FUNERAL SERVICES PLANNED FOR TEEN CRASH VICTIM
A seventeen year old girl from Montoursville was the victim in Friday morning’s crash in Eldred township that closed Northway road until 12:30pm. According to the Sun Gazette, the Lycoming County Coroner, Charles Keisling Jr., said Hailey Bailbay died from her injuries following the one vehicle accident that occurred following a flash of severe winter weather. A visitation will be held for Hailey this Wednesday evening at the Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company, 615 Route 973, Cogan Station from 5 until 8pm, with services Thursday at 10:30am in the same location.
HAND RECOUNT IN LYCOMING COUNTY STARTS TODAY
The hand recount of the November 2020 Ballots will begin today by Lycoming County Voter Services and should continue through January 31st. According to the Sun Gazette the ballots for president and auditor general total at 59, 481. There are rules in place for the recount that were presented by the director of elections and approved by the Lycoming County Commissioners, which include a limited amount of people on the premises during the recount, no phones, cameras, recording devices, or outside writing devices, and two person canvassing teams to count the ballots and other guidelines. A group of concerned citizens requested the recount in order to show the accuracy of the electronic voting system.
STATE POLICE WANT PUBLIC INPUT ON ACCREDITATION SURVEY
The Pennsylvania State police are looking for help from the public to help them acquire their 4 year law enforcement accreditation known as CALEA. According to a press release, the public is asked to fill out a survey online and share input available to be done through the end of January. Got to psp.pa.gov for more information. CALEA is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that ensures public safety agencies are abiding by current best practices.
IT’S FARM SHOW WEEK
The farm show continues this week after a successful weekend that avoided the traditional snow and bad weather that can sometimes plague travel and parking at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. There are great events to look forward to for the week, including the FFA state convention today, and Pennsylvania’s Greatest Whoopie Pie contest tomorrow. The popular sheep to shawl event is Wednesday at 3pm and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s circuit finals rodeo is Thursday and Friday. Thursday is Military Veteran’s and Families Day, active duty and military veterans can show ID to receive various discounts. The Farm show opens each day at 8am through this Saturday. Get details at farmshow.pa.gov
MAN WITH ILLEGAL GUN ARRESTED
A New York Man will face more felony charges after a disturbance brought police to the 1700 block of Randall Circle in Williamsport Sunday and found him with an illegal handgun in his pocket. According to the Sun Gazette, 44 year old Jermain Goodridge will be charged with a convicted felon not to possess a firearm and possessing a firearm with an altered or obliterated serial number. Goodridge was arraigned and jailed in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.
LOCAL HOTEL SOLD
The Fairfield Inn and Suites on Maynard Street in Williamsport has been sold for 4.61million dollars. According to the Sun Gazette, commercial real estate brokerage firm Marcus and Millichap closed on the 83-room property last week. Investment managers said in a press release the buyer saw the opportunity in an underperforming asset and took advantage of the rebounding COVID market. The transaction was first announced in December of 2022.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS CHANGE IN WILLIAMSPORT
Williamsport City Council has changed residency requirements for non-union employees working for the city. According to sun gazette, the council revised the residency ordinance on first reading with the final vote on the revision in two weeks. A previous ordinance required all non-union job prospects to become residents of Williamsport within 240 days of employment or face termination. Mayor Derek Slaughter, says the move brings new leverage for the city with a deeper pool from which candidates can apply.
PGA SEEKING TO TRAP TURKEYS
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects. The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15 with information being collected online Game Commission crews will visit sites to assess them for the potential to trap turkeys, then will leg band and release the birds. In four Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), some also will be outfitted with GPS transmitters, then released back on site to be monitored over time. The studies are being done in partnership with Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Futures Program.
SPORTS
PIAA District 4
Boys Basketball
North Penn-Mansfield 48 Wellsboro 47
Athens 58 Troy 51
Towanda 45 Wyalusing 37
Lewisburg 57 Mifflinburg 45
Sayre 52 North Penn-Liberty 51 (OT)
Muncy 73 Montgomery 35
Millersburg 65 Line Mountain 51
Girls Basketball
Shamokin 49 Mifflinburg 19
Jersey Shore 54 Selinsgrove 34
Danville 50 Central Mountain 33
South Williamsport 52 Bucktail 19
Northeast Bradford 51 Canton 26
Loyalsock 49 Warrior Run 32
Central Columbia 57 Milton 24
St. John Neumann 53 Northumberland Christian 43
Southern Columbia 49 Hughesville 45
Montoursville 60 Midd-West 20
Shikellamy 39 Lewisburg 30
NCAA Men’s basketball
Purdue 76 Penn State 63
Maryland 80 Ohio State 73
Northwestern 84 Indiana 83
Houston 72 Cincinnati, 59
NBA
76ers 123 Pistons 111
Raptors 117 Trailblazers 105
Pacers 116 Hornets 111
Nets 102 Heat 101
Grizzlies 123 Jazz 118
Timberwolves 104 Rockets 96
Thunder 120 Mavericks 109
Cavaliers 112 Suns 98
Hawks 112 Clippers 108
NFL
Saturday –
Chiefs beat the Raiders 31-13 on Saturday, Jaguars over the Titans 20 -16
Sunday –
Steelers 28 Browns 14
Commanders 26 Cowboys 6
Falcons 30 Buccaneers 17
Bills 35 Patriots 23
Vikings 29 Bears 13
Bengals 27 Ravens 16
Texans 32 Colts 31
Dolphins 11 Jets 6
Panthers 10 Saints 7
Broncos 31 Chargers 28
49’ers 38 Cardinals 13
Seahawks 19 Rams 16
Lions 20 Packers 16
Eagles 22 Giants 16
NHL
Penguins 4 Coyotes1
Maple Leafs 6 Flyers 2
Jets 7 Canucks 4
Stars 5 Panthers 1
Capitals 1 Blue Jackets 0
Blackhawks 4 Flames 3
Blues 3 Wild 0
Bruins 7 Ducks 1
