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A high school principal from Pennsylvania was arrested on accusations he had a years-long sexual relationship with a student who viewed him as "an older brother," police said. Roger Freed, principal of the Williamsport Area High School, began a relationship with the then-middle school student in 2015, which turned sexual two years later, the NY Post reports.

Selinsgrove, Pa. — A Selinsgrove man who allegedly threw a rock at a vehicle's windshield in a fit of anger is now facing charges. Selinsgrove Police say on June 6, Ethan Ensling, 18, threw a rock at the windshield of a vehicle parked at the 100 block of Independence Street. When police arrived, they observed a hole in the windshield, according to the affidavit. Ensling admitted to police he threw the rock at the vehicle out of anger. He reportedly told police that he was angry at the time and only later realized the severity of the incident. Ensling was charged with a misdemeanor of propulsion of missiles onto roadways and related summaries. Docket Sheet

Cogan Station, Pa — "It was too good to be real," the victim told police, but despite those misgivings, they still sent a scammer $4,500 through Bitcoin for a utility terrain vehicle they never received. State police at Montoursville say the victim had seen an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace for a 2018 John Deere Gator UTV with a price of $4,500. On May 29, the victim, of Cogan Station, sent the funds via Bitcoin to the seller but never received the UTV. The victim reported the scam to police two weeks later. State police at Montoursville is urging the community to be aware of online scams, as they are at an all-time high.

Catawissa, Pa. — A Catawissa woman allegedly called her ex-boyfriend 43 times in one day after police began investigating her for a reported break-in at her ex's home. Trey Harkins, who previously lived with Kaitlin Elizabeth McKenna, 23, at a home on Pine Street, told police McKenna had come back to their home on June 19 and assaulted him and stole money, according to the report. After he reported the...

Two people were injured in a crash off Interstate 81 near Mahanoy City on Sunday afternoon. Around 12:30pm, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to the area of the Interstate 81 northbound off ramp in Mahanoy Township at the Mahanoy City exit for a motor vehicle accident with rollover. The crash...

NORTHUMBERLAND – A Northumberland County man has been placed on 23 months’ probation for his role in a scheme in which a power of attorney authorization was used to steal $80,170 from a woman suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The sentence imposed Friday by county Judge...

Nescopeck, Pa. — A Bloomsburg man who was found bleeding and injured after a fight is the one facing charges after police discovered he'd allegedly charged at a group of people with a knife. Shane Doane, 35, was angry people were shooting off fireworks the night of June 13 and confronted them while armed with numerous knives, including one he was holding in his hand, according to South Centre Township Officer Mason Dabulis. ...

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Thursay a federal grand jury in Williamsport charged Mario Hernandez-Gonzaga, age 40, with illegal re-entry into the United States by a previously deported alien. According to United States Attorney Gerard M....

A regional chain of tire and auto service shops is looking to breathe new life into the former Sears Auto Center next to the Nittany Mall. Bloomsburg-based Steve Shannon Tire and Auto and mall owner Nittany Centre Realty recently requested approval from College Township to subdivide the lot at 183 Shiloh Road, where Sears Auto operated from 1998 until it closed in December 2019.

SPRING TOWNSHIP, SNYDER TOWNSHIP (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle waiting to get serviced. According to law enforcement, on Thursday, June 23, around 1:34 a.m. PSP Selinsgrove responded to a call of theft of motor vehicle parts. State Troopers say a 2006 Ford Econoline E-450 Winnebago RV, […]

Compiled a list of the largest sources of immigrants in Williamsport in 1900 using data transcribed from the 1900 U.S. Census. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the TownNews Content Exchange.

A Pennsylvania school principal was arrested and accused of having a years-long sexual relationship with a student, who trusted the administrator "like an older brother," authorities said Friday. State police and prosecutors earlier this week announced the arrest of Roger Weaver Freed, 34, and he's since been released on $175,000...

Danville, Pa. — Geisinger Medical Center reached an impressive milestone recently when it performed its 1,000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at the hospital. TAVR is a less-invasive approach to treating diseased and narrowed aortic valves (aortic stenosis). Physicians can replace a diseased valve without performing open-heart surgery. Instead, they insert a small, thin tube (catheter) into an artery in the groin and feed a new, collapsed valve to the heart where it is deployed to regulate blood flow. ...

Watsontown, Pa. — A new bicycle pump track has been installed at the Watsontown Memorial Park. The American Ramp Company assembled the modular track on the gravel pad that's already prepared at the park, according to Borough Manager Jay Jarrett. The modular track is 53 feet long by 20 feet wide. "The nice thing about...

Shenandoah Borough (Schuylkill County) - A Mahanoy City man is facing several charges, after getting into an altercation with an employee inside the Wine and Spirits liquor store at Golstar Plaza in Shenandoah. Police say the suspect, Thomas Hill Junior, attempted to purchase alcohol, but employees there refused because we're...

Chapman Township (Snyder County) - Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove are looking for a man who exposed himself as people were driving on Lime Road on Monday, June 20. Troopers were alerted to the man after someone called after the man exposed himself to two young male juveniles. We're told...

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food insecurity affects millions of Americans of all ages. River Valley Regional YMCA is working to bridge the gap between child hunger during the summer months. Many school districts provide free meals to students, but the summer months can be challenging for families facing food insecurity. The River Valley Regional […]

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Communities across the Commonwealth are protesting the reversal of Roe v. Wade. The demonstrations are aimed at Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court which overturns the landmark 1973 decision which gave women the right to choose. Lycoming Women Democrats are making one thing clear. They held a demonstration Friday to […]

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alex Santiago, age 40, of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, was charged on Thursday by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam,...