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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
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...
Surface treatment project begins on Route 15 and Four Mile Drive in Lycoming County
Lycoming County, Pa. — Work begins Saturday on a High-Friction Service Treatment (HFST) project on Route 15 in Lewis Township and Route 2008 (Four Mile Drive) in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. On Saturday, May 11, the contractor, Venture Construction, will begin applying a HFST on the eastbound lane of Four Mile Drive between the intersection with Route 2039 (Warrensville Road) and Nast Avenue, in Loyalsock Township. Work will be performed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect single...
Woman dies after Lycoming County crash
GAMBLE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A woman from Trout Run died after a crash in Lycoming County Monday afternoon. State police said they were called to Sugar Camp Road, Gamble Township, around 3:20 p.m. Monday for a one-car crash. First responders said they arrived on the scene and found a car at the bottom of […]
Multiple hand-to-hand deliveries of crack cocaine to an informant
Williamsport, Pa. — A man delivered crack cocaine to an informant near W. Fourth Street three times in January, according to detectives with the Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit. Ronald Morton, 41, of Williamsport allegedly agreed to the deals with the informant as detectives listened. Morton sold .51 grams of the substance for $80 in marked bills each time he met the informant, detectives said. Morton is being charged with three counts each of criminal use of a communication facility and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Morton is free on $50,000 unsecured bail. Docket sheet
Watsontown River Bridge to close in Union, Northumberland Counties
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up for drivers in Union and Northumberland Counties, starting Monday, the Watsontown River Bridge will be closed for a bridge preservation project. PennDOT officials say Brimmer Avenue will be closed between Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union County, and Elm Street in Northumberland County. Officials say this project […]
Two Penn College ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants
Williamsport, Pa. — Prior to receiving their baccalaureate degrees, two Army ROTC cadets at Penn College have been commissioned as second lieutenants and assigned to their Army component and branch. Upon commissioning, the cadets committed to four years of active duty or eight years in the Army Reserve or National Guard. Gabriel R. Kennedy-Citeroni, of Blairsville, was assigned to active duty with the Chemical Corps. Kennedy-Citeroni will be awarded a...
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