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Man’s death attributed to hospital staff failure, coroner says

MAHONING TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner released details about a man found dead at a Geisinger mental health facility, attributing his death to staff failure. Montour County Coroner’s Office, Mahoning Township Police, and the Montour County District Attorney have completed the death investigation of Anthony Fisher of Dushore. Authorities stated Anthony […]

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Northumberland Commissioners Split Over Maintaining Property Tax Rate

SUNBURY — On a sharply divided 2-1 vote Thursday, the Northumberland County commissioners seek court approval to maintain the county’s current property tax rate. Commissioner Meghan Beck opposed the request and questioned whether recent savings and increased revenue could allow the county to reduce taxes. Beck said, “We’ve been in a mode of just paying the bills and we aren’t improving the economics of our community. There’s a lot of activities we could potentially be involved in, which would help improve the economics of our county.”

Sunbury, PA · 1d
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More than 50 Residents Impacted by Skimming Device Found in Sunbury

The Daily Item reports more than 50 residents were affected by a skimming device placed on a checkout machine at a downtown business in Sunbury. Sunbury police tell the Daily Item they are working with the Shikellamy School District to collect donations and non-perishable food items for victims of the theft from their EBT ACCESS cards, which provide SNAP benefits. The skimming device was discovered earlier this week at the Dollar General on Market Street. The newspaper reports several families in the Shikellamy School District were impacted. No other skimmers have been discovered at other local businesses after police completed an investigation.

Sunbury, PA · 2d
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Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: November 7–13, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists eight marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, November 7, 2026 , through Friday, November 13, 2026 . The index was reviewed on Friday, November 13, 2026 . Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, November 7, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Sunday, November 8, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Monday, November 9, 2026 Damian Robert Sharp and Ashley Nicole Babarsky Michael William Ouly and Gabrielle Elizabeth Markiewicz Tuesday, November 10, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 12, 2026 Jesse James Lawrence Rogers and Tiffany Marie Staver Richard Bruno and Annie Cordero-Ruiz Carl Anthony Pollard and Victoria F Marteslo Cody Matthew Cleaver and Skylar Lin Bartholomew Friday, November 13, 2026 David Arthur Dries and Linda Ann Noecker Joel William Huffman and Taylor Ann Maskerines Total: Eight couples. Dates with no licenses listed: November 7, 8, 10

Schuylkill County, PA · 19h

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Ashland Man Cited for Allegedly Dumping Rubbish Along Butler Township Road

An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road. According to a non-traffic citation filed November 9, 2026 , Max Ramirez Miranda is accused of scattering rubbish along a highway in the area of 225 Dutchtown Road in Butler Township. The citation lists the alleged offense as occurring at approximately 8:34 a.m. Monday, November 9. Police charged Ramirez Miranda with scattering rubbish upon land or into a stream under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code. Police Seek $79.16 in Cleanup Restitution Police are requesting $79.16 in restitution to Butler Township for cleanup costs. The citation also lists a fine, along with additional costs and fees. The citation does not provide further details about the material allegedly discarded or the circumstances of the incident. The charge is an allegation. Ramirez Miranda is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Ashland, PA · 21h

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Penn State Student Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Fracturing Another Man’s Skull

The victim was flown to Geisinger Medical Center and put into intensive care.

Danville, PA · 1d

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Shikellamy to play for first district title in 16 years

The last time Shikellamy had 9 wins in a season was in 2017. Since then, the Braves program has only won 11 games up until last season when. Mike Hoover took over his alma mater and led them to 5 wins. Thomas Pollock, Shikellamy Senior says, “I think it's really...

Sunbury, PA · 1d

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Teen arrested, charged as adult for alleged stabbing

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in Bloomsburg was arrested after police said he stabbed one victim in the arm with a knife and chased another. Brandon Frields, 17, of Berwick, was arrested Thursday in connection to a Nov. 1 stabbing on East Second Street, according to the Bloomsburg Police Department. Frields faces several […]

Bloomsburg, PA · 1d

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Four Schuylkill County Residents Charged in Undercover Drug Investigations Involving Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

Four Schuylkill County residents face drug charges following investigations into alleged sales of methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover law enforcement officers, according to criminal complaints, affidavits and court records. Those charged include Ashley Marie Licona, 34, of Pottsville; Vanna Marie McCabe, 40, of Pottsville; Richard Lee Bealer, 44, of New Ringgold; and Roy Reubin Kesten II, 37, of Pottsville. Investigators allege Kesten helped arrange multiple purchases from other defendants, sometimes receiving money for facilitating the transactions. According to the affidavits, the purchases occurred between May and September 2026, primarily in Pottsville, along with a separate fentanyl purchase in McAdoo. The Pottsville cases were filed November 6 through the office of Magisterial District Judge James Reiley. The Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office is listed as the arresting agency. Alleged Sales Involving Ashley Licona According to the affidavits, undercover officers arranged several purchases from Licona near her residence at 409 East Norwegian Street in Pottsville. Investigators allege an officer paid Licona $200 on July 9 for a substance later determined by a Pennsylvania State Police laboratory to weigh 0.36 grams and contain fentanyl. During a second alleged purchase on July 15, an officer was provided $360 for the transaction. According to the

Schuylkill County, PA · 12h

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Special Food Distribution Set For Sunbury Theft Victims

SUNBURY — Families affected by the theft of food assistance benefits in Sunbury will have an opportunity to receive additional help Tuesday. Central Susquehanna Opportunities is holding a special food distribution from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at State Representative Michael Stender’s office near the former Sunbury hospital.

