MAN ASSAULTS PREGNANT WOMAN

A Mount Carmel area man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled and bit a pregnant woman inside a vehicle.  According to media outlets, witnesses say, 21 year old Julio Omar Rivera-Lopez, reached across the driver’s seat of his vehicle and grabbed the pregnant woman’s throat while the vehicle was parked in Coal township. Officers said they observed marks on the accuser’s neck and teeth marks on her leg, allegedly from Rivera-Lopez also biting her. He has been charged with second degree felony strangulation, second degree misdemeanor simple assault and harassment, and is in jail in lieu of $1,000 monetary bail. His preliminary hearing is June 7th.

75 YEAR SEXUAL ASSAULT SENTENCE

A Montgomery man was sentenced to a minimum of 75 years after being found guilty of multiple felonies in a November 2019 sexual assault. According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Collin Scott Reid was sentenced this week at the Lycoming County Courthouse. Reid was found guilty of multiple felonies that included aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, forcible compulsion, and statutory sexual assault, along with other misdemeanors.

LYCOMING COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PLEAD GUILTY FOR CAPITOL BREACH

Two Lycoming County residents that allegedly participated in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol building are expected to enter guilty pleas next month. According to online reports,  Mark R. Aungst, of South Williamsport and Tammy A. Bronsburg, of Williamsport, will have a phone conference on June 27 with District of Columbia federal Judge Reggie B. Walton, according to court records. Attorneys for the pair, entered their intent to plead guilty to the misdemeanor charges May 23. At least 846 individuals have been charged for breaching the Capitol.  Brian Gunderson from Centre County also had been charged for his alleged involvement.

NEW TREASURER FOR WILLIAMSPORT

There is a new treasurer for the City of Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, Kevin Mackey – no relation to Councilman Jon Mackey – received the appointment and was approved by council on Thursday night. Mackey replaces outgoing treasurer Nicholas Grimes, who submitted his letter of resignation on April 15, and has since accepted a job offer at Keystone Central School District. Grimes had served as treasurer since 2015.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DISTURBANCE

A Williamsport woman caused a disturbance at a Grampian Blvd apartment complex last Thursday night and was arrested by city police. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 30 year old Brandy Jean Little who lives on Almond Street was yelling expletives at an ex-boyfriend driving around the parking lot in his vehicle following a domestic altercation.  She refused to leave the area and tampered with her restraints in the cruiser when State Troopers responded to the call and detained her.  Little was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness

SERIOUS INJURIES FOR MILTON MAN IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH

A Milton man sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Northumberland County.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 65 year old Christopher Smith lost control of his bike when traveling north on Susquehanna Trail south of the intersection with Rovendale Drive.  Smith tilted left making contact with the asphalt which threw him.  He was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and was in the ICU Monday according to hospital officials.  

ROADWORK IN SHAMOKIN DAM

Penn DOT says there will be roadwork for the remainder of this week in Shamokin Dam.  According to a press release, there will be lane restrictions for about a mile and a half on Route 11/15 near Monroe Marketplace.  The lanes will have crews between the hours of 9 and 5 today through Friday between Runyan Road and Stetler Avenue. 

GOLD STAR MONUMENT DEDICATED IN WILLIAMSPORT

The Gold Star Family Monument was dedicated Saturday at the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial park Saturday at the annual Memorial Day weekend event.  According to the Sun Gazette, the monument is now a permanent fixture in the park on Wahoo Drive that is included as a memorial to all fallen military men and women in all branches.  A special tribute was mentioned for Bart and Constance Howard, the Gold Star parents of  Lance Cpl. Abram Howard, of Williamsport, who was killed in action in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan.  Veterans Memorial Park commission chairman and Korean war veteran, Howard Wilt said more monuments for  the park are being planned; including recognition for those earning a Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross and Congressional Medal of Honor.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Baseball
Class AAAA Championship
          Montoursville 15         Danville 0
Today Varsity Baseball Championships
Class AA
             Muncy and South Williamsport -Bowman field @3pm
Class AAA
            Central Columbia and Hughesville – Bowman Field @5pm

