FATAL SILO ACCIDENT CLAIMS THREE LIVES

Three people died in a silo accident yesterday after an entrapment emergency happened just after 7am.  According to Penn Live, crews arrived at the Amish farm on Lower Brush Valley Road in Potter Township, Centre County after a 47 year old, 19 year old and 14 year old were reported trapped in a silo on the farm site.  State Police from Rockview say OSHA is being called to the scene, where a teenage boy died 6 months ago in a manure spreading accident.  There are no details at this time on how the three became trapped in the silo. 

FURNITURE COMPANY RESPONDS TO BUNK BED LAWSUIT

Montoursville’s Savoy Contract Furniture has made a statement that they regularly warned little league organizers to use the guard rails, following being named in a civil lawsuit with Little League Baseball Incorporated, for the liability of a player falling from a top bunk without a rail, and suffering a fractured skull during this year’s World Series.  According to the Sun Gazette, Savoy has said their standard procedure of recommending safety measures when lofting the beds was in place and their beds contained warning labels for the use of safety rails.  12 year old Easton Oliverson, the little league player from Utah who fell from the bed and sustained serious brain injuries, has returned home.  His family is seeking more than 50 thousand dollars for his care, as well as punitive damages in a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

KANGAROO SEIZED FROM PA HOME

Pennsylvania Game Wardens seized a 6 month old kangaroo in Littlestown, PA after getting a tip that a person was trying to sell the exotic animal for 5 thousand dollars through a social media post.  According to the Gettysburg Times, police obtained a search warrant and contacted the man who at first denied having the kangaroo, but they searched the property and found the animal wrapped in a blanket and hidden in a closet.  Police say there hasn’t been an arrest announced yet.  In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to possess, import or sell exotic wildlife species without the proper permits.  According to the Game Commission, exotic animal cases they are called to are usually large cats, but this is their first kangaroo case.

LANCERS NAME NEW BASEBALL COACH

The Loyalsock lancers have named one of the program’s most decorated players as their new head coach for the upcoming 2023 baseball season.  According to North Central PA dot com, 2015 graduate and member of both championship teams in 2014 and 2015, Jimmy Webb will take the helm at Loyalsock Township School district  after being an assistant since 2016.  Webb earned a dual degree in business communication and PR at Lock Haven in 2019 while working with the team.  Webb is the only baseball player in Pennsylvania to ever be named to the all-state team four years in a row.

ROAD RAGE LEADS TO ARREST

A Montoursville man is being charged in what police are calling a road rage incident that occurred this summer.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 59 year old Mark Oeler created a verbal confrontation with another driver on West Third Street after 6:30am on July 29^th after allegedly tailgating the victim on the exit from Route 15 north to west third. Oeler allegedly passed the victim on the double yellow lines, only to be waiting for them in a threatening manner at a local garage.  Police were called and they charged Oeler with terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct.  He waived his preliminary hearing and is free on 10 thousand dollars bail.

LOCK HAVEN MAN TO HAVE A NON-JURY TRIAL OVER JANUARY 6

A Lock Haven man will face charges this fall in front of a US District of Columbia Judge for his role in breaching the US Capitol Building on January 6^th last year. According to the Sun Gazette, 28 year old Brian Gunderson attempted to have three counts of assault, impeding officers and entering a restricted building, but lawyers cited Gunderson’s social media accounts that clearly showed him inside the capitol building on the day of the insurrection. A judge denied Gunderson’s motions to dismiss and allowed him to be free on his own recognizance until the non-jury trial November 9^th.

PHILLY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT

A 19 year old woman from Philadelphia was arrested after she caused a scene in the Rite Aid on 5^th street in Williamsport on September 7^th.  According to the Sun Gazette, Tiaura Sanya Robinson became irate, throwing an item scanner in the face of a Pharmacist and angrily leaving the store with a ten dollar prescription without paying for it.  Police say Robinson was charged with aggravated and simple assault and disorderly conduct.  She was arraigned Tuesday and released on 25 thousand dollars bail.

ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL TO HAPPEN NEXT THURSDAY

There will be an active shooter drill next Thursday at the Miller Center in Lewisburg, not today as some reports indicated.  According to coordinators from Evangelical Community Hospital, the Greater Susquehanna YMCA and Geisinger they will test emergency responsiveness next Thursday September 27^th from 10am til 3pm at the Hardwood drive facility which will be closed for the day.  First responders and other organizations will be participating in the drill and the public is being told so they can be aware of the activity and noises that will be taking place next week.  Other law enforcement teams may be responding around the area that same day in response to the drill.

SPORTS

MLB
Nationals 3         Braves 2
Brewers 6            Mets 0
Reds 5                 Red Sox 1
Phillies 4             Blue Jays 3
Orioles 8             Tigers 1
Yankees 14         Pirates 2
Guardians 8        White Sox 2
Diamondbacks 6 Dodgers 1

NFL tonight
Pittsburgh goes to Cleveland @8:15 on Prime Video

High School Football Matchups Tomorrow-Week 5

BALD EAGLE AREA
MONTOURSVILLE
(BYB GAME OF THE WEEK)

WILLIAMSPORT
CRESTWOOD

HUGHESVILLE
MIDD-WEST

MIFFLINBURG
JERSEY SHORE

LOYALSOCK
WILLIAMS VALLEY

WYALUSING
MONTGOMERY

NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD
MUNCY

NORTHWEST AREA
WARRIOR RUN

SHIKELLAMY
SELINSGROVE

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
SHAMOKIN

CENTRAL COLUMBIA
LEWISBURG

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA
DANVILLE

MOUNT CARMEL
BLOOMSBURG

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT
CANTON ((SAT 1pm))

MILTON
HOLY REDEEMER ((SAT 7pm))

FAMILY OF UTAH LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYER FILES CIVIL SUIT

The family of the Little League Player who fell from his bunk bed during the Little League World Series in Williamsport, leading to a serious head injury, has filed a civil suit for negligence in the Philadelphia court of Common Pleas against Little League Baseball Inc, and Savoy Contract Furniture.  According to the Sun Gazette, Jace and Nancy Oliverson say the two entities are negligent and liable for their son’s injuries since there were no rails on the top bunk bed.  The family seeks in excess of 50 thousand dollars, costs and punitive damages.  According to a social media post by the family, Easton, has just this week, returned to his home after his treatment for the serious skull fracture he suffered in Pennsylvania continued in Utah, his home state.

MAN CHARGED FOR GIVING RENTAL CAR AWAY

A man from Milton gave a rental car away after he had rented it, and the rental company is now pressing charges.  According to North Central PA dot com, Craig Wayne Seese rented a Nissan Frontier on May 31^st and never returned it and was unreachable by Enterprise Rent a Car company employees.  When they reached out to Seese by certified letter, and later by phone when they got no response from the letter, he admitted he had given the car away to a man named “G”.  Seese is now facing felony theft charges and receiving stolen property.

INMATE DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES

The inmate who died in prison September 13^th, was an 82 year old man who passed away from natural causes.  According to North Central pa dot com, Joseph Edward Longo, Jr. was found dead in his cell at 11:30pm at the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township.  The Northumberland County Coroner has notified Longo’s family and reported that no foul play was suspected.  State police did not reveal for what charges Longo had been committed, or how long he had been in Coal Township facilities.

