Northumberland County

Joseph Reichner has been charged with arson, risking a catastrophe, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief.

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have determined that a fire that damaged four homes has been ruled arson. 62-year-old Joseph Reichner has been charged after police determined a fire was intentional arson. The Shamokin Police Department has concluded its investigation into the origin and cause of a fire that occurred on May 4 on North [...]

SUNBURY — Northumberland County President Judge Paige Rosini is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported email scam involving the courts.

SUNBURY — A text scam naming Northumberland County residents in arrest warrants claiming to be from the U.S. District Court is under investigation by District Attorney Michael O’Donnell.

To limit data center development, township supervisors asked residents to share their thoughts on a new zoning ordinance. Hundreds were in attendance.

The city of Shamokin continues to have an issue with blighted properties.

Current Chief Deputy Curtis T. Cooke said he will seek the now-open Northumberland County sheriff position during next year’s election.

Officials say no one was hurt, but it is unclear when North Arch Street will reopen.

The Northumberland County amusement park gave mothers honorary corsages and hosted a "Moms Day" photo booth.

MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A church bell tower partially collapsed Saturday afternoon, triggering evacuations. Officials say a large section of the Citadel of Hope Church in Milton fell into Pine Alley shortly after 2:15 p.m. on North Arch Street. Roads in the area remain closed, and detours are in place. Crews continue to investigate [...]