Photos: Samantha Wilson at Crosscutters game (left)

Charlie Manuel, Samantha Wilson and Larry Bowa (right)

By: Todd Bartley

News@TalkWilliamsport.com

Thursday morning, Samantha Wilson, former TalkWilliamsport.com intern announced on social media she has joined NBC Sports Philadelphia and the show “Down The Line w/ Charlie & Bo” which will air Saturday’s on NBC Sports Philadelphia beginning this weekend and air through early October.

The names mentioned include a pair of former Phillies managers in Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa.

According to the Facebook post by Wilson:

Well guys, the news is OUT!! 🤩🤩 MY FIRST TV JOB! Never in a million years did I think I’d be making my TV debut w/ these two.. especially after a pandemic. A true “pinch me” moment. Check out new eps. of “Down The Line w/ Charlie & Bo” Saturday’s on NBCS Philly now through early October! 😌⚾️

Wilson interned for TalkWilliamsport.com while attending Lock Haven University.

She performed pre and post game interviews with Crosscutters players during live game broadcasts. She also contributed pre and post game interviews during game broadcasts with local high school and college football coaches and players.

According to Todd Bartley of TalkWilliamsport.com, “Sam has come along way since her intern days and been very successful early in her broadcast career. 97.5 The Fanatic morning show right out of college and now a regional sports network opportunity. It is very rewarding to see the skills she honed and developed in Williamsport being applied and realized on those big stages.” 

HARRISBURG — Graham Spanier, a former Penn State President who was previously found guilty of misdemeanor child endangerment over his handling of a 2001 complaint regarding Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of a boy in the football team’s locker room, was ordered today by Judge John Boccabella, visiting senior judge from Berks County, to begin serving his sentence on July 9, 2021.

“Today marks the end of a long road towards justice for the children endangered by Mr. Spanier’s inaction— choosing to cover up the abuse at the hands of Jerry Sandusky rather than reporting it to law enforcement.

No one is above the law, and my office will continue to pursue anyone who looks the other way in the face of child sexual abuse. There are consequences for failing to protect children in Pennsylvania.”

-Attorney General Josh Shapiro

Pictured: Standing from left is Patrick Dixon, Barbara Reeves, Marc Schefsky, Star Poole and Adam Welteroth. Seated from left is President Lori Baer, V.P., Dr. Jane Penman, Dr. Nancy Story Somers and Jennifer Lake.

Todd Bartley, TalkWilliamsport.com

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A criminal charge of “false swearing” was filed against former WASD School Board member Marc Schefsky and a $5,000 bail was posted on May 4, 2021.

TalkWilliamsport.com obtained the criminal docket which shows Lycoming County Chief Detective Michael Simpler brining the charge forward based on the event taking place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

According to the Marc Schefsky Charging Document 5-21-21, the “false swearing” occurred when Schefsky cast a ballot at the Lycoming College polling location while using his former address at the Genetti Hotel.

In reality, Schefsky was residing in Hughesville and had been for some time at the time of the incident.

The criminal charge stems largely from the February 26, 2021 TalkWilliamsprt.com exclusive; “Marc Schefsky WASD school board resignation could be the least of his issues“.

As the story showed and now the criminal charging documents reflect a Hughesville home address which has been redacted by Lycoming County Court Administration. The redactions are the standard practice of Lycoming County Court Administration.

The “false swearing” charge is graded as a misdemeanor 3 and carries with it 6 months to 1 year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.

18 § 4903 §§ B. False swearing. (a) False swearing in official matters.–A person who makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made, when he does not believe the statement to be true is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if: (1) the falsification occurs in an official proceeding; or (2) the falsification is intended to mislead a public servant in performing his official function. (b) Other false swearing.–A person who makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made, when he does not believe the statement to be true, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree, if the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths.

On May 19, 2021, Schefsky appeared before Magistrate Judge Aaron Biichle.

Schefsky is scheduled to be arraigned on June 7, 2021 by Judge Marc Lovecchio.

Judge Lovecchio recently announced his plans to step down from the bench.

Lycoming County Assistant District Attorney Martin Wade is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

As a WASD board member, Marc Schefsky, played a significant role in renewing the contract of current WASD Superintendent Dr. Tim Bowers.

Schefsky resigned from the WASD school board with a letter on March 31, 2021.

Nancy Somers who previously resigned from the WASD school board by citing moving into a new home outside of the WASD has not moved into said residence as of this publication.

Dr. Bowers current contract expires on June 30, 2021. It is set to renew on July 1, 2021; unless rescinded by the current WASD school board.

This is a developing story on TalkWilliamsport.com.

