Williamsport SunGazette

Rainy weather returns

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:38:15 EDT

Area residents will need their umbrellas this week, when rainy weather hits the Williamsport area at the beginning and the end of the week.

A “slow-moving storm system” will be moving through today, causing rain showers, cooler temperatures and a slight breeze, according to Craig Evanego, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in State College.

Fire chief: Clogged chimney caused blaze

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:15:03 EDT

JERSEY SHORE — A clogged chimney has been ruled as the cause of a fire that destroyed Larry Selleck’s home on Nichols Run Road in Watson Township on April 4, according to Brian Flook, Independent Hose Co. chief.

No damage estimate has been determined, Flook said.

PennDOT urges safe driving and celebrating

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:20:40 EDT

PennDOT urges teen drivers and their parents to show extreme caution and good judgment while driving during prom and graduation time.

Drivers should not drink and drive but should buckle up and practice other safe habits such as not texting while driving.

Organizations will sponsor safety seat check Friday

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:43:42 EDT

A free child safety seat check will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Sam’s Club parking lot next to the Lycoming Mall, Muncy.

Parents and caregivers who transport child passengers under 8 years old may take advantage of certified child safety seats at this event.

The majority of child seat installations are not set up properly.

County emergency calls

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:10:50 EDT

Following are calls handled by fire and emergency personnel, as provided by the county communications center:

SATURDAY

2:26 p.m., 2215 Bedaro Drive, South Williamsport, vehicle fire.

3:14 p.m., 8813 Route 405, Clinton Township, vehicle accident.