MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTACKING SOUTHSIDE WOMAN

43 year old Monroe County man is in custody after he allegedly attacked a woman in South Williamsport June 13^th, allegedly telling police as they apprehended him, that he should have killed the woman.  According to the Sun Gazette  Justin Fendelander of Cresco strangled and bit his victim at a Phillips Park Drive apartment, before she  was able to call police, saying she was in fear for her life.  Fendelander said his victim caused him to have facial injuries, but the woman said were self-inflicted.  Fendelander is in the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.

FORMER EMPLOYEES ALLEGEDLY STOLE FOOD FROM RESTAURANT

Two Williamsport women were arrested for stealing food from a fast food restaurant where they worked.  According to the Sun Gazette, 21 year old Shaniyah West and 63 year old Stephanie A. Davis are accused of taking over 34 hundred dollars worth of roast beef and other foods from the East Third Street Arby’s between May and June of 2023.  State police say the two face felony charges of theft and criminal conspiracy and are free on bail.

HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

A heat advisory is in place all week as temperatures rise and humidity sets in according to the National Weather Service in State College.  The high heat is expected to remain through Friday at 8pm for most central PA counties with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees.  Get details about the signs and symptoms of heat stroke at wather.gov. In addition to a heat advisory, there is more potential for severe thunderstorms with brief heavy rain and gusty winds all this week in the afternoon and evening hours.

JUNETEENTH EVENTS THIS WEEK

Today is Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas with news of the end of the Civil War, in which slaves were made aware they had been freed two years earlier following the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.  As a federal holiday, most banks, post offices and state agencies will be closed today, with Juneteenth programs taking place in some areas. The public is invited to Lewisburg today from 4 to 8 p.m. for a celebration in Hufnagle Park and on Saturday in Williamsport gather noon til 4 in Shaw Place park for a festival including food, games art and music.

BELLFONTE MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE

Charges were held over for court in July for attempted homicide charges against a Bellefonte man this week in Centre County Court.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were called to a Beaver Farm Lane apartment where 20-year-old D’Andre James McCaslin had allegedly attacked his victim causing multiple injuries.  Police say when they discovered the woman’s injuries, they took McCaslin into custody.  He is being charged with criminal attempt at murder, aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault,  and more, and is being held at the Centre County Prison in lieu of $115,000 monetary bail. There will be a formal arraignment in July.

SHAMOKIN MAN SENTENCED

A man from Shamokin was sentenced to up to 12 years in Northumberland County Court last week after being convicted of felony strangulation and assault.  According to the Daily Item, a victim told police that 30 year old Thomas Ahmad choked and punched her several times during a domestic disturbance in June of 2023.  Ahmad said an argument escalated and that the woman was the aggressor.  He reported to authorities that he asked her to stop hitting him during an argument as she refused to let him leave the home in the Raspberry Hill section of Shamokin.  A jury sided with the victim  in the case prosecuted by the Assistant District Attorney Mike Seward.

SELINSGROVE ROAD WORK

A Selinsgrove roadway will be closed next week for a scheduled pipe replacement project.  According to the Daily Item, part of University Avenue between 18th Street and Fairview Drive is expected to be closed Monday June 24^th for at least one day for the construction.  PennDOT says there will be a detour in place while crews are working using 18th Street and Route 522.  Work will happen weather permitting between 6am and 2pm.

BEER TO BE SERVED AT BLOOMSBURG FAIR

When the Bloomsburg Fair comes around this fall, they’ll be making history over beverage sales – specifically, the beer.  According to WNEP, the Grandstand Superintendent of the Bloomsburg Fair says they will allow beer sales this year inside the Grandstand during concerts to ticket holders, except on Sundays when a Christian band plays.  The vote to partner with Yuengling was up to the fair board’s 13 members, only one of whom voted no on the alcohol sales for 2024 – which will still allow the beer sales to occur.  The Bloomsburg fair is September 20^th through the 28^th .

SPORTS

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters  13          State College Spikes  2
Cutters stay in State College tonight for the 2^nd in a 2-game series.  They come home tomorrow and host Mahoning Valley Scrappers for “Milton Watsontown night” 6:35pm first pitch.

