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Flood Repairs Start at Route 118 Bridge

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 31 weeks ago

Montoursville - Flood-damage repair work started today at a bridge on Route 118 over Gregs Creek, about a third of a mile east of Hughesville in Wolf Township, Lycoming County.

This project is for debris removal, construction of concrete jackets on the abutments and piers, and placement of large rock to armor the creek banks. more»

Muncy Man in Custody

By Cindy Knier
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1 year 31 weeks ago

Muncy Man in Custody – PSP Montoursville took a Muncy man into custody on Sunday Oct. Trooper Michael Shipman said shortly before 4 p.m., Eric L. Doucet was traveling on a motorized scooter along the berm of Route 2104 near Old Cement Road in Fairfield Township. It was determined that Doucet was wanted on a bench warrant. more»

Yoder, Jane L.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Jane L. Yoder

(April 15, 1929 - October 10, 2011)

Jane L. Yoder, 82, of rural Turbotville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg where she had been residing the past four years. more»

Fry, Floyd S. Sr.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Floyd S. Fry, Sr. more»

Forest fragmentation, Ban gas drilling in our National Forests

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Dear RDA Members,
Through your shared comments and feedback, we came to realize that the
intended tone of last week's newsletter was misinterpreted by some of our
readers. We apologize if you were one. That said, we continue to believe the
rig tour was a valuable experience in RDA's ongoing endeavors to learn all

Burglary in Mill Creek Township

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1 year 32 weeks ago

Burglary in Mill Creek Township – PSP Montoursville report a burglary which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. Trooper Doebler said someone entered an unlocked service door on the north side residence belonging to Jeffrey Shaw who lives at 110 Lockard Road, Muncy. more»

Palmeter, Daniel James Sr.

1 year 32 weeks ago

Daniel James Palmeter, Sr.

Dec. 5, 1951 ~ Oct. 2, 2011

Daniel James Palmeter, Sr., 59, of 107 N. Market St., Muncy, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at home.

Born Dec. 5, 1951 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Henry and Marjorie (VanVolkenburg) Palmeter.  On Dec. 9, 1972, he married the former Susan M. Sementelli, who survives. more»

Bay, Beatrice R.

1 year 32 weeks ago

Beatrice R. Bay

(November 29, 1925 - September 30, 2011)

Beatrice R. Bay, 85, of Muncy died Friday, September 30, 2011, at Sycamore Manor, Montoursville.

Born November 29, 1925, in Pennsdale, she was a daughter of the late Narber P. and Beatrice Robb Fry. She and her husband, LaRue S. Bay, celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 17, 2011. more»

Rig Tour Report

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Dear RDA Members,
We are still getting back to normal around here, but a couple of our working
group members went on rig tour on Monday to try and learn how industry
practices are changing.
Two things stood out upon approaching the well pad, perched high up on a
hillside in a wide valley of mixed forest and meadow country in one of our

Herrman, Ellen M.

1 year 33 weeks ago

Ellen M. Herrman more»

Holdren, David G.

1 year 33 weeks ago

David G. Holdren more»

Dunkleberger, James A.

1 year 33 weeks ago

James A. Dunkleberger

March 20, 1943  ~ Sept. 23, 2011

James A. Dunkleberger, 68, of Fox Hollow Road, Williamsport, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Williamsport Hospital.

Born March 20, 1943 in Williamsport, he was a son of LaRue and Ocie Cox Dunkleberger. more»

Bartlow, Donald A.

1 year 33 weeks ago

Donald A. Bartlow

(September 19, 1922 - September 22, 2011)
 
Donald A. “Uncle Don” Bartlow, 89, of Hughesville, died Thursday, September 22, 2011, at his home.

Born September 19, 1922, in Franklin Township, Lycoming County, he was a son of the late William W. and Minnie E. Bartlow Yeagle. more»

Cruelty to Animals in Limestone Township

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1 year 33 weeks ago

Cruelty to Animals in Limestone Township – PSP Montoursville cited two people in an incident of cruelty to animals/dog law violation which occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 21 around 1 p.m. Trooper John Maggs said Samantha Howells’ dog left its property and attacked Rosa Maria Titus, 70, of Jersey Shore. more»

Clayton, Robert L.

