LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDERER OF WILLIAMSPORT MOM

The man who was accused of killing Heather Cohick in the doorway of her Williamsport apartment in September of 2022 with her toddler son looking on, plead guilty in Lycoming County Court yesterday and was given life without the possibility of parole.  According to the Sun Gazette, 39 year old Tyree Cleveland of Berks County also confessed to robbing a Family Dollar clerk at gunpoint and stealing cash three days before Cohick’s death.  Cleveland received an additional consecutive 20 to 40 years in addition to the life sentence for first-degree murder, robbery and charges for a felon possessing a firearm. 

DUI CHARGES IN ONE CAR ACCIDENT

A man from Sunbury is facing charges after he was involved in a violent one car wreck on Route 225 in Jackson Township March 17^th.  According to Stonington State police, 25 year old Keith Elliott was driving south on 225 in Northumberland County before 3am, when he swerved between on and off road, striking two utility poles, causing the car to catch fire.  Troopers say he escaped from the car and was wearing his seatbelt.  Elliott suffered minor injuries from the crash and will face DUI charges as a result.

PENNDOT LITTER CLEAN UP ON AREA HIGHWAYS

PennDOT will continue their spring litter clean-up project in Lycoming County next week.  According to a press release, PennDOT maintenance crews in Lycoming County will continue picking up litter next week along Interstate 180 and Routes 220 and 15.  Watch for crews to continue the work through March 31^st weather permitting.  You can check the roadways all across Pennsylvania 24/7 by going online to 511PA dot com for real time road conditions.

FIRETREE PLACE SEEKS SUMMER VOLUNTEERS

Firetree Place is non-profit community center in the heart of downtown Williamsport that is focused towards youth development and they are seeking volunteers for summer programs.  According to their website, positions are available for help during Summer Camp, Williamsport Youth Football & Cheer, and recreational and educational programs and much more with clearances required. Volunteers can go online for information and to fill out an application at firetreeplace dot org. 

FOUR CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING IN SHAMOKIN

Three Coal Township men and one from Shamokin Dam were arrested for felony kidnapping and assault after they injured a 16-year old at a Coal Township Home March 12.  According to the Daily Item, police say 21 year old William and 20 year old Silas Latorre, 24 year old Brandon Colon and 26 year old Rasha Williams, entered the home and trapped the resident inside while they allegedly tried to steal a phone.  The victim was hit in the back of the head with a weapon and later treated for his injuries.  The four were charged and will appear in Shamokin District Court, with an investigation ongoing.

MAN ATTEMPTS TO STOP INVESTIGATION

A Lock haven man has been charged and taken into custody after attempting to stop an officer from detaining a person during an investigation.  According to the Record Online, Lock Haven police say 30 year old Mark Renzo lunged at an officer on North Vesper Street at about 2am last Sunday, grabbing him around the waist and pushing him.  Renzon was charged with obstructing justice and aggravated assault. He was arrested and charged.

NO ADOPTIONS FEES IN DANVILLE SATURDAY

The Danville SPCA is full to the brim with dogs and the facility will waive all the adoptions feesfor dogs on Saturday between 12:30 and 6pm.  According to North Central PA dot com, officials at the Danville SPCA sponsoring the Saturday adoption event hope  to find homes for many of the dogs housed there and open up space for more dogs that will come in.  The adoption fees are being waived, but all other adoption processes and policies will be followed.  Get information about the SPCA policies and procedures for adopting at pspca.org.

LHU WRESTLER HONORED

Lock Haven University’s Anthony Noto, the 125 pound wrestler from Lima New York, who secured Division I All-American status this spring with a 4^th place finish at the 2023 Championships, has been named the 2022-23 Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Year.  Noto also secured his second individual MAC title on March 4^th in only his second year at LHU.  Noto was named the MAC freshman of the year at the end of his first season with the Bald Eagles.

SPORTS

PIAA State HS Basketball Championships

Lourdes Regional will face District 7 champion Union Area in the title game today.  They tipped off at Hershey’s Giant Center at noon. 

