LOYALSOCK SCHOOL CLOSED AFTER WEEKEND SHOOTINGS
Loyalsock Township School District has closed today out of an abundance of caution after a series of incidents over the weekend involving the fatal shooting of a 15 year old Williamsport Area School District student Saturday night and another shooting without injuries reported in Loyalsock Township Sunday night. According to the Sun Gazette, it is not known whether the two shootings are related at this time. In the second shooting that happened around 1500 Randall Circle in Loyalsock Township at about 10:30pm last night, no injuries were reported, and no one is in custody at this time.
WILLIAMSPORT TEEN DEAD FROM SATURDAY SHOOTING
The Williamsport School District has taken to social media to express their sadness and sympathy to the family and friends of the 15 year old Williamsport High School student who was killed Saturday evening in a parking lot along East Third Street in Loyalsock Township. According to North Central PA dot com, according to State police at Montoursville who responded to the scene shortly after the shooting Saturday around 6:30pm, the suspects are still at large and they are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP Montoursville at 570 368-5700.
HUGHESVILLE SETS DEADLINE FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR
Hughesville Borough Council last week set a deadline for property owners to comply with a recently implemented sidewalk improvement plan ordinance. According to the Sun Gazette, as part of the first phase of the four-year plan homeowners are tasked with replacing or repairing their sidewalks and have until June 30th to complete it. Those who do not make the deadline with the improvement may face fins between 100 and one thousand dollars. Hughesville Borough’s next meeting is March 11th.
FORMER PITTSBURGH PIRATE, ED OTT, DEAD AT 72
A local sports icon has passed away, Muncy native and World Series champion Ed Ott died Sunday in Danville at the age of 72. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Ott grew up in Lycoming County, wrestled and played American Legion baseball before the Pirates drafted him in the 23rd round in 1970. He was a key member of the Pittsburgh Pirates that won the World Series in 1979 and appeared at the annual Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Banquet this past January. Ott is survived by his wife, Sue and daughter, Michelle.
DETAILS FROM SATURDAY’S LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
State police in Lycoming County are investigating a fatal shooting in Loyalsock Township near Williamsport around 6pm Saturday in the area of East 3rd Street in the parking lot of TGI Fridays restaurant and the Kentucky Fried Chicken. According to WNEP, Lycoming County Coroner Chuck Kiessling Jr confirmed a 15 year old from Williamsport Area High School died later at the hospital as a result of injuries sustained. An autopsy has been scheduled. Reports from State Police say this is an active shooting investigation and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
SHOTS ALSO FIRED IN LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SUNDAY
A second incident of shots fired brought State Police to Loyalsock Township last night as well. According to the Sun Gazette, just over 24 hours after the teenager was killed along East Third Street, police were called to the 1500 block of Randall Circle, but no one was injured, and no suspects were taken into custody. Police did not say if the incidents are related, but spent several hours collecting ballistics evidence at the scene with Loyalsock Township Fire Co Volunteers who assisted with lighting of the crime scene. Loyalsock Twp. School District is closed today.
MUNCY MAN FACING MORE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
Another victim stepped forward on Friday, adding to the stack of charges mounting for a Muncy man. According to the Sun Gazette, as Timothy Darren Stoud Sr. faces over one thousand criminal charges for allegedly molesting five victims, he now faces even more sexual assault charges. State police say, the additional victim reported Stroud sexually assaulted him over a five-year period which began December 2013, and 20 more counts of sexual offenses have been added to Stroud’s case. District Judge Denise Deiter originally held Stroud with no bail, but a common pleas judge amended the bail to 50 thousand dollars. Stroud has not been able to post that amount. His preliminary hearing is scheduled April 9th.
PENNDOT WILL WORK ON SOIL REMEDIATION TODAY
A soil remediation project is set to take place starting today in White Deer Township after a recent vehicle crash along I-80. According to PennDOT, a contractor will be working on Interstate 80 eastbound at mile marker 209.5, west of the Route 15 interchange. The Union County work will be performed between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm, weather permitting and motorists should expect minor delays. Go to 511PA dot com for road conditions 24/7.
ONLINE ASSESMENT FOR LOW INCOME NEEDS
An online assessment survey is available for people in low-income households and communities throughout Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties, and Central Susquehanna Opportunities is seeking their feedback. According to the Daily Item, the results from the assessment will guide planning, decision-making, programs and services provided for people who live in households with income below 200% of the federal poverty level. Go to csocares.org/cna by the end of April to participate.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Basketball Saturday (3/2)
Girls Class 3A Championship
Hughesville 38 Loyalsock 34
Consolation Bloomsburg 30 Troy 24
Boys Class 3A Championship
Loyalsock 67 Troy 57
Consolation So. Columbia 64 Warrior Run 51
PIAA HS Basketball Next Saturday
Boys 3A First Round
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
Boys 2A First Round
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
HS Girls Friday
Girls 2A First Round
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
NASCAR
Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, giving Rick Hendrick his second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Tyler Reddick was 2nd, Ryan Blaney 3rd, Ross Chastain 4th and Ty Gibbs rounded out the Top 5.
NBA
76ers 120 Mavericks 116
Celtics 140 Warriors 88
Clippers 89 Timberwolves 88
Magic 113 Pistons 91
Raptors 111 Hornets 106
Knicks 107 Cavaliers 98
Spurs 117 Pacers 105
Thunder 118 Suns 110
NHL
Coyotes 5 Capitals 2
Kings 5 Devils 1
Jets 5 Sabres 2
Wild 4 Sharks 3
Canucks 2 Ducks 1
Oilers 6 Penguins 1
NHL Tonight
Boston vs Toronto 7pm
Florida vs NY Rangers 7pmSt Louis vs Phila 76ers 7pm
Vegas vs Columbus 7pm
