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Woman loses $16K in gift card scam

MORELAND TWP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman has lost $16,000 after she was part of a gift card scam.

According to state police, a 71-year-old woman was contacted via email saying her bank account had been falsely charged by PayPal.

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The victim was told she would have to pay a certain amount in gift cards to resolve the issue.

The victim eventually paid the $16,000 in gift cards and lost access to the money.

Man dies after being hit by car

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a man died after being hit by a car.

According to the Lycoming County Coroenr's Office, on January 5 Gerard Miles, 52, of Williamsport was hit by a car in the area of Ward Street and Washington Boulevard.

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Investigators say Miles was crossing Washington Boulevard when he was hit by a vehicle around 10:00 p.m. Officials noted that Miles was wearing dark clothes and under the influence of alcohol.

Multiple Road Closures Due to Flooding or Downed Tree/Utilities

Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised there are multiple road closures this morning due to flooding or downed trees and utilities.

The following is the 7:00 p.m. list of closures:

Bradford County

Open as of 10:30 AM:

  • Route 2001 (Sugar Hill Road) in Wilmont Township near the Wyoming County line.

Open as of 7:00 PM:

  • Route 1055 (Battle Creek Road) in Rome Borough near the intersection of Route 187.

Columbia County

Open as of 12:00 PM:

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