Northumberland County

SUNBURY — A Northumberland County judge placed protective orders against both a Danville heart surgeon and a Sunbury woman following a hearing Wednesday.

Severe storms have overwhelmed Shamokin Dam's water treatment equipment with sediment, forcing mandatory restrictions to protect a critically low reservoir supply.

SUNBURY — A 43-year-old Point Township man found guilty of neglecting 10 dogs and one cat will spend up to 11 years in state prison after being sentenced by a Northumberland County Judge Monday.

Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised numerous roads are closed due to high winds that caused downed trees, utility poles and wires.

Motorists in Northumberland County are advised that Interstate 80 westbound is closed between mile 215 (Limestoneville) and mile 212 (Milton) due to a crash involving multiple vehicles.

A detour is in place using Route 254 west at Limestoneville to Route 147 north at Milton to I-80 west.