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today at 5:12am
by
Mark Williams / News Director
DEP Tour
The head of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is expected in Columbia County next Friday. The goal of Michael Krancer is to get a firsthand look at damage left behind by last September's flood. Krancer will get a close up look of the damage caused to West Main Street in Bloomsburg... as well as Back Branch Road in Mt. Pleasant Township... and the Orangeville area.
Kurt Masser
A pretty good turnout for a mini sportsman's expo in Shamokin last night hosted by state representative Kurt Masser. Since he serves on the Fish and Game Committee of the house... he wanted to give something back to his constituents. However, there is one problem area... fish in the Susquehanna River turning up with dark – colored lesions... but Rep. Masser says it isn't a Susquehanna – specific problem. Representatives from state game... the fish and boat commission... as well as the National Wild Turkey Federation were on hand to present workshops dealing with hunting and fishing.
Teen Star
Some of the best musical talent in the area will be on stage this weekend at the Haas Center for the performing arts on the Bloomsburg University campus. They will showcase their talent in the First Columbia Bank and Trust Company Teen Star competition. American Idol veteran... Aaron Kelly of neighboring Sullivan County will be one of several judges looking over the future stars. The competition gets underway Sunday at 2 PM... followed by a 6 O'clock replay on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3, Berwick's 1280 & www.whlm.com.
PPL Problem
A PPL electrical transformer shook up the neighborhood around Market and 8th street Thursday afternoon. The transformer... mounted on a pole along the 800 block of Market... apparently malfunction.... sounding like an explosion. The Bloomsburg fire department responded... but there wasn't much they could do except stand by. PPL's web site outage map showed a little less than a dozen people were affected by the problem.
Nanticoke Fire
Fire investigators say that a fire that destroyed a garage on Arch Street in Nanticoke on Thursday is the work of an arsonist. As a matter of fact... police say they plan to arrest two juveniles in the case. The fire was confined to the garage... next to a home that has been vacant since last September's flood. Authorities say the garage and a 23 – and – a – half foot boat were destroyed by the flames. It's the third arson fire to hit Nanticoke during the past few weeks.
Hazleton Home Invasion
A Hazleton family is safe following a home invasion early Thursday morning. Hazleton police say they were called to a home at the corner of Cedar and Chestnut Streets. The family telling investigators that several intruders held them at knife point while they ransacked the home. All then fled in an unknown direction.
Edwardsville Shooting
Police in Edwardsville... in Luzerne County... have no one in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a man near an apartment complex earlier this week. They say 26 – year old Daron Trollinger was pronounced dead at the scene. A few minutes later... a second Edwardsville man was shot and wounded in another part of the borough. Police should know today if the shootings are connected.
Barletta / Internships
Looking to do an internship this fall... and enjoy politics... well... 11th District congressman Lou Barletta of Hazleton may have something for you. Mr. Barletta says several internships are available in his Washington and northeastern Pennsylvania district offices this fall. You have to be over 18 to apply... and the internships are flexible. Interested... contact Representative Barletta’s office.
Coal Twp. Accident
An 18 – year old driver had a close call in the Ferndale section of Coal Township Wednesday. Sierra Smeltzer telling police the brakes went out on her father's Ford F-150. Her truck ended up crashing into two parked cars after going through a busy intersection... and down a steep embankment. Ms. Smeltzer was not injured.
In WHLM Sports...
High School Baseball
In high school baseball Thursday... Berwick getting by Wyoming Area 5 to 1... Bucktail Area downed Benton 15 to 3... Saint John Neumann blanked Millville 12 to nothing... Bloomsburg defeated Southern Columbia 13 to 1.
High School Softball
In girls softball... Central Columbia downed Selinsgrove 10 to nothing... Wyoming area defeated Berwick 4 to 3... Benton getting by Bucktail Area 8 to 4... Columbia Montour Vo Tech blanked Sullivan County 15 to nothing.
