CRASH CLOSES ROUTE 487

A crash closed a part of Route 487 yesterday in both directions after a fuel delivery driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, crashing and overturning around 9am.  According to WNEP, 487 was closed in both directions from Columbia County to Northumberland County after crews were on the scene to clean up between 300 and 1,000 gallons of fuel that had spilled.  Two different detours were in place for commercial truck traffic and passenger cars and the roads reopened by Wednesday just before 6pm.  The truck driver was hospitalized but is expected to be alright.

FORMER CONVENIENCE STORE CONDEMMED

The Sunbury Code Department has taken action on the former Turkey Hill store on Front Street that had been vacant since 2022, and condemned the property which is currently in eminent domain status.  According to the Daily Item, city officials have tried unsuccessfully for years to contact the owner, listed as Pamela Gartin, with addresses in Ohio and Arizona.  Code officials deemed the deteriorating property unfit to use in October and with no response to the numerous citations to Gartin, have now gone one more step in taking the property over.

BILL INTRODUCED FOR PANIC ALARMS IN PA CLASSROOMS

Pennsylvania politicians want schools in the Commonwealth to have access to panic alarms within classrooms.  According to WHTM, four democratic lawmakers introduced a bill that would add PA to a list of states asking schools to consider the device.  Five states have adopted Alyssa’s Law in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, who was one of 17 people killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

STATE POLICE RELEASE CRASH STATISTICS

Crash and enforcement statistics have been released by the Pennsylvania State Police for the Christmas holiday.  According to the report, 200 arrests for DUI were made over the three days, from December 23^rd to the 25^th.  State Police investigated 404 crashes, where three individuals died, and 70 others were injured. Investigators noted alcohol was a factor in 36 crashes, with over one thousand speeding citations issued, including 123 citations for failing to wear a seat belt and 22 citations for improper use of child safety seats.

SON ARRESTED FOR FATAL STABBING OF HIS MOTHER

State police have released information about a fatal stabbing in Columbia County yesterday.  According to the Standard Journal, 60 year old James Gary Cosper  of Bloomsburg is in the Columbia County Prison after Scott Township Police allege he stabbed his 82 year old mother to death at their Old Berwick Road home Wednesday just before 1pm.  Pennsylvania State Police say there is no threat to the community and Cosper is charged with criminal homicide, felony aggravated assault, and more, with a preliminary hearing coming up January 10^th.

SHAMOKIN MAN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, ASSAULT

A Shamokin man is in custody after he resisted arrest after an alleged assault on Monday.  According to the News Item, police say 35 year old Harry Wheary III struck a resident in the eye at a North Market Street apartment, causing injury and then smeared blood on the walls of the home.  When police arrived Wheary tried to leave the apartment and then was cited for resisting when police attempted to put handcuffs on him.  He complied after police threatened to tase him.  Wheary was charged with burglary, simple assault, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and harassment and is in Northumberland County Jail in lieu of $10,000 straight cash bail.

GRANT MONEY FOR CAMP VICTORY

The Berwick Health and Wellness Fund of the Community Giving Foundation has provided grant money for Camp Victory in Millville.  According to the Standard Journal, the camp in Columbia County was given 20 thousand dollars for programs for children with specials needs, including special camps for children diagnosed with diabetes and cancer.  The 130-acre facility partners with other independent camps to host week-long and weekend camps from March to November.

NEW YEAR DAY HIKE IN DANVILLE

There is a New Year’s day hike at the Montour Preserve coming up Monday at noon at the visitor’s Center 374 Preserve Road, Danville that is free an open to the public.  According to the Montour Area Recreation Commission says the four-mile hike will be family friendly with one stop along the way.  Walkers should plan to hike four miles in roughly three hours. Participants are reminded only service animals are allowed and to wear sturdy and proper footwear, and bring your own water and snacks.  Get details at Montour Preserve dot org.

