SCHOOL SHUTS DOWN AFTER DUST FIRE IN WOOD SHOP
After a small fire started in a dust collector in the high school’s woodshop, the Montgomery Area School District evacuated students yesterday at 12:15pm .  According to the Sun Gazette, the Clinton Township firefighters and other volunteers responded to a fire at 120 Penn St. around 11:20am Thursday when the shop teacher pulled the alarm once the fire was discovered.  Fire officials said the blaze was accidental caused by a spark from a machine and damage is confined to the ductwork in the ventilation system at the school.  Montgomery Area School District is closed again today to clean the building and maintain the smoke detectors there.

COUNCIL WILL WAIT TO DECIDE ON RECONSTRUCTION BIDS
Williamsport City Council has decided to table a decision awarding reconstruction bids after a bidding-construction company owner spoke up at the about discrepancies he sees in how they decide who should be awarded the contracts Thursday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, Ryan King, minority owner of Big Rock Paving said he did all the right things and bid less than the second lowest bidder, Glenn O Hawbaker, who was recommended for the 1.3 million dollar contract and has done regular work for the city.

EDUCATION CELEBRATION RECOGNIZES STUDENTS
The Williamsport/Lycoming chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Education Celebration took place at the Williamsport Country Club Thursday.  Jersey Shore High School student Maxwell Ferguson was honored as the Outstanding Senior of the Year. They presented Alumni of the Year awards to Mark Sitler of Lycoming College class of 1986, and Christopher Gayman, Pennsylvania College of Technology class of 2010.  Other students and educators were also recognized and High Steel Structures Inc. received the Business Partner in Education Award.

PENNDOT RESUMES CRACK SEALING WORK MONDAY
A regional crack sealing project on several local roadways in Lycoming County will resume this coming  Monday, March 9, weather permitting.  Routes effected will be Route 44 between Elimsport and Collomsville, Jacks Hollow Road between Duboistown and Bastress, and Route 42 between Beech Glen and Route 118.  A daylight traffic pattern will be in these locations using flaggers, please be alert and watch for changing traffic patterns.

MAN PUNCHES 69 YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN THE FACE
A 47 year old man has been arrested after Old Lycoming Township police say he struck a 69 year old woman with a closed fist in the face after she accidentally ran over his foot with a grocery cart Thursday.  According to the Sun Gazette, Eric Graham of Williamsport, allegedly struck Ramona Dimassimo in the face around 9:15 am and then fled the scene.  Dimassimo was treated at Williamsport Regional and is in stable condition.  Graham was taken into custody after the incident at his 6^th St. home and is facing several assault charges including reckless endangerment.

CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS FOR PA
There are updated travel guidance announcements according to Pennsylvania state officials amid a worldwide outbreak of the new Coronavirus, or COVID-19.  According to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, anyone who has arrived in Pennsylvania from China or Iran anytime during the outbreaks there will be notified by the state health department they must stay home and practice social distancing for 14 days after travel. Anyone who has returned from travel in Italy or South Korea within the past 14 days should also self-quarantine for 14 days. Those residents should call 1-877-PA-HEALTH to inform the state health department of their travel schedules.