1 year 34 weeks ago

Robert L. Clayton

(April 8, 1935 - September 21, 2011)
 
Robert L. Clayton, 76, of Hughesville, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.
Born April 8, 1935, in Hughesville, he was a son of the late DeWitt B. and Ethel L. Criswell Clayton. more»

Identity Theft, Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County

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1 year 34 weeks ago

Identity Theft, Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County – PSP Montoursville say numerous reports involving identity theft and burglaries occurred in August and September, including: more»

Swisher, Lois I.

1 year 34 weeks ago

Lois I. Swisher

(February 16, 1923 - September 20, 2011)
 
Lois I. Swisher, 88, formerly of Hughesville, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at Manor Care North.

Born February 16, 1923, in Franklin Township, Lycoming County, she was a daughter, of the late Issac D. and Emma Jane Strong George. more»

Route 220 Open North of Hughesville; Route 87 Open to Local Traffic Only North of Slabtown as Emergency Repairs Continue

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 34 weeks ago

Montoursville - Here's a brief update on flood-recovery efforts along two traffic routes in Lycoming County. more»

Citizen's Commission Hearing This Wednesday

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Dear RDA Members,
*The* *Citizen's Marcellus Shale Commission* *hearing in Williamsport will
be this Wednesday, September 21st, from 6 – 9 pm* *in Lycoming College’s
Heim Hall Room G-11. *Free parking is available in the lot off Mulberry
Street. If you would like to share your opinion or talk about how you have

Krah, Elaine J.

1 year 34 weeks ago

Elaine J. Krah

(February 28, 1949 - September 16, 2011)

Elaine J. “Lanie” Krah, 62, of Hughesville, died Friday, September 16, 2011, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Emergency Room. more»

Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County

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1 year 34 weeks ago

Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County  – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate numerous burglaries which occurred this month in Lycoming County, including: more»

Gearhart, John W.

1 year 34 weeks ago

John W. Gearhart

(June 8, 1958 - September 15, 2011)
 
John W. Gearhart, 53, of Unityville, died Thursday, September 15, 2011, at his home.

Born June 8, 1958, in Philipsburg, he was a son of John H. and Mary Ann Williams Gearhart. He and his wife, the former GayAnn Johnson, celebrated 29 years of marriage on February 6, 2011. more»

Driver Injured in Muncy Creek Township Crash

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 35 weeks ago

Driver Injured in Muncy Creek Township Crash – PSP Montoursville say a 67-year-old man was transported to the hospital for injuries following a rear-end collision on Sept. 5. Richard L. Forsyth, of Hughesville was waiting for the vehicle in front of him to proceed through the intersection at Route 405/442 when the car he was operating was rear-ended by Richard L. Summers of Muncy. more»

Bridge Updates around Hughesville

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 35 weeks ago
Route 220 bridge in Hughesville.

Montoursville - Here's an update on travel conditions at two state bridges in the Hughesville area in Lycoming County today. more»

Route 118 Closed at Crash Scene Just East of Hughesville

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 35 weeks ago

1:45 p.m. UPDATE:  Route 118 is reopened east of Hughesville. more»

Energy Seminar Rescheduled

By Steve Kusheloff, seda-cog
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1 year 35 weeks ago

Flooding across much of Central Pennsylvania last week forced the postponement of the SEDA-COG Energy Resource Center’s breakfast seminar, Reduce Costs ─ Develop a Diversified Energy Portfolio.  It has been rescheduled for 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 7 at the Country Cupboard Restaurant, north of Lewisburg on Route 15.    more»

Counting Our Blessings

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**Dear RDA Members,*
Our sympathies, best thoughts, wishes and prayers go out to all who have
suffered due to last week’s flooding in Pennsylvania and New York.
Our regular newsletter editor, Barb Jarmoska, who’s home, office and family
retreat since the early 1930’s was right in the path of the record flood

