POSSIBLE PROPANE EXPLOSION KILLED MOTHER AND SIX CHILDREN
A devastating house fire in Clinton County has claimed the lives of a mother and her six children. State police say the explosion and fire happened Sunday morning at a home along Long Run Road near Salona in Lamar Township. Thirty-four-year-old Sarah Stolzfus and her children, ages 3 to 11, were all trapped inside. Firefighters say the home was fully engulfed, preventing any rescue attempts. Investigators believe a propane leak inside the home may have caused the explosion.
TRUCK STRUCK BY A TRAIN IN LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP
Two people were taken to the hospital after a truck was struck by a train in Northumberland County. State police say the crash happened Saturday around 3:18 p.m. along Route 147 near Penn’s Tavern in Lower Augusta Township. Investigators say a pickup driven by Robert Scheerer of Mill Hall was turning onto River Road and crossing the tracks when the bed of the truck was hit by a Norfolk Southern train. Police say Scheerer did not see or hear the train. Both he and a passenger suffered suspected injuries.
STUDENT TEACHERS GETTING CHANCE TO APPLY FOR STIPEND
Student teachers in Pennsylvania could get a financial boost in the upcoming school year. The state is offering ten-thousand dollar stipends through the PA Student Teacher Support Program for the 2026-27 year. The funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who commit to teaching in Pennsylvania for at least three years. Mentors can also receive up to 25-hundred dollars. Officials say the program is designed to ease financial strain and help grow the state’s future educator workforce. Applications are due September 15.
STUDENTS HELPED FOR SPRING CLEANUP
Lycoming College students spent the weekend giving back to the community. About 200 student-athletes took part in the Favors Forward Foundation Spring Cleanup, helping at sites like Williamsport Cemetery and assisting homeowners across Lycoming County. The effort, led by Assistant Football Coach Steve Wiser, has been serving the area since 2009, focusing on community service and helping those in need.
MAN WORKING ON SNOWMOBILE FATALLY INJURED
A Lycoming County man is dead after a tragic accident involving a snowmobile. The county coroner says 24-year-old Thomas Cockrum of Muncy died Thursday evening along Highland Lake Road. Investigators say Cockrum was working on a snowmobile with two friends while it was on a trailer when he became entangled in the track, causing severe injuries and significant blood loss. Despite efforts by friends and emergency crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene. State police and multiple EMS agencies responded.
WOMAN CHARGED FOR HELPING HIDE FUGITIVE
A Hughesville woman is facing charges after police say she helped a wanted fugitive avoid capture. Investigators say 25-year-old Breeann Burkholder refused to answer her door when officers came looking for Warren Wayman Swank the night of March 20, despite knowing he had an active warrant. Police say she later admitted Swank was inside. Authorities also say the two were involved in another police pursuit weeks later. Burkholder is now charged with hindering apprehension and is free on $15,000 bail.
VOTER AUDIT ONLY FOUND ONE HUMAN ERROR DISCREPANCY
A new audit of Pennsylvania’s motor-voter system found just one case involving a non-U.S. citizen. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor says the issue was caused by human error when a PennDOT employee failed to enter immigration information, allowing the system to incorrectly classify the person as a citizen. Officials say the mistake was caught and corrected before the individual could register or vote. The audit reviewed more than 200-thousand records and concluded the system is largely working as intended, though it recommends stronger data security controls.
COLLECTION OF ITEMS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN LEWISBURG
Spring cleaning is getting a charitable twist in Lewisburg. The DIG Furniture Bank and Union-Snyder Community Action Agency are hosting a “Fill the Truck” donation drive this Saturday from 9 to noon in the Big Lots parking lot. Community members are encouraged to drop off gently used clothing, shoes and small household items. All donations will go to CommunityAid to help local families, as organizers turn a little friendly competition into real support for neighbors in need.
SPORTS
NASCAR
Tyler Reddick is on a hot streak in NASCAR, winning again Sunday at Kansas Speedway. He passed Kyle Larson on the final lap in overtime to grab his fifth win in the first nine races of the season. The late caution set up a dramatic finish, as Reddick charged from behind to take the lead and the checkered flag. Team co-owner Michael Jordan celebrated the victory, saying Reddick was on fire.
1st – Tyler Reddick 2nd – Kyle Larson 3rd – Chase Briscoe 4th – Denny Hamlin 5th – Bubba Wallace
MLB
Guardians 8 Orioles 4
Yankees 7 Royals 0
Nationals 3 Giants 0
Pirates 6 Rays 3
Cubs 2 Mets 1
Rockies 9 Dodgers 6
Blue Jays 10 D’Backs 4
Braves 4 Phillies 2
MLB Today
Braves vs Nationals 6:45pm ESPN Unlmtd
Orioles vs Royals 7:40pm FS1
Phillies vs Cubs 7:40pm MLB.tv
Dodgers vs Rockies 8:40pm MLB.tv
NBA Playoffs 1st Round – Game 1
Celtics 123 76ers 91
Thunder 119 Suns 84
Magic 112 Pistons 101
Spurs 111 Trail Blazers 98
NBA Today Playoffs Game 2
Raptors vs Cavaliers 7pm Peacock/NBCSN
Hawks vs Knicks 8pm NBC/Peacock
Timberwolves vs Nuggets 10:30pm NBC/Peacock
NHL Playoffs Round 1 Game 1
Avalanche 2 Kings 1
Canadiens 4 Lightning 3 /OT
Sabres 4 Bruins 3
Golden Knights 4 Mammoth
NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Penguins 7pm ESPN
Senators vs Hurricanes 7:30pm ESPN2
Wild vs Stars 9:30pm ESPN
Ducks vs Oilers 10pm ESPN2
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