact the State College Police Department – Or contact Officer Nicholas Graves at 814-234-7150.

WASD KEEPING TAX RATE THE SAME NEXT YEAR

The Williamsport Area School Board has approved a hold in raising district property taxes for 2022-2023, keeping the real estate millage at 17.24 as well as keeping the earned income tax at 1.5% and transfer tax at .5%.  Other breaks for some homeowners could be an opportunity to benefit from the Homestead Property Inclusion Act if they qualify, and all families benefit from the board approving the district’s participation in the Community Eligibility meal program; which allows students to have free breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.

PA HITS HIGH MARK FOR GAS

The average price for a gallon of gasoline has gone over $5 a gallon in Pennsylvania.  According to AAA, the average now is the highest ever recorded for unleaded at $5.04.  In Lycoming County the average price for gas just over $5.02.  Warren County has the lowest average price today at just over 4 dollars and 90 cents per gallon. Nationally the average right now is at $4.96.

FATAL CRASH IN ELYSBURG

Traffic was tied up for hours Tuesday after a fatal head-on crash happened along Route 487 near Route 54. According to the Daily Item, witnesses say a man driving a black Jetta eastbound on West Valley Avenue in Elysburg swerved into the westbound lane and struck a man driving a green Toyota Tundra who tried to avoid the impact.  The man in the Jetta was declared deceased by the Clinton County Coroner who arrived on the scene.  The driver of the Toyota was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, but no word on his condition today.  Ralpho Township police will release the names of the victims following a conclusion of the investigation of the crash.

BILL PROHIBITS SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR TRANSGENDER WOMEN

A Republican sponsored bill that prohibits transgender women from participating in women’s sports passed 30 to 20 in the Pennsylvania Senate this week.  The bill that opponents say will harm vulnerable young people now goes to the House.  Those who support the legislation say the bill levels the playing field for students. A spokesperson for Governor Wolf said he would veto the bill if it got to his desk.  According to Penn Live, a dozen other states have enacted legislation that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.

FIRST BIDS REJECTED IN GRAFIUS RUN DESIGN PROJECT

Williamsport City’s engineer, Jon Sander, has rejected proposals from six engineering design firms after it was shown that the footprint of basins that would keep flood waters from overwhelming Grafius Run would be too big.  The advertisement for bids for the 3.2 million dollar budgeted project will be re-run until July 22^nd.  Engineers will need to propose a design for two flood control basins that would contain peak floods and allow the water from a 50 to 100 year storm to flow out slowly.  Funding is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act for the overall project.

BILL REQUIRES NOTIFICATION FOR EZ-PASS CUSTOMERS

A bill requiring the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to notify E-ZPass holders of     v-toll fees they incur as they use the commonwealth’s highway system has passed.  According to WHTM in Harrisburg, a 10 dollar fee – or a v-toll – is charged when a car goes through the toll plaza without a transponder being detected.  House Bill 2139 passed unanimously in the house 203-0 and now goes to the Senate.  The bill could also increase penalties for those who don’t pay or evade tolls.  In 2021 more than 200 thousand customers were charged the v-toll fee without being aware of it.

REPUBLICAN US SENATE SEAT RECOUNT COMPLETE IN PA

Dr. Mehmet Oz defeated Lycoming County favorite, David McCormick by 951 votes in the US Sentate Republican Primary after the official recount was competed yesterday.  According to PennLive, the final count was Oz with 419 thousand 999 votes to McCormick’s 419 thousand 48 votes.  McCormick conceded the race last Friday evening after his attempt at recounting the votes county by county was not closing the gap between him and Oz.  There was a 21 vote difference between the first count and the recount.  1.3 million votes were cast in the Pennsylvania Primary May 17^th.

SPORTS

PIAA Varsity Baseball State Quarterfinal Playoffs
TODAY
Class 2A South Williamsport vs Everett at Cedar Cliff HS – Camp Hill 4:30 PM
Class 3A Central Columbia vs Lancaster Catholic at Wenger Field -Fredericksburg 6:30pm
TOMORROW
Class 4A Montoursville vs Monsignor Bonner at Cumberland Valley HS – Mechanicsburg 4pm

P I-AA Varsity Softball State Quarterfinal Playoffs
TODAY
Class 1A          Montgomery vs Faith Christian Academy at Central Columbia HS – Bloomsburg 4pm
Class 2A          South Williamsport vs Claysburg Kimmel at Milesburg Little League Complex 3 PM
Class 3A          Bald Eagle Area vs Deer Lakes – Saint Francis University 4:30 PM
                        Lewisburg vs Kutztown  – Pine Grove Area HS 5 PM
Class 5A          Central Mountain vs Armstrong at Saint Francis University 2 PM
Class 6A          Williamsport vs North Penn at Wilkes University at noon