SPORTS

NBA
76’ers 112           Magic  92
Raptors  132       Wizards  102
Bucks  144          Nets  122
Suns  129                     Rockets  113 
Knicks  120        Thunder 129
Cavaliers 113     Mavericks 110

NHL
Senators  4          Maple Leafs  2
Rangers  5           Capitals  1
Bruins  4             Sabres  1
Penguins 7          Islanders 0
NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Vancouver  10pm

SPORTS
NFL News
Bloomsburg University graduate Jahri (JAH-ree) Evans, is one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Evans spent 12 years in the NFL; 11 with the New Orleans Saints. The Class of 2024 will be announced in February. 

NCAA Football
Virginia Tech 41          Tulane  20- Military Bowl presented by GoBowling.com
West Virginia 30         North Carolina 10  – Dukes Mayo Bowl
NCAA Football Friday
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Kentucky vs Clemson  12pm ESPN/ Jacksonville, FL
Tony the Tiger Bowl – Oregon State vs Notre Dame   2pm CBS  El Paso TX
AutoZone Liberty Bowl  – Memphis vs Iowa State  3:30pm  Memphis TN
Goodyear Cotton Bowl – Missouri vs Ohio State  8pm  Arlington TX

NFL Tonight
NY Jets vs Cleveland  8:15pm Prime Video
NFL Saturday
Detroit vs Dallas 8:15pm  ABC/ ESPN

NFL Sunday

New England vs Buffalo 1pm
LA Rams vs NY Giants 1pm
Arizona vs Philadelphia 1pm FOX
Miami vs Baltimore 1pm
Pittsburgh vs Seattle  4:05pm FOX
Green Bay vs Minnesota 8:30pm NBC

DANVILLE HS VIRTUAL TODAY AFTER WATER MAIN BREAK

A water main break at Danville Area High School has brought about a virtual school day today.  According to the district administrators, students were originally scheduled to have a half day for Thursday but announced the change on their website.  The other schools in the district will operate on a three hour early dismissal schedule as originally planned, with busses operating as normal. In addition, the Danville, Southern Columbia basketball game is postponed due to the same water main issue and will be rescheduled. 

MAN STABBED IN FRONT OF CHILDREN

A Williamsport woman is in custody after police say she stabbed a man at a home in the 700 block of Elmira Street December 14th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 35 year old Lacey Marie Griffith allegedly attacked the victim with a folding knife during an argument while her 6 and 8 year old children were present, after which the man was found by police walking down Elmira street bleeding from his hand.  Police arrested Griffith and discovered the weapon and drug paraphernalia in her pockets.  She is n Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 85 thousand dollars bail.

PA PASSES LAWS TO PROSECUTE PORCH PIRATES

Legislation has just been passed in Pennsylvania making the Commonwealth one of 8 states taking action against any porch pirates; people who steal packages off front porches that don’t belong to them.  According to KDKA, lawmakers in Harrisburg created the legislation that makes it a criminal offense to target at-home delivery packages and Governor Shapiro signed it into law.  The bill will take effect in early 2024.

MUSSELS TO BE REPLENISHED IN WEST BRANCH OF SUSQUEHANNA

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is a project partner with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission who received a grant recently to reintroduce mussels to the upstream portion of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near Tidlow Dam in Lock Haven.  According to Lock Haven Express a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense grant will help grow Freshwater mussel communities that they say are absolutely essential to healthy rivers and streams.  Of the 53 freshwater mussels in PA, 11 are threatened or endangered.   Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania’s Lock Haven campus is planning a future workshop for mussel tagging later this year.

MOTHER ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT

A young mother involved in a domestic dispute with her mother was arrested after police were called to her State College home October 3^rd.  According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Kelley Claire Sherlock was shirtless and fought with her mother driving a motorized scooter who was trying to get into a medical transport van around 11am.  Police say while holding the 2-month old infant without holding it’s head for support, Sherlock tried to pull her mother’s scooter  from the  van, until she laid the infant down on the ground and covered it with dirt and leaves before police took her into custody.  Police say the house on Piersol lane was in disarray and there was no food for the infant.  Sherlock was charged with one count of felony endangerment, with an open lewdness charge dismissed.

