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Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in parts of central Pa.
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:04 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Perry, Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:03 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Enola, moving east at...
Storms canceled Memorial Day events across central Pa., but didn’t happen. Why not?
Did rain wash out your Memorial Day plans, only for sun to persist throughout the holiday?. Residents in several municipalities woke up to disappointment to see their annual town parades canceled because of predicted thunderstorms and bad weather. Initial forecasts showed problematic weather beginning as soon as 5 a.m., leading to some of the cancelations. Then projections were pushed back to the afternoon.
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. ...
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 […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, May 13-26
A house in Penn Township that sold for $550,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County between May 13 and May 26. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $245,800. The average price per square foot was $147.
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.
World Of Outlaws Stars Join Star-Studded Bob Weikert Memorial Entry List
The biggest and richest Sprint Car race of the year thus far just got even bigger. Following Saturday's World of Outlaws event at Atomic Speedway, a trio of Outlaws stars have made their way to Port Royal Speedway for Sunday's High Limit Racing Bob Weikert Memorial. Who's Racing In The...
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
Business wants some sidewalk space in Newport
The Juniata Valley Winery is planning to open on the square of Newport at the former Expresso Yourself Café site. At the Newport Borough Council meeting on May 7, Juniata Valley Winery owner George Hazard requested a modification of an ordinance to allow outside seating. He said he’d like to have approximately four outside tables.
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...
Middleburg Livestock Hog Auction 5/21/24
Compared to last weeks weighted average prices slaughter hogs averaged .03 higher, heritage hogs averaged 1.32 higher and slaughter sows averaged 2.41 lower. BARROWS/GILTS: US 1-2: 2 head 92 lbs 98.00, 4 head 138-190 lbs 68.00-74.00, 8 head 100-157 lbs 74.00-98.00, 22 head 235-295 lbs 65.00-76.00, 27 head 240-290 lbs 72.00-90.00, 18 head 305-390 lbs 55.00-70.00, 3 head 310-320 lbs 70.00-72.00; Head: 10 head 25-30 lbs 65.00-80.00. US 2: 9 head 115-181 lbs 50.00-68.00, 18 head 220-296 lbs 54.00-72.00, 7 head 235-273 lbs 72.00-84.00, 12 head 301-350 lbs 56.00-72.00, 3 head 305-340 lbs 66.00-74.00, 1 head 400 lbs 44.00; Head: 4 head 60-70 lbs 55.00-65.00. UTILITY: 17 head 92 lbs 68.00, 1 head 140 lbs 70.00, 8 head 115-119 lbs 5.00-60.00, 1 head 250 lbs 50.00, 1 head 320 lbs 55.00; Head: 1 head 40 lbs 20.00, 3 head 70 lbs 6.00.
Green Park bans the use of plastic bags for curbside trash collection
The Green Park Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance April 15 amending language in the city’s municipal code related to solid waste, outlawing residents from using plastic bags in place of or in addition to traditional waste containers. The ordinance passed by a vote of 4-3, with Mayor Tim...
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.
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