WOMAN SENTENCED FOR TRAFFICKING MINOR CHILDREN

A Williamsport woman who was arrested along with a co-defendant for trafficking minor girls in exchange for drugs and money was sentenced Tuesday in Lycoming County court.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Jennifer Gibbs pleaded guilty to two felony counts of attempted trafficking in individuals in December of 2023 and was given two to five years incarceration in state prison and five years supervision upon release by President Judge Nancy Butts.  Gibb’s codefendant, Allen Frazier faces several counts of trafficking individuals, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors. He is due in court this March and is expected to plead guilty.

POLICE SEEK WOMAN INVOLVED IN CRIME RING

A woman who pleaded guilty in Clinton County Court to third-degree felony retail theft in June of 2022, has not attended her court hearings as directed by probation and is being sought by the Clinton County Sheriff’s office.  According to North Central PA dot com, 26 year old Savannah Danielle Dillard of Flint, Michigan, is allegedly is part of a crime ring who purchase items at stores using fraudulent means to purchase  and then return the items at another store of the chain in another town.  The Clinton County Sheriff is asking anyone with information as to Dillard’s whereabouts to submit a tip at clinton.crimewatchpa.com.

GRANT FOR POLICE SOFTWARE UPGRADE

A Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant for 1.5 million dollars obtained by the city of Williamsport, will be used to upgrade the Communications and records management for the Williamsport Bureau of Police.  According to the Sun Gazette, a former records-management system the police used has been phased out and a news system called E-Force will replace it.  The technology of the E-Force system will help law enforcement officers on their beats, and because of the grant, no city funding was used in the purchase.

RARE WHISKEY TO BE AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY

A limited-release lottery is available for Pennsylvania residents who want to buy rare whiskeys, and the deadline to opt-in is this Friday.  According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, whiskey from Pappy Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace Antique Collections will be featured in two lotteries in which winners will be selected at random to purchase one bottle in the collection; winners are then excluded from later drawings.  Residents and licensees have until 5pm Friday to opt in online to one or more of the lotteries and drawings. Get details at fine wine and good spirits dot com.

INMATE FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN CELL

A 24 year old man who was serving a 4 to 8 year sentence for making terroristic conviction from Venango County, was found unresponsive in a cell at SCI Coal Township last Friday.  According to authorities from State Correctional Institution, prison staff found Andrew Shawgo, of Waterford, PA in his cell and performed life saving measures.  He was transported to Geisinger Hospital where he was pronounced dead on Monday.  An investigation into Shawgo’s death is underway by state police and the Northumberland County Coroner’s office.

POLICE LOOK FOR DIESEL THIEF

State Police at Milton say a thief stole diesel from three Union County school buses over the weekend.  According to North Central PA dot com, between Friday at 11am and 9am Monday, a suspect was on a lot on River Road in White Deer Township and took 75 gallons of the fuel from the vehicles owned by Fishing Creek Transport.  If you have information about the theft or the suspect or suspects, please call Milton State Police 570-524-2662.

TOWNSHIP LOST DATA FOLLOWING COMPUTER CRASH

Due to a hardware failure and the lack of a viable backup, East Buffalo Township has lost much of its data and digital history after a recent computer crash.  According to the Daily Item, the municipality told residents at Monday night’s public meeting that the contracted computer system back-ups were not completed by Computition, of Lewisburg, and a portion of the records of the township are lost.  The financial system is backed up, so bill paying will not be an issue, and ordinances and board agendas and minutes are all on a third-party website and available. Officials are now back to using physical filing systems and ask for the community’s patience while they build everything back up from hard copies and the other sites.