Track & Field
Many area track & field athletes will be competing in the District 4 championships tomorrow at Athens High School. The top two finishers in each event plus those that meet qualifying standards will advance to the state championships in Shippensburg next weekend.
NBA Playoffs
In the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Boston Celtics. Boston leads the series two games to one.
NBA Eastern Conference
In the other Eastern conference semifinal series Thursday night.. The Indiana Pacers extinguished the Miami heat 94 to 75. Indiana now leads the best of seven series 2 games to 1.
Philadelphia Phillies
Hunter Pence and Carlos Ruiz had five RBIs behind Roy Halladay as the Philadelphia Phillies broke through the 500 barrier Thursday night. The Phil's defeating the Chicago Cubs 8 to 7 at Wrigley Field.Friday night... the Phil's are back home at Citizens Bank Park to take on the Boston Red Sox in a weekend series. You can hear all the action starting at 6:30 with the pre – game show. The first pitch to be tossed out at 7:05 on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3 & Berwick's 1280.
Posted
yesterday at 5:32am
by
Mark Williams / News Director
Missing Fish
State Police at Bloomsburg are investigating an unusual occurrence. They say someone got into the Fishing Creek Sportsman Club building near Benton... overnight Wednesday... and released an estimated 7-thousand fish into a near by creek. Police are handling the release as a case of criminal mischief. If you have information dealing with the release of the fish... call state police at Bloomsburg.
Alumni Weekend
It's alumni weekend starting Friday on the Bloomsburg University campus. The class of 1962 will be in the spotlight... when the facility was known as Bloomsburg State Teachers College. The weekend kicks off with an Alumni Network Leadership Conference this Friday at the newly – renovated Sutliff Hall.
Trash 2 Treasure
A lot of preparation work has been going on to make this Saturday's Trash to Treasure sale on the Bloomsburg University campus unique. The event is a fundraiser for the United Way of Columbia County. The sale gets underway at 9 O'clock Saturday... in the Kerr Union.... with folks getting their hands on early bird specials starting at eight. But, you must have a ticket from the United Way to do that.
Gas Leak
Traffic is flowing smoothly around the Route 11 and 42 interchange Thursday... after a major natural gas leak shut down that part of the road at midday Wednesday. That stranded thousands of drivers who use that part of the road to go to Danville and Catawissa... as well as get into Bloomsburg and Buckhorn. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in today's edition that a UGI Gas crew cut the line with an excavator while trying to find and repair a reported leak. No one was injured... but at one time an evacuation of the area was considered... which included the W.W. Evans Elementary School on Perry Avenue.
Muncy Prison
Five employees of the Muncy State Prison are out of the hospital after being exposed to a white powder in the facilities mail room on Wednesday. No one is saying what the powder is. The contents were in an envelope sent to an inmate... containing a return address. The FBI... as well as the U-S postal service are teaming up to investigate the incident at the Muncy State Prison.
Edwardsville Shooting
One person is dead as the result of a shooting overnight in Edwardsville... in Luzerne County. The person who died was shot at the Eagle Ridge Development on Beverly Street. The sub-division was locked down for a while. Meantime... police say a second person was shot and wounded on Main Street in Edwardsville. No word if the two shootings are connected.
Hazleton Robbery
Hazleton police are trying to find the person responsible for a stick up of a Turkey Hill convenience store early Wednesday morning. It took place when a man with a handgun strolled into to the store at 15th and Alter Streets. The bandit threatened a clerk and walked out with an undetermined amount of cash. If you have information about the stick up at the Turkey Hill Convenience store... give Hazleton Police a call.
Hazleton Schools
The Hazleton Area School board says it will have a 2012 -2013 budget in place before the June 30th deadline. However... it contains a deficit of $1.5 – million. The budget gap will be filled by furloughing six teachers... and raising property taxes 2.7%. However, a lot hinges on what sort of money comes from the state legislature... as they put the finishing touches on the state's proposed spending plan.
