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Jersey Shore is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 15 miles (24 km) west by south of Williamsport. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, Jersey Shore held farms, railroad shops, cigar factories, a foundry, and a large silk mill. Jersey Shore was incorporated as a borough on March 15, 1826. The history of Jersey Shore begins about 50 years before it was incorporated and on the opposite bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River in what is now Nippenose Township.

Hill, John F.

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John Franklin Hill more»

Anderson, Dean J.

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Dean J. Anderson more»

Vehicle Accident in Brown Township

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1 week 1 day ago

Vehicle Accident in Brown Township – Lycoming County Communications Center lists the following incidents during the overnight hours of Saturday, Jan. 28:
12:08 a.m., fire alarm, 780 Broad St., Montoursville; more»

Williamsport Man Remanded to Lycoming County Prison for Alleged Drug Offenses

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1 week 4 days ago

Williamsport Man Remanded to Lycoming County Prison for Alleged Drug Offenses – Williamsport City Bureau of Police charged a 25-year-old city man with charges related to the manufacture, delivery, or possession of crack cocaine. more»

Montoursville State Police Press Bad Check Charges

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2 weeks 1 day ago

Montoursville State Police Press Bad Check Charges – Non-traffic citations were issued to the following Lycoming County residents for writing bad checks to Speedy’s Inc, 4294 Route 287 Mifflin Township: more»

Stretch of Road in Muncy Creek Township Scene of Two Separate Accidents

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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2 weeks 4 days ago

Stretch of Road in Muncy Creek Township Scene of Two Separate Accidents – Crews from the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company and SHS EMS responded to Musser Lane on Tuesday, Jan. 17 as a result of two accidents. Lycoming County Communications Center said a vehicle accident in the 1500 block of Musser Lane occurred around 5:15 a.m., while a second crash took place around 10:20 p.m. more»

Curry, Alfred N. “Bud”

2 weeks 6 days ago

Alfred N. "Bud" Curry

(February 7, 1931 - January 14, 2012)

Alfred N. “Bud” Curry, 80, of 839 Clark Street, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at his home. more»

Muncy Teen Sustains Moderate Injuries Following Crash

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Muncy Teen Sustains Moderate Injuries Following Crash – PSP Montoursville sustained moderate injuries following an accident last Friday in Muncy Creek Township. Trooper Michael G. Shipman II said a 17-year-old female was traveling east on Clarkstown Road, just east of Confer Lane when she failed to negotiate a left curve shortly before 3 p.m. more»

Bail Set for Loyalsock Township Man for Alleged Thefts

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3 weeks 2 days ago

Bail Set for Loyalsock Township Man for Alleged Thefts – A $25,000 straight bail was set for a Loyalsock Township man for allegedly stealing from a Clinton Township business. more»

Harman, Alvin Larue Sr.

3 weeks 3 days ago

Alvin Larue Harman, Sr.

June 25, 1945 ~ Jan. 11, 2012

Alvin Larue Harman, Sr., 66, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at his home.

Born June 25, 1945 in Duboistown, he was a son of John Harman and Helen (Waltz) Ludwig.

He was a member of 40&8, VFW Post 1, and the Polish Club. He enjoyed racing and spending time with his grandchildren. more»

Jersey Shore Driver Killed in Head-On Collision

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Jersey Shore Driver Killed in Head-On Collision – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a Jersey Shore man and sent another man to the hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Trooper Paul McGee said Robert J. more»

Icy Road Conditions a Factor in Four-Vehicle Accident in Muncy Creek Township

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4 weeks 3 days ago

Icy Road Conditions Cause of Four-Vehicle Accident in Muncy Creek Township – A driver and its three passengers sustained injuries following a four-vehicle accident, in Muncy Creek Township earlier this week. more»

Support Group for Suicide Survivors

By Cozette Stoltzfus
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4 weeks 5 days ago

A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide is available twice a month. First Thurdays at St John's Lutheran Church in Jersey Shore; third Thursdays at the James V. Brown Library in Williamsport. For more information call 570-753-3821.