MLB
Mariners  8         Guardians 5
Reds  2                Pirates 1
Phillies  4            Padres  3
D’Backs  5          Nationals  0
Yankees  4          Orioles  2
Mets  7                Rangers  6
MLB Tonight
Reds vs Pirates  12:35 ESPN+
Padres  vs Phillies  1:05pm
Orioles  vs Yankees  7:05pm
Mets  vs Rangers  8:05pm 

MLB News
* Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” of 50s and 60s Giants fame, a home run slugger and center field star for most of his 23-year Major League Baseball career, died Tuesday at 93 after a short illness.
*  Mays was to be honored Thursday evening at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field , Mays’ hometown and site of his Negro League career before 1948 – for a Giants-St. Louis Cardinals game.
*  Mays got 95% of the vote when he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1979, after a career with 660 home runs, 3,283 hits, two National League MVP awards and a record-tying 24 All-Star Game.  Mays’ All-Star Game records include most at-bats (75), most hits (23), most runs (20) and most stolen bases (six).

NHL Stanley Cup Game 5
Oilers  5  Panthers 3  FLA leads 3-2
NHL Stanley Cup Final Friday
Panthers vs Oilers  Game 6  8pm ABC/ESPN+

Olympic Swimming
22-year-old former Stanford swimmer, Regan Smith  is locked in for the 2024 Paris Olympics after she smashed and reclaimed the women’s 100-meter backstroke world record Tuesday night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium, lowering the mark to 57.13.  The previous record was 57.33, which Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown set in 2023. 

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATED FOR WILLIAMSPORT

An updated version of the City of Williamsport’s  Emergency Operations Plan  has been approved by city council.  According to the Sun Gazette, current emergency management coordinator, city Fire Chief Sam Aungst said Councilman Jon Mackey, the deputy emergency management coordinator worked to update the plan that hadn’t been updated since 2017.  Mackey suggested an update every 1 to 2 years.  The Emergency Operations Plan coordinates actions in the case of man-made or natural disasters.  Next steps could include hiring a point-person as a coordinator and finding a permanent EOC location.

FORMER WASD TEACHER TAKES PLEA DEAL

In a plea deal, a former Williamsport Area School District teacher who was initially accused of felony criminal solicitation sexual contact with a student and similar charges, was charged with third-degree misdemeanor harassment by communication.  According to North Central PA dot com, 54 year old Michelle Pulizzi of Williamsport was given a year of probation, without having to register as a sex offender, in addition to costs and 40 hours community service.  Pulizzi is barred from having a teaching license for five years.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY RESCHEDULED

The flag retirement ceremony that was to be held at Northumberland American Legion Post 44 Friday for flag day, has been rescheduled for this week after rainy weather Friday.  According to the Daily item, the Flag Day event will be held June 21^st at 7pm at the legion, 309 Point Township Drive, Northumberland, near the barbecue pit.  The public is invited and can bring their own flags to retire and a lawn chair if desired.   

LOCK HAVEN FLY-IN STARTS TOMORROW

The William T. Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven  is getting ready to host the 38th Annual Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-In this week, with events beginning Tuesday and continuing through Saturday afternoon.  According to the Lock Haven Express, a variety of aircraft are featured at the fly-in including The Berlin Airlift Spirit of Freedom static display next to the Piper Museum all week.  . Wings of Williamsport will be at the Fly In on Thursday, June 20^th, demonstrating their remote controlled aircrafts.  Get details at airshowcenter.com.

HEAT ADVISORY STARTS TOMORROW

Central Pennsylvania is under a heat advisory beginning tomorrow at noon and continuing through Tuesday evening.  According to the National weather service, heat index values could reach between 95 and 100 degrees in some areas of Central PA, with the impact of high humidity causing illness in sensitive groups.  It is recommended to check on the elderly and compromised individuals without air conditioning.  The high heat is expected to continue through this week.