SELINSGROVE LIBRARY SEEKS STORIES ABOUT NAMESAKE

An interactive mural has been commissioned at the Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library in Selinsgrove, and the artist is seeking information from people who knew the man after whom the library was named.  According to the Daily Item, a story circle from will be held February 29^th by artist Marcellus Hammond and his crew so that participants can share stories about Gelnett.  The mural is set to be installed inside the library and will have an interactive QR code to bring the artwork to life.  Call the Assistant Director of the Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library, Mitch Alday, at 570-374-7163 for details about participating in the story circle.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Basketball

Boys
Williamsport 63  La Academia Partnership Charter  52
South Wmspt  69        Milton  59

Girls
Loyalsock  50              Jersey Shore  41
Cntrl Col.  42              Hughesville 40
Milton  48                   Danville 30

NCAA Men’s Basketball
UConn 101                DePaul  65
Tennessee 92            Arkansas  63
Auburn  101              South Carolina  61
Notre Dame  58        Georgia Tech 55
Michigan St.  80       Penn State 72
The Lock Haven Bald Eagles upset the number 10 team in the country, East Stroudsburg, 74-69  at Thomas Field House yesterday – beating a top-10 team twice in one season for the first time in program-history.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
Temple vs  Florida Atlantic  7pm ESPN2

NBA

Magic 118                 Knicks  100
Heat 109                    76ers  104
Pacers  127                Raptors  125
Pelicans 133              Wizards  126
Mavericks 116          Spurs  93
Lakers  138  Jazz 122
Clippers 130             Warriors 125
Celtics  136  Nets  86 

NBA News
the NBA-leading Boston Celtics routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-86 on Wednesday night to become just the third team in league history to post multiple 50-point wins in a season. The victory also was Joe Mazzulla’s 100th as head coach.
NBA Tonight
Milwaukee vs Memphis  8:30pm TNT
Golden State vs Utah  9pm
Minnesota vs Portland  10pm

NHL

Panthers  5                     Penguins  2
Jets  1                   Sharks  0
Wild  3                 Coyotes  1

NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Maple Leafs  7pm
Kings vs Devils 7pm
Canadiens vs NY Rangers  7pm
Penguins  vs Blackhawks  8:30pm

SUNBURY MAN FOUND NOT GUILTY OF RAPE

The Sunbury man accused of rape and sexual assault in February 2020 was found not guilty yesterday in Northumberland County court.  According to the Daily Item, the jury took 45 minutes to deliberate about the case involving 26 year old Daniel Severn after a two-day trial.  Court records say Severn was a friend of the victim and the ex-boyfriend of the victim, about whom she had confided with Savern prior to the alleged assault. The defense said the woman asked him to stay with her since she said she had felt threatened.  The court decision was handed down four years to the day Severn was accused of the crimes.

LYCO COMS WILL NOT SEAK APPEAL IN CONTROLLER CASE

The Lycoming County Commissioners announced this week that they will no longer seek any appeals in the legal battle between themselves and county Controller, Krista Rogers.  According to the Sun Gazette, the commissioners voted to transfer the positions that were moved from Rogers’ department back to her office.  Those positions include senior accountant, accountant I, accountant II, lead fiscal technician, financial technician and payroll/AP specialist. The latest court ruling about the case brought about the confirmation of a previous ruling that the Controller’s office should oversee those positions.

NORRY CORONER LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFORMATION

Northumberland County officials are asking the public for help in finding the blood relatives of two local men.  According to the Daily Item, Northumberland County Coroner, James Kelley is seeking information about 58 year old Eric Simonson of Shamokin and previously had an address in Florida, and 61 year old James Weikel of Mount Carmel.  If you know any information on the whereabouts of these individuals relatives, call Kelley at the county communications center at 570-988-4539.

STATE TROOPER CADET EXAM COMPLETE

The Pennsylvania State Police said 1,830 applicants were eligible for the state trooper exam after its most recent cadet selection cycle. This number shows an increase in applications nearly six months after Governor Shapiro waived the college credit requirement for applicants. Many eligible applicants, 41 percent, previously could not pursue careers as state troopers due to the college credit requirement. Applicants took the state trooper exam this week which is the next stage of the hiring process. The next cadet application cycle is scheduled to open next Monday February 12^th.