Burglary Investigation Continues in Clinton Township

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4 weeks 6 days ago

Burglary Investigation Continues in Clinton Township – PSP Montoursville continues to investigate a burglary which occurred last month on Route 15. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said during the overnight hours of Dec. 20, someone gained entry through an unlocked kitchen window of the Northwood Motel, 6801 Route Highway. more»

Williamsport Motorist Sustains Moderate Injuries in Muncy Creek Township

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5 weeks 1 day ago

Williamsport Motorist Sustains Moderate Injuries in Muncy Creek Township – A Williamsport woman was transported to the Williamsport Hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained following a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 29. Around 7:40 p.m. on East Water Street in Muncy Creek Township, Merle B. more»

Burglary in Plunketts Creek Township

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5 weeks 2 days ago

Burglary in Plunketts Creek Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate a burglary that occurred on Dec. 28 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Trooper Brandon L. Schrawder said a burglary took place at a residence on Hoppestown Road after an unknown person forced their way into the home belonging to Priscilla A. Lewis, 69, of Williamsport. more»

Anderson, Adam R.

5 weeks 2 days ago

Adam R. Anderson more»

Police Alert Public to Scam in Name of Sick Child

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6 weeks 2 days ago

Police Alert Public to Scam in Name of Sick Child - PSP Montoursville are investigating a scane in which two individuals were fraudulently soliciting funds for a child suffering a medical condition. Trooper Michael Knight said a concerned resident was contacted by the scammers to donate money on Dec. 22. more»

Alleged Harassment Incidents in Lycoming County

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6 weeks 3 days ago

Alleged Harassment Incidents in Lycoming County - PSP Montoursville have filed alleged harassmentcharges for the following individuals: more»

Sheriff, Fred

6 weeks 6 days ago

Fred Sheriff

Jan. 14, 1914 ~ Decv. 15, 2011

Fred Sheriff, 97, of Williamsport, died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital.

Born January 14, 1914 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of William and Eva (Probst) Sheriff.

He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School.  more»

Medication, Cash Stolen from Vehicles in Hughesville

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7 weeks 3 days ago

Medication, Cash Stolen from Vehicles in Hughesville – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate at least two incidences of theft from a motor vehicle which occurred during the overnight hours of Dec. 10. Trooper Daniel Kozak said someone entered vehicles belonging to Penny Lynn Shoemaker, 32, and Brandy Mae Chestnut, 22, while their vehicle were parked at 152 Boak Avenue, Hughesville. more»

Pennsylvania State Police report the following drivers were arrested for suspected DUI

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7 weeks 4 days ago

Pennsylvania State Police report the following drivers were arrested for suspected DUI:
•    On Sunday, Oct. 30, 2:25 a.m., Eric Michael Dempsey, 22, of McDonald, PA, crashed his vehicle in the area of Antler’s Lane Bridge, Route 220, Woodward Township. Charges were filed with District Judge Jerry Lepley, Jersey Shore. more»

Kohler, Charles Kenneth “Kenny”

7 weeks 4 days ago

Charles Kenneth Kohler

(April 4, 1916 - December 8, 2011)

Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Kohler, 95, of 445 Zinck Road, Jersey Shore, died Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Manor Care Jersey Shore. more»

Jersey Shore Man Faces Alleged DUI Charges

By Cindy Knier
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7 weeks 6 days ago

Jersey Shore Man Faces Alleged DUI Charges – PSP Montoursville charged a 40-year-old motorist with DUI following blood alcohol content results. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said Robert A. Koch was operating a vehicle in the 6000 block of north Route 44 highway on July 22 when it crashed. Koch was life-flighted to Geisinger Medical Center with severe injuries. more»

Rehabilitated Historic Silver Bridge near Jersey Shore Opens to Traffic

By RICK MASON, penndot
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8 weeks 1 day ago

Montoursville - Following a three-year restoration project, the historic Silver Bridge carrying River Road over Pine Creek near Jersey Shore is reopened to traffic.

