Streets are open and the end of many construction projects is near in Williamsport. Church Street is looking great with the hotel and transportation center getting the finishing touches, and Kohl's is making great progress.
Early Morning Pursuit Ends in Prison for Williamsport Male – PSP Montoursville presented numerous charges against a Williamsport man after he led them on a high speed pursuit. Trooper Travis Pena said Charles Robinson, 21, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 220 south bound in the area of Quenshukeny Road around 1:15 a.m. this morning. more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2011) – Aruba North Little League from Oranjestad, Aruba, earned the fourth berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by winning the Caribbean Region Tournament today. The newest region champion was a 4-2 winner over Elrod Hendricks West Little League from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the championship game.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2011) – For the first time in the 65-year history of the Little League Baseball World Series, a team from Africa will be in the field. Rev.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2011) – Ching-Tang Little League from Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, earned the second berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament. The Asia-Pacific Champions defeated a team from South Korea, 3-1, in the championship game.
Prescription Medicine Stolen from Hotel Room – PSP Montoursville report a theft which occurred at a hotel room in Clinton County. Trooper Eric Kline said investigations continue into the incident, which was reported by Neil Polumbo of Oil City, PA. more»
The House Finance Committee will hold the first in a series of public hearings on proposals to impose an impact fee on Marcellus Shale gas drillers at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Office in Waterville, Lycoming County, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) today announced.
The House Finance Committee will hold the first in a series of public hearings on proposals to impose an impact fee on Marcellus Shale gas drillers at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Office in Waterville, Lycoming County, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) today announced.
Cowboy. The simple, but powerful word conjures an image of the iconic spirit of the American male, riding the open range corralling herds of cattle while fending off predators. It’s a brutally hard lifestyle few persons seek--yet one many, both male and female, appreciate. more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 13, 2011) – It is rare for someone to spend 50 years with the same company. Florida resident Fred Lewers has spent 50 years in various positions with Little League Baseball and Softball, all as a local league volunteer.
Crews from local fire departments and emergency personnel responded to the following incidents on Monday, July 12: • 1:33 a.m., carbon monoxide alarm, 602 Tanglewood Road, Muncy Creek; Muncy Area dispatched. • 7:10 a.m., wires down, 1600 block of Northway Road Extension, Loyalsock Township; township responded. more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 12, 2011) – Four Little Leaguers have been selected as the 2011 recipients of the Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, they will receive round trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Baseball Camp in South Williamsport, Pa.
Hughesville Gun Shop Burglary – PSP Montoursville report numerous firearms were stolen over the weekend in Hughesville borough. Trooper Gary Beadle said someone pried open a door leading to the attic area of Dixie’s Gun Shop around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 11. The person(s) then entered the showroom and removed numerous firearms then fled the scene. more»
[image: image.png] Game Changer *The Marcellus story on NPR’s This American Life* Why has Pennsylvania welcomed the gas industry’s presence with open arms when other states have a moratorium in place? Why have *all* the leading shale states except PA implemented a severance tax or environmental impact
Susquehanna Health OB/GYN is pleased to welcome Angela Huggler, MD, to their team. Dr. Huggler will practice both gynecology and obstetrics at The Birthplace at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Providing healthcare services to meet the needs of women, she also specializes in routine and advanced gynecological care, including laparoscopic procedures. more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2011) – The Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will feature 69 televised games throughout the month of August. ESPN and its family of networks, ABC, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) will provide the live coverage.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2011) - Twelve players and their coaches from Joplin (Mo.) South Little League will participate in festivities leading up to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game this week. Every player was affected by the May 22 tornado that devastated that area.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 8, 2011) – Douglas Galler has been named the Assistant Director of Little League's Southwestern Region, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. One of five Little League regional offices in the U.S., the George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center is located in Waco, Texas.
The End of Country, the new book (out this week) by Seamus McGraw, is the true story of the Marcellus Shale development in and around Dimock, PA. McGraw grew up on a rocky hillside farm where his mother still lives. When she was approached by gas company front men to lease the drilling rights to the gas company, she asked her son and daughter to look into it and decide for her. &n more»
Jersey Shore Man Stolen From Twice – PSP Montoursville report two incidents of theft in Loyalsock Township over a 3-day period last month. Trooper Daniel Spath said someone stole a wallet owned by Kevin Charles Reynolds, 18, of Jersey Shore while he was at the Econo Lodge on June 25. Then on June 29, a 23-year-old suspect removed $70 from Reynolds’ hotel room between the hours of 11 a.m. more»
Three Hughesville Residents Scammed – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate two separate incidents of scams involving Hughesville residents. Trooper Brian Evarts said over a three-month period, John Shollenberger, 63 of 152 Boak Avenue in Penn Township was scammed into sending money by Western Union to destinations outside of the country. more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2011) – The Hamamatsu Minami Little League from Hamamatsu City, Japan, earned the first berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Japan Region Tournament. The Japan Champions defeated Seya Little League from Yokohama, Japan, 14-3, in the championship game.
The 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace will be in Williamsport August 1-7. State Representative Rick Mirabito introduced a resolution designating the first week of August as “Walk for Peace Week” in Pennsylvania to honor the peace walkers and the local residents that comprise the “Williamsport Peace Team.” more»
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2011) -- Little League International extends its congratulations to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter on achieving one of the most significant milestones in baseball - his 3,000th hit as a Major Leaguer.
Shirley F. Menne, 65, of 539 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center with her family at her bedside.
Born Sept. 5, 1945 in Valdosta, GA, she was the daughter of Kermit Nolan and Maxine Lillian Cunningham Hester. more»
Lights Smashed at Sewer Pump Station – PSP Montoursville report damages were done by an unknown person(s) at the Clinton Township building on Route 405 highway. Trooper Russel Ramin said during the overnight hours of July 2 a hard object was used to smash two lights at the Clinton Township sewer pump station. The lights are indicator lights when there is a problem with the pumps, Ramin said. more»
It's Friday morning, July 8, 2011. I'm watching final shuttle launch preparations on NASA TV, awaiting the final launch of the shuttle Atlantis. My mind is flooded with memories of my life benchmarked against the awesome story of the shuttle program. more»
New Mexico Resident Jailed Following Simple Assault – PSP Montoursville jailed a New Mexico man following an incident of simple assault at 1624 Cogan House Road on July 2. According to Trooper Christine Fye, shortly after 11:30 p.m., a verbal altercation occurred between Allen L. Kulp Jr., 38, and a 44-year-old female, both of Alamogordo, New Mexico. During the altercation, Kulp Jr. more»
From left to right: Overall gross winners with a score of 70, Sis Ertley and Barb Pagana, with Dr. Timothy Pagana, and overall net winners with a score of 53, Bonnie K. Wolfe and Cherie King
The 10th Annual Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center Women’s Golf Tournament raised more than $42,000 to enhance services at Susquehanna Health’s Breast Health Center.
This year 112 women took part in the event held Monday, June 6, at the Williamsport Country Club in support of the Center and women who have battled breast cancer. more»
HARRISBURG – Legislation to officially rename the Market Street Bridge in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, has been signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett today, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). more»
House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced that the committee will hold a public hearing on the impact of the cuts contained in the 2011-2012 state budget from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 11 at Lycoming College's Mary Welch Theatre, 700 College Place, Williamsport. more»
Anthony Ippolito, DO, MPH, joins Keith Shenberger, MD, in the practice of Rheumatology at Susquehanna Health on July 18. Board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine, he received his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine and his residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital, NY. He completed fellowship training in Lupus research a more»
