CHURCH FIRE ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

There were no injuries reported in a fire that broke out at the Calvary Baptist Church on Washington Blvd in Williamsport last night.  According to the Sun Gazette, firefighters from Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville, Loyalsock Township and South Williamsport responded to the fast moving two alarm fire near Packer Street just after 8pm.  Church members say they had just left the building from a Bible study when there was a scanner call about the blaze at the 135 year old building where witnesses say smoke was pouring from the basement.  Fire was brought under control around 9:30pm but crews worked the hot spots after that. 

EARLY VOTING COUNT

Early voting has brought about more than 1 million votes cast in Pennsylvania already.  According to the Center Square, that as of 8am yesterday more than half of the 1.8 million ballots requested have been returned with more than 9 million residents of the Commonwealth registered to vote.  The Department of State says ballots from Democrats total almost 650 thousand with 40 percent yet to be cast, from Republicans – just over 300 thousand ballots have come back with 57 percent unreturned.  As far as Independent voters in Pennsylvania, there is a total of 1.4 million registered, making those supporting votes some of the most important in the General Election for PA.  Voter registration was complete on Monday, October 21^st.

ENERGY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Funding for energy improvements in the state have been secured thanks to the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America or REAP program.  According to the Sun Gazette, US Senator Bob Casey confirmed that a portion of 24 million dollars in federal funds are earmarked for expansion for access to clean energy for farmers and small businesses in PA , including a 415 thousand dollar investment for the Pajama Factory to install a solar photovoltaic system which turns light into electric power.  That installation could potentially save the business over 12 thousand dollars per year.

SEALANT SATURDAY COMING SOON

Penn College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will hold their free clinic for children next month, dubbed “Sealant Saturday”.  According to a press release from the college, Saturday November 9^th volunteer dentists and dental hygienists will serve children and teens ages 7 to 18 – with appointments – for free education, oral screenings and sealants.  Penn College has hosted sealant Saturday since 2003 and have given more than 1000 patients free care.  Appointments can be made by calling 570-320-8007.  Get information about the program online at www.pct.edu/dentalhygiene.

MUNCY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HARRASSING MINORS

A Muncy woman was arrested for terroristic threats corrupting the morals of a minor, drug possession and more after she approached a group of juveniles offering to sell them marijuana and ended up threatening them.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 46 year old Trina Mae Bogart threatened and used racial slurs in front of the four youth on August 2^nd along East Water Street.  Bogart waived her preliminary hearing and posted 5 thousand dollars bail. 

INMATE ASSAULTS ANOTHER

A 19 year old inmate at the Bradford County Prison is facing more charges after he kicked another man for allegedly stealing his commissary and bragging about it.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police say Judah Nathias Porter of Troy kicked the victim who was doing pushups so hard it knocked him unconscious, with witnesses saying that there was no argusment or fight before the incident.  Porter was originally jailed for a burglary charges in Towanda but now will be charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment.  A judge set Porters bail at 85 thousand dollars.

CAMP MOUNT LUTHER REACHES FUNDRAISING MILESTONE

A Mifflinburg summer camp facility has announced that they have surpassed their goal of one million dollars in capital campaign funding while working on their challenge goal of 2 million dollars.  According to a press release from Camp Mount Luther, donors, volunteers, congregations, and community partners helped reaise the funds planned to be used for facility improvements including a new bath house to be ready for summer of 2025.  Camp facilities are used for retreats and other church, community, and civic group meetings, including fifth grade outdoor education in the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. More information is available at campmountluther.org.

MAPLE PRODUCTS MAP AVAILABLE IN PA

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Soccer Playoffs
Girls Class 2A
Hughesville 12     Montoursville 0
Cntrl Columbia 8           Loyalsock 1
Warrior Run  2     Bloomsburg  1
Troy  4                 Williamson  0
Boys  D6 Class 3A
Hollidaysburg  1  Central Mountain 0
Boys D2-4  Class 4A 
Wilkes-Barre  2    Williamsport  1

NBA
Hawks  120          Nets  116
Magic  116                     Heat  97
Bucks  124                     76ers  109
Suns  116             Clippers 113
Warriors  139       Trail Blazers 104
NBA Tonight
Celtics vs Wizards  7pm
Spurs vs Mavericks  7:30pm TNT
Thunder vs Nuggets  10pm TNT

NHL
Capitals 6             Flyers  3
NHL Tonight
Devils vs Red Wings 7pm ESPN+
Panthers vs Rangers  7pm ESPN+
Avalanche vs Utah  9pm ESPN+