Burglaries, Criminal Mischief Reported in Lycoming County

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1 year 35 weeks ago

Burglaries, Criminal Mischief Reported in Lycoming County – PSP Montoursville report numerous incidents of burglaries and criminal mischief occurring in August and September, including: more»

Stugart, Grace Evelyn

1 year 36 weeks ago

Grace Evelyn Stugart

(March 21, 1926 - September 6, 2011)
 
Grace Evelyn Stugart, 85, formerly of Hughesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Benton. more»

Rider Park Celebration

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Dear RDA Members,
Mark your calendar, and come help us celebrate Rider Park! As we approach
the 1-year anniversary of last year's successful campaign to stop the First
Community Foundation from leasing Rider Park for gas drilling, RDA is
planning a “Celebrate Ride Park” picnic-style reception. You and your

Coffin, Larry B.

1 year 36 weeks ago

Larry B. Coffin

(April 24, 1949 - September 1, 2011)
 
Larry B. Coffin, Sr., 62, a resident of Muncy, PA, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Slatington, Lehigh Co. County, PA, on Sunday, April 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Nelson and Bertha (Hunsicker) Coffin. more»

Williamsport Woman Jailed for Selling Prescription Drugs

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1 year 36 weeks ago

Williamsport Woman Jailed for Selling Prescription Drugs – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested a Willilamsport woman following numerous occasions of selling prescription drugs to an undercover officer. Police charged Christina M. Tapias, 36, of 711 Third Ave. more»

Billtown Blues Association September Newsletter

By bonnie tallman, bba
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1 year 37 weeks ago
Bob Margolin jams with UMC students (photo by Wayne Palmer)

The general membership meeting of the Billtown Blues Association is scheduled for Monday September 19, 5:30 p.m., at the Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport (Inquire at front desk upon arrival for meeting room location) more»

Hollenbach, Doris P.

1 year 37 weeks ago

Doris P. Hollenbach more»

Mailbox Baseball in Franklin and Jordan Townships

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 37 weeks ago

Mailbox Baseball in Franklin and Jordan Townships – PSP Montoursville say six mailboxes were reported damaged during the overnight hours of Aug. 14. Trooper Christine Fye said mailboxes were smashed on Funston and German roads in Franklin Township, and on Gordner Road in Jordan Township between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact 570.368.5700. more»

Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission

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[image: Citizens Marcellus Citizens Commission] Dear RDA Members,
We are pleased to announce that a new commission launching this week will
give you, as a citizen of Pennsylvania, an opportunity to share your views
about drilling in the Marcellus Shale.
Former state Representatives Carole Rubley and Dan Surra will co-chair

Loyalsock Township Taxidermy Theft

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 37 weeks ago

Loyalsock Township Taxidermy Theft – PSP Montoursville report a theft at a Lycoming County business this month. Trooper Troy Hendershot said someone removed 11 various animal hides from Andy’s Taxidermy business, located on 1719 Bloomingrove Road. The hides, valued at $1,500 were in an outdoor freezer, either in black of white plastic bags, Hendershot said. more»

Storm-related State Road Closures in North Central Pa.

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 37 weeks ago

Montoursville - PennDOT advises drivers that state roads may be closed or restricted in north central Pa. because of flooding and/or downed trees and power lines caused by Hurricane Irene. more»

Thefts Reported in Lycoming County

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1 year 37 weeks ago

Thefts Reported in Lycoming County – PSP Montoursville report numerous occurring throughout Lycoming County, including the following: more»

Grimes, Holly E.

1 year 37 weeks ago

Holly E. Grimes more»

Michigan Man Found Dead in Vehicle

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 38 weeks ago

Michigan Man Found Dead in Vehicle – PSP Lamar report the death of a motorist in Clinton County last week. Trooper Timothy Guenot said David J. Kriss, 51, of Howell Michigan, expired from natural causes while sleeping in his vehicle. Kriss’s vehicle was parked in the rest area parking lot near mile market 192 eastbound in Greene Township during the overnight hours of Aug. 14.

