PENNDOT SETS TIER ONE RESTRICTIONS AHEAD OF SNOW
PennDOT has issued vehicle restrictions as we head into the winter storm today which is forecast to bring several inches of snow with a winter weather advisory until about 7pm tonight. There will be Tier 1 restrictions early this morning for I-80 from I-79 to I-180, parts of the Turnpike and all of I-99. At noon the restrictions spread to I-80 from i-180 to New Jersey, I-81 from the turnpike to the NY border, and the Northeast extension. Tier one means no Tractors without trailers or lightly loaded trailers, RVs and passenger cars towing trailers. Watch 511PA dot com for all PennDOT road closures and accident updates.
COUPLE CRASHED SUV INTO BUSINESS WHILE ARGUING
A local woman and her boyfriend crashed their vehicle into a business yesterday after police say they were fighting while driving in Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, 45 year old Heather James of Williamsport was driving the SUV when her passenger 57 year old Nicholas Cardenis allegedly jerked the wheel causing James to lose control of the car, crashing into the outside brick wall of 2310 Apparel along the 3000 block of Lycoming Creek Road. Both James and Cardenis were transported by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport. Old Lycoming Township Police said the crash knocked the rear of the building off it’s’ foundation, which will require repairs and an inspection before the store can operate again.
LOYALSOCK MAN FACING CHILD PORN CHARGES
A Loyalsock Township man has been arraigned and is now scheduled to appear in Lycoming County Court January 30th for a preliminary hearing after he was accused of exchanging drugs for nude photographs and videos of a minor. According to the Sun Gazette, the juvenile came forward to police about 59 year old Randy Scott Baker, who she accused of exploiting her over a year to get 38 photos and a video and giving her marijuana, marijuana vape pens, and money. Police say Baker has now been charged with up to 100 counts each of second-degree felonies of a depiction of a child and and third-degree felony child pornography. He was released on 75 thousand dollars unsecured bail.
UNCOLLECTED REAL ESTATE TAXES TO GO TO COLLECTION
Over 938 thousand dollars of unpaid 2022 real estate taxes have been turned in to the Lycoming County Tax Claim Bureau. According to the Sun Gazette, the city treasurer, Kevin Mackey has attempted to collect the taxes but asked for city council to approve the list of uncollected taxes to be handed over for collection.
POLICE INVESTIGATING MONDAY’S RURAL AVENUE SHOOTING
Williamsport Police are not releasing any information about a shooting that occurred earlier this week along the 500 block of Rural avenue. According to the Sun Gazette, officers say they went to the scene of the shooting Monday night just before 9:30, where a home was struck but there were no reports of any injuries. Williamsport police are investigating the incident and are asking that if anyone has any information nabout details related to the shooting, to call 327-7548.
MAN ACCUSED OF POINTING GUN AT TWO PEOPLE
A Williamsport man has been accused of pointing a handgun at two people in a vehicle January 5th in Woodward Township. According to the Sun Gazette, 24 year old Ashton Robert Streck allegedly gestured and then pointed a gun toward the victim and Streck’s brother while driving by in his car. Streck denied pointing the gun which he has a permit to carry. He has been charged with two counts of recklessly endangering another person and simple assault and will receive a summons.
GIFT BAN LOOSENED IN THE COMMONEWEALTH UNDER SHAPIRO
New PA Governor Josh Shapiro has rolled back a gift ban slightly to allow for a free lunch for top officials in the Commonwealth. According to PennLive, Democratic Governor, Tom Wolf had in place, a ban on gifts and meals that began when he came into office following the administration that endured some ethics scandals involving gifts from people allegedly attempting to influence state action. Shapiro’s changes include the ability to have a free water bottle or a meal when attending an event in an official capacity, as well as accept nominal gifts like pens, calendars and appropriate gifts for big life events like marriage, illness or retirement.
SPORTS
P I-AA District 4
Boys Basketball
Muncy 80 Benton 46
St John Neumann 88 CMVT 38
Lewisburg 51 Mifflinburg 46
Selinsgrove 50 Jersey Shore 38
So. Columbia 59 Hughesville 56
Sullivan County 66 Montgomery 45
Sayre 73 Wyalusing 69
Central Mountain 85 Milton 64
Athens 59 Canton 22
Shamokin 76 Shikellamy 49
Girls Basketball
St. John Neumann 98 CMVT 4
NBA
Pacers 116 Bulls 110
Heat 98 Celtics 95
Knicks 105 Cavaliers 103
Nuggets 99 Pelicans 98
Wizards 127 Mavericks 126
Suns 128 Hornets 97
Clippers 133 Lakers 115
NHL
Kings 4 Flyers 3
Penguins 7 Panther 6
Red Wings 3 Sharks 2
Bruins 4 Canadians 2
Lightning 4 Wild 2
Devils 3 Golden Knights 2
Predators 2 Jets 1
Sabers 5 Blues 3
Ducks 5 Coyotes 2
Avalanche 3 Capitals 2
Canucks 5 Blackhawks 2
NCAA Men’s Basketball
Iowa State 80 Kansas State 76
Texas 89 Oklahoma State 75
TCU 79 Oklahoma 52
Miami 86 Florida State 63
Clemson 72 Georgia Tech 51
