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One arrested on felony charges following Sayre drug bust
SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) — A Sayre man was arrested on Sunday after police say he was making and dealing several different drugs out of his house in Bradford County. According to the Sayre Police Department, 32-year-old Wyatt R. Yanney was arrested on several felony and misdemeanor charges after police say they believed Yanney was dealing […]
Three killed in accident in Bradford County
Athens Township, Pa. — Three people were killed early Tuesday morning in a vehicle crash just north of the Sayre Bridge in Athens Township. The driver, 46-year-old Brett W. Relyea, was traveling south on Riverside Drive at a high rate of speed around 2:30 a.m. April 23 when he lost control of his 2013 Nissan Altima, according to Athens Township Police. Police say the car then traveled a distance across the road and hit a parked 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck. Relyea and his two passengers, Melanie M. Schnurbusch, 42, and Arthur G. Bidlack, 46, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Bradford County Coroner. Police say an autopsy was performed on all three occupants of the vehicle. A toxicology report and the investigation are pending.
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Sullivan County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 2:53 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Sullivan County. The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:52 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 22 miles east...
Hearing held for three involved in Bradford County killing
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) — A preliminary hearing was held on Friday in Towanda for the three suspects officials say were involved in the killing, dismemberment, and burning of Michael Pruitt back in March. According to 18 News reporters at the hearing, Ronda Parker, Terry Parker, and Summer Heil were all present in person with their […]
Clouds decrease overnight giving way to sunshine for the rest of the week
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds decrease in the evening giving way to sunshine for the rest of the week. Showers will return for the weekend. More details below:. Showers will be possible in the evening, but we will dry out as the sun sets tonight. Clouds will be on the decrease after that into Wednesday early morning. It will stay warm with lows dropping into the lower to mid fifties with a breeze from the north at 0 to 10 mph.
‘They weren’t supposed to be murdered’; Tioga Downs Arsonist rendered maximum sentence last Friday
It has been just a little over five months since a fire set to the barns at Tioga Downs Racetrack in Nichols, N.Y. sent emotional shockwaves throughout the community, and especially the equine community. But on April 19, 2024 the arsonist, Boyd Fenton, appeared at the Tioga County Courthouse in Owego, N.Y. to face his sentence for the crimes committed.
HS Softball: Corning offense steals show in Elmira stadium opener
Elmira celebrated the opening of its new softball stadium Monday afternoon. Tough part for the Express is Corning felt right at home at Elmira's new digs. The Hawks turned 11 hits, 10 walks and aggressive base running into an 18-2 Southern Tier Athletic Conference victory at Elmira High School. A 10-run fourth inning was followed by a five-run fifth, the final inning thanks to the mercy rule.
Tenants Receive Nearly $393K NYSEG Shutoff Notice at Woodlawn Court Apartments in Elmira
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Tenants at Woodlawn Court, an income-based apartment complex in Elmira received notices on Friday, April 26th about NYSEG preparing to shut their utilities off. According to a spokesperson for the ownership management company, they were notified last week about the posted shutoff notices. "[I] called the...
Walk a Mile in My Shoes coming to Eldridge Park
The 19th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event is coming to Eldridge Park on Saturday, May 4. Community members have been able to register for the event for weeks, but those interested can still sign up on the morning of at 9 a.m.
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