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Not All It's Fracked Up To Be

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**Loyalsock Township Gas Activity Ordinance Hearing Tuesday*
Loyalsock Township supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August
23, from 7pm – 9pm at 2501 East Third St. to give residents (and members of
the gas industry) a chance to voice their opinions on an amendment to the
Loyalsock Township Ordinances regarding gas activities in the township.

Energy Management Requires Fuel Diversification in Hughesville

By Steve Kusheloff, seda-cog
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Solar panels bask in the late afternoon sun on Murray Farm Lane in Hughesville.

The benefits of diversifying your energy portfolio will be the subject of the SEDA-COG Energy Resource Center’s upcoming breakfast seminar, Reduce Costs ─ Develop a Diversified Energy Portfolio.  Scheduled for Friday, September 9 at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, the seminar will feature speakers from Penn State University and East Lycoming School District, based in Hughesville.  more»

Williamsport Woman Jailed for Numerous Counts of Drug Selling

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1 year 38 weeks ago

Williamsport Woman Jailed for Numerous Counts of Drug Selling – Williamsport Police arrested a Williamsport woman on Saturday, Aug. 20, following numerous incidents of selling crack-cocaine to a confidential informant since June 25. more»

Dick, Raymond L.

1 year 39 weeks ago

Raymond L. Dick

 

January 24, 1940 ~ August 16, 2011

 

Raymond L. Dick, 71, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the Rose View Nursing Center.

 

Born in Lock Haven, on January 24, 1940, he was the son of Chester L. Dick and Eleanor Holt Porter.

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Witmer, Robert W. (Pap)

1 year 39 weeks ago

Robert W. (Pap) Witmer

January 28, 1937 ~ August 14, 2011 more»

Senator’s House Damaged

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 39 weeks ago

Senator’s House Damaged – PSP Montoursville report an incident of criminal mischief which occurred during a half-hour period of time on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Loyalsock Township. Trooper John Maggs said an unknown person used a paint ball gun and shot the Mountview Avenue and McConnell Road residences belonging to Senator Gene Yaw, 68, and Diane Judith Nardone, 52. more»

Balzer, Ann E.

1 year 40 weeks ago

Ann E. Balzer

(November 19, 1930 - August 13, 2011) 

Ann E. Balzer, 80, formerly of Montoursville and Hughesville where she had lived with her daughter, Kathryn, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Saturday August 13, 2011 from Sycamore Manor Health Center. more»

Hagenbuch, Irene M.

1 year 40 weeks ago

Irene M. Hagenbuch

(March 15, 1920 - August 7, 2011)
 
Irene M. Hagenbuch, 91, formerly of rural Milton, passed away Sunday, August 07, 2011 at Geisinger Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She had been residing at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Lewisburg since December 2009. more»

Metzger, Freda E.

1 year 40 weeks ago

Freda E. Metzger

(October 2, 1914 - August 7, 2011)
 
Freda E. Metzger, 96, formerly of Pennsdale, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in the Hillside Assisted Living Community at Montoursville.

Born in White Deer, Union County, PA, on Friday, October 2, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Glenn L. and Waai (Elliott) Bryan. more»

Funding available through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

By jill livermore
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1 year 40 weeks ago

Due to the severe storms which have led to widespread flood related damages across the Northern Tier during the period of April 25–28, 2011, President Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for select counties within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including the County of Lycoming on July 13, 2011. more»

Fracking's Consequences Obscured by Legal Tactic

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**Fracking's Consequences Obscured by Legal Tactic*
by Anthony Robbins
Natural gas producers are battling public concerns over the health effects
of their extraction techniques. Does injection of water and toxic chemicals
deep into the ground to release methane gas contaminate ground water, and
potentially drinking water? Now it appears that settled lawsuits and

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