MAN’S BODY FOUND IN SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
An unidentified body of a man was found in the Susquehanna River in Upper Augusta Township on Saturday afternoon during a call that originally began as a water rescue for first responders.  According to the Daily Item, State police from Milton and Stonington answered the call that came in about 3pm Saturday about the incident at the Shady Nook Boat Launch in Snyder County.  Shamokin Dam police, Selinsgrove Boat Rescue and the Northumberland County Chief Deputy Coroner were on the scene, no other information has been released about the victim or the circumstances.

ONE MAN SHOT, ANOTHER GOES TO JAIL
A Woodward township man has been taken into custody and charged with criminal homicide after a shooting that left a Beech Creek man dead Friday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Clinton County Coroner pronounced 21 year old Jakob Lee Haines dead at the scene, and police took 19 year old Brian St. John, III into custody following the shooting at his residence on Brewery Hollow Road.  An autopsy was performed Saturday in State College and determined the shooting to be a homicide.  At his arraignment Saturday morning, St John  was denied bail and will be in Clinton County Court on Tuesday.  Lamar State police and the Clinton COUnty DA are asking for information about the incident, contact ClintonDA.org to give information.

NEW QUARANTINE GUIDELINES
New quarantine guidance was announced Friday from the State Department of Health for people exposed to COVID-19 but who have been already fully vaccinated. They have said that if someone is fully vaccinated, they do not need to quarantine after an exposure to the virus. But if it’s been three months after you’ve been fully vaccinated, you should quarantine if you’ve been exposed and find you are symptomatic., the CDC is limiting quarantine guidance to 90 days while additional research is conducted.

LOCAL BANK TO BUILD IN SOUTH WILLIAMPSORT
The Muncy Bank and Trust Company is planning a new location to be built in South Williamsport on land purchased there on the site of the former Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  According to the Sun Gazette, administrators from the bank say the headquarters and operations center for the company will remain in Muncy but a four-story banking center is planned to be a full-service bank and administrative offices.  According to officials of South Williamsport borough, the bank could spark future development around Market and Hastings Street.  Seventh-Day Adventist Church announced they were selling the property for  a new church and school at the site of their current school on Fleming Street.  Bank Construction should be complete in 2022.

PHILLY MEN CHARGED WITH ROBBING LOCAL PHARMACY
Two Southeastern Pennsylvania men were charged recently for a burglary that occurred in January in Mount Pleasant Mills.  According to State police, this isn’t he first time  28-year old Derick Haines and 38-year old Christopher Welch have been charged with pharmacy burglaries, but this incident happened at the Shade Mountain Pharmacy.  After an investigation, state police discovered the two Philadelphia men were their suspects with help from New Jersey police. They have been charged with charged with burglary, criminal trespass, attempted theft, and criminal mischief.

MAN WHO THREATENED EMPLOYEE BEING SOUGHT
A man with a face tattoo is being sought by Selinsgrove State police after an incident at the Ulta Beauty store in which he was asked to wear a mask and began screaming obscenities inside the store.  The unknown male is in his thirties and was captured on surveillance cameras.  The man left the area in a dark red SUV.  Witnesses say he used a threatening hand motion toward the manager of the store as welkl.  If you h ave information for police call them in Selinsgrove  570- 374-8145.

LAWMAKERS PROPOSE A BILL ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO OPT-OUT OF VACCINE
There was a public hearing last Thursday in Harrisburg that about a proposed Pennsylvania House bill would give workers the right to refuse to get a vaccination or invasive medical test required by an employer.  According to PennLive, House Bill 262 would make it illegal for employers to fire, threaten, retaliate against or discriminate against employees who opt out of a vaccine or invasive medical test. Employers could be sued for violating the law, Rep. Russ Diamond of Lebanon County is sponsoring the bill and said it’s a matter of sticking up for personal liberties.