POLICE ARREST ASSAULT SUSPECT IN WILLIAMSPORT

A victim told state police they were assaulted by a Williamsport man June 6^th , and after an interview with the suspect at a home near the 4000 block of Bloomingrove Road, police took him into custody after learning more about the assault.  According to North Central PA dot com, David Allen Crouse Jr. admitted to police he was on methamphetamine and they found he was involved in a fight with the accuser who was hospitalized.  Crouse is now facing simple assault and harassment charges and is being held at the Lycoming County Prison on $7,500 monetary bail.

JUNETEENTH TO CLOSE DMV WEDNESDAY

A reminder for those seeking services from the Pennsylvania DMV Wednesday, that all driver’s license centers, including the full-service center in Selinsgrove and Harrisburg will be closed in Observation of the Juneteenth holiday.  Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day was signed into law in Pennsylvania by  Gov. Tom Wolf in 2019.  According to PennDOT,  DMV customers can go online at dmv.pa.gov  for all forms, publications and driver training manuals.

EVENTS ADDED TO 2024 LYCOMING COUNTY FAIR

New events are coming to the Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville July 10^th through the 20^th this year.  According to an announcement this week by “Rocky” Reed, the President of the Lycoming County Fair, the three new highlights include; The Rodeo – featuring 20 bull riders, prepared for barrel racing and bull riding, Varner Farms Draft Horse Show, and four theater performances by the Hughesville High School Theater Club.  Reed also highlighted the free live music, pig races, the 4H dog show, multiple tractor pulls, animal exhibits, and the county-wide art show that are all annual favorites at the fair.  Get details at lycomingfair.net or on their Facebook page.

SPORTS

MLB Draft League
Frederick Keys  12      Williamsport Crosscutters  2 
Keys take the rain shortened series 2-0
Cutters stay on the road and play the State College Spikes Tuesday with a 6:35pm first pitch

MLB
Blue Jays 7                     Guardians 6
Nationals 3                     Marlins  1
Orioles  8             Phillies  3
Mets  11               Padres  6
Pirates  8              Rockies  2
Red Sox  9                     Yankees 3
MLB Today
Reds vs Pirates 6:40pm
Padres vs Phillies 6:40pm
Mets  vs Rangers  8:05pm

NBA Finals Game 5 Tonight
Dallas vs Boston  8:30pm  ABC  BOS leads 3-1

NHL  Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers  FLA Leads 3-1

GOLF
*        For the second time in five years, Bryson DeChambeau is the winner of the U.S. Open – his second career major title, at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
*        DeChambeau shot a 1-over par final round Sunday to finish the tournament at 6-under – one stroke better than Rory McIlroy

NASCAR
Ryan Blaney locked in his spot in the playoffs Sunday night with the checkered flag in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.
William Byron was 2^nd, Chase Elliot 3^rd, Christopher Bell 4^th, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rounding out the top 5.

24 Hours of Le Mans
*    Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second year in a row on Sunday after a battle with Toyota to the finish of the 92nd edition of the endurance race.
*    Denmark’s Nicklas Nielsen took the checkered flag in the 499P hypercar 

HUGHESVILLE MAN JAILED FOR ASSAULT OF MINORS

A nineteen year old man from Hughesville was jailed after he was accused of furnishing four teens with alcohol and sexually assaulting one of the victims over several occasions last month.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Austin Tyler McKeon was seen on surveillance video at a convenience store on Maynard Street in the same seat of a car with one of the 14 year olds committing acts of assault.  On May 24^th McKeon allegedly assaulted the same 14 year old in a vehicle outside a local movie theater, before she convinced McKeon to take her home.  McKeon was recently charged with four counts each of unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault, strangulation, corruption of minors and more.  He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 50 thousand dollars bail.

FORMER SUNBURY POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED

Among support from some friends and colleagues, former Sunbury police chief Brad Hare who was arrested for stealing funds from the Americus Hose Company while he was a member there, was sentenced in Northumberland county court yesterday to 9 months of house arrest.  According to North Central PA dot com, Hare told the court the crime was the result of alcohol addiction, a disease he has since sought help for.  After house arrest, Hare will be entered in the Restrictive Intermediate Punishment program for three years, with an additional two years’ probation.