PIAA Varsity Softball Championships
Class AA Championship
          Williamsport 3             Muncy 2

Today Varsity Softball Championships
Class AAA
Central Columbia and Lewisburg 3 PM at Elm Park
Class AAAA
Jersey shore and Shamokin – Elm Park @4:30  
Class A
Cowanesque Valley and Montgomery – Elm Park @4:30pm

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Rangers 6            Hurricanes 2 – Rangers win the series 4-3
NHL Tonight
Oilers and Avalanche – Denver at 8 PM on TNT Game 1 of the West Finals  

NBA Sunday
Celtics 100  Heat 96  – advancing Boston to their first NBA finals since 2010
NBA Finals Game 1 – Thursday, June 2 at 9 PM on ABC between the Celtics and the Golden State Warriors  

MLB
Giants 5               Phillies 4/10 innings
Guardians 7        Royals 3
Orioles 10           Red Sox 0
Mets 13               Nationals 5
Pirate 6                Dodgers 5

NASCAR from Sunday
Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Busch in overtime to get the checkered flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Coca-Cola 600 Sunday followed by Kevin Harvick in 3^rd,  Chase Briscoe 4^th, and 5^th Christopher Bell

MAN JAILED FOR SHAKING INFANT

An infant remains hospitalized in an undetermined condition after a Cogan Station man allegedly shook the 5-month old which caused traumatic brain injury.  According to North Central Pa dot com, police say on April 30^th,  31 year old Owen W. Moore was in the care of the baby and a 3 year old at a home in Gregg Township, when he called 911 to report the baby was unresponsive.  First responders attempted resuscitation and then transported the infant to Evangelical, but she was then transferred to Geisinger, where pediatricians determined she suffered from physical trauma and fractures on her foot and leg, which are consistent with abuse.  Moore has been charged with felony aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children, and went to the Union County Jail this week in lieu of 25 thousand dollars monetary bail.

LITTLE LEAGUE REACHES OUT TO EXTENDED FAMILY IN TEXAS

The people of Little League International made an effort this week to comfort its extended baseball community in Uvalde, Texas, who’s loss of 19 elementary school children in a school shooting included several little league players.  According to the Sun Gazette, Little league officials connected Texas families with counseling and assistance for children experiencing trauma using resources through  a licensed psychologist from Georgia on the board of Little League International.  Lycoming County Commissioner Scott Metzger alsp told the paper that he spoke with the president of Little League in Uvalde, Jesus Suarez, Jr.,  to express sympathy and support for the families there.  The Chairman of Little League International’s Board of directors is from Texas.

NOMINATION FOR JERSEY SHORE TEACHER

A ninth grade English teacher at Jersey Shore Area School District has been nominated for Pennsylvania Teacher of the year for 2023.  According to a press release, Mrs Brooke Menzen has taught for only ten years , but she is a caring, effective teacher and she says she is grateful for all the people who has supported her since she began teaching.  The Pennsylvania Teacher of the year is awarded in May of each year.  Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the year for 2022 is Elizabeth Raff, a teacher at Penn Manor School District in Lancaster County.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE SATURDAY

There will be plenty of Susquehanna Valley Memorial Day observances this weekend, including the annual Lycoming County Veteran’s Memorial Service at Veteran’s Memorial Park.  According to the Sun Gazette, the memorial at West 4^th and Wahoo Drive will begins at 11am Saturday and features guest speaker retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Earl Hailston.  Earlier this week, a dedicated group of current and retired city volunteer firefighters adorned the 380 gravestones at the park with American flags.  There will be performances of patriotic music, taps and a rifle salute Saturday, along with the dedication of the New Gold Star Family Monument. 

JERSEY SHORE SCHOOL RESPONDS TO SOCIAL MEDIA GUN THREAT

A second incident involving a gun threat occurred at the Milton Area School District this week.  According to media outlets,  Wednesday reverse evacuation protocols were begun just before 1pm, after officials from the district got word of a social media post involving a gun was circulating among the students, and activities that were happening outside were brought indoors.  Milton Police conducted an investigation and say they interview the student responsible for the post.  On May 16^th another student brought a handgun and ammunition to school which prompted an investigation by local police.  Superintendent Dr. Cathy Keegan says even though there is no threat at this time, a police presence will remain on all the district campuses.

