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Students headed to world stage for Odyssey of the Mind finals
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, PA — Creativity, imagination, and problem-solving are just some areas in which students at Loyalsock Township Middle School excel. "Everybody's opinion is included in Odyssey of the Mind because we work as a team," said 6th grader Isabella Devlin. The team of middle schoolers from Loyalsock Township...
Softball Recap: Meghan Rovenolt leads Warrior Run to victory over Lewisburg
Warrior Run scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lewisburg Green Dragons a 17-0 shutout. With that win, Warrior Run brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game. The team relied heavily on Meghan Rovenolt,...
Tree 'rooted' in history gets community care
Lewisburg, Pa. — After surviving more than two centuries, Lewisburg's historic witness tree received some much-needed pampering last week. The white oak, located at the intersection of South Seventh and St. George streets at the edge of the Lewisburg Cemetery, is the only surviving 'witness' of the initial land surveys in 1769. The surveys marked the tract of land that later came to be named Lewisburg. The tree, estimated to...
Way's Garden Art Show pays tribute to 20th century female illustrator
Williamsport, Pa. — The Way's Garden Art Show is returning to Williamsport on June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. to spotlight the talent of local artists. In addition to visual arts, the Repasz Band and the David Pulizzi Duo will play music throughout the event. This year's art show features a special dedication to Frances Tipton Hunter, an illustrator whose Rockwell-esque drawings were featured on numerous magazines, catalogues, and...
Softball Game Preview: Loyalsock Township Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Loyalsock Township is heading back home. They will take on the Abington Heights Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Loyalsock Township: 2.8, Abington Heights: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. If Loyalsock...
PA Lottery player wins $1,000 a week for life
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player has won a prize gaining $1,000 a week for life. THE GAME OF LIFE™ winning ticket was sold at Friendly Choice Food Mart on East State Road in Mount Carmel, Northumberland County. The selling PA Lottery retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. THE GAME OF […]
Inmate death reported at SCI Muncy
MUNCY, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — The death of a 25-year-old inmate who was lodged at the State Correctional Institution in Muncy is under investigation. According to Wendy Nicholas, superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, inmate Ashley Hernandez was found unresponsive in her cell on April 10. Nicholas...
Rutter's adds new store in Milton
Milton, Pa. — Rutter’s has broke ground on a prototype store near Milton and plans to hire 50 employees. Set to open at the end of 2024, the 13,500 square foot property will be the first of its size, featuring 12 auto-fueling positions and five commercial fueling lanes. The new store will located at the Industrial Park Road exit off of PA-147. Geared to be open 24 hours a day, the location will offer a convenience store with an extensive food and drink menu. Rutter's plans to hire its 50 employees at a starting wage of $18 per hour.
Stabbing investigation in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — The Williamsport Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident. On May 12 around 2:22 a.m., Williamsport police said they responded to the UPMC Susquehanna Emergency Room for a report of a stabbing victim. Officers learned that a 21-year-old male victim had been riding in...
DA tells jurors in Pa. homicide trial: ‘You can’t respond to non-deadly force with deadly force’
SUNBURY—”You can’t respond to non-deadly force with deadly force,” the Northumberland County district attorney told jurors at the start of the trial for a man charged in a 2022 fatal shooting inside a Sunbury convenience store. A short time later Wednesday, jurors saw videos that captured...
Argument leads to stabbing in vehicle in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Williamsport police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Sunday. Officials responded to a report of a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, a 21-year-old male was found and transported to the emergency room, treated, and released from the hospital. The victim was traveling with three other...
State court ruling leaves Pa. city without insurance to defend against retired cop’s lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT—The city of Williamsport is without insurance to pay for the defense against, and any possible award, in a suit brought by a now-retired police officer who said he was bypassed for promotion as retaliation. The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday affirmed U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew...
Two charged with trafficking stole human remains in PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged two men for allegedly trafficking stolen human remains to Pennsylvania. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 39-year-old Angelo Pereyra of Kansas, and 38-year-old Andrew Ensanian of Montgomery, caused stolen human remains to be transported between Kansas and Pennsylvania between 2018 and 2022. These charges were filed […]
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