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Police investigating deadly crash in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Police are investigating a deadly crash in Columbia County. Troopers say two vehicles collided on Route 118 in Jackson Township near Elk Grove shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Officials have not yet released the victim's name. The deadly crash remains under investigation.
Warrant Issued for Bloomsburg Man After High-Speed Motorcycle Chase through Schuylkill and Columbia Counties
A warrant has been issued for a Bloomsburg man who led State Police on a motorcycle pursuit through Schuylkill and Columbia Counties on Wednesday morning. According to court papers filed by State Police Sgt. Thomas Hornung, Nathan Hays, 42, of Bloomsburg, faces 78 charges following the pursuit that began in Ashland. The charges include fleeing or attempting to elude police and numerous traffic violations.
Columbia County couple stuck in Hurricane Beryl’s path
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Columbia County couple will get to see the wrath of Hurricane Beryl close up as they’re vacationing in Jamaica. Sara and Hayes Clark from Berwick went to a resort in Whitehouse Jamaica to celebrate their fourth anniversary. Now, they’re stuck in the storm’s path. “We knew the storm was coming. […]
Attorney for charged officer calls evidence 'weak, unorganized and flimsy'
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — The attorney representing a former Tamaqua police officer who was arrested in May said he'll be fighting the case 100 percent and looks forward to clearing his name. Christopher Cordes, of Bloomsburg, appeared in court at a preliminary hearing Monday in Columbia County. Cordes...
Former Tamaqua officer waives charges
A former Tamaqua Police officer accused of child sexual abuse, manufacturing child pornography and sexual intercourse with a dog will be heading to court. The charges against Christopher Cordes, 29, of Bloomsburg, were bound over to court following a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Columbia County. Cordes was arrested following an...
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Sunday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 12:27 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1 p.m. for Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. The storms are anticipated to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 12:27...
Update: Flood watch for North Central Pa. until 2 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 5:52 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 2 a.m. for Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding...
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