MURDER SUSPECT’S TRIAL MOVED

Due to security concerns the man accused of murdering a man inside a Sunbury convenience store last week will have his preliminary hearing at the Northumberland county Court house instead of the District Judge’s Courtroom.  According to the Daily Item, Ajani Uhuru will face Sunbury District Judge Mike Toomey June 7th, in Courtroom 1 at 1:30pm.  Uhuru was apprehended in the Philadelphia area earlier this week after he fled the scene of the murder. Uhuru’s father is also facing charges after he interferrred with the investigation by allegedly attempting to secure the vehicle that was used as a getaway car in the shooting.  Both men are in Northumberland County Jail.

LOCAL WEALTH MANAGER RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY

It’s the 13^th  year that Barbara B. Hudock, CEO and Founding Partner of Hudock Capital Group has been named as one of the highest-ranked financial advisors in the country, following her being recognized on Forbe’s Top Ten Women Wealth Advisors in Pennsylvania list.  According to North Central PA dot com, Forbes rankings are developed by SHOOK Research and chosen based upon an in-person interview, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced, and assets under management.  Hudock says their philosophy of strategic, philanthropic community support is a core value of the firm. 

POINT DRIVE IN CLOSING THIS SUMMER

If you purchased a season pass for the Point Drive in this year, you may be eligible for a partial refund because after 70 years, the theater is going to close at the end of July.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Point Drive in, which used to be called the Arrow drive in before 1957, will give refunds for family or couples passes purchased earlier this year. According to social media the theater will remain open on weekends through July with limited weekday hours due to circumstances beyond their control. 

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Baseball Championships

Class A Benton 3                  St. John Neumann 0  — Benton wins the Championship
Today
Class AAA Hughesville and central Columbia today –  Bowman Field @4:30
Tomorrow
Class AA  Muncy and Williamsport – Bowman field @11am
Class AAAA Montoursville and Danville tomorrow at 2 PM at Bowman Field

PIAA Distirct 4 Varsity Softball Championships
Today
Class AA South Williamsport and Muncy the Elm Park @4:30
Class AAAA Jersey Shore and Shamokin – Elm Park @ 4:30  
          Tues. May 31
Class AAA Central Columbia and Lewisburg – Elm Park @4:30
Class AAAA Cowanesque Valley and Montgomery – Elm Park @4:30

NBA
Warriors 120      Mavericks 110 Golden State wins the series 4-1
NBA Tonight
Miami is in Boston @8:30 on ESPN for the east finals Boston up 3-2

NHL
Hurricanes 3       Rangers 1 Carolina leads 3-2
Oilers 5               Flames 4 /OT   Edmonton wins the series 4-1 in the west
NHL Tonight
Blues and Avalanche are in Missouri at 8 PM on TNT Colorado leads 3-2

MLB
In their highest scoring day in 23 years, the Reds routed the Cubs 20 to 5
Yankees 7           Rays 2
Nationals 7         Rockies 3
Tigers 4               Guardians 3
Phillies 4             Braves 1
Brewers 4            Cardinals 3
Red Sox 16         White Sox 7

NO ARREST IN WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING

Williamsport Police have not yet made an arrest after a shooting on Elmira Street late Monday, killed one man and injured another across the street from where the crime took place. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 39 year old Malik Davis was fatally shot outside the home north of High Street, and that bullet ricocheted and went through a second floor window, injuring a resident there who was in the upper bedroom.  That man had only minor injuries and was not hospitalized.  Davis was pronounced dead at UPMC Williamsport just after midnight by the Lycoming County Coroner.  If you have info about the shooting, call Williamsport Police.

ROUTE 287 SHUTS DOWN FROM FATAL WRECK

A fatal accident shut down Route 287 in Mifflin Township last night just after 8pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, an eastbound water tank truck driver hit an embankment after failing to negotiate a curve near Dam Run Road, and Tiadaghton Valley Regional police were called in since it was first reported the wreck was in Cummings Township.  First responders pronounced the driver of the truck deceased at the scene.  Route 287 was shut down for several hours last night. 

