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Man charged with child sex assault in Northumberland County
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Mount Carmel is locked up on sexual assault charges of a young girl. Christopher Snyder, 38, is charged with statutory sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, and related charges. Investigators say the victim was assaulted when she was 11 to 14...
Community foundations announce collaboration to host new nonprofit conference at Bucknell University
Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are neighboring community foundations dedicated to the well-being of communities across six counties in the Susquehanna Valley. The two are thrilled to partner together to create Elevate2, a new regional nonprofit conference. The inaugural conference will be held on...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan, Union, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler...
A Pa. service dog rescue had its license pulled due to animal neglect. Seven dogs still need new homes.
Seven hero dogs are looking for homes. That’s how many German shepherds and Belgian Malinois remain of the 28 military and law enforcement service dogs the Pennsylvania SPCA removed over the past year due to wretched conditions at K9 Hero Haven, a Northumberland County rescue organization. The PSPCA has...
Resurfacing project continues on Route 54 near Riverside
RIVERSIDE — Motorists are advised that a resurfacing project continues on Route 54 in Rush Township and Riverside Borough in Northumberland County. HRI Inc. began milling Route 54, between Bowden Road (Route 2004) in Rush Township and Sunbury Road (Route 4001) in Riverside, on Wednesday.
Northumberland County Man Facing Federal Charges
SCRANTON – A Northumberland County man is facing federal weapons charges. The US Attorney says 51-year-old Ryan Mills of Milton is a convicted felon, and it was illegal for him to have three firearms. The federal prosecutor’s office issued a news release on an indictment Friday. The indictment...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 5:29 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Union and Northumberland counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. “At 5:29 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
Kemper sentenced to two to eight years in state prison for numerous burglaries
SHAMOKIN — A 36-year-old Coal Township man charged by state police with committing numerous burglaries was sentenced Tuesday morning to two to eight years in state prison and ordered to make more than $76,000 in restitution. Northumberland County President Judge Paige Rosini imposed the sentence on Joseph John Kemper...
Northumberland County man indicted for firearms offenses
Williamsport, Pa. — A federal grand jury indicted a Northumberland County man for multiple firearms offenses. Ryan Edward Mills, 51, possessed three firearms on Jan. 10 that he was prohibited from having due to a previous felony conviction, according to a release from the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Mills had in his possession a pistol, semi-automatic shotgun, and an AR-15 style rifle. Additionally, the indictment alleges one of the firearms had an obliterated serial number. The maximum penalty under federal law for the crimes charged in the indictment is 35 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit part of Pennsylvania Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:19 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Southern Lycoming as well as Union, Montour and Northumberland counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:19 p.m., Doppler radar...
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