WILLIAMSPORT FALL FEST BLOCK PARTY THIS WEEKEND

There will be a block party focusing on health services and screenings for families in downtown Williamsport, hosted by UPMC Williamsport, September 23^rd .  According to a press release, UPMC will be at the intersection of West Fourth, Hepburn, and West Streets to the intersection of Elmira and West Fourth Streets this Friday from 5 til 9pm .  There will be vendors, food trucks, and live music along with representatives from community organizations, and kids zones with activities and games. UPMC is holding the fall festival to thank the community and show their support.  Get more details at UPMC.com/NorthCentralPA

MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE AFTER SHAKING BABY

A 23 year old Williamsport man is in custody after medical professionals discovered a 7 week old baby in his care suffered head and spinal trauma injuries consistent with child abuse.  According to the Sun Gazette, Ezra Buckman admitted to state police that he shook the child out of frustration on September 14^th while the baby’s mother was at work.  Geisinger medical officials treated the baby and reported the abuse to authorities.  Lycoming County Children and Youth are assisting with the investigation and Buckman is incarcerated at the Lycoming County Prison with no bail.

MAN WHO CAUSED SOUTHSIDE LOCKDOWN CASE HELD FOR COURT

A judge in Williamsport has ruled that there is enough evidence to hold the man who caused a lockdown of the South Williamsport School District September 7^th, for court.  According to the Sun Gazette, Joshua Orso’s father is the person who called police the day Orso threatened his wife after being served a protection from abuse order that same day.  The elder Orso had the impression that his son was going to cause a scene at the school, but Joshua was never on the school grounds that day.  Fifty three year old Orso was released from Lycoming County Prison on the modified 50 thousand dollars bail after being jailed from the terroristic threat charges on no bail.

PA GROCERY STORE ELIMINATING PLASTIC BAGS

The Williamsport Wegmans is among the 18 stores in Pennsylvania that will be removing single use plastic bags from their stores Thursday in an effort to use fewer fossil fuel products.  According to the Sun Gazette, the store will encourage customers to bring reusable bags, but paper bags will be available for a five cent charge, each.  The funds raised from paper bag sales will be donated to each store’s local United Way.  Renovations will continue at the Williamsport Wegmans through October according to a corporate spokesperson, who said the beer and wine department will move to the center of the store at that time.

MIFFLINBURG TURKEY TROT REGISTRATION OPEN

The holidays aren’t too far away, if people are registering for the 12^th Annual Turkey Trot in Mifflinburg.  The 5k will be held Thanksgiving morning 2022.  According to a press release from the Herr Memorial Library, funds raised from the Mifflinburg Turkey Trot, will benefit the library as well as the Mifflinburg Area High School Boys Lacrosse Team.  Register before October 29^th and get a T-Shirt.  The run begins at 9am at the Mifflinburg Community Park, 131 N. 5^th Street.  Registration will begin Thanksgiving morning, November 24^th at 7:30am. Details at UnionCountylibraries.org.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer
Shikellamy 4                  Williamsport 1
Mifflinburg 3                  Loyalsock 0
Southern Columbia 2     Mount Carmel 0
Hughesville 2                 Milton 1
Shamokin 1                             Jersey Shore 0
Montoursville 6             Danville 0
Central Columbia 5       Midd-West 0

Boys Soccer
Shikellamy 7                  Muncy 1
Montoursville 3             Wellsboro 2
Athens 2                        Horseheads (NY) 1

Volleyball
Wellsboro 3                    Towanda 2
Millersburg 3        East Juniata 0
Pine Grove 3        Shamokin 0
Otto-Eldred 3       Galeton 0

NFL
Monday Night Football
Bills 41               Titans  7
Eagles 24            Vikings 7
NFL Thursday
Steelers @ Cleveland – Thursday night @8:15pm on Prime Video

 – Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson suffered a head and neck injury and was taken off the field on a stretcher and ambulance last night during the game against the Tennessee Titans.   Jackson went to Erie County Medical Center for a CT scan and X-rays, but the team reports he does have full movement in his arms and legs.  Jackson was a seventh-round draft pick by the Bills in the 2020 NFL draft.

MLB
Guardians 11      Twins 4
Tigers 11             Orioles 0
Braves 5              Nationals 2
Mets 7                  Brewers 2
Dodgers 5           Diamondbacks 2

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO WILLIAMSPORT BUSINESS FIRE

Williamsport firefighters responded to a fire on Maynard Street yesterday afternoon, after witnesses called 911.  According to the Sun Gazette, fire officials say a make shift covering of a vent was ignited by the heat from a roof fan on the exterior of the Bayard Printing Group about 4:15pm.  The building itself was spared from the fire, but the roof sustained some damage.  Employees evacuated the building and there were no injuries reported.

