Julye Wemple

Bloomsburg

Southside Reporter at Press Enterprise

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Officials, industry leaders open Home Show

1 month ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Williamsport, Pa. — Minutes after the doors opened on the 64th annual Home Show on Friday, visitors began flowing into Liberty Arena to peruse aisles of vendors and exhibitions. The event, hosted by West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association, continues through Sunday at the arena on Hepburn Street in Williamsport.
District to conduct internal review of former principal

1 month ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Williamsport, Pa. — A former high school principal acquitted of sexual assault charges last week will not immediately return to his job, pending a review by the school district. Roger Freed was found not guilty of 26 charges stemming from a relationship with a former student. The four-day trial concluded late Thursday when the jury returned a verdict clearing the former administrator of all charges. Freed was not fired during the years-long investigation, but instead was suspended with pay.
Lawmaker questions UPMC Cole's childbirth care cuts

1 month ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Coudersport, Pa. — A state representative is speaking out after a local health system says its standing firm in its decision to stop labor and delivery services in a deeply-rural region. Rep. Martin Causer, who represents Potter County, says the decision by UPMC to discontinue those services at UPMC Cole in Coudersport is devastating and creates a “desert” of maternity care in the area. UPMC says a lack of medical professionals willing to work at the Potter County hospital is behind the decision.
Police investigate Potter County death

Jan 14, 2025 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Roulette Twp., Pa. — Police have closed an investigation into the death of a 55-year-old man in Potter County. PSP Coudersport responded to a report of a death at 28 North Street in Roulette Township between the evening of Jan. 7 and the morning of Jan. 8. Investigators determined that the man, Mark Kern, 55, of Roulette, died of natural causes. An earlier report stating the body was found at the Potter County Human Services building was incorrect.
Driver reportedly fled towing company, police

Jan 12, 2025 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Bellefonte, Pa. — A Kansas man allegedly bilked a towing company, then fled from police in a high-speed chase. Now state police have issued an arrest warrant for 50-year-old Maurice Mona Johnson for the theft and chase that happened on Jan. 1 in Centre County. Trooper Gregory Kurtz was dispatched after employees of S & R Repairs and Towing, 125 Sams Road, Bellefonte, called to say a man had left the business without paying his $690 towing fee.
Union County library events for December

Nov 30, 2024 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Union County, Pa. — The Union County Library System, which includes the Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg, and West End Library in Laurelton, is hosting the following events in December. The libraries will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 1. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or registering online.
Police: Serial rapist who videotaped assaults caught

Nov 24, 2024 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Sayre, Pa. — A months-long investigation brought down a serial rapist who drugged and tortured women for years, according to law enforcement. Sean Robert Hall, 45, videotaped hundreds of these violent encounters, which were discovered by police during a drug raid on Hall’s house in April, said Bradford County District Attorney Richard Wilson. Hall’s facing 575 sexual assault charges for 17 victims, though investigators say the video evidence shows there may be more unidentified victims.
Teen removed from school for bulletin board message

Nov 9, 2024 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Montoursville, Pa. — A 17-year-old boy has been temporarily removed from school after he posted a vaguely-threatening message on a bulletin board, officials say. The printed sheet, posted on a bulletin board in Montoursville Area High School, was spotted by staff and students Wednesday morning, according to Superintendent Daniel Taormina. The sheet contained eight names, not all of which were students, and addresses.
State police investigating cause of church fire

Oct 27, 2024 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Williamsport, Pa. — A fire that caused $100,000 damage to a local church is still under investigation, according to the state police fire marshal. Cpl. Nathan Birth is asking anyone with information about the fire at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday to contact state police. The second-alarm fire broke out at the church on Washington Boulevard around 8 p.m. Williamsport firefighters were responding to a unrelated call when they spotted flames at the church, officials say.
Police: Man repeatedly punched woman

Oct 22, 2024 | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Williamsport, Pa. — Police responding to a call about a fight allegedly found a woman covered in bruises. Now 22-year-old Dontay James Gulledge of Williamsport is facing charges for beating the woman and threatening to kill her and her family, police say. Willliamsport Sgt. Brian McGee was dispatched to an apartment in the 700 block of West Third Street on Oct. 13 around 11:30 a.m. for a domestic disturbance.