WOMAN POSTS NUDE PHOTOS THREATENS MAN

A citation was filed against a Tioga County woman for posting a covered nude photo of a man online and threatening him.  According to State Police in Mansfield, the accuser said Monday that 34 year old Cynthia Strope of Mansfield posted the photos and made the derogatory remarks about him and showed police the evidence.  The citation means that Strope will face harassment charges for the alleged threats.

BRIDGE WORK IN LEWISBURG TODAY

PennDOT says drivers should be aware of the work along Route 45 that is taking place today in Lewisburg.  According to the department, the light post installation project on the Lewisburg River Bridge will bring work crews, flaggers and single lane conditions from 8am til 3pm.  Crews will be installing light posts on the bridge that carries Route 45 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, and Lewisburg Borough in Union County.

NEW LAWS FOR DOG OWNERS

Dog owners are being reminded of a new law taking effect January 21^st requiring all dog owners to license their pet.  According to PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, all dogs three months of age and older are required to be licensed for an annual fee of $6.70, or lifetime fee of $31.70 – fees are higher if the dog is not spayed or neutered. Lifetime licenses require a microchip or tattoo.  Fines for unlicensed dogs can go up to 300 dollars.  Funds from fees and fines go toward the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, and can be purchased at county treasurer’s offices.  Get information at agriculture.pa.gov.

 SPORTS 

PIAA HS Basketball

Boys
Pottsville 43              Williamsport 37
Muncy  47                 Montgomery  17
Lewisburg  66           St John Neumann 33
Mansfield  12            Troy  0
Mifflinburg  56         East Juniata  46

Girls
Muncy  67                 Montgomery  34
Lewisburg 34            Milton 23
Bloomsburg 48         Central Mountain  31
Selinsgrove  49         Midd-West  26
Millville 59  CMVT  15
Line Mountain 47  Southern Columbia  34

NCAA Football
*  Penn State signed  running back and receiver from PIAA Class 3A champion Belle Vernon, Quinton Martin Jr., yesterday in what is being called a drama-free signing day.  As a number 1 recruit from Pennsylvania, Martin follows in the footsteps of prior top-rated PA recruits Nick Singleton and J’ven Williams who also landed with Penn State on Signing Day.
* Wyomissing lineman Caleb Brewer also signed a letter of intent with the Nittany Lions.
NCAA Football Tonight
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
South Florida vs Syracuse  8pm ESPN Boca Raton, FL

NBA
Cavaliers 124       Jazz 116
Heat 115              Magic  106 
76ers 127             Timberwolves  113
Knicks  121          Nets  102
Bulls 124              Lakers  108
Celtics  144          Kings 119
NBA Friday
Toronto Raptors vs 76ers 7pm
Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets  7:30pm
Washington Wizards vs Golden State 10pm ESPN

NHL
Capitals 3  Islanders 2
Jets  5         Red Wings 2
Kraken 2     Kings 1
NHL  Tonight
Nashville vs Phila Flyers 7pm
Carolina vs Pittsburgh Penguins 7pm
Edmonton vs New Jersey Devils  7:30pm ESPN+Hulu

FLOODING IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

There are a few roadways still impacted by flood waters after weekend rains brought about flood watches and warnings for some counties in North Central PA.  In Northumberland County, Route 61, the Hamilton Underpass, between Highland Avenue in Sunbury and Green Street in Upper Augusta Township has reopened after flooding caused the closure early Monday.  However, according to Penn DOT, Shakespeare Road between Route 45 and Hobbes Road in East Chillisquaque Township is still closed. A few closures in Montour and Sullivan Township are still affected this morning, with a National Weather Service flood warning this morning through till tomorrow afternoon in Bloomsburg for the Susquehanna River which is expected to crest at 20 feet this afternoon.  Motorists are advised to never drive into flood waters.

SPEED NOT A FACTOR IN FATAL ACCIDENT IN LEWISBURG

Police completed the investigation into the fatal pedestrian accident on Market Street in Lewisburg Friday. According to the Daily Item, Buffalo Valley Regional Police say speed was not a factor in the accident that killed 77 year old Mabel Shively of Millmont after she was hit by a tractor-trailer in the 300 hundred block of Market Street before noon Friday.  Reports say Shively attempted to cross Market Street in the middle of the block and was struck. Emergency responders said the truck driver was uninjured and no charges will be filed against him.