WOMAN CHARGED WITH DUI, DISORDERLY CONDUCT

A Nisbet woman was arrested for drunk driving last Saturday and after her arrest, became non-compliant with officers taking her to get blood drawn at the hospital.  According to the Sun Gazette, 42 year old Holly Askey was pulled over by state troopers on Route 220 in Porter Township after 9:30pm, and screamed, spit and kicked at the police.  Askey later refused to give a blood sample at the hospital and was placed back in police custody.  She was arraigned on DUI, disorderly conduct and summary traffic violations, and posted 15 thousand dollars bail.

STUDENT BRINGS KNIFE TO SCHOOL

An elementary school student from Milton brought a pocket knife to their school on Monday and the district has updated parents with information on their website.  According to the Daily Item, the juvenile was removed from the classroom after other students told the teachers of the knife that was on the White Deer Elementary campus.  School officials say that a School Resource Officer is investigating the incident.  White Deer Elementary went right back to a normal schedule after the incident.  The schools’ website is  www.elsd.org

NO LITTER BOXES PLANNED AT EAST LYCOMING

The East Lycoming School board addressed social media rumors this week at the board meeting that the school would accommodate students who choose identify as dogs, cats or other animals, by  providing litter boxes or veterinary care.  According to the Sun Gazette, there was a large presence of parents at the meeting this week, but there was not any high emotion discussion of the Facebook rumors, which are false.  Basically, administrators are being asked by parents to ask all teachers to enforce a dress code after some students report they are seeing peers wearing animal ears, and tails in class.

MAN ARRESTED FOR BURGLARIZING APARTMENT

Police say a Cogan Station man who spent hours in an apartment of a friend he had previously visited, but didn’t have permission to return to, was arrested for burglary September 11^th, after he was discovered inside when the resident returned home.  According to North Central PA dot com, Bernard Alfred Kahn allegedly took items from the residence when he tried to flee out a window, and police say he made tea while there.  Kahn was charged with first-degree burglary and criminal trespassing and was incarcerated in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.

BLOOMSBURG SHOOTING SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Police have arrested the 21 year old man from Sunbury who allegedly shot another man in the leg at a Bloomsburg bar last weekend.  According to police reports, Kenneth Meeker of Sunbury was apprehended by Bloomsburg police Wednesday.  He faces aggravated and simple assault charges, as well as reckless endangerment.  Meeker was taken to the Columbia County Prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.

LANE BLOCKED ON ROUTE 15 NORTH NEAR TROUT RUN

PennDOT is reporting that a contractor will be working today along Route 15 north and a lane will be restricted near exit 148 for Trout Run and Canton.  According to a press release, there will be soil remediation and restoration of the roadway after a previous crash.  Motorists heading through Lewis Township should watch for the left lane of Rt. 15 north to be closed between the hours of 8am and 4pm today.

FLU SHOT DRIVE THRU THIS SATURDAY

Geisinger invites you to get your flu vaccine this Saturday at their Super Saturday event!  Participants do not need an appointment for the drive-thru vaccine shots. The first of three Saturdays will have drive-thru shots, 9am to 3pm for anyone age 3 and older at  Geisinger Medical Center Muncy  at 255 Route 220, Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven  at 68 Spring St and at 19 other locations across the Geisinger Health System. Geisinger Pediatrics Lewisburg, 55 Medical Park Drive, will offer walk-in flu shots for patients older than six months old. Two other Super Saturday events will be held on Oct. 8 and Nov. 5.  Get information at Geisinger.org

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Football

Troy 44      Wyalusing 12

PIAA District 4 Football Friday Line-up – Week 4
MONTGOMERY
MUNCY (THE OLD SHOE GAME)
(BYB GAME OF THE WEEK)

