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Cinema making a comeback in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — A movie theater is making a comeback at the Lycoming Mall near Williamsport. The Regal Cinemas at the mall near Williamsport closed last year. Shortly after, the building was sold. The owners say a new theater will soon take its place. It will be called...
Inmate pepper sprayed after assaulting correctional officer
Muncy, Pa. — A correctional officer at SCI Muncy was injured by an inmate during an outburst in mid-February. Jasmine Dennielle Enterline, 38, of Muncy resisted officers as they attempted to secure her in an office, Trooper Michael Adams said. Enterline entered the room demanding to speak with officers about a skin condition, Adams added. She was allegedly treated for the condition earlier. Authorities denied requests from Enterline to use...
Woman deals crack cocaine to undercover officers twice
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman dealt directly to an undercover police officer twice in March, according to detectives in Lycoming County. Christine Marie Saiers, 48, of Williamsport sold more than two grams of the drug for $200, detectives said. Police reached out directly to her in both instances, detectives added. Toward the end of the March, undercover agents called Saiers to request crack cocaine, according to the complaint. She agreed...
Man charged for 2023 robbery of Puffs in Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa. — After attempting to rob a local bank, a man was also charged in connection to an earlier robbery from November 2023. Joseph E. Walter, 46, left in a minivan after taking $248 from the Puffs on Washington Boulevard in November 2023, Trooper Josiah Reiner said. Walter was allegedly wearing a black sweatshirt and dark hat as he entered the store. Walter asked for two “hustlers” vape cartridges...
Place of support for moms in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Unity Lactation and Collaborative on Memorial Avenue in Williamsport opened last week. The nonprofit lactation support center helps new moms or moms-to-be. "We're trying to get Williamsport on the map for being a more breastfeeding family-friendly community with employers, day care providers, businesses—where you can just go and feel comfortable that you're not going to be asked to leave," said founder Rebecca Leese.
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. ...
Lewisburg federal prison’s name has changed but the ‘Big House’ tag remains
LEWISBURG — The federal prison at Lewisburg is no longer a maximum-security penitentiary but its nickname the “Big House” remains. That is the word from the executive assistant at what is now the Lewisburg Federal Correctional Institute. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Improving water quality in central Pennsylvania
UNION COUNTY, Pa. — There are plenty of trees, grasses, and shrubs surrounding a section of Turtle Creek near Lewisburg, but it did not look this way ten years ago. "There were cattle in the stream, on the stream banks. There were no grasses, no trees. The stream banks were falling into the stream," Dave Rebuck said.
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...
Arkansas woman is fourth to plead guilty in stolen human body parts case
An Arkansas woman has admitted her role in a scheme to steal and sell human body parts taken from cadavers donated for educational and research purposes. Candace Chapman Scott, 37, of the Little Rock area, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Arkansas to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property.
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...
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...
Mason Martin - The Montgomery News Athlete of the Month for April
Mason Martin, a sophomore at Montgomery High School, is a captain of the boys foil team and a member of the varsity squad. He has been fencing for only three years but has quickly become one of the most skilled fencers on the team. Mason Martin (left) with Coach Andrzej...
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...
Wildcat Rotorfest doubles turnout during second year
Williamsport, Pa. — The second annual Wildcat Rotorfest, a career exploration day at Penn College, doubled its turnout this year. Held at Penn College, the interactive career exploration day was attended by nearly 500 K-12 students from 23 schools. Bringing together emergency response and aviation employers, the event gives Penn College’s emergency management & homeland security students the opportunity to plan and execute a large-scale event, utilizing their education in...
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