MUNICIPALITIES WORK TO SHELTER THOSE OUT IN THE COLD WEATHER As dangerous cold and snow move into the region, leaders in Williamsport and surrounding communities are working to keep people without housing safe and warm. Code Blue shelters in the Williamsport area are open overnight, offering a hot meal, a warm place to sleep, and support services as temperatures plunge. In Sunbury, Haven Ministry is already full and has a waiting list of about 60 people, while county officials are extending senior center hours and exploring temporary overnight shelters. Officials say resources are stretched, but efforts are underway across the Valley to prevent anyone from being left out in the cold.
MUNCY CREEK HOME VALUES COULD DROP WITH PROPOSED FARM IN PLACE
More than a thousand homeowners in Muncy Creek Township could see significant drops in property values if a proposed large chicken farm moves forward, according to testimony at a conditional use hearing this week. According to the Sun Gazette, real estate appraiser John Kilpatrick told township supervisors that odor, flies, truck traffic and other nuisances from the operation could reduce nearby home values by up to 25 percent. Kilpatrick said the project is too close to residential areas and could also lead to major losses in local tax revenue.
LOCK HAVEN OFFERING FREE PARKING DURING SNOW CLEAN UP
A snow emergency has been declared in downtown Lock Haven, with on-street parking restrictions taking effect early Sunday. Police say parking will be prohibited on several downtown streets from midnight Sunday through 1 p.m. Monday to allow crews to clear snow. Free parking will be available in all city-owned off-street metered lots during the emergency. Officials say additional temporary parking restrictions may remain in place afterward as cleanup continues.
HATS FOR HEAT BASKET RAFFLE ON THE WAY
Hats for Heat is working to help families who are struggling to afford heating oil. Co-founders Vince Reeder and Echo Mitchell say demand has increased following delays in LIHEAP funding earlier this winter. Their annual two-day fundraiser is set for January 31 and February 1 at the Loyalsock Hotel, featuring food, live music, DJs, and a large basket raffle. Donated gift baskets are critical to the fundraiser’s success and are encouraging the community to contribute. Get details on the Hat for Heat Facebook page or at hats for heat.org
OFFICIALS SAY CHECK IN ON NEIGHBORS DURING EXTREME COLD
With subfreezing temperatures expected to linger in the Williamsport area, police are urging residents to take steps to stay safe and protect vulnerable neighbors. The Williamsport Police warn against unsafe heating methods and remind residents to keep pets indoors during extreme cold. Code Blue warming centers are open, including overnight shelter at First United Methodist Church on Market Street, and assistance is also available through the Salvation Army. Police are also encouraging residents to check on elderly or at-risk neighbors as the cold snap continues and to dial 211 for assistance information.
SEX OFFENDER JAILED AGAIN AFTER ABSCONDING FROM PAROLE
A convicted sex offender who failed to report after his release from state prison is now back in custody facing new charges. According to the Sun Gazette, Police say 31-year-old Brandon Lee Davis was released from SCI Greene in December 2024 and was supposed to report to a transitional living center, but instead absconded from parole and fled the state. Authorities say Davis lived in Gibsonville until his arrest February 25th. He was arraigned on a felony charge of failing to register his address and has since been transferred from county jail to state prison.
TALEN ENERGY PROPOSAL TO BE DISCUSSED TODAY IN DANVILLE
Montour County residents will have a chance this morning to speak out on a proposed rezoning tied to a data center project. The hearing follows a request by Talen Energy to rezone more than 1,000 acres in Anthony Township from agricultural to industrial use. Residents have raised concerns about impacts to property values, electricity costs, noise, and water use. The public hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danville, with doors opening at 8:45.
SPRING CLEAN-UP DATES ANNOUNCED IN SUNBURY
Selinsgrove Borough residents will get a chance to clean house during the community’s annual spring cleanup scheduled for mid-April. The borough’s 2026 pickup will run April 13th and 14th in different sections of town, with items placed curbside starting April 10th. Officials in Selinsgrove say appliances with refrigeration require a prepaid tag and some items will not be accepted. Full details and a list of prohibited materials are available at selinsgrove.org.
SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Basketball
Wisconsin 98 Penn State 71
Marshall 115 UL Monroe 60
New Hamp 88 Binghamton 82
Robert Morris 88 Milwaukee 76
William & Mary 77 UNC Wilmington 70
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
St Louis vs St Bonaventure 5:30pm ESPN2
Ohio State vs Michigan 8pm FOX
NCAA Women’s Basketball News
Freshman Aaliyah Chavez delivered a breakout performance to lift 16th-ranked Oklahoma women’s basketball to a 94-82 overtime upset of No. 2 South Carolina Thursday night in Norman. Chavez scored a game-high 26 points, including 15 in overtime, to help the Sooners snap a three-game SEC losing streak and hand the Gamecocks their first loss since late November. All five Oklahoma starters finished in double figures in what marked the program’s third-ever win over a top-two ranked opponent.
NBA
Hornets 124 Magic 97
76ers 128 Rockets 122
Nuggets 107 Wizards 97
Mavericks 123 Warriors 115
Bulls 120 Timberwolves 115
Spurs 126 Jazz 109
Clippers 112 Lakers 104
Trail Blazers 127 Heat 110
NBA Tonight
Rockets vs Pistons PrimeVid
Suns vs Hawks 7:30pm
Celtics vs Nets 7:30pm
Kings vs Cavaliers 7:30pm
Pacers vs Thunder 8pm
Nuggets vs Bucks 9:30pm PrimeVid
Raptors vs Trail Blazers 10pm
NHL
Bruins 4 Golden Knights 3
Sabres 4 Canadiens 2
Blackhawks 4 Hurricanes 3
Blue Jackets 1 Stars 0
Predators 5 Senators 3
Panthers 2 Jets 1
Penguins 6 Oilers 2
Wild 4 Red Wings 3
NHL Tonight
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Blues vs Stars 8pm ESPN+
Flyers vs Avalanche 9pm ESPN+
Capitals vs Flames 9pm ESPN+
Devils vs Canucks 10pm ESPN+
Rangers vs Sharks 10pm ESPN+
Ducks vs Kraken 10pm ESPN+
NFL Division Championships Sunday
AFC – Patriots vs Broncos 3pm CBS/Paramount+
NFC – Rams vs Seahawks 6:30pm FOX
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