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Lycoming County man killed in crash
Muncy, Pa. — A Montoursville man died after he drove off the roadway and crashed into a tree Saturday, police say. William E. Messersmith, 87, was fatally injured in the crash along Route 220 just east of Oak Run Lane noon, said Trp. Dylan Houser of state police at Montoursville. Messersmith was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck south when he drifted off the roadway and into a drainage ditch, Houser said. The truck continued along the ditch for an "extended distance" before it struck a tree, according to reports. Messersmith "sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash," Houser said.
Woman seriously injured in Columbia County crash
Orangeville, Pa. — A 23-year-old woman is in critical condition after a crash along State Route 487 Saturday afternoon. Destiny M. Gearh of Benton was driving a 2003 Acura south on SR 487 near Fishing Creek Campground when she lost control of the car on a curve, according to Trp. Brandon Welch of state police at Bloomsburg. Gearh's vehicle slid into the oncoming lane and into the path of 2020 Ford F250 driven by 64-year-old Donna Richard of Newton, NJ just after 3:30 p.m. Geahr was seriously injured and unresponsive after the collision. She was taken by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, officials say. Richard and her passenger, 66-year-old John Richard, of Butler, NJ, were not injured, Welch said.
Crash on Route 15 in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lanes are reopened after a crash in Lycoming County on Thursday evening. Route 15, southbound between US 220 South at the Route 220 west interchange, has been cleared after a crash that occurred around 6:15 p.m. During the closure, a detour using Route 220 southbound, Reach...
Some people have allergic reactions to spongy moths. Here's what you need to know.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The little black insects are all over parts of central Pennsylvania. Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, recently hatched and are looking for leaves to feed on. Unfortunately, spongy moths get carried around by the wind and land on people. The caterpillars' bodies have hair-like...
DNA leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man 14 years after gas station robbery
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — DNA led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man nearly 14 years after a gas station robbery in Indiana County. Alexander Theodule Pelletier, 32, of Williamsport, was charged April 30 for a robbery that happened Sept. 17, 2010 thanks to DNA evidence, according to state police out of the county. […]
State parolee caught with drugs, gun
Williamsport, Pa. — Cocaine and methamphetamine were discovered by police serving a search warrant at a Williamsport home. Jaziah Quatese Strickland, 33, of Williamsport lived at the home near the 900 block of Park Avenue, according to a complaint. A woman who was not charged allegedly shared the home with Strickland. In addition to the cocaine and methamphetamine, Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit detectives allgedly found packaging material, marijuana, and...
Pike Drive-in Movie Theater opens for the season
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — A drive-in movie theater is open for the season in Lycoming County. The Pike Drive-in Movie Theater near Montgomery opened for its 71st season on Friday night and plans a full slate this summer with more than 40 movies. "Later in the summer, we'll have...
Philadelphia murder suspect caught in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A man wanted for murder in Philadelphia was captured in Lycoming County. Calvin Solomon, 34, was wanted on homicide, abuse of a corpse, and other charges in relation to a homicide in Philadelphia back in June of 2022. U.S. Marshals say he was taken into custody...
Hiawatha getting ready to sail for 43rd season in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Hiawatha sits in the west branch of the Susquehanna River in Williamsport, awaiting its first sail of the year. Staff are gearing up for the boat's 43rd season, and crews spend four to five weeks preparing to get the boat on the water. "Captain Darryl...
Forgery, ID theft charges refiled against accused shooter in Pa. double homicide
WILLIAMSPORT — Forgery and identity theft charges against the accused shooter in a Williamsport double homicide have been refiled after police learned his son had not given permission for his father to use his Social Security number. A district judge on April 1 dismissed the original charges against Troy...
Susquehanna River Walk extension to continue, demolition on East Third Street property
Williamsport, Pa. — A planned extension of the Susquehanna River Walk will soon begin where it left off now that city council has granted property access rights for the project to carry on. “It will be a huge asset” for Williamsport when complete, commented Councilwoman Liz Miele during Thursday night’s council meeting, also saying it’s “a big deal for the county in general.” The city council late last year gave...
Public meeting to review US 15 corridor road conditions
Allenwood, Pa. — Area transportation leaders are inviting the public to review the US 15 Corridor Study at an upcoming public meeting on transportation. The meeting will discuss conditions along a nearly 10-mile section of the US 15 corridor, stretching from PA 54 in Clinton Township to PA 44 in Allenwood. The study evaluated traffic safety and operations at eight intersections as well as land use and development impacts so...
Little League umpires practice at Volunteer Stadium
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — While the Little League World Series is still months away, there was a game on at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport on Friday!. It was a regular-season game for two Little League teams from Montgomery and Hughesville and served as a practice game for the umpires.
Police issue warning about stolen cars
Montoursville, Pa. — Two cars have been reported stolen in Montoursville this week and police say it's part of a larger issue with certain car manufacturers. Both stolen cars were Hyundais and police believe they've been targeted because of a known security flaw that makes the vehicles easy to steal. The thefts have become so rampant, Pennsylvania State Police held steering wheel club giveaways to Kia owners last year to prevent thefts. ...
Car crashes into school bus, investigation underway
WATSONTOWN, NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — A crash involving a school bus in Northumberland County is under investigation. According to the Watsontown Police Department, Tuesday afternoon, officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus at the intersection of 6th St. and Main St. in Watsontown. Police say...
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