TWO CHARGED WITH CORRUPTING MORALS OF A MINOR
Two Williamsport men have been charged with corrupting the morals of a minor. According to the Sun Gazette, 41 year old Gary Wertz and 45 year-old Jason Wertz, allegedly furnished alcohol and marijuana to a minor in their home from last November through this August. Gary Wertz was held for court on all the charges, and Jason Wertz waived his preliminary hearing. They both posted 5 thousand dollars bail each.
MAN STOLE FROM ELDERLY MOTHER
A city man who faced charges originally for allegedly stealing almost 7 thousand dollars from his elderly mother, has new charges lodged against him after police discovered other thefts from the woman’s account. According to the Sun Gazette, during the investigation, police discovered additional checks that were cashed by41 year old Timothy Edward Sloop after he had written them to himself between May 3 and September 15. In total, Sloop is accused of taking almost 32 thousand dollars and faces charges of forgery, theft, receiving stolen property and illegal use of a cellphone. He waived his preliminary hearing and is free on 25 thousand dollars bail.
PAVING ON LITTLE LEAGUE BLVD POSTPONED
The paving and milling project on Little League Boulevard in Williamsport that was set to begin has now been delayed. According to the Sun Gazette, there are delays in obtaining construction materials and as colder weather approaches, the window for working during the construction season is closing. City officials say with expected precipitation and winter temperatures it will be too cold to adequately perform any concrete base repairs and asphalt paving work. The contractor, Glen Hawbaker has agreed to hold their bid price and plan on starting the project this spring.
BEAR SEASON STARTS
Rifle bear season began on Saturday in Pennsylvania and so far in Lycoming County, about 113 bears have been harvested. Clinton county reports 147 & Tioga county says there are 111 harvests reported so far this season. With recent rains reducing the threat of wildfire, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has lifted the temporary ban on building fires on state game lands. Go to PGC.pa.gov to find information about bear check stations and other rules of the season.
DANVILLE MAN SOUGHT FOR FATAL CRASH IN LANCASTER
A Montour County man is being sought by state police after he caused a fatal crash in Lancaster County September 8th. According to media outlets, police say 36-year-old Apar Patel of Danville was drunk and driving on Route 283 in East Hempfield, Lancaster County when his SUV hit a parked tractor-trailer, ejecting 33-year-old Karra Clevenger of Huntingdon County into oncoming traffic. Clevenger was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries. A warrant for Patel’s arrest was issued Wednesday he faces homicide by vehicle and other charges. If you have information about his whereabouts call East Hempfield police 717-898-3103
LYCO ROADS OPEN AFTER THE STORM LAST WEEK
After heavy snow and icy precipitation struck our area last week, the last of the roads closed by downed trees and hanging utility wires have opened up in Lycoming County. At this time, Route 239 between Mordan Hollow Road in Jordan Township and Route 42 in Franklin Township have reopened and traffic is moving freely. You can check conditions on major roadways by visiting 511PA.com, which is free and available 24 hours a day, with traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
DMV TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver license and photo centers will be closed late this week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday – closing November 28th and Friday the 29th. Centers will be open Saturday, including the main center in Harrisburg. Driver and vehicle services are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week and you can find a variety of driver and vehicle products, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, available online at dmv.pa.gov.
FREE MUSEUM DAY IN LEWISBURG IN DECEMBER
There will be a free day at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum as they host their quarterly event sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. Coming up Friday December 6th from 10am until 4pm families can enjoy the Museum’s exhibits and activities free of charge, creating accessible learning and play experiences for children of all ages. Lewisburg Children’s Museum is at 815 Market St in Lewisburg, and holds Free Fridays to the Museum’s mission to make educational play accessible to the community.
SPORTS
NFL Sunday
Chiefs 30 Panthers 27
Vikings 30 Bears 27 /OT
Buccaneers 30 Giants 7
Cowboys 34 Commanders 26
Packers 38 49ers 10
Eagles 37 Rams 20
Monday Night Football
Ravens vs Chargers 8:15pm ESPN/ABC
NFL Thanksgiving Day
Chicago vs Detroit 12:30pm CBS
Giants vs Cowboys 4:30pm FOX
Dolphins vs Green Bay 8:20pmNBC
NFL Friday
Raiders vs Chiefs 3pm PrimeVid
NBA
Celtics 107 Timberwolves 105
Pacers 115 Wizards 103
Heat 123 Mavericks 118
Clippers 125 76ers 99
Cavaliers 122 Raptors 108
Nets 108 Kings 103
NBA Tonight
Clippers vs Celtics 7:30pm
Knicks vs Nuggets 9pm
Nets vs Warriors 10pm
NHL
Maple Leafs 3 Utah 2
NHL Tonight on ESPN+
Capitals vs Panthers 7pm
Predators vs Devils 7pm
Blues vs Rangers 7pm
Golden Knights vs Flyers 7pm
Red Wings vs Islanders 7:30pm