NCAA Men’s Basketball
(3)Gonzaga 79              (2)UCLA 76
UConn 88                     Arkansas 65
Kansas State 98           Michigan State 93
Florida Atlantic 62      Tennessee 55
NCAA Men’s Basketball – Sweet 16 continues tonight
(5) San Diego State vs (1) Alabama at 6:30pm TBS
(5) Miami vs (1) Houston 7:15pm CBS
(15) Princeton vs (6)Creighton 9pm TBS
(3)Xavier vs (2)Texas  9:45pm CBS

NBA
Pelicans 115         Hornets 96
Magic 111             Knicks 106
Cavaliers 116       Nets 114
Clippers 127        Thunder 105

NHL
Flyers 5                Wild 4
Bruins 4               Canadians 2
Rangers 2             Hurricanes 1
Blues 4                 Red Wings 3  
Maple Leafs 6      Panthers 2
Senators 7            Lightning 2
Capitals 6             Blackhawks 1
Predators 2                     Kraken 1
Golden Knights 3           Flames 2
Stars 3                  Penguins 2
Jets 3                              Ducks 2
Canucks 7            Sharks 2
NASCAR Sunday
Echopark Automotive Grand Prix from the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas – Pre-race coverage starts at 2:30pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

SECOND MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE

A young man from New Jersey is now the second person officially charged in an attempted homicide case in Williamsport from last September.  According to the Sun Gazette, Keyon A White is now facing the charges from when he and accomplice allegedly went to Lila Lane in the Newberry neighborhood and fired gunshots inside two residences.  Nazir Thrower was charged last week and both suspects are being held in Lycoming County prison.  Both have been denied bail. 

POSTAL CARRIERS INDICTED FOR STEALING MAIL

Three people who were Pennsylvania postal carriers have been indicted in federal court over allegedly stealing pieces of mail in 2022.  According to North Central pa dot com, 38 year old Adam Gallager of Rochester, 39 year old Christina Ankney of Braddock and 47 year old India Schatzman of McKees Rocks have each been accused by the US Postal Inspection Service of stealing mail and may face a prison sentence of 5 years, a fine of up to 250 thousand dollars or both.  If you have information about mail theft or other postal crimes, call 1-877-876-2455,  or go online at postalinspectors.uspis.gov.

ROAD CLOSURE TONIGHT ON ROUTE 6

PennDOT is reporting a road closure for today in Sullivan Township in Tioga County.  According to a press release, Route 6 is going to be closed in both directions tonight for police activity.  Drivers along that route can expect a detour in place between the hours of 7:30 and 10pm between Bungy Road and Elk Run Road in Sullivan Township.  You can check 511PA dot com anytime for road conditions and closures around the state.

SHAPIRO ANNOUNCES NEW MILITARY LICENSE PLATES

The Department of Transportation is offering new license plates honoring Pennsylvania’s military members and their families.  The Air Medal plate, Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans license plate and the Blue Star Family license plate are all available by special application available at dmv.pa.gov.  According to an announcement by the Shapiro Administration, recently passed legislation allows plates for passenger cars or trucks for a fee of $23.  Retired Brig. Gen. of PA Maureen Weigl and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs said the plates that will be seen throughout the Commonwealth; remind citizens that we owe a debt of gratitude to all who served to defend our freedom.

SCI ROCKVIEW INMATE FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN CELL

A 61year old inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview was found to be unresponsive when found in his cell and later died Mount Nittany Medical Center on March 6th.  According to North Central PA dot com, emergency crews responded and attempted to revive Andrew Yuhas who passed away at 7:30am.  Deemed a sexually violent predator, Yuhas was serving a 16- 32 year sentence for rape in Luzerne County and  had been in the facility since November of 1998.  State police will conduct an investigation and the Centre County Coroner has yet to determine the official cause of death.

TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH IN SHAMOKIN DAM

A tractor trailer carrying cat food overturned on Routes 11-15 in Shamokin Dam Monday morning and slowed traffic for several hours near the W&L Collision Center.  According to the Daily item, as 48 year old Hector Baez of Lancaster, PA, turned left from Route 11 to 11-15 and the rig overturned in the right southbound lane.  Authorities took a few hours to clean the overturned cargo, and cited Baez for traveling too fast.  He was not injured in the accident.

PA WEATHER STATION NETWORK EXPANSION PLANNED

Penn State is planning to expand an already 17 station Environmental Monitoring Network in Pennsylvania to 50 stations across the commonwealth to provide enhanced surveillance of atmospheric and soil conditions. According to the Sun Gazette, the network now is located mostly at Penn State Campus facilities, state parks, airports and more.  The expanded network is planned for k-12 state schools with the goal of having a weather station in every county, in an effort to get real-time environmental data into the schools for educational programs.

