Wednesday / May 22, 2013

Posted Today At 6:06am by Mark Williams / News Director

Primary Election

A political newcomer will be the apparent next mayor of Bloomsburg after winning the Democratic nomination during Tuesday's primary election. Complete, but unofficial returns show that Sandy Davis is the top vote getter over two other candidates running for the office. Davis getting 49% of the vote... compared to current Bloomsburg Town Councilman Eric Bower who got 30% and current Council Vice – Chair Diane Levan who received 19%. Bower said he's disappointed... but with two years left on his council term... he plans to make a difference. For Mayor Dan Knorr... it was a bitter sweet night since he endorsed Ms. Levan. As of now... Ms. Davis won't be challenged in the November general election since there are no Republicans stepping up to the plate.

Hazleton Primary

An outspoken critic of the Hazleton city administration secured nominations on both tickets for the race for city council. According to unofficial results... Incumbent Jack Mundie will run as a Republican and Democrat in the November general election. Mundie has often verbally clashed with Mayor Joseph Yanuzzi and other council members.

Sugarloaf Supervisor

A man who has been supervisor in Sugarloaf Township for the past 40 – years was defeated in Tuesday's primary election. 90 – year old Earl Miller was defeated by Richard Yost. The big issue facing the township... according to Yost... resolving difference with Conyngham about the sewer and water authority.

Partial Structure Collapse

A structural engineer is expected to be at a building Wednesday that used to be an ice house at 255 East 7^th Street of Bloomsburg. That... after a couple of dozen bricks fell from the rear of the building... and was witnessed by a man waiting for his wife to come out of work... so says Fire Chief Bob Rupp. The building is at least 100 years old. No other bricks fell from the two story structure while firemen and code enforcement personnel were on hand... but people living in an apartment in the front of the building were evacuated and found lodging elsewhere.

OKC Tornado

There is a flurry of activity near Moore, Oklahoma following this week's tornado which flattened the town... leaving 24 people dead in it's wake and thousands of people hurting. But, one organization with “boots on the ground” is the American Red Cross. Rita Inklovich of the Bloomsburg Chapter says personnel keep pouring in the area... and there are plenty of resources to work with. Also needed are donations of cash or checks that can be dropped off at the local chapter at 7^th and Iron Streets.... or you can donate on – line or by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to give a ten dollar gift.

Woman Arrested

A Kulpmont woman is facing 26 charges after allegedly taking cash... jewelry... and medication from an elderly women she was caring for. 24 – year old Kaitlyn Ann Else faced a first arraignment this week.... and is now lodge in the Northumberland County Prison... with bail set at $25,000. Else faces a host of felony and misdemeanor charges.

Mifflinville Parade

The folks in Mifflinville are gearing up for this coming weekend's Memorial Day event. They kick it off on Sunday with a festival at the Carnival grounds on E. 1^st Street... followed by their annual parade the next day. Bonnie Farver of the celebration committee says the parade will form at 8:30 AM near the bank. Sunday's event begins at at mid-morning... featuring vendors... food... as well as antique cars and tractors. Monday's 125^th veterans day parade begins at 9 AM.... and ends at the village cemetery.

WHLM Sports

HS Baseball

In high school baseball Tuesday... in the District 2 Class AAA playoffs... Wyoming Area downed Berwick 12 – 4.

Other Playoff Games

In District 4 Class AA first round games from Tuesday... Southern Columbia defeated Mansfield 8 – 3... Montoursville getting by Central Columbia 5 – 3... and Bloomsburg blanked Towanda 2 – nothing.

HS Softball

In the District 4 AA girls softball playoffs... Wyalusing defeated the Columbia Montour Vo Tech 12 – 2.

PHL Phillies

In the second game of their series in Miami Tuesday night... it was the Philadelphia Phillies over the Marlins 7 – 3. The final game of the series is Wednesday night. Coverage on the WHLM Stations begins with the pregame show at 6:35.

Other MLB Games

The Pittsburgh Pirates just getting by the Chicago Cubs 5 – 4... the Cincinnati Reds blanked the New York Mets 4 – nothing... and the Baltimore Orioles squeezed by the New York Yankees 3 – 2.

