POWER BEING RESTORED, SOME ROADS STILL CLOSED

PPL’s outage map looks a lot less dramatic today with just a few outages remaining in Lycoming County after yesterday’s heavy spring snow brought trees down on some power lines.  PennDOT has reported there are still some trees down and work continues today, with closures on Jacks Hollow Road between Bennardi Development Road in Armstrong Township and Woodside Avenue in Duboistown, Route 554 to Elimsport Road is also still closed today.  In Picture Rocks, Route 864 in Wolf Township and Court Street opened up around 7:30 pm last night. 

TRUCKER COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL

A psychological evaluation of the man who is accused of killing a New York City Model has been completed and he has been found competent to stand trial.  Tracy Ray Rollins, Jr. allegedly killed 47 year old Rebecca Landrith in February 2021, and left her body at an Interstate 80 exit near Loganton.  He faces homicide and abuse of a corpse charges.  A note in Landrith’s pocket led investigators to Rollins, who was apprehended at a truck stop in Connecticut, a few days after police discovered the woman’s body on the road.  Rollins is being held without bail.

BLOOMSBURG COUNCIL VOTES TO EUTHANIZE GEESE

Through a program with the US Department of Agriculture, the Bloomsburg Town Council has voted to euthanize nearly 40 adult geese this summer and send the birds to food banks in Pennsylvania – a state with a program in place to process and distribute wild geese. According to WNEP, Mayor Justin Hummel said some birds will be trapped and moved from Bloomsburg Town park where the permanent resident geese are causing a mess, each bird potentiallycreating 2 pound of goose poop per day.  The USDA’s goose removal project has assisted New York City airport officials with goose removal and can help municipalities and other private landowners locally.

DANVILLE WOMAN HIRED FOR LITTLE LEAGUE PROJECT ANALYST

A woman from Danville has been named Business Analyst and Project Manager within the Information Technology Department for Little League International in Williamsport.  According to a release from Andy Frederick, Little League Senior Director of  IT, Autumn Llewellyn, who holds an MBA from Misericordia University and has more than a decade of experience at Geisinger Health System, will join the IT department to evaluate and schedule project requests and strengthen their technology services to local leagues overall. Llewellyn’s new role with Little League International began yesterday. 

CENTRE COUNTY CRASH KILLS ONE

There was a crash between a vehicle and an UTV that killed a 28 year old woman from Mingoville yesterday.  According to StateCollege dot com,  Anjelica Meile was driving with a passenger in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Nittany Valley Drive when an 85 year old man from Bellfonte on a UTV crossed in front of her car from a side road in Walker Township and collided with her car.   State police at Rockview, say Meile was ejected from the vehicle when she swerved and hit a ditch on the side of the road which caused her Jeep to flip multiple times in a field.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the UTV and the passenger in the Jeep were transported to the hospital for minor injuries.  State police are investigating. 

FATAL SNYDER COUNTY CRASH

There was a Snyder County car accident that took the life of a 19 year-old Mt Pleasant Mills man early Sunday.  According to State Police, Daryl Z. Brubaker was killed when he failed to negotiate his 2001 Ford Explorer through a left hand turn on Troup Valley Road and overcorrected, losing control and overturning around 7am Sunday. Police say Brubaker was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene in Perry Township.

FIRE IN DANVILLE

There was a fire around 12pm at Strong Industries in Danville yesterday after construction crews using a torch caught materials and an inside wall on fire, while working to join an old section of the building to a new one.  According to North Central Pa dot com, Firefighters arrived to flames coming through the roof at the warehouse on Industrial Court, but managed to save much of the hot tub manufacturing parts that were threatened by the fire.  Danville Fire Chief John Bruckenburger  said they had the fire out quickly and it was a good save.

NEW HEALTH SECRETARY NAMED IN PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania’s acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter is stepping down April 22^nd after three months on the job, and Governor Tom Wolf has announced her replacement.  According to a press release, Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson will be PA’s next top Health Official.  Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam, who took the post after Dr. Rachel Levine was selected to serve in President Biden’s administration, was replaced by Klinepeter in January.  Johnson previously worked as Meadville Medical Center’s chief medical officer and was Pennsylvania’s interim Physician General for a time.