Train Crash Folo
The driver of a car which collided with a freight train earlier this week in Milton remains in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center. Investigators are still trying to figure out why Kim Bergenstock slammed into the train as it was crossing Center Street in Milton. Her friend... 17 – year old Maxine Eschbach died in the crash.
Jersey Shore Super
The superintendent who leads the Jersey Shore Area School District remains on the job after he was busted near Milton... charged with driving under the influence. Richard Emery wrecked his car in Northumberland County last month... and was found to be three times over the legal limit. Emery has been on the job the past seven years... and our media partner... NewsWatch 16 is reported he trying to save his job.
Sandusky Legal
There was more legal action on the part of Jerry Sandusky's defense attorney. If you recall... Sandusky... an assistant Penn State football coach... is facing more than fifty charges of allegedly assaulting ten boys over a period of time. Attorney's want the charges dismissed... saying the allegations can't be adequately defended... and that Sundusky's due process has been violated. No word when the judge hearing the case will make a ruling. Sandusky's trial gets underway next month.
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High School Baseball
In high school baseball on Wednesday... Columbia Montour Vo Tech defeated Benton 19 to 9... Bloomsburg wins over Hughesville 7 to 3... Central Columbia blanked Southern Columbia 4 to nothing.
Girls Softball
In girls softball on Wednesday... Central Downed Lewisburg 1 to nothing... North Schuylkill gets by Danville 3 to 2... and Berwick slides by Dallas 3 to 1.
PSAC Award
Bloomsburg University was the top athletic program in the PSAC for the 2011-2012 school year. The Huskies won the Dixon trophy which pleased first year athletic director Mike McFarland. He credits his staff and coaches for making it a successful year for BU.
NBA
In the NBA playoffs last night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91. Boston now take a two games to one lead in their best of seven series. Game four is Friday night in Philadelphia,
Philadelphia Phillies
Carlos Ruiz hit a tie breaking home in the 8th inning... and Hector Luna hit his first grand slam in a 6 run 9th inning... as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs last night 9 to 2. Luna slamming his first big – league grand slam into Wrigley Park's left field bleachers. The Phils and Cubs meet again Thursday night... to wrap up their two game series. You can catch all the action starting with the pre – game show at 7:30... with the first pitch to be thrown at 8:05 on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3 & Berwick's 1280.
Posted
Wednesday morning
by
Mark Williams / News Director
Benton Shooting
State troopers will be back at a large, rambling home on Coles Creek Mill Road in Sugarloaf Township... near Benton. Police say that's where 38 – year old Abraham Kline allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend... 35 – year old Jocelyn Romano... then turned the gun on himself. Romano died at Bloomsburg Hospital... while Kline was rushed to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville with a gunshot wound. Police tell us the shooting stemmed from an apparent domestic dispute... after Romano told Kline she was returning to Washington State to her estranged husband and three kids.
Buyouts
Fourteen property owners are on the list to have their flood – ravaged properties purchased by the federal government. During a Bloomsburg Town Council meeting his week, Mayor Dan Knorr says 11 properties in the 900 block of West Main... as well as three other properties could be purchased. And that answer could come within a matter of weeks.
Southern Columbia
Times are tight for the Southern Columbia Area School District. The board is facing a $400,000 shortfall in the 2012 – 2013 budget... and it appears teachers have bulls eyes on their back. The board this week... on a five to one vote... decided to cut sixteen employees... and eliminate four sports programs. However, the board has until the end of June to adopt a budget. It's hoped issues can be ironed out to fill the gap and restore teachers and programs.
Budget / Millard
The state house and senate are circling June 15th on their calendar. That's when they want to have their proposed 2012 – 2013 budget wrapped up. State Rep. David Millard of Millville says that allows the house and senate plenty of time to get the proposal to Governor Corbett. Rep. Millard says getting down to examining the senate's budget line by line begins next week. The House could sent it back to the senate without changes. They could make changes and send the plan back to the senate so they can vote on amendments... or simply come up with a new plan on their own to be returned to the senate for concurrence.