NBA Playoffs

In the NBA'S Western Conference Final series Tuesday... San Antonio went overtime... defeating Memphis 93 – 89. San Antonio leads the series two games to one. Indiana is at Miami Wednesday night in the opening game of the Eastern Conference final series.

NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins are at Ottawa Wednesday night in game four of their NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series. The Pens lead two games to one.

Tuesday / May 21, 2013

Posted Yesterday At 11:38pm by Mark Williams / News Director

Primary Election Returns

A political newcomer will be the apparent next mayor of Bloomsburg after winning the Democratic nomination during Tuesday's primary election. Complete, but unofficial returns show that Sandy Davis is the top vote getter over two other candidates seeking the office. Davis getting 49% of the vote... compared to current Bloomsburg Town Councilman Eric Bower who got 30% .... and current Council Vice – Chair Diane Levan who received 19% of the vote. Bower said he's disappointed in the outcome, but has two more years on council to make a difference. Current Mayor Dan Knorr backed Levan in her bid for the Town's top job... and it was somewhat of a bittersweet night. As of now... Ms. Davis isn't expected to challenged in the November general election since there are no Republicans stepping up to the plate.

Partial Structure collapse

A structural engineer is expected to be at a building Wednesday afternoon that used to be an ice house in the 200 block of East 7^th Street of Bloomsburg. That after a couple of dozen bricks fell from the rear of the building... and was witnessed by a man waiting for his wife to come out of work... so says Fire Chief Bob Rupp. The department along with police and code enforcement responded. No other bricks fell from the two story structure... but people living in an apartment in the front of the building were evacuated and found lodging elsewhere.

Wellness Center

It was about a week ago... the Central Columbia School District broke ground on a $1.5 million dollar health and wellness center. The project using donations and corporate gifts to pay for the facility... and is not using taxpayer dollars. But Superintendent Harry Mathias says Bucknell University Sociology professor Dr. Carl Milofsky has been called in to study the health and wellness of the participants over the next three years and deliver a series of reports to Superintendent Mathias. The center is expected to be open in 2014.

Celebrate Friday

Downtown Bloomsburg, Incorporated is trying to bring some life into the business district downtown with Celebrate Friday. That features discounts on purchases, but according to DBI manager Adrienne Mael there's a little something extra such as special programs on Center Street... just off of Main. Friday, June 7^th will find activities for kids... including a visit from Pickles the Clown. July... according to Ms. Mael... will be a patriotic themed event.

Lansford Meth Lab

Police in Lansford... in Carbon County... arresting three people following an explosion late Sunday night in a home. That explosion at a house on East Patterson Street was believed to be sparked by people manufacturing meth. Now... two men and a woman face charges.

School Cops

We could soon see the Hazleton Area School District with their own police force... if they apply and receive grants to hire school resource officers. The district's Maryanne Petrilla says the district plans to apply for grants... Butler Township is applying for money for two officers... one to patrol the Drums Elementary Middle School... and a new school opening later this year at the CAN DO Corporate Center.

PennDOT / Click It

PennDOT says it will partner with more than 600 law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania State Police to participate in a national “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt enforcement effort through June 9th. The effort will focus largely on nighttime enforcement, using traffic safety checkpoints and roving patrols. Police will also use Traffic Enforcement Zones, which combine roving patrol and checkpoint tactics on roadways with high numbers of unbuckled crashes. According to PennDOT data, 503 people died last year in unbelted crashes, a decrease from 509 such fatalities in 2011.

Gas Prices / NEPA

The price of gasoline across Northeastern Pennsylvania is climbing every so slightly. The latest Triple A Fuel Gauge report shows the price of self – serve, unleaded regular is averaging $3.44 a gallon. That's the same as it was over the weekend... but two cents higher than it was a week ago.

