SHOTS FIRED IN MOUNT CARMEL
Route 54 was closed for a few hours last night after police say shots were fired around the 300 block of Colonial Avenue around 10pm. According to the News Item, Mount Carmel police responded to the area and removed a male and female from the residence there. They hung caution tape around a vehicle at the scene and continued the investigation outside of the home, but no injuries were reported. Colonial Avenue reopened after midnight.
TWO MEN STOLE CASH FROM ATM USING MALWARE
Police are seeking two men who stole over 48 thousand dollars from an ATM machine November 7th in Loyalsock Township. According to state police at Montoursville, two Hispanic males broke into the drive-thru ATM at Service 1st Federal Credit Union on Westminster Drive between 11pm and 4:30am. Police say the suspects in a silver Toyota Corolla pulled up to the machine and used malware to cause the ATM to dispense the cash, called “jackpotting”. If you have information about the theft or the suspects contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.
NEW POTATO PRODUCTS AT FARM SHOW IN 2025
Potato donuts are coming to the PA Farm Show. According to North Central PA dot com, in addition to fresh cut fries with cheese bacon & ranch, the Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers will also offer three flavors of the fresh potato donuts at the 109th annual event. They will be available at PCPG’s stand located near the 1000 pound butter sculpture at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The PCPG is a non-profit organization serving as a vital link between the state’s potato growers and buyers. The Farm show runs from January 4th through the 11th this year. Get information farm show dot org.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING IN PENNSDALE
The traditional Pennsdale Friends Meeting annual candlelight Carol sing will take place Sunday, December 22nd at 8pm at the Pennsdale Quaker meeting house. According to pennsdale friends meeting dot org, the tradition began over 75 years ago when the Nicholson family gathered outside the church to sing carols for Christmas and many friends joined them, eventually moving indoors and becoming a public event to which the entire community is now invited. The 225-year-old meeting house is located at 443 Village Road in Pennsdale.
PAROLEE SEEN ON TRAIL CAMERA WITH GUN
A 24 year old man was apprehended by police after he was seen on a trail camera holding a shotgun in late November moments before he allegedly stole it. According to State police at Towanda, parolee Darrin Stroud, was seen holding the weapon on the images from the camera and witnesses said he posseeed the gun and shot at crows while out on the trail. Stroud was charged December 9th and is being charged with first-degree felony prohibited possession of a firearm. He is being held on $150,000 monetary bail.
TWO ALARM FIRE IN DUNNSTABLE TOWNSHIP
A carport in Dunnstable Township burned down December 12th in a two alarm fire. According to the Lock Haven Express, multiple companies responded to the blaze at 231 Elk Lane, and command closed down nearby Plum Run Road as crews worked to extinguish the blaze. Despite the cold temperatures the firefighters got the incident under control even though the structure was a complete loss.
VICTIM IN MUNCY VALLEY HOUSE FIRE IDENTIFIED
The Muncy Valley man who died in a house fire this week has been identified by the Sullivan County Coroner. According to the Sun Gazette, 60 year old Curtis Armstrong was found after firefighters worked to knock down the fire at the man’s home on Champion Hill Road in Davidson Township Tuesday morning at around 2:15am. Multiple companies responded to the blaze that destroyed the home, the first floor collapsing as crews arrived on the scene. Armstrong’s body was discovered in the home around 7am. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
LYCO PAINT THE PLOW WINNER ANNOUNCED
PennDOT has named the Lycoming County winner in their seasonal Paint the Plow contest, a statewide outreach aimed at promoting winter driving safety and fostering appreciation for high school art programs. According to PennDOT, Montgomery Junior/Senior High School won the region’s contest, which was determined by a panel of judges. It depicts a family of polar bears traveling through snow and ice on one side of the V plow, the other side depicts the school’s mascot. The painted plow will be on display all year at PennDOT’s Lycoming County Maintenance Office, located at 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville. Get information on PennDOT’s winter preparations and additional winter-driving resources for motorists at pa.gov/agencies, under Department of Transportation.
SPORTS
PIAA HS
Boys Basketball
Muncy 61 St John Neumann 54
Warrior Run 72 Lewisburg 70
South Wmspt 66 Montgomery 63
Jersey Shore 70 Milton 30
Central Mntn 73 Loyalsock 57
Sullivan Co. 62 CMVT 44
Girls Basketball
Hughesville 78 Shikellamy 73
Jersey Shore 48 Mount Carmel 24
Cow. Valley 57 NP Mansfield 56 /OT
Boys Wrestling
Montgomery 42 Hughesville 25
Central Mountain 38 Mifflin County 22
NHL
Red Wings 6 Flyers 4
Maple Leafs 5 Stars 3
Panthers 6 Wild 1
Utah 3 Canucks 2
Ducks 3 Jets 2
NHL Tonight
Devils vs Blue Jackets 7pm
Kings vs Flyers 7:30pm Hulu
Penguins vs Predators 8pm ESPN+
Bruins vs Oilers 9pm ESPN+
NBA Tonight
Thunder vs Magic 7pm TNT
Bulls vs Celtics 7:30pm
Nets vs Raptors 7:30pm
Warriors vs Grizzlies 8pm
Knicks vs Timberwolves 9:30pm TNT
Lakers vs Kings 10pm
NFL Thursday Night Football
Broncos vs Chargers 8:15pm PrimeVid
NFL Saturday
Texans vs Chiefs 1pm NBC/Peacock
Steelers vs Ravens 4:30pm FOX
The NCAA women’s volleyball final four features two Pennsylvania teams, Penn State and Pitt. The national semifinals are Thursday in Louisville, with the hometown Cardinals facing the Panthers at 6:30p.m., followed by Nebraska and the Nittany Lions. Both on ESPN. The national championship is this Sunday at 3 p.m. on ABC.
College FOOTBALL
In Selinsgrove, the Susquehanna River Hawks are looking to make football history when they travel to Illinois to take on North Central, in their first Division 3 national semifinal appearance since 1991. Kick off Saturday at 3:30p.m., streaming on ESPN +.
