SHOTS FIRED AT WILLIAMSPORT BAR
Shots were fired into a bar on West 4th Street in Williamsport Sunday and police are searching for a suspect. According to WNEP, around 11pm Sunday night officers responded to a call at the Shamrock Six Pack and Grill along West 4th Street where several shots were reported. Police say shots struck the building and several cars at the property, but there weren’t any injuries. An investigation continues, and if you have information, call city police.
DUBOIS WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN MONTOURSVILLE
A woman from Dubois who argued with staff at the Montoursville Weis Market and refused to leave the parking lot from the day before, was arrested May 5th. According to State Police, they responded to the N. Loyalsock Ave store after 42 year old Courtney Lynn Sheesley refused to leave and had locked herself in her car that had run out of gas, allegedly insisting she didn’t have to pay for gas while claiming she was a “royal”. She also refused to allow police to take her to a different location, and just prior to being forcibly removed from the car through the window, she unlocked the car and was taken into custody. Sheesley was charged with defiant trespass.
SNYDER COUNTY PRISON CONSIDERING CLOSURE
Snyder County Commissioners say the county prison near Selinsgrove is set to close later this year after they are experiencing lower inmate numbers and higher costs. According to WVIA, agreements are in place with other counties that will allow inmates who are unable to post bail or serve out their sentence in Snyder County to transfer to a different prison. County officials say after two studies they’ve funded, it was determined that closing the prison and transferring prisoners to other facilities would save tax payer money. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says the prison is about one quarter full – with 38 inmates housed there as of now.
TWO LOCOMOTIVES TO HONOR VETERANS
Northumberland’s North Shore Railroad recently introduced two locomotives painted to honor veterans that will run on Lycoming Valley Railroad. According to the rail company, a private ceremony was recently held to dedicate the LVRR 9052 which represents the Veterans Unit and LVRR 9050 representing a Memorial Unit. The Veterans Unit is painted in Camouflage Dark Sandstone with three saluting soldiers with the words “All Gave Some”, the Memorial Unit is dedicated to fallen soldiers with the phrase “Some Gave All”.
NURSING HOME FIRE CAUSES EVACUATION
A fire broke out at the Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and forced the evacuation of almost 100 people in the center. According to the Sun Gazette, there were no injuries at the Thompson Street facility, but around 11:30 staff and first responders moved the patients to the Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and officials say the fire was extinguished before 12:30pm. During a news briefing, Jersey Shore emergency officials said the fire originated from one air conditioning unit on the roof and did not spread, but forced a large amount of smoke into the third floor of the building. One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion at UPMC Williamsport. A portable air conditioner will be used to cool common areas for the facility until a repair of the roof condenser can take place.
WILLIAMSPORT MAN MAKES FALSE REPORT ABOUT BURGLARY
A Williamsport man called in an emergency and told city officers that someone had broken into his home, but upon an investigation, police discovered it was a false report. According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Landon Washington called 911 May 6th around 6:30pm and said someone had broken into his Ellinger Street home. When police arrived and saw the glass broken from the inside out, they left to question neighbors who said they heard glass break and say Washington was walking around in his yard after that. Later, Washington allegedly yelled threats toward a neighbor through their mail slot, and when police were called back, they were told Washignton’s ring camera had been stolen, but they found it in his pocket. Washington was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, false report to law enforcement, misusing 911, and other charges.
SOME COUNTY OFFICES MOVING TO EAST THIRD STREET
A few Lycoming County government offices will be changing locations next week. According to North Central PA dot com, the Commissioners, Controller, Human Resources, and Community Planning and Economic Development offices will move over several days between May 28th through the 31st, from 330 West Pine Street to the third floor of the Third Street Plaza at 33 W. Third St. Residents who need to schedule a visit to these offices should schedule an appointment before May 28th, and expect the new locations of the offices to be operational again beginning June 3rd.
DMV TO CLOSE STATEWIDE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
PennDOT will be closing all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, Saturday, May 25, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. Customers can still get 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 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week There are no additional fees for using online services.
SPORTS
PIAA D4 Baseball
Class AA Quarterfinals Montgomery 8 Northwest 0
Red Raiders earned a spot in tomorrow’s semi-finals vs Wyalusing @ Williamsport’s Millionaire Mountain @ 6:30pm.
Troy defeated Southern Columbia 10 -0. It’s Troy vs South Williamsport tomorrow @ Mansfield University 4:30pm
MLB
Guardians 3 Mets 1
Game 1 Padres 6 Braves 5
Game 2 Braves 3 Padres 0
Nationals 12 Twins 3
Mariners 5 Yankees 4
Cardinals 6 Orioles 3
MLB Tonight
Mets vs Guardians 6:10pm
Giants vs Pirates 6:40pm
Rangers vs Phillies 6:40pm
Mariners vs Yankees 7:05
Orioles vs Cardinals 7:45pm
NHL
Oilers 3 Canucks 2 Edmonton wins 4-3
NHL tomorrow
East Final Game 1 – Panthers vs Rangers 8pm ESPN NBA Today
East Finals – Pacers vs Celtics 8pm ESPN/ESPN2
NBA Wednesday
West Finals – Mavericks vs Timberwolves 8:30pm TNT