CITY SAVED ON MEMORIAL POOL MAINTENANCE

The city of Williamsport has saved taxpayers about 20 thousand dollars by having their public works department make some of the upgrades to the Williamsport Memorial pool.  According to media outlets the pool has had some repairs to fix cracks and leaks, and will now see upgraded electric and LED lighting.  According to Mayor Derek Slaughter, the goal is to have the pool open by this weekend.  You can get a pool pass for the season by calling the Williamsport Recreation Department at (570) 326-6399.

GEISINGER EXTENDS VISITING HOURS

Visitation has been expanded across the entire Geisinger health System.  According a press release, starting this week, visiting hours are now 9am to 8pm.  There is no time limit for visitations, but Geisinger says that they only want two visitors at a patient’s bedside at a time.  Geisinger continues to enforce a mask policy for patients and visitors at their facilities, regardless of vaccination status.

SUSPECT FROM CITY SHOOTING LAST APRIL IN CUSTODY

The man who sheltered Ajani Uhuru, the Sunbury convenience store shooter, before US Marshals apprehended him in Philadelphia Monday afternoon, was brought back to Lycoming County to face firearms charges of his own.  According to the Sun Gazette, Daimeer Abdul Clark was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in an alley along West Fourth Street in Williamsport April 3^rd in which a stray shot struck a bystander who was later treated for his minor injuries.  District Judge William Solomon denied bail for Clark yesterday who faces numerous firearms, assault, and reckless endangerment charges here, as well as firearms charges in Philadelphia.

ARSON CHARGES FOR SHAMOKIN MAN

A man from Shamokin is facing arson charges after he allegedly set two separate fires earlier this month.  According to WNEP, Shamokin police say Joseph Boscolovich, Jr is the person who started a fire that destroyed a vacant house on South 7^th street in Shamokin on May 9^th, and then allegedly he set fire to a former bar at the corner of North 5^th and West Walnut streets on May 10^th.  When questioned by police, Boscolovich admitted to setting the fires and said he was tired of the abandoned buildings in the city.  He faces charges including arson, burglary, and risking a catastrophe.

PA FLAGS AT HALF STAFF UNTIL MARCH 28

Governor Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff until sunset next Saturday.  In accordance with a presidential order, the governor made the immediate invitation for all Pennsylvanians yesterday out of respect for the families who are suffering from the tragic school shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

RIVERKEEPER CLASSES ON THE HIAWATHA

There will be a variety of floating classroom opportunities on the Hiawatha Paddleboat in Williamsport with tickets available for summer sessions starting June 28^th.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association will hold classes through September addressing subjects like, aquatic mammals, aquatic flooding, photography, fish anatomy and microplastics, bats, invasive species and more.  Sessions start at 10am and registration is open to the public while supplies last. Get details at middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Baseball Playoffs
Class AA
Muncy 5                       Sayre 2
South Williamsport 3 Wyalusing 1
Muncie and South Williamsport advance to play at Bowman Field Saturday @11am
Class AAA
Central Columbia 9     Mount Carmel 1
Hughesville 7               Wellsboro 4
Hughesville and Central Columbia play Friday at Bowman Field @ 4:30 PM
D4 Playoff Baseball Games Today
Class AAAA – Montoursville plays Lewisburg at Central Columbia HS @6:30pm,
Danville and Midwest play @4pm at Central Columbia HS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball Playoffs
Class A
Cowanesque Valley 6 Canton 0
Montgomery 15                              Millville 0
Bucktail 4                              Sullivan County 0
Montgomery and Bucktail meet at Elm Park in Williamsport Thursday @3pm  
Class AA
South Williamsport 4           Northwest 0
Muncy 3                                 Wyalusing 0
South Williamsport plays Muncy @Elm Park in Williamsport Friday @4:30
Class AAA
North Penn Liberty 3            Bloomsburg 2
Liberty and Central Columbia meet at Elm Park Thursday @5pm
Loyalsock 6                           Montoursville 5
Class AAAA
Jersey Shore and Shamokin play @Elm Park in Williamsport Friday @4:30pm

