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Pottsville Pizzeria Celebrates 75 Years of Tradition This Saturday
This Saturday, Pottsville Pizzeria will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The pizzeria has been serving the community with its classic pizzas and subs since the summer of 1949. The story of Pottsville Pizzeria began when Mrs. Paparazo and her three sons opened the first pizzeria in the area in the basement of their home at 441 Prospect St. The business quickly grew, leading to a move in September 1953 to a more convenient location at 530 N. Centre St. This relocation allowined for the development and expansion of their product offerings. It was here that the concept of unbaked pizzas for home baking was born, eventually evolving into the famous Packaged and Frozen Pizzas.
Man arrested after allegedly raping minor in Brookline hotel
A 45-year-old man was arrested this week after he allegedly drove to Brookline from Pennsylvania and raped a minor whom he had met on a social media app. Edward Garry is facing charges of enticing a child under 16 and aggravated rape of a child, according to records from Brookline District Court.
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
Muncy Shade Tree Commission plants Elm tree
The Muncy Shade Tree Commission recently planted a Princeton American Elm Tree at Waldon Park’s playground area. The tree was selected because it is a very fast growing tree. Linda Stein, a member of Muncy Borough Council, wanted a tree that would shade the tot lot at Waldron Park. Linda was instrumental in the tree design of the newly landscaped Waldron Park. This was the first large tree that the newly formed Muncy Shade Tree Commission has planted this year. Thanks go to the Muncy streets supervisor, Chris Stoodley, and Muncy borough employee Tom Stinerock. Also assisting with excavating were two WBRA employees. PHOTO PROVIDED.
Penn College students lead nation in NBT scholarships
Students from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Engineering Technologies top the list of scholarship recipients from a national foundation devoted to skilled manufacturing careers. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, awarded the scholarships – each worth up to $2,000 – to...
Brewing reps cheer summertime in Selinsgrove
Penn College reppin' and cheerin' at the Selinsgrove Brewfest! Rachel J. Gobin, a 2022 brewing & fermentation science graduate and brewer at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte, hands over a sample as brewing instructor Timothy L. Yarrington looks on. Representatives from Penn College’s brewing & fermentation science major were among those...
Keepin’ cool, Montgomery library hosts Splash and Learn Fun with Firefighters
In the midst of a heat wave, children in Montgomery got a chance to cool off and have fun in Heritage Park with a very special activity. On Saturday, July 13, the Montgomery Area Public Library hosted an event called Splash and Learn Fun with Firefighters. The activity was part of the library’s Summer Learning program. The program was held with the help of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company. This year, it was also promoted by the Muncy Public Library.
Penn College Summer 2024 Commencement set for Aug. 3
More than 150 students have petitioned to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology following the Summer 2024 sessions. A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Community Arts Center, with 100 students expected to march in the proceedings. The ceremony is for graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream broadcast will be offered on the commencement website.
Juveniles charged in connection with shots fired in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Police say juveniles are responsible for several reports of shots fired in Williamsport. Officers responded to three separate reports of gunfire at various locations in the city from July 18 to July 23. No one was injured. Investigators later identified two juveniles in connection with the...
Bullpen Struggles In Rain-Shortened Loss
Morgantown, WV – The Williamsport Crosscutters’ offense got off to a strong start with a 5-0 lead but bullpen struggles would hand the West Virginia Black Bears an 8-5 rain-shortened victory on Wednesday night at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Williamsport opened the scoring in the third...
West Virginia Scores Eight Unanswered Runs in 8-5 Win over Williamsport
GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears collected an 8-5 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday evening. After falling behind by five, the Black Bears scored eight unanswered runs to win the game after seven innings at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Looking to even the...
Police identify teenage suspect in fatal shooting outside Pa. restaurant
WILLIAMSPORT — The suspect in a fatal shooting outside a suburban Williamsport restaurant in March has been identified. The name and new information about the crime were revealed Wednesday by state Trooper Brian Siebert, the only witness during the preliminary hearing for Johniece Francine Legare, 37. Lycoming County District...
Pa. man jailed 2 months in homicide case without knowing the charges is freed
WILLIAMSPORT — A former Lycoming County teenager has been freed after spending two months in jail not knowing the charges against him because they were sealed. Ibn Hunter, 19, was released Wednesday from the county prison where he had been held without bail since May 24 because District Judge Gary Whiteman ruled there was insufficient evidence to hold him for court.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
50th year for Coach Insinger basketball camp at Loyalsock
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, PA — Over four, week-long sessions, about 300 basketball players will attend Coach Ron "CI" Insinger's basketball camp. These kids learn the fundamentals from the legendary Loyalsock coach and his staff. "Basketball is a game of repetition. You do it over and over and over again. It's...
Slow highway driver, passenger caught with more than 30 grams of marijuana
Muncy, Pa. — A driver was traveling 18 mph below the speed limit when state police troopers watched him throw a cigarette from the car. According to Trp. Dylan Houser, the vehicle being driven by Jorden Jene Walters just before 9 p.m. smelled of “raw” marijuana as he approached it. The 29-year-old Walters claimed ownership over everything in the vehicle except for a backpack being carried by passenger Christopher Andrews, Houser added. Walters denied requests to search the vehicle, as did Andrews for his bag. ...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Tioga County Wednesday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 6:37 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Tioga County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:37 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Wellsboro, moving northeast at...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
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