NEW BASKETBALL COACH AT BUCKNELL

Bucknell’s director of athletics and recreation, Jermaine Truax has announced that they have chosen their new men’s basketball coach.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Bison’s men’s basketball program welcomes the return of John Griffin, III, who graduated from Bucknell in 2008.  Griffin went to the NCAA Tournament 4 times, as a player in 2005 and 2006 and as an assistant coach in2017 and 2018.  Griffin becomes the 22nd coach of the Bison’s men’s basketball program after his position as associate head coach at Saint Joseph’s University. 

SPORTS

PIAA State Championships
Girls Basketball

Class 1A Semi-Finals
Lourdes Regional 34             Mountain View 33
HS SPORTS
Baseball – Southrn Columbia 16    CMVT 2

Softball – Mifflinburg 3                  Selinsgrove 0

Boys Lacrosse
            Lewisburg 14            Mifflinburg 4
            Selinsgrove 10          Lake-Lehman 2

Boys Tennis – Wellsboro 5 Cowanesque Valley 0

NBA
Magic 122           Wizards 112
Hawks 129          Pistons 107
Cavaliers 115      Nets 109
Pelicans 119        Spurs 84
Celtics 132          Kings 109
Thunder 101        Clippers 100

NHL
Bruins 2               Senators 1
Predators 7          Sabers 3
Canadiens 3         Lightning 2
Hurricanes 3        Rangers 2
Wild 2                  Devils 1
Flyers 6                Panthers 3
Blue Jackets 7     Capitals 6
Islanders 7           Maple Leafs 2
Red Wings 3        Blues 2
Jets 2                    Coyotes 1
Kracken 5            Stars 4
Flames 5              Ducks 1
Golden Knights 4 Canucks 3

TWO TEENS CHARGED AS ADULTS IN SHOOTING

A 17 year old Williamsport man will be charged as an adult, along with another teen in a recent shooting incident from September 12^th in the Newberry neighborhood.  According to the Sun Gazette, Nazir Thrower and is charged with first degree attempted homicide , attempted aggravated assault and more for alleged shots fired into two homes on Lila Lane.  A juvenile probation officer says there is evidence that Thrower was at the scene in question along with 16 year old suspect, Keyon Anthony White, of Pennsaken, NJ, according to Northcentral pa dot com.  Both are now incarcerated in Lycoming County Prison and are awaiting developments in the case.

KEYSTONE SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT CALLS MEETING

The school board president at Keystone Central Schools has scheduled a public meeting for next Wednesday to continue ongoing efforts addressing public concern regarding safety in the schools.  According to the Record Online, President David Dietrich is asking the board and the public to bring ideas to the meeting that could enhance existing safety related programs and policies.  The meeting will be in the Central Mountain High School Auditorium Wednesday March 22^nd at 6:30pm.

MAYOR SLAUGHTER ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Williamsport’s Mayor Derek Slaughter has announced his re-election campaign. 
Mayor Slaughter is asking for a second term after he says his first has been laser focused on resetting Williamsport’s foundation which is highlighted by millions of dollars in grants that are upcoming investments in key business, community and park improvements.  Slaughter also said in the statement that the completion of the city’s financial strategic plan is on track to allow the use of tax dollars to be viewed in real-time, keeping city government compliant with overall budget management.  He says he would like to be elected for four more years to build off our successes and find solutions to the challenges.

PENN STATE TO HONOR FOOTBALL WITH LEGACY PLAZA

Penn State Athletics will create an all-new Legacy Plaza to honor the rich history of Penn State Football.  The tribute will be located on Curtin Road, next to the famed south endzone tunnel and will showcase plaques from every season, including each team’s schedule, results and team captains.  Fans will be able to order a paver  for display in Legacy Plaza in three different sizes, with or without a logo, to cost between 350 and 1000 dollars. Order a paver at PennStateLegacyPlaza.com. The project is set to be completed before the 2023 football season.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN CHARGED FOR DISCHARGING FIREARM INSIDE

A Williamsport man was arrested for discharging a firearm into the floor of an apartment, shooting through to the apartment below where a tenant later found a bullet on the floor.  According to the Sun Gazette, 21 year old Isiah Hanif White was in the upper floor apartment of a friend at the 1000 block of West Fourth Street and the friend said White accidentally dropped the gun causing it to go off and penetrate the ceiling of the lower apartment.  Police say the evidence doesn’t support that claim, and charged White with recklessly endangerment, and felony discharge of a firearm in an occupied structure.  He was released on 25 thousand dollar bail.

