WILLIAMSPORT WOMAN SKIPS TRIAL, ARRESTED WITH A WARRANT Authorities have issued a warrant for a Williamsport woman accused of failing to appear as a witness in a homicide trial. Prosecutors say Britney Marie Taylor ignored a subpoena to testify in the case against Dawud Rogers, who was charged in the 2016 shooting death of William Michael Blackwell. The trial later ended in a mistrial, and Taylor now faces a misdemeanor absconds charge for not appearing in court.
NATURAL GAS OFFICIALS WANT 90 WELLS IN LOYALSOCK STATE FOREST
A recent public hearing drew sharp debate over a proposal to drill for natural gas in Loyalsock State Forest. A representative of the Marcellus Shale Coalition urged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to approve Pennsylvania General Energy’s plan for up to 90 wells on Jacoby Mountain, citing jobs and environmental stewardship. According to the Sun Gazette, residents, conservation groups, and outdoor advocates warned drilling could permanently harm forests, wildlife, and exceptional-quality waterways, calling it the wrong project in the wrong place.
CLINTON COUNTY FIRE CHIEF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CREDENTIAL
For the first time in Clinton County history, a fire chief has earned a prestigious statewide credential. The Lock Haven Fire Department says Chief Tyler Wooding has completed the Pennsylvania Fire Service Credentialing Program, a rigorous evaluation of leadership and professional experience. Only 43 chiefs statewide have achieved the credential, marking a milestone for both the department and the community it serves.
TROUT UNLIMITED TO HOLD PROGRAM ABOUT PA STREAM HABITAT PROGRESS
A look back at 20 years of stream habitat improvement in Pennsylvania is the focus of an upcoming Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter meeting in Williamsport. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Stream Habitat Section Chief Mark Sausser will explain how restoration practices have evolved and improved statewide. The public meeting is set for February 18th. Get details at susquehannatu.com
TROOPER SHOOTS DOG DURING WELFARE CHECK
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a welfare check that ended with a trooper shooting a dog in Clinton County. Police say the incident happened January 26 at a home on Renovo Road in Allison Township after concerns were raised about a student’s safety. Troopers say a juvenile opened the door and a dog attacked, injuring a trooper’s hand and leg. One shot was fired, killing the dog. The juvenile was not hurt. The trooper was treated at UPMC Lock Haven, and an internal investigation is underway.
CALIFORNIA MAN EXTRIDITED TO PA FOR EMAIL AND PHONE THREATS
A California man extradited to Snyder County is being held without bail after authorities say he made repeated threats by phone and email against a Geisinger nurse and several local law enforcement officials. Prosecutors say Daniel Bozin was flown from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania to face felony stalking and retaliation charges, along with new misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and harassment. A judge denied bail, citing continued fear among victims, and a preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 23.
LEGISLATION GUIDES HOW TO PLUG OIL AND GAS WELLS IN PA
The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Gene Yaw of Loyalsock Township to improve how abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells are plugged in Pennsylvania. The legislation clarifies standards for how deep contractors must clean out old wells before sealing them, a change supporters say will reduce delays and help the state fully use nearly 400 million dollars in federal funding. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
MIFFLINBURG SPUD FEST LIBRARY FUNDRAISER IS IN MARCH
Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg is bringing back its popular Spud Fest To-Go fundraiser on Friday, March 13. Meals include a hearty baked potato with multiple topping options, plus a drink and dessert, with all proceeds supporting library programs and services. Tickets must be purchased in advance by March 6, online at bit.ly/HerrSpudFest, in person at the library, or by calling 570-966-0831.
SPORTS
PIAA Boys HS Basketball
Wellsboro 55 Central Columbia 50
Warrior Run 81 Danville 45
Central Mtn 62 Midd-West 51
South Wmspt 55 Muncy 48
Towanda 53 NP Mansfield 41
Girls HS Basketball
Mt Carmel 41 Northwest 29
Bloomsburg 44 South Williamsport 17
Shikellamy 63 So Columbia 35
Troy 46 Wellsboro 17
Danville 48 Warrior Run 21
Mdwbrk Chr. 33 Millville 27
Central Col 54 Milton 26
NCAA Men’s Basketball
St John’s 87 Xavier 82
Louisville 118 NC State 77
Kansas 82 Arizona 78
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
Purdue vs Nebraska 7pm FS1
North Carolina Miami 7pm ESPN
Virginia vs Florida State 7pm ESPNU
Vanderbilt vs Auburn 7pm SEC Net
BYU vs Baylor 7pm ESPN2
Wisconsin vs Illinois 8pm Peacock
Houston vs Utah 9pm ESPN2
Duke vs Pitt 9pm ESPN
Washington State vs Gonzaga 11pm ESPN2
NBA
Pistons 110 Hornets 104
Nets 123 Bulls 115
Jazz 115 Heat 111
Magic 118 Bucks 99
Timberwolves 138 Hawks 116
Cavaliers 119 Nuggets 117
Warriors 114 Grizzlies 113
Thunder 119 Lakers 110
Trail Blazers 135 76ers 118
NBA Tonight
Pacers vs Knicks 7:30pm
Clippers vs Rockets 8pm NBAtv
Mavericks vs Suns 9pm
Spurs vs Lakers 10:30pm NBAtv
Olympics News
Downhill Skiing
* Lindsey Vonn said Monday in a social media that she suffered a complex tibia fracture “that will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” when she crashed in the downhill Sunday, racing despite having torn the ACL in her left knee nine days earlier in another crash.
* Vonn said her right arm hooked in the gate causing the crash and it had nothing to do with previous injuries.
USA Women’s Hockey
* Women’s Olympic hockey saw powerhouse performances yesterday, with both Team USA and Canada earning convincing wins to stay atop the standings. Attention now turns to the next round of matchups, including the highly anticipated USA-Canada showdown at 2:10pm today.
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