Columbia County

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking to ID a suspect after packages were taken from a front porch residence.

According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, on September 16, they received a report of a package theft in the 500 block of West Main Street.

Several businesses cited for alleged liquor violations

Police said the suspect was seen exiting the SUV, pictured below, taking packages off the front porch, returning to the SUV, and leaving the area.

Bloomsburg Police Department

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair begins Friday, and police warn of traffic changes and road closures during the fair.

The Bloomsburg Fair starts on September 19 and continues through Saturday, September 28.

Police warn residents to use alternate routes to avoid fair traffic and use caution while driving through town.

Officers note the following changes in traffic patterns:

Main Street (SR11) traffic westbound (traveling towards Danville), will not be permitted to make a left-hand turn into the Fairgrounds.

EPSY, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A garbage truck was damaged after a fire in Columbia County.

Fire officials say crews were called to the scene in Espy around 1:00 p.m. after a garbage truck caught fire inside a repair bay at Foughts Waste Disposal Service.

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Officials say the truck was being serviced when it's believed that sparks from a grinder caused waste in the back of the truck on fire.

Officials say no one was injured and there was no structural to the building.

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PINE TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating an incident where a cat was shot and injured in Columbia County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, at some point between August 29 and 30, a cat was found shot on Sunflower Lane in Pine Township, Columbia County.

Motorcycle rider dies after tractor-trailer collision

The cat was taken to the animal hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the exact time and location of the incident is unclear.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair begins soon and is the largest agricultural fair in the state.

Wednesday was the Fair Media Day held at the fairgrounds.

It's an opportunity to preview all the great events in this year's 169th edition of the fair.

Getting a birds-eye view in Columbia County

28/22 News spoke with the fair concessions director about what to expect.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday morning, PA live! got a bird's-eye view of Columbia County!

PA live! co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak soared up, up, and away from the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, all ahead of festivities later this month.

Family business celebrates 175 years of service

The 169th Bloomsburg Fair will offer balloon rides, beginning September 21.

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gives people a unique, panoramic perspective on central Pennsylvania, even as far as Williamsport.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New details are emerging Tuesday in the shooting death of a Luzerne County teenager over the weekend.

17-year-old Hunter Sipple was shot at a Nanticoke home Sunday afternoon. He died a short time later at a hospital.

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday and the Luzerne County coroner tells 28/22 News the investigation is ongoing into the cause and manner of death.

The deadly shooting took place inside a home on Minden Court in Nanticoke just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

BRIAR CREEK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on assault and robbery charges in Columbia County.

Man accused of trying to lure woman into woods, threatening family

According to the Briar Creek Township Police Department, 29-year-old Lyle Fought has an active arrest warrant for a robbery and assault that happened on August 22 in the 1100 block of Sixth Avenue.

Anyone with information on Fought's whereabouts is asked to contact police at 570-759-0354 or submit a tip on their website.

CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews are battling a second-alarm fire in Cleveland Township Sunday afternoon.

The Valley Chemical Fire Company and other crews were called to the unit block of Ridge Road shortly after 3:00 p.m. for a reported structure fire.

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So far, there are no reported injuries.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will give updates as new information is made available.