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Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Update: Be ready for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. valid until 9 p.m. for Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties. Look for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Local leaders call out NYS after Edward Kindt breaks parole in Salamanca
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A light blue home two houses down on West Avenue in Salamanca is where Cattaraugus County sheriffs detained Edward Kindt around 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials told WIVB News 4 that Kindt willingly surrendered. Kindt, now 41 years old, pleaded guilty 25 years ago to raping and killing wife and mother […]
Accused trespasser empties bag of feces on floor of police station
Potter Township, Pa. — A woman punched out a front door window of a relative's home before bandaging herself up and going to sleep on a couch, police said. Kimberly Jane Sellers, 36, was taken into custody on July 17 after being found inside the Potter Township home, Trooper Gregory Myers said. Sellers then emptied her ostomy bag on the floor of the patrol room after being taken there by law enforcement, Myers added. ...
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.
Troy man will spend 5-12 years in prison on meth charges
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Troy, Pennsylvania man will serve at least 5 years in prison on two separate meth charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, William McClintic, 59, was sentenced to a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 years in a State Correctional Facility on two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Between 10 and 50 grams of Methamphetamine.
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.
Woman’s Tackle Pro Football Team Heading To Buffalo
For many years, it has been said that Buffalo is a drinking town with a sports problem. If you look in just about any corner of Western New York, you will likely learn that this is an accurate statement. If you are a sports fan in the 716, you know...
Bills GM savages Josh Allen critics and only needed 3 words to do it
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has firmly established himself as one of the best and most impactful players in the NFL during his career. Yet still, some people haven't seen enough. One anonymous "veteran" front office executive recently called Allen "overrated" in ESPN's offseason quarterback poll rankings, though that doesn't...
2 hospitalized after rollover crash in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Erie County Department of Senior Services van was flipped on its side Wednesday afternoon after a crash at the corner of Oak and West Tupper Streets. Buffalo police accident investigators said just before noon, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling south on Oak Street when it struck the van, causing it […]
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