NBA
Mavericks 119             Warriors 109 Golden State leads 3-1
NBA tonight
Celtics and Heat are in Miami at 8:30 PM on ESPN

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
Rangers 4            Hurricanes 1  Series is tied up 2-2
Oilers 5               Flames 3 Edmonton leads 3-1
NHL tonight
Blues and Avalanche are in Denver @8 PM on TNT Colorado leads 3-1

MLB
Rockies 2            Pirates 1 in 10 innings
Yankees 7           Orioles 6
Dodgers 9           Nationals 4
Braves 6              Phillies 5
Red Sox 16         White Sox 3
Astro 7                Guardians 3
Giants 13            Mets 12

US MARSHALS APPREHEND SUNBURY SHOOTER

The man accused of shooting and killing a Sunbury man in the Penn Jersey Food Mart on Fourth St. was taken into custody by the US Marshals Office at a residence in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, Deputy Marshalls in Philly learned that Ajani Uhuru was at the home of a man who was wanted for a firearms charge in Williamsport, 22 year old Daimeer Clark.  When police arrived at Clarks Germantown residence, he surrendered, but Uhuru barricaded himself in for an hour before the arrest.  Both Clark and Uhuru were transported back to Lycoming County. Uhuru is now being held in Northumberland County prison without bail on homicide charges. His preliminary hearing is May 31^st.

MUNCY MAN THROWN IN FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Muncy man who was thrown from his motorcycle in Northumberland County passed away from his injuries Saturday night.  According to North Central PA dot com, 63 year old John Barlett missed a right hand curve on Mount Zion Road in West Chillisquaque Township and went off the road, striking a ditch just before 6:30pm.  Barlett was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where officials say he died from his injuries.

PROBATION REVOKED FOR FORMER AG

The former Pennsylvania Attorney General who has been in the Montgomery County jail for violating her probation in a 2016 perjury and obstruction conviction, was ordered to an inpatient alcohol rehab facility yesterday by a Montgomery County District Court Judge.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Kathleen Kane’s probation was revoked for the 8 months of the 10-24 month sentence she was given, but she received credit for the two months of time she spend in a voluntary alcohol facility prior to the DUI accident in which she was involved in last March 12^th.   Kane is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing on Thursday in Scranton on that DUI charge, a misdemeanor, and a citation for careless driving.

PA HUNTING LICENSE PRESALES NEXT MONTH

Presales for the 2022-2023 Hunting licenses kick off June 13 which will be valid this July 1^st through June 30^th 2023. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, those who want one, can purchase a license at any License Issuing Agent (HuntFishPA Sales Outlets (arcgis.com) ) or online except for Antlerless Deer  and licenses for those hunters with disabilities who must apply in person at a County Treasurer’s office. There is a proposal to have digital licenses, but they are not yet available.  Go to huntfish.pa.gov for information about special licenses and permits.

SUNBURY SHOOTER’S FATHER ALSO JAILED

The man who police apprehended in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon for the Sunbury convenience store killing was incarcerated just hours after his father was arraigned for felony charges of hindering an investigation.  According to the Daily Item, last Friday 23 year old Ajani Uhuru allegedly shot and killed 30 year old Kareem Jakes of Sunbury and fled the scene in a blue BMW.  When police made a traffic stop of that vehicle near UPMC Sunbury, they say Uhuru’s father was driving it and said the younger man had given him directions on where to pick up the vehicle.  The father is now being held in Northumberland County Prison in lieu of 200 thousand dollars bail.

PARKING FOR FUNDRAISING DURING WORLD SERIES OVER

In the wake of entrance policy changes at Little League International this summer, Danville’s Ronald McDonald House fundraising partnership for parking in the Beiters lot on Route 15 is likely over. According to the Sun Gazette, new entrance and gate policies state that all guests must enter the park at Gate 3, which is down further on Champions Way, a 22 minute, 1.2 mile walk from the Beiter’s parking lot.  Montgomery Lions, who also park cars as a fundraiser in the open space next to Beiter’s during the World Series, is seeking another method for raising funds this year.  Most representatives from the non-profit groups admit that crossing Route 15 is a dangerous task.  Little League International will offer limited free parking at the South Williamsport Sports Complex.