MILLMONT WOMAN TAKES PLEA DEAL

A woman from Millmont accused of attacking a nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg last spring, pleaded guilty this week to misdemeanor count of simple assault, avoiding a felony charge.  According to the Daily Item, 41 year old Jennifer Lee Case also pleaded guilty to two unrelated misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.  She was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, a month of house arrest and 50 hours of community service.  She received credit for 252 days of time served.  Case originally declined to receive help or enter treatment court, but has since asked for a second chance to seek entry into the program.

CAR ACCIDENT IN LEWISBURG INJURES TWO

A Selinsgrove man and his passenger suffered minor injuries in a car accident Monday in Lewisburg.  According to State police, Ralph Weiser was the driver of a car that allegedly pulled in front of an SUV along Route 15 in Kelly Township in Union County.  Ralph and Dorthy Weiser were taken to the hospital, the other driver had no injuries reported.  Police said all parties were wearing their their seatbelts in the crash.

GEISINGER AWARDED PRESS GANEY RECOGNITION

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy’s Emergency Department has recently been recognized with the Press Ganey  Guardian of Excellence Award®. This is the first time an emergency department at Geisinger has been awarded this accolade. The award recognizes excellence in patient experience and is presented to organizations reaching the 95th to 99th percentile for each reporting period during the award year. The annual performance achievement award honors top-performing health care organizations for delivering a culture of excellence and patient-centered care.

DRUM AND BUGLE SHOW COMING TO MILTON THIS SUMMER

The lineup for the 2024 Thunder on the Hill Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Show is shaping up for an event this summer at the Milton Area High School’s Alumni Field.  According to the Daily Item, there are five alumni bands who have committed to the show coming up July 20^th 2024; including an inaugural showing for the Harlem Warriors mini corps of New York City. Thunder on the Hill President Mike Mertz said there is a competition element this year for Best Horn Line, Best Drum Line and Best Overall Corps, with prizes for each winning corps.  Get tickets on Eventbrite and now at Breaking Bread Company, 281 Hepburn St., Milton.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 HS Basketball

Girls
Milton 53                   Montoursville 37
Juniata Christian 29  CMVT  13
Boys 
Williamsport  51      Danville 49
Northwest  61           Hughesville 45
Mansfield  65            Athens  46
Troy  65                     Towanda 32
Mifflinburg  62         Line Mountain  44
HS Wrestling Team State Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey 
Double A
Bishop McDevitt 41            Montoursville 25 
Triple A
Cntrl Mountain 35   Boiling Springs 25
Trinity 54                  Selinsgrove 14
Today’s matchups
Warrior Run squares off with Berks Catholic 9am
Central Mountain takes on Council Rock South in the quarterfinals at 2pm

NBA

Warriors  131            Pacers  109
Magic  127                Spurs  111
Cavaliers 118            Nets  95
Mavericks 122          Knicks 108
Bulls 118                   Grizzlies  110
Timberwolves  129  Bucks  105
Suns  129                   Jazz 115
Nuggets  114             Lakers  106
Pistons  128              Trail Blazers  122
NBA Tonight
Atlanta vs Phila 76’ers 7pm
Washington vs Celtics 7:30pm

NCAA Men’s Basketball Saturday
UConn vs Georgetown 12pm  FS1
Alabama vs LSU  12pm ESPN
Creighton vs Xavier  12:30pm FOX
Boston College vs Duke  2pm ESPN
Illinois vs Michigan State 2pm CBS
North Carolina vs Miami 4pm ESPN
Gonzaga vs Kentucky  4pm CBS
Baylor vs Kansas  6pm ESPN
Indiana vs Purdue  8pm FOX
Tennessee vs Texas A&M 8pm ESPN
NHL
Bruins  4        Canucks 0
Panthers  4     Capitals  2
Flames  5       Devils  3
Flyers  4         Jets  1
Islanders  6     Lightning 2
Golden Knights  3  Coyotes  2
Hurricanes 5  Avalanche 2
NHL Tonight
Pittsburgh vs Minnesota 8pm
NY Rangers vs  Chicago  8:30pm

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HIDING A FUGITIVE IN LOCK HAVEN

A Lock Haven woman was arrested for hiding a fugitive after police were seeking him for strangulation, simple assault and other charges.  According to North Central PA dot com, 37 year old Wendy Sue Frank told police she didn’t have the heart to turn in 35 year old Kurtis Michael Cunningham with whom she shares a child.  A neighbor on South Fairview Street spotted Cunningham at the home on surveillance camera and called police after an arrest warrant was filed  for him.  Frank was charged with  third-degree felony hindering an investigation and is free on 5 thousand dollars bail.