DOH COVID TOOL UPDATED
The Department of Health has announced new updates for the PA COVID Alert App and the  new ‘Your Turn’ tool.  According to the Department of Health, users can now access the ‘Your Turn’ tool to track state and county level COVID-19 vaccine metrics,  set a reminder for when it’s time to receive a second dose if necessary and also a link to the CDC’s vaccine side affects tracker tool. Now that the Johnson and Johnson one-dose vaccine was approved over the weekend, the DOH is awaiting guidance from the FDA and CDC, on next steps for vaccination of Pennsylvanians.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball from Saturday
Williamsport beat Susquehanna Township 60 to 57, Danville beat Saint John Neumann 80 to 57, N. Penn liberty beat Canton 54-48, Wellsboro beat Towanda 68-39, Loyalsock beat Athens 94-57 and Selinsgrove beat Mifflin County 45-39
HS Girls Basketball from Saturday
Millville beat Muncy 27-26, Towanda beat North Penn Mansfield 59-28, South Williamsport beat Canton 36-32

The D4 basketball playoffs kick off tomorrow –For the girls,  Lewisburg is the top seed in Class AAAA, with South Williamsport and Loyalsock number 3 seeds in Class AA and AAA tournaments, and on the Boys side, North Penn Liberty, Muncy and Loyalsock are top seeds in their respective classes with defending champion Montoursville at 3rd in AAAA, Saint John Neumann is 2^nd seed for the Class A teams.

NASCAR
At the Dixie vodka 400 in Homestead-Miami, William Byron got the checkered flag followed by Tyler Reddick, Martin Truex, Jr., Kyle Larson and Kevin Harvick in fifth

NHL
Flyers beat the Sabres 3-three nothing, Islanders meet the Penguins 2-nothing, Bruins over the Rangers 4-1, Predators beat the Blue Jackets 3-1, Capitals beat the Devils 3-2, Blackhawks beat the Red Wings 7-2

NBA
Bucks beat the Clippers 105 to 100, Celtics beat the Wizards 111 to 110, the Knicks beat the Pistons 109 to 90, the Heat beat Hawks 109 to 99, Grizzlies over the Rockets 133 to 84, Lakers beat the Warriors 117 to 91, Suns beat Timberwolves 118 to 99, Hornets beat the Kings 127 to 126, the Bulls and Raptors were postponed
NBA tonight
The Pacers come to Philadelphia at 7pm and Brooklyn’s in Texas to play San Antonio at 8:30

LOCK HAVEN MAN THREATENS MAYOR THERE
A Lock Haven man waived his preliminary hearing after being arrested for making terroristic threats toward the mayor of Lock Haven in January.  According to the Record-Online, 56 year old Michael Paul Stoneberg used a pseudonym on Facebook and sent private messages to the Joel Long for Mayor Facebook page that allegedly called for residents to kill Long and suggested he should be murdered along with all Democrats.  According to the Clinton County DA, police determined that the Facebook page identity lead them to Stoneberg, and he later admitted the crime.  He could face 6 years in prison.

PER CAPITA TAX WAIVED IN LOCAL COUNTY
Every adult in Snyder County will be saved 5 dollars per year after county commissioners there have eliminated the county per capita tax.  According to media outlets, the Commission reviewed the net proceeds of the ‘nuisance’ tax and recently reached a goal to remove it.  Officials remind residents that a per capita tax is still levied by some municipalities and school districts.

QUESTIONS FOR DR. LEVINE
Former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Dr Rachel Levine, is facing questioning about the issues with data reporting that continue in Pennsylvania during her confirmation hearing as the US Assistant Health Secretary in the Biden administration.  Republican Susan Collins questioned the data issues.  Dr.  Levine pointed to the lag in the electronic death reporting system to explain incomplete nursing home data, assuring the panel that deaths were accurately reported. According to some media outlets who interviewed facility spokespeople said the homes were meeting reporting requirements but couldn’t explain why their data was not included in the state’s weekly reports.