NFL Thursday Night Football
Vikings vs Rams  8:15pm PrimeVidMLB World Series
Game 1 Friday 8:08pm
Yankees vs Dodgers  FOX

GAS LEAK IN WILLIAMSPORT

A gas leak brought firefighters and emergency crews to an address at the 400 block of East Third Street in Williamsport yesterday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, police say a tenant and a caretaker at the residence reported feeling ill and reported the leak just before 10am Monday.  Officials found a leak in one of the multiple apartments there which temporarily displaced the tenant at that residence.  The gas company and codes department were dispatched to the scene to investigate and initiate repairs.  The two people declined medical treatment after saying they felt better after getting fresh air. 

CO-DEFENDANT IN BRADFORD COUNTY MURDER PLEADS GUILTY

The woman involved with a couple from Bradford County who allegedly killed and attempted to cover up the murder of Michael Pruitt last April has made a plea deal in the case last Thursday and will testify against her co-defendants, Ronda and Terry Parker.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 37 year old Summer Lynn Heil of Harrisburg was charged with a felony count of hindering apprehension or prosecution along with several misdemeanors for being a witness to the alleged dismembering and burning of the victim’s body by Terry Parker on his property.  The DA says that evidence supports the fact that Heil was not involved in the murder, only the aftermath. She is set to be sentenced in December.

BEAR CHECK STATION MOVED FOR THIS SEASON

After flood waters from Tropical Storm Debbie damaged the Trout Run Fire Hall this August, the bear check station that is normally held there for hunting season will be moved this year.  According to the Sun Gazette, Hepburn Township Fire Hall will take over as the Bear check station for this year.  Wildlife management officials from the Game Commission say hunters are required to bring in the bears they harvest within 24 hours.  Early season started October 18^th and regular bear firearm season is November 23^rd & 24^th.  A total of 170 bears were harvested in Lycoming County last year and the public can see the bears up close and in person at each of the bear check stations.

PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED BY CITY OVER RECREATION DECISIONS

There will be three public sessions this week in Williamsport as the City is seeking input about their 10-year parks and recreation plan.  Two workshops will be held today about the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Green Infrastructure Plan.  The city Recreational Department will hold the first workshop at the JV Brown Library at 19 E. Fourth St from 11:30 til 1pm, and city officials will have the second at the YMCA at 641 Walnut Street from 4:30 til 6pm.  A third workshop to address the pump track at Shaw Park will be Wednesday from 6 til 7:30pm at Trade & Transit II 144 West Third Street.

WHITE DEER TRAFFIC STOP YIELDS DRUG ARREST

A man from Monroe County was stopped in White Deer earlier this month and police found the equivalent of 350 bags of opioids and other drugs during a search.  According to State police at Milton, Raheem Derron Wiggins-Smith was pulled over in his Chevy Malibu by Troopers October 4^th around 11am when they observed criminal activity and obtained a search warrant.  State police then confiscated seven bricks of heroin and fentanyl, as well as crack and powdered cocaine, and found Wiggins-Smith to have an arrest warrant out on him in Luzerne County.  He was charged with three counts of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and possession of drugs, was arraigned and jailed in lieu of 50 thousand dollars unsecured bail.

PEDESTRIAN HIT IN THE CITY

A Lewisburg man was arrested after police say he hit a pedestrian and drove away on October 13th in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, witnesses say 22 year old Alec Matthew Reed made a high speed U-Turn at the dead end of an unnamed alley off of West Fourth Street in the city, and struck the victim.  They were transported to UPMC Williamsport where they were treated for a broken neck.  Reed was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and reckless endangerment and is jailed in lieu of 50 thousand dollars monetary bail.

FUNDS FOR TIOGA COUNTY MANUFACTURING BUSINESS

1.5 million dollars in state funding has been given to a Tioga County box manufacturing plant for a continuing expansion.  According to a press release from Senator Gene Yaw who advocated for the funding that Tyoga Container will use to expand and redesign their facility which at this time totals close to 265 thousand square feet.  Executives from Tyoga Container, which was established as a family business in 1970, say they employ over 180 people in Tioga County with this being their thirteenth expansion project in the history of the company.

