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WESTFIELD, Pa. (WETM) — Two people are displaced after a fire destroyed their home in Westfield sometime late Tuesday, a local fire chief confirms. According to Chief Bill Goltz of the Cray Hose Company, a call for a structure fire came out around 7:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Crews responded to a trailer home […]

Reprinted with permission from First News NowAn accidental shooting was reported early Saturday morning, Nov. 25, around 6:30 a.m. in Brookfield Township near Austinburg, Pa. At first only one person was reported to have been accidentally struck by a bullet that traveled through a wall when a .357 Magnum rifle was accidentally discharged in a cabin. Fire crews from Crary Hose Company and EMS crews from Sabinsville, as well as...

Lock Haven, Pa. — A woman called probation officers names while physically resisting them and threatening their families, Lock Haven police said. Kadeja Nichelle Henry, 19, of Lock Haven was located on Nov. 6 just before 4 p.m. inside a bedroom, hiding, Officer Brad Coder said. She was attempting to conceal herself behind a door when officers entered, Coder added. A man who answered the door directed probation officers to...

State Troopers are investigating a traffic crash involving a car and a school bus in Liberty Township. It happened just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Logan Way and Route 304 when the bus carrying 5 students and an aid rear-ended a Chevy Cruze. The bus, belonging to Community Bus Services,...

CAMMAL, PA – The LRPD is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 7700 block of Route 414 Highway in Cammal, PA, on Friday. Unknown perpetrator(s) entered a cabin and…

Nestled in the heart of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, the Eagle Valley Mill stands as a proud testament to the town's storied past. Constructed in 1845, this grist mill was central to the daily lives of locals, transforming grain into flour and meal for the community. Recognized for its enduring significance, the mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, ensuring its legacy as a cherished piece of Mill Hall's heritage.

POTTER COUNTY, PA (WENY) -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported theft of thousands of dollars in cash from a motorcycle, a-t-v and snowmobile dealer in Potter County. According to police, 262 $100 bills totaling $26,200 were stolen from Larry's Sports Center sometime between Nov. 7th and Nov. 11th.

MANSFIELD — Familial DNA testing is planned to confirm the skeletal remains found on Oct. 28 are those of an 85-year-old Tioga County woman missing since July. The remains, believed to be those of Phyliss Potter, were found after a passerby reported seeing a vehicle in a field several hundred yards off North Road near the Potter County line, said Cpl. Matthew J. Sweet, state police criminal supervisor at Mansfield.

Slippery and white-out conditions caused by a snow squall on Interstate 80 caused a number of vehicles to go off the road in the Liberty area on Tuesday.

TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — The Tioga County, Pa. Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam callers pretending to be from the sheriff’s office. According to a Facebook post made by the Tioga County PA Sheriff’s Office page, the sheriff’s office received numerous complaints about scam calls on Nov. 28. During these calls, the caller would […]

Cogan Station, Pa. — A father was charged for concealing a gunshot wound his child suffered in October, according to a news release issued by Lycoming Regional Police Department. A handgun owned by Mark Anthony Dunlap, 35, of Cogan Station, was used in an accidental shooting inside Dunlap's home on Pleasant Valley Road in Hepburn Township. Dunlap's 11-year-old child was the gunshot victim, allegedly shot by another minor in the house, Officer Justin Segura said. ...

Wellsboro will host their 39th Dickens of a Christmas on Saturday, December 2nd. Visitors spend the day on beautiful Main Street in Victorian time-period costumes with friends as vendors hawk their wares. The entire town gets into the festivities with traditional music and Christmas Carols as guests from all over the country join in the celebration! The Main Street Victorian Strolls are at 10:00 am and then again at 2:00 pm (immediately following The Best Dressed Showcase).

Galeton, Pa. — A thief stole thousands of dollars from a motorcycle dealer earlier this month, police say. Larry's Harley-Davidson, 1913 US Route 6, reported the theft of $26,000 in $100 bills on Nov. 7 from the office of the business, according to Trp. Charles Ball of state police at Coudersport. Anyone with information about the theft can call the barracks at 814-274-8690.

Hunters across Pennsylvania are finding big trophy bucks since the start of the two-week rifle deer season Nov. 25. Rifle deer season is a statewide tradition that attracts hundreds of thousands of hunters who shoot more than 400,000 deer a year.  ...

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, Antes Fort Historical Days stands as a testament to the spirit of community and the endurance of tradition. Celebrated annually on the third weekend of September, the event is a vibrant homage to the rich history and culture of the area. With its 29th year in full swing, the festival offers a plethora of attractions, from arts and crafts to live music, embodying the echoes of the past. Food vendors dish out local flavors, while contests like the Greased Pig and Mutton Bustin' spark friendly competition, encapsulating the playful nature of the community.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Little League Baseball has asked a Philadelphia judge to transfer to Lycoming County the civil suit over the serious injuries suffered by a Utah player who fell from an upper bunk during the 2022 world series in South Williamsport. Little League in a petition filed Wednesday...

The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) has given a second grant to the Lycoming County Prison-to-College Program. This program is run by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Betty M. Gilmour, FCFP's director of grantmaking, presented a $75,000 check to Craig A. Miller, the program's director. The program's goal is to provide education to individuals and contribute to community development. It is in line with Penn College’s human services & restorative justice major.

Lock Haven, Pa. — A woman allegedly sold more than an ounce of methamphetamine to an informant over the course of five months this year. Kira Joy Krape, 23, initially met with the informant at Walmart in Lock Haven to sell 1.7 grams of the drug, Officer David Winkleman said. After building a relationship with the person, Krape invited them to her home where she continued to sell methamphetamine, Winkleman added. ...

According to Money, some families have begun to buy homes close to their kid’s college in order to save on dorming while grappling with high tuitions. A separate report has now found which college towns have the best real estate potential with two in Pennsylvania ranking quite high. HireAHelper...

Morris, Pa. — Someone stole sign posts and a township sign from Landrus Road in Morris Township, police say. State police at Mansfield currently are investigating the theft of several metal green posts and a white sign that says "Morris Township." The township sign was located at the start of Landrus Road from Morris. Police say the thefts occurred between Oct. 28 and Nov. 6. Anyone with information may contact PSP Mansfield at 570-662-2151.