BERWICK WOMAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A detour was set up along Route 11 in Montour Township after a woman passenger on a motorcycle was hit from behind and killed Tuesday afternoon. According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Ruth Persing’s husband was driving the bike along Route 11 near Division Street in Columbia County and slowed to take a turn when an SUV type vehicle rear-ended the couple. Persing, who was not wearing a helmet was thrown from the bike and sustained fatal injuries. Montour Township police are currently investigating the incident and will release more information when available.
SUSPECT WANTS BAIL MODIFIED TO ATTEND BROTHER’S FUNERAL
The Sunbury man whose attempted homicide case was declared a mistrial last week, but is still incarcerated on intimidation of a witness charge in February, is asking the judge in Northumberland County Court to reset his 100 thousand dollar bail so he can attend a funeral. According to the Daily Item, Anthony Moultrie’s brother, Dayveon Creel was shot and killed last week. Moultrie and co-defendant, Franky Riche, are accused of shooting at a vehicle in June 2022. Sunbury police have charged 25 year old Denarii Springs, who is at large, with homicide, for the death of Creel.
LEWISBURG STUDENT DIES OF SHORT TERM ILLNESS
The first week of school at Lewisburg Middle is a little sadder today after the school administration announced the death of 8th grader Jaxon Snyder Monday evening. In the statement, they said Jaxon touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and he will be missed by all those who had the honor of calling him friend. A Go Fund me account has been set up for the Snyder’s, and a community meal train is also set up so the community can better support the family. Counseling sessions have been available this week at the school for students who want support.
HOF PITCHER FORCED TO CANCEL APPEARANCE
The Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce has announced that Hall of Fame Pitcher and guest for the Williamsport Welcomes the World festival, Tom Glavine has notified them that an important family matter occurred and he will not be able to travel here for his appearance this Friday. He shared his disappointment, saying he was a Little Leaguer, too and wanted to meet the players in person. The public is encouraged to watch social media pages and their email inboxes for a rescheduling of Glavine’s appearance in the near future in Williamsport. According to Jason Fink, CEO of the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, the Champion Luncheon scheduled for tomorrow at the Genetti is postponed.
WOMAN FACES DUI CHARGES FROM SEPARATE INCIDENTS
A woman will face a maximum of 8 years in prison after her sentencing for several DUI charges against her in Clinton County Court. According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Karen Mace was charged with DUI in October of 2023, after she arrived at a court hearing for bad checks with a minor passenger while under the influence – she was jailed through November. Mace was then charged with another DUI in January after witnesses at Renovo Elementary said she was visibly impaired near the school. She was denied bail at that time and recently requested a county sentence with consideration for time served. The judge instead said Mace’s best chance for success was treatment at the State Drug Treatment Program offered through the Department of Corrections.
CATERER DEFRAUDS CLIENT AFTER CANCELLING DAY OF EVENT
The owner of a Williamsport catering company is facing theft by deception charges along with deceptive business practices, for cancelling a catering job the morning of the event and not returning the money. According to the Sun Gazette, 47 year old William Welch allegedly failed to fulfill a contract for a wedding event in October of 2023 . In an affidavit, City police say none of the previously agreed-upon services were fulfilled between Welch and his former client. He was arraigned this week and arrainged on 5 thousand dollars bail.
FLICK TO HOST HUMAN SERVICES EXPO
There will be a 2nd annual Human Services Expo and Speaker Series hosted by State Rep. Jamie Flick Thursday, Sept. 12 at Penn College. According to the Representative, the free, public event will help connect attendees with services, programs, and support systems to help themselves and their families thrive from agencies such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness , Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living, Hope Enterprises, and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Retired Army Master Sergeant Kevin Bittenbender, Rep. Tarik Khan, and Alivia Tagliaferri will be the featured speakers at 2pm prior to the expo with vendors and light refreshments that will begin at 4pm. Register at repflick.com/events.
CADETS CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT AT CU AFTER THE ACADEMY
Commonwealth University will offer college credits at all their campuses to Cadets from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy after they complete their training. According to North Central PA dot com, Cadets can receive 20 CU credits if they are enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. In addition to earning credits, after graduating from the 28 weeks at the state police academy, cadets are promoted to trooper and receive an increase in salary, currently set at $66,911 annually. CU president Bashar W. Hanna says the agreement between CU and the PA State Police puts the success of students first.
SPORTS
Little League World Series
Florida 4 Hawaii 3
Venezuela 11 Mexico 3
Texas 5 Nevada 2
(after a rain delay) Chinese Taipei 3 Japan 1
Little League World Series Today
Japan vs Venezuela 3pm Lamade
Little league Home Run Derby 5pm Volunteer
Nevada vs Florida 7pm Lamade
The international and U.S. championship games – Saturday, Aug. 24 at 12:30pm and 3:30pm
The third-place consolation game will take place Sunday – 10am.
The LLWS championship – Sunday, at 3 p.m. ET.
MLB Draft League
The Williamsport Crosscutters rallied to tie the games against the Frederick Keys in the 9th inning, but fell in sudden death last night in MD.
They’ll try again in Game 3 tonight on the road, @7pm and return tomorrow to Williamsport’s Journey Bank Ballpark/Historic Bowman Field. 6:35pm first pitch
MLB
Yankees 8 Guardians 1
Mets 4 Orioles 3
Rangers 1 Pirates 0
Nationals 6 Rockies 1
Phillies 3 Braves 2
MLB Today
Guardians vs Yankees :05pm
Nationals vs Rockies 1:05pm
Pirates vs Reds 6:40pm
Astros vs Orioles 7:08pm
Philles vs Braves 7:08pm FOX
Mets vs Padres 9:40pm
NASCAR
Richard Childress Racing’s initial appeal of NASCAR’s penalty against driver Austin Dillon was denied Wednesday by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel.
The panel upheld NASCAR’s ruling that Dillon’s victory August 11th at Richmond Raceway would not count toward postseason eligibility. The No. 3 team was also docked 25 points in both the driver and owner championship standings.
Dillon was penalized for spinning race leader Joey Logano in Turn 3 on the final lap of overtime at Richmond Raceway and then right-hooking Denny Hamlin off Turn 4.
