ANOTHER MINK RELEASE IN ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP

Two people have been arrested for releasing 200 minks from Stahl Fur Farm in Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County According to the state police, 2 residents of Massachusetts were arrested Thursday for the crime committed overnight at the fur farm which was seen on video surveillance footage.  Suspects, 27-year-old Cara Mitrano and 25-year-old Christopher Legere are being held and awaiting arraignment at Northumberland County prison.  They are being charged with agricultural vandalism, criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking, cruelty to animals, burglary, and criminal trespass.  This incident is similar to the release of mink last September at the same location, but no arrests have been made in that case.

WARRANT OUT FOR 70 YEAR OLD WHO SOLD DRUGS TO INFORMANT

There is a warrant out for a 70 year old man from Williamsport who police say sold drugs to an undercover informant two times earlier this year.  According to the Sun gazette, Leonard Brooks of West 4^th Street is facing felony charges of possession of narcotics with intent to deliver, after an undercover officer said he exchanged money for crack cocaine once last April and another time in May.  The charges were filed last week in Williamsport which also included two charges of criminal use of a communication facility.

PRISON ESCAPEE LOST RIGHT TO APPEAL

The man who escaped from the Chester County Prison only to be captured 2 weeks later, has lost his appellate rights after the case came to trial while he was missing from law enforcement.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Danilo Cavalcante escaped from custody shortly after he was incarcerated and the 30 day window for an appellate review expired before his attorney could file the appeal to his first-degree murder conviction in Superior Court.  Cavalcante remains jailed, serving his life sentence at SCI Greene – south  of Pittsburgh.   After his capture in August he pleaded guilty to escape, burglary, and firearms violations and must serve an additional 15 to 30 years in state prison.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NOVEMBER 5^TH

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5^th General Election in Pennsylvania.  You are eligible to register to vote if you have been a citizen of the US for a month, and a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you’ll vote for 30 days, and be 18 years old on November 5^th.  You can register in person, online or even at the DMV.  You must provide identification like a PA driver’s license, a PennDOT ID card number or the last four digits of your social security number.  Lycoming County residents should go to lyco dot org under voter services for information about registering to vote and polling locations.  

MOUNT CARMEL FIRE SUNDAY

There was a two-alarm fire in Mount Carmel last night that damaged multiple residential properties.  According to the Standard Journal, the fire at 145 S. Chestnut St was called in before 9:45 p.m. Sunday. It took about 45 minutes to have the fire under control but fire officials say they worked inside and outside at the Chestnut street residence  to extinguish hot spots until after midnight.  No civilian  injuries were reported in the fire but Mount Carmel fire officials say one firefighter was evaluated for suspected exhaustion.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN MAINESBURG

A 75 year old man from Mainesburg was killed in an accident last Wednesday along Route 6.  According to state police Ronald Padleski was pulling off from the side of Route 549 in his Jeep, about to turn left onto Route 6 east, when he was hit by a tractor trailer traveling west on Route 6, driven by 58 year old Patrick Powers of Mansfield.  Police say Padleski was wearing his lap and shoulder belt, but was taken to UPMC in Wellsboro where he died from his injuries.  An investigation has been opened about the crash.

FUNDING FOR POLE BARN AT HUGHESVILLE FAIRGROUNDS

Funding has been approved by the Lycoming County Commissioners for the construction of a 6,000-square-foot pole building for housing animals at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville.  According to North Central PA dot com, the 260 thousand dollar grant contract was approved with the Lycoming County Fair Association to use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to build the barn that will be used during showmanship competitions and livestock exhibitions.  Two buildings in the agriculture area will come down to make room for the new facility.  It may then also be used during the off-season for a farmer’s market.