JV BROWN LIBRARY SEEKING NEW FRIENDS

The public is invited to join Friends of the James V Brown Library group this week during their 19^th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, October 20^th through October 26^th.  According to the library, it’s $20 dollars to join the Friends group that typically take on volunteering to sort books, plan book sales and assist with mailing from the library and more.  Members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter, access to Friends-only previews and specials at the book store located in the Welch’s Children’s wing located on the third floor of the library at 19 E. Fourth Street.  Get more details at jvbrown.edu.

SPORTS

PIAA D4
Class 2A Boys Soccer Playoffs
Loyalsock vs Williamson  4pm @ Williamson
Lourdes Regional vs Milton 6pm @ Milton
NP Liberty  vs Warrior Run 6pm @ Warrior Run
D4 Class A Girls Soccer Playoffs
Meadowbrook Christian vs Wyalusing  @ Wyalusing  4pm
Sullivan County  vs  Montgomery  @ Montgomery  4pm

NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens  41                     Buccaneers  31
Cardinals  17        Chargers  15
NFL Thursday Night Football
Vikings vs Rams  8:15pm PrimeVid

NHL Monday Night
Maple Leafs  5     Lightning 2
NHL Tonight
Capitals vs Flyers  6pm ESPN
Lightning  vs Devils  6:45pm ESPN+
Rangers vs Canadiens  7:15pm  ESPN+
Red Wings vs Islanders  7:45pm ESPN+
Penguins  vs Calgary Flames 9:30pm ESPN+

NBA Tonight
Knicks vs Celtics  7:30pm TNT
Timberwolves  vs Lakers  10pm TNTMLB World Series
Game 1 Friday 8:08pm
Yankees vs Dodgers  FOX

TWO JUVENILES ACCUSE MONTOURSVILLE MAN OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

A Montoursville man is facing charges after two underage victims came forward alleging sexual abuse in two separate incidents.  According to the Sun Gazette, in 2019 and 2022 34 year old Joshua Joseph Kutza had inappropriate contact with minors who were 12 years old at the time, one of which was told by Kutza to be quiet about the abuse or he would cause problems with her family, the other reported through a child line report by a school counselor in whom the victim confided.  The man is entitled to be free on bail but has been given stringent conditions by the judge, including being required to wear a GPS monitor and adhering to exclusion zones near the victims and an order of no contact with victims, witnesses or other minors.

COUNTY INMATE ASSAULTS CORRECTIONS OFFICER

A Lycoming County Prison inmate from Williamsport is facing charges after assaulting a corrections officer last month and allegedly causing a concussion .  According to North Central PA dot com, county detectives say 24 year old Bruce Edward Kane fought with a cellmate September 13^th and when officers responded to remove Kane from the area, he struck and officer in the head injuring them.  Kane was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and resisting arrest and has bail set at 25 thousand dollars monetary. Kane was originally jailed for defiant trespassing and reckless endangerment charges last year, according to court records.

LUZERNE COUNTY SETTLES BALLOT PAPER SHORTAGE LAWSUIT

The two voters who filed a Lawsuit in Luzerne County in March of 2023 over a ballot paper shortage have settled the case with the county.  According to the York Dispatch, Luzerne County will pay $30,000 for litigation expenses and will train election workers after ballot paper shortages caused problems during the 2022 election and kept voters from casting ballots in Freeland and Shickshinny polling places.  The suit, filed in federal court in Scranton stated that there was chaos on Election Day that was preventable, and required judges to extend poll hours and delay the report of election results from 16 of Luzerne’s 143 polling locations.  In June of 2023, the Luzerne County District Attorney reported that the investigation found no evidence of criminal activity or purposeful efforts to prevent voting.

UMC TO PERFORM AT COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IN NOVEMBER

 The Uptown Music Collective is ready to kick off the 2024-2025 performance season next month and announced that tickets sales have begun for Midnight Train to Memphis: A Tribute to Modern Country .  The Collectives’ Special Performance Group , which consists of UMC students aged 13 to 18, will perform the music of as Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Taylor Swift and other in partnership with UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan.  Get tickets for the November 8 and 9^th 7:30pm performance through the Community Arts Center box office and at caclive.com.

VICTIM LIFE FLIGHTED AFTER WINFIELD CRASH

A two vehicle accident on Route 15 tied up traffic for several hours Wednesday in Snyder county.  According to the Daily Item, the crash near Winfield happened before 3pm and authorities say one unnamed person suffered critical injuries, requiring a Life Flight to Geisinger.  Police remained on the scene for an investigation that shut down an area around Grangers Road in Winfield after the wreck.  No other injuries were reported and additional details have not yet been released.