ONE MILE RUN ADDED TO FIREFIGHTER TEST

The Williamsport Bureau of Fire has told Williamsport City Council that they will present a resolution to the city Bureau of Fire Civil Service a change in rules and regulations to include a 1 mile run as part of the agility test for firefighters.  According to the Sun Gazette, the public safety committee members heard from fire officials who say the biggest challenge at the fire academy is the 1 and a half mile run which can sideline some recruits.  Requiring candidates to run a distance of one mile in 10 minutes in a pass fail scenario is a helpful increment of the run for the future academy challenge.

SUNBURY RECYCLING CENTER REOPENS MONDAY

The equipment that closed the Sunbury Municipal Authority Recycling Center at the beginning of the year has been repaired and the facility will reopen Monday. According to Sunburyma.org, the center had closed in January after a baler needed attention, and they recently noted on the website their appreciation for the patience in the community while they waited for the parts and repair.  The hours of the facility at 511 Fawn Lane in Sunbury beginning on March 20^th are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm and Saturday 7am to 3pm.

PA TEEN BREAKS TRACK WORLD RECORD

A Dallastown Pennsylvania eighth grader has broken a World Record after running at the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City last Friday.  According to North Central PA dot com,  14 year old Sophia Rodriguez set a new World U14 two-mile record, clocking 10:20.68, smashing the previous record.  Rodriguez won the Pennsylvania state middle school championship and the Nike Northeast Regional Open Race. On the track, she has set multiple middle-school all-time bests in Pennsylvania.  Her picture was featured on the jumbo screen in Times Square in NYC after her victory.

SPORTS

PIAA State Basketball Championship

Girls 3A Quarterfinal Tonight
Mount Carmel vs Lancaster County Christian  @Hamburg 7pm
Girls Class A Quarterfinals Saturday
Meadowbrook Christian vs Mountain View @Wyoming Area HS 1pm
Lourdes Regional vs St John Neumann @ Muncy HS 3pm

NCAA Wrestling
Penn State leads the way at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in first place in the team race after day one.  Seven wrestlers are in the quarterfinals this afternoon. 

Lock Haven University’s Anthony Noto also made it into today’s quarterfinals.  

NCAA Men’s Basketball
Maryland 67                West Virginia 65
Alabama 96                  Texas A&M Corpus Christi 75
Houston 63                  Northern Kentucky 52
Kansas 96                     Howard 68
Texas 81                       Colgate 61
Princeton 59                 Arizona 55  
Furman 68                    Virginia 67
Auburn 83                    Iowa 75
Northwest 75                Boise State 67
Penn State 76               Texas A&M 59
          This is the first time in 12 years that Penn State been in the tournament and the first time in 22 years since they advanced to round two.

NBA
Nuggets 119         Pistons 100
Kings 101             Nets 96
Raptors 128                   Thunder 111
Pacers 139           Bucks 123 
Suns 116              Magic 113

NHL
Panthers 9                   Canadiens 5
Rangers 4                    Penguins 2
Lightning 4                 Devils 3
Avalanche 5                Senators 4
Blackhawks 2             Predators 1
Bruins 3                       Jet 0
Oilers 4                        Stars 1
Coyotes 3                    Canucks 2
Flames 7                      Golden Knights 2
Kings 4                        Blue Jackets 1
Kraken 2                     Sharks 1

TEEN PLEADS GUILTY TO TERRORISTIC THREATS

The 18 year old charged with terroristic threats and disorderly conduct, who threatened to “shoot” a Loyalsock Township school during a conference call with students, recently plead guilty in Lycoming County Court. According to the Sun Gazette, Dejuan Rivera faces the charges from the December incident.  A charge against Rivera for possession with intent to deliver was addressed in court along with one other charge.  According to Penn Live, a sentencing hearing will be held at a later date.