Gaming Oversight
A state representative who serves neighboring Sullivan County has been selected to serve as the new majority chairperson on the House Gaming Oversight Committee. Republican Tina Pickett says her committee is responsible for the oversight of the growing gaming industry. Representative Pickett has earned her stripes in the state house... having first been elected in early 2000's.
Indictment
A federal Grand Jury has indicted the football coach at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes – Barre. 28 – year old Joseph Ostrowski is accused of producing kiddie porn between the end of 2011 and just last month. Ostrowski was arrested at the school on May 7th... and was suspended from the job by the Scranton Catholic Diocese. He remains in jail awaiting trial.
Federal Charges
Federal charges have been filed against a Hazleton man who allegedly robbed Citizens Bank in West Hazleton using a surgical mask. 54 – year old Shawn Luther Kelley is accused of sticking up the Hazle Township bank... and the PNC bank... as well as the Choice One Community Federal Credit Union... all in the Hazleton area. If convicted... Kelley could face up to 60 years in prison and fined $750,000.
Traffic Slowdown
There will be a couple of traffic trouble spot if you're on westbound on I-80 Wednesday. PennDOT says it will consist with a rolling roadblock near the Lightstreet interchange while crews remove an old, unwanted overhead sign. In addition.. the right lane of eastbound I-80 will be closed Wednesday afternoon from the Lime Ridge to the Mifflinville interchanges to install new signs.
In WHLM Sports
Dixon Trophy
Bloomsburg University has won the 2011-2012 Dixon Trophy. The trophy is awarded each year to the league school with the top athletic program among the PSAC's 16 full time members. It goes to the school that accumulates the most points based on the results of conference playoffs and regular season records. Shippensburg finished second to the Huskies.
Philadelphia 76er's
In Philadelphia Wednesday night... it's game three of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series between the 76ers and the Boston Celtics. The series is tied at one game apiece.
NBA Playoffs
In NBA Playoff action last night... Indiana held off Miami 78 to 75... knotting the series at one apiece... and San Antonio defeated the The Los Angles Clippers 108 to 92.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies now have a new hero. He's Hunter Pence who slammed a home run in the 10th inning Tuesday... allowing the Phillies to squeeze by the Houston Astro's 4 to 3. The home run made up for a ball dropped by pence... allowing Houston to tie the game. Meantime... The Phil's are on the road tonight as they take on the Chicago Cubs. You can hear all the action of the Phil's and Cubs with the pre – game show Wednesday night at 7:30... with the first pitch to be thrown at 8:05 on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3 & Berwick's 1280.
Posted
Tuesday morning
by
Mark Williams / News Director
Council / Lowthert
A new Bloomsburg Town administrator could be on – board by the middle of June if a contract is worked out. Town Council Monday night... voting to offer Bill Lowthert of SEDA – COG... the job of administrator for $74,000 a year. Mayor Dan Knorr says he's comfortable will Lowthert... and so is the rest of council. If a contract can be worked out... Lowthert would replace former administrator Ron Mull who left after six weeks on the job under questionable circumstances.
Grandma Theft
A Bloomsburg man is accused of allegedly bilking his grandmother out of $114,000... converting most of the money to his own use. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in Tuesday's edition...43 – year old Anthony Morgante of Lightstreet Road appeared in front of District Magistrate Marvin Shrawder Monday. He's facing 78 felony counts... allegedly writing checks after becoming a power of attorney for his grandmother who is confined to a Montour County nursing home. Morgante was hustled off to the Montour County Prison with bail set at a quarter million dollars. He'll face a preliminary hearing next Wednesday.
Car Vs. Train
A Milton girl is dead after the car she was riding in slammed into a North Shore Railroad train Monday afternoon. Authorities say 17 – year old Maxine Eschbach of Center Street was pronounced dead at the scene. The 16 – year old driver of the car was rushed to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville in serious condition. Her name has not been released. The accident happened where the tracks cross Center Street. Investigators don't know why the driver failed to stop.
