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Plane 'lost' in Pennsylvania found at Maryland airport

COLUMBIA COUNTY — (WBRE/WYOU) — A plane that was suspected of crashing was found safe in Maryland after going off the radar Monday in central Pennsylvania.

According to the Main Township Volunteer Fire Company, multiple crews from Columbia and Montour counties were called to a possible plane crash around 5:20 p.m. near Mainville Drive in Mainville.

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New gender sports distinctions at Berwick Area School District

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Should transgender student athletes be allowed to compete on the sports team of the gender they identify as?

One local school board recently voted on a policy that may make this hot-button issue clearer.

The Berwick Area School District now has specific guidelines for male and female sports and who can play on what teams.

A local advocacy group says the new rules are ant-lgbtq, but the superintendent says the policy is simply a checklist to keep all students safe.

Brush fire destroys 15 acres in Columbia County

COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple units were dispatched after a brush fire in Columbia County Friday afternoon.

Columbia County Emergency Management state there was an ongoing brush fire at the intersection of Beaver Valley Road and Mountain Road just after 4:30 p.m.

According to Main Township Volunteer Fire Company, when on-scene crews observed a large brush fire at the top of the mountain, and immediately requested four brush trucks and three tankers.

Man accused of growing weed in basement

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say they found pounds of weed growing in his basement.

In July 2024, the Bloomsburg Police Department was called to the 800 block of Railroad Street to help Columbia County Adult Probation officers.

While probation officers were checking on a person, they said marijuana was discovered growing in the basement of the house. Police say they learned 33-year-old Isiah Blackman was growing marijuana inside the home.

Man sentenced for luring, exposing himself to child

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