CANNABIS DISPENSARY TO OPEN IN WOODWARD TOWNSHIP

Approval was granted to a medical marijuana dispensary at the end of September to Terrapin, an Avis-based grower and processor of medical cannabis to open a local store.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors have been considering the potential of the dispensary that is now expected to be housed at a vacant bank location in Lock Haven at 209 Woodward Avenue.  The conditional use hearing occurred in August where concerns about and support for the project was discussed, which included concerns about security and the possibility of increased crime – but supporters said they have found Terrapin to be a responsible corporate partner and that a lock Haven company will provide security for the facility.

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK NEXT WEEK

Watch for a bridge replacement project next week in Sullivan County on Route 487 in Cherry Township.  According to PennDOT, starting Monday Route 487 will be closed between Old Bernice and Jackson Street/School Road while a contractor begins installation of the new bridge including removing the temporary bridge, paving, and setting of the guiderail.  Drivers will see a detour in place using Old Bernice Road Route 220, and East Main Street or Route 87 through Friday, November 15^th.

PENNVEST LOANS FOR MIDDLEBURG SEWER UPGRADES

Middleburg Borough in Snyder County will benefit from a low interest PENNVEST loan to rehabilitate its sewage collection system.  According to the Standard Journal, the 1.2 million dollar  loan will replace approximately 3,200 feet of aging sewer main with a new, 8-inch sewer main, and upgrade 25 sewer manholes in the municipality.  Loans and grants from PennVEST, also went to municipalities in Juniata and Mifflin Counties for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.  Each project is said to significantly improve water quality and public health in the region.

SPORTS

PIAA HS
Boys Soccer
Williamsport 2     Belefonte  2  /2OT
Lewisburg  4        Hughesville 0
MIdd-West  3       Montoursville  1
Girls Soccer 
Muncy  5              Wellsboro  2
Hughesville  3      Lewisburg 2
South Wmspt 3    Midd-West  1
Cntrl Columbia  5  Milton  1
Selinsgrove  4       Warrior  Run  1

Girls  Volleyball 
Altoona  3            Williamsport  0

HS Football Tonight
BYB Game of the week
Athens @ Muncy
6:30pm pre-game/7pm Kick-off

NFL
Broncos  33          Saints  10
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock

MLB
NLCS  Game 3 
Guardians  7  Yankees  5  NY leads 2-1
ALCS Game 4 
Dodgers  10  Mets  2  LA leads 3-1

MLB Today
Game 4 Yankees vs Guardians  8:08pm  TBS
Game 5 LA Dodgers  vs Mets  5:08pm FS1

NHL
Devils  3     Senators 1
Capitals 3  Stars  2
Blue Jackets 6  Sabres 4
Rangers 5  Red Wings  2
Blues  1      Islanders  0
Kraken  6    Flyers  4

NHL Today
Hurricanes  vs Penguins  7pm NHL Net

WNBA Finals Game 4 Friday
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm  ESPN

NASCAR Sunday
South Point 400  Las Vegas Motor Speedway  1:30pm Pre-Race/2:30pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network WILQ’s HD3

MIDWIFE WHO LET INFANT DIE SENTENCED TO PRISON

The Laporte woman who was charged with involuntary manslaughter after serving as a midwife during a home birth in 2022 in which the infant died, was sentenced yesterday in Sullivan County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, 49 year old Brigitte Meckes has been ordered to serve 8 years and 8 months to 17 years for not seeking emergency care for the infant who was in distress.  The parents of the child Amy and Drew Hoenigke pleaded guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment in August and are currently serving a state prison term for the charges.

SHAMOKIN MAN CRASHED INTO WEIS MARKETS

A 20 year old man in Shamokin was taken into custody after crashing his car into the front of a local grocery store early Monday.  According to the News Item, Cain Reigle was seen by a witness doing donuts in the West Market Street Weis Markets parking lot about 1am Monday morning.  Police say he lost control of the car and crashed into the vestibule area of the store.  No word on the charges filed against Reigle.  Workers have put up planks of plywood at the Weis for a temporary fix to the windows at the store.

THIEF BREAKS INTO CARS TWICE IN LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP

An unknown suspect has stolen from cars in the Loyalsock Township area in two separate incidences According to State police at Montoursville, the first instance of theft occurred overnight September 20^th when victims reported that cash and credit cards were stolen from vehicles parked on Stopper Drive.  There is another report of thefts in the same area between 2:30pm September 23^rd and 9:30pm September 24^th.  The suspect mostly stole loos change but got away with approximately 515 dollars from several vehicles.  If you have information about the thefts, call state police 570-368-5700.