PA A TOP PRODUCER OF DIRECT TO CONSUMER PRODUCE SALES

Pennsylvania has earned a prestigious top spot in the list of top states who do direct-to-consumer sales behind only California.  According to a press release from the PA Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding, the USDA says over six thousand farms are reported to produce and sell food locally through direct marketing and sales, generating 600 million dollars of revenue for the Commonwealth in 2020.  Redding says direct to consumer sales fosters relationships between the farmers and the PA consumers who have become more intimately aware of where their food originates from. 

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Baseball Playoffs
Class A      St John Neumann 9     Cowanesque Valley 6
That sets up St John Neumann to advance to play Benton 5/26 @Bowman Field in Williamsport at 4:30
Today Games
Class AA Sayre and Muncy @4:30 @ Mansfield U
South Williamsport and Wyalusing @Canton HS @4:30
Class AAA Wellsboro and Hughesville @4pm at Central Columbia HS
Mount Carmel @ Central Columbia HS @6:30
Class AAAA games between Montoursville and Lewisburg and Danville and Midwest are tomorrow
PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball Playoffs
Today Games all @4:30
Class A Cowanesque Valley goes to Canton,
Millville is at Montgomery, and Sullivan County is at Bucktail
Class AA South Williamsport and Northwest play at Elm Park
Wyalusing and  Muncy are also at Elm Park
Class AAA Bloomsburg in Liberty, Montoursville comes to Loyalsock

NBA
Celtics 102          Heat 80  Series is tied up 2-2
NBA Tonight the Warriors and Mavericks meet in Dallas with Golden State leading 3-0 @9 PM on TNT.
NHL
Lightning 2         Panthers 0 Tampa Bay wins the series 4-0
Avalanche 6        Blues 3 Colorado leads 3-1

NHL Tonight
Hurricanes and Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York @7 on ESPN – Carolina 2-1
Flames and Oilers in Edmonton after that @9:30 – Edmonton 2-1
MLB
Pirates 2              Rockies 1
Cubs 7                 Reds 4
Orioles 6             Yankees 4
Dodgers 10         Nationals 1
Phillies 7             Braves 3
Guardians 6        Astros 1
Mets 13               Giants 3

POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN SUNBURY

Police and investigators in Sunbury are seeking a suspect in a deadly shooting at an area convenience store.  According to WNEP, 23 year old Ajani Uhuru is the man police say shot 30 year old Hamkeem Jakes at the Penn Jersey Food Mart, before he fled in a vehicle that was later found down the street.  Police will be looking at the surveillance video today to gain more information about the shooting that happened right inside the store.  Investigators say Uhuru, who is a 6 foot 2 black male in dark clothing, may be in the Elysburg area and heading toward Pittsburgh – he is considered armed and dangerous.   Anyone with information should contact Sunbury Police at (570) 286-4584.

WASD STUDENT WHO THREATENED OTHERS, HAD OTHER CHARGES

The Cogan Station teen who was recently jailed due to threatening messages sent to two students over the Williamsport School District messaging portal, has had other charges lodged against him.  According to the Sun Gazette, 18 year old Lucaus Adam Butler had previously waived his preliminary hearing last week for an indecent assault charge that he received in early April for inappropriate contact with a minor in Lycoming Township.  He is currently committed to Lycoming County prison on 9 misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats with no bail.

