Northumberland County

SUNBURY — More than $1.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to Northumberland County in state grants secured by Rep. Joanne Stehr. 

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There's no word yet on what sparked a fire that damaged a home in Northumberland County on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the flames broke out on South Market Street in Shamokin around 2:00 a.m. 28/22 News was told by officials that no one was inside at the time, but a [...]

SUNBURY — A Northumberland County jury deliberated for 90 minutes before finding a Shamokin man not guilty of felony rape and sexual assault charges after the conclusion of a two-day trial Wednesday.

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a roadway has reopened after a crash closed part of PA 61 in Northumberland County for several hours Wednesday night. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says a crash happened at the intersection of Pearl and Sunbury Street in Shamokin, Northumberland County, at about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. As [...]

Cremation is an increasingly popular burial option, so much so that it's spawned a sidebar business in Northumberland County.

Many nonprofit organizations in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania are continuing to help meet the demand of increasing numbers of people in need.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The use of water is being restricted for several communities in the Northumberland County area. It's because of a dry spell, meaning people might have to cut back on water use, depending on where they live. Aqua Pennsylvania is putting mandatory restrictions in place for people in Centralia, Girardville, Gordon, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Butler, [...]

Homes and businesses served by the Roaring Creek Water Plant are under a Mandatory Water Conservation notice.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County Jail officials are speaking with federal officials about the possibility of housing ICE detainees.

A library in Northumberland County is making sure anyone battling food insecurity can get food for their family, without feeling any shame or embarrassment about it.