Monday / May 20, 2013

Posted Monday Morning by Mark Williams / News Director

Primary Vote

Most of the campaigning has been done... and signs planted in yards... and Tuesday it will be time to cast a ballot in the 2013 primary election here in Columbia and Montour Counties... as well as across the state. In Columbia County... Chief Registrar Matt Repasky says he doesn't expect much of a voter turnout... despite the number of registered voters. And registration... according to Mr. Repasky... is split pretty evenly between Republicans and Democrats. The biggest races include the the three way democratic primary battle for mayor of Bloomsburg... and five Republican candidates running for four slots on the Berwick Area School board.

State Budget / Millard

Liquor store privatization … pension woes and the transportation bill is top of mind of the state house of representatives as they prepare a 2013 – 2014 proposed budget. The bill will be initiated next week... with an appearance on the house calendar June 3^rd. For State Representative Lynda Culver of Sunbury... there are some important funding issues to consider such as not raising taxes. Since the proposed spending plan goes into effect July 1^st... it must be on the governor's desk by the end of June for his signature.

Teen Star

Bloomsburg High School Junior Dante Green is the best of the best at Sunday's “Teen Star” competition on the campus of Bloomsburg University. For his efforts... Green wins a $2,500 first prize. Abigail Gobel of Benton High School finished second... winning a thousand dollars... for her rendition of a Bruno Mars tune.... while third place went to Kristen Broadt... a senior at Bloomsburg Christian School who performed on the violin... taking home a $500 prize. The event sponsored by First Columbia Bank and Trust.

State Unemployment

The state’s unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to

7.6 % in April. That word from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. In essence... unemployment decreased 17,000 to 496,000. It was the third largest decrease on record, behind only March 2013 and July 1983. On the other side of things... employment was up 13,000 just over 6,000,000. The increase tied September 2012 for the second largest employment increase in the past twelve months.

Controller Arrested

Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith, Jr. is free on $10,000 unsecured bond after he was arrested at the start of the weekend on felony electronic surveillance charges. The 58 – year old Griffith is accused of allegedly recording three conversations back in 2010 without the other persons approval. He'll be prosecuted by the State Attorney General's office. A trial date has not been set... but several Luzerne County Commissioners have called for Griffith's resignation.

Hazleton Enforcement

The City of Hazleton will soon take a step towards enforcing a controversial rental property registration program. An estimated 1,700 rental properties will get notification of inspection this week of the interior as well as the exterior of the buildings. Fees range from 25 to 100 dollars each with property owners bill by Northeast Revenue Service.

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Track & Field

Southern Columbia junior Luke Rarig won four medals including a gold medal in the high hurdles to help the Tigers to the Class AA team title in the District 4 championships Saturday in Selinsgrove. Central Columbia junior Ellen Shepherd won three gold medals and set a new District record in the 200 meter dash to help the Bluejays finish second in the girls team standings. Rarig and Shepherd will lead a large contingent of area athletes into the state championships which begin Friday morning at Shippensburg University.

PHL Phillies

Eric Kratz and Freddy Galvis hit back to back home runs in the bottom of the 9th Sunday to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Monday night the Phils begin a three game series against the Marlins in Miami. Coverage on the WHLM Stations begins with the pregame show at 6:30.

Other MLB Games

In other games Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 1-0... the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 4-3... and the New York Yankees game against Toronto was rained out.

NBA / Western Finals

In the opening game of the NBA's Western Conference final series, the San Antonio Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83.

NHL

In the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs last night... the Ottawa Senators got by the Pittsburgh Penguins 2 to one. But despite the loss Pittsburgh holds a two to one lead in the series.

Indianapolis 500

Ed Carpenter wins the pole position for next Sunday's Indianapolis 500. He turned the fastest lap during a nine car shootout at 228.726 MPH.

What's Happening Sunday May 19, 2013

Posted Sunday Morning by Courtney Koski / Info Girl

Today is the final performance of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s “Superior Donuts” on stage at the Alvina Krause Theatre in Downtown Bloomsburg. Showtime is this afternoon at 3:00 PM.

Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause at Applebees in Bloomsburg this morning from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. It’s a flapjack fundraiser to benefit the Bloomsburg High School Football team.

