Julye Wemple

Bloomsburg

Southside Reporter at Press Enterprise

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Articles

Search continues for missing 10-year-old

1 week ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

South Williamsport, Pa. — The search continues today for a missing girl last seen in the Susquehanna River Sunday morning. A boat and crew slowly scanned the river just above the Hepburn Dam Monday morning, as fire officials and South Williamsport Mayor Marlin Angelo watched nearby. They're looking for 10-year-old Claue Schreffler Algofera, who was one of three children caught in the rushing water above the dam yesterday morning.
Driver charged in wrong-way crash

3 weeks ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Jersey Shore, Pa. — A woman who was suffering a schizophrenic episode when she crashed her car and killed a man is now facing murder charges. Kari Lisa Greenaway, 53, drove onto the off-ramp of Route 220 in Porter Township in February and continued driving the wrong way until her Mercedes Benz SUV collided nearly head-on with another driver, police say.
Lang's Chocolates celebrates two decades in business

3 weeks ago | northcentralpa.com | Julye Wemple

Williamsport, Pa. — For nearly 20 years, William Lang has been adding a touch of sweetness to downtown Williamsport at his chocolate shop on Pine Street. Now, during one of his busiest times of the year, Lang is hard at work creating the confectionary delights that will fill this year’s Easter baskets. The holidays are a blessing and a curse, he said. Work days that last until midnight are eased by the legion of shoppers looking for chocolate bunnies, candy eggs, and caramel treats.
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

2 months 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

2 months 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.