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Probable cause on deadly Pa. helicopter crash released

MIFFLIN TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have released the probable cause of a helicopter crash in Columbia County that left the pilot dead.

First responders were called to a reported helicopter crash in the 100 block of Mifflin X Road in Mifflin Township on August 12, 2023.

According to the Aviation Investigation Final Report, the pilot, 39-year-old Theodore Farwell, of Orangeville, was crop dusting a field at the time of the crash.

YMCA board president accused of $7K theft on nonprofit’s credit card

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators stated the former president of the Greater Carbondale YMCA’s board of trustees is charged after allegedly making $7,000 worth of personal transactions on a nonprofit’s credit card.

According to the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, 63-year-old William Farber Jr., of Fell Township, was questioned after a complaint was received in April 2024, regarding missing funds at the Greater Carbondale YMCA.

WATCH: Car goes up in flames in Luzerne County

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — No one was injured after a car went up in flames in Hanover Township.

Police say the SUV was traveling south on Route 309 with four people inside when the driver heard an explosion, then saw smoke coming out of the hood.

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The driver then pulled over, and that is when the car went up in flames.

Hanover Township Fire Department quickly responded and was able to get the flames out quickly.

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