MITTEN TREE EVENT IN LAURELTON

The West End Library in Laurelton is holding a mitten tree event.  According to the library’s social media pages, beginning Thanksgiving week, the facility will be collecting children’s hats, scarves, and mittens or gloves for the mitten tree that is available during library hours at their 45 Ball Park Road location.  The collecting of warm clothes for kids will go on two weeks through December 17^th.  The donations will then be given to the Mazeppa Manna Food Pantry.  Get details at unioncountylibraries.org.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Commanders  40           Panthers  7
Jaguars  32                    Patriots  16
Bills  34                Titans  10
Bengals 21                     Browns  14
Lions  31              Vikings  29
Eagles  28             Giants  3
Chiefs 28              49ers  18
Steelers  37           Jets  15
NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens vs Buccaneers  8:15pm  ESPN/ABC
Chargers vs Cardinals  9pm ESPN+

MLB
NLCS Game 6 
Dodgers  10          Mets  5  LA wins series 4-3
* On Saturday , Yankees defeated the Guardians (5-2) in the American League Championship Series and face the Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday October 25^th on FOX

NHL
Jets 6                    Penguins 3
Avalanche  4        Sharks  1
Kings  4                Ducks  1
NHL Tonight
Lightning vs Maple Leafs  7:30pm  NHL Network

NASCAR
South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
* Joey Logano got the checkered flag, Christopher Bell 2^nd, Daniel Suarez 3^rd, William Byron 4^th, Alex Bowman Rounded out the top 5.
*Top 4 Drivers head to next round – Logano (locked into the Championship 4 positon), Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, William Byron. 
*2 Races remain in the round of 8 including drivers Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliot.

WNBA Finals
NY Liberty  67     MN Lynx 62 /OT 3-2
NY claims their first WNBA title

JD VANCE IN WILLIAMSPORT

Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance was in Williamsport yesterday for a campaign rally at the Liberty arena on Hepburn Street. More than 1000 people attended the rally that shut down roads in city for most of the day over the security for the Senator and for those who came to listen to him speak Wednesday afternoon. The topics Vance covered that drew the most interest from voters including economic policies and immigration.  Vance left Lycoming County after his short speech and went to Pittsburgh where today, he will hold another campaign rally representing former president Donald Trump and the Republican party just 20 days before Election Day in Pennsylvania – November 5^th.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING GUARD

A woman who witnesses say became combative toward a security officer at a music and arts festival event in Millville last weekend, has been arrested for simple assault, trespassing, and harassment.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say Hannah Elizabeth Powell was asked to leave the event several times and when confronted about remaining, she struck the female security guard in the face, cutting her.  Powell was detained and held while 911 was called.  She was arraigned and bail was set at $5,000 monetary.

NUCLEAR TEST TO HAPPEN IN BERWICK NEXT WEEK

The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick is planning a test and the US Department of Homeland Security and FEMAwill be evaluating the results.  According to FEMA authorities they will evaluate state and local government response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone after the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Columbia County nuclear facility.  The test is set for next week and a public meeting will be held to discuss preliminary findings Thursday October 24^th at 4pm at the Talen Energy East Mountain Business Center in Wilkes-Barre.

ELECTION NIGHT DINNER IN LEWISBURG TO END THIS YEAR

The tradition of the Lewisburg Area High School Alumni Association serving a spaghetti dinner on Election may be coming to an end.  According to the Daily Item, representatives from the Alumni Association said that after 20 years of serving the dinners at Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School, declining attendance and lack of volunteers has led to them planning on this year to be the last.  The event will be held in Lewisburg this November 5^th from 5-7pm and is $9 for adults and $5 for children6-12 and free for children 6 and under.  Association members said they would welcome a new group to take over the traditional event.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN ARRESTED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Police say a woman was assaulted by a Williamsport man who was recently taken into custody.  According to the Sun Gazette, witnesses say that 22 year old Dontay James Gulledge threatened the female victim and police observed that she sustained injuries to her face neck and upper chest when they interviewed her at a residence on West Third Street in the city. The woman originally told authorities she was injured in a fall but later said the injuries were inflicted by Gulledge, who police say had a swollen hand, which was consistent with the accusations against him.  He was charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment, and was jailed in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES FOR BEAVERTOWN MAN

A man from Beavertown has been charged with felony aggravated indecent assault, and several misdemeanors after he was accused of sexually abusing a 9 year old girl in August.  According to the Daily Item, Travis P. Shorts first denied any contact with the child, but the after a polygraph test, he admitted that  did behave toward the girl in a sexual manner, but blamed the child for wearing revealing clothing.  Middleburg police say the mother of the child brought about the complaint and he was recently arraigned with an upcoming preliminary hearing.  He was jailed in lieu of one hundred thousand dollars bail.

