DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LEADS TO WOMAN’S ARREST

Police arrested a Williamsport woman after police answered a domestic disturbance call Saturday night on Trenton Avenue.  According to the Sun Gazette, 40 year old Ashley Barnfield was questioned and then detained by city police as she allegedly was drunk and started yelling at the officers.  Later when another officer assisted, an affidavit says Barnfield kicked the second officer before she was arrested and again at police headquarters.  She was arraigned on charges of public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and assault, and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

POLICE INCIDENT RECORDED BY SUSPECT ON FACEBOOK

Police arrested a Hazelton woman in Mount Carmel who was livestreaming the arrest and pror incidents on Facebook.  According to North Central PA dot com, BobbiJo Lopez was originally stopped by police for impeding traffic as she recorded herself walking around outside her vehicle at a red light with her phone.  When police stopped Lopez and tried to give her a ticket, she threw her phone and sped away, starting a chase in which she drove in the wrong lane of traffic, sometimes at high speeds until finally arriving at a West Third Street residence where police took her into custody.  Police found methamphetamine at the home and charged her with possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to the felonies for fleeing police and resisting arrest.  Lopez was arraigned and posted 25 hundred dollars unsecured bail.

AVIAN FLU STAYING IN SOUTHERN PA FOR NOW

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has been struggling with outbreaks of avian flu, but according to the Daily item, there are no cases that have spread as of yet to the Valley. Official reports say there are about 10,360 poultry operations statewide. Department of Agricutlture Secretary Russel Redding says the state has had $2 million set aside since 2016 to respond to avian influenza.  If you raise chickens and have concerns about Avian Flu, call the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services at 717-772-2852. 

FARMER’S MARKET SET TO START

Williamsport Growers Market Peak Season marker is set to start up Saturday morning.  Officials from the market say that customers will be able to purchase affordable healthy food using cash as well as the token system using debit or SNAP Cards.  A person can use their card to purchase $1 to $20 tokens that each vendor at the market will accept.  The Growers Market runs Saturdays April 30^th through November each Saturday from 8am til noon during peak season at 249 Little League Blvd.

WILLIAMSPORT BROTHERS DISPLACED BY FIRE

The Red Cross is assisting two brothers who were displaced by fire yesterday.  According to the Sun Gazette, a fire started in the bedroom of a two-unit apartment at 917 Washington Boulevard around 3am.  Williamsport firefighters responded to the early morning incident and found that the two occupants had safely escaped the apartment. No one was injured.  It took a few minutes to extinguish the fire and officials say the cause is under investigation. 

TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM RECALL

If you bought Turkey Hill Chocolate Marshmallow Premium ice cream lately and have a peanut allergy, check it before you eat it!  It’s been recalled.  According to a press release from Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, PA, the recall applies to 385, 48 ounce containers of the chocolate marshmallow premium ice cream bought between April 14^th and 19^th that may have been filled with chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream instead.  The dairy has not received any complaints of illness at this time and says the recall doesn’t apply to any other product.  The UPC Code of the product is 020735420935.  If you purchased any of the product, you can return it to the store for a full refund or call 1800 MY DAIRY.

BOOSTER SHOT CLINIC ON THE WAY

If you are eligible and interested in getting a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, Geisinger is hosting four clinic days at the Hughes Center in Danville; April 27-28 (tomorrow and Thursday) and May 4^th and 5^th. Those over 50 and who are immunocompromised benefit from the extra dose, avoiding severe disease, according to data from the CDC. Ask your doctor if you qualify for the booster.  Geisinger retail pharmacies are taking appointments through online scheduling or at 570-284-3657.

BRIDGE TO BE NAMED FOR WWII VETERAN

A World War II veteran who passed away in April of 2020 will have a Pine Creek Township bridge named for him next month.  According to the Record Online, the 76^th District State representative, Stephanie Borowicz announced a dedication and unveiling ceremony will take place Tuesday May 3^rd at 10 am next to the bridge on State Route 1010 over Chatham Run to honor the late Tech Corporal Lee R. Phillips.  Phillips was a Howard native and graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1944 before he was drafted and assigned to 3^rd Army, Company A, 787^th battalion where he drove tanks under General Patton. 

DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS IN COGAN STATION HOME

A Cogan Station couple has been arrested after narcotics detectives executed a search warrant and found deplorable living conditions in a home with 5 young children on April 14th.  According to a press release by the Old Lycoming Police Department, police investigating drug offenses found 34 year old Jeffery Howlett and 29 year old Lindy Beck both of Beech Street, to have dangerous drug paraphernalia, exposed wires, and food and animal waste scattered throughout the home.  Police then obtained a second warrant, charging the couple with felony endangerment of children.  Both Howlett and Beck faced District Magistrate Judge William Solomon and were committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail each.  The children were placed with relatives.

SUNBURY DRUG SWEEP NETS 30 SUSPECTS

After several controlled drug buys by police earlier this week in Sunbury, police conducted a drug sweep and outstanding warrant search which netted the arrest of 30 people in the city.  According to The Daily Item, Sunbury Police said they had assistance from other Valley departments and together seized guns and over 300 grams of drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, spice and other drugs.  Sunbury District Judge Mike Toomey worked in conjunction with police to reserve a full day in his court to clean up the warrant list they had to tackle.  The city has more sweeps planned for the future.

LOCAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANTS

Evangelical Community Hospital is one of six hospitals in Pennsylvania to receive almost 490 thousand dollars in an Emergency Rural Health Care Grant from the USDA through the American Rescue Plan act, funding made available through historic legislation by the Biden Harris Administration.  According to The Express, Evangelical will use the grant to support their Advanced Life Support Unit and other ancillary equipment for in and outpatients.  The five other recipients of the 3.9 million dollar grant include the Clinton County Department of Emergency Services, Lock Haven Emergency Medical Services, Centre Care, Inc, Citizens Hose Company and Broad Acres Nursing Home in Tioga County. 

CROSSCUTTERS LOOKING FOR ANTHEM SINGERS

The Williamsport Crosscutters are seeking National Anthem singers for the upcoming 2022 season.  Those interested in applying, can email a link or audio file of themselves performing the traditional rendition of the song, a Capella.  Submissions along with a short application, are due by May 13^th, the song should be 90 seconds or less in length and will be reviewed following the deadline.  Those chosen will be contacted for performances coming up on opening night with the State College Spikes June 2 through the end of the season, September 1^st.  

MAN SHOOTS UP HOUSE OVER DEATH OF PET

A man who was reacting to the family’s dogs killing his pet bird, opened fire in the basement of his Jackson Township home on April 16^th around 9:30am, which prompted the other occupant of the home to call police.   According to the Sun Gazette, Nicholas Jennings, who lives on Blockhouse Rd. with his sister and her two children, fired rounds in the basement and then more rounds outside the house after learning about the death of his pet, which caused about 1000 dollars-worth of damage.  When police arrived, Jennings was taken into custody and charged with 1 felony count of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and other misdemeanors for reckless endangerment.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of bail.

FIRE DESTROYS MILL HALL GARAGE AND CONTENTS

A Mill Hall man suffered the loss of two Mustangs, several motorcycles and yard equipment after a fire began in his three bay concrete block garage just off Fishing Creek last night.  According to the Record Online, property owner Tim Yost guessed that an electrical cord could have started the blaze, but a State Police Fire Marshal will be called to the scene today to determine the origin of the fire.  Firefighters from Mill Hall, Lock Haven, Flemington and Lamar Township were on the scene and had the fire knocked down in about 20 minutes.  Smoke was reportedly seen from as far away as Lock Haven.

UNITYVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL CONTACT WITH MINOR

A former Unityville man accused of molesting a female minor  in Franklin Township has been jailed in Lycoming County.  According to the Sun Gazette, 42 year old Ronald P Wert was accused of multiple indecent assault charges, including felony count of unlawful contact with a minor.  The incidents happened between November of 2021 and March 2022.  Wert had recently moved to a Unityville campground from Fairview Road, but is now incarcerated in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail. 

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UKRAINE

Susquehanna University is hosting a benefit concert for Ukraine Saturday April 30^th at 7:30pm.  According to a press release from the university, local musicians will gather in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music and Art under the direction of Jordan Smith visiting assistant professor of music.  A collection will be taken to help the organization supporting refugees, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.  Music performed will include the Ukrainian National Anthem, Prayer for Ukraine by Lysenko and The Great Gate of Kiev by Mussgorsky.  Find more details here.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4

Varsity Baseball
Hughesville 2                 Midd-west 1
Wyalusing 5                   Cowanesque Valley 2
Athens 8                        Williamson 2
Lewisburg 6                   South Williamsport 1
Northeast Bradford 6    Towanda 3
Sayre 11                        Wellsboro 1

Varsity Softball
NE Bradford 10             Towanda 0
Cowanesque Valley 4 Wyalusing 3
Wellsboro 18                 Sayre 2
Lewisburg 4                   Montoursville 3
Shikellamy 15                Milton 5
Shamokin 3                   Midd-west 2
Athens 13                      Williamson 3
Montgomery 13             Sullivan County 2
Bloomsburg 14              Central Columbia 4
Central Mt 11                Selinsgrove 0
St John Neumann 15     CMVT 14
Williamsport & Danville and Muncy & Benton didn’t play

NBA
Game 3 of the West 1^st Round
Grizzlies 104        Timberwolves  95 – Memphis leads 2-1
Mavericks 126     Jazz 118  Dallas leads that 2-1
Warriors 118        Nuggets 113 Golden State is 3-0
Tonight
Game 3 of the East 1^st Round has the Heat and the Hawks @7 on ESPN,  Bucks & Bulls @8:30 on ABC, and Suns & Pelicans @930 on ESPN

MLB
Guardians 6 White Sox 3
Tigers 3 Yankees 0
Mets  6 Giants 2
A’s 6 Orioles 4
Diamondbacks 4 Nationals 3
Pirates 4 Cubs 3

NHL
Flyers 6 Canadiens 3
Panthers 5 Redwings 2
Sabers 5 Devils 2
Penguins 4 Bruins 0
Hurricanes 4 Jets 2
Rangers 6 Islanders 3
Lightning 8 Maple leafs 1
Wild 6 Canucks 3
Flames 4 Stars 2
Kings 4 Blackhawks 1
Blues 3 Sharks 1

NASCAR this Sunday @3pm Geico 500 in Talladega, Alabama
Listen on our sister station WWPA, the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

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