VICTIM OF FATAL ACCIDENT ON I-80 IDENTIFIED

It was a fatal accident in Columbia County that shut down I-80 East most of Sunday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, 32 year old Nickolas Paddok was traveling westbound on I-80 near mile marker 236, when he crossed the center median into the eastbound lanes.  The car struck the rear axles of a tractor trailer traveling westbound which caused it to overturn and catch fire.  The truck driver was not seriously injured, but Paddock was taken to Geisinger Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  A second accident happened around the same time on I-80 East in Scott Topwnship, but no one was injured in that wreck that included an overturned tractor trailer. The interstate reopened by 5am Monday morning.

CAREGIVER ARRESTED FOR STEALING FROM ACCOUNTS

A woman from Duboistown who was a caregiver for an elderly lady has been charged with felony exploitation of an older adult and identity theft, along with other misdemeanors.  According to the Sun Gazette, 61 year old Helen Wettaufer allegedly wrote over three thousand dollars in bad checks from the bank account of the woman who hired her between June 29^th and September 14th.  The victim’s daughter notified police after the Fairfield Township bank reported suspicious activity in her mother’s accounts. Wettlauferr waived her preliminary hearing and posted 15 thousand dollars bail.

SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR CAMP CADET

The first of two golf tournaments to benefit Camp Cadet, a law enforcement camp hosted by PA State Troopers for kids ages 12-15, will be held on May 6^th and registration is open now.  According to the News Item, the first event is at Wynding Brook Golf Club, in Milton and they are looking for business sponsors and other donations for the event.  Registration is 100 per person or 400 for a team of four.  The deadline to register for the golf tournament is April 22.  The deadline for campers to apply for Camp Cadet is April 1^st.  Call the Milton State Police Barracks for information – 570-524-2662.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR KNIFE ATTACK

A woman from Loyalsock Township was arrested Sunday on charges of burglary, felony assault and trespassing after she pulled knife on her boyfriend who was at another tenant’s apartment near his Chester Street apartment when she expected to spend time with him. According to the Sun Gazette, Sharon Johnson caused a domestic disturbance by taking a knife from the other tenant’s kitchen drawer and tried to attack her boyfriend.  Police were told Johnson then cut her own hand and left the scene.  She was later found by police from a blood trail to her boyfriend’s home, and was taken into custody in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.

STOLEN IDS AND DEBIT CARDS FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP

A traffic stop of a man from Connecticut turned up stolen debit cards January 12^th on I-80 in White Deer Township.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police from Milton stopped 24 year old Kavon Thompson driving a Chevy Malibu with a South Carolina plate and expired registration for a violation, and after a consensual search, found the debit cards along with 14 fake ID’s all displaying the picture of the rear seat passenger 47 year old Bernadette Fran Blewitt of Minersville.  Police say the other passenger, 25 year old Dicquane Rennau, was in possession of the fake IDs.  All three were charged with 14 felony counts each of identity theft and possession of counterfeit access device, as well as drug charges for small amounts of controlled substances they were each carrying. 

SIGNAL WORK TODAY AT CSVT RAMPWAY

There’s a traffic signal project today at the intersection of Ridge Road and the Route 147 northbound entrance ramp to the CSVT in Point Township.  The contractor, will be changing the signal operation of the left turn phase from Ridge Road onto the Route 147 northbound entrance ramp allowing for a more efficient flow of the  left turn traffic through the intersection .Watch for flaggers at the scene between 8am and 4pm weather permitting.

