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Donald M. “Donnie” Frey, 61
Donald M. “Donnie” Frey, 61, of Hughesville, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence, Williamsport. Born May 22, 1963, in Muncy, he was a son of Gary Frey and the late Virginia (Burrows) Frey. He was a 1981 graduate of Montoursville High School and served in the US Air Force. Donnie was employed at Economy Locker Storage Co., Pennsdale, making Scrapple for the company. He also worked at Old Fort Nursery, Muncy, for his Uncle Linford “Spike” Frey. Donnie loved to golf at local golf courses, bowling, and playing darts. He and his brother Kevin won many dart tournaments where they lived in Florida and Pennsylvania. Donnie enjoyed sports and was a die-hard fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the New York Jets, and the New York Yankees. He was a member of the Edward J. Smith Post #3428, V.F.W. Muncy, and the Muncy American Legion.
Police: Inmate caught concealing Suboxone in clothing
Lewisburg, Pa. — An inmate in Union County was charged for concealing Suboxone while he was incarcerated, police say. A correctional officer at Union County Prison found the Suboxone on March 26 while doing a search on 22-year-old Coal Nevin Inch. The officer noticed there was a rip in the waistband of Inch's shorts. When he took a closer look, the officer found a small, plastic Ziploc bag inside the rip that contained an orange pill that he suspected was Suboxone, according to the affidavit. ...
Fox Killed After Biting Residents in Selinsgrove
SELINSGROVE – A fox, suspected to have rabies, was killed near Selinsgrove after it bit at least two people. State police say the incident they investigated happened Wednesday in Penn Township, Snyder County, on Pleasant Drive, not far from University Avenue and Route 522. Troopers say they were called...
Fox that may have attacked 3 central Pa. residents tests positive for rabies
SELINSGROVE — The fox that is believed to have bitten three Snyder County residents this week was rabid, the state Game Commission says. The remains of the fox were tested after it was killed by a state trooper Thursday in the area of Harris Estates in Penn Twp., just outside Selinsgrove.
Bridge Work to Impact Milton/Route 642 Traffic Saturday
MILTON – Saturday, a PennDOT contractor is going to flagging on the Governor Pollock Bridge, which carries Route 642 between Milton and West Milton. They will have one lane closed at a time and extensive delays are expected. PennDOT asks drivers to remain vigilant, reduce speed, and follow flagger instructions.
Williamsport Bureau of Police to host National Night Out
Williamsport, Pa. — Just a couple of days after the Lycoming Regional Police Department's National Night Out events, the Williamsport Bureau of Police will have a Night Out of their own. This year's Williamsport PD Night Out is a summertime complement to visits and presentations made to local students in the preceding months. The Lycoming Regional PD Night Out will take place in multiple venues on Aug. 4. Read more...
Geisinger Jersey Shore offers new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Jersey Shore, Pa. — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is hoping to help nearby residents with pulmonary diseases breathe a little easier through its new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. The comprehensive program offers specialized, personalized care and support from a team of experienced healthcare professionals. The team will help patients develop and implement a structured, supervised exercise regimen; offer education on disease management; and provide lifestyle modification support. Every part of the...
Bucknell, Siena to Play Men’s Basketball Game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza; Contest is Part of Challenging Non-Conference Schedule
LEWISBURG, Pa. – After a 19-year absence, NCAA Division I men's basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and Geisinger are the presenting sponsors for the game. Tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.
Deeds Recorded July 17 – July 23, 2024
Camp Honeysuckle Corporation to Anthony Rende, Christopher Rende, and JTWROS for $25,000, property in Leidy Township. David L. Mitcheltree Jr. and Susan L. Mitcheltree to Michael L. Kraft for $159,900, property in Lock Haven. Keith B. Muthler and Evelyn E. Muthler to Donald H. Mansfield and Karen L. Mansfield for...
Two Lycoming County men charged after agreeing to fight each other
Montgomery, Pa. — Two men were charged after they engaged in a mutually-agreed fight in Montgomery, police said. Brandon Michael Buck, 24, of Hughesville argued with Aiden Elijah Schwenk-Probst, 18, of Muncy near a home in the 60 block of E. Houston Avenue, Trooper Dylan Houser said. Buck allegedly punched Schwenk-Probst before being tackled. Both men wrestled on the ground, according to the complaint. The fight was set after Buck...
Mix Tape Returns to Main Street!
Making their Summer Concert Series return, Mix Tape will be performing this Friday night, July 26on the Main Street Stage, part of Downtown Lock Haven’s Final Friday Pedestrian Mall, starting at 6:00 p.m.!. This is a concert you won’t want to miss! Based out of Central PA, Mix Tape...
Williamsport residents talk about area's discrimination at state commission seminar
Williamsport has better racial relations nowadays but has a way to go with housing and discrimination against people recovering from addiction, attendees at a seminar said this week. “There is a lot of discrimination here. I was born and raised here but it (Williamsport) became known for drug addicts trying...
Lycoming County Commissioners: Opioid settlements, equipment grants, and phone scams
Williamsport, Pa. — During Thursday's meeting, the Lycoming County Commissioners discussed new funding and grant applications and addressed phone scams and safety. The County Commissioners voted and approved several agenda items at Thursday's morning meeting. Director of Admission, Matt McDermott, presented one of the meeting’s bigger agenda items: ratifying Wave Two Settlements, which is money allocated for the purpose of addressing the opioid epidemic. The approval would allow the next round of opioid payments to be released and sent to rehabilitation centers and other local...
Ronald W. “Ron” Crawford, 58
Ronald W. “Ron” Crawford, 58, of Williamsport, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at UPMC Hospital Williamsport. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol. Born March 16, 1966, in Williamsport, he was a son of Jean (Fink) Crawford, of Williamsport, and the late William G. Crawford, Jr. Ron was a 1984 graduate of Hughesville High School and was US Navy Veteran. He was employed as a Truck Driver for several years, and also employed at several area manufacturers. Ron enjoyed working with electronics, professional wrestling, and loved his Doberman Pinscher dogs.
Teachers receive cyber education at Penn College
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Nineteen middle and high school educators from throughout the state received a free education in cybersecurity, courtesy of the recent GenCyber Camp conducted by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, the goal of the GenCyber program is to...
High schoolers ‘tinker’ at Penn College STEM camp
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Thirty high school students discovered career possibilities connected to science, technology, engineering and math during the recent hands-on Tinker Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to...
Charlotte J. Weaver, 92
Charlotte J. Weaver, 92, of Hughesville, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at UPMC Muncy Place. Born October 22, 1931, in Moreland Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Houseknecht) Reece. After completing high school at East Lycoming School District in 1949, Charlotte married her husband in...
Penn College students lead nation in Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs scholarships
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Students from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Engineering Technologies top the list of scholarship recipients from a national foundation devoted to skilled manufacturing careers. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, awarded the scholarships – each worth...
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