STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
Pennsylvania State Police at Montoursville are searching for a suspect after a possible armed robbery. Just after 6 a.m. Tuesday in Wolf Township, a robbery was reported to Troopers who say a McDonald’s employee making a bank deposit near the Hughesville restaurant was approached by a thin-built man in a black hoodie who claimed he had a knife and demanded the money bag. The suspect fled on foot toward Boak Avenue. Police say there is no immediate threat to the public, and anyone with information is asked to call state police at 570-368-5700.
NEW CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Eric Beiter has been selected as the new president of Williamsport City Council following a vote at council’s reorganizational meeting. According to the Sun Gazette, councilman Vincent Pulizzi was chosen as vice president, while Jonah Milliken was sworn in after a hard-fought campaign. Beiter, who retained his seat after a tied election in November, thanked council members for their confidence and said he looks forward to leading the body in the year ahead. Council’s first regular meeting is Thursday night at seven.
PENNDOT WORKING ON LIGHTING PROJECT THIS WEEK
Motorists in Lycoming County are advised of a lighting repair project scheduled this week on Interstate 180 in Montoursville. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will be repairing lights at the Route 87 on and off ramps today between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. All work will take place on the shoulders, and no traffic impacts are expected. Drivers are urged to use caution in the work zone, and roadway conditions are available anytime at 511PA dot com.
CHURCH PAYS LUNCH DEBT FOR DANVILLE SCHOOLS
Students and families in the Danville Area School District are starting the new year with a clean slate when it comes to school lunch debt. Christ Memorial Episcopal Church donated more than 34 hundred dollars to the district, covering all outstanding student meal balances. Superintendent Molly Nied called the donation a generous Christmas gift that brings relief to local families. The district confirms all student’s lunch account debts have now been fully cleared.
STATE PRISON FOR MAN WHO CAUSED OVERDOSE DEATH
A Lycoming County man has been sentenced to state prison for his role in a fatal overdose case and a string of other crimes. Alex DeJesus pleaded no contest to charges tied to a 2019 overdose death in Loyalsock Township and guilty to multiple additional offenses. State police say DeJesus sold heroin that led to the death of 36-year-old Teresa Holtzman, who later died at UPMC Williamsport from mixed drug toxicity. A judge sentenced DeJesus to 44 to 92 months in prison, plus probation and fines, giving him credit for time already served.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT CASE HELD FOR COURT
A Muncy Creek Township man is being held for court following a reported domestic assault last month. State police say 34-year-old Casey Stidfole is charged with felony strangulation, simple assault, and harassment after allegedly choking and headbutting a woman during a disturbance December 19th. The victim told troopers she feared for her life. Stidfole was arraigned before Denise Dieter, initially jailed, later released on $20,000 bail.
MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR POP UP CLINIC IN MARCH
Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers for a free pop-up clinic coming to Bellefonte at the end of March. The March 28th and 29th clinic at Bald Eagle Area Middle and High School will provide no-cost dental, vision, and medical care to those in need. Organizers are seeking medical professionals as well as general support volunteers for setup, overnight parking assistance, and teardown. Anyone interested can learn more or sign up at ramusa.org slash volunteer.
COAT AND SHOE GIVEAWAY IN NORTHUMBERLAND THIS MONTH
Union-Snyder Community Action Agency and W&L Subaru are teaming up to help keep local kids warm this winter with a free clothing giveaway. New coats, shoes, and socks for youth in need will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 17, at the dealership on Point Township Drive in Northumberland. Organizers say children must be preregistered and present to receive items. Register online at tinyurL.com/opwarm2026.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Girls Basketball
So Columbia 41 Mt Carmel 38
Cntrl Columbia 62 Montoursville 22
Hughesville 60 Bloomsburg 20
Muncy 36 Millville 7
Sullivan Co 40 South Wmspt 34
Loyalsock 48 Warrior Run 12
Mifflinburg 43 Shamokin 41
Jersey Shore 59 Central Mtn 49
Selinsgrove 53 Midd-West 37
Northwest 52 St John Neumann 19
Milton 30 Lewisburg 25
NBA
Cavaliers 120 Pacers 116
Wizards 120 Magic 112
Grizzlies 106 Spurs 105
Timberwolves 122 Heat 94
Lakers 111 Pelicans 103
Mavericks 100 Kings 98
NBA Tonight
Wizards vs 76ers 7pm
Nuggets vs Celtics 7pm ESPN
Magic vs Nets 7:30pm
Clippers vs Knicks 7:30pm
Suns vs Grizzlies 8pm
Lakers vs Spurs 9:30pm ESPN
Bucks vs Warriors 10pm
NHL
Sabres 5 Canucks 3
Lightning 4 Avalanche 2
Flyers 5 Ducks 2
Islanders 9 Devils 0
Maple Leafs 4 Panthers 1
Golden Knights 4 Jets 3
Kraken 7 Bruins 4
NHL Tonight
Stars vs Capitals 7pm TNT/HBOMax
Flames vs Canadiens 7:30pm ESPN+
Blues vs Blackhawks 9:30pm TNT/HBOMax
Senators vs Mammoth 9:30pm ESPN+
Sharks vs Kings 10:30pm ESPN+
NCAA Football College Football Playoff Semifinal Thursday
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Miami vs Ole Miss 7:30pm ESPN
NCAA Football College Football Playoff Semifinal Friday
Chik-Fil-A Peach Bowl Oregon vs Indiana 7:30pm ESPN
NFL Wild Card Playoffs Saturday 1/10
LA Rams vs Panthers 4:30pm FOX
Packers vs Bears 8pm PrimeVid
Wild Card Playoffs Sunday 1/11
Bills vs Jaguars 1pm CBS
49ers vs Eagles 4:30pm FOX
Chargers vs Patriots 8pm NBC
Wild Card Playoffs Monday
Texans vs Steelers 8:15pm ABC
NFL NEWS
* The Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday.
* His exit came two days after the Ravens lost to the rival Steelers in Pittsburgh 26-24 after missing a last-second field goal attempt, which eliminated them from the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
* His agent said that in the first 45 minutes after Harbaugh was fired Tuesday, he received calls from seven NFL teams expressing interest in his client. There currently are seven NFL head coach openings, including Baltimore’s,
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