LYCO CONTROLLER SUBMITTED RESIGNATION
Lycoming County’s Controller who over the past few years mounted a legal battle against the county commissioners over who should have control over county functions like general ledger, payroll and accounts payable, has resigned as of Friday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, Krista Rogers who had been in the Lycoming County Controller position since 2004 which was set to expire in 2027 had recently settled the department function and control case that went in her favor in which the county is required to pay Rogers’ legal fees. The County deputy Controller Nikki Gottshall, will serve as acting controller until a new person is appointed and approved by the Pennsylvania Senate.
JEWELRY THEFT INVESTIGATION IN SNYDER COUNTY
A burglary investigation is ongoing after thousands of dollars-worth of jewelry was stolen from a home in Mt Pleasant Mills. According to state police at Selinsgrove, two individuals said that from between November 20th to December 23rd, twenty one pieces of jewelry, including high school rings and wedding bands, some cash and gift cards, all went missing from their home. If you have information about the Snyder County theft or know about any suspects, call state police at 570-374-8145.
VANDALIZED FUR FARM IN SUNBURY UP FOR SALE
The fur farm in Sunbury that has been targeted by animal rights activists, leading to recent break-ins and release of mink from the property, is up for sale. According to North Central PA dot com, Stahl Mink Farm’s land and facilities along Route 890 in Rockefeller Township have been posted for sale through a real estate agency based in Lemoyne. Two suspects who were caught in 2024 vandalizing the farm and releasing hundreds of animals into the wild, are now free after posting bail, but will face their yet to be scheduled formal arraignment soon.
REAL ID DAY IN TOWANDA
The Monroeton Driver’s License Center in Towanda is planning a REAL ID day today so that residents can comply with the new federal requirement that all U.S. residents have a REAL ID by this spring. According to PennDOT, more than 2.5 million Pennsylvanians have already opted in to the REAL ID program, but anyone who wants to board domestic commercial flights, enter military bases, and enter certain federal facilities won’t be able to after the May 7th deadline without the REAL ID. The event is from 10 til 2pm – hours the facility isn’t normally open. Those who received their first Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit, or photo ID card after Sept. 1, 2003, may already have their REAL ID. Get details about the requirements to get a REAL ID at pa.gov.
MAN FACES CHARGES FOR DAMAGE DONE TO ATV FACILITY
A man driving an ATV in Coal Township repeatedly rammed a metal gate at an ATM riding facility, causing over 25 hundred dollars-worth of damage on December 28th. According to State police at Stonington, 30 year old Steven Schaefer of Penndel was charged with criminal mischief after witnesses saw he did damage to the gate with his vehicle at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. One hundred sixty five dollars worth of damage was also done to the gate’s locking mechanism. No word if any fines or other charges were imposed on Schaefer.
ANIMALS SEIZED FROM HOMELESS WOMAN
Police removed two dogs and a cat from the care of a homeless Union County woman living in her car December 18th and charged her with animal cruelty. According to State Police at Milton, they were called to AJK Boulevard Kelly Township to do a welfare check on 47 year old Summer Renee Gehrer, who is from New Columbia, on a day when it was 34 degrees and raining. After obtaining search warrants for the woman’s car, they seized the animals and took them to a shelter for proper care. Gehrer has a summary trial coming up on January 22nd.
YAW REAPPOINTED AS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE CHAIR
State Senator Gene Yaw has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the new legislative session in 2025 through 2026. Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013 and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward. The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee oversees the state’s energy resources and development, including regulations and conservation effort, policies impacting surface mining, coal, oil, gas and mineral leasing and broad oversight of air and water resources.
COGAN STATION FARM NAMED CENTURY FARM
A Cogan Station family farm has been named a Century Farm, at the final days of the Farm Show in Harrisburg Friday. A Century farm is one in which it is owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, with a family member living on the property and earning a certain amount annually from farm products. According to the department of Agriculture, Adam and Shannan Kinley work the Kinley family which has been in operation since 1904 and is now a beef and row crop operation. A wrap up of the 109th farm show is available online at pa.gov under agencies.
SPORTS
HS Cheerleading
The Montoursville Warriors took the District 4 Cheerleading Championship over the weekend. The Warriors placed first in the Large Varsity division and advanced to the State Cheerleading Championships coming up later this month in Reading.
NCAA Football Monday, January 20
College Football Playoff National Championship
Ohio State vs Notre Dame 7:30pm ESPN
NFL Saturday
Texans 32 Chargers 12
Ravens 28 Steelers 14
NFL Yesterday
Bills 31 Broncos 7
Eagles 22 Packers 10
Commanders 23 Buccaneers 20
NFL Tonight NFC Wildcard Playoffs
Vikings vs Rams 8pm EASPN/ABC
NBA
Suns 120 Hornets 113
Knicks 140 Bucks 106
Nuggets 112 Mavericks 101
Celtics 120 Pelicans 119
Pacers 108 Cavaliers 93
Magic 104 76ers 99
Thunder 136 Wizards 95
Jazz 112 Nets 111
NBA Tonight
Timberwolves vs Wizards 7pm
Pistons vs New York 7:30pm
Warriors vs Raptors 7:30pm
Spurs vs Lakers 10:30pm NBAtv
NHL
Red Wings 6 Kraken 2
Senators 3 Stars 2
Lightning 5 Penguins 2
Ducks 3 Hurricanes 2
Golden Knights 4 Wild 1
NHL Tonight
Panthers vs Flyers 7pm ESPN+
Kings vs Oilers 9:30pm ESPN+
TENNIS
Australian Open
20 year old, unseeded American, Alex Michelsen upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No. 11 seed, in the first round of the Australian Open today.
Fellow American Frances Tiafoe, required five sets to get past France’s Arthur Rinderknech.
Tiafoe advances to his fifth straight Australian Open second round.