NEW PROBABTION LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIA

In Harrisburg last week, a new Pennsylvania probation law that aims to limit the length of probation to help prevent people from being sent back to jail for minor violations was passed, as well as the passage of a bill that allows courts to seal records of non-violent drug felonies with a minimum sentence of under 2 1/2 years in prison.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the bill also prohibits courts from extending someone’s probation for not paying fines or court costs if they are found to be unable to afford it.  The ACLU says the law doesn’t fix the problems that plague Pennsylvania’s probation system.

NEW YEARS DAY HIKES

New Year’s Day in the Commonwealth brings the chance to take “First Day Hikes” planned and hosted by DCNR and 43 state parks and two forest districts.  According to DCNR, the New Year’s Day hikes are designed to be fun and support a healthy start for 2024. State park and forest staff and volunteers lead the hikes, which are usually about one or two miles.  Many Pennsylvania state parks also have self-guided hikes, story walks, and adventure labs available year-round find out more at events.dcnr.pa.gov.

FLOOD STAGE FOR SUSQUEHANNA

The National weather service is forecasting flood stage conditions this morning through early tomorrow for the Susquehanna River at Bloomsburg.  According to an emergency weather message for Pennsylvania, there is a warning for high water conditions that when over 19 feet affect homes along River Road, at the Fairgrounds and surrounding properties.  The river at Bloomsburg is expected to crest at 20 feet this afternoon – overnight the river was t 17.5 feet.  In Danville, the similar warning for the Susquehanna starts this afternoon and goes until late tonight with flood water impact in Riverside, also at 20 feet, and the crest is expected this afternoon, only to fall below flood stage by tonight.

MAN ELUDES POLICE, GETS ARRESTED

Police from Shamokin, who were trying to stop a man driving a Chevy Cobalt for an expired registration and inspection on November 30th, were led on a chase for a few miles through the streets of Shamokin.  According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Mark Getz Jr., sped up, allegedly attempting to flee from police when they turned their cruiser lights on, leading the chase ultimately up Big Mountain Road where police stopped the pursuit.  Officers searched for Getz in the area knowing the car he drove belonged to another resident.  They charged Getz with felony fleeing, and other traffic summaries, his preliminary hearing is January 23^rd.

FREE FRIENDLY PHONE LINE IN PA

Pennsylvanians who need an emotional boost, have an opportunity to hear words of encouragement, jokes or pep talks through a free You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania, a phone line, which features searchable recorded messages done by students in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education says callers can access the line at 717-772-4737 and select from menu options anytime during the holiday season, a time when people can struggle with mental health, and can use a little pick-me-up. Go to Education .pa.gov for information.

GEISINGER RECOGNIZED AS A GREAT PLACE TO EMPLOY VETERANS

Geisinger has been recognized as a top employer for its continued support of military veterans and active service members with two recent designations. The Pennsylvania-based health system earned the 2024 Military Friendly Employer with Gold distinction designation and was also recognized by Military Times on its 2023 Best for Vets: Employers list.  This is the fifth consecutive year Geisinger has been recognized with a Military Friendly Employer designation and the second year in a row the system has achieved the gold ranking. It’s also the fourth consecutive year Geisinger has been recognized by Military Times. 