BOARD TO DECIDE FATE OF SALLADASBURG SCHOOL

The Jersey Shore School Board will take 30 days before they vote on a decision to close Salladasburg Elementary School.  According to the Sun Gazette, Board President Mary Thomas said the discussions about the school has gone on for a while with final costs about transportation identified so they can make an informed decision about costs and how they relate to the rearranging of students in the district. There are three scenarios the board will consider for taxpayers.  Some district parents making statements at the meeting urged residents to consider the costs the school pays to charter schools – up to 3 million dollars a year – and to ask state legislators to change charter school legislation; this to possibly offset costs. The next board meeting is March 27^th at 7pm.

THIRD ARREST FOR LOCK HAVEN WOMAN

For the third time in less than a year, a Lock Haven woman was arrested for assault and harassment charges Sunday.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 23 year old Desirea Anna Jordan allegedly assaulted two people before 8:30pm close to the 40 block of Lenape Trail, and when interviewed by responding officers after the incident, made more verbal threats toward the victims which brought on the charges. Police records say Jordan was previously charged after striking a customer at a local convenience store last summer, and for allegedly stealing items from a gas station September 22^nd.

DOORLESS DRIVING COULD COME TO PA

The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a bill this week that would allow doorless driving on Pennsylvania roads, a act now that is only legal while off-roading in the commonwealth.  According to North Central PA dot com, Senator Devlin Robinson introduced the bill that will bring our state in alignment with every other state that allows driving doorless.  The new legislation, Senate Bill 298, will now be presented to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for a vote.

NORTHUMBERLAND DA FILING INJUNCTION OVER ELECTION PETITION

An immediate injunction is being sought by the Northumberland County District Attorney, Tony Matulewicz, following his election petitions being accepted in the office but being ultimately denied last week for allegedly being late. According to the Daily Item, Matulewicz’s attorney said his client only heard of the rejection of his petition through media reports and has not received any written notification from the board of elections about the incident.  According to the petition filed yesterday, the time of filing is in question after the office was allegedly to be open until 5pm according communication from Chief Registrar Lindsay Phillips, who later said state officials said the office closed at 4:30pm.  A court date has yet to be scheduled.

WOMAN WHO DROVE INTO MUSEUM GETS NEW ATTORNEY

Theresa Salazar, the woman charged for driving a van into the Little League Museum July 3^rd 2022, wants police body cam footage of the incident, and is asking for a new lawyer and says she plans to challenge the attempted murder charge in Lycoming County Court.  According to North Central  PA dot com, Salazar was given access to video from the museum that day, but claims the police video will show that a different woman was handcuffed after the crash – inconsistent with the court record of events.  Police told the defense that footage was not preserved for the preliminary hearing.  Salazar requested and was assigned a new public defender, saying she could not communicate with her current counsel.  Attorney Nicole Spring has withdrawn from the case.

RAPE CHARGES AGAINST PHILADELPHIA MAN DROPPED

The Lycoming County DA’s Office has dropped rape and assault charges against a Philadelphia man who was accused by a woman who told a local hospital security guard that the man walking into the facility behind her committed the crime in Loyalsock Township home.  According to the Sun Gazette, all criminal charges against 49 year old Kenneth D. Lyles Jr., were dropped after the woman told police the incident did not happen.  No word if charges will be filed against the woman, or if the two were acquaintances.

ROTATING PARKING BAN IN SUNBURY TIL NOVEMBER

The rotating parking ban ordinance in the City of Sunbury begins today in the city and will run through November.  According to the City of Sunbury the parking ban provides an opportunity for the city and contractors to provide a variety of services to the city’s residents, such as utility repairs, street repairs, maintenance, weed spraying, street sweeping, painting, tree maintenance, and more.The schedule for where and when parking is prohibited is online at sunburypa.org.

SPORTS

PIAA State HS Basketball Championships – 2^nd Round Tuesday night
Boys Basketball
Chester Charter School 56                  Northumberland Christian 38
Girls Basketball
Sacred Heart Academy 42                  Line Mountain 40

Mount Carmel 48                                West Catholic Prep 38
Faith Christian 35                               South Williamsport 28

PIAA State HS Basketball 2^nd Round Tonight
Boys Basketball
Muncy vs Holy Cross at Hazelton Area HS 7 PM
Loyalsock vs Deer Lakes at Altoona HS  7pm
Girls Basketball
Lourdes Regional vs Shade  – Cumberland Valley HS  at Mechanicsburg 6pm
Jersey shore vs Lansdale Catholic –  at Minersville HS 7pm

