FLOOD WATCH THROUGH TOMORROW FOR NEPA
There’s a flood watch in effect through tomorrow morning for Lycoming County and other northeastern Pennsylvania counties according to the National Weather Service. PennDOT is reporting some flooding this morning in Union County on 8th Street between Valley Road and Route 45 in Mifflinburg Borough. Beaver Run Road is also reported to be flooding between Route 192 and Johnson Mill Road in Buffalo Township. In addition, Bald Eagle Creek is approaching flood stage and residents are advised of a warning for minor flooding through Saturday morning. As of this morning, Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station was at 9.8 feet with flood stage at 11 feet. The river is expected to crest by midnight tonight at 12.9 feet.
ELDERLY COUPLE DIES IN UNION COUNTY ACCIDENT
The Union County coroner reports that two elderly residents were killed Monday after a traffic accident in Union Township. According to State police, 72-year-old Jerry Bower and 60-year-old Etta Mendler-Bower who was his passenger were driving a small SUV when they allegedly pulled out in front of a pick-up truck driven by 19-year-old Remington Lenig at about 2:45pm at the intersection of Route 304 and Stein Lane. Lenig and his passenger sustained minor injuries. The Bowers died at the scene of the crash.
MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST MINOR PLEADS GUILTY
A Lamar Township man has pleaded guilty to second degree aggravated assault against a 9 year old girl, and will avoid the jury trial that was scheduled for him in Clinton County Court this upcoming May. According to the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office, 25 year old Emanuel King will face sentencing after the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment board determines whether he is considered a violent sexual predator. King was arrested in August of 2023 for aggravated assault charges and unlawful contact with a minor, against multiple victims under the age of 13.
SHAW PLACE PARK LOOKING FOR DESIGN PARTNERS
The City of Williamsport , as they make plans to upgrade and improve Shaw Place Park, are seeking to partner with architectural consultants and design-build firms to create a space for a mountain bike skills park, which will include an integrated network of trails of various skill levels, and will complement the walking paths, and the recently completed Splash pad within the park. According to the Sun Gazette, DCNR awarded the city over 220 thousand dollars for the park along Sheridan Street, and those who could provide professional design services have until April 22nd at 3pm to submit their proposals.
MAN WHO THREW CARSEAT INTO STREET GET PROBATION
A man from Williamsport has been given probation for throwing a car seat holding his 3-month old child in it into the street last April during an argument with the baby’s mother as part of a plea agreement in Lycoming County Court. The baby was unhurt. According to the Sun Gazette, 30 year old Kadeem Middleton pleaded guilty to a count of disorderly conduct after originally being charged with felony child endangerment assault charges and resisting arrest. Middleton will serve the 12 months and also be required to perform community service.
THEFT SUPECT FOUND ALSO TO BE SUSPECT IN A VEHICLE THEFT
A 34 year old former Scranton man who was apprehended and jailed for stealing items from a police cruiser parked at a car dealership near Muncy on February 25th, has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle from earlier that same day. According to the Sun Gazette, Jesse Greiner had stolen two ATV’s, taking one from a dealer along Legion Road first around 10:30 am and driving it from the store, then returning it, and taking another ATV for a ride before noon. Police say Griner overturned the 2nd ATV near the location where police arrested him for the theft from the cruiser. He is in Lycoming County Prison on 25 thousand dollars bail.
WATSONTOWN MUSEUM REOPENS
The Watsontown Historical Museum is reopened after they shut down for five months after part of the ceiling fell down in November, not causing any injury, just a mess. According to the Daily Item, volunteers worked to restore the museum that opened on Monday that features five connecting rooms that feature artifacts reflecting Watsontown’s history. The Watsontown Historical Association used funds from a $150,000 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) grant to pay for the renovations. Get details at mywatsontown.com.
KULPMONT CLEAN UP DAY APRIL 20
A former Kulpmont Borough Councilman is spearheading an Earth Day clean-up of Veteran’s Memorial Field and other high-traffic areas on April 20th. According to the Daily Item, Joseph Dowkus and interested volunteers are meeting Saturday the 20th at 8am for a clean up that Dowkus says is more than borough workers can keep up with. Bags will be provided but participants are encouraged to wear gloves or bring tools like a trash grabber. Questions can be directed to Dowkus on Facebook at Sons of the American Legion page. The Kulpmont clean-up is expected to last until noon.
SPORTS
NCAA Women’s Final 4 Friday, April 5
(3) NC State vs (1) South Carolina 7pm
(3) UConn vs (1) Iowa 9pm
NCAA Women’s Championship Sunday April 3pm
NCAA Men’s Basketball Saturday 4/6
Final Four
(11) NC State vs (1) Purdue 6:09pm TBS
(4) Alabama vs (1) UConn 8:49pm TBS
NCAA Men’s Championship Monday April 8 9:20pm
MLB
Guardians 5 Mariners 2
Brewers 3 Twins 2
Royals 4 Orioles 1
Phillies 9 Reds 4
Red Sox 5 A’s 4 /11
Diamondbacks 7 Yankees 0
Tigers vs Mets postponed til Thursday
NBA
Lakers 128 Raptors 111
Wizards 117 Bucks 113
76ers 109 Thunder 105
Heat 109 Knicks 99
Cavaliers 129 Jazz 113
Warriors 104 Mavericks 100
NBA Tonight
Oklahoma City vs Boston 7:30pm ESPN
Pacers vs Nets 7:30pm
Cleveland vs Phoenix 10pm ESPN