NBA Finals Game 3
Celtics 116          Warriors 100
– Boston leads the series 2-1 … Next NBA match-up Friday night in Boston 9 PM on ABC for Game 4
 
NHL Tonight
Lightning and Rangers play the East final Game 5 @8 PM  on ESPN/ ESPN+ tied up 2-2

MLB
Tigers 3               Pirates 1
Diamondback 7 Reds 0
Marlins 2            Nationals 1
Guardians 4        Rangers 0
Twins 8               Yankees 1
Phillies 10           Brewers 0
Padres 13            Mets 2
Cubs and Orioles were postponed due to rain – make-up game in August

LOCAL GROUP ASKS COMMISSIONERS FOR RECOUNT OF 2020

Citing the accuracy of the recount in the 2022 primary elections for the GOP U.S. Senate race, Lycoming County Director of Elections, Forrest Lehman, defended the integrity of the election process in Lycoming County this week.  According to the Sun Gazette,  a group of concerned citizens asked the Lycoming County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday, to fully audit the outcome of the 2020 election after they gathered a petition from more than 1100 citizens who also feel the election was compromised The group also asked for other changes including removing voting machines from elections and hand counts at every precinct going forward.  Lycoming County officials agreed to look at any viable evidence of election laws being broken and said they would forward anything found to the district attorney.

HOMICIDE CHARGES FOR SNYDER COUNTY MAN HELD FOR COURT

Homicide charges have been held for court this week for 33 year old Brad Bailor, the Snyder County man who is accused of killing Leslie Bailor, his estranged wife, in their home last April. According to court records from a hearing Tuesday, he may waive a court appearance in July that will place him on a list to begin pre-trial criminal proceedings in September.  The District Attorney told media outlets that he has not decided if he will seek the death penalty for Bailor.  He remains in Snyder County prison with no bail.

LANE CLOSURES IN SUNBURY SUNDAY

There will be a weekend lane closure on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Sunbury this Sunday, June 12.  According to PennDOT, the northbound lanes of the bridge will be closed between Route 147 in Sunbury and Routes in Shamokin Dam so that crews can clear debris from under the bridge between the hours of 6am and 5pm.  Detours will be in place for those traveling on northbound Route 61 – taking Route 147 north and Route 11 south back to 11/15.  Southbound 61 will have restrictions in the left passing lane.

NEW WASD SCHOOL BOUNDARIES ONLINE

Any parent wishing to review the boundaries for primary schools in the Williamsport Area School District has access to it today through the district website.  It was recently announced that the Stevens Primary School would close June 30^th, causing almost 300 students and staff to relocate to other facilities.  The online finder site allows families to enter their address and the school they will attend shows on the screen.  Go to wasd.org under the ‘My District’ tab.

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULTING OFFICERS

A Woodward Township woman was taken into custody after she allegedly assaulted officers who were assisting with removing a child from unsafe conditions in her homeon Sunday.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 28 year old Ravynne Kelsey of Trout Run injured the officers in her home when Clinton County Children and Youth Services were there for the children.  Kelsey was charged with felony aggravated assault and resisting arrest.  She is in Clinton County Prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bond, and has a preliminary hearing June 14^th.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT FOR SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

The former superintendent for the Canton School district, Dr. Eric Briggs’, has been approved as the new South Williamsport School District Superintendent at the school board meeting Monday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, the first day of  Briggs’ 5-year 140 thousand a year contract begins July 1^st.  Former South Williamsport Superintendent, Dr. Mark Stamm will begin the new chapter in his career next month as the Superintendent of East Lycoming School District.

GOVERNOR WOLF TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID

Mentioning his gratitude for having gotten the COVID -19 booster shot, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID again, according to his Twitter account.  This is the second time the governor has tested positive.  COVID number increased for the past couple weeks but have recently trended downward with the Pennsylvania Department of Health recording approximately 24 thousand cases in the Commonwealth down from approximately 29 thousand cases last week. 