THERE IS A RAISE THE REGION DEADLINE TODAY
Today is the last day for non-profit entities to register for Raise the region a unique 30-hour online giving campaign that gives community members an opportunity to support local nonprofits that mean a lot to you.  Groups wanting to participate can go to raise the region dot org to sign up in partnership with First Community partnership, Blaise Alexander Family dealerships and Backyard Broadcasting.  The public will be able to watch a live leaderboard and track donations by organization in real-time beginning Wednesday, March 10th

MAN WHO FLED FROM POLICE PLEADS GUILTY
A man from Lock Haven was given up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to attempted homicide, and other firearms charges as well as attempting to flee from police from an incident June 11^th in Decatur township. According to the Sun Gazette, lawyers for 26 year old Quintin Michael Titus say he was highly intoxicated when he fled from police in a vehicle then later on foot after he disabled the vehicle near Osceola Mills.  Police found an unauthorized gun in the car. Titus will serve a minimum of 7 years.

BUCKNELL CAMPUS REOPENS
Some campus restrictions have been lifted at Bucknell University as active COVID-19 cases on campus decrease. According to an announcement by President John Bravman yesterday athletic activities can resume, including practices, travel and competition. In person student activities will also resume today.  In-person instruction  can continue at faculty discretion, with double masking recommended. The campus library and academic buildings will remain open during normal hours and the campus gym will remain open with reduced capacity.

LOCAL CORONA UPDATE
Lycoming County 36 new cases of the coronavirus as of yesterday at midnight, Northumberland  County has 10 new, Clinton has 12 new, Union County has 24 Sullivan county reports no new cases.  The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 2,356 additional positive cases of COVID-19, with 81 new fatalities. COVID Cases across Pennsylvania have been below 3,000 for seven straight days.

WATERFOWL BRIEFING SCHEDULED
Hunters and members of waterfowl organizations are invited to virtually attend the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Annual Waterfowl Briefing, which will be streamed live via the agency’s Facebook page, on Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. The briefing will be recorded and a link will be available to view online at www.pgc.pa.gov. Game Commission Waterfowl Biologists and Wildlife Management Program experts will be discussing the proposed waterfowl hunting seasons, proposed regulations, federal frameworks and the 2020 waterfowl hunter survey results. A question-and-answer session will follow the event.

LT. GOV STATEMENT ON MINIMUM WAGE
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman has released a statement  in response to news that the Senate Parliamentarian said a $15 minimum wage is not part of the Covid relief package.  According to the statement, Fetterman says working people need a dignified wage, and Fetterman said the filibuster should end in the state which is the Senate rule requiring 60 votes for most major legislation.  Republicans in Pennsylvania oppose Biden’s coronavirus relief plan because the cost is too high.

STATE POLICE OFFICER INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
Local media outlets are looking into the records of a State police officer after two Williamsport women filed a federal lawsuit accusing police of aggressively raiding their home in September, then not charging them or giving them a reason on September 29th.  According to North Central PA dot com, court records showing allegations of misconduct against Officer Tyson Havens go back more than a decade and most recently a video h as surfaced of the officer allegedly planting evidence.  From a 2008 drug case Lycoming  County President judge Nancy Butts told the Commonwealth to hand over Havens’ state police disciplinary records to the defense.  The investigation is ongoing.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball
Warrior run beat South Williamsport 55-46, Muncy beat Bucktail 82-19,  Montoursville over Hughesville 60-29, Wellsboro beat Troy 55-52, Athens beat Towanda 73-54,
HS Girls Basketball
Williamsport beat Montoursville 47-42, Southern Columbia beat Hughesville 31-23, Northumberland Christian over Warrior Run 63-55, South Williamsport beat Shikellamy 35-32, Wyalusing over Mansfield 44-41

NBA
76ers beat the Mavericks 111 to 97, Nets beat Magic, 129 to 92, Knicks beat the Kings 140 to 121, Grizzlies over the Clippers 122 to 94, Wizards beat the Nuggets 112-110, Bucks beat the Pelicans 129 to 125.
NBA Basketball Saturday night
The 76ers play Cleveland at 7 PM, and the Nets play Dallas  at 8:30 on ABC