Prior to its closure in 2007 and subsequent removal for rehabilitation, the bridge was weight-restricted with a 7-ton limit. The rehabilitated lenticular truss is capable of carrying legal-sized loads. more»

First Community Foundation Partnership Grants $260,000 From Lycoming County Disaster Relief Fund

By erin ruhl, fcfp
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8 weeks 5 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT  – The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is proud to grant $264,725 to 11 nonprofit organizations through its newly created Lycoming County Disaster Relief Fund.  The Lycoming County Disaster Relief Fund was established in response to the widespread flooding in Lycoming County as the result of Tropical Storm Lee on September 7 and 8, 2011.&nbsp more»

Alexander, Doris J.

9 weeks 2 days ago

Doris J. Alexander

Oct. 20, 1932 ~ Nov. 30, 2011

Doris J. Alexander, 79, of Williamsport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday,   November 30, 2011 at the Williamsport Hospital.

Born October 20, 1932 in Hazelton, she was a daughter of Roland and Dorothy Baum Turnbach. more»

Taking On the Fifth Column

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*Dear RDA Members,*
Three weeks ago, the PA House and Senate each passed, by strong majority
votes that fell predominantly along party lines, SB1100 and HB 1950, two
bills that amount to posting a “Welcome, Weasels and Foxes” sign on the hen
house that is our state. Our explanation of the subject is rather lengthy

Russitano, Christopher J.

9 weeks 4 days ago

Christopher J. Russitano

June 29, 1980 ~ Nov. 27, 2011

Christopher J. Russitano, 31. was called home to his Father in Heaven on Sunday morning November 27, 2011.

He was born June 29, 1980 in Williamsport, Pa, the son of Roy and Teressa Norris Russitano.    more»

PA Mice Invade Harrisburg, NY Rats Invade the Endless Mountains

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Dear RDA Members,
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Mixed in with disappointment at the certification of the MARC I pipeline
project and disgust with pathetic timidity of both houses of the
legislature last week, was something to be very thankful for: the Delaware
River Basin Commission's decision to cancel a scheduled vote on natural gas

Event tomorrow, crucial need for your comments, a lousy piece of legislation, State College rally

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Dear RDA Members and any former military psy-ops officers who now work for
the gas companies monitoring us,
In this vital week for the future of Pennsylvania, we focus on an upcoming
seminar, a crucial need for public comment, a lousy piece of legislation
and a rally in State College.

Route 220 NB Closed Near Route 287 Following Truck Crash

By RICK MASON, penndot
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12 weeks 3 days ago

Montoursville – Route 220 northbound is currently closed between the Main Street, Jersey Shore interchange and Route 287 intersection in Porter Township, Lycoming County.

A truck hauling heavy equipment on a lowboy trailer clipped the railroad bridge just west of the Route 287 intersection.

Cleanup activities are underway. more»

PSP Charge Lycoming County Motorists With Suspected DUI

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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12 weeks 3 days ago

PSP Charge Lycoming County Motorists With Suspected DUI – Montoursville police filed DUI charges on the following motorists: more»

Local Food Video Playlist

By Kathy Kolb
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12 weeks 3 days ago

We've started a YouTube playlist about local food. For now,  it highlights Michael Pollan, author of the book "The Omnivore's Dilema" and Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm.

Let us know if you have a video of your garden, greenhouse, farm or a restaurant using local food.

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Public perception, water quality, air quality, and a dire piece of pro-industry legislation

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**Dear RDA Members,*
*This week, we share news about public perception, water quality, air
quality, and a dire piece of pro-industry legislation.*
*Public Perception*
We are all bombarded with gas industry-sponsored ads on television, radio,
billboards, and print media. Although many folks are savvy enough to

Retorick, Richard L. (Dick) Sr.

12 weeks 5 days ago

Richard L. Retorick, Sr.

(February 23, 1936 - October 31, 2011)

Richard L. (Dick) Retorick, Sr., 75, of 801 Weldon Street, Montoursville, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at his home after a courageous battle with leukemia. more»

Third Person Arrested in Williamsport Kidnapping Case

By Cindy Knier
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13 weeks 4 days ago
Donald H. Gentner III (far right) joins Lisa Beehler and Matthew Beehler at the Lycoming Count Prison for alleged charges of kidnapping and related charges.