BOLLARDS TO BE INSTALLED NEAR TRADE & TRANSIT

In an effort to remove traffic hazards for pedestrians walking near Pine Square in the Central business district of Williamsport, city council has approved to authorize the installation of bollards or posts to keep cars from parking on the brick paver right-of-way in that part of the Trade and Transit section. According to the Sun Gazette, officials from the city said the removable barriers are the most efficient resolution, since the area is used by delivery drivers and garbage trucks, and allow the fire department to have access. 

NEW BERLIN 4^TH OF JULY EVENT CANCELLED

The 4^th of July celebration in New Berlin has been cancelled this year.  According to the social media post over the weekend by the New Berlin Activities Committee, the expense of the fireworks along with not enough donations or volunteers for the event has forced the decision. The 54^th Annual New Berlin Day  on August 24^th is still on track for a great way to close out the summer.  The public is invited to the annual event to enjoy food, crafts, antiques and music at the Commons.

PSP MONTOURSVILLE SEEKING SUSPECT IN BURGLARY

State police in Montoursville are searching for information about a suspect who broke into a home in Hughesville between May 11^th and May 18^th.  According to PA State Police, a person broke into a home at Bower Lane in Penn Township and stole several items, including a 4 thousand dollar coin collection, tools, a laptop and a trail camera. If you have information please contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.

BEAVERTOWN MAN ACCUSED OF STRANGLING SISTER

A 38 year old man from Beavertown was arrested after police say he threatened to kill his sister at their Snyder County home Sunday.  According to the Daily Item, Robert E. Thomas Jr allegedly strangled his sister during an argument during which the woman’s young son tried to intervene.  Thomas then went outside and grabbed a garden tool, swinging it, and threatening the woman again.  Thomas was taken into custody and arraigned on charges of strangulation, terroristic threats and simple assault.  He is being held in lieu of $7,500 bail with an upcoming preliminary hearing. 

GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW SOUTHSIDE GOVT. COMPLEX

South Williamsport officials broke ground on the new, state of the art Local Government Center and Community Room last week, a no cost project for the  borough or its residents.  According to the Sun Gazette, the funding total of 12 million dollars comes from federal and state funds, along with funds from the lease with Little League, and a percentage from the Lycoming County Commissioners.  Forty percent of the new building will house local government operations, and the remaining 60% will house a community room for meetings and work sessions, that will double as a venue for the public. The 9000 square foot complex will be technologically advanced with wireless capabilities and a 600 square foot space for outdoor events.

LITTLE LEAGUE PHOTO CONTEST OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Little League’s annual summer-long photo contest is accepting submissions through the summer, and the top three winning photos will be submitted in the Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association Photo Contest coming up later this year. According to  Little League International, fans can submit photos telling their Little League story and the ways in which they celebrate  Little League in their communities.  The deadline for submissions is 9pm on August 1^st.  For contest submission information, go online to LittleLeague.org/PhotoContest.

SPORTS

PIAA State Championships Baseball
Class 2A Friday 10:30am
Bald Eagle Area vs Tri-Valley  @ Medlar Field, Lubrano Park, State College
PIAA State Championship Softball
Class 2A Friday 11am
South Williamsport vs Neshannock  @ State College 

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters   4        West Virginia Black Bears   2
Cutters @ home again tonight hosting West Virginia, 6:35pm first pitch

MLB

Guardians 5        Reds 3
Orioles  4            Braves  0
Nationals  5        Tigers  4
Marlins 4            Mets  2
Phillies 4             Red Sox 1
Pirates  2             Cardinals 1
Yankees  10        Royals 1
MLB Tonight
Braves vs Orioles  6:35pm
Guardians vs Reds 7:10pm ESPN+
Rays vs Mets  7:10pm
Phillies vs Red Sox  7:10pm
Pirates  vs Cardinals 7:45pm
Yankees vs Royals  8:10pm

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Thursday
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers 8pm ABC

NBA Finals Game 3 Today
Boston @ Dallas 8:30pm ABC  BOS leads 2-0

Competitive Eating News
Joey Chestnut won’t be allowed to compete  in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July, and won’t defend the Mustard Belt, due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods – a brand that sells meat substitutes. Major League Eating, the organization which sanctions the contest, said he’s welcome back when his sponsorship deal is over.  Chestnut won the competition in 2023, downing 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to earn his 16th Nathan’s title. 