NHL
Capitals over the Penguins 5 to 2, Islanders beat the Bruins 7-2, Lightning over the Hurricanes 3 to 1, Panthers beat the Stars 3-2, Blackhawks beat the Blue Jackets 2-nothing, Senators over the Flames 6-1, Devils beat the Sabres 4-3, Red Wings over the Predators 5-2, Jets beat the Canadiens 6-3, Oilers over the Canucks 3-nothing Avalanche and Coyotes & Golden Knights and Sharks were postponed

NHL Tonight
Bruins play the New York Rangers at 7o’clock tonight

TRUCK DRIVER ACCUSED OF MURDER DENIED BAIL
The man who was extradited from Connecticut for the crimes surrounding the alleged murder of model Rebbeca Landrith earlier this month was denied bail by a Union County District Judge yesterday at his preliminary hearing.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say during the investigation, 28 year old Tracy Rollins denied knowing Landrith at first but then said he traveled with a woman named Leslie from Connecticut to Maine and then through the Midwest before returning to our area where a PennDOT worker found Landrith’s body by the side of I-80 between Milton and Allenwood.  Evidence of gunshots and other evidence supporting that Landrith was traveling with Robbins were found in his truck before he was arrested.

MEAT PLANT MUST STOP DUMPING WASTE
A Loganton Meat processing plant has been given a cease and desist letter from the DEP saying they must stop spreading what they call food processing residuals on snow covered fields in the area.  According to  North Central PA dot com Operations will slow, not stop, at Nicholas Meat LLC on Spruce Run Road in Greene Township today by 3:30- pm.  The DEP issued the order after an inspection at the facility on February 8^th.  The plant increased production recently and  can generate150,000 gallons of residual waste a day.  The letter is also in response to community complaints, as well as to protect the environment from run-of . In a statement officials from Nicholas Meat say they will have to shut down until weather conditions permit them to reopen the plant.

VACCINES SHORTAGE BRINGS DISCUSSION ABOUT SOLUTIONS
There are still shortages of the Coronavirus vaccine in our area and local lawmakers are discussing the solutions to getting more Lycoming County residents vaccinated.  According to the Sun Gazette, County commissioners are talking about planning mass vaccination sites to be established in the near future, but Rep. Joe Hamm of Montoursville criticized the Wolf administration for failing to come up with a plan to vaccinate more Pennsylvanians.  In a recent study, Pennsylvania ranked 46th among all states in the U.S. at administering the vaccine.  Last week, several state Democratic senators said they will introduce legislation to create a registry system so that state residents can get the shots they are seeking.

FLOODPLAIN CERTS AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNT
Lewisburg homeowners who live in the 100-year floodplain can get discounted elevation certificates that can reduce their flood insurance costs.  The FEMA elevation certificates cost $700 for these homeowners which  is a discounted group price that SEDA –COG recently negotiated with Orangeville Surveying Consultants Inc. Residents must own and occupy their homes. SEDA-COG’s Flood Resiliency Program offers services related to flood resiliency and mitigation assistance both within and outside of its 11-county region. Information is available online https://seda-cog.org/departments/flood-resiliency/.

JUDGES RECUSED FROM LOCAL ABUSE CASE
The couple facing trial for abusing their 8 children over decades will not face any Common Pleas judge in Lycoming County after all have been recused in the case of Matthew and Christine Zeigler, by President Judge Nancy L. Butts last month.  According to the Sun Gazette, Judge Butts ruled in the case that the defendant’s co-defendant has ties to the Lycoming County legal system as a local attorney.  According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts the case will be assigned to judges from other areas of the state.

HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN CENTRE COUNTY
An Ohio man is in the Union County jail after a high speed pursuit began Sunday between him and state police which took them to Centre County.  According to the Daily Item, 47 year old Josh Leach, of Smithfield Ohio, is accused of speeding beyond 100 mph on Interstate 80 then after hitting spike strips crossed into the oncoming lane, and drove for 4 miles at a high rate of speed  swerving at oncoming motorists.  He was arraigned Sunday on several felonies including flight to avoid apprehension, fleeing or eluding police and aggravated assault and other misdemeanors.  Leach is being held on 100 thousand dollars bail.

