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Berwick's WWII weekend closes with historic reenactments and tank displays
Berwick, Columbia Co. — Sunday the final day Berwick's 7th annual World War II Weekend was held at Test Track Park. Over a thousand spectators and reenactors were present to appreciate World War II history, check out the iconic Stuart Tanks and participate in the reenactment of the war.
Communities mourn death of local football player
CARROLLWOOD — Calvin Dickey Jr. was a big man with a big heart. That’s how Carrollwood Day School peers, friends and family will remember the standout athlete — affectionately known as “CJ” — who was getting ready to begin his freshman year playing football at Bucknell University when he died July 12.
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
Warrant Issued for Zion Grove Man After Motorcycle Pursuit
A Zion Grove man is wanted by Ringtown Police after a motorcycle pursuit. Ricky Teter, 46, of Zion Grove has been charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, flight to avoid apprehension, driving with a suspended license, careless driving and other traffic violations following an incident that occurred on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, around 5:30pm.
Woman accused of retail theft at Family Dollar
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly committed retail theft at Family Dollar. The Pottsville Bureau of Police says they are trying to identify a woman who is a person of interest in a retail theft investigation at Family Dollar on July 11. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Emergency Personnel Respond to Helicopter Crash in Hegins Township
Emergency personnel responded to a helicopter crash in Hegins Township on Friday afternoon. Just after 1:00pm, crews were dispatched to the area of 98 Wood Lane in Hegins Township for a helicopter crash. The crash reported occurred in a corn field. The pilot was the only person on board and...
Berks Grandparents, Granddaughter Badly Hurt In Minnesota RV Crash: Fund
Three Hamburg residents face a long road to recovery after their RV crashed in Minnesota on July 11, according to loved ones on GoFundMe.Bill and Kim Byassee and their granddaughter Abby all suffered "life-threatening injuries" in a wreck on Interstate 90, reported Minnesota outlet KIMT. All three …
Downed Tree Knocks Out Power and Closes Route 209 in Branch Township
Route 209 is closed Sunday morning in Branch Township after a tree knocked down power lines. Around 3:00am, emergency personnel were called to a tree on wires in the area of 868 Bunting Street/Route 209 near Llewellyn. Further dispatch reported a tree down blocking the roadway. PPL was dispatched and...
Pottsville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A routine patrol led to an arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 20th, 2024, according to the Pottsville Police Department. Around 1:20 AM, Officer Hrebik observed a black F-150 parked in the middle of a street in front of a home known for its association with drug activity.
Bloomsburg man allegedly assaults person outside bar
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after causing a disturbance outside of a bar in Columbia County. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they observed Andrew Cichy, 32, assaulting a person outside of Hess’ Tavern in Bloomsburg. On arrival, Bloomsburg PD saw an assault victim unconscious in the alley next to the […]
Federal Authorities Investigates Schuylkill County Helicopter Crash
HEGINS – WHTM is reporting… Federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Schuylkill County. First responders were called to Wood Lane in Hegins Township just north of the village of Hegins around 1 p.m. for a helicopter down. The Federal Aviation Administration said a helicopter struck a power line and hit a cornfield.
Shamokin event to showcase youth programs
Shamokin, Pa. — Celebrate and inspire the next generation with a youth programming event in Shamokin this week. The event, to be held at Illumination Station from 6-8 p.m., will showcase exciting opportunities for youth in the Shamokin area, including scholarship offerings and the launch of the Community Giving Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program at Shamokin High School. Entertainment will include live music from Down N' Out, and light refreshments...
Nuremberg Players announce cast for ‘The Little Mermaid’
NUREMBERG – The Nuremberg Community Players have unveiled the cast for their upcoming performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”. Directed by Shawn Anderson, and co-directed by Dave Moses, with assistant directing by John Zions, and apprentice directing by AJ Miller, this enchanting musical promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
Northumberland Police Initiate Blue Envelope Program for those on Autism Spectrum
The Northumberland Police Department has initiated a blue envelope program where drivers on the autism spectrum can place their vehicle registration, insurance card, driver’s license, and emergency contact information. The envelope has instructions on the front side for the operator and instructions on the back for the officer to enhance communications during the traffic encounter.
‘ALL LANES CLOSED’: Major closures in Oakville and Burlington as well as Milton and Halton Hills on QEW and Highway 403 along with Highway 401 July 22-26 trigger traffic warnings to drivers
We’re almost at the halfway point of summer, but that doesn’t mean construction is letting up on Halton highways. The Ministry of Transportation released new and recurring closures that Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills drivers should prepare for this week, as they could cause significant traffic delays.
Reject all cancel culture, America’s terrible choice and other commentary
Libertarian: Reject All Cancel Culture Since the Trump shooting, righty influencers have engaged in their own brand of cancel culture, fumes Reason’s Billy Binion. On Facebook and X, “Chaya Raichik, the woman behind the popular Libs of TikTok social media accounts,” has shared screenshots of “random people making crass comments” about the shooting in Bethel, Pa. One of them, Darcy Waldron Pinckney, lost her job at Home Depot after Raichik blasted her for lamenting the would-be assassin’s poor aim. “Cheering” an assassination attempt is plainly “wrong,” but so is “weaponizing millions of followers to turn a random woman into a national...
MMI Preparatory School welcomes new board members
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Freeland — Attorney Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr. ’79, chair of the board of directors, and Theresa Long, head of school, announced the appointment of four new members to the MMI Preparatory School Board of Directors. Calvin H. Herring ’74...
FAA, NTSB investigating helicopter crash near Hegins
HEGINS, Pa. (WHTM) — Federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Schuylkill County. First responders were called to Wood Lane in Hegins Township just north of the village of Hegins around 1 p.m. for a helicopter down. The Federal Aviation Administration said a helicopter struck a power line and went down in a cornfield […]
Sample Named To Paralympic Team
MIRAMAR, Fla. — Bucknell Class of 2024 graduate Rayven Sample earned a slot on the 28-man Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Paralympics as announced Sunday morning. Sample will compete in the 400-meter dash. The 2024 Paralympics start Aug. 28 and run through Sept. 8. “Making the Paris...
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