MAYOR SLAUGHTER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF “THE LEAGUE”

The Pennsylvania Municipal League, or “The League”, has elected Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter as this year’s president to lead the organization that strengthens and empowers effective local government through advocacy, education, and support for our members.  According to the Sun Gazette, slaughter was elected during The League’s annual business meeting as part of the Municipal Leadership Summit in Scranton.  League representatives called Mayor Slaughter aleader in revitalization who has led the City of Williamsport team to professionally serve the community.  Slaughter served The League last year as first vice president.

FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED FOR SUNBURY PARADE

Sunbury Fire Police are asking for last minute sponsors for their Halloween Parade tonight forming at Shikellamy High School at 5pm.  According to parade organizers, the parade steps off at 7pm and will go from Tenth Street to Market Street, and then Fourth Street to the Sunbury Plaza.  The group says they are willing to accept last minute donations to help cover some of the costs of the parade.  Get information on the Sunbury Fire Police Facebook page and at City Hall.

SPORTS

PIAA HS
Boys Soccer
Bloomsburg 5      Muncy 0
Lewisburg  4        Crestwood 0
Warrior Run 1      Selinsgrove 1/2OT
Cntrl Columbia  3  Milton  1
Girls Volleyball
Lourdes  3            Lewisburg  2

MLB
NLCS – Game 3 
Dodgers  8                     Mets  0  LA leads 2-1
MLB Today
NLCS  Game 4 – Dodgers vs Mets  8:08pm FS1
ALCS  Game 3 – Yankees  vs Guardians  5:08pm  TBS/Max NY leads 2-0

WNBA Finals  Game 3
Liberty  80           Lynx  77
WNBA Finals Game 4 Friday
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm  ESPNNHL
Penguins  6           Sabres  5
Maple Leafs  6     Kings 2
Bruins  5              Avalanche  3
Ducks  5               Utah Hockey Club  4
NHL Today
Devils vs Senators  7pm
Stars vs Capitals  7pm
Rangers vs Red Wings  7:30pm  EPSN+/Hulu
Islanders vs Blues   8pm 
Flyers vs Kraken  10pm ESPN+

Thursday Night Football Tonight
Broncos vs Saints  8:15pm  PrimeVid
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock

MORE CHARGES FOR TEEN WHO MADE THREATS

The teen who allegedly told a student acquaintance he would shoot up Montoursville Area High School last week, is officially facing firearms charges for showing an illegally held .380 Ruger on a Snapchat video during the threat.  According to the Sun Gazettte, 18 year old Jasir Jennings-Cornelius is now in custody after running from police until last  Thursday when he was apprehended at a home on Second Avenue. Jennings-Cornelius told police the gun he had was given to him by a juvenile who was in custody for allegedly being involved in the theft at the Blued Barrel Gun Store in Hughesville.  Receiving stolen property was added to the 18 year old’s charges of felony terroristic threats and harassment and after waiving his preliminary hearing, the man was released on 50 thousand dollars bail.

CITY STREET CLOSURES WEDNESDAY FOR VANCE VISIT

There are street closures to expect in Williamsport tomorrow in preparation for Senator JD Vance, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential running mate, who will speak at Liberty Arena on Hepburn Street Wednesday at 3pm.  According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, beginning at 7:30am tomorrow morning, Hepburn between Second and West Edwin Streets, and Elmira Street between West Third and West Edwin will close. In addition there will be closures around Center Place, and Government Place between West Third and West Fourth and other areas close by.  The closures are expected to remain in place until 5pm. Please consider an alternate route tomorrow.

GRANT TO BOLSTER BROADBAND IN THE TIOGA COUNTY REGION

The Church of the New Covenant in Mansfield has received funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to bolster internet access in the community.  According to a press release from Senator Gene Yaw, almost 2 million dollars in grant funding from the federally backed Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program is being invested as a key part of the Commonwealth’s broader mission to strengthen infrastructure.  The grant is expected to help to improve internet access in schools, libraries, recreation centers, and nonprofits that serve as public hubs. 

