LINDEN MAN ARRESTED FOR STRANGULATION
A Linden man was taken into custody for allegedly strangling a victim January 2nd after she told him how he should use the cash he had won at a local VFW. According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Dustin Dewaine Keller and the female victim argued inside a car outside their residence about whether to share lottery winnings. Police say Keller then attacked the victim before they were called in for a domestic dispute. When officers arrived they observed red marks on the victims neck before attempting to take Keller into custody. He allegedly resisted arrest before he was subdued and arrested. Keller faces strangulation, simple assault , resisting arrest charges and more. He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 50 thousand dollars monetary.
THIEVES HACK ATM IN LEWISBURG
Twenty nine thousand dollars was stolen a couple of months ago from an ATM in Lewisburg. According to State Police, unidentified suspects hacked the ATM machine at the Service First Federal Credit Union on Walter Drive in Kelly Township on November 6th. If you have information about the suspects or the theft, call state police at Milton (570) 524-2662.
TOLLS INCREASE ON THE TURNPIKE
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike went up five percent last weekend and open tolling has begun in some areas of the state-wide roadway. According to the Keystone, prices went up after bond borrowing requirements require the Turnpike commission to continue to raise the costs over the next 14 years. Toll booths have been removed and there are overhead gantries installed in the eastern part of the state. The process uses EZ pass or Toll-by-Plate transactions for cars traveling on the Turnpike there. The western section will see Gantry construction completed by January 2027.
“OPERATION WARM” HAS COATS AND SHOES FOR SELINSGROVE KIDS
Pre-registered children are able to take advantage of free coats, shoes and socks this month at the Operation Warm event in Selinsgrove. According to the Union-Snyder Community Action Agency they are partnering with W&L Subaru to provide coats in sizes ranging from 2T to adult medium and shoe sizes from children’s 11 to youth 7. Families can email info@union-snydercaa.org or call 570-374-0181 for more information about registering for the give-away that will take place at the CVAC office on Bridge Street in Selinsgrove on January 23rd.
FIGHT AT LOYALSOCK NAIL SALON
Two women got into an argument that escalated to a physical altercation at a Loyalsock Township nail salon December 30th. According to police reports, they were called to New Summer Nails for a noise complaint. Forty year old Limeng Yang allegedly had grabbed a woman’s arm to keep her from walking out the door at about 4pm. That person punched Yang in the face. Yang faces harassment charges.
NY MAN ARRESTED FOR SELLING DRUGS TO PATIENT IN SAYRE
A man from Binghamton New York was arrested outside a hospital in Sayre for allegedly selling drugs to a patient admitted there. According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Christopher Arnold, was seen on surveillance video by hospital staff who said they saw a drug transaction take place December 28th saying they were visiting the patient. Arnold and another man were questioned when they were sitting outside the facility and then police say they took Arnold into custody after investigators said there was fentanyl inside a baggie found inside the hospital with the patient they said they visited – however, they could not tell the police the patient’s last name. Arnold was charged with conspiracy to deliver and delivery of a controlled substance. He is free on 65 thousand dollars bail.
CLOSURES FOR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING TODAY
Today is a National Day of Mourning after President Biden declared the day when Former President Jimmy Carter died December 29th. According to media outlets, our longest living president will be laid to rest today at Washington National Cathedral. As a result of the federal holiday, all post offices will be closed and regular mail will not be delivered, and the daily paper will not be printed. The New York Times says the Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close U.S. markets. The Supreme Court, federal courts, and the Library of Congress will also be closed. State offices, schools, banks and private businesses are not required to close for a National Day of Mourning, but are still encouraged to fly flags at half-staff until January 29th.
DANVILLE MOOSE AND OTHERS RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILY
The Danville Moose and Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Company are holding a fundraiser for the woman who lost her home to a fire on Christmas Eve in Danville. According to organizers, a spaghetti and meatball dinner will take place Saturday January 18th to assist Anne Dewald and her family who lost almost everything in the blaze. The event will happen at the Danville Moose at 458 Mill Street in DanvillE with food, raffles, entertainment and more. Call 570 274-1121 for information.
SPORTS
PIAA HS
Boys Wrestling
Towanda 53 Cntrl Columbia 15
Boys Basketball
Central Columbia 52 Montoursville 35
Central Mountain 63 Jersey Shore 55
Lewisburg 69 Milton 50
Bloomsburg 64 Hughesville 47
Girls Basketball
Muncy 35 Northwest 18
South Williamsport 47 Sullivan County 24
Lewisburg 64 Williamsport 30
NP Liberty 41 Williamson 36
NE Bradford 61 Canton 27
NCAA Football Tonight
Notre Dame vs Penn State Semifinals/Orange Bowl 7:30pm ESPN
NCAA Football Friday
Ohio State vs Texas Semifinal /Cotton Bowl 7:30pm ESPN
Nat. Championship 1/20 7:30pm ESPN
NFL Saturday
AFC Wild Card Payoffs
Chargers vs Texans 4:30pm CBS
Steelers vs Ravens 8pm PrimeVid
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Broncos vs Bills 1pm CBS
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Packers vs Eagles 4:30pm FOX
Commanders vs Buccaneers 8pm NBC
Vikings vs Rams 8pm ESPN/ABC
NBA
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Raptors vs Cavaliers 7pm
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Hornets vs Lakers 10:30pm
NHL
Capitals 2 Canucks 1
Blackhawks 3 Avalanche 1
Panthers 4 Utah 1
Flames & Kings postponed due to wildfires near LA
NHL Tonight
Sabres vs Senators 7pm ESPN+
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Devils vs Rangers 7pm ESPN+
Stars vs Flyers 7pm ESPN+
Oilers vs Penguins 7pm ESPN+
Islanders vs Golden Knights 10pm ESPN+
TENNIS
The Australian Open starts Sunday morning in Melbourne (Saturday night in the U.S.) and will run for 15 days.
* Novak Djokovic will be playing in his first event alongside new coach Andy Murray, his former on-court rival and a three-time major champion. Nobody has won the men’s title at Melbourne Park more often than Djokovic.
* Third-seeded American Coco Gauff is a potential semifinal rival for Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus
