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Woman killed in crash in Lycoming County
Trout Run, Pa. — A 40-year-old woman of Trout Run was killed Monday when her vehicle went off a windy mountain road and down an embankment in Gamble Township. Maralea A. Cook died as a result of injuries from the crash around 3:15 p.m. May 6, according to Trp. Thomas Spagnuolo of state police at Montoursville. Police say Cook was traveling north in a 2013 BMW when she lost control of a vehicle on Sugar Camp Road as she was negotiating a left curve near the intersection with Chaapel Mountain Road. The vehicle hit a tree and then went down a steep embankment. The Lycoming County Coroner's Office and Willing Hand Hose Co. #1 assisted at the scene.
Inmate bites staff at Lycoming County Prison
Williamsport, Pa. — A 23-year-old inmate at the Lycoming County Prison bit a correctional officer causing an injury. Aaron Joel Snyder, 23, was taken to the ground in March when he attempted to injure himself while in custody, Detective Stephen Sorage said. Snyder allegedly bit the hand of an officer during the incident. The bite broke skin causing injury to the officer, according to the complaint. Snyder is being charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault by a prisoner. Both are felonies. Snyder is being held on $75,000 monetary bail. Docket sheet
Chick-fil-A coming to Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa. — Chick-fil-A is planning to open a location on Maynard Street in Williamsport near the site of the future Wawa store. A land development plan was submitted recently by developers Famvest Partners for the fast-food restaurant to be located at the site of Maynard Commons, which is an area under development across from Penn College's main entrance, according to Megan Dapp, spokesperson for Famvest. "The City of Williamsport...
Police investigate Lycoming County burglary
PIATT TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say they are investigating a break-in at a small business in Lycoming County. The Lycoming Regional Police Department says someone broke into Mary’s Market in the 9800 block of Route 220, Piatt Township, sometime between Sunday and Tuesday this past week. According to officers, the suspect(s) broke into the […]
Multiple hand-to-hand deliveries of crack cocaine to an informant
Williamsport, Pa. — A man delivered crack cocaine to an informant near W. Fourth Street three times in January, according to detectives with the Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit. Ronald Morton, 41, of Williamsport allegedly agreed to the deals with the informant as detectives listened. Morton sold .51 grams of the substance for $80 in marked bills each time he met the informant, detectives said. Morton is being charged with three counts each of criminal use of a communication facility and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Morton is free on $50,000 unsecured bail. Docket sheet
Interstate 180 crash causes traffic delays
Montoursville, Pa. — A crash has occurred on Interstate 180 eastbound, causing temporary delays in traffic flow. The crash occurred at mile marker 26, just past the Faxon Exit, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. Motorists can expect a lane restriction and stop and go traffic starting at Exit 27A (Market Street / Route 15 / Lewisburg). At 3:45 p.m., traffic was backed up 1.5 miles from the crash area. Motorists should expect major delays in travel and avoid the area.
Lycoming County veteran advocates for other vets
HUGHESVILLE, Pa. — Travis Harman served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 13 years. He was part of the 103rd Regiment out of Lewisburg and retired as a staff sergeant. Harman volunteers his time at the Veterans Affairs in Wilkes-Barre with a program called My Life, My Story. "Veterans...
Woman strangled inside Waterville home
Waterville, Pa. — A woman was thrown to the floor and strangled by a man inside her Waterville home, police said. Brett Wayne Rogers, 42, of Waterville covered the victim’s face while pushing her into the floor of a home in the 10,000 block of North Route 44, Officer Brandy Perchinski said. Rogers put his left hand around her throat during the assault, Perchinski added. The accuser punched Rogers and...
The Williamsport Home appoints new executive director
Williamsport, Pa. — The Williamsport Home appointed a new executive director this month, naming Jen Cisneros, RN, NHA, PCHA to the role. Cisneros replaces longtime Executive Director Don Pote, who has retired following 23 years of service at the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community. In her new role, Cisneros is overseeing all operations on campus, including the community’s independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing facilities, with a focus...
Here’s what $1 million will get you at the Jersey Shore
The prices of homes at the Jersey Shore have almost doubled since the pandemic and low inventory is continuing to push up the cost of a coveted beach house escape, agents say. “People who have been in their home for four, five, six, seven years have 2.5% to 3% interest rates. They’re unwilling to move up to the next level” and buy a more expensive house that will come with a higher interest rate, said Michael Skea of Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty.
Man sues Pa. cop who directed racial slur at him during street incident
WILLIAMSPORT — A Williamsport police officer has been sued by the Black man he called the “N-word during an incident that was caught on video. Quincey Myers of Williamsport seeks unspecified damages against Officer Brandon Wheeler who was the subject of an internal investigation following the Dec. 31 incident.
A sneak peek of Monday’s Here’s to You Kid!
PA live! (WBRE/WYOU) — We got a preview from Iyee last week Now let’s get the full story. A 12 year-old-boy from Montoursville is making quite an impact in his community. “Nolan Wurster” has raised thousands of dollars for his local fire department. Nolan Wurster has...
Summer Alive 2024 offers nature camp experience for children
Williamsport, Pa. — A local nonprofit is hoping to connect local youth to nature and community this summer. Summer Alive 2024, an outreach program of Project CoffeeHouse, aims to provide nature-based experiences for children. “The program that we have had over 24 years for children helps them to discover their gifts and enhance their strengths and recognize their weaknesses — to work with them and the world around them,” said...
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