CYBER ATTACK OF PA COURT SYSTEM WEBSITES

A Cyber Attack of the PA Court System Sunday affected some state web services this week , but no court data has been compromised.  According to WHTM, some areas of the Pennsylvania Courts’ website were shut down due to a denial-of-service cyber attack, and officials are working closely with law enforcement including the CISA, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the F.B.I. to restore files of PACFile, the use of online docket sheets, PAePay, and the Guardianship Tracking System.   Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd said Pennsylvania courts are open and accessible to the public.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Basketball
Girls
Lewisburg  37           Muncy  22
Hughesville  61        Towanda 4
Line Mountain  46  South Williamsport  38
Shamokin  50            Southern Columbia 9
Cntrl Mountain 54  Selinsgrove  28
Sullivan Co.  28        Northwest  18
Boys
Loyalsock  48           Danville 47 
Sullivan County 55 CMVT 21

NBA

Lakers  124          Hornets  118
Cavaliers  136      Kings  110
Mavericks  118    76ers  102
Clippers 149        Hawks  144
Warriors  109       Nets  98
Pelicans  138        Raptors  100

NBA Tonight
Dallas vs Brooklyn  7:30pm TNT
Memphis vs NY Knicks  7:30pm
Milwaukee vs Phoenix  10pm TNT

NHL
Islanders  3                    Maple Leafs 2
Rangers  2            Avalanche 1
NHL Tonight  
Flyers vs Panthers 7pm
Jets vs Penguins 7pm
Canadiens  vs Capitals 7pm
Avalanche vs Devils  7:30pm ESPN/Hulu

NFL News
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday, that the Philadelphia Eagles will be host for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6, the day after the NFL season kicks off on Thursday night. This will be the NFL’s first Friday game on opening weekend in more than 50 years.Super Bowl Sunday  2/11
San Francisco 49er’s vs KC Chiefs  6:30pm  CBS Las Vegas, NV

WILLIAMSPORT MAN FOUND GUILTY OF ONLY LESSER CHARGES

25 year old Unique Robinson of Williamsport who was on trial this week for an attack near 943 Memorial Avenue last January, was found guilty yesterday on some assault charges but not on the more serious accusation of attempted homicide.  According to the Sun Gazette, the second day of the trial for Robinson was under tight security and his defense attorney argued that the jury should convict only if the testimony of the victim in the crime was found credible, after court record said she changed her story of the circumstances several times.  The prosecution said Robinson also changed his story and by fleeing the scene, showed his alleged guilt.  Robinson has a sentencing hearing April 9^th.

THREE TEENS CONCEALED CAR ACCIDENT

Three teens involved in an accident in Snyder County on January 15^th fled the scene and did not report the crash to authorities.  According to police, the crash took place on Bucksey Road in Center Township when the operator of the vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway and overturned multiple times  They allegedly drove the vehicle to private property where they stored the crashed car.  Two of the teens were injured and taken to Evangelical Community Hospital for treatment, the passenger in the back seat was not injured.

SNYDER COUNTY OFFICIALS HOLD MMP WORKSHOP IN MARCH

Farmers, Livestock owners and show farmers are invited to an upcoming free workshop on March 12, 2024, at the Snyder Conservation District Office to learn how to write a customized Manure Management plan or MMPs.  According to the  Snyder County Conservation District MMPs are required by any person who raises or boards animals, produces or receives animal manure, regardless of animal type.   Register by emailing ([email protected]), by Friday, March 8.

RAISE THE REGION SIGN UP TIL FEBRUARY 16

The opportunity to help your favorite non-profit organization in your community is back again this year with Raise the Region arriving on March 13^th and 14^th.  The 24 hour fundraiser presented by a collaboration between First Community Foundation Partnership and Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships is set up to help multiple non-profit organizations that pre-register for the event by Friday, February 16^th .  During Raise the Region 2023, three hundred and thirty three organizations received donations totaling 2.3 million dollars.  Any 501c3 organization can register if they serve one of seven participating counties including Columbia, Montour, Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, or Union.  Go to Raise the region.org .

