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Fire under control at Northumberland Co. building
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire that damaged a building Monday morning is now under control says the Northumberland County Department of Public Safety. Officials say a call came in just after 9:00 a.m. in the 30 block of South Market Street in Shamokin for a reported first-alarm structure fire. Authorities say there are no […]
Three charged for high-speed chase involving children
Shamokin, Pa. — Three people were charged after they drove at high speeds through Shamokin with three young children. Darwin Sanchez, 23, of Shamokin, was pulled over on March 13 after a police officer observed him traveling at a high rate of speed and blowing through several stop signs on Shamokin Street. Sanchez had several passengers in his vehicle, including three young children and Savanna Johnson, 22, of Coal Township, according to the affidavit. ...
Flood advisory issued for Columbia and Northumberland counties Monday night
On Monday at 7:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 9:15 p.m. for Columbia and Northumberland counties. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
Danville honors service members on Memorial Day
Danville, Pa. — Under gray skies, Danville's Memorial Day ceremony went off without the threatened rain, as veterans, American Legion members, and onlookers honored those fallen Monday morning. The ceremony began at the Riverside Bridge at 10 a.m. with an invocation by Anthony Turel Jr., a U.S. Air Force veteran and VFW chaplain, followed by a tribute of flowers tossed from the bridge to honor those who were buried or lost at sea. Second-graders Ava Lynch and Naila Budic, along with pre-K student Piper Brown served as the flower girls for the ceremony. Danville's American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard gave the rifle salute before U.S. Navy veteran and Honor Guard Bugler Marvin Sassaman played "Taps." Following the bridge ceremony, the parade traveled through downtown Danville. The Memorial Park Ceremony, which was to take place at the park on Bloom Street, was moved to the Danville Middle School due to weather.
Memorial Day observance in Lycoming County
MUNCY, Pa. — Dozens of people lined East Mechanic Street in Muncy for the borough's annual Memorial Day parade. This is the third year for the parade, following a break during the pandemic. When Bill Scott joined the Muncy borough council, he wanted to bring back the show of support for the fallen.
Construction projects continue this week
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lane restrictions on County Line Road in Union, Snyder counties Starting Monday, a contractor working for UGI Utilities will begin a blacktop base repair project as part of a gas main replacement project on Route 1017 (County Line Road) in Union and Snyder counties. ...
Plans in motion for Wawa store in Danville
Danville, Pa. — The Danville Borough Council recently approved preliminary development plans for a Wawa store. The council reviewed land development plans and gave a conditional approval at the May 14 meeting, according to Brindy Mordan, borough manager. The borough's planning commission had reviewed the land development and subdivision plans for the convenience store and gas station that will potentially be built on 4.5 acres of vacant land on Montour Boulevard. ...
Police seek information on incident at Walmart
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Police are seeking information regarding an incident at the Selinsgrove Walmart store in which an 8-year-old boy was hurt. Trp. Jeffery Tice of state police at Selinsgrove said at 10:20 p.m. May 10, two juvenile males threw a large rubber ball to each other across the aisles. The ball ended up hitting the 8-year-old boy in the head. Anyone with information leading to the identity of the two juvenile males may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Woman racks up eighth round of retail theft charges
Lewisburg, Pa. — A Williamsport woman who previously was convicted seven times for retail theft was charged again. Trp. Brett Harvey of state police at Milton says Arilyn M. Kurtz, 40, was at the Lewisburg Walmart store on April 12 when she under-rang items causing the store a loss of $271. Kurtz used a lower-priced UPC code that she put in the palm of her hand and began ringing up items with it at self-checkout. Police said she scanned the altered UPC code eight times as she rang up higher-priced items. The UPC code was for a $3 item. Police filed 18 felony retail theft charges at the office of District Judge Jeffrey A. Rowe in Lewisburg. Kurtz had previously been convicted seven times for retail theft, according to police. She is free on $5,000 unsecured bail. Docket Sheet
PSPCA rescues 28 retired service dogs from unsanitary conditions in Northumberland County
Ten retired military and law enforcement dogs who were rescued from neglect and animal cruelty in Northumberland County are now up for adoption at Pennsylvania SPCA in North Philadelphia.
Montoursville hosts Memorial Day service
Montoursville, Pa. — Crowds gathered in Montoursville Monday to honor fallen service members at an event hosted by the American Legion. Post 104 Commander Harry Swank welcomed the crowd and the Marine Corp Honor Guard Presented the Colors. The Montoursville High School band, directed by Chris Morgan, played the national anthem, followed by the invocation by retired pastor, Frank Hartzel. The event's guest speaker was retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Dennis E. Norman. The service included the roll call of those who gave their all, beginning with the fallen in the Civil War. Cub Scout Pack 21 presented the American Flag before Hartzel gave the final benediction.
Pa. boy, 15, accused of wounding another teen turns himself in
SHAMOKIN — The 15-year-old boy wanted in connection with a recent Shamokin area shooting has turned himself and has been committed to the Northumberland County Jail as an adult in lieu of $250,000 bail. Aiden J. Scott of Shamokin is accused of shooting another 15-year-old in the chest on...
Motorcyclist killed in Friday morning crash
Montgomery, Pa. — A motorcyclist was killed Friday after he lost control of his bike and crashed into a guide rail, police say. David N. Nangle, 74, was headed south on Route 15 in Clinton Township around 11 a.m. when he struck a guide rail as he was negotiating a right curve in the roadway, according to Trp. Edward Gensel of state police at Montoursville. Nangle was thrown from the bike, a 2015 Victory Cross County Tour, and landed down an embankment, Gensel said The bike continued traveling, striking the concrete traffic barrier multiple times before coming to a stop. Police say the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Nangle, Painted Post, NY, died before the first emergency personnel arrived on scene, according to a report.
Dewart Livestock Auction 5/20/24
RECEIPTS: Cattle 174; Calves 402; Hogs 4; Feeder Pigs 0; Sheep 11; Goats 13. SLAUGHTER STEERS: High Choice/Prime 3-4: 1450-1688 lbs 184.00-187.00. Choice 2-3: 1380-1560 lbs 170.00-180.00. SLAUGHTER HOLSTEIN STEERS: Choice 2-3: 1090 lbs 150.00-158.00. Select 2-3: 1568 lbs 130.00. SLAUGHTER COWS: Premium White: 65-75% lean Avg dress 122.00-134.00; Breakers:...
Man guilty of causing Christmas Eve crash sentenced this week
Williamsport, Pa. — Through tears, a man found guilty of being on drugs the day he caused a crash, apologized to his family. Not once did Jacob Yeick, 27, of Pennsdale look in the direction of his victim, who spoke at the Lycoming County Courthouse Tuesday during sentencing. As part of a plea deal, Yeick pled guilty to aggravated assault while DUI and DUI. “Weeks after [the accident] it was...
Day One of PIAA Track & Field State Championships
Southern Columbia senior Kate Moncavage (1600M) and Danville senior Bronson Krainak (Javelin) both won golds coming out of District 4, and many other Northeast PA athletes finished in the top five at day one of the PIAA track and field championships.
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