October 4, 2024 at 16:03 EDTPA homepage
BRIAR CREEK BOROUGH, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report an investigation shut down a Sheetz in Columbia County Friday.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, around 10:50 a.m. on October 4, troopers were called to Sheetz on West Front Street in Briar Creek Borough.
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Troopers said they were investigating a "suspicious circumstance" that caused Sheetz to temporarily close.
October 4, 2024 at 15:35 EDTPA homepage
LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are searching for any relatives of a man who died in Lycoming County.
The Lycoming County Coroner's Office says they are searching for the family of 73-year-old James L. Neal who died and was residing at Williamsport North.
The coroner noted Neal previously lived at 450 Center Street in Williamsport.
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Authorities stated Neal possibly has a cousin, Jerome Neal, in the area, but that is all officials could find about him.
October 4, 2024 at 15:26 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The controversy over the use of ballot drop boxes in Luzerne County is taking yet another turn Friday.
Two members of the election board are weighing in on the controversy as a court hearing on the matter is scheduled for Monday.
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This all centers around the decision made by County Manager Romilda Crocamo to not deploy the drop boxes for the November election citing security and safety concerns for the public and county employees.
October 4, 2024 at 15:08 EDTPA homepage
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Lottery announced a ticket worth over $200,000 was sold at a 7-Eleven in Schuylkill County.
A top prize-winning ticket worth $203,200 for the BBQ Bucks game from the Pennsylvania Lottery was sold at 7-Eleven on South Claude Lord Boulevard in Pottsville on October 3.
7-Eleven will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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BBQ Bucks is a $10 Fast Play game that offers top prizes starting at $150,000.
October 4, 2024 at 14:42 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he assaulted an 11-year-old and threw a baked potato at him during an argument.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Friday, October 4 around 1:30 a.m. officers were called to Scott Street for a report of a domestic dispute.
Once on the scene, officers said a woman claimed her 11-year-old son, and Lawrence Bowman, 49, of Wilkes-Barre, got into an argument about her son being disrespectful towards Bowman.
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October 4, 2024 at 14:19 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating an incident where a woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Sherman Hills Apartment complex.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on October 3 around 11:39 p.m., officers were called to 300 Parkview Circle for a reported robbery.
Once on the scene, the victim stated that she had arrived at Sherman Hills Apartment Complex to visit a friend.
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October 4, 2024 at 13:32 EDTPA homepage
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was sentenced to additional jail time after he threatened a witness during his court hearing for theft.
According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 32-year-old Stephen Benting was sentenced to an additional 12 months to 24 months in prison on the charge of retaliation against witnesses.
Cattle truck crash kills 30-40 cows in Union County
October 4, 2024 at 12:32 EDTPA homepage
HARTLEY TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a cattle truck lost control and crashed, killing around 30-40 cows as a result.
According to PSP, on October 3 troopers were called to the 2000 block of State Route 45 in Hartley Township, Union County for a vehicle crash.
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Through further investigation, troopers discovered that a cattle truck hauling around 90 cows was navigating a curve on the roadway and lost control.
October 4, 2024 at 12:27 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY — Police say a Wilkes-Barre man has been charged with 40 counts of child pornography and other related crimes.
According to a criminal complaint, on September 25, police investigated a CyberTip relating to child sexual abuse material. Police say they found Kevin Ramirez, 28, linked to the accounts relating to the alleged child pornography.
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Voting experts were encouraged by the poll’s finding that voter confidence is strongest at the county level, which is where elections are actually run in Pennsylvania.
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