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Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
'What a woman can do': Ruth Law's record-breaking long-distance flight landed in Hornell
On Nov. 19, 1916, Ruth Law climbed into her already-obsolete Curtiss pusher biplane and took off from Chicago. Six hours (and 590 miles) later she touched down at the fairgrounds in Hornell, shattering every American record for long-distance flight, and every world record for distance flights by a woman. After servicing the airplane...
Chander ends tenure as head wrestling coach at Penn College
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Pankil Chander is stepping down as Penn College's head wrestling coach to accept another full-time coaching opportunity. Penn College has begun a national search for Chander's replacement. "I'm grateful for the lessons, relationships, and opportunities that came with being at the helm of Penn College Wrestling," Chander...
Pa. judge made it clear homicide case defendant was not to know her charges
WILLIAMSPORT — The Lycoming County president judge made it clear a homicide case defendant was not to know her charges at her preliminary arraignment or for 30 days afterwards. Judge Nancy L. Butts in a June 25 order requiring the sealing of all arrest documents for Johniece Francine Legare...
3 children hit by car in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Witnesses say three children have been injured after a car hit them on Elmira’s southside on the evening of July 26. According to the Elmira Police Department, Elmira Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a motor vehicle accident involving four pedestrians and one vehicle One person was taken by […]
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Two Lycoming County men charged after agreeing to fight each other
Montgomery, Pa. — Two men were charged after they engaged in a mutually-agreed fight in Montgomery, police said. Brandon Michael Buck, 24, of Hughesville argued with Aiden Elijah Schwenk-Probst, 18, of Muncy near a home in the 60 block of E. Houston Avenue, Trooper Dylan Houser said. Buck allegedly punched Schwenk-Probst before being tackled. Both men wrestled on the ground, according to the complaint. The fight was set after Buck...
Lycoming County Commissioners: Opioid settlements, equipment grants, and phone scams
Williamsport, Pa. — During Thursday's meeting, the Lycoming County Commissioners discussed new funding and grant applications and addressed phone scams and safety. The County Commissioners voted and approved several agenda items at Thursday's morning meeting. Director of Admission, Matt McDermott, presented one of the meeting’s bigger agenda items: ratifying Wave Two Settlements, which is money allocated for the purpose of addressing the opioid epidemic. The approval would allow the next round of opioid payments to be released and sent to rehabilitation centers and other local...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Williamsport Bureau of Police to host National Night Out
Williamsport, Pa. — Just a couple of days after the Lycoming Regional Police Department's National Night Out events, the Williamsport Bureau of Police will have a Night Out of their own. This year's Williamsport PD Night Out is a summertime complement to visits and presentations made to local students in the preceding months. The Lycoming Regional PD Night Out will take place in multiple venues on Aug. 4. Read more...
Waverly man sentenced on fraud charges after $700 stolen card shopping spree
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Waverly man was sentenced to prison time after a release from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office states he’s responsible for buying nearly $700 in items with a stolen debit card. According to documents, 41-year-old Alan Craig White Jr. was sentenced to a minimum of six months to 23 months […]
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
Laurel Health to offer walk-in physicals in August
Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health will offer several walk-in physical days at three of its locations in Tioga and Bradford counties for students who are about to begin school and need a wellness exam. Walk-in physical days will take place at the Laurel Health Centers in Wellsboro, Mansfield and Troy beginning on Aug. 8. Three […]
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