Many police departments use K-9s to aid in calls for service and investigations. One officer in Mt. Carmel Township is looking to raise money to start a K-9 unit.
SUNBURY — It’s been just more than a year since a fatal shooting took place near the Northumberland County Courthouse in Sunbury and the accused killer is still on the loose.
The Northumberland County Children and Youth caseworker charged with trying to mislead a police investigation into the physical assault of her grandchild has a lengthy criminal record.
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fire company is helping the city of Shamokin revitalize the area by bringing a splash of color to its station.
Shooting flames can be seen at the rescue fire station in Shamokin early Friday, but it’s not an active scene; it’s a painting project.
Volunteer firefighter and tattoo artist Joseph Stewart has taken on the massive task of creating a mural to spotlight the company on North Liberty Street, working all hours of the morning.
MIDDLEBURG — A Northumberland County Children and Youth employee is charged with impersonating a public official to mislead a police investigation of her son, who is accused of assaulting his five-month-old child.
SUNBURY — A Sunbury man is jailed and faces felony aggravated assault charges after an incident in the city Wednesday that caused some Northumberland County buildings to be put on lockdown.
If You Go What: 25th anniversary, Northumberland County Fair When: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Tall Cedars Grove, 522 Seven Points Road, Sunbury How much: Free parking. Admission is $1 for ages 12 and older. More information: Visit https://nocofair.com/ and Northumberland County Fair on Facebook
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by Shamokin, where families could grab free necessities at a back-to-school event.
Students at Warrior Run Elementary helped create a colorful mural thanks to a grant from the Warrior Run Community Education Foundation.
The nonprofit is in the process of looking for a new home to expand and continue its work. Newswatch 16's Justin Gick stopped by the furniture bank to find out more.