MONTGOMERY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING FUNDS

A woman from Montgomery who served as the business director of a non-profit food pantry is facing felony theft charges after allegedly stealing over 40 thousand dollars from the organization.  According to the Sun Gazette, the treasurer of Footprints of Montgomery food Pantry reported irregularities in the bank account to state police which led to the discovery of the missing money.  Police allege that  50 year old Shawn Gawblick, who left the business director position in February, illegally withdrew over 30 thousand dollars from the businesses bank account and misappropriated another almost 10 thousand for her personal expenses.  Police said in court recently that Gawblick has an extensive criminal history including theft by deception and forgery.  She is free on 25 thousand dollars bail.

PA TROOPER TRIAL BRINGS GUILTY VERDICT

The jury in the week-long trial of the PA state trooper involved in the deadly crash in Tioga County that killed a 47 year old teacher from the Troy Area School District  returned a guilty verdict of vehicular homicide Friday.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records say Michael Brown illegally crossed a double yellow line along Route 6 last February 11, attempting to pass a car and struck Christine Woodward in an oncoming vehicle – she died at the scene. A judge in Columbia County has yet to set a sentencing date, Brown remains free on bail until then.

BRIDGE WORK IN WATSONTOWN

Work will close the Watsontown River Bridge for three weeks as part of a preservation project, starting today.  According to PennDOT, Brimmer Avenue will be closed Tuesday between Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union County and Elm/Canal streets in Watsontown.  There will be work including deck patching, placement of an epoxy overlay, and milling and paving of the bridge approaches. A detour using Main Street, Route 44, and Route 15 will be in place until approximately Wednesday, June 26^th.

BACTERIA LEVELS COULD LOWER THIS WEEK

The high coliform levels that closed swimming at Raymond B. Winter State Park Halfway Lake over the weekend could be at an acceptable level to return to swimming early this week.  According to the Daily Item, park officials say that during routine testing after the heavy rain last week, the bacteria levels were at 300 per 100 milliliter when it needs to be below 245.  The results of new samples from the lake are expected back today or tomorrow and officials are confident the bacteria levels will be back to normal, resulting in a potential announcement of the reopening of Halfway Lake at the Union County Park.

TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR DRUG DEALING

A Williamsport man was arrested after he delivered 10 bags of fentanyl, that later got into the hands of a confidential informant in February.  According to North Central PA dot com, 47 year old Kyiem Randy Bradshaw is known by police for alleged numerous fentanyl deals within Williamsport, and they say Bradshaw assisted a dealer named Stevie Sanso and the police informant over the phone, directing the two on the type of drugs available and where they could come to pick them up.  When they arrived at a residence near Third and Walnut Street, Sanso was given the fentanyl.  Both Bradshaw and Senso were later charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.  Both men posted 50 thousand dollars bail.

POLICE SEEK TWO SUSPECTS WHO STOLE FROM VAPE SHOP

Police are seeking two suspects who police say stole cartons of cigarettes after they broke into the Muncy Puff Express store last Tuesday.  According to North Central PA dot com, the theft happened just before 3am at the East Water Street location after a rear door was forced open.  State Police at Montoursville said the suspects damaged the door and fled the scene after the theft.  Contact Muncy police at 570-546-8384 if you have information that would help the investigation. 

