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Three killed in accident in Bradford County
Athens Township, Pa. — Three people were killed early Tuesday morning in a vehicle crash just north of the Sayre Bridge in Athens Township. The driver, 46-year-old Brett W. Relyea, was traveling south on Riverside Drive at a high rate of speed around 2:30 a.m. April 23 when he lost control of his 2013 Nissan Altima, according to Athens Township Police. Police say the car then traveled a distance across the road and hit a parked 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck. Relyea and his two passengers, Melanie M. Schnurbusch, 42, and Arthur G. Bidlack, 46, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Bradford County Coroner. Police say an autopsy was performed on all three occupants of the vehicle. A toxicology report and the investigation are pending.
Hearing held for three involved in Bradford County killing
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) — A preliminary hearing was held on Friday in Towanda for the three suspects officials say were involved in the killing, dismemberment, and burning of Michael Pruitt back in March. According to 18 News reporters at the hearing, Ronda Parker, Terry Parker, and Summer Heil were all present in person with their […]
Court rules sufficient evidence to proceed with charges in Bradford County murder case
Three suspects in the March shooting death of a man in Bradford County will likely face trial on several felony charges. Following a preliminary hearing Friday in Bradford County Court, the judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed with cases against Terry Parker, 46, of Harrisburg; Ronda Parker, 48, of Columbia Cross Roads; and Summer Heil, 36, of Harrisburg.
Endless Mountains Maple Festival is back
TROY Pa. (WETM) — The Endless Mountains Maple Festival has returned to Troy for its 42nd year. The Maple Festival is being held at Alparon Community Park from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, this year. Visitors can go on rides, watch a monster truck show, watch a […]
Road work planned for Riverside Drive following Tuesday morning’s fatal crash
ATHENS TWP, Pa. (WETM) — Some roadwork is expected to be done in the coming days to help fix a large divot in the roadway along Riverside Drive in Athens Township that’s been a heightened topic of concern by residents after a car crash on Tuesday killed three people. According to Maggie Baker, a spokesperson […]
Sayre man arrested on 66 felony counts of drug possession
SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) — A Sayre man was arrested in April after police say a search of his house revealed a working meth lab. According to the Bradford County Drug Task Force, Sean Hall was arrested on Thursday, April 11, after a warrant was granted to search his home on Linden Street in Sayre. Court […]
Speed a factor in crash that killed 3 Tioga County, N.Y. residents in Athens, Pa.: Police
Three people are dead following a one-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Athens Township, just southeast of Sayre. Athens Township police identified the victims as Brett W. Relyea, 46, and Melanie Schnurbusch, 42, both of Owego, and 46-year-old Arthur G. Bidlack, of Candor. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday...
Falls man accused of stabbing dog. Here's what he says happened
A Falls Township man who alleges he was attempting to teach his dog not to fear knives is accused of stabbing another dog that apparently was attempting to protect the animal. Dashawn Journigan, 32, was arraigned earlier this month on a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals. He is free on unsecured bail.
Pennsylvania Rep. Clint Owlett warns about scam calls asking for donations
Pa. (WETM) – Pennsylvania State Representative Clint Owlett is warning people about a scam call that has surfaced in which attempts to impersonate him by asking for donations over the phone. According to a press release from Representative Owlett’s Office, the scam is a robocall that sounds just like Owlett and asks people to make […]
Police: Man on methamphetamine beats woman
Athens, Pa. — A man allegedly high on methamphetamine slapped a woman and kicked her before police arrested him. Daniel Hannan, 44, of Troy admitted to the assault on April 5 as police took him to the Athens Borough Police Department, Officer Derek Adam Dekar said. Police were called to a home near the 700 block of Dogwood Avenue after complaints of a physical domestic, according to the affidavit. They...
Arrest made in three-car chain reaction accident on Route 1 in Falls
A Philadelphia man is accused of triggering a three-car accident on Route 1 last year that sent a half dozen people to the hospital including a woman who lost an arm. Nathaniel John Clark II, 44, was arraigned Thursday night on two felonies and related offenses including seven counts each of misdemeanor reckless endangerment and simple assault. He was taken to Bucks County Correctional Center in lieu of $50,000 bail. He did not have a legal representative as of Friday, according to the docket.
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On April 11, 2024, property located at 85 Bliven St., Village of Nichols, from Linda Cass to Tyler and Brooke Stroble for $96,000. On April 12, 2024, property located at 4 Maple Ave., Village of Spencer, from James and Lisa Bruxey to Lisa Bruxey for $124,000. On April 12, 2024,...
Uncertain future for Keystone College
FACTORYVILLE, Pa. — The future of a college in Lackawanna County is uncertain after a letter outlining the college's precarious financial position was sent to students on Friday. "I was a little upset because I just transferred here from getting my degree in information technology, and I was excited...
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