Third Person Arrested in Williamsport Kidnapping Case – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested a third person in connection with a kidnapping that took place Oct. 18. Agent T. R. Peacock charged Donald H. Gentner III as the third person involved with kidnapping Daniel Harrold. (see http://northcentralpa.com/article/williamsport-mother-and-son-charged-ki...). more»

Williamsport Man Incarcerated Following Multiple Counts of Drug Charges

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13 weeks 5 days ago

Williamsport Man Incarcerated Following Multiple Counts of Drug Charges – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested a Park Avenue man following two incidents of drug sales over the summer. more»

EPA Action, Citizens MS Commission, Rider Park reflections

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Dear RDA Members,
*In this issue, our 3 stories cover all 3 levels in the gas drilling arena:
federal, state and local. *
*We invite you to take action, read what your fellow citizens have to say
about gas drilling, and reflect with us on the anniversary of saving Rider
Park from the drill.*

Dead calves, dry buffaloes, DRB Commission sued

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Dear RDA Members,
*Remember those Tioga County cows that drank drilling flowback water?* The
incident made the front page of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. The story
began when a flowback pit (called a “pond” by drilling companies, but full
of fracking chemicals, heavy metals and salt not usually found in ponds) had

Community Foundation Receives $180,111 From Educational Improvement Tax Credits

By erin ruhl, fcfp
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15 weeks 3 days ago
Muncy Bank and Trust Executives Craig Kremser, David Mayer, Daniel Berninger, and Kathlene Bower, present Betty Gilmour and Jennifer Wilson from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, with an $111,111 check to benefit local school districts through the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania received $180,111 in donations from seven area businesses through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. more»

School Colors Traded in for Pink to Benefit Susquehanna Health Breast Health Center

By amy brink, susquehanna health
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16 weeks 2 days ago
Esther Lorson, RN, BSN, CBCN, Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, receives a check on behalf of the Breast Health Center from Elliott Packer, senior FB, FS, Jersey Shore football team and Ryan Harer, senior RB, OLB, LS, Jersey Shore football team at an October 1 game.

October 11, 2011 –When the Jersey Shore Area High School Bulldogs football team took on the Montoursville Area High School Warriors Friday, September 23, they traded in their black and orange school colors and “Pinked Out” to raise money for breast cancer awareness. more»

Masser, Walter G. III

16 weeks 3 days ago

Walter G. Masser, III

Oct. 12, 1956 ~ Oct. 11, 2011

Walter G. Masser, III, 54, of Cochran Ave. Duboistown, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 12, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of Walter and Evelyn Matthews Masser. more»

Williamsport Police Charge Man With Armed Robbery

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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17 weeks 9 hours ago

Williamsport Police Charge Man With Armed Robbery – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested and charged a Williamsport man minutes after he robbed a drug store. Larry L. Burden Jr. of 1015 Market St., Apt. 6, was identified as the gunman who robbed the Rite Aid, 14 Fifth St this morning. 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

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

Baier, Terrence L.

18 weeks 5 days ago

Terrence L. Baier more»

Harassment in Muncy Township

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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19 weeks 2 days ago

Harassment in Muncy Township – PSP Montoursville report an incident of harassment which occurred on Monday, Sept. 19 around 5:30 p.m. in Muncy Township. As Michael Mesko, of Wilkes Barre pulled over into the Big Lots parking lot at Lycoming Mall so he could get directions. Ted Bryan Wyland approached Mesko’s truck. more»

Identity Theft, Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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19 weeks 4 days 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»

Miller, Lynn I. Sr.

19 weeks 5 days ago

Lynn I. Miller, Sr.

(April 10, 1940 - September 19, 2011)
 
Lynn I. Miller Sr., 71, of 2888 Heshbon Road, went to be with his Lord and savior, Monday, September 19, 2011, at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Born April 10, 1940 in Cammal, he was the son of Donald I. and Vivien W. Raemore Miller. 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

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

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