AGAPE / Lowe
Seven months after the floods produced by tropical storm Lee made a mess of Columbia County... faith based AGAPE is trying to get lives of flood victims back together again. Organization spokesperson Kathy Lowe says volunteers are standing by to help... especially on weekends. To get a hold of AGAPE in Bloomsburg just call 317 – 2210.
Arrest Warrants Issued
Berwick police are looking for two men in connection with an early Friday morning house fire on Summerhill Avenue. Arrest warrants have been issued for 30 – year old Robert Fowler and 21 – year old Perry Harmon. It's believed they were producing meth in the basement of the apartment when something went wrong. The blaze forced eight people from the home.... all having to find other places to live.
Nanticoke Fire
A Nanticoke fire is being blamed as suspicious. The blaze broke out around midday Monday on the back porch of a building at 27 and 29 West Union Street. The Nanticoke fire department quickly extinguished the blaze... and damage was minimal. The State police Fire Marshal is being called in to investigate.
Police Remembrance
This week we remember police officers who have died in the line of duty. It's part of National Police Week... and Peace officer's Memorial Day. Bloomsburg Police Chief Leo Sokoloski says weather you work in a large or small police department... the pressures are the same. Town Council recognizing the Bloomsburg Police Department during last night's meeting.
Plymouth Stabbing
A Plymouth woman is in the Luzerne County Prison after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend when he refused to leave her home. Deborah Blackhawk telling police she stabbed her boyfriend in the back. That man has not been identified...
Found Guilty
A man from Carbon County will be spending the rest of his life in prison. 37 – year old Ernest Freeby of Lansford was found guilty of murdering his wife in 2010. Edwina Onyango's body was never found. Freeby says he'll appeal his conviction.
Gas Prices
Pump prices these days are just a bit easier on your pocket. The Triple A Fuel Gauge report says self – serve, unleaded gasoline has dropped an estimated 28 cents a gallon the past month... now making the average price across northeast Pennsylvania at $3.76. That's a drop of seven cents over last week.
Northumberland County
Northumberland County could end up filing for bankruptcy unless its money woes aren't addressed. That word contained coming from County Commission Chairman Vinny Clausi. There is a published report that Northumberland County could wind up $2 – million in the hole, but Clausi telling a Sunbury – area newspaper he's developing a 4 – year plan to to fix the problem. Clausi blames the union who represents county employee's for pushing for pay raises which costs the county more than a million dollars a year.
WHLM Sports
76ers
For the first time since 1982, the Philadelphia 76ers won a playoff game in Boston. Evan Turner scored four points in the final 40 seconds to help the Sixers to an 82-81 win over the Celtics. The Eastern Conference semifinal series is tied at one game each. Game three will be Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
NBA
It was in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Russelll Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the weary Los Angles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night.
Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Blanton went seven strong innings on Monday... as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the visiting Houston Astro's 5 to 1. A highlight of the game... Placido Polanco getting his 2,000th hit. The Phils and Astro's play a Tuesday afternoon matinee at Citizens Bank Park. You can catch all the action starting at 12:30 with the pre – game show... with the first pitch slated for 1:05... on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3 & Berwick's 1280.
Posted
Monday morning
by
Mark Williams / News Director
School Consolidation
We should have an inkling as to the future of possible consolidation between the Central Columbia and the Bloomsburg Area School District's. Consults have been looking at the numbers for a couple of months. They issue a preliminary report next week.... with a final recommendation in mid – June. But, until that time... Superintendent Mathias says... the consultants will continue to kick around the numbers... as well as taking a look at other options... such as building new schools.... or keeping things status quo.
Berwick Jumper
A 23 – year old Berwick man remains in the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after he jumped from the Berwick – Nescopeck Bridge late Saturday night. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in Monday's edition Donnie Sult III parked his truck... and went over the railing of the bridge... landing on an island... 80 feet below. He was rescued by volunteer firemen... and flown to Geisinger. Investigators are still trying to figure out why Sult jumped.