SPECIAL NEEDS JOB FAIR NEXT WEEK

PA Career Link in Sunbury is holding a Special Needs Job Fair Next Thursday at the Susquehanna Valley Mall.  Those with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to come if they are seeking employment.  It is a free event and it is open to the public.  The Arc Susquehanna Valley coordinated with the office of the 108^th district State Representative, Lynda Schlegel Culver to bring the job fair to the area.  Some companies which will be represented include Associates for Training and Development, Amazon.com, Custom Container Solutions, Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, First Commonwealth Bank, Pinpoint Federal Credit Union, Senior Helpers, Steve Shannon Tire and Auto Centers, Strong Spas, T-Ross Brothers Construction, Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc., Weis Markets and YES to the Future.  Call PA Career Link in Sunbury for details 570-988-7301.

SPORTS

PIAA Varsity Baseball State Quarterfinal Playoffs
Thursday, June 9
Class 2A South Williamsport vs Everett at Cedar Cliff HS – Camp Hill 4:30 PM
Class 3A Central Columbia vs Lancaster Catholic at Wenger Field -Fredericksburg 6:30pm
Friday June 10
Class 4A Montoursville vs Monsignor Bonner at Cumberland Valley HS – Mechanicsburg 4pm
P I-AA Varsity Softball State Quarterfinal Playoffs
Thursday, June 9
Class 1A          Montgomery vs Faith Christian Academy at Central Columbia HS – Bloomsburg 4pm
Class 2A          South Williamsport vs Claysburg Kimmel at Milesburg Little League Complex 3 PM
Class 3A          Bald Eagle Area vs Deer Lakes – Saint Francis University 4:30 PM
                        Lewisburg vs Kutztown  – Pine Grove Area HS 5 PM
Class 5A          Central Mountain vs Armstrong at Saint Francis University 2 PM
Class 6A          Williamsport vs North Penn at Wilkes University at noon

NHL
Lightning 4         Rangers 1  East Final Game 4 series tied up 2-2
NHL Saturday
Rangers and Lightning 8 PM on ESPN and ESPN+ – Game 6

NBA
Golden State’s in Boston tonight for Game 3 of the NBA Finals @9pm on ABC their series is tied up 1-1
MLB
Game 1      Guardians 6        Rangers 3
Game 2      Ranger 6              Guardians 3
                    Marlins 12          Nationals 2
                   Orioles 9             Cubs 3
                   Tigers 5               Pirates 3
                   Braves 3              A’s 2
                   Yankees 10         Twins 4
                   Phillies 3             Brewers 2
                   Red Sox 6           Angels 5
                   Padres 7              Mets 0

ELDERLY MAN RESCUED FROM SMOKE FILLED HOME

An elderly man was rescued Saturday from a house fire after an ember sparked the blaze during his use of a torch to burn weeds from his property. A volunteer fireman and two other individuals helped the man living on Pennsylvania Avenue in  Loyalsock Township about 4:30pm. According to the Sun Gazette the man was unable to make his way out of a back bedroom and the house was filling with smoke, but he was not injured.  The man, whose name was not released, was able to return to his home later in the evening after the fire was extinguished. Williamsport, and Montoursville assisted Loyalsock Township with the fire.  

PITTSBURGH MAN FACES RAPE CHARGES IN WILLIAMSPORT

A Pittsburgh man is facing felony counts of rape, unlawful contact of a minor and other charges, after an accuser made claims of abuse during Williamsport police investigations in 2018 through 2020.  According to North Central PA dot com, 22 year old Jared Mychal Thompson, waived his preliminary hearing on Friday in Lycoming County Court.  On May 10th, Thompson’s bail was changed from $250,000 monetary to unsecured. Thompson posted it and was released from the Lycoming County Prison pending his upcoming court appearances.

McCORMICK CONCEDES TO DR. OZ

Candidate for U.S. Senate seat, David McCormick conceded to Dr. Mehmet Oz. Lycoming County’s pick for the Republican nomination for the seat vacated by Senator Pat Toomey bowed out of the race Friday night in Pittsburgh.  McCormick made the decision after two-and-a-half weeks of waiting out final counts in a close Pennsylvania primary, unofficial totals still had Oz leading in the Commonwealth by 972 votes.  McCormick is now supporting Oz in the general election campaign against Democratic nominee John Fetterman.

GARY BROWN HONORED IN WILLIAMSPORT

Former Williamsport Millionaire, Penn State Nittany Lion and NFL star Gary Brown was remembered in a Celebration of Life service at Williamsport High School on Saturday. Several football greats attended the ceremony. Former Penn State legend Blair Thomas, current New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, and Current Dallas Cowboy running back Ezekiel Elliott were just some of the attendees at the event to pay their respects to Brown.

MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AFTER BAR FIGHT

A local bar fight means one Williamsport man will now face the charges after he waived his preliminary hearing.  According to the Sun Gazette, 50 year old Otis Anderson allegedly struck 71 year old Frank Scarfo in the head with a glass mug at a West Fourth Street bar on May 7^th at about 11:30pm. Anderson was charged with aggravated assault and harassment charges and initially jailed but he was released on bail.  Scarfo was treated for his injuries at UPMC Williamsport.

WILKES-BARRE MAN ARRESTED IN MONTOURSVILLE

Police have arrested a Wilkes Barre man after they searched his vehicle and came up with heroin, methamphetamine, and firearms May 24^th  in Montoursville.  According to North Central PA.com 30 year old Tyrea O. Golden, was stopped by police on N. Montour Street and ran from the scene when officers found narcotics in his pocket.  Golden was later apprehended and taken into custody and charged with numerous misdemeanors and traffic offenses along with the felony drug and gun charges.  He was denied bail, but will face Judge Gary Whiteman June 6^th.

MASTRIANO VOLUNTEERS TO SIT FOR FBI

 Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor has voluntarily offered to sit for an interview again with the committee investigation the January 6^th attack on the US Capitol.  According to KDKA, Doug Mastriano, a retired Army Colonel had met with the FBI last year and was cleared for his alleged involvement the day of the insurrection.  The committee asked Mastirano’s lawyer for documents through a subpoena in February which lawmakers say they need as they gather as much testimony and evidence as possible before Public hearings begin this week.

NEW DEAN OF NURSING AT PENN COLLEGE

The Pennsylvania College of Technology has promoted one of its assistant deans to the top position. Valerie A. Myers, was appointed to succeed Sandra L. Richmond, who is returning to the teaching ranks at the school. Myers has been a nurse, educator and administrator for 14 years and has spent the last four as the Assistant Dean of Nursing. Myers begins her new duties as Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences on July 1^st.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 Varsity Baseball State Tournament Playoffs  today
Class AAAA
Montoursville vs Wyoming area at Wilkes 4:30 PM
Class AA
 South Williamsport vs Holy Cross at Scranton University 4:30 PM.

PIAA D4 Varsity Softball
Class 6A
Haverford vs Williamsport in Elm Park today at 4:30pm
Class AAA
Lewisburg and Palisades 4 PM , TBA location
Class AA
Elk lake vs South Williamsport at Elm Park at 4:30pm

Muncy vs Johnsonburg at Saint Mary’s 1 PM today,
Class A
Tri Valley vs Montgomery at Central Columbia 5 PM today
Cowanesque Valley vs old Forge at Scranton University 1 PM today

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters are back in Williamsport Friday night to play the State College spikes at 6:35 PM

Semi Pro Men’s Soccer
Williamsport City Lions 6  Philadelphia Lone Stars 1
Semi-pro women’s Soccer
West Chester United FC 4 Williamsport City Lions 3

NBA Finals
Warriors  107  Celtics 88 – the series tied up 1-1
NBA Next Matchup
Wednesday night in Boston for the NBA finals Game 3 9 PM on ABC


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Lightning 3 Rangers 2 – East final Game 3 Rangers lead 2-1
NHL tonight in the West Final Game 4 between Avalanche and Oilers on TNT at 8 PM – Colorado leads 3-0

MLB from yesterday
Yankees 5           Tigers 4
Phillies 9             Angels 7
Pirates 3              Diamondbacks 0
Guardians 3        Orioles 2
Giants 5               Marlins 1
Nationals 5         Reds 4
Braves 8              Rockies 7
Mets 5                 Dodgers 4

NASCAR
Joey Logano got the checkered flag in overtime in the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois –
2^nd – Kyle Busch, 3^rd –  Kurt Busch, 4^th – Ryan Blaney, and Aric Almirola in 5^th

DRUGS SEIZED FROM SPRUCE STREET HOME

A Williamsport man has been arrested for felony possession with intent to deliver after police seized a large amount of prescription drugs, fentanyl and opioids at a home on Spruce Street on Tuesday.  According to court records, 60 year old Charles Edward Johnson tried to tell officers the drugs were for his personal use, but police note none of the narcotics taken from his home had any prescription information. Their street value was estimated at approximately 22 thousand dollars.  Johnson has been jailed at Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail.

MIDDLEBURG WOMAN STEALS FROM RELATIVE

A Snyder County jury has convicted a Middleburg woman of taking money from an elderly relative as she acted as her power of attorney.  According to the Daily Item, 55 year old, Debbie Beachel made withdrawals in excess of 30 thousand dollars from the relative’s bank accounts between 2016 and 2018.  Police say they were contacted by family members after the family noticed large amounts of money going missing.  The jury decided that Beachel violated her duty as power of attorney.  Sentencing will be held on a future date.

