Columbia County, PA

An aerial black fly suppression operation began Friday on the north branch of the Susquehanna River. This operation began in Bradford County at 7 a.m. and worked south toward Columbia County. The Black Fly Suppression Program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,700 stream miles in 36 counties in the commonwealth. The season runs April 1 through September 2022. ...

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Republican senate hopeful David McCormick made a campaign stop this evening in Columbia County. He held a hometown rally at his alma mater, Bloomsburg High School. "Voters are zeroed in on three questions who shares my conservative values, who can win the general election, and who can actually get there on day one and make a big difference," said McCormick.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — If you’re down for a little chillin' and grillin' on this Monday, May 16, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue. Today is National Barbecue Day. May is also National Barbecue Month. Spring and summer are a time that many love...

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — A festival celebrating dogs took place in Columbia County. There were vendors, food, music, and education about dogs at the inaugural festival at the Purple Cow Winery in Mount Pleasant Township. Folks could celebrate all the things dogs bring to our lives and learning more about...

CATAWISSA TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A battle to douse a house fire became a whole lot more Friday night in Columbia County. Crews were called to the scene in Catawissa Township around 5 p.m. along VFW Home Lane. Officials told Eyewitness News there were little firefighters could do to save the one-story home. However, it […]

CATAWISSA, Pa. — Firefighters battled a massive fire in Columbia County. A video from a viewer shows flames pouring out of the building along VFW Home Lane near Catawissa. Emergency officials say the fire started around 5 p.m. At last check, crews were still on the scene trying to...

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been charged in relation to 14 burglaries that took place at properties in Columbia County. According to a report from police, between March and June of 2021, 14 properties reported having items stolen from them. The items taken consisted of electronics like televisions and also included firearms and […]

SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Customers of a home building company in Columbia County that abruptly closed two weeks ago say they want their money returned or their homes finished. Customers of Vision Home Builders here near Bloomsburg say it’s been radio silence they haven’t heard anything from the company since the initial […]

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — The state attorney general's office is now looking into the abrupt closure of a home builder in Columbia County. Families were left with partially built homes, and one woman has no home at all. Carol Morgan met Action 16 Investigates outside Danville on farmland that's...

The U.S. reported over 463,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 10, bringing the total count to more than 81.0 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

COLUMBIA CO, (WOLF) — Two people have been charged in relation to 14 burglaries that took place at properties in Columbia County. Two men have been charged after police found them to be tied to 14 burglaries in Columbia County. Police say that between March and June of 2021,...

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — A man is locked up in Columbia County on child abuse charges. Police say Christopher Lindsay, 31, of Bloomsburg, caused severe head injuries to his fiancée's 3-month-old child on Wednesday. The baby is hospitalized in critical condition. Lindsay is charged with aggravated assault and child...

Berwick Area School District administrators and coaches will receive raises of up to 9%, under the budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. That, however, has left one member of the budget committee questioning how that item made it into the document. Jeff Taylor raised the issue during a school board meeting this week and indicated his opposition to the raises. Superintendent Wendy Kupsky says the figures were presented publicly and pointed out personnel cuts totaling $345-thousand in savings, plus that some administrators are taking on extra duties. If the new budget passes, Columbia County residents will see their taxes increase by about $53, while Luzerne County residents would see a tax hike of approximately $35.

WILLIAMSPORT – A Columbia County man who admitted illegally using COVID-19 relief funds has received the same sentence as the co-defendant that includes sharing in restitution of $431,591. Darryl Corradini, 63, of Bloomsburg, was sentenced Monday by U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew W. Brann to 18 months in prison...

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — It's federal prison time for a Bloomsburg man who admitted to a COVID-related money laundering scheme. Darryl Corradini will be behind bars for up to 18 months. Authorities say he filed for paycheck protection loans to pay non-existent employees. The loans were designed to help small...

Bloomsburg, Pa. – Two men who racked up felony charges last month for alleged burglaries in Sullivan County are in trouble once again for similar burglary incidents in Columbia County. Colton B. Oppel, 30, of Berwick, and Joshua V. Yeick, 30, of Pennsdale, both were charged with 14 felony...

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — A home builder in Columbia County abruptly closed last month, much to the surprise of more than a dozen families working with the company on their dream homes. The Bradshaw family broke ground on their dream home in Orange Township, just outside of Bloomsburg, on March...

The U.S. reported over 434,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 8, bringing the total count to more than 80.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 989,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]