David Millard / Budget
The State House in Harrisburg now have their hands on the proposed 2012 -2013 state budget approved last week by the state senate. It's a $27.7 billion package which includes a $500 – million increase in appropriations. State Representative David Millard of Millville says the house now has a couple of options... including coming up with a whole new spending plan.
Northumberland County
Northumberland County could end up filing for bankruptcy unless it's money woes aren't addressed. That word contained coming from County Commission Chairman Vinny Clausi. There is a published report that Northumberland County could wind up 2 – million dollars in the hole, but Clausi telling a Sunbury – area newspaper he's developing a 4 – year plan to to fix the problem. Clausi blames the union who represents county employee's for pushing for pay raises which costs the county more than a million dollars a year.
Road Work
Work will begin today on the rehabilitation of an old bridge on Ideal Park Road in Locust Township.PennDOT says the existing bridge over Roaring Creek is timber... and it's slated to be replace by a new channel – beam deck placed on rehabbed abutments. An alternate route around the construction will be in place through early July.
WB Stabbing
One person is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a man early Sunday morning at a Wilkes – Barre apartment complex in the Sherman Hills area of the city. he man who was stabbed was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Still to be determined... what led to the stabbing in Wilkes – Barre.
Geisinger Baby
A Berwick couple are the parents of a baby who arrived in time for Mother's Day at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. 33 – year old Kristi McClintock gave birth to Ave Grace who checked in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces. A spokesperson for Geisinger says the youngster arrived four weeks early. The child is the first for Ms. McClintock. The father is 38 – year old Vito Corvino of Berwick.
Posted
Sunday morning
by
Courtney Koski / Info Girl
The Thomas Beaver Free Library in Danville presents the narrative photo project “Pennsylvania Hands.” It's a visual celebration of the traditional crafts that built Pennsylvania's dynamically diverse culture.
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble continues with their latest production this weekend. “In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” can be seen on stage this afternoon at 3:00 pm. It's for mature audiences only.
Bloomsburg Christian Church presents Mountain Mission School Choir of Grundy, Virgina in concert tonight at 7:00 PM. The choir has preformed all around the world including the US, Canada, England, Austria, and France.
Posted
about a week ago
by
Courtney Koski / Info Girl
Stamp Out Hunger today by leaving non-perishable food items in a bag at your mailbox today for your letter carrier to pick up.
The Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center located in Benton invites you to their indoor yard sale, craft show, and bake sale today.
The Catawissa Valley Lions Club invites you to a flap jack fundraiser today at Applebees in Bloomsburg from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Christ United Lutheran Church is hosting a clothing give-away today...they'll have a special children's activity center set up during the give away. The church is in Catawissa.
The Boondocker's 4x4 truck club mud bog is happening today at the Summerhill Carnival Grounds in Berwick.
The free Saturday trains program at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Danville is open today.
The Loose Ties Model Railroad Club will have it's huge display of trains open at the Columbia Mall today in celebration of National Train Day. There will be other exhibitors set up as well.
Also happening at the Columbia mall today is a blood drive from noon to 5:00 pm, and it's a community day where local non-profit organizations are set up throughout the mall to provide information on their services.
The Columbia County Christian School class of 2015 will host a car and truck show and indoor yard sale today to raise money for their mission trip.
The Thomas Beaver Free Library in Danville presents the narrative photo project “Pennsylvania Hands.” It's a visual celebration of the traditional crafts that built Pennsylvania's dynamically diverse culture.
The Orangeville Public Library will host an oral antique/collectible appraisal fund raising event from noon to 5:00 pm.
Elysburg Alliance Church will offer a contemporary worship service tonight at 6:30 PM.
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble continues with their latest production this weekend. “In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” can be seen on stage tonight at 7:30 or tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm. It's for mature audiences only.
