PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT IN SHAMOKIN
Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and a Dodge van in the Shamokin area. According to the News Item, the crash happened around 6:30 Wednesday night near the Sunbury Street Playground at Sunbury and North Franklin streets. Police shut down part of Route 61 while they investigated. Witnesses say the vehicle occupants were not hurt but were concerned for the male pedestrian. A man was taken into custody at the scene, though police have not released any details.
ISURANCE FOR SOME COMMISSIONERS ABOLISHED
Commissioners voted to abolish their insurance coverage by majority vote, effective immediately, during a recent heated meeting in Coal Township. According to the News Item, the three-to-one vote followed debate over the lack of formal authorization for the benefits and concerns that more than four-hundred-thousand dollars in taxpayer money had been spent over several years. Supporters said the township can’t afford the cost, while the lone dissenting commissioner defended the coverage as necessary at the time.
BODY CAMERAS COMING FOR UNION COUNTY JAIL OFFICERS
Correctional officers at the Union County Jail will soon be equipped with body cameras. Warden Ryan Boatman says the county plans to purchase ten new cameras to be used during transports and hospital duty, providing both video and audio. The proposal, which still requires county approval, is aimed at protecting officers and detainees and aligning the jail with practices expected to become standard in correctional facilities.
RARE WHISKEY LOTTERY DEADLINE FRIDAY
Pennsylvania whiskey fans have a shot at some of the rarest bottles on the market. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is holding a limited-release lottery featuring more than 1,400 bottles from the Pappy Van Winkle line, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and E.H. Taylor. State residents and licensees have until 5 p.m. Friday to enter online at FWGS dot com. Winners will be randomly selected and allowed to purchase one bottle, with pickup at Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores.
CONTINUANCE ISSUED FOR SUSPECT WHO RAN OVER WOMAN
The defense attorney for a Montoursville man accused of intentionally running over a woman has requested more time to review evidence in the case. According to the Daily Item, a Union County judge granted the continuance Tuesday for 21-year-old Caleb Daniels, who is charged in a July incident at a McDonald’s parking lot in Kelly Township. Daniels faces attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges and remains free on fifty-thousand dollars cash bail as a new court date is pending.
MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZELMENT TO FACE SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIAL FIRST
A criminal case involving the theft of eight-hundred-seventy-thousand dollars from the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is being postponed while the defendant faces separate sexual assault charges. According to the Daily Item, 44 year-old Timothy Dowhower of Mifflinburg is scheduled for trial in March on counts including aggravated indecent assault and corruption of minors, with prosecutors saying the theft case tied to his former role as marketing director will move forward once that trial is complete.
OFFICIALS QUICKLY HIRED TO HANDLE PAYROLL IN MUNCY TWP
Muncy Township supervisors say they were trying to meet payroll for police and road crews this week following the sudden departure of the township’s office manager. According to the Sun Gazette, the board hired former Lycoming County controller Krista Rogers as temporary secretary treasurer, along with a payroll service. The meetings sparked controversy over public comment and advertising requirements under state open meetings law.
ANNUAL ICE FESTIVAL COMING BACK TO LEWISBURG
Downtown Lewisburg is gearing up for winter fun as the Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival returns February sixth through eighth. The three-day event features ice sculptures, family activities, live entertainment, and downtown shopping, with highlights including ice carving, the Frosty Five K, and the Polar Bear Plunge. Full details are available at lewisburgpa dot com slash ice dash festival.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Boys Basketball
Montoursville 62 Milton 26
Cntrl Col 59 Mt Carmel 49
Shikellamy 59 Jersey Shore 56
Lewisburg 70 Danville 47
Muncy 63 Columbia Montour 22
Selinsgrove 81 Central Mtn 55
South Wmspt 86 Northwest 23
Sullivan Co 58 Bucktail 38
Girls Basketball
Central Col 48 Hughesville 42
Troy 45 Wellsboro 16
NP Mansfield 43 Towanda 41
Selinsgrove 41 Central Mtn 35
Canton 53 Williamson 17
NCAA Basketball
Texas 80 Vanderbilt 64
Illinois 79 Northwestern 68
Stanford 95 NC 90
Texas Tech 88 Utah 74
Arkansas 108 SC 74
Purdue 79 Iowa 72
Ole Miss 97 Georgia 95
Michigan 82 Washington 72
Duke 71 California 56
BYU 76 TCU 70
NCAA Basketball Tonight
Gonzaga vs Washington State 10pm CBSSN
NCAA Football News
Penn State running back and 1994 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ki-Jana Carter, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. Carter will be inducted this December in Las Vegas.
NBA
Raptors 115 Pacers 101
Cavaliers 133 76ers 107
Bulls 128 Jazz 126
Pelicans 116 Nets 113
Nuggets 118 Mavericks 109
Kings 112 Knicks 101
Clippers 119 Wizards 105
NBA Tonight
Grizzlies vs Magic 2pm PrimeVid
Suns vs Pistons 7pm
Celtics vs Heat 7:30pm
Thunder vs Rockets 7:30pm
Bucks vs Spurs 8pm
Knicks vs Warriors 10pm PrimeVid
Hornets vs Lakers 10:30pm
NHL
Devils 3 Kraken 2
Sabres 5 Flyers 2
Senators 8 Rangers 4
Golden Knights 3 Kings 2
NHL Tonight
Canadiens vs Sabres 7pm ESPN+
Flyers vs Penguins 7pm ESPN
Sharks vs Capitals 7pm ESPN+
Canucks vs Blue Jackets 7pm ESPN+
Kraken vs Bruins 8pm ESPN+
Islanders vs Oilers 9pm ESPN+
Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights 9:30pm ESPN
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