PAY TAXES AT NEW TREASURER’S OFFICE LOCATION
The Lycoming County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate taxes in their newly relocated office along with the county assessment office in same building, the Third Street Plaza at 33 West Third St. starting this month.  The Treasurer’s office also has dog licenses and fishing licenses available to purchase.  2020 hunting licenses will be available there as well beginning mid-June.  According to the Sun Gazette, the public can carry cell phones in these offices.  Normal business hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DUI TASK FORCE PREPPING FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
The Lycoming County DUI Task force has released a statement as we approach the St Patrick’s Day holiday and residents start making plans.  According to a press release by Team DUI coordinator Chief Joseph Hope, full DUI enforcement is planned from now until March 17th  and he asks you to designate a sober driver in all cases.  Don’t depend on the Luck of the Irish, if you drive stay 100 percent sober.
Sports
NBA
Nuggets beat the Hornets 114 to 112, the Clippers over the Rockets 120 to 105, 76er’s beat the Kings 125 to 108, Raptors over the Warriors 121 to 113
NHL
Penguins beat the Sabres 4 to 2, Lightning beat the Canadians 4-nothing, Bruins over the Panthers 2-1, Rangers beat the Capitals 6-5, Flyers over the Hurricanes 4-1, Senators beat the Islanders 4-3, Predators blanked the Stars 2-nothing, Blackhawks beat the Oilers4-3, Kings beat the Maple Leafs 1-nothing, and Wild over Sharks 3-2
Men’s basketball
7^th seed Bucknell upset 2^nd seed American last night 64-59 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals – They now play Boston University Sunday at noon in the semi-finals
HS Wrestling
PIAA class AA
Montoursville’s Cameron Wood, who was last year’s 4th place finisher,  wrapped up the morning in Hershey yesterday as the last of five on his team to win in the first round,  they all move on to today’s quarterfinals in Hershey / Milton’s Kyler Crawford won 9-6 against McGuffey, and will wrestle in Hershey today / Derek Keen from Central Mountain advances to a consolation round today with a win against Cedar Cliff and in AAA – Williamsport’s  Riley Bauer advances with a 3-0 win over Quakertown.

POLICE INVESTIGATE PENN TOWNSHIP HOMICIDE-SUICIDE
On Tuesday morning, a Hughesville man shot his girlfriend, called an ambulance alleging a sick child needed help at their Mount Zion Hill Road house, and then shot and killed himself, with children nearby, police reports allege.  According to the Sun Gazette, 36 year old Wesley Minier and 29 year old Kristin Paige Walter were found deceased in different rooms of the home when emergency crews arrived, who found two children safe and took them into custody.  Minier had been free on bail from drug charges he faced from a year ago and was scheduled to plead guilty in Lycoming County Court later this month.  A police investigation blocked the roadway in Penn Township near Beaver Lake Road from just after 6am, but was opened after the police investigation was complete around 11am yesterday.

CORONAVIRUS TALK ON THE FOREFRONT LOCALLY
Many organizations and groups are taking precautions locally to combat the spread of the coronavirus should it make it close to home.  West Branch School was closed Tuesday according to social media since there were so many absences from a stomach flu, they opted to close and clean the facilities.  The Lycoming County Department of Public Safety issued a statement that they are actively monitoring developments from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide the most current information.  UPMC Susquehanna spokesman Tyler Wagner confirmed Tuesday that there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus across the health system.  The Diocese of Scranton also announced precautions for the celebration of Mass in the 11 counties of the Diocese- opting for no-contact.

WILLIAMSPORT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
A full agenda of business was discussed at the Williamsport Area School Board meeting last night, including talks about budget season.  According to the Sun Gazette, Superintendent Dr. Timothy S. Bowers said he will address individual principals and departments to prepare.  Bowers also made an announcement that there is a career fair at the school March 12^th and they are still seeking any organizations or companies who would like to participate in the WAHS Career Fair next Thursday.

LYCO STUDENT NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Lycoming College freshman Dyson Harward, who recently lead the MAC Commonwealth and set a new basketball program record with 64 blocked shots, was named the City of Basketball Love Division III Rookie of the Year. His coach, Mike McGarvey, was elected honorable mention coach of the year. According to the Sun Gazette, McGarvey will lead the Warriors into the first round of the NCAA championship Friday in Wooster, Ohio to play 15th ranked Elmhurst at 4 PM.