WILLIAMSPORT’S TREASURER TO STEP DOWN

Williamsport City’s treasurer and tax collector, Nicholas Grimes, has given notice of his resignation.  According to the Sun Gazette, he will work until May 1^st.  Grimes submitted a letter of resignation to Council President Adam Yoder stating that he felt good about the growth he has accomplished in the department.  City Council will accept applications for Grimes’ position through Monday April 25^th, and if qualified and background checked, they will be interviewed and approved that week in a special meeting, and could fulfill the position for the remainder of the term.

BODY FOUND ON SU CAMPUS

There was a body found near the perimeter of the campus of Susquehanna University on April 9^th and State Police are investigating.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Snyder County Coroner has determined that the person found took their own life.  University officials say there is no information that points to the individual found having any ties to the local college community.  Police did not release the name of the deceased person.

TWO OF EIGHT CHARGES AGAINST LOYALSOCK DROPPED

Chief Judge Matthew Brann dismissed two of the eight counts of allegations in federal court, that stated Loyalsock High School knew a person accused of being a sexual predator was employed by the district before 2018.  According to North Central PA dot com, a middle school basketball coach later pleaded guilty to third degree sexual contact with a student and first degree corruption of a minor after some victims at the school reported the abuse.  In this case, Brann’s dismissal refers to the liability and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but other charges like negligence and Title IX violations will stay in the lawsuit against Loyalsock Township School District. 

DEBRIS CLEANING IN SUNBURY

Penn Dot has announced that beginning on Monday they will be doing debris clearing on the veterans memorial bridge in Sunbury.  The work will last approximately one week, weather permitting.  There will be lane restrictions in place during the project along Route 61 that will see the right driving lane restricted in the northbound direction.  The restriction will be in place each day from 9am – 3pm.

TIME TO BUY REUSABLE BAGS

A company policy by Wegmans to eliminate plastic bags by the end of 2022 is about to effect local stores. The grocery chain hopes to continue their environmental successes in the Commonwealth since officials estimate about 345 million single use bags have been kept out of circulation since their elimination policy has been in place in other states.  Paper bags will be available for a 5 cent charge per bag, and the money raised goes to the store’s local food bank and the United Way.  According to North Central PA dot com, Wegmans donated 1.7 million dollars of the paper bag fees in 2021.

MILL HALL MAN JAILED FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH MEGAN’S LAW

A Mill Hall man who is required to register as a sex offender has been jailed after he didn’t update his address under Megan’s Law.  According to North Central PA dot com, State Police in Lamar say 48 year old Sylvester Leroy  Young, who is a Tier 3 offender and stays on the registry for life, was charged with a 2^nd degree felony for failing to update his location with authorities.  Young, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue in Mill Hall is being held under 12 thousand dollars bail and has a preliminary hearing tomorrow. 

HOUSE FIRE HOSPITALIZES ONE

A house fire on First Street in Shamokin on Friday sent a firefighter to the hospital.  According to media outlets, several homes were damaged by the blaze and one firefighter was taken to Geisinger Shamokin for treatment.  Two others were treated at the scene for minor injuries.  There has not been a cause of the fire released by local police at this time. 

CO-WORKER OVERHEARS ALLEGED THREATS TO BUSINESS

Two men from Montgomery were overheard by another employee allegedly quoting movie lines which sounded as if they wanted to shoot up the factory as they worked at Custom Container Solutions and they have now been charged with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct.  According to the Daily Item, 33 year old Paul Michael Temple and 32 year old Charles Anthony Adams were identified by the co-worker who accused them March 21^st about 9am.  Police say one of the men had a loaded weapon in his locker at work.  The men said they were saying lines from the movie, “Full Metal Jacket”.  They are scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the end of this month in from of District Judge Michael Diehl.

LAWMAKERS PAVE THE ROAD FOR LEGAL CANNABIS IN PA

A bipartisan bill passed 46-3 in the Pennsylvania Senate that will allow banks and insurance companies a way to serve cannabis businesses without the fear of any legal reprisals.  According to the Sun Gazette, one spokesman of the bill, John DiSanto,  a Dauphin County Republican said allowing cash transactions for medical cannabis users will lower costs and boost the economy.  There are other plans to propoes a bill that will allow edible cannabis products to be sold for medical use in Pennsylvania dispensaries.  Medical marijuana was legalized in PA in 2016, but recreational use is still controversial. 

SPORTS

NASCAR
Kyle Busch in the #18 Toyota came in first of the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway yesterday – he led Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Blaney who filled out the top five.