MORE RECYCLING OPTIONS IN UNION COUNTY

There are new recycling options for electronic waste in Union County.  According to the Daily Item, officials from the county say ReWorld and Goodwill Keystone Area recently announced they will provide free electronic waste recycling in 42 locations in 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties, with the closest location in our region at the Goodwill Store & Donation Center, 175 International Drive, Lewisburg.  This will be the drop-off point for a wide variety of e-waste items from televisions and computers to other household electronics, with a goal to collect half a million pounds of electronic waste within the first year.  Officials from Goodwill say If the electronics cannot be repaired and sold, they will be responsibly recycled by ReWorld.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY NEXT WEEK

In in the spirit of the upcoming Flag Day observation in the US on June 14^th, there will be a flag retiring ceremony  hosted by the Coal Township VFW Post 317 on June 11^th.  According to the News Item, the public is encouraged to bring any old or tattered flags they want retired to the Coal Township Municipal Building, 801 W. Lynn Street next Tuesday at 6pm.  The dedicated drop-box for the proper disposal of tattered flags at the Coal Township VFW which was started in 2003 and has since collected more than 700,000 flags.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Softball  State Playoffs 1^st Round
Class A –      Old Forge 6                            Bucktail 3
Double A –   South Williamsport 15           Brandywine Heights 3
                     Bald Eagle Area 2                  Muncy 0
Triple A –    Midd-West 6                  Littlestown 2
                     Loyalsock  4                Mid Valley  2
Quad A –     Valley View 6               Jersey Shore 3
Class 5A –   Central Mountain 10     Penn Trafford 0
Class 6A –   Downingtown East 4     Williamsport 1
HS Baseball Playoffs 1^st Round
Class A –     MMI Prep 11                Millville 1
Double A –  Tri-Valley 10                 South Williamsport 9
                   Bald Eagle Area 9                   Lakeview 3
Quad A  –    Danville 6                      Scranton Prep 1
                   Indiana 3                        Bellefonte 0
Class 5A –   Selinsgrove 11               Lampeter-Strasburg 4

MLB
Phillies  3             Brewers  1
Mets  8                 Nationals 7
Orioles  7             Blue Jays  2
Angles 2               Padres  1
D’backs  4                     Giants 2
MLB Today
Dodgers vs  Pirates  6:40pm
Brewers  vs Phillies  6:40pm
Mets vs Nationals  6:45pm
Twins vs Yankees  7:05pm TBS
Orioles  vs Blue Jays   7:07pm

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 1
Oilers vs Panthers  8pm ABC Sat. June 8^th

NBA Finals Game 1 Thursday June 6, 2024
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics  8:30pm ABC
Game 2 Sunday 6/9 8pm ABC

NEW CEO FOR LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

The Little League International Board of Directors has named a new President and Chief Executive Officer following the 40 year tenure of Stephen D. Keener who previously announced his retirement from the position effective December 31^st of this year.  According to a news release, Patrick Wilson was appointed yesterday by the board who they say will be at the helm of the organization as they reach to achieve future goals for success.  Wilson has held key operational and organizational roles including Tournament Director of the Little League International Tournament, and he was named Chief Operating Officer in 2020.  The board said Wilson is a steadfast leader, deeply committed to the organization and its values of inclusion, integrity, community, teamwork, and fun.  His role will commence January 1^st, 2025.

GUILTY PLEA OVER THEFT IN CASTANEA TOWNSHIP

A 35 year old man from Phillipsburg plead guilty this week to stealing cigarettes and cash after breaking into a convenience store in Flemington.  According to North Central PA dot com, in Clinton County Court Tuesday, Anthony John Harkinson admitted his crime that occurred last July 21^st  when he smashed the glass of the Sunoco on South Hanna Street in Castanea Township and took several cartons of cigarettes and two cash registers causing 20 thousand dollars worth of damage.  Harkinson has his sentencing hearing in July.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN WATSON TOWNSHIP

Temporary traffic signals will be installed today on Route 44 between the intersections of Furnace Run Road and Route 973 in Watson Township, as crews work on an embankment stabilization project. One temporary signal will be installed approximately 1.5 mile north of the intersection with Furnace Run Road and another temporary signal south of the intersection with Route 973. The signals will be set to flash yellow until Monday, June 10^th when the signals will become fully operational. 