SPORTS

PIAA HS Basketball
Girls  
Hughesville 44            Lewisburg  41 
Shamokin 50                Danville 24
Norry Christian 58      Midd-West  42
Boys
Loyalsock  78              Shamokin 76
Central Mountain 77   Montoursville  59
Canton  51                    Sullivan County  45

NFL Monday Night Football
Seahawks  20               Eagles  17

NBA
Cavaliers 135       Rockets 130
Bulls 108              76’ers 104
Jazz  125              Nets  108
Kings 143            Wizards  131 
Knicks  114          Lakers  109
NBA Tonight
Memphis vs New Orleans 7:30pm TNT
Celtics vs Golden State 10pm TNT


NHL 
Ducks 4                Red Wings  3
Penguins 4                      Wild 3
Canadiens 3         Jets 2
Stars 4                  Kraken  3
Flames  3              Panthers  1
NHL Tonight
Rangers vs  Maple Leafs 7pm
Flyers vs NJ Devils 7pm
Edmonton vs NY Islanders 7:30pm ESPN+/Hulu

NCAA Football  Tonight
Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl
USTA vs Marshall  9pm  ESPN – Frisco, TX
NCAA Football Thursday
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
South Florida vs Syracuse  8pm ESPN Boca Raton, FL

SECOND TRIAL FOR FORMER WASD TEACHER

A former Williamsport Area School District teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor student started his second trial this week in Lycoming County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, 43 year old Christopher Yoder allegedly had contact with the minor during the 2011-12 school year and is facing statutory and institutional sexual and other assault charges.  Yoder previously faced six counts of unlawful contact with a minor but he was not convicted in November of 2022. 

ACCIDENT TUESDAY IN SHAMOKIN DAM

State Police are investigating a crash that happened near Shamokin Dam Tuesday near the Routes 11 & 15 intersection. According to police, 45-year-old John Lower of Sunbury was not wearing a seatbelt when he crashed into the mountainside along Route 11 at about 5:30pm. Lower had suspected serious injuries but there is no word on what facility the man was taken to. Hummels Wharf fire and EMS crews, PennDOT, and local fire police were on the scene.

CLINTON COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON

A Lock Haven woman was sentenced in Clinton County Court on Tuesday for charges against her for eight separate criminal offenses relating to an April home invasion on the 300 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue in South Renovo.  According to the Lock Haven Express, Common Pleas Judge Michael F. Salisbury said 26 year old Breanna Englert must serve a 12 year sentence for felony Criminal Trespass, Terroristic Threats Recklessly endangerment, simple assault, and one count of Cruelty to Animals.  DA Dave Strouse had asked for Englert to receive the maximum sentence; 25 years, saying a lesser sentence would be an injustice, because it’s his opinion that Englert will re-offend.

NEW ALERT SYTEM COMING TO SUNBURY

An emergency alert system is expected to be implemented next year that Sunbury officials say will allow city officials to alert residents of announcements, such as council meetings, street sweeping, planned events as well as emergency or weather announcements.  According to the Daily Item, Sunbury Mayor Josh Brosious says they are considering a system that also has a new time card feature for city employees who will then be required to use city-issued identification badges to log in and out of work for their shifts.  Both new initiatives are set to begin in early 2024.

MAN DIDN’T LEAVE WILLIAMSPORT HOME AFTER BREAK-IN

A man who was discovered inside a Williamsport woman’s home December 4^th was arrested by city police.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Germania Street homeowner said she went to investigate a noise and found 56 year old Bradley James Ryan had entered her home through an unlocked door looking for someone the woman said didn’t live there.  Ryan left the home but stayed on the property, later attempting to enter the home through a basement door.  When police arrived they took Ryan into custody and he was committed to Lycoming County Prison on 15 thousand dollars bail.

ROAD RAGE LEADS TO BROKEN CAR WINDOW

Police say a driver involved in a road rage incident Saturday, fled the scene after throwing an object at the victim’s car and breaking their rear window in Snyder County.  According to North Central PA dot com, the victim was driving along Ninth Street and N. Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township, when another driver, possibly in a maroon Dodge Ram pickup truck threw an unknown object breaking the back window of the Subaru Forester, before they drove north on Airport Road.  If you have information about the incident, call police at 570 374-8145.

HALF MIL INCREASE FOR WILLIAMSPORT REAL ESTATE TAX

Williamsport City Council has adopted a half mil real estate tax increase along with the 2024 budget this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, after previous readings and work sessions through the budget, the rate was set Thursday at 16.72 mills.  Homeowners with property assessed at a value of 100 thousand dollars will now pay 1,672 dollars per year.  Councilwoman Liz Miele was a dissenting vote, saying the half mil will not work with the expected financial circumstances. 