LOCAL COVID UPDATE
Lycoming County has 43 new cases of the coronavirus reported as of midnight yesterday, Northumberland has 14, Tioga County has 5.  According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health there were 2,830 additional positive cases of COVID-confirmed with 97 fatalities within the same time.  Statewide, there are now over 1,900 people hospitalized with COVID, of that number 240 are on ventilators.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE ARRIVING FOR LYCO
Lycoming County is set to give out millions of dollars to help people impacted by the pandemic. According ot the Sun Gazette,  County Commissioner, Scott Metzger says there will be an allocation of $7.45 million when residents here in Lycoming County need it the most.  The funds are a result of legislation passed by the state that has freed up options for eligible recipients through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Landlords can contact STEP Incorporated and ask to be placed on a waiting list until officials receive more information from the state.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball
South Williamsport beat Sullivan County 56-27, Montgomery beat Benton 67-37, Montoursville over Jersey Shore 64-54, Canton beat Williamson 80 to 60, Loyalsock beat Saint John Neumann 84-81, Shikellamy beat Lewisburg 68-54, Wyalusing over Towanda 79-41, Athens beat  Sayre 57-47
HS Girls Basketball
Liberty beat Canton 40 to 39, Athens over Wyalusing 47-27

NBA
76ers beat the Raptors 109 to 102, Cavaliers beat the Hawks 112 to 111, Pistons beat  Magic 105 to 93 Pistons, Nets beat the Kings 127 to 118, Warriors over the Knicks 114 to 106, Mavericks beat the Celtics 110 to 107, Bucks over Timberwolves 139 to 112, Nuggets beat the Trailblazers 111 to 106, Clippers beat the Wizards 135 to 116
NHL
Penguins beat the Capitals 3-2, Sabres beat the Devils 4-1, Blackhawks beat the Blue Jackets 6-5, Senators beat the Canadiens 5-4, Predators over Red Wings 2-nothing, Oilers beat the Canucks 4-3, Stars and Panthers were postponed
NHL Tonight
NY Rangers come to Philadelphia at 7 PM on NBC Sports Network

GOLF News
Tiger Woods suffered a single car rollover crash on a steep roadway in California yesterday.  Today, Woods is now recovering from surgery to repair significant injuries to his right lower leg.  He needed to be extricated from his damaged SUV at the site of the crash about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.

SUSPECT IN NY WOMAN’S DEATH TO BE EXTRADITED TOMORROW
The truck driver who allegedly killed a New York woman and left her body along an exit ramp at I-80 in Union County is being extradited to Pennsylvania and will face a judge tomorrow.  According to the Sun Gazette, 28 year old Tracy Rollins, a truck driver, will be flown from Connecticut and will have a hearing around noon in Mifflinburg.  A PennDOT worker found Rebecca Landrith’s body February 7^th and police determined from evidence that she had traveled through the  Midwest before Rollins allegedly shot her in the face, chest and hands.  Rollins was apprehended in Mildale Connecticut and is being charged with criminal homicide and other charges.

NO INJURIES IN MUNCY VALLEY FIRE
A fire in Muncy Creek Township Saturday afternoon is under investigation, but some firefighters think the incident was accidental. According to the Sun Gazette,  Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Co worked the fire that was knocked down quickly before 6pm at the 3300 block of Route 442 and did not displace the three adults who lived there.  The structure was insured and no injuries were reported.  Volunteers from Hughesville, Picture Rocks, Clinton Township and Warrior Run Fire Departments assisted at the scene.

LAWMAKERS TO LOOK AT DATA PRIVACY LAWS
There is legislation in the works in Pennsylvania that will update the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act from 2005, improving data privacy protection.  According to State Sen. Gene Yaw privacy protection for people in their personal, business and purchasing practices is very serious and wants to review policies to see if they have kept up with the technology that in some cases can expose consumers to threats. The updates in Senate Bill 487 was introduced in in 2020  and didn’t pass, but Yaw says it will be given serious consideration this year.

THON RAISES MILLIONS FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER
Penn State University’s annual THON fundraiser wrapped up in State College yesterday and was successful even after suffering a technical crash of the website around noon on Sunday. Almost 600 dancers who normally would have been in person at the Bryce Jordan Center participated  virtually to raise money for pediatric cancer research. THON 2021 raised $10.6 million for the Four Diamonds foundation at Penn State Children’s Hospital.

