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Convicted meth dealer sentenced to state prisonNorthcentralPA.com22 hours ago
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Road closure, detour coming up in Bradford CountyWETM 18 News3 hours ago
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Road closure, detour coming up in Bradford County
ROME TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — Part of a road in Rome Township will be closed for more than one month starting next week. According to PennDOT, North Rome Road (Route 2019) will be closed from 0.1 mile north of Bumpville Road (Route 1046) to 0.5 miles south of East Warner Hill Road starting on Tuesday, […]
Convicted meth dealer sentenced to state prison
Sayre, Pa. — A Bradford County man will spend up to seven years in state prison for multiple drug convictions over a five-year period. Earl Ray Sites, 46, of Monroeton, was sentenced to a minimum of 10 to 42 months in prison for his latest case involving methamphetamine distribution in Bradford County. Sites was originally stopped in March on suspicion of retail theft from Walmart in Sayre on Elmira Street...
Arrest warrant issued for man who allegedly threatened woman with machete
Windham Township, Pa. — A 30-year-old Bradford County man is facing charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a machete. Troopers with PSP Towanda said Nicholas Cron of Athens, Pa., is wanted for making threats with a weapon toward a 39-year-old woman from Nichols, NY. Troopers were dispatched to Osborne Hill Road/Route 187 on July 26 to investigate where they learned that Cron had made threats with a machete. Cron is charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person. He also faces summary harassment charges. Police are asking anyone with information on Cron's whereabouts to contact PSP-Towanda at 570-265-2186. Docket sheet
Crash slows traffic on Route 220
Woodward Township, Pa. — A crash on Route 220 has delayed traffic southbound just west of the Reach Road interchange in Lycoming County, PennDOT officials announced. As of 11:20 a.m., traffic was backed up approximately three miles from where the crash had occurred. Motorists traveling Route 220 southbound should anticipate slow or stopped traffic, delays in travel, and should drive with caution through the area. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
Police: Williamsport man ‘staged’ suicide scene to cover up attempted killing of wife
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A Lycoming County man tried to kill his wife in January and then pass it off as a suicide, police in Williamsport said. Dane Kay, 31, is charged in a criminal complaint filed Monday with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, strangulation, possessing instruments of crime, tampering with evidence, recklessly endangering another person and making a false report to law enforcement. Kay was not in custody as of Monday afternoon.
Police: Man assaults woman with knife while intoxicated
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman was cut when she tried to take a knife away from an intoxicated man who was allegedly trying to harm himself. Police spoke with the accuser on Sept. 21 just before 8 p.m. when reports of a domestic came into the Lycoming County Call Center, according to a complaint. The woman claimed Vincent Riley Peterson, 65, of Williamsport was responsible for the attack. Peterson punched...
PennDOT presents Star of Excellence Awards to two District 3 employees
Montoursville, Pa. — On Sept. 25, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll recognized 30 employees with the department's highest recognition, the Star of Excellence Award. Two employees from District 3, which represents Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties were among the award recipients. “Every day, I am reminded of our employees' dedication, their excellent customer service, and in many cases, their sacrifices," said Carroll. “The accomplishments of...
Man accused of kidnapping woman, stealing car, money
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he held and threatened a woman with a gun inside her vehicle, stealing her car and money. According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, an investigation began when a woman reported she was injured after an altercation with a man later identified as […]
Several construction projects continue into fall
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A reconstruction and bridge replacement project continues this week on Lycoming Mall Drive (Route 2014) and Fairfield Road (Route 2045) in Fairfield Township. The week of Monday, Sept. 30 the contractor will continue reconstruction of the roadway...
Get your best fruit suit on for Eat Share's 5K and costume party
Watsontown, Pa. — Local nonprofit Eat Share will be hosting a 5K Food Fun Run fundraiser to fight hunger in Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. Run, walk, cheer, or just enjoy the day at the Watson Inn to support a volunteer network that delivers hot meals to those in need. The Food Fun Run will take place Saturday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the run beginning at 10 a.m. Food-themed costumes and outfits are encouraged, but not mandatory. Registration fees are...
Laurel Health to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics throughout October
NORTHERN TIER, Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health is offering a series of drive-thru flu shot clinics throughout the month of October to help beat the flu. The clinics will take place at various Laurel Health locations throughout Tioga and Bradford counties. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. You can schedule an appointment by […]
Cooper Shaw earns 18 Sports Athlete of the Week
MANSFIELD, P.A. (WETM) – It’s time to reveal our next 18 Sports Athlete of The Week sponsored by Simmons-Rockwell Nissan. North Penn-Mansfield football’s Cooper Shaw has earned the 18 Sports Athlete of the Week, following a big game on the gridiron. This past week, the senior quarterback totaled 261 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a defensive […]
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