REUNION WEEKEND AT BUCKNELL

Bucknell’s reunion weekend for class years ending in 4 and 9 starts this Friday and continues through Sunday  with special recognition for the class of 1974, celebrating 50 years this spring  events and activities will take place all weekend including all-class celebrations and tours of campus, classroom sessions, and outdoor activities including Susquehanna River kayak trips and a golf tournament.  The Bucknell University Alumni Association awards reception and ceremony will be Saturday morning with more than 1,600 alumni and family members are expected to be on campus.  Get more details at Bucknell.edu.

TWO ADULTS AND JUVENILE CHARGED FOR ASSAULT ON TEENAGER

Two adults and a 15 year old boy were charged with assault and other charges after they went to another teenage boy’s home in Snyder County where the victim’s phone was stolen and he was beaten up on May 20^th.  According to state police at Selinsgrove, both 29 year old Wilson Andujar, of Middleburg, and 29 year old Victor Velez, of Shamokin Dam drove with the boy to the 17 year old victim’s home after the two had exchanged texts and then took part in the fight.  The teen suspect punched the victim several times and later destroyed the boys phone after driving away from the scene.  Andujar and the 15 year old were charged with harassment and other charges, Velez was only charged with harassment.

SENTENCING FOR FORMER MEMORY CARE EMPLOYEE

The former employee at a memory care facility near Lewisburg, who admitted to taking disturbing pictures of residents in her care last year, was sentenced this week in Union County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, the original plea deal for 19 year old Madison Elaine Cox of Montgomery was previously rejected by Judge Michael Piecuch who ruled yesterday that she will be jailed for three months then 18 months of house arrest with electronic monitoring fines and intensive probation.  Cox will never again to able to be unsupervised with the elderly or with children.  A juvenile employee of Heritage Springs who was a co-defendant with Cox, was previously adjudicated in juvenile court.

JURY AWARDS PENN STATE DOCTOR 5.25 MILLION DOLLARS

A Penn State football team doctor who was in court claiming that the PSU head football coach, James Franklin, repeatedly interfered with medical decisions, has been awarded $5.25 million in the 2019 case.  According to PennLive, attorneys for Dr. Scott Lynch said he clashed with Franklin over treatment plans for injured players after the coach took over in 2014, and they sued PennState, Penn State Health, and Lynch’s supervisor who decided to remove him from his sports medicine position, Dr. Kevin Black. The jury in the 7 day trial awarded Lynch 250,000 in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. 

LAUREL FESTIVAL 10K EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Early bird registrants for the Laurel Festival 10k and 2-mile fun run coming up on June 15^th will get the free T-shirt if they sign up by June 1^st.  According to the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce, the 10k and the free shirts are sponsored by First Citizens Community Bank, and runners can register for the run at wellsboropa.com.  Registration will begin June 15^th at 7:45am at Packer Park on Queen Street in Wellsboro.  The weeklong festivities of the 82^nd annual, 2024 Laurel Festival are from Friday June 8^th and culminates with the coronation of this year’s Laurel Queen at Wellsboro High School on Saturday night June 15^th.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 Softball
Class 2A Championship Today
South Williamsport vs Muncy 4:30pm Elm Park

PA Sports News
Montoursville native Gavin Hoffman, who won 3 high school state wrestling championships and became an All American at Ohio State, will join the coaching staff at Lock Haven University as a volunteer assistant.

NBA West Finals Game 5 Today
Timberwolves vs Mavericks 8:30pm TNT DAL leads 3-1
NBA Finals Start June 6^th 8:30pm ABC

MLB
Rockies  7           Guardians  4
Game 1 – Tigers  8  Pirates  0
Game 2 – Pirates 10  Tigers 
Phillies  6            Giants  1
Dodgers  10        Mets  3
Orioles  6            Red Sox  1
Nationals  7        Braves  2
Yankees  2          Angels  1
MLB Today
Mets  vs Diamondbacks  7:10pm
Tigers vs Red Sox  7:10pm
Nationals  vs Braves  7:20pm
Yankees vs Angels  9:38pm

NHL West Final
Oilers  5              Stars  2  tied 2-2
NHL Tonight East Final Game 5
Panthers   vs Rangers  8pm ESPN  tied 2-2
NHL Friday West Final Game 5
Oilers vs Starts 8:30pm TNT tied 2-2