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Victim identified after deadly I-80 crash
LIBERTY TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The victim killed in a crash on Interstate 80 Wednesday has been identified. The victim of Wednesday’s fatal crash on I-80 in Liberty Township, Montour County has been identified as 60-year-old Rocco Volpe, Jr. from Massachusetts. The Montour County coroner said the victim died as a result of multiple […]
One dead, two injured in crash on I-80 westbound
Montour County, Pa. — One person is dead and two were injured as a result of an afternoon crash on I-80 westbound today, according to police. At 2:47 p.m., police responded to a three vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound at mile marker 221. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a Roto Rooter truck driven by Nicholas Troxell, 29, was driving eastbound on Interstate 80 when, for unknown reasons, it drove into the west bound lanes. ...
Man killed in crash on I-80 West in Montour County
MONTOUR COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 80 West in Montour County. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Liberty Township near Danville. Officials say a tanker truck traveling east struck a concrete barrier crossed into the westbound lanes striking a pick-up...
Crash causes back up on I-80 near Danville
Milton, Pa. — A crash near Danville today has caused significant traffic along interstate 80. The crash occurred near mile marked 221 on I-80 West at approximately 2:30 p.m. A lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 in both directions between mile marker 220 and 221, approximately four miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County, due to a vehicle crash. At 3:30...
One dead in crash on I-80 in Montour County
LIBERTY TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead after a fatal crash that occurred on I-80 Wednesday afternoon. State police say 60-year-old Rocco Volpe is dead after a Roto Rooter Truck collided with his pickup truck on I-80 near Danville. PSP says they responded to a vehicle crash around 2:30 p.m. on I-80 […]
Lane restriction and delays on I-80 westbound in Montour County
5 p.m. UPDATE: Both lanes of Interstate 80 westbound are open. Danville, Pa. — A lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 westbound at mile marker 221, approximately 4-miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County, due to a vehicle crash. Be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
One killed in three-vehicle I-80 crash
DANVILLE — One driver is dead and two others sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Montour County on Wednesday afternoon. The 2:27 p.m. crash occurred at mile marker 221, in Liberty Township, just west of Danville, state police at Milton said.
Montour County couple confesses to sexual assault of juvenile
Danville, Pa. — A couple living in Danville confessed to having three-way sex with a 15-year-old during interviews with Pennsylvania State Police. Dennis James Aikey, 43, and Bethany Landis, 38, both of Danville told police about the abuse during interviews at the end of June, Trooper James Nestico said. Aikey initially admitted to having sex with the child, but when confronted by police with a confession from Landis, he came clean about the additional instances that had involved Landis, Nestico added. ...
Montour County hires new Director of Veterans Affairs
Danville, Pa. — Montour County has a new person in charge of serving veterans in the county. Dale Myers was hired Tuesday. He is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and will oversee the department that helps vets access services and get assistance. Montour County Commissioners this week approved the hiring of the new Director of Veterans Affairs and the $26,000 annual salary. He replaces Tim Wright, who recently resigned for personal reasons. Myers, a Danville resident, will start today.
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:08 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to...
PennDOT plans safety improvement at 54/642 intersection
Danville, Pa. — A big safety project is coming to a tough intersection. PennDOT is planning to start later this year on an extensive rebuilding of the Route 54/Route 642 intersection in Valley Township, Montour County. The rebuilding and reconfiguration followed a large number of injuries and fatal crashes. The intersection is two interchanges, the Route 642 west lanes, or Liberty Valley Road, and Route 642 east, locally known as Jerseytown Road. PennDOT says they’ll relocate the "Park and Ride" lot, move a section of Route 642, and add new traffic signals. They’ll add left turn lanes, replace a bridge, add lighting, and make other safety improvements. PennDOT has a video of the project on their District 3 website, they’ll start work this winter, and hope to have work completed in four years.
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Monday and Tuesday
On Saturday at 12:34 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service says, "Heat index...
Preorders now open for 2024 covered bridge puzzles
Bloomsburg, Pa. — Covered bridges are considered to be great public treasures of Columbia and Montour counties. To celebrate these iconic symbols and raise funds to preserve them, the Visitors Bureau hosts an annual photo contest and sells a collectible puzzle featuring the winning picture. This year's puzzle will be released in autumn and is the Bureau's 14th limited-edition covered bridge puzzle. The winning image was taken by Tony Berard,...
Danville couple charged with sexual abuse of minor
WASHINGTONVILLE BORO, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Montour County couple was charged on Wednesday with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl multiple times. These encounters allegedly began when the victim was 15 years old. According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police, these incidents happened at Aikey’s home at the 1000 Block of Front Street […]
Update: The current flood advisory will expire at 10:30 p.m.
The advisory was for Columbia and Montour counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is decreasing." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable," adds the weather service. Understanding the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings. Flash flood...
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