AUDUBON SOCIETY WANTS TO WORK ON THIRD BIRD ATLAS

People who live in Tioga or Potter Counties are invited to partner with the Tiadaghton Audubon Society to help work on the third edition of a birdwatchers’ database project.  According to the society, the third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas compiles birdwatchers’ observations to determine changes in bird populations, locations, and behaviors. There will be an in-person information session about the project on Wednesday, December 20 at 6 p.m. in the old music room of the Wellsboro Area School District Administration Building at 22 Nichols Street, Wellsboro.  For more details, email the Tiadaghton Audubon Society by emailing TAS member at yahoo.com.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Basketball

Boys
Williamsport 49  Crestwood  47
Shamokin 67        Montoursville 46
Mount Carmel 54          Jersey Shore  43
Milton  61            Midd-West 37
Norry Christian 63  Weatherly  53

Girls
Hughesville  75    St. John Neumann 16
Jersey Shore 52    Mount Carmel  31
Sullivan Co. 63    CMVT  15
Williamson 47      Towanda 37
Benton 31             Midd-West 19
Greenwood 44      Line Mountain 38

NFL Thursday Night Football
Raiders 63           Chargers 21
Saturday NFL this week
Vikings vs Bengals 1pm NFL Net
Steelers vs Colts 4:30pm NFL Net
Broncos vs Lions 8:15pm NFL Net
NFL Sunday
Jets vs Miami Dolphins 1pm CBS
Chiefs vs Patriots 1pm FOX
Giants vs Saints 1pm
Dallas vs Buffalo 4:25pm FOX
Baltimore vs Jacksonville 8:20 NBC

NCAA Bowl Games Saturday
Myrtle Beach Bowl from Conway, SC
Georgia Southern vs Ohio Bobcats 1am ESPN
Avocados from Mexico Bowl in Orlando, Florida
Miami (OH) vs Appalachian State 3:30pm ABC

NBA
Celtics 116                Cavaliers 107
Bulls 124                   Heat  116
Nuggets 124             Nets 101
Kings 128                  Thunder  123
Clippers 121             Warriors 113
NBA Tonight
Detroit vs 76ers  7pm
Lakers vs San Antonio  7:30 ESPN
Knicks vs Phoenix  10pm ESPN

FIRE IN MILL HALL TUESDAY MORNING

There was a structure fire in Mill Hall yesterday that had multiple crews on the scene.  According to the Lock Haven Express, a fire at 119 Dewey Street broke out about 7:45 am according to police reports.  Main Street was shut down around 8am and traffic diverted around the area, including Central Mountain School buses and other vehicles directed with traffic control around Pennsylvania Avenue.  Crews working the blaze reported it under control just before 8:30am and officials from the Suburban Water Authority were also called to the area.  No reports on what caused the blaze.

FORMER EMPLOYEES WANT INVESTIGATION INTO DEA HAZARDS

The Lycoming County District Attorney has been asked to open an investigation into the criminal allegations by former employees that the Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Co. in Williamsport committed environmental violations.  According to the Sun Gazette, the request also includes an internal audit by OSHA and a probe into the willful neglect of the matter by the company.  The request was made during a recent press briefing held by several former employees who allege they were exposed to dangerous chemicals while working and three democratic State Senators who are looking for District Attorney Ryan Gardner  to open the criminal investigation.

SHOE BANK OPEN THIS WEEKEND

The Lock Haven area Shoe bank will be open this Saturday for eligible teens and kids to choose two pairs of shoes free by appointment.  Those who have students attending in Clinton County or at the Liberty Curtin School  is invited to book a time-slot by calling Diahann at 814-571-5324.  The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is inside Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main Street, and is generally open one Saturday a month.  Funding is provided by the Clinton County Community Foundation, the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation, civic groups, churches and individual donors.  Go to “Lock Haven Shoe Bank” on Facebook.