LEAF PICK UP FOR MAHONING TOWNSHIP

Mahoning Township has announced the leaf-pick up schedule for the season that is set to start October 22^nd. According to township officials, residents are permitted to put out 5 bags of leave per pick-up  not to exceed 50 pounds.  The pick-up will happened Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 4pm through December 19^th.  If  you would like to schedule a pick up with the township, email [email protected] or call 570-857-5001 and provide your name and address. 

FIRE AT WATSONTOWN BUSINESS

Officials shut down a portion of Main Street in Watsontown yesterday for a fire at an area business.  According to the Standard Journal, smoke was seen coming from Moore Good Hair Days in the 200 block of Main Street and police say there were reports of a fire being called in just before 9am.  Warrior Run, White Deer and Milton area firefighters responded to the blaze that was discovered by fire officials in the basement of the building.  There were no injuries reported. 

POLICE OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY TO USING EXCESSIVE FORCE

One former Mount Carmel Police officer who was charged with using excessive force pleaded guilty yesterday and is facing 4 to ten years in prison and a possible 250 thousand dollar fine.  According to WNEP, Kyle Schauer was indicted by a federal grand jury last year along with two other former officers David Donkochik and Jonathan McHugh who are awaiting a trial on the same charges, one count of conspiracy to deprive rights under the color of law.

CLOSED PRISON SHARING ITEMS WITH OTHER AGENCIES

With the closure of the Snyder County Prison, the staff there has been reduced to about 10 officers, the Warden, Deputy Warden and Associate Warden who still work on policies and schedules there, but the contents are being donated to another agency.  According to the Daily Item, the Snyder County Commissioners, are giving cleaning and personal hygiene items previously bought in bulk to Children and Youth Services, and will also offer mattresses, bathroom and kitchen equipment to Clinton County for an as yet to be determined price.  About 40 inmates who were at the Snyder County facility have since been housed in Clinton County from when they updated their corrections model in June.

CRACK SEALING IN TIOGA AND LYCOMING COUNTY

Work will continue this week by crews performing roadway crack sealing on various routes in Tioga and Lycoming Counties.  According to Penn DOT, Route 6 and Route 287 will have single lane conditions with flagging during the daylight hours, as well as Interstate 180 will see alternating single lane closures.  Work on Route 405 will take place during the overnight with single lane conditions and flagging there.  Check 511 PA dot com for road conditions 24/7 across the commonwealth.

SPORTS

PIAA HS  Boys Soccer
Hughesville  2      Shikellamy  1 /2OT
Girls Soccer
Muncy  2              Jersey Shore  0
Hughesville  3      Shikellamy  2
Cntrl Columbia  5  Warrior  Run 2
Milton  5              Towanda 0
Crestwood  7        Williamsport  1
Montoursville  1  Bloomsburg  0
NP Mansfield 3   CMVT  2
Volleyball 
Bald Eagle Area  3  Williamsport  0
MLB
ALCS  Game 2
Yankees 6            Guardians  3  NY up 2-0
MLB Today
NLCS  Game 3
Dodgers vs Mets  8:08pm FS1 tied 1-1

NHL
Lightning  4          Canucks  1
Capitals  4                     Golden Knights  2
Hurricanes  4        Devils 2
Panthers 4            Blue Jackets 3
Oilers  4               Flyers  3
NHL Today
Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins 7pm TNT
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche  9:30pm TNT/Max
Utah vs Anaheim 10pm ESPN+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
WNBA Finals Tonight
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm ESPN

FATAL MOTORCYCLE WRECK IN BLOOMSBURG

A young man from Bloomsburg died in a motorcycle crash Saturday.  According to the Columbia County Coroner’s office 19-year-old Robert Halye died in the crash that occurred about 4pm on Route 339 in Main Township.  Police say Halye lost control on a curve and collided with an oncoming car.  He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries; he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.  State police at Bloomsburg reopened the road after several hours following an investigation.

