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Woman charged for public drunkenness
Lewisburg, Pa. — A woman who nearly got struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the street was charged with public drunkenness. The 37-year-old woman tried walking across West Branch Highway near North Derr Drive and North Seventh Street near Burger King, said Trp. Bradley Derk of state police at Milton. Derk watched as a vehicle almost struck the Port Treverton woman as she crossed the highway just after 9 p.m. last week. She was stopped and charged with public drunkenness.
Police called to McDonald's after man threatens employees
Shamokin Dam, Pa. — Police say they were called to the Shamokin Dam McDonald's after a man threatened to slit the throat of an employee. Andrew Augustus Vanucci, 31, of Hampton, N.J., now faces charges for the alleged threats he made shortly after 10:30 p.m. April 15 at the restaurant on North Susquehanna Trail. Vanucci walked into the restaurant that night and began yelling at a female employee and allegedly...
Fatal drowning after water rescue attempt in Union County
UNION TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person has been confirmed dead after an attempted water rescue on the Susquehanna River Saturday night in Union County. According to officials, fire departments and water rescue teams from multiple counties were called to the 100 block of Silo Lane for a capsized boat just after 7:30 p.m. Water […]
Corrections officer bit at SCI Muncy during assault
Muncy, Pa. — An inmate at SCI Muncy bit a staff member when she started fighting staff, police say. Shyanne Autumn Place, 25, of Muncy "became irate" on March 5 when she was being transported to a “dry cell,” a cell without plumbing, for observation, Trooper Michael Adams said. Witnesses claimed Place was “working herself up” after handcuffs were placed on her, Adams added. Place allegedly screamed at staff members,...
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...
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.
Lewisburg man charged for having explicit images of minors
Lewisburg, Pa. — Police have charged a Lewisburg man after they served a search warrant and found explicit images of minors on his electronic devices. Gregory Eugene Thomas, 39, faces charges after police served the warrant on April 18 at his home at the 100 block of Century Village in Buffalo Township. Members of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Northeast Computer Crime Task Force received a tip...
Secrecy still surrounds probe into fatal shooting of boy, 15, outside Pa. restaurant
WILLIAMSPORT — The secrecy surrounding the investigation of the March 2 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy outside a restaurant in Lycoming County continues. The attorney for Johneice Francin Legare, 37, says he has not been provided the new charges filed April 11 after the old ones were withdrawn.
Perfect 2 Perfect: Williamsport area estate sale
Williamsport, Pa. — Perfect 2 Perfect's next estate sale is here! Please stop by our sale at 56 Becker Hill Road (this is off Bloomingrove Road). The dates are April 25, 26, 27 (Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 8:30-2 p.m. and sat 8:30 a.m. until closing at noon). This home used to be a one-room school house. Very unique (and yes, the home is sold and the new owner is ready to move in as soon as the sale is over). Please realize there are...
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. ...
UPMC Muncy nurse recognized with DAISY Award
Williamsport, Pa. — A UPMC Muncy nurse was recently awarded a DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award winner, Serena Chapman, LPN was nominated by a patient’s family member, who shared: "While my stepfather was receiving end-of-life care, Serena adopted our family. Just hours before he passed, my mom suffered a heart attack just 13 months after a stroke. During all this, she was battling cancer. Serena was very attentive...
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