NEW POLICE CHIEF IN SUNBURY

Sunbury Mayor Josh Brosius swore in the city’s new police chief Monday night, with city council voting unanimously for Travis Bremigen to officially take the post. According to the Daily Item, Bremigen, who has been with the department for 22 years, has been serving as interim chief since former police Chief Brad Hare stepped down in the midst of charges of stealing money from the Americus Hose Company in October.  Chief Bremigan signed a three year contract with the city and says he plans to have an open-door policy with city residents.

MAN BACK IN CUSTODY AFTER ACCIDENTAL RELEASE

A Cogan Station man who had been accused of shaking a 5-month old baby was released inadvertently from the Northumberland County Jail through a clerical error, but voluntarily turned himself in December 7^th after being released in November through no fault of his own.  According to the Daily Item, 33 year old Owen Moore is facing felony aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children charges after being arrested last May when emergency responders were dispatched to his Court Drive home, in Gregg Township, Union County for an unresponsive infant, where they found the 5-month old that hospital officials said suffered from a traumatic brain injury consistent with shaking.

THEFT AT WEGMANS CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Williamsport police say officers nabbed two people October 30^th at Wegmans in Williamsport when they tried to leave the store with a cart full of items without paying.  According to North Central PA dot com, 34 year old Patrick Brian Haught and 24 year old Kimberly Bella Rhee were seen on video surveillance by officers when they tried to exit an east side exit of the store near Williams Street.  Police stopped the pair just after they left the store.  Haught and Rhee were charged with theft misdemeanors, and have preliminary hearings later this month.   

KEYSTONE CENTRAL STATEMENT ON ACTIVE INVESTIGATION

The Keystone Central School District has released a statement about the active investigation that began in early November over inappropriate activity between a Central Mountain student and adult female staff members at Central Mountain Middle School.  According to school officials, the alleged inappropriate contact between the parties did not happen on school property, and all those involved, except for one person who is no longer employed by the school, have been placed on leave.  Administrators from the school said they will make further statements upon the conclusion of the investigation. 

PA TEACHER OF THE YEAR NAMED

A Mifflin County High School Grade 10 English teacher has been chosen as the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.  According to the PA Education Secretary, Susquehanna University graduate, Ashlie Crosson was recognized at the PA Department of Education’s annual professional development conference Monday.  Stephanie Machmer of Jersey Shore Area school district was also a finalist of 12 teachers statewide. Crosson will travel the state next year to meet and collaborate with other educators. She will represent the state in next year’s National Teacher of the Year competition.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Basketball

Boys
Northwest Area 52     Millville 27
Muncy 72                    St. John Neumann 49
Danville 57                  Milton 44
Lewisburg 66              Jersey Shore 38
Central Mountain 61   Mifflinburg 56



Girls
Shikellamy 49             Mount Carmel 28
Troy 60                        Sayre 19
Jersey Shore 48           Muncy 23
NP -Liberty 36            Athens 29
Central Columbia 45   Southern Columbia 23
Midd-West 60             CMVT 6
NE Bradford 67          Wellsboro 45
Williamson 43             NP-Mansfield 24

Wrestling
Benton 40                             Lake-Lehman 24
Williamson 50                      Troy 21
Warrior Run 72                    Muncy 3
Milton 35                              Mifflinburg 33
Canton 58                             Northeast Bradford 11
Montoursville 40                 Hughesville 21

NFL  Thursday night Football Tonight
LA Chargers vs LA Raiders 8:15pm Prime Video

NBA
Celtics 120          Cavaliers 113
Mavericks 127  Lakers125
Nuggets 114       Bulls 106
Suns  119                     Warriors 116
Clippers 119       Kings 99


NBA Tonight
76’ers vs Detroit 7pm
Brooklyn vs Phoenix 9pm
Knicks vs Utah Jazz 9pm

NHL
Maple Leafs 7     Rangers 3
Penguins 4          Coyotes 2
Predators 3          Flyers 2
NHL Tonight
Pittsburgh @ Montreal 7pm
Boston @ New Jersey 7:30pm TNT
Anaheim @ NY Islanders 7:30pm
Buffalo @ Colorado 10pm TNT