The Potts Grove Fire Company is serving up their monthly all you can eat breakfast and brunch buffet today from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The fire company is located off route 642 between Danville and Milton.

Today the Kidsburg 2.0 committee is hosting a golf tournament at the Links at Hemlock Creek. Cost is $80 per golfer, and it’s a four-person scramble format. For info go to www.Kidsburg.org.

The Orangeville Health and Rehab Center is hosting their annual spring bazaar today from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

First Columbia Bank presents the 3^rd annual Teen Star Musical Talent Competition today at the Haas Center at Bloomsburg University. The competition gets underway at 2:00 PM. You can hear a re-broadcast at 6:00 PM on The WHLM Stations.

What's Happening Saturday May 18, 2013

Posted Saturday Morning by Courtney Koski / Info Girl

Mt. Zion Untied Methodist Church of Catawissa is hosting a breakfast for a donation today from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. This month’s donations go to Your Loving Choices and the Bloomsburg Women’s Center.

The Montour County Relay For Life continues today at the Southside Fire Company in Riverside. Teams have been walking since 3:00 PM yesterday to help in the fight against cancer.

The Bloomsburg Area YMCA is hosting their annual Indoor Yard Sale today from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. They’ll have lots of stuff including household items, clothing, collectibles, books, toys and more. It’s happening at the Y on East 7^th Street.

It’s a train weekend with the Loose Ties Model Railroad Club hosting the 3^rd annual Train Day at the Columbia Mall from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM today…and the Saturday Trains program is open at Christ Memorial Episcopal in Danville.

AGAPE is hosting an addiction awareness workshop at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg today…the forum will offer better understandings of many types of addictions.

In Bloomsburg Town Park today it’s the annual walk to defeat ALS.

The United Methodist Churches of Catawissa are hosting a free Children’s carnival from Noon to 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s UMC this afternoon.

Christ United Lutheran Church is hosting a clothing give-away today, and they’ll have a children’s activity center set up. They’re located on Church Street in Catawissa.

The Centre Hall Grange is hosting a car show and tractor pull today.

This is the final weekend to catch The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s performance of “Superior Donuts” on stage at the Alvina Krause Theatre in Downtown Bloomsburg. Showtimes are tonight 7:30 PM tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 PM.

Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause at Applebees in Bloomsburg tomorrow morning from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. It’s a flapjack fundraiser to benefit the Bloomsburg High School Football team.

The Potts Grove Fire Company is serving up their monthly all you can eat breakfast and brunch buffet tomorrow from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The fire company is located off route 642 between Danville and Milton.

Tomorrow the Kidsburg 2.0 committee is hosting a golf tournament at the Links at Hemlock Creek. Cost is $80 per golfer, and it’s a four-person scramble format. For info go to www.Kidsburg.org.

The Orangeville Health and Rehab Center is hosting their annual spring bazaar tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

First Columbia Bank presents the 3^rd annual Teen Star Musical Talent Competition tomorrow at the Haas Center at Bloomsburg University. The competition gets underway at 2:00 PM. You can hear a re-broadcast at 6:00 PM on The WHLM Stations.

Friday / May 17, 2013

Posted Friday Morning by Mark Williams / News Director

Berwick Dumpster Day

Berwick is doing it's part to either get rid of old, unused and unwanted items. The borough is holding a dumpster day Saturday at Test Track Park off of Eaton Street. Curt Rider is Berwick's Code Enforcement officer says most items can be dumped for free. However, Rider says no hazardous materials will be accepted... and there will be a $15 fee for each item with Freon... and a $2 charge for every tire dropped off. Dumpster day begins at 8 O'clock in Berwick.

Griffith to be Charged

Charges are expected to be filed Friday against Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith, Junior. Authorities say Griffith will be charged with illegally recording conversations with people he spoke to without their okay. It's a third degree felony for taping someone without their consent... punishable to up to seven years in prison.

DUI Checkpoints

If you're out driving tonight... you may run into some DUI traffic checkpoints established by local lawmen. It's all part of the Pottsville – based North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement group. Although particular spots for the checkpoints aren't announced... in the past they've been along some of the busiest highways in the region... such as Route 11 and 487 in Columbia County... as well as Route 54 near Danville.

