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Shikellamy teachers union says 63 percent of teachers considering leaving district
NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — Teachers in the Shikellamy School District will be engaging in an informational rally, saying they are working to secure a proper contract. According to the Shikellamy Education Association (SEA), teachers in the association are working to secure a "fair, reasonable and affordable contract that will ensure Shikellamy remains competitive with surrounding school districts."
Inmates donate to greenhouse in community garden
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Garden and Urban Farm on Park Avenue in Williamsport is a place where community members can pick their own vegetables for free through a partnership with UPMC. Now, the new addition of a greenhouse will help extend the growing season.
Great Race to make stop in Lewisburg this June
Lewisburg, Pa. — The Great Race car competition is making a stop in downtown Lewisburg this June. Participants of the competitive controlled-speed endurance road rally will be parking on Market Street on Wednesday, June 26 at 12 p.m. The Great Race is a road rally on public highways featuring antique, vintage, and collector cars. According to the event website, the rally is designed to test the endurance of each team...
Red Cross installs free smoke alarms for mobile home residents
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Buckets with smoke alarms inside them sat outside the Harvest Moon Mobile Home Park office near Linden on Friday. The American Red Cross is installing free smoke alarms in mobile homes through their nationwide Sound The Alarm program. "It's more proactive, saving lives, educating people...
Pa. man jailed without bail accused in shooting during dispute over $500 loan
MILTON — A struggle reportedly over non-payment of a $500 loan has resulted in both participants being wounded and one of them jailed without bail charged with attempted homicide. Victhian Jovier Pite Rodriguez, 21, of Sunbury, was arrested Friday upon his release from Geisinger Medical Center near Danville where...
Local man earns Salvation Army's 'Volunteer of the Year' award
Williamsport, Pa. — As with most nonprofit and charitable organizations, volunteerism drives productivity. The more robust a volunteer network, the stronger the organization. The Salvation Army Williamsport Corps is no different, and benefits from a strong network of volunteer support. "The work that our volunteers put in translates to an equivalent of three additional full-time and one part-time staff member," said Laura Templeton, public relations and resource development for the...
Search for next of kin after man’s death
MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are searching for any relatives of a man died in Montour County. The Montour County Coroner’s Office says they are currently attempting to locate any known relatives of 70-year-old Arthur Bubb. The coroner’s office stated Bubb’s previous addresses were in Williamsport and Duquesne. The coroner believes there is a daughter […]
Jamal Keith leads Milton Hershey past York Tech
Jamal Keith’s strong pitching Friday helped Milton Hershey get by York Tech, 9-2. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine while allowing two earned runs, to get the win. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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