SMOKE TEST THIS WEEK TO TEST RURAL SEWER SYSTEM

Residents of Kulpmont, Marion Heights and Natalie will see crews this week from the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association conducting a smoke test of the local sewer system,  According to authorities at PRWA, there will be non-toxic smoke seen rising from outside sources as they test for illegal connections, breaks in lines or any potential inflows or infiltrations into the Kulpmont-Marion Heights Joint Municipal Authority sewer system.  Crews will be surveying the results of the tests and say unless smoke is seen inside a home, there is no need to take any action.  The work is expected to go on Tuesday through Thursday.

JD VANCE TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSPORT WEDNESDAY

A campaign rally with Senator JD Vance will be held this week in Williamsport.  According to Donald Trump’s website, the event will be held at Liberty Arena on Hepburn Street Wednesday with doors opening at noon.  Senator Vance is expected to speak at 3pm. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis at DonaldJTrump.com under events.

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE PA TRAIL

It’s time to nominate your favorite hiking trail in the Commonwealth.  According to DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, trails are an important part of what makes Pennsylvania a special place for outdoor recreation with over 12 thousand miles of trails available to enjoy.  For those who want to submit a nomination, a form and supporting documentation must be submitted online by November 1.  The winning trail will be featured by DCNR in a news release and on a commemorative poster. It will get a special trailhead marker and a grant for educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection on the trail will be awarded. DCNR.pa.gov

MUNCY MAN IN CUSTODY FOR FILIMING ASSAULT

A 20 year old from Muncy is facing charges of burglary, robbery, theft by unlawful taking, conspiracy to commit simple assault after police say he recorded an assault of a victim by two juveniles in the victim’s home along Route 220 in June.  According to police two Snapchat videos were sent to family members of the victim while he was being assaulted who shared them with troopers who were at Geisinger Medical Center in Muncy after the assault.  After a police interview, the victim said 20 year old Marshall Joseph Rothrock was one of his assailants who also stole items from his home including Xbox controllers, a hard drive, and prescriptions.  Two other juveniles were interviewed by police June 17^th and June 19^th, one of whom admitted to the assault.  Rothrock is free on 50 thousand dollars bail and has a preliminary hearing in November.

GUILTY VERDICT FOR SHAMOKIN  MAN WHO KILLED WITH SWORD

The man who killed a Shamokin woman with a sword was found guilty by a jury last week in Northumberland County Court.  According to the Daily Item, 24-year-old Corey Quincy took the stand in the proceedings and admitted his guilt saying he was a lifelong drug addict who lost control in a fit of rage and killed 43-year-old Rhonda Pearce on April 4^th  2022.  No word on when the judge will spell out his sentence, but he could be expected to face a potential life prison term.

STATE POLICE DEPLOYING TROOPERS TO FLORIDA TO HELP

Local agencies have sent crews to help in areas of Florida ravaged by Hurricane Milton.   According to the Pennsylvania State police, they have deployed 54 troopers and two civilian support staff to aid local law enforcement in the Sunshine state, helping in an out-of-state capacity for the first time since they sent troopers to assist after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.  Forty line workers from PPL Electric Utilities are also sending crews to assist Florida Power & Light.  PPL is a partner and member of the Southeast Electric Exchange and the North Atlantic Mutual Assistance Group, and assist other members during natural disasters.

VOTING EVENT IN LEWISBURG TO TEACH CHILDREN

The League of Women voters and the Lewisburg Children’s museum is holding a civic education event for children along with a voter registration event for caregivers this Saturday.  According to the Lewisburg Children’s Museum children will learn about the voting process through fun, hands-on activities, then cast their votes for a brand new exhibit component at the museum. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with voter registration which will be available for those old enough to vote.  The event is free for all ages with museum admission.

SPORTS

NFL
Eagles  20           Browns  16
Ravens   30         Commanders  23
Steelers  32         Raiders 13
Bengals  17         Giants  7
Lions 47              Cowboys 9
Buccaneers 51    Saints  27
Monday Night Football
Bills vs Jets  8:15pm  ESPN/ABC

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State 33     USC  30  OT

NASCAR Sunday
*  Kyle Larson won The Roval — the hybrid road course/oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway and raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season and easily advanced  to the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs.
*  For the playoffs – Kyle Larson is joined by, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney , Denny Hamlin,  Christopher Bell , Tyler Reddick, and Joey Logano – who have each officially advanced into the round of eight.

MLB Sunday
National League Championship Series
Game 1  –  Dodgers 9  Mets  0
MLB Today
NLCS Game 2  —  Mets vs Dodgers  4:08pm  FOX
American League Championship Series 
Game 1  –  Guardians  vs Yankees  7:38pm  TBS