Sportsman's Expo

Getting people out and knowing what's in their community.....was the object of Thursday night's mini Sportsman's Expo at the Montour DeLong Fairgrounds near Washingtonville. The event was sponsored by State Representatives Kurt Masser of Elysburg... and his colleague Lynda Culver of Sunbury. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission... the PA Game Commission... as well as the National Wild Turkey Federation were on hand for the event.

Artist Reception

State Representative David Millard Thursday night honored three Millville area men for their contributions to the arts. The works of Bill Whitmoyer... Bob Doucette and Mark Golomb will be on display at Representative Millard's Bloomsburg office the next few weeks. Mr. Millard says the projects show a lot of creativity. He went on to say... thinking out of the box will expand their horizons in whatever job they're doing.

BTE

This is the last weekend for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble's latest production... entitled “Superior Donuts.” The story is based on an aging hippy who owns a donut shop in Chicago in 2010. Performances take place at the Alvina Krause Theater in Bloomsburg Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30.... with a Sunday Matinee at 3 O'clock.

Beaver Meadows Arrest

A Beaver Meadows man is in trouble with the law. Dean Kancir was arrested after he allegedly hit... and then dragged Beaver Meadows Police Chief Michael Morresi on Thursday. The chief was trying to serve a warrant on Kancir at his house on Berwick Street when the incident occurred. Kancir was later taken into custody and is now in the Carbon County Jail.

Hazleton Training Exercise

Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of first responders Friday at the Hazleton Elementary / Middle School at 9th and Wyoming Streets. It's all part of an active school shooter training exercise. It's designed to learn new skills by police, fire and emergency medical workers... and to strengthen procedures they already use.

Kingston Robbery

Kingston Police are still looking for a man who held up a Sunoco convenience store this week. Police say a man with a knife strolled into the store... demanded cash... then ran off with the money. It's not known how much was taken.

WHLM Sports

HS Baseball

In high school baseball Thursday... Central Columbia split a double header with Shamokin. In the first game Central came out on top 9 – 6... while the Indians came back in the second game.. defeating the Blue Jays 8 – 7.

HS Softball

In girls softball Thursday... Central Columbia defeated Bloomsburg 13-5 in the regular season finale for both teams

In other softball results...

Benton downed Bucktail Area 3 – 1... and Columbia Montour Vo – Tech swept a double headed from St. John Neuman. Tech blanking Neuman 16 to nothing in the first game.. and 13 to 1 in the second.

PHL Phillies

The Phillies had Thursday night off. Friday night... the Phils open a home weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. Coverage on the WHLM Stations begins with the pregame show at 6:30.

MLB / Other Games

In games played Thursday... the New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 – 2... the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Milwaukee Brewers 7 – 1... and the Seattle Mariners barley getting by the New York Yankees 3 – 2...

NBA

In the NBA playoffs Thursday night... the New York Knicks out scored the Indiana Pacers 85 – 75. Despite the loss. Indiana lead the best of 7 series 3 games to two. San Antonio defeated Golden State 94 to 82. The Spurs now advance to the western finals.

NHL

In the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday night... the Pittsburgh Penguins are at home against Ottawa. The Pens lead that series one game to none.

Thursday / May 16, 2013

Posted About A Week Ago by Mark Williams / News Director

Primary Elections

If your still holding on to an absentee ballot for next Tuesday's primary... you have until the close of business Friday to get it into your respective election office. In Columbia County... Chief Registrar Matt Repasky says business has been a bit slow. As a matter of fact.. the request for absentee ballots is off 30% over 2009. If you're holding on to a absentee ballot... you have until 5 PM Friday to get it into Rapasky's office. The primary takes place Tuesday.