THREE CHARGED FOR ROBBERY ATTACHED TO A MURDER CASE
After an investigation into a 2018 Coal Township murder, three men who allegedly made false statements to authorities are also facing robbery charges.  According to the Daily Item, John Feather, of Shamokin, Seth Lytle, of Middleburg, and Madison Collins, of Coal Township, were all charged Tuesday.  The three allegedly set up another man, David Rivera, in a drug deal January 24, 2018 with a plan to rob him.  Police say, another actor, 19-year-old Sabian Ebersole was arrested for the murder of RIvera.  Ebersole has since plead guilty in Northumberland County court  to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for a 3-to-6-year sentence.

PA INCREASING TESTING CAPABILITIES FOR CORONAVIRUS
According to the Pennsylvania state health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, a state laboratory is now able to handle about six tests per day for the new coronavirus that’s moving across the globe.  Levine says equipment is on the way that should increase its testing capacity and that private labs are likely to soon get federal permission to do testing.  Levine says people who fear they may have COVID-19 should call their doctor or hospital. Those health care workers can take a sample if testing is necessary.

NORTHUMBERLAND ADDED TO PEST QUARANTINE LIST
A dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Northumberland, have been added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2020 spring hatch. The quarantine for this invasive pest now covers 26 counties.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today that the new counties have a few municipalities with a known infestation which led to a quarantine being placed on the entire county out of an abundance of caution. Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Columbia, Cumberland, Huntingdon, Juniata, Luzerne, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, and York have been added to the quarantine for 2020. Quick, aggressive treatment to newly identified populations of Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania was funded through the Rapid Response Disaster Readiness line of Governor Wolf’s 2019 PA Farm Bill. The 2020 PA Farm Bill proposes another $3 million to combat the invasive pest.

REAL-ID RESPONSE BETTER THAN EXPECTED IN PA
PennDOT says that Pennsylvania is going to meet the projected demand numbers for REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards. PennDOT projected that 1.3 million of its customers would get a REAL ID prior to the federal deadline of October 1, 2020. Since last March 1, 2019 PennDOT has processed about 2.7 million customers, with more than 826,000 individuals choosing to opt in to the REAL ID program.  Residents are encouraged to get the REAL ID if they want one as soon as possible.

Sports
NBA
Spurs beat the Hornets 104 to 103, Nets beat the Celtics at 129 to120 Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 139 to 134, Clippers over Thunder 109 to 94, Warriors beat Nuggets 116 to 100, Raptors over the Suns 123 to 114, Lakers beat the 76ers 120 to 107, Kings over the Wizards 133 to 126
NHL
Canadians beat the Islanders 6 to 2, Blues over the Rangers 3 to 1, Penguins beat the Senators 7-3, Bruins over Lightning 2 to 1, Wild beat Predators 3 to 1, Jets over the Sabres 3 to 1, Blackhawks beat the Ducks 6-2, Oilers over Stars 2 to 1, Golden Knights blanked the Devils 3-nothing, and Sharks over Maple Leafs 5-2
Men’s Basketball
Bucknell beat Holy Cross 65-62, Michigan State beat Penn State 79-71

VICTIM DIES IN VIOLENT CRASH
A violent crash near Ralston killed one man Sunday when he went off the roadway and struck a tree  in McIntyre Township.  According to the Sun Gazette, police said Joseph Yuscavage was traveling south on Route 14 around noontime and lost control of his 2016 Hyundai Elantra.  Witnesses said the man ‘s car went airborne, striking a tree and sending debris into a yard.  Volunteer firefighters had to free Yuscavages body from the vehicle by removing the roof of the car.  The Lycoming County Chief deputy coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene.

THREE DISPLACED BY FIRE
A fire on Walnut Street Saturday has left three people without a place to live.  According to the Sun Gazette three unnamed tenants were alerted by a smoke detector of a small fire that started in the attic.  According to fire officials the blaze started in a second floor wall and got to the attic.  The Red Cross is assisting those who were affected by the weekend fire.  Police are investigating the cause.

