Local pastor files for the seat representing central Hutchinson. There are now races for all three open seats on the commission, though only two will be decided at the August primary.
Three motorists charged with DUI
Quaydee Blackwell, 28, of Bloomsburg, has been charged by state police with DUI and careless driving on Interstate 180 in Montoursville about 5:20 p.m. on Jan. 23. Police alleged in court records that he was under the influence of a drug or a combination of drugs as well as alcohol.
Blackwell was stopped for traveling on the left berm, police said. “A strong odor of burnt marijuana was coming from his 2010 Acura,” as well as from Blackwell himself, police said, adding that he admitted to smoking marijuana at home (earlier). In court paper, police allege that Blackwell also “imbibed a sufficient amount of of alcohol, rendering him incapable of safely driving. Police said he refused to submit a blood sample. He is free on $5,000 bail.