Easter Sunday Major League Baseball
Orioles 5              Yankees 0
Pirates 5               Nationals 3
Mets 5                  Diamondbacks 0
Marlins 11           Phillies 3
Giants 8               Guardians 1

NHL
Panthers 6           Redwings 1
Sabers 5               Flyers 3
Blues 8                Predators 3
Wild 5                 Sharks 4
Maple Leafs 4     Islanders 2
Ducks 6               Blue Jackets 4

NBA in the East First Round Games
Heat 115             Hawks 91
Celtics 115          Nets 114
Bucks 93             Bulls 86
Suns 110             Pelicans 99
First round continues tonight with second games between Raptors and the 76ers,
Jazz and the Mavericks, and the Warriors and the Nuggets.

ILLEGAL WINDOW TINT LEADS TO POLICE CHASE

No bail has been set for a Kulpmont man who started a police chase in Coal Run Township over an illegal window tint.  According to North Central PA dot com, 58-year old James Campbell fled from officers who initiated the traffic stop February 20^th. Stonington State Police say Campbell committed numerous traffic violations including running stop signs, hitting other vehicles and failing to signal before he lost control of the car on Wabash Street.  Police then pursued Campbell through St Edwards Cemetery on foot.  He will be charged with misdemeanors for assault, reckless endangerment, flight to avoid arrest and over 35 traffic offenses.  CamPbell will appear in Northumberland county Court May 10^th.

FUNDRAISER FOR ERWAY FAMILY

There has been an overwhelming response to the tragic house fire that took the lives of five teenagers and seriously injured 2 adults in Potter County earlier this week.  According to media outlets, Brothers Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway, who were 17, 16 and 14 respectively, and two friends, Krysta Kane and Mikalah Roulo were the victims of the fire.  Officials have ruled the cause undetermined at this time, but evidence points to a wood stove malfunction. The three boys attended Northern Potter High School in Ulysses where grief counseling is being provided for students. There will be a fundraising auction day at the school April 24^th from 11am til 3pm. Parents, Michelle and Charles Erway, were lifeflighted to a burn unit in New York state, after police say they tried to save the children from the fire that broke out in their in Genesee township home in the early morning hours Monday. 

JERSEY SHORE BOROUGH SEEKING NEW MAYOR

The Mayor’s job is available in Jersey Shore Borough, after current Mayor Sally Ann Combs announced her resignation at this week’s meeting.  Council accepted Combs’ resignation since she has moved from the borough and now they have 30 days to fill the position.   According to the Sun Gazette, borough manager Cody Hoover will advertise the position and do personnel reviews. 

PENNDOT SURVEY ABOUT LAST WINTER

PennDOT has published an online survey so that the public can give feedback on their winter operations.   According to a press release, the survey is available through April 29^th and should take about five minutes to complete.  The survey has 17 questions and will ask the anonymous respondents to rank snow removal priorities, to state a reasonable timeline for safe and passable roads and how they rate PennDOT services.  Those who take the survey will also be asked whether they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services.  Find a link for the survey at www.penndot.pa.gov  under “Travel in PA” and then “Winter”.

HARTLEY TOWNSHIP GRASS FIRE

There was a wildfire yesterday afternoon near Paddy Mountain Road that burned for about half an hour after volunteer crews arrived to extinguish it.  According to media outlets, the Hartley Township fire was reported around 12:30 pm and emergency communication officials say there were two foot flames moving moderately and was a 60 by 60 foot area.  DCNR will investigate the Union County fire.  No one was injured in the incident. 

MAN JAILED AFTER SELLING HOT BOW

A man who tried to sell a stolen bow at a Mill Hall gun shop has been jailed in Clinton County and also faces charges in Mifflin County after he admitted to stealing items from an auction in Belleville.  According to the Record Online, 27 year old Christopher Secrest, of Huntingdon, tried to sell the stolen Hoyt Carbon Rx1 at Millers Gun Shop before the shop employee became supicous and called police.  They found the bow to be one of a few stolen items.  Secrets is being held in the Clinton County Correctional facility.

GRAFIUS RUN COULD SEE IMPROVEMENTS

In an effort to design a solution for the high stream waters and other issues that cause problems for residents at Grafius Run, officials in Williamsport are seeking design and construction plans that might control the conditions of the area.  According to the Sun Gazette, cross pipe replacement, pump station repair and solid engineering design are being considered to recertify the flood wall nearby that protects structures that are close by.  Mayor Derek Slaughter told the paper that getting the flood risk reduced for Grafius Run is a high priority, since it’s been impacting residents a long time. 

