Michael Paul Yourish, 37, of 1109 W. Southern Ave., South Williamsport, has been charged by borough police with simple assault and harassment for allegedly striking his wife, Tammy, in the face and attempting to choke her in the couple's home about 8 p.m. Monday.
Following his arraignment before District Judge James Carn, Yourish was initially committed to the Lycoming County Prison, but he has since been released on $12,500 bail.
