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Route 54 Closed in Ralpho and Mount Carmel Townships, Northumberland County,

February 26, 2024 6:59 am

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 54 is closed in both directions between Route 487 in Ralpho Township and Route 61 in Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County, due to multiple crashes.



A detour using Route 54, Route 61, and Route 487 is in place

Man charged with chasing neighbor with pipe, biting police chief MOUNT CARMEL — A 41-year-old Easton man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after chasing a neighbor with a pipe and biting Chief of Police Chris Buhay on the hand.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
139 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.

* Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia
Counties.

* From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow
covered roads and limited visibility.

Firefighters are working to put out a fire on South Market St. in Mt. Carmel.

Crews battle massive flames in Mount Carmel

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
350 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches.

* Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* Rain will turn to snow overnight. The snow
is expected to be heaviest during a 4 to 6 hour period late
tonight into mid-morning on Tuesday. Snowfall rates of an inch
or more per hour are possible during this period. Snowfall rates
this intense would slow travel significantly and make it
dangerous during the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
338 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway,
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Somerset, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte,
Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville,
Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, and Pottsville
338 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024
..WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches
or more possible.

* Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* Precipitation will start as a light rain
before turning to snow, becoming steadier and heavier Monday
night. Snowfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour may occur
overnight into early Tuesday morning. Accumulations in the
valleys will be lighter than on the hill tops as the rain may
last longer in the valleys.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is the potential for significant winter weather that may
impact travel.

COAL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old male has been charged by Patrolman Michael Menapace with assaulting a female therapist at the Diversified Treatment Alternative Center, 160 Meadowbrook Lane, at about 7 p.m. Dec. 27.

Juvenile charged with assaulting therapist at treatment center COAL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old male has been charged by Patrolman Michael Menapace with assaulting a female therapist at the Diversified Treatment Alternative Center, 160 Meadowbrook Lane, at about 7

The Pottsville St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee is honored to have two local high school bands, community groups, three pipe bands, dancing groups, local dignitaries, and businesses participate in our parade. Enjoy the festive celebration, then stay after the parade to enjoy some of the great restaurants and shops Pottsville and surrounding towns have to offer. Details of parade day specials are located in our St. Patrick's Parade Schedule available in local businesses after March 1st.

We welcome any community groups or local businesses in Schuylkill and surrounding counties to be a part of the parade celebration, so gather your clan and join us! This is a great way to be involved in the community and promote your organization. email [email protected] for a registration form. No fee to enter our parade! St. Patrick's Day is only 48 days away!!!

An unnamed Danville teen, 16, was found deceased in a field in Rush Township on Saturday morning in what appears to be a farming accident, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Danville teen found dead in apparent farm accident

TURKEY RUN - The Shenandoah area has a Dollar General store again.

Dollar General reopens at Turkey Run – The Shenandoah Sentinel TURKEY RUN – The Shenandoah area has a Dollar General store again. The location at...

ATLAS — A motorcyclist sustained facial injuries in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 61 at Mulberry Street in this Mount Carmel Township community at about 3:15 p.m. Friday.

Police: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after striking back of car

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — Township police are investigating the discovery of a body down a small embankment along the eastbound lane of state Route 54 on the Strong Connector at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday.

Body found along Strong Connector MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — Township police are investigating the discovery of a body down a small embankment along the eastbound lane of state Route 54 on the Strong Connector at

Girardville cancels St. Patrick's parade
Organizers say the parade won't go on this year. Instead, a block party of sorts is in the works for the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

GIRARDVILLE, Pa. — St. Patrick's parade season is just over a month away, but this year, one in Schuylkill County has been canceled.

Organizers of Girardville's St. Patrick's Day Parade posted on their website that due to unforeseen circumstances, there will not be a parade this year.

They further say that they are working on having a St. Patrick's block party instead with more details to come.

SHAMOKIN - A 45-year-old homeless man from Shamokin has been charged with setting a fire Jan. 16 at a vacant property in the 600 block of South Market Street.

Homeless man charged with arson in Market Street fire

Pennsylvania's new Dog Law is now in effect - NewsBreak Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania's new dog law updates go into effect this week, and with it, fees and kennel standards are increasing. Though most of the changes are now in effect, increases in dog license fees will not begin until Feb. 1. “Today is the start of a brighter future for our canine c...

MOUNT CARMEL — A Mount Carmel woman has been charged with a felony of risking a catastrophe after police said she caused two fires by burning the same pizza in her oven late Sunday night and into Monday.

Police: Woman caused two fires in four hours in Mt. Carmel apartment MOUNT CARMEL — A Mount Carmel woman has been charged with a felony of risking a catastrophe after police said she caused two fires by burning the same pizza in

ATLAS — A Coal Township man was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for injuries after the dump truck he was driving overturned at the intersection of Route 61 and Wilburton Road on Monday morning.

Truck crashes into Atlas building; CT driver transported for injuries ATLAS — A Coal Township man was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for injuries after the dump truck he was driving overturned at the intersection of Route 61 and

WILLIAMSPORT — U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew Brann has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit regarding the February 2022 su***de of Northumberland County Jail prisoner Meghan McAdrew to continue, but narrowed the list of defendants.

Wrongful death lawsuit over su***de at Northumberland County Jail to continue WILLIAMSPORT — U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew Brann has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit regarding the February 2022 su***de of Northumberland County Jail prisoner Meghan McAdrew to continue, but narrowed

COAL TOWNSHIP — The Shamokin Area School Board will relax its student dress code to allow for more reasonable clothing options beginning Feb. 1.

Shamokin Area relaxes dress code; amended policy to take effect Feb. 1

Two people face charges after a child was found walking along a road in Susquehanna County last week.

Child found walking on a road, bus driver and aide face charges Troopers believe the child was left on a school bus when the driver and aide failed to check the vehicle after drop-off at the school in Susquehanna County.

Charges were filed against Jeremiah Cleveland, 19, in connection with the shootings from Wednesday night that ultimately led to the shooting of a Scranton police officer.

Suspect arrested for shots fired leading to officer shooting in Scranton Charges were filed against Jeremiah Cleveland, 19, in connection with the two shootings from Wednesday night.

SHAMOKIN — Evidence of an early Wednesday morning shooting has been discovered by police in the 100 block of North Rock Street, according to Chief of Police Raymond Siko II.

Police: Evidence found suggesting shooting occurred on Rock Street

LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP — Three years before he shot and killed his step-daughter, alleged shooter Tracey L. Adams Jr. was investigated for assaulting and threatening to kill his wife while in possession of a knife and a loaded handgun.

Court docs: Dalmatia shooter had threatened to kill family in 2020 LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP — Three years before he shot and killed his step-daughter, alleged shooter Tracey L. Adams Jr. was investigated for assaulting and threatening to kill his wife while

No charges will be filed in Northumberland County double homicide - NewsBreak State police responded to...

WILLIAMSPORT — A fourth lawsuit has been filed against the Mount Carmel Borough Police Department relating to officers’ alleged assaults of detainees.

Fourth lawsuit filed against Mount Carmel Police Department relating to alleged assaults of detainees