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Woman killed in crash in Lycoming County
Trout Run, Pa. — A 40-year-old woman of Trout Run was killed Monday when her vehicle went off a windy mountain road and down an embankment in Gamble Township. Maralea A. Cook died as a result of injuries from the crash around 3:15 p.m. May 6, according to Trp. Thomas Spagnuolo of state police at Montoursville. Police say Cook was traveling north in a 2013 BMW when she lost control of a vehicle on Sugar Camp Road as she was negotiating a left curve near the intersection with Chaapel Mountain Road. The vehicle hit a tree and then went down a steep embankment. The Lycoming County Coroner's Office and Willing Hand Hose Co. #1 assisted at the scene.
Construction season continues: a roundup of roadwork for the week of May 13
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County Lane restrictions will be in place this week along Interstate 180 between Loyalsock and Muncy townships as part of a two-year roadway project. The contractor will begin installing centerline skip pavement markings and bridge deck seals on...
Contractor stiffs recently widowed woman
Williamsport, Pa. — A local man hired to fix a recently widowed woman's ceiling failed to show up for the job despite taking advance payment for materials, police say. Jason Robert Yahn, 40, of Williamsport, the owner of “Phase up Contracting” took $300 from the 78-year-old woman, according to Officer Andrew Stevens. Yahn bilked on the job altogether after failing to show up for an agreed April 15 start, Stevens added. ...
Pa. mom admits leaving young children unsupervised in deplorable conditions
WILLIAMSPORT — A Williamsport mother who admitted leaving young children alone in deplorable conditions is likely to receive a time-served sentence. Destiney Elizabeth Kellar, 23, pleaded guilty Friday in Lycoming County court to a charge of endangering the welfare of children. The plea agreement calls for a prison sentence...
Clarkstown Ben Franklin store closing after 43 years
Muncy, Pa. — The store with a little bit of everything will soon close its doors after 43 years in business. The owner of the Ben Franklin variety store in Clarkstown, Gary Peck, said it's time to retire. "It's worked out for the community very well. We were able to help a lot of people," Peck said. Ben Franklin wasn't just a store, it was a community hub and a place where those in the east end of Lycoming County could get much-needed items, especially...
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and Hughesville library offer free, wild west-themed outdoor concert
Hughesville, Pa. — For the second consecutive year, the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra will continue to partner with the Hughesville Area Public Library for an outdoor concert in Hughesville. Set against the backdrop of the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, the event is scheduled on June 2 at 7 p.m., with activities commencing at 6 p.m. and the fairgrounds opening at 5:30 p.m. Titled "Once Upon an Orchestra," the concert promises a meticulously...
Williamsport to get a Chick-fil-A located next to a proposed Wawa
WILLIAMSPORT — The city of Williamsport will be getting a Chick-fil-A restaurant that is to be built next to its first Wawa. The announcement was made Thursday by the city in conjunction with the developer Famvest Partners of State College. Both businesses will be on the east side of...
Man charged with killing Middletown native in 2016 ordered to stand trial
WILLIAMSPORT — An earlier fight between two men is the possible motive in the fatal shooting of a Middletown native on a Williamsport street in 2016. Dawud M. Rogers, 42, was held for court Friday on charges that he shot William Michael Blackwell, 31, on Dec. 30, 2016. Blackwell...
Softball Game Preview: Towanda Plays at Home
The Towanda Black Knights will be playing at home against the Canton Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Towanda and five for Canton. Towanda's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering...
Inmate bites staff at Lycoming County Prison
Williamsport, Pa. — A 23-year-old inmate at the Lycoming County Prison bit a correctional officer causing an injury. Aaron Joel Snyder, 23, was taken to the ground in March when he attempted to injure himself while in custody, Detective Stephen Sorage said. Snyder allegedly bit the hand of an officer during the incident. The bite broke skin causing injury to the officer, according to the complaint. Snyder is being charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault by a prisoner. Both are felonies. Snyder is being held on $75,000 monetary bail. Docket sheet
Man pleads guilty to charges from Liberty traffic stop
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a traffic stop in Liberty last year. Keith Foster, 23, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and receiving stolen property. He will be sentenced at a later date, after a presentencing investigation.
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