PIPE BOMB DEVICE FOUND BY POLICE
A suspected explosive device was discovered and rendered safe Saturday morning at the Rails Trails area near Irondale Road, according to Bloomsburg police.  According to the News Item, the Pennsylvania State Police Hazardous Device and Explosive Section said the device was an improvised pipe bomb which will now be sent to the State police lab for further investigation.  The Bloomsburg Police Department is asking for help in the case – if you have information contact Sgt. Michael Fosse at 570-784-4155 Ext. 162.

GATEWAY PROJECT RESUMES TODAY
East Third Street will be closed between State Street and Basin Street in Williamsport today.  According to PennDOT, the Gateway Project is set to resume construction today and continue through August 18. All travel lanes will be closed during this time. A detour with alternative routes is in place as well as alternative routes to local businesses. The Gateway Project is a three-year, $10 million reconstruction project which partners the City of Williamsport, Lycoming College, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

IRATE PARENT CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Hughesville police say an irate parent has had charges filed against him after he caused a disturbance on Ashkar Elementary School property.  According to administrators, Charles Hoinowski became irate about text alerts concerning his children’s attendance and refused to leave the property when asked.  According to North Central Pa dot com, 47 year old Charles Hoinowski has been involved in previous incidents which led to the school attorney sending a letter requesting the man make an appointment before coming to the school.  Hoinowski later apologized, but has been charged with defiant trespass and disorderly conduct charges with a preliminary hearing March 13^th.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGES FOR NORTHUMBERLAND MAN
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has indicted a Northumberland County Man jury on three violations of the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976.  According to a press release by the court, 73 year old Dennis Morgan faces charges after allegedly failing to provide a lead hazard pamphlet or warning and failed to retain records as required by the Code of Federal Regulations in violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act.  This provides the EPA with the authority for record-keeping and testing, and enforcing restrictions relating to chemical substances and or mixtures. The maximum penalty for each violation under federal law is 1 year of imprisonment, 1 year of supervised release, and a fine of $100,000.

PENNDOT REMOVING TREES ON ROUTE 220 THIS WEEK
There will be a tree removal project on Route 220 southbound starting tomorrow.  According to PennDOT there will be single lane closure  around the West 4th St. interchange, in Woodward Township.  A sub-contractor will be on site removing trees to clear for overhead utility relocation, this Tuesday, and Wednesday between 7am and 3pm.The right lane will be restricted while the work is being completed as part of the 220 Safety Corridor Project.

EASTER EGG HUNT SCHEDULED
Williamsport’s Easter Egg hunt has been scheduled, according to the office of Mayor Derek Slaughter.  According to the Sun Gazette, the annual event at Brandon Park will be March 28^th at 2pm near the Dr. Kenneth Cooper bandshell.  It is open to all children up to the age of 10.  The city has asked the public to bring their own basket of bag this year, and the of course,  the Easter Bunny will be on hand.  Children will be separated in to 5 age divisions.  April 4^th is the rain/snow date.

Sports
NASCAR
Alex Bowman came in first Sunday in Fontana, California for the Auto Club Speedway 400, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top 5.
NBA
Bucks beat the Hornets 93 to 85, Mavericks over the Timberwolves 111 to 91, Clippers beat the 76ers 136 to 130, Nuggets beat the Raptors 133 to 118, Kings with the Pistons 106 to 100, Lakers beat the Pelicans 122 to 114, and Wizards beat the Warriors 124 to 110
NHL
Flyers beat the Rangers 5 to 3, Flames beat the Panthers 3-nothing, Blue Jackets over the Canucks 5-3, Capitals over Wild 4 to 3, Devils beat the Ducks 3-nothing, Kings over the Golden Knights 4-1
HS Sports from the weekend
Montoursville is the District 4 Class AAAA Boys Basketball Champs defeating Danville 72-66 on Saturday
Consolation game – Athens beat Jersey Shore 79-70
District 4 AAA Girls Basketball Final
Bloomsburg  over Loyalsock 56 to 40 and Central Columbia beat Warrior Run 50 to 41 in the consolation game.  Shamokin over Mifflinburg 60-42, Danville beat Athens49-29

Northwest Regional Wresting Championship

Selinsgrove junior, Nat Schon, the defending state champion at 220 pounds was topped in the Class 3A match. He was edged by Erie Cathedral Preps’ Dorian Crosby in the final. Coy Bastian placed second at 160, and Ryan Aument was third at 195.