DANVILLE – LOYALSOCK

MONTOURSVILLE – CENTRAL COLUMBIA

COWANESQUE VALLEY – SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

WARRIOR RUN – HUGHESVILLE

JERSEY SHORE – SHIKELLAMY

LEWISBURG – SOUTHERN COLUMBIA

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN – MIFFLINBURG

MILTON – MOUNT CARMEL

SHAMOKIN – SELINSGROVE

BLOOMSBURG – MIDD-WEST

Girls Soccer
Montoursville 2              Southern Columbia 1 (2OT)
Wellsboro 1                    Towanda 0
South Williamsport 9    Millville 0
Troy 3                            Athens 0
Muncy 17                      CMVT 0
Benton 8                        Sullivan County 0
Midd-West 4                  Hughesville 3

Boys Soccer
Williamsport 2               Central Mountain 1
Selinsgrove 8                 Milton 2
Lewisburg 2                   Jersey Shore 1
Danville 11                    Shamokin 1
East Juniata 7                St. Joseph’s Catholic 2
Central Columbia 2       Mifflinburg 0
Southern Columbia 2     Montoursville 1
Warrior Run 3               Loyalsock 1
Altoona 3                       Shikellamy 2
NFL
Chiefs 27            Chargers 24

NFL this Sunday
Steelers Home Opener with the Patriots is at 1pm – CBS
Jets and Cleveland 1pm – CBS
Giants and the Panthers 1pm – Fox
Bengals and the Cowboys 4:25 – CBS
Monday night football
Eagles host the Vikings for their opener at 8:30pm – ABC/ESPN+

NASCAR
Saturday night race at Bristol 6:30pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

MLB
White Sox 8       Guardians 2
Rays 11              Blue Jays 0
Marlins 5            Phillies 3
Mets 7                 Pirates 1
Reds 3                 Cardinals 2

NCAA football
Penn State goes to Auburn 3:30pm – CBS
Pitt is @ Western Michigan 7:30 PM
California is @ Notre Dame 2:30pm – NBC
Towson is in Morgantown West Virginia at 1 PM on ESPN+

NBA
Michael Jordan’s iconic ‘The Last Dance’ jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals was sold in a Sotheby’s auction for $10.1 million, it was announced yesterday. It’s a new all-time record for any piece of sports memorabilia.

FORMER WASD PRINCIPAL SEX ASSAULT CASE WILL GO TO TRIAL

A judge has determined the case against Williamsport High School Principal Roger Freed will go to a jury trial, after testimony was heard in district court yesterday in Lycoming County.  According to the Sun Gazette the alleged victim said the incidents began when he was a senior between 2017 and 2018 and continued after graduation, sometimes involving alcohol.  Freed now faces third degree felonies for sexual assault and giving alcohol to a minor.  A trial date has yet to be determined.

MAN TASED IN CRUISER AFTER DOMESTIC ABUSE INCIDENT

A Jersey Shore man is in custody after a domestic incident at a home on North Main Street last Wednesday.  According to the Sun Gazette, Tiadaghton Valley Regional police were called to the scene in Jersey Shore where police say 38 year old Aaron Bitner had punched and beat his wife, and after being handcuffed without incident at his home, later caused a disturbance in the police cruiser while he was being transported. A Taser deployment sent him to the hospital with chest pain, but once he was discharged, he was jailed immediately for a probation violation. Bitner was arraigned Friday and recommitted on simple assault, attempted escape and other charges.

JERSEY SHORE APPROVES REGIONALIZATION AGREEMENT

The Jersey Shore Borough Council met this week and unanimously approved their part of an agreement to officially contribute to the Lycoming Regional Police department.  According to the Sun Gazette, this is the final step in the regionalization with Porter and Old Lycoming Townships.  There was no negative public comment at the meeting Monday about the issue of regionalization that has been polarizing in other townships.  The council also approved a rezoning ordinance for an industrial designation for West Pharmaceutical, and addressed the public’s concern over company truck parking in the borough. 

