Lewisburg mother pleads guilty to...

LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg woman accused of leaving her self-harming preteen daughter alone and unsupervised pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts in Union County Court.Brianna Lynn Kessler, 30, of Saint Anthony Street, Lewisburg, pleaded guilty to two third-degree misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct. The plea was entered in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch on Friday.By pleading guilty, Kessler avoided a trial scheduled for Oct. 19. She was originally charged with a felony count of endangering the welfare of childrenA sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.Kessler was charged in March with a felony count of endangering the welfare of children. Kessler is accused of ignoring recommendations from Union County Children & Youth Services and failing to provide adequate supervision and care for her 12-year-old daughter. The girl has a history of self-harm and received treatment at a facility, police said.Kessler has been free on $10,000 unsecured bail. She is represented by attorney Hank Clarke II, of Lewisburg.— JUSTIN STRAWSER