CROSSCUTTERS 2025 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced their 2025 season schedule in conjunction with the MLB Draft League for a fifth season.  Friday June 6^th is the home opener against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, kicking off 40 home games for the year.  Times fort the home games in Williamsport remain the same – 6:35 for weekdays and Saturdays with a 4:05 first pitch on Sundays.  In the league’s first four seasons, over 170 players have been drafted by MLB clubs, including 33 members of the Williamsport Crosscutters.  Get MVP Club Season ticket details that go on sale November 1^st at crosscutters.com.

MORE CHARGES FOR MAN WHO KILLED BEARS ON HIS PROPERTY

The man from South Williamsport who had previously been charged with killing wildlife on his property and was free on bail, has been taken into custody after facing new charges from offenses in September.  According to North Central PA dot com, 62 year old Shawn Paul Zimmerman, violated terms of his initial bail after being recently accused of strangulation, simple assault, and harassment for allegedly against his girlfriend.  Judge Nancy Butts revoked Zimmerman’s bail and set his new bail at $75,000.  He will have to post the full amount to be released, while he waits for his court date in November at the Lycoming County Prison.

SUSPECT IN HOMICIDE CASE WANTS CHARGES DISMISSED

A man from Wilkes Barre has filed motions requesting that homicide charges against him be dismissed for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Dayveon Creel, of Sunbury, outside the Northumberland County Courthouse August 15^th.  According to the Daily Item, Carnel Shelborne was charged with homicide September 15^th after police say he was in the vehicle that blocked Creel from fleeing danger during the lunch break of an attempted homicide case for Anthony Moultrie and Francky Riche.  This set the scene for the shooting, allegedly by a third man, Denarii Springs, of Northumberland who is not yet in custody at this time.  Shelborne’s attorney says the case should be dismissed due to lack of evidence.  He will in Northumberland County court Friday.

TECH SCHOOL OFFERING FREE TRAINING

Thanks in part to a federal grant from the Department of Treasury, under the administration of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, SEDA-COG and SUN Area Technical Institute are offering tuition-free training.  According to the Daily Item, the program will focus on HVAC and plumbing, carpentry and electrical systems technology. The Whole Homes-Repair Grant will provide training that is open to the public to learn practical, real-world skills that can enhance their capabilities in home repair, renovation, and weatherization. . Classes will be held twice a year through 2026.  Get more information by calling SUN Tech  at570-966-1031 ext. 125 for more information.

RENOVO NAMES FLAMING FOLIAGE FESTIVAL QUEEN

The 2024 Flaming Foliage Festival Queen was crowned this past weekend in Renovo during their 75^th anniversary celebration of the event.  According to the Express, Miss Canton, Isabella Schoonover, was crowned as this year’s Queen and was also awarded Miss Congeniality. Central Mountain Wildcats took first in the Band competition, and Citizens/ South Renovo Pierce Rescue Engine won first place for the best appearing firetruck. For the floats Pat Reeders was 1^st in the small float competition and The Central Mountain Cheerleaders won for the large float. Details at Pastateflamingfoliage.org.

SPORTS

PIAA HS
Boys Soccer
Muncy  1              Jersey Shore  1 /2OT
Midd-West  4       Warrior  Run  0
Montgomery  3    St. Joseph  Catholic 1
Girls Soccer
Muncy  5              Sullivan County  0
Jersey Shore 1      Wellsboro 0
Montoursville  4  Northern  Lebanon  0
Lewisburg  7        Mifflinburg  0

NFL Monday Night Football
Bills 23       Jets  20
Thursday Night Football
Broncos vs Saints  8:15pm  PrimeVid
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock

MLB
ALCS  Game 1
Yankees  5           Guardians  2
NLCS  Game 2 
Mets  7       Dodgers  3  tied 1-1

WNBA Finals Wednesday
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm ESPN

VICTIM IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP CRASH IDENTIFIED

The Lycoming County Coroner has identified the victim in the Wednesday evening crash in Armstrong Township. State police say 33 year old Peter Zeigler of South Williamsport was driving his Subaru Legacy on Route 15 north after 5pm October 9^th and left the roadway into the scenic overlook parking area before he continued on, striking an embankment, causing him to go airborne and over the cliff.  Zeigler’s vehicle burst into flames after it landed near Old Montgomery Pike Road. Multiple fire companies responded to the remote scene to extinguish the fire that burned for about 15 minutes.  Authorities from the coroner’s office and state police determined Zeigler was the only person in the accident after they surveyed the scene for any other victims. They continue the investigation into the crash.

