TWO SNYDER COUNTY RESIDENTS ARRESTED FOR DEALING NARCOTICS
Two Snyder County residents are facing multiple felony drug charges after a state grand jury indictment. According to North Central PA dot com, prosecutors say Joseph Kern of Beaver Springs and Jodi Garrison of Beavertown ran a long-term drug operation involving methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and other narcotics, often trading drugs for labor or goods. Investigators say multiple witnesses described buying drugs or performing work in exchange for them. Both remain jailed in Snyder County Prison and are scheduled for preliminary hearings today.
DEFENDENTS IN COURT OVER MINK FARM RELEASE
A high-profile animal release case returns to a Northumberland County courtroom today as two out-of-state defendants appear for a pre-trial hearing. Prosecutors accuse Christopher Legere and Cara Mitrano of releasing 683 mink from the Richard H. Stahl and Sons Fur Farm in 2024, a move that farm owners say caused more than 164-thousand dollars in losses. While a judge has dismissed one eco-terrorism charge and several misdemeanors, both defendants remain free on bail as the case continues.
ONE ADVERSE OPINION FOR CITY AUDIT
The City of Williamsport has received a largely clean audit for 2024, though issues remain tied to missing records from the Williamsport Parking Authority. According to the Sun gazette, independent auditors reported no major misstatements in city operations, but issued an adverse opinion because the parking authority was not included in the financials. City leaders say the report reflects progress under Derek Slaughter as the city works toward financial stability and prepares for future borrowing needs.
SHAPIRO OUTLINES BUDGET PROPOSAL
Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled his 2026–27 state budget proposal, a 53.2-billion-dollar plan he says is balanced, raises no taxes, and delivers long-term stability. Speaking to the General Assembly, Shapiro renewed his push to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, fund more police officers, expand violence-prevention programs, and invest in agriculture and workforce development. The proposal also includes plans to regulate skill games and legalize adult-use cannabis, moves Shapiro says could generate hundreds of millions in new revenue for the state.
STATE DISMISSES HOMICIDE CASE AFTER JURY SELECTION ISSUEA deadly Tioga County crash case is heading back to court after a state appeals ruling. According to the Sun Gazette, a Superior Court panel has thrown out the vehicular homicide conviction against former state trooper Michael J. Brown, citing errors in a juror questionnaire that affected jury selection. Brown was convicted in 2024 in the 2023 Route 6 crash that killed Troy teacher and mother of three Christine Woodward, and a new trial has now been ordered on that charge.
AMBULANCE VAN OVERTURNS IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
An ambulance van carrying an elderly patient overturned Monday morning in Union Township, Schuylkill County. Emergency crews say the van slid into a snow ditch on Aristes Road around 11 o’clock and came to rest on its side. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and rescued the patient and an aide, with one person flown to a hospital for further treatment. State police at Frackville are investigating the crash.
CLOSED REST AREAS ALONG I-80 IN CLINTON COUNTY OPEN TODAY
PennDOT says a rest area along Interstate 80 in Clinton County is set to reopen this week after months of construction. The eastbound and westbound rest areas near mile marker 194 will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday after upgrades to water, sewage, and plumbing systems were installed there. Officials say all facilities will be fully operational, with additional site improvements completed to enhance safety and accessibility for travelers.
GEISINGER LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR ELDER LIFE PROGRAM
Geisinger is now accepting applications for its Hospital Elder Life Program, a volunteer initiative supporting hospitalized patients age 65 and older. The program, known as HELP, is expanding to include adults 18 and older and offers specialized training to assist with mobility, education, and social engagement. Applications for the summer 2026 session are open now through Geisinger.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Girls Basketball
Loyalsock 50 Bloomsburg 19
Central Col. 64 Lewisburg 34
Shikellamy 62 Central Mtn 25
So Columbia 53 Warrior Run 28
Danville 39 Selinsgrove 34
Hughesville 41 Mt Carmel 24
PIAA HS Boys Wrestling
Benton 51 Hughesville 17
State College 45 Selinsgrove 24
NFL Pro Bowl
NFC 66 AFC 52
NCAA Men’s Basketball
UConn 92 Xavier 60
Duke 67 Boston College 49
Virginia 67 Pitt 47
St John’s 68 DePaul 56
Tennessee 84 Ole Miss 66
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
Notre Dame vs Louisville 7pm ESPN2
Northwestern vs Illinois 9pm BTN
BYU vs Oklahoma 9pm FS1
Gonzaga vs Portland 10pm
Clemson vs Stanford 10pm ACCNet
NBA
Pistons 124 Nuggets 121
Jazz 131 Pacers 122
Knicks 132 Wizards 101
Lakers 125 Nets 109
Celtics 110 Mavericks 100
Bucks 131 Bulls 115
Thunder 128 Magic 92
76ers 113 Warriors 94
Suns 130 Trail Blazers 125
NBA Tonight
Nuggets vs Knicks 7pm ESPN
Celtics vs Rockets 8pm
Thunder vs Spurs 9:30pm ESPN
Cavaliers vs Clippers 120:30pm
NHL
Blue Jackets 3 Devils 0
Flyers 4 Capitals 2
Hurricanes 4 Senators 3
Lightning 4 Sabres 3
Islanders 5 Penguins 4 /OT
Maple Leafs 5 Oilers 2
Ducks 4 Kraken 2
NHL Tonight
Bruins vs Panthers 7pm TNT/HBO
Blackhawks vs Blue Jackets 7pm ESPN+
Canadiens vs Jets 7pm ESPN+
Wild vs Predators 8pm ESPN+
Red Wings vs Mammoth 9pm ESPN+
Blues vs Stars 9:30pm TNT/HBOMax
Canucks vs Golden Knights 10pm ESPN+
Kraken vs Kings 10pm ESPN+
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
* A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show in 1989 with another Doberman, named Indy.
* 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds were at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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