NUDE NEW YORKERS FACE CHARGES
A group from New York is facing charges after an incident this summer at Loyalsock State Forest. According to Northcentral PA.com, DCNR rangers were called to the Haystacks rock formations along Loyalsock Creek on July 19 after reports that several people were swimming and standing nude in public view. Rangers say the popular spot is clearly visible from nearby trails, and families, including one with a child, reported the behavior and provided photos. A DCNR ranger observed seven adults, male and female, unclothed at the site. Four were charged with misdemeanor open lewdness, indecent exposure, and disorderly conduct, while three others face open lewdness and disorderly conduct charges. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for January 21.
ACCIDENTAL SELF-INFLICTED GUN SHOT WOUND
State police say a 19-year-old Montoursville man is recovering after an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound early Monday morning. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. inside a home in the 100 block of East Water Street. Investigators say the man was attempting to remove a firearm from his waistband when the gun discharged, striking him in the left leg. He was treated at UPMC Williamsport, and his injuries were not life-threatening. Pennsylvania State Police seized the firearm, and the incident remains under investigation.
HELP FOR CHILD CARE CENTER STAFFING
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is now accepting applications for a new Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program aimed at easing workforce shortages. Using twenty-five million dollars in the 2025–26 state budget, DHS will provide licensed child care providers with 450 dollars per employee to support retention and hiring, helping an estimated 55,000 workers statewide. Providers must apply through the Early Learning Resource Center by January 29.
SOBER CELEBRATION IN SUNBURY
Sunbury area residents looking for a sober way to ring in the New Year, can visit the Albright Center, 450 Chestnut St., Sunbury, on New Year’s Eve. The Recovery Church Sunbury’s Hawaiian Luau Sober NYE event from 8 p.m. to midnight will be a night of tropical fun, with nonjudgmental dancing, games for all ages and the final cornhole tournament of 2025. According to organizers there will be warm tropic vibes and free food as partygoers bid farewell to 2025.
PATIENT ASSAULTS HOSPITAL STAFF
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges after an incident at a Union County hospital earlier this month. According to Northcentral PA.com, police say 63-year-old Ivan L. Upsher allegedly threatened hospital staff with a knife on December 13 at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital. A nurse told Pennsylvania State Police that Upsher allegedly pushed nurses earlier in the day and put a doctor in a headlock. Upsher is charged with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, simple assault, disorderly conduct, and summary harassment. Bail was set at $5,000, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 8.
FAULTY HEATER SETS OFF ALARMS
Residents at a senior living facility along Route 220 were briefly evacuated early Tuesday morning after smoke filled part of the building. According to the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, residents in the B Wing at Wolf Run Village Senior Living Community were moved from their rooms for about 40 minutes just after 12:10 a.m. when black smoke began coming from a heating unit in one of the rooms. Borough Fire Chief Dan Dorman said no one was injured, and residents were safely relocated to a large room away from the smoke. He credited facility staff for acting quickly and doing “a great job” ensuring everyone’s safety.
NO DUI DO-OVERS
Pennsylvania is closing what prosecutors called a DUI loophole. A new state law changes how repeat drunk-driving offenses are counted, ending what some called a DUI “do-over.” In the past, first-time offenders who completed the ARD diversion program could avoid a conviction. The new law restores tougher penalties for repeat offenses, including longer license suspensions and increased supervision. Defense attorneys warn the change could catch drivers off guard and discourage people from entering diversion programs. The law is now in effect statewide.
FAMILY FRIENDLY “NOON” YEARS EVE
Today, families are invited to celebrate “noon” years eve at the Pine Street United
Methodist church in Williamsport. From 10:30 to 12:30 there will be pizza, crafts, music and a festive balloon drop right at noon. The church is located at 441 Pine Street in Williamsport.
Sports
High School Sports
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES FOR 12/30
MONTGOMERY 66, MILLVILLE 54
BLOOMSBURG 53, CENTRAL COLUMBIA 39
MILTON 52, MARTIN LUTHER KING COUGARS 29
NATIVITY 63, CENTRAL MOUNTAIN 47
GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES FOR 12/30
MUNCY 48, LINE MOUNTAIN 23
WELLSBORO 33, COUDERSPORT 26
CENTRAL COLUMBIA 50, BLOOMSBURG 30
MIKE FOUGHT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT (GIRL’S BASKETBALL) 12/30
MILTON 52, SELINSGROVE 29
HUGHESVILLE 64, WYALUSING 27 (CHAMPIONSHIP GAME)
BOYS WRESTLING FROM 12/30
MONTOURSVILLE’S WRESTLING TEAM TOOK ON ELITE COMPETITION AT THE 2025 POWERADE TOURNAMENT AND CAME AWAY WITH TWO PODIUM FINISHES. GAGE WENTZEL LED THE WARRIORS WITH A STRONG PERFORMANCE AT 172 POUNDS, EARNING A SILVER MEDAL AFTER ADVANCING TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT. BRANDEN EISENHOUR ALSO REACHED THE PODIUM FOR MONTOURSVILLE, FINISHING FOURTH AT 107 POUNDS. EISENHOUR FELL IN THE THIRD-PLACE MATCH TO TRINITY CAMP HILL BUT CAPPED OFF A SOLID SHOWING AGAINST ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FIELDS IN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING. THE POWERADE TOURNAMENT IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE PREMIER WRESTLING EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY, FEATURING TOP TEAMS AND ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE REGION.
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers 139, Memphis Grizzlies 136 (OT)
Boston Celtics 129, Utah Jazz 119
Detroit Pistons 128, Los Angeles Lakers 106
Los Angeles Clippers 131, Sacramento Kings 90
Scheduled NBA Games — December 31, 2025
Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls
Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
NHL
Buffalo Sabres 4, St. Louis Blues 2
Colorado Avalanche 5, Los Angeles Kings 2
Vancouver Canucks 3, Seattle Kraken 2 (SO)
Carolina Hurricanes 3, New York Rangers 2 (OT)
Florida Panthers 5, Washington Capitals 3
Edmonton Oilers 3, Winnipeg Jets 1
Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Ottawa Senators 1
Nashville Predators 4, Utah Mammoth 3
Calgary Flames 2, Boston Bruins 1 (OT)
San Jose Sharks 5, Anaheim Ducks 4
Toronto Maple Leafs 4, New Jersey Devils 0
Today
Rangers @ Capitals
Predators @ Golden Knights
Wild @ Sharks
Lightning @ Ducks
Jets @ Red Wings
Devils @ Blue Jackets
Sabres @ Stars
Blues @ Avalanche
Bruins @ Oilers
Flyers @ Flames
Final Bowl Game Scores — Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Independence Bowl
Louisiana Tech 23, Coastal Carolina 14
Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
Illinois 30, Tennessee 28
Valero Alamo BowL
TCU 30, USC 27 (OT)
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