POLICE SEEK LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP THIEF

Police in Loyalsock Township are seeking a suspect who stole from parked cars during the overnight of September 20^th.  According to State Police in Montoursville victims called to report the theft of cash and credit cards from vehicles they had parked along Northway Road.  If you have information about the thefts or about any suspects that might help the ongoing investigation, call State police in Montoursville, 570-368- 5700.

TEACHER’S CONTRACT AGREEMENT FINALIZED AT SHIKELLAMY

An agreement was reached between Shikellamy school directors and the education association last night approving a new 6-year teacher’s contract.  According to the Daily Item, the agreement was passed unanimously by the school board and agreed upon 167-9 by the Shikellamy Education Association.  The contract is ratified through 2030 and can be found online at shikbraves.org.

TWO FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO DONATE TRUCK, EQUIPMENT

After a meeting by the Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Department members this week, it was decided that they would donate their 2000 model fire truck with fire equipment from Picture Rocks Volunteer Fire Department to the fire company in Burnsville in western North Carolina, after they suffered destruction from flooding from Hurricane Helene.  Hepburn Township has a new engine, which was purchased in the spring.  According to the Sun Gazette, the fire marshal in North Carolina said that almost half a dozen fire departments lost everything and many others lost at least one critical apparatus.  The engine with donated equipment on it including pick head axes, a thermal imaging camera, 800 feet of hose, a deck gun, forestry rakes and nozzles and more, will head to the flood ravaged area transported by Ground Shaker Transport.

FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN SNYDER COUNTY

There was a Snyder County motorcycle accident this week that killed a man from Selinsgrove. According to State police, 76 year old Joseph C Smith was riding east near the intersection of Mill Road and North Oakwood Lane at about 3pm Monday, when a 2019 Audi driven by 38 year old Cathryn P. Mercer of Bastian Virginia, crossed the line and hit the man. Smith was thrown from the bike and fatally injured according to the Snyder County Coroner.  DH&L Fire and Ambulance, Hummels Wharf Fire Department were also on the scene.

BLOOMSBURG SHOOTER TURNS HIMSELF IN

The man police were seeking as a suspect in the shooting in Bloomsburg where the victim drove himself to the hospital after allegedly being shot, has turned himself in to state police. According to State police, 19 year old Joseph Michael Teneyck is now in custody for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and robbery following the arrest of the previously unnamed suspect, Nicholas Romeo Jones of Berwick who is facing robbery charges. Teneyck is in Columbia County Prison in lieu of $250,000 bail.  Jones is also incarcerated but is being held on 75 thousand dollars bail. The shooting victim, 23 year old Tyler Brown was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

CROSSCUTTERS RAISE MONEY FOR CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK

A partnership between the former Kelloggs – now Kellanova – and the Williamsport Crosscutters in a jersey and cap auction has raised thousands of dollars for the Central PA Food Bank.  According to the Crosscutters, they announced that they raised 6 thousand, 8 hundred dollars thanks to their Pop-Tarts night when Cutters players and coaches wore specially-designed Pop-Tarts branded uniforms and led guests to participate in promotional activities including trivia and drawings for a year supply of pop tarts in July.  The recent auction raised funds that assist the Central PA Food Bank to fight hunger, improve lives and strengthen communities.

