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Man charged for allegedly sexually assaulting teen girl
Lewisburg, Pa. — A 42-year-old Mifflinburg man allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl at least 10 times in a span of just over a year, police say. Timothy Alan Dowhower was charged after a ChildLine referral on April 4 from Union County Children and Youth Services led police to interview the teen girl. The girl told police that the alleged sexual assaults began in the summer of 2022 when she was 14 and continued through 2023, according to the criminal complaint filed by Trp. James...
Defense officials abandon plan for flyover zone in PA Wilds
Coudersport, Pa. — The Air Force and National Guard Bureau has pulled out of their plan to create a military flyover zone in the PA Wilds region. The Bureau rescinded their proposal to create a low-flying training zone Duke Military Operating Area (MOA) in parts of Elk, Cameron, Clinton, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties. Intended for pilot trainings, the operating area would allow pilots to fly as low as 100...
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...
Spring Fling comes to downtown Danville
Danville, Pa. — What better way to celebrate the warmer weather than at the annual Spring Fling in downtown Danville? Held the first Saturday in May from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Danville's 38th Spring Fling is a celebration of the food, music, arts, shopping and fun that make it a special place. The all-ages outdoor event features over 200 downtown and area businesses, food trucks, craft vendors selling their...
Warmth, chill and rain to eye Northeast for first few days of May
A push of cool air and warm, moist air will clash over the northeastern United States to end this week and the first weekend of May, AccuWeather meteorologists say. In addition to a strong temperature contrast from east to west, conditions will range from sunny to rainy and even thundery, all in a span of 100 miles. Thursday may very well be the best day of the week for outdoor...
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...
Woman charged for repeated 911 calls
Orangeville, Pa. — A 63-year-old woman was charged after she called 911 multiple times without reporting an emergency, police say. Darla Moore of Orangeville began calling the 911 center on March 18 at 8 p.m. and continued making multiple non-emergency calls until the following day at 4 a.m., according to Trp. Paul Kelly of state police at Bloomsburg. Police say Moore was warned to stop calling the center unless she was reporting an emergency, but she persisted and was charged with making false reports.
School bus ends in embankment after losing control
White Deer Township, Pa. — A Milton School District school bus crashed early Friday morning, after the driver lost control. According to PSP Milton, the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. The bus exited the right side of River Road in White Deer Township and was traveling north when the passenger wheel encountered eroded ground next to the fogline and asphalt. The bus, of Fishing Creek Transportation, abruptly swerved, hitting a guiderail, sideswiping a utility pole, and finally coming to rest down an embankment, a news release reported. There were no children yet on board and the driver was unharmed, police said. An adult passesnger seated behind the driver was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital for a possbile shoulder injury.
Could decaf coffee be banned?
Consumer health advocates are urging the Food and Drug Administration to ban methylene chloride, a key chemical used in the decaffeination process of coffee beans, according to CNN. The chemical, also employed in paint removers, metal cleaners, and pharmaceuticals, has been associated with eye, skin, liver, and heart injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The petition is based on concerns about the chemical's potential to cause cancer. Methylene...
Controlled burn scheduled Saturday in Ralpho Township
Elysburg, Pa. — A shoulder restriction will be in place Saturday on Route 487 in Ralpho Township for a controlled burn. The Elysburg Fire Department will be performing the controlled burn May 4 at 372 Route 487, Elysburg, which is located to the east of the former Boyers Market. Drivers can expect the westbound shoulder to be restricted due to fire department equipment in the area. The controlled burn will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, and drive with caution through the area.
State parks plan over 30 learning activities for public
Harrisburg, Pa. — From May 2 through May 22, DCNR will host over 30 educational programs in 24 state parks in support of learning. Events include wildflower walks, lessons about Cinco de Mayo, fossil classes, woodworking workshops, and more. Remake Learning Days is a global learning festival that brings children, families, community cultural centers, and educators together to share the benefits of collaborative, hands-on learning. ...
PA Wilds selects Big Idea Contest finalists for $50,000 prize
Coudersport, Pa. — The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest — a contest offering up $50,000 to an entrepreneur with the next best business idea for the region — has narrowed down its finalists. The contest is open to entrepreneurs who are developing products, processes, or innovations related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, and/or technology. After review of submissions, the judges have landed on six...
Girlz in the Hoodie to host benefit concert featuring Rehab
Williamsport, Pa. — Local non-profit organization Girlz in the Hoodie is hosting a special Benefit Concert Series featuring live-music from the band "Rehab." The event is being organized in collaboration with The Bar on Market and New Trail Brewing Company. The concert will be held at The Side Bar in downtown Williamsport on Sunday, May 12, coinciding with Mother's Day. Rehab, known for their hit song "Bartender Song (Sittin' at...
Man accused of assaulting former Jersey Shore coach takes deal
Williamsport, Pa. — A Milton man accused of assaulting a high school basketball coach took a plea deal Thursday morning. Brian Hunter, 42, of West Milton pled guilty to disorderly conduct in front of Judge Denise Dieter at the Lycoming County Courthouse. At one point, Hunter told Dieter, “I am not guilty.” Dieter then asked Hunter if he wanted to withdraw his guilty plea and explained to him that they...
Police: Parents allowed 1-year-old to get high on marijuana
Lewisburg, Pa. — Police say a couple in Lewisburg knew their one-year-old infant had ingested marijuana and got high several times. Police were alerted to the alleged incidents on April 16 after Union County Children and Youth Services received a report that the infant had allegedly ingested marijuana. Officer Joshua Dreisbach of Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department talked with a family member who had received a video from the father, Jeffrey Wade Hall, 54, of the infant being under the influence of marijuana, according to...
Squeeze In celebrates 79th anniversary
Sunbury, Pa. — People from all across the region lined up on Market St. in Sunbury yesterday to celebrate the 79th anniversary of The Squeeze In, a local eatery that's been serving hot dogs since 1945 — the same year that Harry S. Truman took office and World War II came to a close. In honor of their 79th year in business, the Squeeze In planned a three day long celebration that kicked off yesterday, May 1, with free hot dogs for the first 500...
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...
Pa. Turnpike users targeted in scam
Washington D.C. — The FBI is warning drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey about a scam involving turnpike users. Since March, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection service from at least three states. IC3 complaint information indicates the scam may be moving from state-to-state. Smishing scammers use fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing...
Governor Shapiro and PSP honor fallen trooper
Harrisburg, Pa. — Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police paid tribute to fallen Trooper Jacques F. “Jay” Rougeau Jr. and honored all members who lost their lives in the line of duty during a memorial ceremony at PSP Headquarters this week. The event marked the 119th anniversary of the department. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at the event, stating, "Our fallen troopers make the ultimate sacrifice for Pennsylvania — and...
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