NEW CHARGES ON OCTOBER WATER BILL FOR CITY

Williamsport’s Water Authority will begin a new series of charges and will have a public meeting for residents impacted by the changes.  According to the Sun Gazette, residential customers will see a line for storm water service on their October bills for $10.  Non-residential customers will pay by non-porous surface area.  The sanitary authority’s public meeting for business, industry and non-profit customers will be at 4pm Wednesday at Trade & Transit Center II, 100 West Third Street in Williamsport. The residential meeting will be at the same place at 7pm Wednesday.  Details and an interactive map can be found at the authority website;  wmwa-wsa.org/stormwater.

LANDLORD THREATENS TENANT WITH GUNS

A Lock Haven couple is facing assault and firearm charges after they threatened a tenant they wanted to evict from their property by showing guns and acting aggressively.  According to North Central PA dot com, William Sean and Candy Jo Laubscher fired shots at the ground and showed guns before they entered the property on German Road September 1^st and demanded the tenant leave.  State Police interviewed the Laubscher’s about the incident,  and charged them with first–degree terroristic threats, carrying unlicensed weapons and other charges.  They each posted five thousand dollars monetary bail and will be back in court September 20^th for their preliminary hearings.

ALLEGED CAR THIEF FOUND AT LOCAL WALMART, IN CUSTODY

Items police say were taken from a home in Bradford County last May were found in a stolen car this summer in the parking lot of the Montoursville Walmart.  According to State police at Towanda, the driver of that stolen car, 37 year old David Scott Smith of Newberry, Florida, was arrested and recently arraigned for first degree felony burglary and criminal trespassing.  Smith was held on 100 thousand dollars monetary bail and will appear in Lycoming county court September 28^th for a preliminary hearing.

NEW PA DRIVER’S LICENSE DESIGN ON THE WAY

PennDOT says they are going to update and enhance the design and security features of the current Pennsylvania Driver’s License starting in November 2022.  According to a press release, the new license products will be phased in both be in use during the transition.  Both the standard and REAL ID will be using the new design and should be completely phased in within four years.  The REAL ID or other federally acceptable identification will be required after May 3^rd 2023 to board a flight or enter a federal building.

VETERAN-FARMERS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS

There are grants available through Governor Wolf’s Farm Bill for Veteran-Farmers who want to grow their business.  According to North Central PA dot com, the PA Farm Bill through the Department of Agriculture can provide up to 10 thousand dollars per framer for food safety, biosecurity planning, equipment of working capital. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture, Pennsylvania is home to more than 7,000 military veterans identified as agricultural producers.

SPORTS

MLB
Pirates 6     Reds 1 – Game 1
Pirates 1     Reds 0 – Game 2
Guardians 3        Angels 1
Phillies 2             Marlins 1
Orioles 4             Nationals 3
Cubs 4                 Mets 1
Yankees 7           Red Sox 6
Braves 5              Giants 1

NFL
Pittsburghs’ TJ Watt does not need surgery on a torn pectoral muscle, according to doctors, after Watt sought a second and third opinion following his injury. However, the Steeler’s star pass rusher could miss six weeks after tearing his left pectoral Sunday during the 23-20 overtime victory with the Bengals.

PIAA Distict 4
Boys Soccer
Danville 6                     Jersey Shore 0
Lewisburg 5                 Shikellamy 0
Selinsgrove 6               Central Mountain 2
Montoursville 3           Mifflinburg 2 (OT)
Central Columbia 3     Loyalsock 0
Southern Columbia 5  Hughesville 1
Williamsport 1             Midd-West 0
Warrior Run 3              Bloomsburg 2

Girls Soccer
Athens 4              North Penn-Mansfield 0
Muncy 7             Sullivan County 0
Benton 11           Montgomery 0Volleyball
Canton 3             Sayre 0
Wellsboro 3        Troy 0