Milton’s Cyler Crawford won the Class 2A Northeast Regional 132-pound title over rival Noah Hunt of Warrior Run. Crawford was on of 5 Valley wrestlers to win gold medals. The other four came from Southern Columbia: Patric Edmondson, Wesley Barnes, Gaidge Garcia and Lear Quinton. In addition to Hunt, the other silver medalists were Southern’s Gavin Garcia and Cade Linn, and Line Mountain’s Jacob Feese.

PENN COLLEGE STUDENT FOUND SAFE
The student at Penn College who was reported missing by family and friends and  seen over the last few days by witnesses and Police has been found safe.  According to North Central PA dot com, Joshua Lane Stanley, a freshman, left campus on foot to meet a friend last Sunday evening despite having a car on campus Penn College which concerned those who knew him.  Stanley told police he went to visit a friend in Penn State and is at this time reunited with family.

THREE TENANTS RESCUED FROM FIRE
Williamsport firefighters rescued 3 men from third floor apartments after a fire that broke out Monday morning in the 300 block of Park Avenue.  According to the Sun Gazette, firefighters arrived on the scene after 2:30am and people were yelling from the back of the building. Two roommates were pulled from a smoke filled room to the fire escape, and a third tenant was taken by the city’s tower truck through the apartment window.  He is now being treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation.  According to City fire officials 16 people were displaced by the blaze in the 12 unit apartment complex that sustained heat and smoke damage throughout the first floor.

CITY COUNCIL SEEKINGANSWERS FOR CITY HALL COMPLIANCE
Williamsport City Council is working toward finding answers about what avenue to take about staying in City Hall or finding another option.  According to the Sun Gazette, Mayor Derek Slaughter said that an ad hoc committee to find the most economical answers may be created soon, so that options and costs can be assessed.  According to city administrators, until they have answers on how to make City Hall accessible for citizens for disabilities, public meetings are all to be held at Trade and Transit Centre II

NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT SELINSGROVE
elinsgrove School district has a new superintendent after a Tuesday night approval at the Selinsgrove school district board meeting.  Following the resignation of current superintendent Chad Cohrs at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, Dr. Frank Jankowski will be installed as district superintendent on July 11th.  The vote was 5-0 for Dr. Jankowski who came from the Muncy school district both as a building principal and a teacher and has been in the Selinsgrove School district for two years as assistant superintendent.

MAN TELLS POLICE HE HIT VICTIM WITH A GUN
A man from Williamsport has been charged with several counts after police say he was in an argument and a gun he was holding misfired.  According to North Central Pa dot com, 31 year old Derrick Ponds was identified as the alleged shooter at a home on Memorial Avenue.  Ponds called 911 himself to report  the incident, and  told police that he hit a victim with a gun he had found while walking to the property.  Police found evidence of a shooting and arrested Ponds.  He was taken to Lycoming County Prison on Feb. 10 in lieu of $95,000 bail with a formal arraignment scheduled for March 9^th.

MIDDLEBURG FIRE STARTED AFTER STOVE CLEANING
A man cleaning his pellet stove may have caused a fire that damaged the first and second floors of his Middleburg home yesterday.  According to the Daily Item, the homeowner Larry Campbell was left temporarily homeless after embers may have caught some children’s toys on fire and started the blaze.  The fire marshall will investigate today to confirm.  Several blocks of Main street in Middleburg were closed last night when fire companies from Middleburg, Kreamer, Penns Creek,  Shamokin Dam and Mifflinburg were on the scene after 7:30pm.