MORE DETAILS ON WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING
There are a few more details about the shooting that occurred in Williamsport Thursday night after 9pm and police are looking for input from the public.  According to police, a juvenile was treated at UPMC Williamsport hospital, after suffering a single gunshot wound to his lower extremities in an incident that occurred in the 1500 block of Louisa Street.  The Williamsport Bureau of Police Criminal Investigation Unit is conducting a follow-up investigation and any member of the public with information is asked to email  or call Williamsport City Police. 570-327-7548.

SCOREBOARD WORK TO BEGIN AT HISTORIC BOWMAN FIELD
Williamsport City Council voted Thursday night on upgrades at Historic Bowman Field to include a new scoreboard. A unanimous vote by Council gave the go ahead for the project to start with Daktronics, the second lowest bid.  The total cost of the scoreboard, minus contributions from the Williamsport Crosscutters and others is  $628,460.

DISASTER DECLARATION EXTENDED 90 DAYS
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a 90-day extension of the disaster emergency on Friday his fourth renewal of the proclamation that he first signed on March 6, 2020, when the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Pennsylvania.  According to PennLive, Wolf says the renewal is needed to continue to fight the pandemic through May 19, which means it would last until the day after the Pennsylvania primary, which will help  prioritize a safe, efficient and equitable distribution of the vaccinations that become available to states. Some republicans say there should be a check and balance on the governor’s powers.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COVID TESTING THIS WEEK
There is a new regional COVID-19 testing site that started yesterday in Northumberland County.  According to the Pennsylvania  Department of Health, thedrive through testing site will be open today through this Thursday from 9am to 6pm  at Shikellamy State Park in the Marina Section.  Turnaround time for test results are two to seven business days after testing.  Free mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed  on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 450 patients per day who are age three and older. You do not have to show symptoms for a test.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball from Saturday
Canton beat North Penn Mansfield 85-73, South Williamsport beat Midwest 61-51 Warrior Run beat Milton 49-43 Hughesville over Sullivan County 45-41
Girls HS Basketball from Saturday
Towanda beat Wellsboro 47-19

NBA
Raptors beat the 76ers 110 to 103, Pelicans over the Celtics 120 to 115, Thunder beat Cavaliers 117 to 101, Magic over Pistons 105-96, Knicks beat the Timberwolves 103 to 99, the Hawks beat the Nuggets 123 to 115, Nets over the Clippers 112 to 108,  Bucks beat the Kings 128 to 115
NASCAR
Sunday’s Daytona Road Course results
Christopher Bell got the checkered flag followed by Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, and Brad Keselowski
NHL
Bruins beat the Flyers 7 to 3 outdoors at Lake Tahoe, Capitals over the Devils 4-3, Senators beat the Canadiens 3-2, Jets beat the Canucks 4-3

REGION BRACES FOR MORE SEVERE WEATHER THIS WEEK
There are a couple of school delays for continued icy conditions in some areas today, but the county is really bracing for more weather to hit the area late tonight through Friday morning.  The winter storm watch indicates we could see an inch an hour of snow Thursday morning, but the risk of hazardous travel and snow could shift Thursday night to further southeast.  According to PennDOT, they will be treating the roads in 12 hour shifts, but not pre-treating this time since there is remaining residue from previous storms.  We could see up to 9 inches of snow through Friday morning.

NEW POPEYE’S RESTAURANT ON THE WAY
A land development proposal is in the works to clear the location for a new Popeye’s restaurant to be built on East Third St in Loyalsock Township.  According to the Sun Gazette, they confirmed with the chain that a new location in Williamsport can be confirmed for 2022.  Popeye’s corporate management did not give specific word on the exact location of the restaurant.