OUT OF CONTROL PATIENT CHARGED, RELEASED ON BAIL

A patient from Montgomery who was out of control and attacked a nurse at UPMC Williamsport has been charged with felony assault.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Travis A. Bashista allegedly became combative on January 7^th and trapped a nurse in a headlock who was trying to catch him, after he had pulled all the medical lines from his body and fell toward the floor.  A male nurse had to break the grip Bashista had around the woman, and several other security and police came to the room and assisted to restrain the man.  He allegedly assaulted one officer and tried to remove a service revolver from the holster of another officer.  Bashista was charged with four counts of assault and terroristic threats and released on 75 thousand dollars bail.

SUSPECT THREATENS WITNESS, CHARGED WITH INTIMIDATION

A Williamsport man who took to social media after a confidential informant testified against him in a drug case in District court, was charged for several more felonies including intimidation of a witness.  According to the Sun Gazette, 25 year old Eric Hakeem Locke implicated the informant and the detective who filed the charges in a video angrily using profanity and threatening language.  Locke was arrested, arraigned and incarcerated in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

WESTERN PA RIVER NAMED PA RIVER OF THE YEAR

After a public vote, the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected as the state’s 2024 River of the Year.  According to DCNR  Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, they commend Three Rivers Waterkeeper for nominating the river to earn the honor.  The historic 325-mile Allegheny River starts as a stream in Potter County, crosses briefly through New York and then goes through six counties in western Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Waterkeeper will receive a $10,000 Leadership Grant to help fund a slate of year-long 2024 River of the Year activities.

ENCORE UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE PERFORMANCE FEBRUARY 10

A performance of the Uptown Music Collective’s It Came From the ’80s: Again, is being presented at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Price Performance Center on the Lock Haven campus.  A portion of the proceeds will support the Clinton County Arts Council scholarships and programming throughout the year.  The event is sponsored by CU-Lock Haven, The Station Gallery and Schlesinger Communications.

SPORTS

PIAA Basketball
Girls
St John Neumann  53    Montgomery  36
Boys 
Loyalsock  82                Mount Carmel 42
Hughesville  44              Bloomsburg  39 
Mifflinburg  64              Montoursville  61
Central Mountain  67    Jersey Shore  40
Lewisburg 52                 Midd-West 41
Danville 41                              Central Columbia  37
Selinsgrove 70               Shamokin  54
Troy 70                          Mansfield 59
Wellsboro  40                Towanda  37

NBA
Hawks  138         Lakers  122
Celtics  129         Pacers  124
Knicks  118        Jazz  103
Raptors  118       Bulls 107
Warriors  119     76ers  107
NBA Tonight
Phoenix vs Brooklyn  8:30pm ABC
Milwaukee vs Portland  10pm ESPN
NHL
Blue Jackets  1     Blues  0
Sharks  2              Kraken  0
NHL Tonight
Senators vs Red Wings  7pm
Kings vs Predators  7:30pm TNT
Sharks vs Duck 10:30 pm

MLB News
John Angelos is set to sell the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein for an approximate $1.725 billion.  Rubenstein is a Baltimore native.

Major League Baseball still must approve the sale. Owners are scheduled to meet next week in Orlando, Florida.  A sale must be approved in a vote of at least 75% by the 30 major league teams.

BENTON FARMER KILLED IN TRACTOR ACCIDENT

A 69 year old man from Benton was killed Sunday following a tractor roll-over on his farm at Red Rock Road.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Columbia County Deputy Coroner  was called to the scene where Luke Verbyla of Verbyla Farms, was pronounced dead after 12:30pm. Witnesses say the man was ejected from a tractor when he was loading it onto a trailer and it rolled.   Verbyla was pinned underneath the vehicle.  An autopsy will not be performed. The state police ruled Verbyla’s death accidental.

MAN STEALS BMW CRASHES OUT OF DEALER GLASS WINDOWS

A man from Turbotville has been arrested for stealing a BMW from a Ciocca Dealership Friday around 1pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, police named Brian Matthew Kilgus as the suspect who they pursued up to speeds of 110 miles per hour on I-80 east after he allegedly crashed a 2024 BMW M2 through the dealership’s glass window, striking multiple other vehicles as he fled the property.  Kilgus surrendered after he lost control and in the grass following his exit at the Route 54 ramp.  Police seized a semi-automatic weapon from him.  Kilgus was  arraigned on multiple charges and remanded to the Lycoming County Prison.