BLUEBERRIES FOR LIBRARIES

The Fresh Blueberry Sale in Selinsgrove is being held now through June 26^th.  According to the Daily Item, the annual sale is held by the Friends of the Rudy Gelnett Library in Selinsgrove to raise money for the library and its programs.  Those interested can pre-order and pre-pay for the seven quart boxes or 10 pounds of freshly picked blueberries for $33 before June 26^th with pick up at the Selinsgrove VFW on July 6^th from 10am til 3pm.  Pick up an order form at any branch of the Snyder County Library System.  Or email [email protected]

“143 DAY”, MONDAY HONORS A PENNSYLVANIA SON

Governor Wolf has announced a celebration of the 4^th annual 1-4-3 Day to honor Pennsylvania’s Fred Rogers of the iconic Mister Roger’s Neighborhood this Monday, May 23^rd . According to a press release, Governor Wolf said Pennsylvanians are honored to carry out kind words and deeds to our community to celebrate the life of Fred Rogers who regularly used the numbers 1-4-3 as a way of saying I-Love-Lou.  May 23^rd is the 143^rd day of the year.  You can go to pa.gov to find inspiration for 1-4-3 Day as well as use #143DayinPA on Social media.  The Pennsylvania Tourism Office offers guests an experience on the Fred Rogers Trail with stops in Latrobe and Pittsburgh – go to visitpa.com/fredrogers.

PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR ON ROUTE 6

A tractor trailer driver from Sayre who had exited his vehicle along Route 6 in Bradford County was hit by another driver earlier this month.   According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, 55 year old Joseph Lane had parked his truck along the westbound lane side of Rt 6, about 4:45 am, just east of Red Rock Road in Wysox Township, and was removing a deer from the road.  34 year old Ronnie Johnson of Towanda was traveling on the eastbound side of route 6 and struck the driver of the truck along the side of the road.  Police say the Bradford County Coroner reported Lane deceased at the scene and that he died upon impact.

HEARING FOR FORMER NORRY PRISON DEPUTY WARDEN SET

The former Northumberland County prison deputy warden who allegedly held a gun to his girlfriend’s head earlier this month, has a preliminary hearing on June 21^st.  According to the Daily Item, 62 year old David McCoy of Catawissa is facing misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats and endangering another person after he was agitated at his home around 8pm May 2^nd over police being called to his property.   He was incarcerated at Columbia County Prison, but posted 100 thousand dollars cash bail through a local professional bondsman.  McCoy was fired May 4^th from the deputy warden position at Northumberland after working there only a month. 

NATURAL GAS RATES TO RISE

Natural gas rate hikes are next on the utility agenda with UGI customers getting the message that as of June 1^st natural gas costs will go  up over 7%, with a second rate hike on the way in December.  According to North Central Pa dot com, administrators from UGI say wholesale costs of all energies are going up, even though Marcellus Shale locally helps stabilize the price increases compared to nationwide hikes. Utility companies do not profit from the natural gas commodity portion of a customer’s bill and are required to pass costs of energy they purchase directly to the customer with no markup by law.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE

Williamsport’s non-profit school of music, the Uptown Music Collective is now accepting applications for 13 needs and merit based scholarships, for any current or new student wishing to join the school next fall.  There is a group of several organizations, who provide funding for the scholarships including the First Community Partnership via the Lew Gilberti Fund, Hudock Capital Group, Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships and others. The deadline to apply for to 2022-23 school year scholarships is June 6^th and they will be awarded in July.  Details at uptown music dot org.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball
Central Mountain clinched their conference yesterday over Milton 11-2
Sullivan county 11               St John Neumann 1
Jersey Shore 16                     Shamokin 6
North Penn Liberty 3            Cowanesque Valley 2
Bloomsburg 11                      Southern Columbia 1

NBA  
Celtics 127 Heat 102   tied 1-1
NBA tonight
Dallas is at Golden State @9 PM on TNT
Miami and Boston meet up again Saturday night @8:30 on ABC.

NHL
Lightning 2                   Panthers 1 Tampa Bay leads 2-0 in the East 2^nd Round
Blues 4                          Avalanche 1 tied 1-1
NHL tonight
Rangers and Hurricanes in Raleigh @8 PM on ESPN
Oilers & Flames in Calgary at 10:30 PM on ESPN  

MLB
Orioles 9             Yankees 6
Padres 2              Phillies 0
Mets 7                 Cardinals 6 in10 innings
Reds 4                 Guardians 2  make up from Wednesday
Red Sox 12         Mariners 6
White Sox 7       Royals 4
Diamondbacks 3 Cubs 1
Astros 5               Rangers 1