Voter ID

We're all getting ready for next Tuesday's primary election across the state. In Columbia and Montour Counties... there are races of local interest such as the Berwick School Board and the Bloomsburg Democratic primary for Mayor. That brings us to another point... Voter ID. Ron Ruman with the PA Department of State says voters will be asked but not required to show their IDs when casting ballots Tuesday. A court case is scheduled for July to decide whether the state's new law requiring ID to vote will be fully implemented

Berwick River Rescue

Two Berwick men... and an eight year old girl were rescued from the Susquehanna River Wednesday night after their boat got hung up in the rocks near the Berwick – Nescopeck Bridge. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in Thursday's edition... Rick and Robert Dement... and as well as Robert's daughter got caught on the rocks while fishing. They were plucked from the water by the Berwick Fire Department's rescue boat.. and reached dry land at the test track boat dock. No one was injured

Nutritional Program

The Columbia – Montour Aging Office is taking part in a program designed to stretch your dollars when you visit a farmer's market. Agency Director Kathy Lynn says the Senior Farmers Market Nutritional program has been a main stay for folks sixty and older for the past few years. Ms. Lynn says not only do folks have to meet the age requirement... but an income threshold as well. For more information... give Kathy Lynn a call at her office on Sawmill Road.

Crestwood Threats

A Crestwood High School student in Mountain Top.. in Luzerne County... is free on bail after he was charged with making bomb and ricin threats at the school... forcing several evacuations. 18 – year old Richard Seiwell... a senior... is accused of writing threats on restroom walls at the school. As he entered a magistrate's office in Wright Township... Seiwell denied the charges.

Bank Robber Charged

A Wilkes – Barre man is facing charges after indictments were handed down in Scranton federal court. 45 – year old Kirk Robinson is accused of holding up two jewelry stores in May of 2008... and being involved in a bank robbery in 2010. Robinson is scheduled to appear in federal court next week to face the charges.

Copper Pipe Theft

There is a thief on the loose who stole copper piping from a Hazleton home. Police say the person somehow got into the basement of the North Laurel Street home this week... taking up to 40 of the pipe. Right now... cops are looking for a man... 6 feet tall with red hair... and may be carrying a black bag.

Leader Funeral

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for former Pennsylvania Governor George Leader in Hershey. Leader died last week at the age of 95. He served as governor from 1955 – to 1959. The service takes place at the Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey starting at 10:30.

Education Secretary

As expected.... Governor Corbett has announced the resignation of Ronald Tomalis as State Secretary of Education. He'll now become Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education. Meantime, the governor will nominate Dr. William Harner... the superintendent of the Cumberland Valley School District to be education secretary. Harner's nomination will need to be confirmed by the state Senate.

WHLM Sports

HS Baseball

In high school baseball Wednesday... Columbia Montour Vo Tech defeated Millville 12 – 2.... Southern Columbia downed Mount Carmel 10 – 5... and it was Bloomsburg over Saint John Neuman 6 – 1.

HS Softball

In girls softball... Columbia Montour Vo Tech blanked Millville 24 to nothing.

PHL Phillies

The Cleveland Indians roughed up Cole Hamels Wednesday and beat the Phillies 10-4. The Phils have Thursday off. On Friday... they open a weekend home series against Cincinnati.

MLB Games

In other games Wednesday... the Pittsburgh Pirates got by the Milwaukee Brewers 3 to 1... the St. Louis Cardinals downed the New York Mets 4 – 2... and the Seattle Mariners defeated the New York Yankees 12 – 2.

NBA

In the NBA playoffs Wednesday night... Miami got by Chicago 94 – 91... thus clinching the series.... and Memphis downed Oklahoma City 88 – 84.... with Memphis taking the series.

Wednesday / May 15, 2013

Posted About A Week Ago by Mark Williams / News Director

Board Vacancies

The “Help Wanted” sign is out at Bloomsburg town hall. Town government is trying to fill some volunteer spots on the various boards that town council relies upon when it comes to recommendations on the decisions they make. Mayor Dan Knorr says one is on the Historic Architectural Review Board. Also needed... according to Mayor Knorr... is an alternate Zoning Board member... as well as the filling several openings on the Code Appeals Board. Interested... contact Amy Seamans at Town Hall.