Sunbury, PA · 14h

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Man on supervised release for storing explosives in Lebanon County

MILLCREEK TWP., Pa. - A man who admitted to storing explosive devices in a Lebanon County home has learned his fate. Timothy Sheaffer pleaded guilty to possessing weapons of mass destruction and related offenses. The plea stems from the discovery of 14 explosive devices inside a house in Millcreek Township,...

Lebanon County, PA · 1d

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Missing Amish Teen Found “Alive And Well” At A Church — After Being Gone 5 Days

A 16-year-old Amish boy who walked away from a Lebanon County, Pennsylvania treatment facility last week has been found alive and well, five days after he went missing. Jonas Smucker left Green Pastures, a mental health facility which treats Plain community patients, at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6. Police located him earlier today (November 11) at a church in Lebanon. From LancasterOnline:

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Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. According to police, troopers were dispatched to the store at 1544 Route 61 at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a report of a stolen wallet. Police said surveillance footage shows an unidentified man grabbing the wallet and leaving the store. Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600 .

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Shenandoah woman accused of attacking teenage son with scissors

WEST MAHANOY TWP., SCHUYLKILL CO, (WOLF) — A 51-year-old Shenandoah woman was arrested after state police said she attacked her 17-year-old son with scissors during a domestic altercation. Troopers responded Oct. 6 to a report of a domestic dispute at a home at 136 Schuylkill Avenue. Police identified the...

Shenandoah, PA · 6h

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Montour County resident died of measles, Pa. health department announces

Danville, Pa. — An unvaccinated Montour County resident has died after testing positive for measles, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Friday. It is the seventh measles-associated death reported in the state this year. The department said it will not release further details about the individual to protect the family’s privacy. The death has been reported to the CDC and added to the state’s measles dashboard. As of Friday, Pennsylvania has recorded 1,542 confirmed measles cases across 46 counties in 2026, along with 305 hospitalizations. Thirty-seven new cases have been confirmed since Nov. 9. Of the total cases, five involved people who had been vaccinated — less than 1%. The seven confirmed measles-associated deaths this year were two residents of Jefferson, three of Lancaster, one of Mifflin, and one of Montour counties. The department said it is still investigating a reported death of a Franklin County resident in October and has not yet confirmed it meets the criteria for a measles-associated death. To be counted as measles-associated, a death must occur within 30 days of symptom onset in someone with clinical evidence of measles and a positive lab test, and it cannot be due to an unrelated cause. The Health

Montour County, PA · 21h

WBRE

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21-year-old man identified as victim in fatal Mifflin County crash

ALFARATA, Pa. (WHTM) — A Snyder County man died in a weekend crash in Mifflin County. The crash happened around midnight Sunday on Alfarata Road in Decatur Township. According to the Mifflin County Coroner’s Office, Tanner Rhine, 21, of McClure, was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner’s office said Rhine was not wearing a […]

Mifflin County, PA · 2d

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Two Men Charged In Turbotville Woman’s Overdose Death

TURBOTVILLE — Two men face dozens of felony charges in connection with a Turbotville woman’s fatal drug overdose in 2024. NorthcentralPA reports 41-year-old Nathan Peterman, the victim’s fiancé, and 64-year-old Eugene Penny of Milton were recently charged. Investigators say 39-year-old Allison Chappell died at Geisinger Medical...

Turbotville, PA · 1d

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District XI Football Scores: Schuylkill County Playoff Results, November 13–14

Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal. Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals. Scoreboard note: A dash (—) means a final score has not yet been reported. Final scores will be added as results become available. Friday, November 13, 2026: Championship Results Class 1A Championship Location: Blue Mountain Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley — District XI Class 1A Final Team Final Score Williams Valley 40 Tri-Valley 7 Class 2A Championship Location: North Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh — District XI Class 2A Final Team Final Score Northern Lehigh 40 Schuylkill Haven 13 Saturday, November 14, 2026: Semifinal Result Class 4A Semifinal Location: Blue Mountain Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton — District XI Class 4A Semifinal Team Final Score Blue Mountain — Lehighton —

Schuylkill County, PA · 17h

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Pennsylvania reports seventh measles death

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A seventh person with measles has died in Pennsylvania according to the state’s Department of Health and an additional county has reported a positive case. The death was an unvaccinated resident of Montour County who tested positive for measles, according to Friday’s update on the measles outbreak. That adds to deaths […]

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Firefighters Battle House Fire Near Freeburg

FREEBURG — Volunteer firefighters from several departments responded to a house fire near Freeburg in Washington Township, Snyder County, Thursday morning. The Port Trevorton Fire Company reports crews were dispatched around 11:30am to a home at 2388 Route 35. Initial reports indicated someone might be trapped inside, although that...

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