CORMAN BACK IN THE GOVERNOR’S RACE

In a flip flop move, Pennsylvania Senate pro tem, Jake Corman, filed the paperwork to withdraw from the Pennsylvania GOP Gubernatorial race, but then changed his mind Tuesday by filing a discontinue to withdraw petition.  According to WGAL, Corman who is from Bellefonte, released a statement that he spoke with former President Trump about the contest and was encouraged to keep fighting.  Trump has not endorsed any of the 9 republican candidates for PA Governor.  Recent polls have Corman in fifth place behind Sen. Doug Mastriano, former US Congressman Lou Barletta, businessman David White and former US Attorney, Bill McSwain.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Varsity Baseball
Central Mountain 4               Danville 2
Canton 13                              Millville 7

Varsity Softball
Muncy 10                              Millville 0

MLB
Nationals 3                   Braves 1
Pirates 6                        Cubs 2
Guardians 7                  Reds 3
Mets 9                           Phillies 6
Brewers 4                     Orioles 2
Blue Jays 6                   Yankees 4
NHL
Rangers 4                      Flyers 0
Blue Jackets  5             Canadiens 1
Avalanche 9                  Kings 3
The Kracken and Jets were postponed till May 1.

NBA
Play-in East
Hawks 132 Hornets 103
Play-in West
Pelicans 113 Spurs 103
Post Season –East and West First Rounds starts on Saturday 4/16 –
Game 1 for – Jazz & Mavericks, Timberwolves vs Grizzlies, Raptors & the 76ers and the Nuggets vs the Warriors

GRANT FOR ATV TRAIL ANNOUNCED IN CLINTON COUNTY

A 1.2 million dollar grant has been announced for Clinton County to develop and fund an ATV connector trail between Renovo and Chapman Township.  According to The Express, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn made the announcement for the connector between the Whiskey Springs to Blood Skillet trail, which will include over a mile of trail between Brewery Run Road and Sproul State Forest, which will be ADA accessible.  According to chamber officials there, ATV riding is an increasingly popular outdoor activity and Clinton County has the space for it. 

DEP RECOGNIZES ENERGY SAVINGS IN PAXINOS

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has recognized an upgrade in Paxinos that has resulted in a drop in energy costs up to 70 percent at Dries Orchards.  According to the DEP, the installation at the orchards packing and storage facilities were supported through the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Program which pays up to 5 thousand dollars per business by utilizing energy efficient technologies like LED lighting. Officials from the orchard say the lighting has improved overall employee morale and quality control. 

SPONSOR A FLAG ON MEMORIAL DAY

If you’d like to sponsor a flag of Honor in Triangle Park in Lock Haven over Memorial Day weekend, the deadline to sign up is May 13^th.  According to the Express, The Downtown Lock Have Rotary Club’s annual project brings sponsored full-size flages on 10 foot poles to the park  between May 28^th and June 1st.  With a goal of 100 flags for a $35 fee, the money raised goes to local non-profit organizations.  Corporate sponsors are also available this year for $100.  For more information, email [email protected].

AMERICAN PICKERS COMING BACK TO PA

If you’ve seen the American Pickers TV show, you know the hosts go to dusty spots all over America to find antiques, well they’re coming back to PA in June and are looking for more spots to pick, hoping to meet Pennsylvanians with unique collections of pickable relics.  If you know of someone in Pennsylvania who has an accumulation of antiques or treasures that are available to be looked at, you’re encouraged to email; Americanpickers@cineflix dot com or get the details on Facebook at GotAPick

ST MARK’S LUTHERAN SPIRE DAMAGE REPAIR

Crews in large cranes were working to remove the spire of St Mark’s Lutheran Church yesterday just off the Market Street Bridge.  According to the Sun Gazette, after wind gusts were reported in early March that damaged the structure, the church will see what repairs can be made and if it can be made less prone to wind damage in the future.  Watch for work crew to be on the scene again today.  Gusts that damaged the spire topped 50 miles per hour.