FREE CATS, KITTENS AND DOGS AT DANVILLE SPCA EVENT

It’s a free adoption event for dogs, cats and kittens at the Danville SPCA this weekend.  According to the Danville SPCA they will offer shelter pets for no charge when fees can range from 85 dollars for an adult cat to 300 dollars for some dogs.  Each of the animals are spayed or neutered, chipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and ticks.  If you are looking for a second dog, adopters should bring that pet along with all the family members who live in the home to meet the new animal. The event is October 12, 13^th and 14^th from noon to 6pm and is sponsored by Mars Pet Co. Savings.  Cat carriers will be available for $5.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports

Boys Soccer
South Williamsport  4         Muncy  3
Athens  1                               NP Liberty  0
Hughesville 4                        Mifflinburg  1
Benton  5                               Sullivan Co 1
Lewisburg  2                         Sthrn Columbia  0
Wellsboro  2                         Williamson  1
Girls Soccer
Sullivan  4                 Meadowbrook Christian  3
Midd-West  2            Mifflinburg  1
Bloomsburg  1          Milton  0
Cntrl Columbia  5     Shikellamy  0
Selinsgrove  8           Central Mountain  0
Sthrn Columbia  4    Loyalsock  1

HS Football   BYB Game of the week
Danville vs Loyalsock 6:30 pre-game/7pm kickoff
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio network
Montgomery vs Holy Redeemer @ Wyoming Valley West Saturday 6pm


NFL Thursday night Football
49ers  36     Seahawks  24
Upcoming NFL Sunday
Browns vs Eagles 1pm FOX
Steelers vs Raiders  4:05pm CBS
Bengals vs Giants  8:20pm NBC

NCAA Football Saturday
Cal vs Pitt 3:30pm ESPN
Penn State vs USC 3:30pm CBS
Stanford vs Notre Dame  3:30pm
Ohio State vs Oregon 7:30pm NBC

MLB
ALDS Game 4
Guardians  5        Tigers  4  2-2
Yankees  3                     Royals  1  Yankees win series 3-1
MLB Today
NLDS Game 5
Padres vs Dodgers  8:08pm FOX  2-2

NHL
Bruins  6        Canadiens  4
Kings  3          Sabres  1
Senators  3     Panthers  1
Maple Leafs  4  Devils 2
Utah Hockey Club 5  NY Islanders 4
Penguins  6  Red Wings  3
Stars  4           Predators  3
Wild  3           Blue Jackets 2
Blues  5          Sharks  4

NASCAR
Bank of America ROVAL 400 Charlotte NC – Road Course
1pm Pre-Race/2pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network / WILQ HD3

WNBA Finals Game 1
MN Lynx  95  NY Liberty  93
WNBA Finals Game 2 Sunday 
Lynx vs Liberty  3pm ABC 

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT MAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE

A South Williamsport man is in custody after he assaulted his girlfriend in their home October 2^nd.  According to the Sun Gazette, police interviewed the victim at the couple’s Market Street home around 3:15am and observed that she was injured.  Police report that the victim said 38 year old Evan Michael Jones punched and strangled her, holding her on the ground by pulling on her hooded sweatshirt while telling her to get out before destroying her phone.  The victim was able to call for help from a nearby business, and was treated at UPMC Williamsport.  Jones was arraigned October 3^rd and faces felony charges of strangulation, reckless endangerment, simple assault an more.  He was jailed in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

PA SUPREME COURT TO HEAR RIGHT-TO-KNOW CASES FROM 2020

An appeal has been granted by the state Supreme Court in the right-to-know requests cases that were filed after the 2020 presidential election.  According to PennLive, the RNC and state Republican Party will be able to file the appeal on behalf of the plaintiffs.  The court will consider the state election Code and whether it exempts Cast Vote Records from a right-to-know request since they are the contents of a ballot box or voting machine.  A lower court previously reversed a decision that the CVRs are subject to public record, and upheld another decision that digital images of votes cast are also not public record.  The court has said they will not have a decision on the matter before this November 5^th, Election Day.

DMV TO CLOSE FOR INDIGINOUS PEOPLES’ DAY WEEKEND

All Pennsylvania Driver’s License centers, including all the photo centers will be closed this Saturday October 12^th through Monday October 14^th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  According to the department, you may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website dmv.pa.gov.  Get a full list of driver license and photo centers online as well.

