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Lewisburg native returns to run pizza shop with a unique twist
Lewisburg, Pa. — A Lewisburg native has returned to the area to help run a pizza shop with a unique menu that offers more than just traditional pizza shop fare. Benjamin Zimmerer, 43, is back in Lewisburg after spending close to 18 years working as a master chef in Dallas, Texas. In April, he stepped in to help with food operations at Pi Pizza. The pizza shop, located at 316 Market Street, is in the place of the former Pizza Phi restaurant. Pizza Phi closed...
Police investigate shots fired in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — The Williamsport Police Department is investigating after shots were fired in the city. On May 11 around 3 a.m., police responded to the area of Bridge and Center Streets for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers said they confirmed the shots had...
Rutter's adds new store in Milton
Milton, Pa. — Rutter’s has broke ground on a prototype store near Milton and plans to hire 50 employees. Set to open at the end of 2024, the 13,500 square foot property will be the first of its size, featuring 12 auto-fueling positions and five commercial fueling lanes. The new store will located at the Industrial Park Road exit off of PA-147. Geared to be open 24 hours a day, the location will offer a convenience store with an extensive food and drink menu. Rutter's plans to hire its 50 employees at a starting wage of $18 per hour.
Watsontown River Bridge to close in Union, Northumberland Counties
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up for drivers in Union and Northumberland Counties, starting Monday, the Watsontown River Bridge will be closed for a bridge preservation project. PennDOT officials say Brimmer Avenue will be closed between Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union County, and Elm Street in Northumberland County. Officials say this project […]
Perfect 2 Perfect: Wentzler Farm warehouse
Muncy, Pa. — Perfect 2 Perfect's next estate sale is coming to the Wentzler Farm Warehouse complex in Muncy. Just around the corner from the old Lycoming Mall and just one block from the entrance to Alexander Nissan, this sale is going to be held in the back of the warehouse. We have been here before (several years ago) with another estate sale for the Wentzler family, and this is not a repeat of the other estate sale. This sale contains items from another family member’s parents’ estate in Luzerne County. They brought the items here after selling the home...
An officer and a graduate: New Bucknell alumnus inspires department, aims to educate
The day after Bucknell University’s commencement, Colbey Russell walked across campus for a training session. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and Russell, the deputy director of public safety, is a new Bucknell graduate. He stopped at the Malesardi Quad, where he received his diploma less than...
Peer-to-peer suicide prevention program helps middle and high school students
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pictures of 16 students hang on a bulletin board inside Williamsport Area High School, letting their classmates know they are available to talk about mental health. The students are a part of the Hope Squad program, a nationwide suicide prevention program that started at a high school in Utah.
Student awards presented to Spring 2024 graduates
Williamsport, Pa. – Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented student achievement awards to its Spring 2024 graduates. Commencement ceremonies were held May 10-11 at the Community Arts Center. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State. The award winners, their hometowns and academic majors are: President’s Award, presented for leadership and service to...
1 injured in two-car crash Sunday evening in Montgomery Township
A two-vehicle accident Sunday evening at the intersection of Knapp Road and Bell Run Boulevard in Montgomery Township sent one individual to an area hospital with non life-threatening injuries. At 5:56 p.m. Sunday, two vehicles, a Subaru Legacy and a black Honda SUV, collided at the intersection, with both vehicles...
Police: Man threatens to kill Walmart employee
Lewisburg, Pa. — A man was charged after he allegedly threatened to kill a loss prevention officer at the Lewisburg Walmart store in Kelly Township. Roy E. Bieber Jr., 72, of Watsontown, was at the store around 3 p.m. on April 25 when the store's loss prevention officer heard him yelling obscenities in the pharmacy area, according to Trp. Casey Ward of state police at Milton. The officer asked Bieber...
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