VETERANS CAN FIND HELP NAVIGATING VA

Representative Joe Hamm, who serves the 84th Legislative District, has announced that he will be holding service hours in his Montoursville office this Wednesday so that veterans and their families can get assistance navigating the VA benefits system or ask other questions.  According to Representative Hamm’s newsletter, William McGovern, a veterans service officer from the American Legion, can assist with Compensation and pension claims,  Education benefits, enrollment in the VA, survivor benefits, state benefits or with medical or military records. Call 570-546-2084 to make an appointment and be prepared to give contact information and a description of their issue, veterans do not need to belong to the Legion to get help. 

PRIMARY ELECTION REMINDERS

With the Primary election in Pennsylvania coming up May 17^th, now is the time to start thinking about eligibility and whether you are registered to vote.  An eligible voter is someone who is 18 on or before the day of the primary, has been a citizen of the United States for a month before the election and has been a resident of the election district in which you wish to vote for 30 days.  Only Republicans or Democrats can vote for the candidates in the primary, however ballot questions are for all voters.  The deadline to register is May 2^nd, 2022.

FREE MULCH IN SUNBURY

You don’t have to wait long to get free mulch in Sunbury!  According to Sunbury’s Department of Public Works announced the giveaway will be Aril 30^th from 7am til noon, while mulch supplies last.  Officials say they will provide a loader and skid steer at the city’s brush pile at North Second Street and John Street to help load the trucks and trailers.  The public can come back as many times as they  want for the free mulch, and the event is not exclusive to Sunbury residents.  Details at sunburypa.org.

SPORTS

Major League Baseball
Guardians 10 Royals 7
Orioles  2   Brewers 0
Phillies 5 Mets four,
Blue Jays 3Yankees 0
Nationals 11 Braves 2
Pirates and Cardinals were postponed with a make up date of June 14.

NHL – Jets beat the Canadians 4-2

The NBA with east and west matchups this week post season – 
Cleveland is in Brooklyn @7pm and LA in Minnesota play 9:30.  Charlotte & Atlanta and San Antonio & New Orleans play 9^th vs 10^th place matchups tomorrow.

PIAA District 4
Varsity Baseball
Central Dauphin 6                 Williamsport 0
Loyalsock 6                            Warrior Run 2
North Penn Mansfield 16     Williamson 6
Shikellamy 9                         Shamokin 1
Central Columbia 7               Hughesville 0
Midd-west 3                           Bloomsburg 0
Southern Columbia 15         CMVT 0
Central mountain 7                Lewisburg 2
Muncy 3                                 Canton 1
Mifflinburg 5                        Jersey Shore 4
Benton 6                                Northwest 3
Mount Carmel 11                  Milton 1
Selinsgrove 11                       Danville 2
Wellsboro 16                         North East Bradford 1
South Williamsport 9           Cowanesque Valley 0

Varsity Softball
Bloomsburg 12                      Hughesville 5
 Montgomery 15                   Saint John Neumann 0
Lewisburg 13                         Southern Columbia 2
North East Bradford 15        Wellsboro 3
Montoursville 5                              South Williamsport 4
Shamokin 9                           Midd-west 5
Cowanesque Valley 14         Troy 5  
North Penn Liberty 12          Coudersport 2
Northwest 16                         CMVT 1
Williamsport 2                      Central Columbia 1
Central Mountain 2               Selinsgrove 0

Local Racin’
The 34^th season of the Clinton County Motor Speedway will start this Friday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, local drivers will join 2-time Clinton COUnty Speedway track Champ Garett Bard who returns to the 3/8^th mile oval.  Featured cars will be RaceSaver Sprint cars sanctioned by the Laurel Highlands RaceSaver Sprint series.   

INMATE GETS MORE TIME FOR HAVING WEAPON

An inmate at Allenwood has been sentenced to 27 more months for possessing a weapon in jail.  North Central PA dot com reported that 42 year old Ellis Gene Battle was seen in an altercation with another inmate by guards last January and ignored commands to stop.  He then fled to his cell where he was discovered to have hidden a 7 and a half inch metal shank.  Battle will serve the 27 months consecutively with his previous charges of possessing a weapon in jail and firearm possession by a felon.

FEDERAL LAWSUIT FILED OVER BASIN STREET PROJECT PLANS

A federal suit has been filed against a construction management company in Williamsport for using materials from a proposal of the mixed-use Basin Street development that they were not authorized to use.  According to the Sun Gazette, the case was filed last month against Pine Ridge Construction Management who proposed the project to the city planning commission last week to a positive recommendation.  Murray Associates says they did not authorize or get paid for the designs and renderings of the project with Lycoming College before they were taken off the project last October.  The 20 million dollar project will be decided upon by City Council in the near future.

