MAN WHO CRASHED TRUCK WITH A TODDLER AND FLED, ARRESTED
A Williamsport man is facing felony charges after police say he crashed a pickup truck with a three-year-old child inside and fled the scene. Officers say 30-year-old Roland Alexander Zerbe struck two parked vehicles on the 700 block of Fifth Avenue, then ran to a nearby home with the child. Police say the girl was in the front passenger seat without a safety seat and had a scratch on her face and marks consistent with a seatbelt. Zerbe later admitted he fled because his license was suspended for a DUI. He was charged with felony endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses and released on 15-thousand dollars bail.
ELDERLY MAN ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTS NURSE AND STAFF MEMBERS
An 83-year-old Sunbury man is accused of assaulting hospital workers at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Union County. State police say the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. March 6 in Kelly Township. According to investigators, William Wayne Gabel had been acting aggressively throughout the day and was placed under close supervision. Troopers say when a nurse entered the room to assist him with a urinal, Gabel allegedly attacked her after she refused to help him urinate. Police say two other staff members who came into the room were also assaulted. State police at Milton filed the charges.
WOMEN VETERAN LICENSE PLATES AVAILABLE IN PA
As Pennsylvania marks Women’s History Month, state officials are encouraging drivers to support women veterans by purchasing special license plates. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs says the plates recognize the service of women who served in the military and help fund programs that assist more than 62-thousand women veterans across the state. PennDOT offers several versions of the women veterans plate, including options for cars and motorcycles. Officials say fifteen dollars from each special fund plate goes to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund, which supports organizations that provide housing, essential goods and services for veterans in need.
FREE CULINARY MEDICINE CLASSES AT GEISINGER THIS SUMMER
Geisinger is offering free culinary medicine classes this summer in Selinsgrove and online. The program blends cooking skills with nutrition science to help people build healthier eating habits. Led by a registered dietitian, the classes cover meal planning, portion sizes, label reading and kitchen safety. Registration for the 2026 sessions is now open at geisinger-dot-org-slash-cooking.
FIRE DESTROYS FORMER BUILDING SUPPLY IN MOUNT CARMEL
A large commercial building in Mount Carmel was heavily damaged by fire Sunday night. Crews were called around 8:16 p.m. to the former Columbia Building Supply on the 100 block of South Spruce Street, where firefighters arrived to find heavy flames. During the blaze, part of the structure collapsed, sending cinder blocks, metal and other debris into the street. Firefighters from several communities poured thousands of gallons of water onto the fire while working to protect nearby homes. One neighboring house suffered exterior fire damage and another had heat damage. No injuries were immediately reported.
EMAILS SHOW BOARD MEMBER COMPLAINED ABOUT JERSEY SHORE SHOW CASTING
Internal documents show a Jersey Shore Area School District board member raised concerns that led to a weeks-long pause of the high school musical. Records indicate School Board Vice President Harry Brungard questioned casting a female student in a male lead role in “The Pirates of Penzance,” after a male actor was unable to participate. The high school principal warned that interfering with casting could be discriminatory. The dispute was ultimately resolved in early February after the production was modified by removing an implied wedding scene.
WINDY CONDITIONS BROUGHT ABOUT OUTAGES
Strong winds across central Pennsylvania knocked out power for some residents as gusts swept through the region Friday and Saturday. Utility crews worked to restore service as conditions improved. Weather observers say wind gusts at Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove reached between 33 and 35 miles per hour. Other areas saw stronger winds, including a 43 mile per hour gust in Williamsport. Harrisburg recorded winds up to 48 miles per hour, while State College reported a peak gust of 46.
PRESENTATION ON REGIONAL ANTHRACITE COAL PHOTOS
A presentation featuring historic photos of the Anthracite coal region will take place next week in Kulpmont. The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance says photographer Mike Molesevich will share images from Centralia, Shamokin, Mount Carmel and nearby communities on March 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the West End Fire Company on Maple Street. Organizers say Molesevich began photographing coal region sites in the 1970s. The presentation will also be streamed online through Zoom.
SPORTS
PIAA State Semifinals
Girls Triple A
Hughesville vs Holy Redeemer in Hazleton at 6pm
Winner goes to championship game in Hershey Thursday night at 6
Boys Quad A
Lewisburg vs Devon Prep in Hazelton at 730pm
Winner goes to championship game in Hershey Thursday night at 8
Girls Double A
Southern Columbia vs Berlin Brothers Valley at Penns Valley HS, Spring Mills at 7pm
Winner goes to championship game in Hershey Thursday at 12noon
NASCAR
* Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
* Hamlin overcame an early speeding penalty and drove from 31st through the field in a fairly dominating win for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota.
* He led a race-high 134 laps.
1st – Denny Hamlin 2nd – Chase Elliot 3rd – William Byron 4th – Christopher Bell 5th – Ty Gibbs
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Miami of Ohio enters March Madness with a 31–1 record but was still given an 11 seed and must play SMU in the First Four. Duke earned the top overall seed, with Arizona, Michigan and defending champion Florida also receiving number-one seeds. Despite one of the best records in the country, Miami now gets its chance to prove itself on the court like the rest of the tournament field.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
(Midwest Region 1st four) UMBC vs Howard 6:40pm truTV
(West Region 1st Four) Texas vs NC State 9:15pm truTV
NBA
Thunder 116 Timberwolves 103
Mavericks 130 Cavaliers 120
Raptors 119 Pistons 108
Bucks 134 Pacers 123
76ers 109 Trail Blazers 103
Knicks 110 Warriors 107
Kings 116 Jazz 111
NBA Tonight
Magic vs Hawks 7pm Peacock /NBCSN
Warriors vs Wizards 7pm
Trail Blazers vs Nets 7:30pm
Suns vs Celtics 7:30pm
Lakers vs Rockets 9:30pm Peacock/NBCSN
Spurs vs Clippers 10pm Peaock/NBCSNxtra
NHL
Jets 3 Blues 2
Senators 7 Sharks 4
Ducks 4 Canadiens 3
Maple Leafs 4 Wild 2
Oilers 3 Predators 1
Kraken 6 Panthers 2
NHL Tonight
Bruins vs Devils 7pm ESPN
Kings vs Rangers 7pm ESPN+
Mammoth vs Stars 8pm ESPN+
Penguins vs Avalanche 9:30pm ESPN
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