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Sex offender charged for failing to register with authorities

Following a preliminary hearing before District Judge Christian Frey, convicted sex offender James Henry Herb III, was held for court on two felony counts of failure to register with the state police. One count stems from Herb, 52, of Elmira, New York, failing to notify the state police ...

Driver escapes injury when vehicle struck by train in South Williamsport

The driver of a Toyota Camry escaped injury when it was struck by a train in the 90 block of South Maynard Street at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday night. The driver was traveling south along Maynard Street when his vehicle stalled as he crossed the train tracks and got stuck in between the grates, ...

Jersey Shore man charged with child endangerment

Lycoming Regional police have charged 36-year-old Rian Merrill, of 1434 Locust St., Jersey Shore, with simple assault, endangering the welfare of children and harassment after he allegedly smacked his 8-year-old son on April 13, 2026, according to court documents. The alleged victim ...

Theft charges levied against Jersey Shore man

A Jersey Shore man faces theft-related charges after he allegedly removed $336.06-worth of merchandise from Weis Markets along Allegheny Street in Jersey Shore without paying for them between Dece. 26, 2025 and March 12, 2026. Frank George Oppedisano, 61, of 30 Mallard Lane, Jersey Shore, ...

Jersey Shore man hit with simple assault charge

Steven Ray Barner Jr., 35, of 286 Hill St., Jersey Shore, faces charges of simple assault and harassment after he allegedly struck an alleged victim on May 7, 2026, a Lycoming Regional police affidavit said. The incident began when the alleged victim stated that she wanted to lay down for ...