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Police: Man strangles woman, imprisons her in home
Williamsport, Pa. — A man accused of keeping a woman prisoner in an apartment for hours is headed to trial, a Lycoming County judge decided this week. Aiden Ryan Magargle, 24, of Williamsport held a woman down on April 15 and refused to let her leave, Officer William Badger said. At one point, Magargle strangled the victim, nearly causing her to lose consciousness, Badger wrote. Magargle threatened to kill the...
Construction continues with bridge projects, road repairs
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A bridge replacement and rehabilitation project continues on Route 220 in Woodward Township. This project replaced the northbound structure carrying Route 220 over the Fourth Street off ramp and rehabilitated northbound structures over Antlers Lane and the Lycoming Valley Railroad during the 2023 construction season. The 2024 construction season will replace the...
Road closed in Lycoming County after house fire
JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — A road is closed in Lycoming County as crews battle a house fire on Friday afternoon. A video from a viewer shows the flames at a home along Cemetery Street in Jersey Shore. Cemetery Street in Jersey Shore Borough is closed for traffic between S....
District at Lycoming Valley announces first tenant
Pennsdale, Pa. — Things are progressing with the development of the District at Lycoming Valley at the former Lycoming Mall property in Muncy Township, as a first tenant has been announced. The District at Lycoming Valley posted recently on their website that District Cinema will open at the site of the former Regal Williamsport Great Escape theater. The 12-screen theater at 965 Lycoming Mall Circle closed its doors last year as of July 20. ...
New greenhouse to provide education, extend growing season
Williamsport, Pa — Construction is complete on a greenhouse that was donated to the Salvation Army Red Shield Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport. Over the years, the community garden on Park Avenue, neighboring the Williamsport YMCA, has grown from 8,000 square feet to over 40,000 square feet, with raised beds, educational gardens, rows of crops, a sanctuary garden, and more. What began as a plot of mostly raised planter boxes available to rent for the growing season, has evolved into a small urban...
Police: Woman caught stealing from local grocery store
Williamsport, Pa. — A loss prevention officer reported multiple thefts to state police last week. Ciara Maisha Howell, 33, of Williamsport allegedly under scanned items through a self-checkout lane at Weis Market on River Avenue. She committed three thefts from the end of March to last week, Trooper Philip Kyle said. A receipt showed Howell stole $67 worth of groceries over the three trips to the same store, according to the complaint. The alleged stolen items included beef brisket, crab legs, chicken soup, and soda. Howell spoke with police on April 19 about the missing items. She allegedly confessed to stealing the groceries. Howell is being charged with second-degree misdemeanor retail theft. No bail is listed for Howell. Docket sheet
'As long as they'll have me, I'll be here.' 90-year-old substitute still in the classroom
JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — Nancy Yaudes took attendance during a German class at Jersey Shore Area High School on Friday. Yaudes is a substitute teacher and a familiar face around the school. "Every time I see her, I know stuff is going to get done. There's not going to...
Police: Man steals running vehicle from parking lot
Allenwood, Pa. — A man who was a resident at a treatment facility was charged after he left treatment and stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a nearby store. The female accuser told police on Feb. 18 that she was at the Dollar General in Gregg Township around 8:30 p.m. when her 2016 white Ford Explorer was stolen. She had left the ignition running in the vehicle when she went into the store for a quick shopping trip, according to Trp. Colton Killion...
DA’s office rejects call for its recusal in Pa. workplace homicide case
WILLIAMSPORT — The Lycoming County district attorney’s office has rejected the call that it be recused from prosecuting the CEO of a Lycoming County firm accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law inside the business. First Assistant District Attorney Martin L. Wade did so in a response to the...
All-star youth cheerleading team in Lycoming County takes first national title
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — National championship titles hang on the walls, and trophies sit on the shelves inside the Williamsport Twisters gym in Armstrong Township. The twisters have been around since 1999 and are about to enter their 25th season. The youth level-two all-star cheerleading team received its first trophy...
College students help develop Taber Museum tour app
Williamsport, Pa. — A diverse group of Penn College students have pitched in to help the Thomas T. Taber Museum launch a new app that lets both in-person and remote visitors engage with its exhibits. The app was recently introduced on Bloomberg Connects, a free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. It can enhance both in-person visits and off-site exploration through photos, audio, and video. Twenty-four students in...
Photos from Logan’s Run 5K, benefiting autism organization
For National Autism Acceptance Month the Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg Area held their annual Logan’s Run 5k and Family Fun Walk on Saturday. Logan’s Run 5k is named in memory of Logan Mitcheltree, a young boy with autism from South Williamsport who, in December 2004, died after he became lost on a wooded mountainside.
Upcoming ride set to celebrate female bikers
Muncy, Pa. — Female bikers in the region will come together to celebrate women who motorcycle as part of International Female Ride Day this May. International Female Ride Day is a worldwide celebration taking place annually on the first Saturday in May. The day recognizes women's passion, skill, and dedication to motorcycling and motorsports, according to the Motoress website. This year, The Riverwalck Saloon, located at 8 Centre St, Palmerton, will honor the event will live music, vendors, food and drinks and more. Departing from a meeting area in Muncy, female riders have a chance to come together and ride to the venue. Riders should meet at 10 a.m. at Sheetz at 45 Muncy Creek Blvd, Muncy, on Saturday, May 4.
Woman deals crack cocaine to undercover officers twice
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman dealt directly to an undercover police officer twice in March, according to detectives in Lycoming County. Christine Marie Saiers, 48, of Williamsport sold more than two grams of the drug for $200, detectives said. Police reached out directly to her in both instances, detectives added. Toward the end of the March, undercover agents called Saiers to request crack cocaine, according to the complaint. She agreed...
Max Engle Remembrance Garden
JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — On September 8, 2023, 17-year-old Max Engle collapsed on the football field. A week later, the Jersey Shore Area High School senior died from his injuries. "It's pretty hard to get what he was as a person. You don't really find that in many people,...
Union County library events for May
Union County, Pa. — The Union County Library System, which includes the Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg, and West End Library in Laurelton, is hosting the following events in May. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or registering online. For additional information, visit the UCLS website. The Public...
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