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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Wyoming Free Library
“Harry Potter” is one of those eternal series that has permeated pop culture and exists in the ether so that even if you haven’t read it, you still likely know a few facts about its world-building, the spells, and the hit-movie franchise itself. It’s a series I think...
One dead after crash in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after a crash in Lycoming County Saturday night. According to the Lycoming County Coroner's Office, Kathleen McFadden, 65, was killed when a Jeep driving south on Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township near Montoursville crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the car she was a passenger in just after 6 p.m.
The Pirates Hit So Many Home Runs Last Night Against The Mets That They Ran Out Of Fireworks
Cool story. Bloggable though? You tell me. Rowdy Tellez and Bryan Reynolds became the first pair of teammates in MLB History to each hit two home runs, including a grand slam a piece. Tied a franchise record 7 home runs as a team, scoring all 14 of their runs from the long ball. And with Paul Skenes improved his rookie record to 5-0. But at the end of the day, I'd lean on the side of this being non-bloggable material aside from perhaps if we had a Pirates specific or MLB only writer. Besides, at 42-45, Pittsburgh is too low in the standings for me to be caring about!
Infant’s urine tests positive for methamphetamine, mother, roommate charged
Montgomery, Pa. — An infant was admitted to intensive care after doctors say the boy reportedly ingested methamphetamine while under the care of his mother and her roommate. Police say the infant was sweating excessively and had a rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure in late June when his mother came into the emergency room at UPMC Williamsport. The infant’s urine came back positive for methamphetamine after the boy was...
Butcher knife allegedly used in death threat toward woman
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman allegedly held a butcher knifer over her head while threatening her partner because of suspected infidelity. Sarah Michelle Smith of Williamsport said to the victim, “I’ll kill you,” while holding the weapon on June 25, according to the complaint. Officer Thaddeus Trafford spoke with Smith after the accuser ran from the home and called Williamsport Police. Smith allegedly admitting to having the knife and arguing over cheating with her partner, but claimed she never threatened them. Speaking with the victim, Trafford was told about the threat made during the argument, according to his report. Smith is being charged with terroristic threats and simple assault. Judge Christian Frey set bail at $10,000 monetary during an arraignment. Docket sheet
Back-to-school supply drive at PVEN
SCIOTA, Pa. — The food pantry at Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network in Sciota is filled with meals ready to go out to kids' homes on summer break. The food pantry has a distribution once a week and volunteers have seen a lot of families stopping by for meals. "We...
Biden seeks boost in Pennsylvania as calls for him to step aside mount
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) -An embattled U.S. President Joe Biden faced escalating pressure from fellow Democrats worried about his candidacy on Sunday, concerns he worked to ease with campaign stops in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
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