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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...
Get a Sneak Peek of Monday’s Here’s to You, Kid!
PA live! (WBRE) — Reporter Iyee Jagne is back for her weekly feature on Fridays to tease her Here’s to You Kid! story. This week she introduces us to Dominic, a student in Hughesville who is passionate about coding. More than that, Dominic does his best to be a role model within the community!
Area high school students earn scholarships from Lycoming County Republican Committee
Williamsport, Pa. — As with every graduation season, high school students in the region earned scholarship awards from the community. One community organization to offer a scholarship each year in Lycoming County is the Lycoming County Republican Committee. The awards, titled the 2024 Fairfield Auto Group's Dick Staib Memorial Scholarship, are sponsored by the Fairfield Auto Group and the Lycoming County Republican Committee. ...
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...
Dense fog advisory for part of Pennsylvania Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Tioga, Sullivan, Union and Snyder counties. The weather service states,...
An officer and a graduate: New Bucknell alumnus inspires department, aims to educate
The day after Bucknell University’s commencement, Colbey Russell walked across campus for a training session. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and Russell, the deputy director of public safety, is a new Bucknell graduate. He stopped at the Malesardi Quad, where he received his diploma less than...
PennDOT to host job fair in Lycoming County
Montoursville, Pa. — PennDOT is holding a job fair for those seeking employment with the Department within Lycoming County. The fair will be held Wednesday, May 29 from 2-6 p.m. at the Lycoming Maintenance Office at 716 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, Pa. 17754. For more information, please call 570-368-4281. Current job openings include: Diesel and Construction...
Crosscutters home games feature new refreshments, including a signature ale
Williamsport, Pa. — Crosscutters baseball fans will be treated to some new food and drink options once the 2024 season opens on June 4 with a home game at the Journey Bank Ballpark. This season, Gunzey’s is teaming up with the Cutters to offer "Gunzey’s at the Game." Gunzey's has been delighting friends and fans at county fairs across Central Pennsylvania for over 60 years and is pleased to offer their famous hot sausages and other treats at all of this year's Cutters home games....
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