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Washingtonville Drivers Alerted to Parking Restrictions, Traffic Delays During Route 54 Roadwork
Heads up, drivers! Roadwork on Water Street in Washingtonville Borough is set to throw a wrench in the usual parking situation this Friday. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is gearing up to do some much-needed crack sealing on Route 54, which means parking restrictions aplenty. The no-parking zone will...
New member elected to Little League International Board of Directors
South Williamsport, Pa. — Loni N. Kline, the senior vice president for college relations and chief philanthropy officer at Penn College, has been elected as the newest at-large member of the Little League International Board of Directors. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am honored to welcome Loni as our newest member and look forward to bringing her insight and expertise to our team,” said Steven P. Johnson, Little League International Board of Directors Chairman. “Her invaluable knowledge of the sport, combined...
Thief steals woman's CPAP machine
Danville, Pa. — An elderly female victim is missing a CPAP machine after a suspect stole it recently from her home in Montour County. Trooper Derk of state police at Milton says the 74-year-old female victim in Valley Township reported the theft the morning of April 11. The CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure machine, is medical equipment that helps patients with sleep-related disorders to breathe at night. The Adapt Sleep machine is worth $1,000, police said. Anyone with information may contact PSP Milton at 570 524-2662.
Police: Man charged for inappropriately touching child
Sunbury, Pa. — A 39-year-old man is accused of allegedly touching a young girl inappropriately on several occasions. A ChildLine tip from CYS led police to investigate Nicholas Aaron Schindler, of Lewisburg, for the first alleged incident that occurred around Jan. 1, 2020 at a Sunbury home. The child, who is currently 15, was interviewed on Feb. 9 at the Geisinger Child Advocacy Center in Sunbury. During the interview, the...
Preparing for the 63rd Annual Home Show in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Vendors are setting up inside the Liberty Arena in Williamsport for the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association's 63rd Annual Home Show this weekend. "It just started as a way to bring the construction trades into the consumer, there's lots of different vendors that are gonna be...
Regional UPMC volunteers honored during red carpet event
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa. recently honored more than 100 of its volunteers at its annual recognition luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport. The theme of this year's celebration was "Movie Awards," which involved the volunteers sauntering down the red carpet wearing red boas and top hats as hospital leaders cheered them on. The event also featured a photo booth, games, raffles, and a moment of silence for volunteers who have passed away in the last year. ...
Construction set to resume soon at site of future Williamsport Wawa store
Williamsport, Pa. — Construction is set to resume soon on the site of the Williamsport Wawa store after it was stopped earlier this year when a cancer-causing chemical was found in the groundwater. Work on the site at 164 Maynard Street should resume in May when excavation begins for underground storage tanks and store infrastructure, according to Megan Lehman, spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Construction of the new gas station and convenience store should not be delayed. The store is expected to...
Breeding Bird Blitz puts a spotlight on Rider Park's American woodcock habitat
Trout Run, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Society of Ornithology hosts a Breeding Bird Blitz each year. The 24-hour event, which takes place between June 7-17, challenges teams across Pennsylvania to compete to see who can observe the most bird species. Each team generates support through sponsorships and donations. The state-wide proceeds are pooled, and the proceeds are split between three projects throughout the state that enhance bird habitat, foster bird education, and monitor bird populations. ...
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