NCAA Men’s Basketball First Four
South Region
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi 75                Southeast Missouri State 71
Midwest Region
Pittsburgh 60                                              Mississippi State 59
First Four Tonight
East Region
(16s) – Fairleigh Dickinson vs Texas Southern at 6:40
West Region
(11s) – Nevada vs Arizona State at 9:10

NBA
Cavaliers 120               Hornets 104
Wizards 117                 Pistons 97
Raptors 125                  Nuggets 110
Lakers 123                    Pelicans 108
Thunder 121                Nets 107
Spurs 132                     Magic 114
Bucks 116                    Suns 104  
Knicks 123                   Trailblazers 107

NHL  
Hurricanes 5                 Jets 3
Rangers 5                      Capitals 3
Lightning 4                   Devils 1
Golden Knights 5        Flyers 3
Canadian 6                   Penguins 4
Predators 2                   Red Wings 1
Blackhawk 6                Bruins 3
Oilers 6                         Senators 3
Coyotes 4                     Flames 3
Canucks 5                     Stars 2
Kings 5                         Islanders 2
Blue Jackets 6              Sharks 5

PSP DISCOVER SUSPECTS OF ID THEFT RING DURING TRAFFIC STOP

State troopers stopped two men from Florida on the Route 15 off-ramp of I-80 in White Deer Township on March 7^th who were allegedly part of an identity theft ring and later took the two into custody.  According to North Central PA dot com, the driver, 28 year old Lontre Antonie Smith and passenger, 30 year old Robert Ellis Norris Jr. fled a traffic stop at speeds up to 120 mph, including going the wrong way on I-80 west after police discovered the passenger had a full extradition probation violation warrant out of Florida.  The pair attempted to turn again in the median, became disabled and fled on foot before police tased and arrested the two.  A search warrant turned up some drugs and over100 state ID cards, debit and credit cards and several checkbooks, evidence in an alleged ID theft case. Norris and Smith are in Union County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail with a preliminary hearing March 21.

ONE INJURED, ONE KILLED IN BRADFORD COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Bradford County woman died in a vehicle accident Thursday night and her passenger suffered critical injuries.  According to North Central PA dot com, State Police at Towanda report 50-year-old Letitia Lynn Frye-Irish died in the one-vehicle crash.  Thirty-two year old Desiree Lynn Bump who is 14 weeks pregnant was flown to Robert Packer hospital and was last reported in critical condition.  Emergecny crews responded to the accident that occurred at the 200 block of Beaman Road near Columbia Crossroads.

ZONING CHANGE REQUEST CHANGE DENIED FOR RECYCLING FACILITY

The Point Township zoning board has denied a request last week by Encina Fort Union LLC, the company planning to build a $1.1 billion plastics recycling facility there, for relief of a zoning ordinance limiting the height of buildings in an industrial district to 50 feet.  According to the Daily Item, the company proposed reducing the footprint of the facility with a taller building plan at 80 feet.  Representatives from the company say they will now have to go back to the drawing board in development of the building.  The facility is planned to be built at 3288 Point Township Drive, along Route 11, by 2025.

WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD TO TIOGA COUNTY RESIDENT

A Tioga County resident is one of eight women chosen in the United States who have been awarded a 2023 Woman of Excellence Award, an award given by the non-profit to women who  make a lasting impact in their communities.  According to First News Now, Tasha Pratt of Wellsboro, is the Wellness Director at the Tioga County YMCA  and was celebrated March 8^th in Mansfield.  Mayor Kathy  Barrett declared the day as Tasha Pratt Day because of the achievement.

DUSHORE MAN ARRESTED FOR STALKING

A man from Dushore was jailed in the Bradford County Prison for stalking an employee of a local Dollar General store there.  According to North Central Pa dot com, State police at Laporte say 72 year old James Richard Rouse repeatedly sought out an employee, attempting to make advances, giving gifts and asking for dates in a series of incidents that had increased in severity since last fall.  Police say the store’s General Manager had banned Rouse from the property.  An employee at another local business reported Rouse leaving gifts there as recently as the end of February.  Rouse faces harassment and stalking charges in both cases and posted a total of 40 thousand dollars bail with a preliminary hearing March 15^th.

