May 7, 2025 at 18:30 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The search for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River has been suspended until further notice.
The South Williamsport Fire Department says the river conditions and depth are too dangerous at this time.
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On Sunday, 10-year-old Claué Schreffler-Algofera was playing in the river when she was swept away by the current in the Williamsport area.
Her mother tried to save her, but she too was carried away over a damn before being rescued.
May 6, 2025 at 18:01 EDTPA homepage
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather is the reason crews have called off their search on Tuesday for a 10-year-old girl in Lycoming County who was swept away while playing in the Susquehanna River on Sunday.
Since then, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and other departments have been assisting in the ongoing search to bring her home.
The search was called off around 3:00 p.m. due to the weather.
There is still no sign of the 10-year-old girl.
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May 6, 2025 at 14:14 EDTWNEP
The former finance director of Williamsport pleaded guilty on Monday to misusing over $500,000 in funds. He was sentenced to a year of probation.
May 6, 2025 at 11:58 EDTWNEP
The search for a missing 10-year-old girl who went underwater near the Hepburn Street Dam and never resurfaced is stretching into its third day.
May 5, 2025 at 17:53 EDTWNEP
The search for a 10-year-old missing girl near the Hepburn Street Dam continued for the second day but was called off for the night due to river conditions.
May 5, 2025 at 12:19 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old girl is missing after officials say she was swept away in the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County. Officials from across the area have been tirelessly searching the waters in the area near South Williamsport since Sunday.
The search has ended for the day on Monday. There is still no sign of the missing 10-year-old girl.
Crews could be seen in South Williamsport near the Hepburn Dam, where a 10-year-old was reported missing.
May 4, 2025 at 18:06 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A desperate search was underway on Sunday for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River. Crews were on the water all afternoon in the Williamsport area trying to find the 10-year-old.
28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was on scene during the search.
The 10-year-old girl was in the Susquehanna River late Sunday morning while her mother and another were on the riverbank nearby. That's when their worst fears became reality when the girl disappeared, and the other two tried to save her.
May 2, 2025 at 22:59 EDTWNEP
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first First Friday in Williamsport. This tradition continues to grow, helping businesses and attracting residents.
May 2, 2025 at 16:21 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker shares some of the antiques and collectibles headed for the auction block.
May 2, 2025 at 15:52 EDTWNEP
There's still time to apply for one. Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker explains how.
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