Beijing journey detours to Bowman Field
Lauren Lappin hit two home runs and Jennie Finch pitched a two-hit shutout while striking out 19 as the U.S. Olympic Team team blanked the Longstreth Regional All-Stars, 15-0 Thursday night at Bowman Field.
It was the latest stop on the Olympic Team’s “Bound 4 Beijing Tour” and drew 4,312 enthusiastic fans to Williamsport. While the U.S. recorded their 30th tour victory in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, the real winners were in the stands, specifically the young softball players who saw their heroes play in person for the first time.
“It’s very inspiring to see people you look up to right in front of your eyes,” said Loyalsock shortstop Kerri Datres, who helped with the event’s setup, arriving at 11:30 a.m. “Usually the only excitement we get up here is the Little League World Series and to see the best softball players in the world in front of us is amazing.
Jailed killer’s tirade prompts a recess in homicide trial
Confessed killer Sean Durrant glared at Javier S. Cruz-Echevarria Thursday in County Court, then shouted: “Man is dead for you lying.
» Full StoryFunding for projects may migrate
After four terms in the state Legislature, state Rep. Steven W. Cappelli, R-Williamsport, won’t return to office next year.
» Full StoryAuthority moves ahead with taxiway extension
Although it is not quite what they had hoped for, Williamsport Regional Airport officials chose Thursday to move forward with a taxiway extension project.
» Full StoryEvent gives students a chance to ‘punch the clock’
Some students tasted the real world Thursday when they spent the morning at area job sites learning what the people they chose to job shadow do.
» Full StoryBasketball tournament honors memory of Hughesville teen
Sean Gearhart was filled with school spirit and always could be found supporting the Hughesville High School Spartans at sporting events.
“Sean was always the one at the games painted in green,” said Kristin Daugherty, Gearhart’s sister.
Local News Poll
How do you intend to spend your government rebate check?
US Olympic softball
robin ritter aka. randy
South Wmspt. Mock Crash
Williamsport vs Lewisburg B
Round Hills Elem. Art
Golf Clinic
CM Baseball vs IndianValley
BUCKHORN / COGAN HOUSE
Tonight in Prime Time |
