POLICE ARREST TRESPASSER ON LOYALSOCK GROUNDS
As school officials and law enforcement is on alert after shootings in Loyalsock Township have rocked the community, a homeless man from Philadelphia was taken into custody Wednesday after he was seen trespassing that morning on Loyalsock Township school grounds. According to the Sun Gazette, Sabree Simmons, who previously had an address in Williamsport, allegedly made gun gestures at school employees near Loyalsock Drive and fled the scene. Police located Simmons later in the day and charged him with disorderly conduct, defiant trespassing and also for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was committed to Lycoming County Prison on 150 thousand dollars bail.
SUSPECT IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE FACING DRUG CHARGES
The man who allegedly assisted Troy Bailey Sr in the kidnapping and fatal shooting of Alicia Sees and Ronald Dailey Jr, January 11th, has now been charged with a felony for delivery of a controlled substance after police say he sold hydrocodone pills to a confidential informant on February 6th. Muhammed Davis was arraigned on those charges, and jailed in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail. But Monday, charges related to the double homicide were added to Davis’ docket sheet. He was then recommitted to prison on no bail.
WASTE MANAGEMENT STATION CLOSED NEXT WEEK
Williamsport’s W. Third Street recycling and waste management station, will close next Saturday, March 16 for mandatory repairs and maintenance through Monday March 18th when the facility will open at 8:30am to haulers and the public. According to North Central PA dot com, waste management officials say waste and recyclable are being accepted at the Montgomery landfill Saturday the 16th from 7am til noon. To get more information about eh closure and the fee schedule go to lcrms.com.
FEMALE WRESTLERS FROM PA MAKE HISTORY
There are several female wrestlers who are poised to make history this weekend at the inaugural PIAA girl’s state wrestling tournament at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. According to the Lock Haven Express, the three day event in its first year as a PIAA sanctioned sport for girls. Local female students participating this weekend include Central Mountain’s Kendall Wagner, Isabella Gotschall of Jersey Shore, Eden Evelth, Angie Grieb and Grace Crestani from Bald Eagle Area Schools, Danica Bacorn and Marissa & Lillian Rumsey of Williamsport.
SMOKING MATERIALS CAUSED FATAL FIRE
It was materials from smoking that caused the fire that killed two and injured another man in Point Township Monday. According to the state police fire marshal, the fire at 120 Johns Way was accidental after the discarded ashes ignited nearby combustibles. Emergency crews dispatched to the Northumberland County blaze pulled three residents from the home. Wendy Filbert, and her son, Michael John Filbert were pronounced dead, Michael Filbert was transported to Lehigh Valley Burn Unit and is in stable condition.
ONE INJURED, ONE ARRESTED AFTER CAR CRASH ON ROUTE 220
An accident Tuesday in the northbound lanes of Route 220 in Pine Creek Township injured a driver of a delivery van and also brought about an arrest for the other driver in a Ford stake body truck. According to the Lock Haven Express neither driver was identified in the crash that happened yesterday at about 11:45am, and Township police did not release details about the circumstances surrounding the other driver’s arrest. Citizens Hose Jersey Shore transported the injured Pespi truck driver to Geisinger Jersey Shore and Avis Volunteer firefighters assisted at the scene with traffic flow.
THEFTS AT NATURAL GAS SITE IN BRADFORD COUNTY
There have been thefts reported at a natural gas site in Bradford County and police are investigating. According to State police at Towanda, property that was listed as missing includes ground wire, four batteries and a solar panel. Police say there were reports of a white Ford F-250 in the vicinity of a well pad property on Morris Run in Overton Township. The items – worth about 75-hundred dollars, were allegedly taken between February 25th and 26th. Call State police if you have any knowledge of the thefts, 570-265-2186.
RAISE THE REGION IS ON THE WAY
Raise the Region is a week away. On March 13th and 14th, First Community Foundation Partnership will hold their 30 hour community fundraiser that involves hundreds of non-profit 501C3 organizations across 7 counties in northeast Pennsylvania. This is the 12th year for the fundraiser that raised over 2.5 million dollars in funds in 2023 for participant’s’ favorite charities. 175 thousand dollars in stretch funds are offered by Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships each year that go to boost the bottom line for over 351 groups participating. Go to Raise the Region dot org for details and a list of non-profit charities to support.
SPORTS
PSAC Quarterfinals
Women
Lock Haven 65 Millersville 51- 27th win most ever in a season- Lady Eagles advance to conference semifinals for 1st time in 33 years
Men
Lock Haven 100 West Chester 76-Bald Eagles advance to conference semifinals for 1st time in 34 years
NCAA Men’s Basketball
(1) Houston 67 UCF 59
(2) UConn 74 (8)Marquette 67
(4) Tennessee 66 (17) South Carolina 59
(6) Iowa State 68 (20) BYU 63
(15) Kentucky 93 Vanderbilt 77
NBA
Magic 119 Wizards 109
Hawks 112 Cavaliers 101
Grizzlies 115 76ers 109
Clippers 122 Rockets 116
Bulls 119 Jazz 117
Warriors 125 Bucks 90
Thunder 128 Trail Blazers 120
Kings 130 Lakers 120
NBA Tonight
Brooklyn vs Detroit 7pm
Miami vs Dallas 7:30pm TNT
Boston vs Denver 10pm TNT
NHL
Maple Leafs 2 Sabres 1
Avalanche 7 Red Wings 2
Ducks 2 Senators 1
NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Florida 7pm
St Louis vs New Jersey 7pm ESPN
Washington vs Pittsburgh 7pm
Buffalo vs Nashville 8pm
NY Islanders vs San Jose 10:30pm
HS Wrestling Championships
The 87th Annual PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships are scheduled to be contested at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA starting today through Saturday. The Individual Wrestling Championships will have 728 student-athletes competing for a state title.
PIAA HS Basketball CHAMPIONSHIPS
Boys Class A First Round Friday
Lancaster County Christian vs Bucktail (7pm at Central Mountain)
Freedom MMI at Galeton (7pm)
Northumberland Christian vs. Linville Hill (7pm at Lancaster County Christian)
Boys Quad A First Round Friday
Octorara at Danville (7:30pm)
Valley View at Shamokin (7pm)
Lewisburg at Greater Johnstown (7pm)
Boys Class 5A First Round Friday
Muhlenberg at Selinsgrove ( 7pm)
Boys 2A First Round Saturday
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
Boys 3A First Round Saturday
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
PIAA HS Basketball Girls
Girls 2A First Round Friday
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round Friday
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
Girls Class A First Round Saturday
Lourdes Regional at Susquehanna (3pm)
Meadowbrook Christian vs Nativity BVM (6pm at St John Neumann)
High Point Baptist at St John Neumann (7:30pm)
Girls Quad A First Round Saturday
Valley View at Jersey Shore (4pm) Trinity at Central Columbia (4pm)
