NO CHARGES IN FATAL MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL CRASH
No charges will be filed against the driver involved in a crash that killed a six-year-old boy outside Mifflinburg Elementary School. Police say the child was attempting to cross Shipton Street October 19th when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by Michael Leighow. Investigators reviewed school surveillance video and determined speed was not a factor. State police and the Union County District Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation.
LEWISBURG WATER TANK GETTING NEARLY ONE-MILLION-DOLLAR UPGRADE
Pennsylvania American Water has started a 975-thousand-dollar project to replace the roof of a one-million-gallon water storage tank serving the Lewisburg area. The College Park tank is part of the Milton water system. Officials say the improvements will protect water quality and strengthen reliability. A second tank will remain operational during construction, so customers should not experience service interruptions. Work is expected to take three to four months, primarily during weekday daytime hours.
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON REGIONAL WALKING AND BIKING IMPROVEMENTS
Residents of Clinton and Northumberland counties are being asked to help improve walking, biking and other transportation options. SEDA-COG is holding public meetings to gather input on safer, more connected travel routes. A meeting for Northumberland County residents is scheduled tomorrow from 4 to 6 at the East Buffalo Township Building in Lewisburg. Clinton County residents can attend November 12th from 2 to 4 at the Clinton County Community Center in Lock Haven.
NEW STATE LAWS EXPAND FUNDRAISING OPTIONS FOR FIRE COMPANIES AND NONPROFITS
Pennsylvania nonprofits and fire companies have new ways to raise money following legislation signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. The laws increase weekly prize limits from 35-thousand to 60-thousand dollars and allow organizations to keep half their small games revenue, up from 40 percent. Credit cards and mobile payments will also be permitted. A pilot program allowing fire companies to sell raffle tickets online is already underway. The changes come following the state’s crackdown on illegal skill games.
WILLIAMSPORT MAN AND MILTON WOMAN CHARGED IN UNION COUNTY DRUG STING
A Williamsport man and a Milton woman face felony drug charges following an undercover state police investigation in Union County. Thirty-five-year-old Daniel Moss of Williamsport faces 13 felony counts, while 36-year-old Dannille Gonzales of Milton faces seven. Police say the two were involved in suspected methamphetamine and marijuana wax sales in East Buffalo and White Deer townships during September. Charges include possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication facility.
LYCOMING COUNTY PROJECTS AWARDED MORE THAN SIX-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS
More than six-and-a-half million dollars in funding has been awarded to projects serving Lycoming County. Senator Gene Yaw and Representatives Jamie Flick and Joe Hamm announced the Neighborhood Assistance Program awards. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank receives five-point-one million dollars to fight hunger across its 27-county service area. Penn College gets 945-thousand dollars to expand heavy equipment training facilities, while Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity receives nearly 140-thousand dollars to build an affordable home in Williamsport.
PENNSYLVANIA PHEASANT SEASON OPENS WITH EXPANDED HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Pennsylvania’s statewide pheasant hunting season opened Saturday, with expanded opportunities for hunters this year. The Game Commission plans to stock about 232-thousand birds through early January, mostly on public lands. All 21 Sundays during the season are now open for hunting, along with additional dates overlapping deer season. Hunters are limited to two birds daily and must wear fluorescent orange. Most hunters also need a pheasant permit, which costs just under 27 dollars.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO RESTORE HISTORIC HUGHESVILLE CEMETERY CHAPEL
Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hughesville is launching a 30-thousand-dollar fundraising campaign to restore its historic chapel, built in 1905. The project includes roof and stained-glass repairs, electrical upgrades, a wheelchair ramp and future maintenance. Cemetery officials say preserving the landmark will allow it to be used for services. Guided tours of the chapel and cemetery are scheduled for November 21st and 22nd at 2:30, with donations encouraged to support the restoration.
SPORTS
NASCAR
Kyle Larson charged from 11th place on the final lap to win Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega, Alabama, edging William Byron by just four-hundredths of a second. The race featured two massive crashes, including one that sent Joey Logano’s car upside down, while Larson extended his championship lead to 73 points with two races remaining
1st – Kyle Larson 2nd – William Byron 3rd – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 4th Ross Chastain 5th – Cole Custer
NFL
Buccaneers 43 Panthers 13
Steelers 16 Saints 10
Falcons 29 49ers 20
Bengals 35 Ravens 13
Giants 27 Texans 21
Lions 20 Packers 17
Seahawks 20 Chiefs 3
NFL Monday Night Football
Cowboys vs Eagles 8:15pm ABC/ESPN
NHL
Panthers 3 Blackhawks 2
Stars 6 Islanders 3
Canadiens 2 Jets 1
Predators 6 Avalanche 2
Wild 4 Canucks 2
NHL Tonight
Kings vs Rangers 7pm NHL Net
Maple Leafs vs Flames 8:30pm ESPN+
Red Wings vs Oilers 9:30pm ESPN+
MLB Tonight
World Series Game 3
Brewers vs Rays 8pm FOX MIL leads 2-0
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