Tomorrow Bloomsburg Christian Church presents Mountain Mission School Choir of Grundy, Virgina in concert at 7:00 PM. The choir has preformed all around the world including the US, Canada, England, Austria, and France.
Posted
about a week ago
by
Mark Williams / News Director
Berwick Fire
Berwick firemen were called out overnight to battle an apartment fire on the Borough's north side. Firemen were called to 244 Summerhill Avenue where first units spotted heavy smoke coming from the multi – family apartment complex. Police rescuing one person from the second floor of the building. Now... the state fire marshal has been called in to determine what started this mornings blaze in the 2 – hundred block of Summerhill Avenue.
Shamokin Fire
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused an early Thursday morning fire which extensively damaged a Shamokin apartment complex. The fire forcing 13 people from their apartments in the 300 block of East Sunbury Street. Luckily... no one was injured. Shamokin firemen getting help from Coal Township... as well as a half – dozen other volunteer departments.
Central Columbia Budget
The Central Columbia School District's board of education is expected to adopt it's 2012 – 2013 budget when they meet on the 23rd of the month. Superintendent Harry Mathias says the board has done a pretty good job of taking a look at the budget process in the long term... citing no elimination of programs.
Post Office Collects
Postal carriers who deliver mail in the Bloomsburg area will be looking for something extra Saturday. It's the day they collect food products left by the mailbox for those who are in need. Carriers want to set a record for the area... by collecting 15,000 pounds of product to be turned over to area food banks.
Millard / Budget
The State House now gets a chance to take a look at the Senate's version of Governor Corbett's 2012 – 2013 proposed state budget. The senate... beefing up the proposal by $517 – million. Representative David Millard of Millville says the proposed extra money makes a lot of people happy. During an interview in Rep. Millard's office... he said projected state tax revenues... and the use of a rainy day fund will make up the half billion dollar boost. Whatever there case state legislators want to have the proposed budget on the Governor's desk by June 15th.
Guilty Plea
A Shenandoah man is headed to prison after pleading guilty in Luzerne County Court in the shooting death of a friend back in 2011 during a Hazleton poker game. 30 – year old Jaboar Stanley pleaded guilty in the death of 20 – year old Emmanuel Felix at a duplex in the 100 block of East Mine Street. The pair had been arguing over poker chips when Stanley pulled his handgun... pointed it at Felix and it went off. Sentencing for Stanley is scheduled for June 19th.
Holy Redeemer Coach
It's no bail for a Wilkes – Barre high school football coach. Earlier this week we told you about the arrest of Joseph Ostrowski on kiddie porn charges. Ostrowski was the head football coach at Holy Redeemer High School. Now... the 30 – year old coach has given up his right to a preliminary hearing. That means... Ostrowski will remain in the Luzerne County Prison until a second hearing is held later this month.
In WHLM Sports
High School Baseball
In high school baseball Thursday... Wyoming Valley West defeated Berwick 6 to 4... Columbia Montour Vo-Tech downed Bucktail Area 6 to 4... Blue Mountain covered Danville 6 to 1... Southern got by Muncy 6 to 4.
Girls Softball
In girls softball Thursday... Southern Columbia defeated Benton 11 to 1... Berwick got by Wyoming Valley West 5 to 1... Central Columbia blanked South Williamsport 6 to 0... Jersey Shore just getting by Danville 3 to 2... Bucktail Area defeats Columbia Montour Vo Tech 6 to 5.
Philadelphia 76er's
The Philadelphia 76ers have advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NBA Playoffs. Last night the Sixers defeated the Chicago Bulls 79-78 to win that series four games to two. Philadelphia will now face the Boston Celtics who downed Atlanta 83-80 last night to clinch that series.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies open a weekend home stand against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Vance Worley will get the pitching assignment for the Phils. You can catch all the action of Friday night's Philadelphia – San Diego match up starting with the pre – game show at 6:30... with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 on News Radio 930, 94.7, 104.3 & Berwick's 1280.
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