CRASH ON I-180 IN WILIAMSPORT DELAYS AFTERNOON TRAFFIC
Despite the backups on I-180 yesterday, there were no serious injuries in a four-vehicle crash that tied up rush hour traffic in Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, city police say the accident happened around 4:20pm at the Hepburn Street interchange. Three vehicles had to be towed from the scene. All drivers and passengers refused medical treatment. City firefighters assisted as traffic backed up for nearly an hour, making it difficult for motorists to enter the westbound lanes.
CONCERNS ABOUT CHICKEN FARM AND SOLAR PANELS ADDRESSED
A hydrogeologist is raising questions about potential groundwater risks tied to a proposed large-scale chicken and solar project in Muncy Creek Township. According to the Sun Gazette, Ricky Henry testified at this week’s public hearing, and said manure runoff from Sunny Side Up Farms could seep into aquifers that feed local wells and streams, including Kiess Run. He warned of possible contamination if waste and storm water aren’t carefully managed. Attorneys for the project countered that state nutrient and erosion control regulations would be followed. Additional hearings for the next solar panel portion of the project hearing is Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and the next Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 19
PHEASANT SEASON STARTS SOON
Pheasant season is about to begin in Lycoming County, with the junior hunt opening tomorrow, and the statewide season starting Oct. 25. State officials say thousands of birds are released across local game lands as part of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s plan to stock about 215,000 pheasants statewide. Nearby counties, including Clinton, Union, and Northumberland, will also see regular stockings, though no hunting is allowed in the Central Susquehanna Wild Pheasant Recovery Area. Hunters must wear fluorescent orange, carry a pheasant permit, and follow daily bag limits of two birds.
Williamsport is taking fitness outdoors with the opening of a new Fitness Court at Memorial Park. According to a news release, the city partnered with the National Fitness Campaign to launch the free, open-air gym, which features seven workout stations designed for all fitness levels. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for today at 11am. The Fitness Court also connects to a free app that guides users through customized workouts. Officials say the goal is to make exercise more accessible and promote wellness across the Williamsport community.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN MILESBURG
State police say a 21-year-old Centre County man was killed in a motorcycle crash last Friday morning in Milesburg. According to the Centre Daily Times, Aiden Andrews of Snow Shoe was riding a Suzuki GSX-R north on Route 144 around 7:15 a.m. when he hit the rear passenger side of a Ford SUV near the 300 block of Turnpike Street. Andrews suffered severe torso injuries and was flown by Life Flight to UPMC Williamsport, where he later died. The SUV’s driver, a 51-year-old Bellefonte man, was not injured. The crash remains under investigation by state police at Rockview.
LINDEN MAN ARRESTED FOR OWNING MULTIPLE UNAUTHORIZED GUNS
A Linden man banned from owning firearms is facing charges after police say he reported his own guns stolen. According to Lycoming Regional Police, 51-year-old George Hoffman called them in July to report two missing weapons from his trailer on Susquehanna Drive. When officers investigated, Hoffman admitted he wasn’t allowed to buy guns but had purchased them at flea markets. A search warrant turned up 23 firearms in his home. Hoffman, who was involuntarily committed in 2021, now faces 23 counts of illegal possession with a preliminary hearing November 12th.
DMV TO CLOSE FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND
All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will be closed from Saturday, October 11th through Monday, October 13th for the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. Officials remind motorists that most services including license renewals, address changes, and REAL ID applications remain available online at dmv.pa.gov. Drivers can also check real-time traffic conditions anytime at 511PA.com or through the 511PA mobile app.
THREE JERSEY SHORE CHEERLEADERS CHOSEN FOR PHILLY PARADE
Three Jersey Shore Middle School cheerleaders are headed to Philadelphia for a national honor. According to the Lock Haven Express, Alaina Beck, Harli Lupole, and Parker Peters have been chosen among more than 500 students nationwide to perform in the 2025 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. The trio earned the distinction through the Varsity Spirit All-American Program, which recognizes the top 15 percent of cheer and dance participants. The students will spend November 25th through 28th in Philadelphia for rehearsals and performances. To cover costs, they’ve hosted local fundraisers, including a spaghetti dinner, cupcake sale, and teen Halloween dance — proudly representing their school and community.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Sports
Girls Soccer
Montoursville 0 South Wmspt 0
Jersey Shore 2 Shamokin 1
Millville 4 Sullivan County 0
Mifflinburg 3 Midd-West 0
So Columbia 7 Loyalsock 3
Williamsport 2 Danville 0
Milton 3 Bloomsburg 2
Selinsgrove 7 Central Mtn 0
Shikellamy 2 Central Col 1
Boys Soccer
Benton 7 Muncy 0
Wellsboro 3 Williamson 2
NP Liberty 1 Athens 0
Millville 4 So Wmspt 0
Lewisburg 6 Southern Col 0
Montgomery 4 Meadowbrk Christian 1
HS Football Friday Night BYB Game of the Week
So Columbia vs Montoursville
6:30pm Pre-Game/7pm Kick-off
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Nework/WILQ’s HD3
MLB NL Division Series
Dodgers 2 Phillies 1 /11innings
Cubs 6 Brewers 0 tied 2-2
MLB Tonight American league Division Series
Tigers vs Mariners 8:08pm tied 2-2
MLB Saturday NLDS Game 5
Cubs vs Brewers 8:08pm
MLB American League Championship starts Sunday 8:03pmFOX
Tigers/Mariners vs Blue Jays
NFL Thursday Night Football
Giants 34 Eagles 17
NFL Sunday
Browns vs Steelers 1pm CBS
Titans vs Raiders 4:05pm FOX
49ers vs Buccaneers 4:25pm CBS
Lions vs Chiefs 8:20pm NBC
NASCAR Sunday
South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
2:30pm Pre-Race/3:30pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network/WILQ’s HD3
2025 Round of 8
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Ryan Blaney
3. Kyle Larson
4. William Byron
5. Christopher Bell
6. Chase Elliott
7. Chase Briscoe
8. Joey Logano
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