TRUMP TO RALLY IN PA TODAY

Former President Donald J Trump is planning a rally today in Scranton.  According to the website Donald J Trump dot com, he is set to campaign at Riverfront Sports at 5 West Olive Plaza in Scranton with doors set to open at noon.  The event is scheduled to start with Mr. Trump speaking around 3pm.  He will also speak tonight at the Santander Arena at 700 Penn Street in Reading, PA at around 7pm. Go online to sign up for tickets that are available on a first come first served basis.

TWO FIREFIGHTERS INJURED IN LEWISTOWN FIRE

Two volunteer firefighters were injured while they worked a four alarm fire in Lewistown Monday morning before 11am.  According to WHTM, Lewistown Fire Department units were coincidentally in the area performing a Carbon Monoxide investigation in the borough and were diverted to a multi-alarm rowhome fire from 224 Valley Street to neighboring homes up to 226.  Fifteen people were displaced from the property and two firefighters experienced burns and were treated at Lewistown Hospital.  Witnesses say the fire spread rapidly and crews remained on the scene for about 4 hours fighting the blaze.  Fire officials say they appreciated that community members served the crews food and drinks during the incident.

AC UNIT THEFT FROM BUISNESS IN WILLIAMSPORT

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a September 7^th theft from a dental office in Muncy Township.  According to North Central PA dot com, a suspect driving an older model Ford F-150 pickup truck went to Lycoming Dental Office between 8:30pm and 9:10pm and stole an industrial grade air-conditioner worth 50 thousand dollars.  Williamsport police said a similar case happened at Solley Chiropractic on East Third Street in Williamsport.  If you have information about the suspect or the incident, call Pennsylvania State Police in Montoursville at 570-368-5700.

MONTOUR COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER TO RESIGN

The Montour County Public defender has resigned.  According to the Daily Item, the Montour County board of commissioners accepted Laurie Pickle’s resignation unanimously Tuesday.  Pickle was hired as the first female public defender for the county in October 2022.  Her last day as PD is Friday, November 1^st.  Commissioner Scott Lynn thanked Pickle for her service. In her resignation letter,  Pickle indicated she will be going on to work for Manchester and Associates.

WOOLY WORM PROGRAM SATURDAY DURING LEWISBURG FALL FEST

There will be a wooly worm event at the Fall Festival in Lewisburg this weekend.  According to the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership, in addition to over 60 craft and food vendors and family friendly activities that start Saturday around 10am, there will be the Woolly Worm Winter Weather Prognostication program that will predict this winter’s weather.  There will be musical performances through 5pm at the festival that is sponsored by Weis Markets and Geisinger.  Get more information at lewisburgpadot com.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Montgomery  3    Sullivan County 2
Millville 2             South Williamsport  1
Benton 5              Muncy  1
NP Liberty  3       Towanda  0
Wellsboro  9         Northeast Bradford  0


Girls Soccer 
Warrior Run  4     Montoursville 1
Hughesville 3       Southern Columbia 1
Bloomsburg  1     Lewisburg  0
Selinsgrove  2       Williamsport 1

MLB
National League Division Series
Mets  7       Phillies 2 NY up 2-1
Padres  6     Dodgers   5  SD up 2-1
MLB Today
ALDS Game 3
Guardians vs Tigers  3:08pm TBS/truTV/Max 1-1
Yankees  vs Royals  7:08pm TBS truTV/Max 1-1
NLDS Game 4
Phillies vs Mets 5:08pm FS1
Dodgers vs Padres 9:08pm FS1

NHL Opening night
Blues 3                 Kraken  2
Panthers 6            Bruins  4
Utah Hockey Club  5  Blackhawks  2WNBA Semi-finals
MN Lynx  88   CT Sun  77  MIN wins series 3-2
MN Lynx plays NY Liberty tomorrow –  Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

NFL Thursday night
49ers  vs Seahawks  8:15pm PrimeVid
Upcoming NFL Sunday
Browns vs Eagles 1pm FOX
Steelers vs Raiders  4:05pm CBS
Bengals vs Giants  8:20pm NBC

NCAA Football Saturday
Cal vs Pitt 3:30pm ESPN
Penn State vs USC 3:30pm CBS
Stanford vs Notre Dame  3:30pm
Ohio State vs Oregon 7:30pm NBC