Parking Study

There will soon be a parking survey undertaken aimed at downtown Bloomsburg by the University Foundation. Bloomsburg Council Vice – Chair Diane Levan says it will be a comprehensive look at the ebb and flow of cars and people. The forthcoming survey follows an announcement a few weeks ago of a million dollar gift earmarked to be moving the BU Foundation offices to the former Cole's Hardware store on East Main Street in 2014. The research to be conducted by students... and teaching assistants.

Kidsburg Help

The folks organizing the proposed rebuilding of Kidsburg in Bloomsburg Town Park has come to town council for possible in – kind help. Deb Huckens says her group may need some assistance when it comes to construction of handicapped – accessible walkways. One of which leads to the restroom area. No formal request has been submitted... just a heads up from the Kidsburg organization.

South Centre Twp. Fatal

A Danville man is dead... following a one car accident we initially told you about Tuesday morning in South Centre Township... on Route 11 near Hillside Drive. Authorities say 34 – year old Jason Snyder's car went off Route 11... and slammed into a stand of trees. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in Wednesday's edition Snyder was apparently on his way home from his second shift assembly job at Deluxe Building Systems in Berwick. He died at the scene of blunt force trauma.

Pottsville Fire

Authorities in Pottsville now say a wood burning stove was NOT the cause of a fire late Sunday night which killed four children and two adults. Although the fire is not suspicious in nature... there is still no cause. That word coming after a fire investigator scoured the remains of the three story building in the 200 block of Pierce Street. Also... there were no smoke alarms in the building. 30 – year old Eric Brown... his four children and his sister – in – law died in the blaze.

Nanticoke Fire

A state police fire marshal is expected to be in Nanticoke Wednesday... trying to figure out what caused a blaze in a house in the 100 block of West Broad Street. No one was at home where flames were spotted coming from the attic area. Two dogs were rescued, but the family of four is homeless. One firefighter was slightly injured battling the Tuesday morning blaze in Nanticoke.

Fencing Found

A Nanticoke man is in the Luzerne County Correctional facility after he was charged with stealing the fencing surrounding the Newport Center Cemetery. 27 – year old Scott Wylie telling police he used the fence to get money to buy drugs. Wylie is facing a long list of charges after he allegedly stole an estimated 500 feet of fencing... fence posts... top rail and two gates. Police say the fence material was found at ABC Auto Parts in Hunlock Creek.

Alleged Mugger

A Wilkes – Barre man is in jail after he allegedly mugged another man. Cops are investigating assault and robbery which happened Monday afternoon. Investigators say the man attacked another person stealing his cell phone. The suspect was later found in a home on Barney Street.

Fire Follow Up

That house fire in the Newberry section of Williamsport we told you about last week has been ruled an arson. Authorities say someone set the fire early last week. Williamsport police say they have no suspects.

WHLM Sports

BU Softball

Three Bloomsburg University softball players have been named All Region. Named first team all Atlantic Region by the National Fast pitch Coaches Association were Kate Pain and Chrissy Belko. Mandi Baer was named second team All Region.

HS Baseball

In high school baseball Tuesday... Benton downed Millville 7 – 4.

HS Softball

In girls HS softball... South Williamsport defeated Benton 13 – 2.

Philadelphia Phillies

In major league baseball... the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Cleveland Indians 6 to 2 Tuesday night. The second and final game of that series will be played Wednesday afternoon. Catch all the action starting with the pre – game show at 12:30 on the WHLM Stations.

Other MLB Games

In other games Tuesday night... the Pittsburgh Pirates getting by the Milwaukee Brewers 4 – 3.... It was the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Mets 10 – 4... and the New York Yankees squeaking by the Seattle Mariners 4 to 3.

NBA

In the NBA playoffs... Indiana downed the New York Knicks 93 – 82. Indiana now leads the series 3 games to 1. It was San Antonio over Golden State 109 – 91. San Antonio now leads the series 3 games to 2.

NHL

In the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs... in the opening game of a second round series... the Pittsburgh Penguins skated by the Ottawa Senators 4 to 1.