February 17, 2025 at 14:27 ESTPA homepage
WATSONTOWN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Continuing a trend in our area, EBT card fraud has been reported by Watsontown Police.
On February 13, the Watsontown Police Department received multiple reports of SNAP benefits and cash assistance compromised by way of state-issued EBT cards.
18-year-old identified as victim of fatal crash
Police say a card-skimming device was found at a local retailer in Northumberland County.
The skimmer was located and removed in January and has only targeted EBT debit cards at this point according to Watsontown Police.
February 11, 2025 at 20:45 ESTPA homepage
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say Route 225 has reopened after a crash with downed utilities closed a portion of the road Tuesday evening.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says Route 225 was closed in both directions between Cherry Town Road, or Route 3008, and Schwaben Creek Road, or Route 3010, in Jackson Township, Northumberland County.
Fire destroys historic inn
According to PennDOT, the closure was put in place after a vehicle crash with downed utilities.
February 11, 2025 at 00:18 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell is partnering with Sunbury to restart a dormant community service program for inmates at the jail.
February 10, 2025 at 18:52 ESTPA homepage
MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Electric trucks are making their way to one part of our area.
On Monday, Watsontown Trucking Company took to the road with its new electric vehicles.
Watsontown Trucking Company is putting the brakes on emissions with their new electric vehicles.
"So right here in Milton, we have five. We have three Volvo VNR day cabs and two Autocar jockey trucks," said Watsontown Trucking Company Director Of Operations Jared Brokenshire.
February 8, 2025 at 18:51 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — As a winter storm makes its way through Pennsylvania on Saturday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced speed restrictions on multiple roadways.
PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, but if they have to head out, speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per hour on the following roadways:
Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.
The entire length of Interstate 180.
Interstate 80 in Luzerne, Carbon, and Monroe Counties.
February 7, 2025 at 17:15 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones stopped by the Kansas City Chiefs general manager's alma mater in Northumberland County, where the school held a pep rally in his hon
February 6, 2025 at 22:29 ESTPA homepage
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Thursday night fire has left four row homes damaged.
According to Northumberland County Communications Center, crews were called to the 200 block of South Shamokin Street just after 7:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire.
When crews arrived on scene, Shamokin Fire Chief Lester Yohe says that they found two homes, 212 and 214 South Shamokin Street, with their rooves on fire.
February 6, 2025 at 21:53 ESTWNEP
According to officials, the fire started Thursday evening on South Shamokin Street. Newswatch 16's Justin Gick has the latest.
February 6, 2025 at 16:42 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with two businesses in Northumberland County ahead of what they expect to be a busy weekend.
February 5, 2025 at 21:30 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Jail saw a decline in inmates over the past two months, according to prison officials.
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