FATAL CRASH IN SNYDER COUNTY
A Snyder County man is dead after a crash involving a tractor trailer Monday morning. Police say 64-year-old Brian Shea of Middleburg pulled out from a private driveway onto Route 522 in Franklin Township and failed to yield to an oncoming truck. The tractor trailer struck his pickup, sending it into a nearby yard. Shea was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not hurt. Part of Route 522 was closed for several hours before reopening around 12:30 p.m.
STATE POLICE OFFICER FACING HARRASSMENT CHARGES
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal is facing charges after a disturbing incident involving his daughter. Jacob Edward Brown-Schields is accused of confronting her at a Williamsport restaurant, demanding her phone and allegedly using kitchen tongs to take it after a struggle. Investigators say the teen was knocked to the ground and injured. Brown-Schields is charged with theft, harassment and disorderly conduct and is free on bail pending a preliminary hearing.
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST MUNCY TOWNSHIP
A Muncy Township resident has filed a lawsuit accusing local officials of violating Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act. According to the Sun Gazette, the complaint claims supervisors and the planning commission failed to allow public comment and altered meeting agendas before votes were taken. It also alleges improper procedures and lack of legal oversight at multiple meetings. The lawsuit asks the court to void actions taken and impose penalties for the alleged violations.
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR CITY COUNCIL SEAT
Williamsport City Council is now accepting applications to fill a vacant seat following the death of longtime councilwoman Bonnie Katz. The notice was posted April 8, and applicants must be at least 18 and city residents for at least one year. The deadline to submit a letter of interest and resume is noon today by emailing cityclerk@cityofwilliamsport.org. Council plans to interview candidates Thursday night at Trade and Transit II, with a selection expected that same evening.
WYSOX MAN SENTENCED FOR AREMED STANDOFF
A Wysox man has been convicted after leading police on a dangerous multi-state chase that ended in an armed standoff. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Chase Paul Argot fled officers in November after reportedly brandishing a handgun in New York. The chase stretched into Pennsylvania, where Argot drove erratically, nearly struck a police vehicle and crossed back into New York before stopping near a fire station. He exited the SUV with a loaded revolver and ignored commands before being subdued with a taser. A second gun was found inside the vehicle. Argot was found guilty on multiple charges and is awaiting sentencing in June.
HOME RULE VOTE COMING UP IN MAY
Williamsport voters will decide May 19 whether to move forward with studying Home Rule. Officials say a yes vote would create a seven-member commission to explore a new form of local government, not implement it. The commission would spend months gathering public input and could draft a proposed charter for voters to consider in a future election. Leaders say the process could modernize government operations, but if voters ultimately reject it, no changes would be made.
DRUG TAKE BACK WEEK IN CLINTON COUNTY
Clinton County is hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Week ahead of the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day. The event runs April 20th through the 24th, giving residents a chance to safely dispose of unwanted medications. Collection sites include PSP Lamar at 113 Boyd Road in Mill Hall, along with locations in Lock Haven and Renovo. Officials say proper disposal helps prevent misuse and keeps drugs out of the wrong hands. Needles will not be accepted, and only medications should be dropped off.
POWER LINE PROJECT OPEN HOUSE
Residents in Northumberland and Schuylkill counties are invited to learn more about a major power line project in the region. Joanne Stehr will host an open house April 23 in Pitman, where PPL representatives will discuss plans to rebuild about 37 miles of transmission line and answer questions about the project. The work will include upgrades between Sunbury and Frackville, along with a new switchyard, as part of improvements to the regional electric grid.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Baseball
Wellsboro 8 Troy 4
Montgomery 11 Muncy 0
NP Mansfield 14 Wyalusing 14
PIAA HS Softball
Mifflinburg 11 Central Col 1
Northwest 15 S Williamsport 0
Central Mtn 11 Selinsgrove 1
MLB
Cardinals 6 Guardians 5
D’Backs 4 Orioles 3
Cubs 10 Phillies 4
Reds 2 Giants 1
Nationals 5 Pirates 4
Angels 7 Yankees 1
Dodgers 2 Mets 1
MLB Tonight
Guardians vs Cardinals 1:15pm MLBtv
D’Backs vs Orioles 12:35 MLBtv
Red Sox vs Twins 1:40pm MLBtv
Cubs vs Phillies 6:40pm ESPN Unlmtd
Nationals vs Pirates 6:40pm MLBtv
Mets vs Dodgers 10pm ESPN
NBA
Hornets 127 Heat 126
Trail Blazers 114 Suns 110
NBA Tonight
Magic vs 76ers 7:30pm PrimeVid
Warriors vs Clippers 10pm PrimeVid
NHL
Bruins 4 Devils 0
Hurricanes 2 Islanders 1
Flyers 4 Canadiens 2
Capitals 2 Blue Jackets 1
Wild 3 Ducks 2
Blues 7 Penguins 5
NHL Tonight
Stars vs Sabres 7pm TNT/HBOMax
Rangers vs Lightning 7pm ESPN+
Red Wings vs Panthers 7pm ESPN+
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Kraken vs Golden Knights 10pm ESPN+
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