MUNCY SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW MEMBER
The Muncy School board met this week and has approved next year’s district calendar, recommendations for some coaching positions, and filled a seat on the board after a member resigned last month.  According to the Sun Gazette,  the board named Sean Tetreault as varsity football coach and John Karichner as head varsity soccer coach among others.  The board also approved Corey Walko to replace Carla Auton through next December.  Muncy’s next school board meeting is March 8, 2021.

VACCINE DELAYS CAUSE APPOINTMENT SHIFTS
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said that Monday there were 2,377 additional positive cases of COVID-19, and just 7 additional deaths reported in the state.  The state positivity rate at this time is just at 8 percent.  Tuesday the CDC notified several states, including Pennsylvania, that expected COVID vaccine shipments for this week will be delayed.  Geisinger Medical announced that they are making adjustments to some COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to severe winter weather impacting vaccine shipments nationwide.

DUI TASK FORCE ON PATROL DURING MARDIS GRAS WEEK
The Lycoming County DUI task force has announced that the DUI enforcement will be ramped up this week through the 20^th as people traditionally celebrate Mardi Gras. According to Chief Joseph Hope, officers will be out conducting DUI Enforcements, and looking for impaired drivers through the weekend and the blood alcohol level of .08 will be strictly enforced.  Residents are asked to utilize a designated driver if you’re going to be drinking.

HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN ARREST
A Selinsgrove man led State police through Union County on a high speed chase on icy roads, at times allegedly getting up to 90 miles an hour.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were called to the White Deer trailer park February 2^nd and as police were conducting an investigation there, 42 year old Justyn Holmes and a male passenger left the scene and traveled 5 miles to the White Deer Pike before being apprehended by police and arrested.  Reckless endangerment and  resisting arrest charges were filed against Holmes and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for this week in Mifflinburg.

USE ONLINE GUIDE FOR VACCINE PRIORITIZATION
With the limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine and the weather making distribution challenges even more pronounced, The Pennsylvania Department of Health encourages everyone to use the online guide to see where you fall on the list of prioritized patients.  According to  pa.gov, the department is working to expand eligibility to more groups of people in the state.  Find out your eligibility and then use the link to find the locations that has the vaccine available There is a Pennsylvania Department of Health hotline at 1-877-724-3258.

AVERAGE PRISON POPULATION UP FROM 2020
At the Lycoming County Prison, the numbers of inmates have increased between December and January and the COVID numbers have also increased by almost 20 cases. According to the Sun Gazette, Warden Brad Shoemaker says that the average daily population for male and female inmates in 2020 was just over 240 and now the average  is just over 250.  At this time Shoemaker reports there are 94 positive cases of the coronavirus reported in the prison, up from 76 early last week, and that no sick  inmates have been transferred to other facilities for treatment.

FOOD BANK OFFERING VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The Central Pennsylvania food bank is offering an online tool to anyone who would like to help raise funds through a virtual food drive in 2021.  Anyone can start an online platform to help purchase healthy food in bulk quantities at less-than-wholesale prices for families in need.  According to Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central PA Food bank, traditional food drives are no longer a safe way for the public to help the food bank acquire healthy foods that are needed, a virtual food drive is automatically socially distant in the climate of COVID.  Information is available at centralpafoodbank.org under the Ways to give tab.

SPORTS
NBA
Celtics beat the Nuggets 112 to 99, Pelicans beat the Grizzlies 144 to 113, Raptors beat the Bucks 124 to 113, Lakers beat the Timberwolves 112 to 104, Trailblazers beat Thunder 115 to 104, Nets beat the Suns 128 to 124, Spurs and Pistons were postponed
NBA Tonight
Knicks go to Orlando at 7 and the 76’ers host Houston at 7:30

NHL
Capitals beat the Penguins 3 to 1, Islanders over the Sabres 3-nothing, Devils beat the Rangers 5-2, Avalanche of over Golden Knights 3-2, Kings beat Wild 4-nothing, and Predators and Stars were postponed.

HS Boys Basketball
Wellsboro beat Williamson 76 to 40, Williamsport beat Central Mountain 69-60 Loyalsock Township beat Central Columbia 78-51
HS Girls Basketball
Loyalsock beat Tyrone 52-41, Midd-West over Milton 42-40,