The Memorial Baseball Tournament is happening at the Millville Little League Field today.  Games start at 8:00 AM...and feature the Millville Maniacs along with teams from Shikellamy, Jonestown, Mifflilnburg, Benton and other areas.  There will be concessions and carnival games too.

The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their annual Memorial Day Weekend Fair.  The carnival grounds open at 4:30 PM tonight and 10:00 AM tomorrow.  There’s entertainment nightly.  Monday is the Fireman’s parade and Olympics.

Sweet Valley Church of Christ is hosting a special Memorial Day service today at 9:30 AM.

Pine Street Baptist Church will celebrate Memorial Day with a special service today at Ber-Vaughn Park in Berwick at 10:45 AM.

And, the big event this weekend is the 125^th annual Memorial Day Parade and Celebration today and Monday.  Events are happening today in Mifflinville Town Park with lots of vendors and activities.  Tomorrow the German School will be open for tours from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  The annual parade starts at 9:00 AM tomorrow.  It’ll travel from the corner of 3^rd and Race Streets to the Cemetery.  Events continue tomorrow after the parade in Mifflinville Town Park.

Hetlerville Meth Lab

Two people were questioned... and one is being sought following a suspected Meth lab bust near Hetlerville in Mifflin Township Thursday night. Three children are in protective custody. Our media partner... Newswatch 16.... and the Press – Enterprise are reporting in Friday's edition.. Abby Burd... as well as 21- year old Heaven Sullivan are expected to have drug charges filed against them. Now... police are looking for 18 – year old James Hughes who fled the scene. All have past police records. The trailer is owned by Marion Bloom... Hughes' great – grandmother... didn't suspect anything wrong.

Geisinger Jobs

Danville – based Geisinger is trying to help those who served in the military to help find them a position within their health system framework. The program is being run by corporate recruiter Phyllis Scott out of her Geisinger Wilkes – Barre office. Ms. Scott says GHS is offering one on one support to those former military men and women seeking employment. Want more information... go to their website... www.geisinger.org.

Bicentennial / Mifflinville

Remembering those who allow us to be free... as Mifflinville holds it's 125^th Memorial Day Celebration with a parade. In the line of march this year will be the man who was the driving force behind Columbia County's Bicentennial celebration... County Commissioner David Kovach. He says it will be one of your last opportunities to get a hold of Columbia County Bicentennial memorabilia during the celebration at the carnival grounds at E. First Street.

Person Hit

A Scott Township man was rushed to the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville Thursday after he darted into traffic and was clipped by a pick – up truck mirror. The incident happened in the 100 block of East Main street... directly in front of WHLM's storefront studio. The Press – Enterprise is reporting in Friday's edition 28 – year old Sean Kile was trying to walk from one side of East Main to the other... and that's when he was hit by a truck driven by Roger Young of Benton. Kile is listed in “serious” condition by Geisinger.

Montour Boulevard Crash.

An unusual place for a late model car to end up. An early Thursday afternoon accident found the car on top of a guardrail on Route 11... in Montour Township. Police say the driver either passed out or fell asleep... spearing the guard rail head on... leaving the car's wheels about two feet off the ground.

Governmental Award

Cornell Iron Works, Incorporated of Mountain Top is the recipient of the Export Impact Award by the state and Governor Corbett. It happened during a ceremony in Harrisburg Thursday... and is designed to highlight companies who create jobs and make positive contributions. Cornell manufactures a complete line of door and closure products with security in mind.

PennDOT Construction

PennDOT says a nearly $3 – million reconstruction project in the westbound rest area of Interstate 80... near Mifflinville... gets underway June 3^rd. Agency spokesman Rick Mason says contractor Glenn Hawbaker will begin work to widen and place new concrete pavement in the truck parking area... construct new sidewalks... repave the parking area... as well as install new lighting... trees and shrubs. During various times during the project... either the truck parking area... or that for cars will be closed.

Dalessandro Passing

A long time Luzerne County Judge is dead. 86 – year old Arthur Dalessandro died earlier this week at his home in Yatesville. Dalessandro was on the bench for 17 – years before he pleaded guilty to tax evasion back in 1989.

Shamokin Fire

Investigators are still trying to figure out why a fire broke out early Thursday morning in two homes in the 12 – hundred block of West Arch Street in Coal Township. Firefighters were first dispatched around 2 O'clock morning... and immediately called for a second alarm. It appears the blaze began in a vacant home and spread to the property of Jeffery McCloud... who was out of state when the fire began. No injuries were reported.

DCNR Meeting

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has scheduled a meeting next month dealing with Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest in Lycoming County. DCNR secretary Richard Allan will be on hand. That meeting to be held June 3^rd... starting at 4 O'clock.. at Lycoming College in Williamsport.

Hunting Report

A new report issued by the Pennsylvania Game Commission indicates that hunting is getting safer in the Commonwealth. The report shows no firearms fatalities in 2013. That's the first time the number has stood at zero since the game Commission started tracking such incidents nearly a century ago. However, the report said there were 22 – non fatal shooting incidents across Pennsylvania woodlands... but that's a decline from the previous year.

DOE Secretary

Governor Corbett has officially nominated Dr. William E. Harner to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education. Harner was named last week as the replacement for Ron Tomalis, who has been named Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education. He currently serves as superintendent of the Cumberland Valley School District in Mechanicsburg.

WHLM sports

HS Softball

In girls high school softball yesterday, in a District 4 Class AA quarterfinal... Central Columbia defeated Troy 7 – nothing. In a District 4 Class AAA game... Jersey Shore got the best of Danville 4 to nothing... in a District 4 Class A game... Bloomsburg downed Benton 4 to nothing.

HS Track & Field

A number of area high school athletes will be competing for medals in the state track & field championships which begin Friday morning. They conclude Saturday afternoon at Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University.

PHL Phillies

In major league baseball Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies open a weekend series in Washington against the Nationals. Coverage on the WHLM Stations begins with the pregame show at 6:30.

Other MLB Games

In the majors Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-2.

Henry Hynoski

The injury to former Southern Columbia star Henry Hynoski has been diagnosed. Hynoski hurting the medial collateral ligament to his left knee. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday. According to the New York Giants website, the third year starting fullback's goal is to ready for the first game of the regular season.

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.

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.

WHLM Sports

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.

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.