FIRST SUPERVISED INJECTION CLINIC TO OPEN IN PA
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania will next week open the nation’s first supervised-injection site in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic in South Philadelphia. The nonprofit, Safehouse, will open the site, and announce details of their plan at a news conference today.   A federal judge entered a final ruling yesterday that the proposed facility would not violate federal law. Sources familiar with the decision confirmed that the site would operate out of Constitution Health Plaza, 1930 S. Broad St., near Passyunk Avenue. The site would have a separate entrance for its clients.

LOCAL HOSPITALS ARE READY FOR THE CORONA VIRUS
Two Lewisburg hospitals have told local media outlets that they are prepared and have emergency plans ready in case of an outbreak of the Coronavirus.  Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, and Evangelical Community Hospital say they check for updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who said Tuesday that there were 53 confirmed cases in the U.S..   Dr. Mark Shelly, epidemiologist and director of infection control for Geisinger, said Geisinger has held meetings to discuss possible scenarios and emergency planning. Matt Exley, Evangelical’s emergency preparedness coordinator, said the hospital is part of the North Central Health Care Coalition of hospitals and other medical care services in seven counties that could provide backup to the hospital.

Sports
NBA
Pacers beat the Hornets 119-80, Bucks beat the Raptors 108 to 97, Thunder beat the Bulls 124 to 122, Nuggets beat the Pistons 115 to 98, Celtics beat the Trailblazers 118 to 106,  Lakers beat the Pelicans 118 to 109, Kings over the Warriors 112 to 94
NHL
Flames beat the Bruins 5-2, Canucks beat the Canadiens 4 to 3, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4 to 3, Rangers over the Islanders 4 to 3, Flyers beat the Sharks 4-2, Capitals beat the Jets 4-3, Stars over the Hurricanes 4-1, Devils beat the Red Wings 4-1, Blues over the Blackhawks 6-5, Predators beat the Senators 3-2, Wild over Blue Jackets 5-4, Panthers beat the Coyotes 2-1, Ducks beat the Oilers 4-3
HS Boys Basketball District 4 Class AAA Semifinals
Loyalsock beat Hughesville 61-46, Central Columbia beat Warrior Run 63-50
Men’s Basketball
Lancaster Bible defeated Penn College 77-73
Men’s Lacrosse
Ithaca beat Lycoming 17-5,
Women’s Lacrosse
Bloomsburg beat Lock Haven 10-7

BOIL-WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
The boil-water advisory that was in place in Loyalsock Township after a water main break earlier this week has been lifted.  According to a statement by the Williamsport Water and Sewer Authority after the repair of the water main, crews flushed the system to correct the problem and according to the Sun Gazette, test results say the water is safe.  Over 300 customers along the 1800 block of Northway Road were affected by the advisory which was officially over before noon yesterday.

MIDDLEBURG BANK ROBBER SENTENCED
A man who robbed a bank in Middleburg in 2016 will serve several related sentences for crimes he committed concurrently for up to 20 years.  According to Snyder county authorities, Gregory Null admitted to stealing money from a Middleburg bank and then fleeing to Georgia where he was captured.  Null was also convicted of a few other felonies including carrying a firearm without a license.    Judge Michael Hudock imposed the 6-20 year sentence.

REHAB FACILITY IN SUNBURY WILL ALSO CLOSE
Along with the UPMC Hospital in Sunbury closing March 31st , the Sunbury Community Health and Rehabilitation facility will also close.  The closure puts 20 employees out of work and there will be a relocation of about 21 residents. According to the Daily Item, the rehab center on the second floor of UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury, 350 N. 11th St., is owned by Kling Health Services who originally expected to complete a 20 year lease.  According to President David Klingerman, with the pending sale of the building, it was in the best interest of the residents to discontinue operations there.

