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Unknown suspects steal 16 firearms from Hughesville gun shop
Hughesville, Pa. — Police are looking for information regarding a burglary at a Hughesville gun shop. Trooper Fischer of PSP Montoursville says between 3:44 and 3:51 a.m. Sept. 21, several unknown suspects broke into the shop on North Railroad Street in Hughesville and took 16 firearms. The firearms are worth more than $6,000, and include Smith & Wesson brands, Diamondback, and a Beretta pistol. The suspects fled in a dark-colored vehicle. Police say the suspects damaged a front window when they broke into the shop. Anyone with information may contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.
The haunted painting of Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa. — In the Taber Museum on Fourth Street in Williamsport there hangs a painting. It shows a little girl, cute and chubby, sitting and posing formally. You’d take a glance at it, and then walk by if you were there, not giving it another thought. Unless you knew the story behind it. The...
Abuser sentenced to five years in state prison
Williamsport, Pa. — A man convicted of beating a woman accused the prosecutor of being racist during a sentencing hearing Friday morning at the Lycoming County Courthouse. Shaheed Tariq Gindraw, 37, of Williamsport was sentenced for the 2023 assault of a woman, who claimed the incident was “blown out of proportion” during the trial.The victim asked Judge William Carlucci to give Gindraw a light sentence. “I don’t think you get...
Troopers investigate police shooting in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — One person was shot Sunday by a Wilkes-Barre police officer, touching off an investigation by state troopers in Luzerne County, authorities said. The shooting on Holland Street happened around 11:30 a.m. A state police spokesperson confirmed they are investigating. No police officers were hurt. The condition...
Police: Woman spit on trooper
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A woman allegedly spit on a trooper's face and struck another when they tried to get her medical help for an apparent overdose. Kelsey Marie Turak, 31, was at the state police barracks in Bloomsburg on July 27, being processed for another incident, when she became combative with police, according to Trooper Nicholas Manganiello. Turak appeared highly impaired, was having mood swings, and was nodding off, Manganiello...
Jackass Brewery celebrates Williamsport location
Williamsport, Pa. — Friday afternoon was a gorgeous, sunny day to celebrate Williamsport's newest brewery and restaurant. The owners of Jackass Brewery expressed gratitude during a ribbon cutting outside of the building at 301 West Third Street. "This means so much to us as we try to become an integral part of the Williamsport community. Our mission is to bring people together and make them smile, and this is what we're going to do for Williamsport and central Pennsylvania," said Larry Winans, co-owner of Jackass...
Driver killed in Lackawanna County crash is identified
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. State police at Dunmore have identified a 23-year-old Luzerne County motorcyclist killed Saturday in a crash in Spring Brook Township. Ryan Ayers, of Kingston, collided with a pick-up truck on Springbrook Avenue just west of Kilmer...
Unkown suspect hits parked car in Loyalsock
Loyalsock Township, Pa. — Police say someone hit a parked car late one night on Mansel Avenue in Loyalsock Township and then fled. The victim told Trooper Taylor Arnold of PSP Montoursville that he heard a loud bang at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 24. His Chevrolet Suburban was parked in a cul de sac at the 1300 block of Mansel Avenue. The victim later realized there was damage to his vehicle. Police canvassed the area but did not find a suspect. Arnold said there were no nearby homes with surveillance footage. Anyone with information may contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.
Factory Works hosting Halloween costume portrait fundraiser
Williamsport, Pa. — The Factory Works Photo Lab is inviting people to come in costume to take Halloween portraits this month. On Saturday, Oc. 26 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m., the Factory Works Photo Lab invites interested individuals and groups to come in costume to have your Halloween Portrait taken with an historic large format camera in the courtyard of the Pajama Factory at 1307 Park Avenue. The cost is $20 per black and white portrait with limited spots available. Interested parties can sign up...
UPMC professionals in Williamsport, Lock Haven, and Muncy earn BEE Awards for compassionate care
Williamsport, Pa. — BEE Awards, meaning "Be Extraordinary Every Day," are awarded to care providers who support nursing staff and help provide patients with compassion and care. Three regional UPMC professionals recently earned BEE Awards after being nominated by patients, senior community residents, and a coworker. Sherry Guthrie, patient care technician, 7 West, UPMC Williamsport; Jennifer Hook, respiratory therapist, UPMC Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven; and Michelle Seiders, CNA, Muncy Place, part of UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa., are the most recent...
ACLU of PA: Authority question unresolved in Luzerne County ballot drop box case
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania said Sunday that Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo’s decision late last week allowing ballot drop boxes for next month’s election does not resolve a lawsuit brought over her initial refusal.
Liberty Classic Community band festival slated
Williamsport, Pa. — The 13th annual Liberty Classic band festival, featuring 116 musicians from a dozen states, is set for the weekend of Oct. 18-20 in Williamsport. As always, the event concludes with a free concert at the Community Arts Center at 1:30 p.m. that Sunday. Initiated in 2010 under the baton of Col. Arnald Gabriel, the festival this year will be conducted by the distinguished Anthony J. Maiello, who...
UPMC Williamsport recognized for prevention of hospital-borne illnesses
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC Williamsport is one of 21 Pennsylvania hospitals that was recognized for patient safety during the Hospital and Healthsytem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium. The recognition is based on preventing three kinds of common hospital-borne infections. The 2024 honorees were selected based on their performance during 2023. HAP identifies top-performing hospitals using the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network data. To be...
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