IGNORING SEX REGISTRY REQUIREMENT LEADS TO MORE JAIL

A Snyder County man who had recently been paroled on his felony unlawful contact with a minor sentence, has been sentenced to six more years in state prison for failing to comply with Megan’s Law requirements.  According to media outlets, the Snyder County District Attorney says Nicholas Barnhart of Port Trevorton obtained social media accounts and cellular devices but didn’t register them with State police.  Police say Barnhart used the devices to access pornography.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN JAILED ON DRUG CHARGES

A Williamsport man is facing drug and resisting arrest charges after Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement officers found methamphetamine with a search warrant at his High Street Apartment February 2^nd and took him into custody.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records say 50 year old Mark T Robinson allegedly sold the drug to an undercover officer in Loyalsock Township February 1^st.  Robinson is incarcerated for the drug charges in lieu of 85 thousand dollars bail.

PENNDOT PERFORMING ROAD CLEAN UP THIS MONTH

PennDOT is gearing up to begin their effort to improve the environment and clean up local roadways.  According to a press release, maintenance crews in Lycoming County are scheduled to begin picking up litter along Interstate 180 and Routes 220 and 15, from today through Friday, March 31, weather permitting, during daylight hours. There will be no impacts to traffic during litter cleanup activities. But do use caution if you see PennDOT crews working along the roadway. Check conditions 24/7 at 511pa dot com.

SPORTS

PIAA District IV State Basketball Playoff
Boys Basketball
Class 1A
Northumberland Christian 73  Forest City 61
Linville Hill Christian 74          N P-Liberty 39
LaAcademia  69                       Sullivan County 26
Class 2A
Muncy 73                                 Mount Union 58
Lancaster Mennonite 62          St. John Neu. 61
Mahanoy Area 63                    Northwest  52
Line Mountain 56                    Northern Lehigh 50
Class 3A
North Penn-Mansfield 68         Delone Catholic 65
Loyalsock 59                                            Bishop Guilfoyle 57
Mid Valley 62                                          Troy 42
Class 4A
Valley View 53                        Shamokin 39
Littlestown 64                                          Lewisburg 23
Eastern York 56                      Danville 52
Class 6A
Lower Merion 65                      Williamsport 58

Girls Basketball
Class 1A
Meadowbrook Christ. 41         Hrsbrg Acad. 18
Lourdes Regional 38                                Nativity BVM 22
St. John Neumann 57                               Weatherly 24
Class 2A
So. Williamsport 64                  Lanc. Mennonite 22
Montrose 46                                            Northwest Area 28
Class 3A
Mount Carmel 46                     Holy Redeemer 36
Dunmore 64                                            Bloomsburg 33
Columbia 55                                            Loyalsock 33
Class 4A
Jersey Shore 52                        Wyoming Area 39
Scranton Prep 68                     Lewisburg 35
Trinity 46                 Central Columbia 45 (OT)

PIAA State Championship Wrestling tournament in Hershey this weekend…
Double A – Montgomery’s Conner Harer won his second straight state title… Muncy’s Austin Johnson won his first and was a perfect thirty nine and oh on the year. 
Silver medals
Warrior Run’s Reagan Millheim and Cameron Millheim … Meadowbrook Christian’s Cade Wirnsberger, Connor Heckman of Midd-West, plus Montgomery’s Brandt Harer. 
In Triple A…for the first time since 1990, Williamsport has a state champion as Cael Nasdeo posted a 4-and oh shutout.  Central Mountain’s Luke Simcox also won gold. 
Warrior Run’s Jeremy Betz won Coach of the year award and Central Mountain’s Dylan Caprio named the state’s Assistant Coach of the year. 


NBA
76ers 112                                Wizards 93
Nets 122                  Nuggets 120
Cavaliers 114            Hornets 108
Pelicans 127                            Trailblazers 110
Thunder 102                            Spurs 90
Knicks 112                              Lakers  108
NCAA Men’s Basketball
Purdue 67                                Penn State 65
Memphis 75                            Houston 65
Alabama 82                             Texas A&M 63
Tuesday night – South & Midwest Regions – 1^st 4
NHL
Penguins 3                               Rangers 2
Red Wings 5                            Bruins 3
Devils 3                    Hurricanes 0
Golden Knights 5     Blues 3
Jets 3                                       Lightning 2
Flames 5                   Senators 1
Predators 5                              Ducks 4
Coyotes 5                                Wild 4