WILLIAMSPORT NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES TO BE DIGITIZED
A searchable newspaper archive will be available at the James V. Brown Library by the end of the summer after the digitizing process of the local publications has begun.  According to library administrators, searches before this needed to done using specific dates, but with the new content available from 414 reels of microfilm, it will be searchable using natural language and key words.  According to the Sun Gazette, the first of the reels will be available by March 30^th.  Publications include editions of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, the Grit and other publications from 1807 until now.

MORRIS WOMAN PLEADS NO CONTEST TO MANSLAUGHTER
A Morris woman has put in a plea of no contest to involuntary manslaughter this week in the death of Luke Beatty in August 2018.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 23 year old Fallon Mae Davis hit Luke Beatty in his Lewis Township driveway with her car causing massive injuries and didn’t call for emergency crews to help him, instead calling a friend who had been drinking in Williamsport with the pair earlier in the day. Davis has a sentencing hearing April 20^th in front of President Judge Nancy Butts, who will consider the plea deal of two and a half to five years in prison.

FELONY PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE FOR LOCK HAVEN MAN
A Lock Haven man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony count of child pornography.  According to North Central PA dot com, 37 year old Michael S. Grenninger admitted in US Middle District Court  to offering an undercover agent posing as a 12 year old girl money for sex in 2016 in Lock Haven.  Other counts of possession of child pornography charges are expected to be withdrawn at Grenninger’s next hearing which is not yet set.

NEW FOOTBALL COACH FOR SHIKELLAMY
A former Danville Football coach will join the Shikellamy Braves as their new coach this year.  According to District Superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle, there was a special meeting last night for the school board to hire Jim Keiser by a vote of 6-3.  According to the Daily Item, Bender said Keiser was the successful candidate out of multiple candidates for the job,  Keiser coached for 10 years at Danville.

POLICE CHIEF ASKS COUNCIL FOR GRANT FUNDS TO HIRE SRO
Chief of Police Damon Hagan addressed City Council in a packed Michael Ross Event room in the first of the meetings held at the Trade and Transit Centre II.  According to the Sun Gazette, Hagan asked the administration to seek a federal grant available through the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Grant Program, to help to pay a majority of costs to get a second full-time school resource officer into the Williasmport Area School District .  Hagan said the grant includes having the city pay 25 percent of the costs over three years and a full payment for the fourth year for the full-time officer.  Councilwoman Liz Miele and six others approved the police request with questions going forward.

YMCA AND SPECIAL OLYMPIC TEAM UP
Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) and the River Valley Regional YMCA will increase fitness and training opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Starting  March 1, 2020, the partnership will connect athletes with six YMCA facilities in Williamsport, Muncy, Jersey Shore, Lock Haven, Mansfield and Towanda.  According to  a press release from the River Valley YMCA,  Special Olympians can struggle to find suitable locations to train and host local competitions year round. For more information about the partnership between the River Valley Regional YMCA and more than 30 other YMCA facilities in Pennsylvania go to specialolympicspa.org.

Sports
HS Boys Basketball
District 4 Class AAA Quarterfinals – Hughesville beat Troy 64-46, Warrior Run beat Mount Carmel 65-54, Central Columbia defeated Wellsboro 74-62,  and in AAAA Athens  over Montoursville 52-45
HS Girls Basketball
Mifflinburg beat Jersey Shore 46-34 in District 4 Class AAAA playoffs
NBA
Bucks beat the Pistons 126 to 106, Hawks beat the Heat 129 to 124, Hornets beat the Bulls 103 to 93, 76ers beat the Nets 112 to 104, Kings beat the Grizzlies 129 to 125, Rockets beat the Warriors 135 to 105
NHL
Maple Leafs beat the Penguins 4 to nothing, Devils beat the Sharks 2 to 1, Canadiens beat the Capitals 4-3, Flyers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3, Jets over the Senators 5 to 1, Blues beat the Coyotes 1-nothing, Golden Knights beat Lightning 5 to 3, and Kings beat Panthers 5 to 4