COUNTERFEIT MONEY COULD BE IN DANVILLE

Fake currency that says “for motion picture use only” could be circulating in the Danville area.  According to the Danville Business Alliance phony $100 bills were found along Route 54 in Riverside and Danville police are investigating and have issued an advisory to area consumers.  If you see paper money along the road do not pick it up, but you can contact police.  Businesses are advised to make sure they use counterfeit bill detection pens during transactions with bigger bills.

LYCOMING COUNTY GOP SENATE RECOUNT COMPLETE

Lycoming County’s Director of Elections, Forrest Lehman told the Commissioners this week that they have completed the required recount of votes in the US Senate Republican Primary and that the results are accurate and the system is working correctly, according to the Sun Gazette. McCormick garnered 36.2% of the vote in Lycoming County opposed to Oz’s 31%, however in all of Pennsylvania, that difference is much smaller. As of the first unofficial count, the two candidates are within 900 votes of each other.  The recount should be complete across the commonwealth as of June 8. 

NO CAUSE FOUND IN KULPMONT FIRES

Northumberland fire officials say the fire that badly damaged four double homes in Kulpmont early Wednesday has been ruled undetermined.  According to North Central Pa dot com, 22 people have been left homeless after the two-alarm fire began after 1:30am Wednesday along the back of a home Spruce Street and and spread between the narrowly spaced houses along Wheatley Avenue.  About 60 firefighters from four counties arrived to fight the blaze.   The Red Cross has been called in to assist the displaced families.

MAN CHARGED FOR STABBING RESIDENT WITH A FORK

A Sunbury man has been charged with disorderly conduct after an argument in an upper Augusta home led to him stabbing a resident there in the hand with a fork.  According to Court records, 18 year old Keigan Reinard allegedly threatened two residents May 24^th and police responded.  Reinard has been charged with disorderly conduct as well as first-degree misdemeanor terroristic threats and simple assault, plus harassment.

COUPLE ARRESTED AT MONTOURSVILLE WALMART

Police arrested a man and woman at the Montoursville Wal-Mart Sunday. The woman, 36 year old Stephanie Louiz of Corning, NY, was seen on surveillance taking a wallet from a store employee’s car.  She then entered the store while the driver of the Jeep Patriot in which they arrived, waited for her.  Police were called to investigate that theft and found Smith still parked next to the victim’s car.  Police found out the Jeep was stolen and took Smith into custody.  Louiz was arrested inside the store’s electronics department.  She was found with the victim’s wallet in her possession and with a small amount of drugs and drug paraphernalia in her purse.  Both were incarcerated at Lycoming County Prison.

GAS PRICES A LITTLE LOWER

There’s a little relief in gas prices.  Average prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging four dollars and 75 cents a gallon today, according to GasBuddy.com.  The survey of over 5 thousand stations in Pennsylvania determines that average. Prices in Pennsylvania are 41.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand a dollar 59 a gallon higher than a year ago. The cheapest station in Pennsylvania was priced at $4.15/g yesterday in Chester County.

SPORTS

MLB Draft League Opening Night in Williamsport
Crosscutters 2     State College Spikes 0

NCAA FOOTBALL

AJ Locke, a quarterback from Hicksville, New York, announced he has committed to Penn State Class of 2023 as a preferred walk-on, with a message on his Twitter account yesterday.  However, sources say, leading quarterback from the April Blue White game last year, Drew Allar, could be the next in line to lead the Penn State offense.

NBA
Celtics 120          Warriors 108
NBA Finals – Sunday – Boston at Golden State @8 PM on ABC for Game 2 – Boston up 1

NHL
Avalanche 4        Oilers 0 West Final Game 2 Colorado up 2
NHL Tonight – Tampa Bay is in New York to play the Rangers in the East Final Game 2 – Rangers up 1

MLB
Game 1 – Yankees 6 Angels 1
Game 2 – Yankees 2 Angels 1
Reds 8                 Nationals 1
Mariners 7          Orioles 6
Braves 13            Rockies 6
Dodgers 2           Mets 0

TENNIS
French Open
American Coco Gauff ranked at #23, completed a 6-3, 6-1 victory over 59th ranked Martina Trevisan of Italy, which places her in her first Grand Slam final at the age of 18. She’ll be back at Roland Garros Saturday to face #1 Iga Swiatek from Poland for the Championship.