MONTOURSVILLE APPROVES NEW FUEL CENTER

A plan for a new fuel center in Montoursville was unanimously approved last night at the Borough planning commission meeting.  According to North Central PA dot com, a new Weis Market Gas N’ Go is set to be built on the east side of the parking area which will include a newly paved and restriped parking lot .  The planning commission reported that the chain wants to begin the project in late summer.  The Montoursville location adds a second local Gas N’ Go to the location on Lycoming Creek Road.

FRIENDS OF FLIGHT 93 TO PLANT MORE TREES

Since 2012, the volunteer group Friends of Flight 93 has reforested over 193 acres of land around the site where the flight on September 11^th went down in Shanksville, PA.  This month, on Earth Day weekend April 22, the “Plant a Tree at Flight 93” project volunteers will plant the last of the 150 thousand trees at the site.  The trees have become a windbreak and habitat restoration that has brought the barren strip mine site back to life with species of 38 native trees, 63 native bees and 141 native birds.  Find details about volunteering at flight93friends.org.

DUI CHARGES FOR SUSPECT IN CRASH LAST SUMMER

Felony DUI charges have been filed against the man responsible for a serious crash on the Muncy Creek Bridge last July.  According to North Central Pa dot com, Chester C. Swank III faces 2 felony counts of aggravated assault while intoxicated, after he crossed the yellow line on N. Main St. near John Brady Drive and crashed into another vehicle.  He then went airborne over the side of the bridge in Muncy Creek Township.  Swank and a 4 year old child were pulled from the fiery crash and both sustained serious injuries.  Swank was arraigned last Friday and faces a felony count of endangering the welfare of a child and other charges.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP

A motorcyclist from Luzerne County is in critical condition after a serious crash that occurred yesterday in Shamokin Township.  According to media outlets, 63 year-old Jeffery Williams of Drums was traveling on Rt. 61 Tuesday around 11:30am when he rear-ended another vehicle at Captain Bloom Road.  According to Stonington State police he suffered serious injuries and was transported to Geisinger Medical Center.  The other driver did not sustain any injuries.

NEW RESCUE TRUCK FOR NORTHUMBERLAND

The Northumberland Borough Council has approved the plan for the Northumberland Hook and Ladder company to purchase a 2023 Spartan Metro Rescue 1 Truck for a cost of just about 785 thousand dollars.  According to North Central PA dot com, Northumberland Fire Department Chief Brian Ginck said the new truck will help provide the best rescue service to the area.  He said the current truck is a 1997 model and need to be replaced.   Northumberland council members voted to support the company in seeking a loan from Northumberland National bank for the vehicle, which is expected to be arrive in mid-2023.  Ginck says they will be having upcoming fundraisers for the truck.

WORLD WIDE BOOK CLUB OPPORTUNITY

There’s a global digital book club and you’re invited.  The James V. Brown Library in Williamsport is offering an opportunity for you to join the “Big Library Read”.   Between now and April 18^th participants with a library card can borrow the current audiobook or ebook for free, then go online at ebranchtogo.com, and participate in an online discussion.  The worldwide book club features the book “Music Is History” by Questlove.

SPORTS

NBA
Mavericks 131     Pistons 11
Nets 110               Knicks 98
Hawks 118           Wizards 103
Celtics 117 Bulls 94
Jazz 137               Thunder 101
Clippers 113        Suns 109

NHL
Capitals 4             Lightning 3
Red Wings 3         Jets 1
Blues 4                 Kraken 1
Canucks 5            Golden Knights 1
Flames 4               Ducks 2

PIAA District 4 (from 0406)
Varsity Baseball
Troy 6                  Athens 5
Canton 2               Cowanesque Valley 0
Benton 10             Montgomery 8
Williamson 16      Northeast Bradford 1
Central Columbia 3Midd-West 2
Sayre 15               Muncy 1
Varsity Softball
Sullivan County 24        Benton 5
Cowanesque Valley 5    Canton 4    

MLB Opening Day
Veteran Cubs player, Kyle Hendricks will throw the first pitch of the season against Milwaukee today at 2:20pm at Wrigley field.
And Cleveland has a new brand… The Guardians.

Golf
The Masters Tournament
The 86^th playing of the year’s first major at Augusta National – Tiger Woods said this Tuesday he’s slated to play for another green jacket barring any health problems from his major car accident last year.