CHARGES FOR TWO LOCAL DRUG DEALERS
A Williamsport drug arrest has led to charges against a second suspected dealer. Police say 38-year-old Shawna Hockman was taken into custody after detectives seized 133 grams of MDMA, methamphetamine, crack cocaine and packaging materials from a Park Avenue home. According to North Central PA dot com, after her arrest, investigators say Hockman cooperated and helped set up a recorded meeting with her alleged supplier, 32-year-old Jerome Williams. Williams is now charged with drug delivery and related offenses and is free on $50,000 unsecured bail. Hockman faces similar charges.
MORE LAWSUITS FOR MOUNT CARMEL OFFICERS
A sixth federal lawsuit has been filed in connection to civil rights violations by former Mount Carmel Borough police officers. The suit alleges Gary Updike died in 2024 from injuries suffered during a 2020 arrest, claiming he was beaten unconscious inside the police station. Three former officers are already serving federal prison sentences for excessive force and conspiracy. The lawsuit seeks more than one million dollars in damages from the officers and the borough.
FLOURIDE COULD BE REMOVED FROM SELISGROVE WATER SUPPLY
Selinsgrove Borough Council has voted to remove fluoride from the municipal water system. In a 5-2 decision Monday night, council approved beginning the process following a public hearing and new state requirements that would mandate daily monitoring and roughly $40,000 in equipment upgrades. Retired dentist John Lazur urged officials to reconsider, calling fluoride a “safety net” that reduces cavities, especially for low-income families. The borough must now seek approval from the Department of Environmental Protection, a process expected to take about six months.
APPALACHIAN ART CONTEST IN MARYLAND GALLERY
Pennsylvania artists and photographers are invited to showcase their work in the Appalachian Nature Art and Photography Competition at the Arcadian Gallery in downtown Cumberland, Maryland. Adults 18 and older can submit two-dimensional art or photos highlighting Appalachian landscapes and wildlife. More than $2,000 in prizes will be awarded. The deadline to enter is April 7th at arcadiangallery.com.
PA MAN ARRESTED FOR TYING WOMAN TO A CHAIR, STEALING FROM HER
A man from Reading, PA, is jailed after police say he tied a woman to a chair at gunpoint inside a Shamokin apartment. Investigators allege 31-year-old Ryan Allen Fishkin used rope to restrain Jennifer Conover, pointed a 9-millimeter handgun at her and took her cell phone and a $3,000 lottery ticket. Conover was later freed, and Fishkin was taken into custody that evening. He faces charges including kidnapping, robbery and illegal possession of a firearm, and is being held on $250,000 cash bail.
SENTENCING FOR SHAMOKIN MAN WHO LED POLICE ON TWO PURSUITS
A Shamokin man has been sentenced for two police pursuits in 2023. Northumberland County Judge Paige Rosini ordered 30-year-old Cody Glosek to serve six months of house arrest and five years of probation after convictions for felony flight, resisting arrest and DUI. One incident involved crashing his Ford Focus into a utility pole along Route 125 near Gowen City before fleeing into a cornfield. Weeks later, he led Shamokin police on another chase and scuffled with officers. Glosek also received a license suspension and fines.
SINKHOLE OPENS IN WILLIAMSPORT
A small sinkhole forced the closure of part of Baldwin Street in Williamsport Monday afternoon. Public Works crews and city firefighters responded around 2:45 p.m. after the hole was discovered just north of Charlotte Street. Officials say the sinkhole, measuring roughly six feet deep and several feet across, was likely caused by a cracked underground pipe. Workers placed a temporary steel plate over the opening and shut down the road. Crews with the Williamsport Municipal Water and Sanitary Authority is on track to replace the damaged pipe section.
MODERN RUSSIA PRESENTATION ON ZOOM
Susquehanna University’s Institute for Lifelong Learning will host a presentation on modern Russia Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Degenstein Theater. Historian Joe Staggers will explore 21st-century Russia, including the rise of Vladimir Putin and the country’s renewed imperial ambitions. For more information on joining the call, contact 570-372-4354.
SPORTS
PIAA BoyS HS Basketball Friday 3/6
Coventry Christian vs. Sullivan County – 6:00 PM – Williamsport HS
Big Spring vs. Lewisburg – 7:00 PM – Lewisburg
North Penn-Liberty vs. York Country Day – 7:00 PM – York College
Valley View vs. Montoursville – 7:00 PM – Montoursville
Mount Carmel vs. Bishop McDevitt – 7:00 PM – Bishop McDevitt
Bonner-Prendie vs. Selinsgrove – 7:00 PM – Selinsgrove
Lourdes Regional vs. Bethlehem Catholic – 7:30 PM – Easton MS
PIAA Girls HS Basketball Friday 3/6
Northwest Area vs. Mountain View – 6:00 PM – Lakeland HS
Holy Redeemer vs. Loyalsock– 7:00 PM – Loyalsock
Mount Carmel vs. Dunmore – 7:00 PM – Dunmore
Wyoming Seminary College Prep vs. Muncy – 7:00 PM – Muncy
Southern Columbia vs. Williams Valley – 7:00 PM – Williams Valley
Troy vs. Cambria Heights – 7:00 PM – Cambria Heights
Columbia vs. Hughesville – 7:30 PM – Williamsport HS
NCAA Men’s Basketball
Duke 93 NC State 64
Arizona 73 Iowa State 57
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
Clemson vs (17)UNC 7pm ESPN
Georgetown vs (18)St John’s 7pm Peacock
Oregon vs (11)Illinois 9pm Peacock
(14)Kansas vs Arizona St 9pm FS1
NBA
Rockets 123 Wizards 118
Celtics 108 Bucks 81
Nuggets 128 Jazz 125
Clippers 114 Warriors 101
NBA Tonight
Nets vs Heat 7:30pm
Knicks vs Raptors 7:30pm
Spurs vs 76ers 8pm NBC/Peacock
Suns vs Kings 11pm NBC/Peacock
NHL
Blue Jackets 5 Rangers 4
Flyers 3 Maple Leafs 2
Stars 6 Canucks 1
Kraken 2 Hurricanes 1
Avalanche 4 Kings 2
NHL Tonight
Penguins vs Bruins 7pm ESPN+
Golden Knights vs Sabres 7pm ESPN+
Panthers vs Devils 7pm TNT/HBO Max
Mammoth vs Capitals 7pm ESPN+
Lightning vs Wild 9:30pm TNT/HBOMax
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