Previous reporting on the WASD School Board by TalkWilliamsport.com:

Schefsky WASD School Board Resignation Letter obtained

Marc Schefsky, WASD School Board member announces intention to resign

WASD School Board major changes are forthcoming

WASD solicitor Fred Holland wants $20,000 retainer and a raise for ’21-’22

BREAKING NEWS: Resignations to be announced at the WASD School Board meeting tonight

Nancy Somers resigns from WASD school board

Residents circulate petition for immediate removal of Marc Schefsky from WASD school board

Lycoming County District Attorney office confirms receipt of Marc Schefsky non-WASD residency complaint

WASD School Board to discuss vacant board seat tonight

WASD School Board candidate petitions obtained, connections run deep

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today made the following statement in response to President Joe Biden waiving sanctions related to the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline:

“One of Joe Biden’s first moves as president was to undermine American energy independence by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and the thousands of good-paying jobs it supported. Now, less than two weeks removed from a Russian cyberattack that crippled the American energy supply chain and led to fuel shortages up and down the East Coast, President Biden caved to Vladimir Putin, granting Russia his approval to move forward with its pipeline project. This hypocrisy illustrates just how little the Biden administration cares about American energy independence, good-paying jobs, and affordable energy. President Biden is not anti-pipeline, just anti-American pipeline.”

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) recently supported various legislative initiatives to reaffirm his commitment to investing in Israel’s sovereignty and its people, including signing onto a letter to President Biden urging the administration to take actions to weaken Hamas and co-sponsoring a resolution that condemns Hamas’ transgressions against Israel.

In the letter led by Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Keller called on President Biden to maintain U.S. security assistance to Israel and move to sanction Hamas for using civilians as human shields.

“We must work together to help our ally defend itself from Hamas and other threats, and to cut off the support to Hamas that enables it to kill and injure Israeli and Palestinian civilians,” the letter reads. “These attacks clearly demonstrate the critical importance of our security assistance to Israel, as agreed to in the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding. We urge you to uphold this commitment, and we continue to oppose any reductions in funding or added conditions on security assistance, which would be detrimental to Israel’s ability to defend itself against all threats, including the current assault.”

Read the full letter here.

Congressman Keller also co-sponsored Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s (NJ-2) resolution that recognizes Hamas’ actions as war crimes, reiterates the group’s designation as a terrorist organization, and expresses that the United States must continue to support Israel’s fight against terrorism.

Find full text of this legislation here.

In case you missed it, last week Keller co-sponsored a resolution introduced by Congressman Carlos Giménez (FL-26) that denounces the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas and reaffirms support for Israel.

Find full text of this legislation here.

On supporting Israel, Congressman Keller made the following statement:

“The terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians illustrate the need for America’s bipartisan support for the State of Israel. Unfortunately, some Democrats have continued to waver rather than joining the majority of Congress in coming to the aid of our strongest ally in the Middle East and the only democracy in the region. Hesitating to support Israel at this critical juncture not only jeopardizes its security—it sends a dangerous message to America’s strategic partners around the globe. The United States must reaffirm our support for Israel and work swiftly to aid its people.”

Photo Courtesy PCN

(HARRISBURG) – State Senator Gene Yaw issued the following statement after Governor Wolf renewed the state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration for 21 days:

“As we wait for the final election results to be certified, today marks the first step to returning checks and balances to the Commonwealth’s long-term emergencies.  We are now operating under the rules established when the people of Pennsylvania voted to amend the state Constitution. 

“The General Assembly is now receiving information from Governor Wolf that had previously not been shared. That information allows us to make better informed decisions as we move forward to implement the will of the people. 

“I will work with my colleagues and the administration to ensure that the Commonwealth continues to be eligible to receive the federal funding that is supporting our economic recovery from COVID-19 and other valuable programs, which are relied upon by Pennsylvanians.”

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania voters passed the two amendments to the state Constitution that were designed to improve the way the state responds to future emergencies. One limits an emergency declaration to 21 days unless the General Assembly approves a longer duration. The other clarifies that the governor will not be able to unilaterally veto legislative action that ends the declaration.

Photo: Lycoming County Commissioners Rick Mirabito, Scott Metzger, Tony Mussare, Administrative Manager Lycoming County Commissioners, Eileen Ebner and Lycoming County Controller, Krista Rogers.

By: Todd Bartley

News@TalkWilliamsport.com

On April 26, 2021, the Lycoming County Commissioners filed a “Motion for Contempt” against Lycoming County Controller Krista Rogers.

The motion seeks; two reassigned employees to relocate to Office of Budget & Finance, cease and desist from performing payroll, accounts payable and general ledger functions through the Controller’s office and transfer those functions to the Office of Budget & Finance.

It also seeks attorney fees and costs from the Controller.

Senior Judge John B. Leete from Potter County will hear from the parties on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in a Lycoming County courtroom.

This is a developing story on TalkWilliamsport.com.