Breaking News

Driver’s speed primary factor in Route 44 fatal crash

When Lucas Smithgall lost control of his BMC coupe and crashed into an oncoming pickup truck Thursday night on Route 44 in Nippenose Township, the 19-year-old was traveling at about 90 mph, according to Lycoming Regional police. Smithgall, of Pearson Road in Limestone Township, was killed ...

Williamsport father charged after allegedly inflicting burns on toddler

At first, Theodore Allen Fisher was arrested by Williamsport police charges of neglecting to get necessary medical care for hand burns the youngster suffered when he was between the ages of 2 and 4. However, investigators have now charged the 33-year-old father with felony aggravated ...

State police drop all charges against Hughesville area man

With insufficient evidence to pursue the case, state police earlier this month withdrew charges of defiant trespassing, disorderly conduct and harassment against Gregory A. Garverick, 38, of 16 N. Mohawk Drive, Hughesville, according to court records filed at the office of District Judge ...

South Williamsport man allegedly stole jewelry from Williamsport business

Sean David Beam, 43, of 117 W. Sixth Ave., South Williamsport, has been charged with felony theft and theft by deception after he stole $4,000 worth of jewelry from Nik’s Goldworks, 1140 Hancock St., Williamsport, on Nov. 29 and then sold the items for $700 to another business, city police ...