UNION COUNTY FLOODING

There is one area of flooding that remains from the weekend rain that brought about some minor flooding issues.  According to PennDOT, there is a lane restriction in Union County Creek Road between Millmont Road in Lewis Township and Shirk Road in Hartley Township, for flooding. The Department will continue to provide updates for any flooded roads in District 3. You can check road conditions 24/7 across PA at 511PA dot com.

DOG LICENSES AVAILABLE ONLINE BY FEBRUARY 1^ST

Clinton County is planning on having an online payment system for dog licenses by February first.  According to Lock Haven Express, Thursday the board of Commissioners approved an agreement between the county and Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for the use of its system in the County Treasurer’s office.  The Pennsylvania Senate passed Bill 764 of 2023 last spring, requiring all counties to provide the online service to purchase licenses for dogs. Payments will be handled by Treasurer Michelle Kunes’ office, where the proper paperwork will then be forwarded to the state.

WARRANT OUT FOR ARMED BRADFORD COUNTY MAN

There is a warrant out for the arrest of Bradford County man who is missing and considered armed and dangerous after threatening his girlfriend.  According to WNEP, police say 26-year-old Sebastian Shults barricaded himself in a home at Battle Creek Road in Rome Township Wednesday night, but when police searched the home he was missing.  Shults was charged with terroristic threats and is believed to have a firearm on his person.  Call police if you see the suspect or have information. 

DALMATIA MAN CHARGED WITH FORGERY

A man from Dalmatia is facing forgery charges after he wrote numerous fraudulent checks amounting to more than 45 thousand dollars, stealing from a former landlord.  According to state police, the74 year old accuser rented her home in Lower Augusta Township to 35 year old Andrew John Souder and left the country between 2018 and 2022, until she sold him the home.   She later received notice from the bank about missing funds and a police investigation turned up Souder making multiple transactions with her checks and bank app without permission. Souder also faces felony counts of bad checks and theft by unlawful taking.

5 PENNSYLVANIANS BANNED FROM COMMONWEALTH CASINOS

Five people have been banned from casinos in Pennsylvania for leaving minors unattended while gaming in Pennsylvania.  According to  North Central PA dot com, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a public meeting on January 24^th and took action petitioning to  ban the offending individuals who are subject now to prosecution.  The move is meant to be an example to other adults of the board’s new awareness campaign message ‘Don’t Gamble with Kids”.

TREE REMOVAL PROJECT THIS WEEK

PennDOT will begin a tree removal project  Monday along Route 880 in Crawford Township, Clinton County, as part of a project to replace a bridge this spring over Rauchtown Creek.  The tree removal should take about a week during daylight hours with flaggers on the scene while work is being performed.  PennDOT says utility companies plan to relocate their lines between February and March before the contractor plans to begin demolishing the existing bridge.  PennDOT will place temporary traffic signals on each side of the bridge during this phase.  All work is weather permitting.

SPORTS

NFL
Chiefs 17  Ravens 10
49ers 34     Lions 31

NFL Super Bowl 58 February 11^th
49ers vs Chiefs  from Las Vegas, NV  6:30pm CBS

NCAA Men’s Basketball
UConn  99          Xavier  56
Purdue  68          Rutgers  60
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tuesday
Illinois vs Ohio State 7pm Peacock
Oklahoma State vs Kansas  9pm ESPN

NBA
Pistons 120         Thunder 104
Pacers 116          Grizzlies  110
Hawks 126          Raptors  125
Magic  113          Suns  98
Bulls 104            Trail Blazers  96
NBA Tonight
Clippers vs Cavaliers 7pm
New Orleans vs Boston  7:30pm
Utah vs Brooklyn  7:30pm
76ers vs Portland 10pm NBA Tv
NHL
Blues  4               Kings  3
Kraken  4            Blue Jackets  2
NHL Tonight
Predators vs Senators 7pm NHL Net