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Spring Twp. house fire victims identified; deaths ruled accidental

BELLEFONTE — Two Spring Township residents who died in a March 28 house fire have been identified by the Centre County Coroner’s Office. The victims were identified as Melvin Emel, 79, and his sister, Evelyn Rees, 73. Both died of smoke inhalation, according to Coroner Scott A. Sayers. Their manner of death was ruled accidental. The victims, who were pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, were identified through DNA analysis, Sayers said. According to the Spring Township Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched around 9:15 a.m. on March 28 to the 100 ...

Sentencings from Clinton County

LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy of The Express that this information will not be withheld from publication. — Kari L. Greenaway, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, fined $300, shall attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safety School and placed on probation for six months. — Emily Elizabeth Munro, charged with possession of 0.08 grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest, sentenced to 65 days to one year in the Clinton County Correctional Facility and placed ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Shannon Adair Irvin, of Lock Haven, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, 14 counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana-small amount for personal use, operating a vehicle without valid inspection, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving while operating privileges are suspended/revoked and driving without a valid license, waived for court. — David J. Bunsick, Jr., of Renovo, ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES — Victoria Ann Benussi to Elijah Robert Paulhamus on April 13. — Jazlyn Elizabeth Fulger to Nicholas R. Sparano on April 14. — Douglas R. Gottschall to Marlene J. Hatley on April 20. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Lindsay Shaeen, Christian Reeder and Denise M. Ballenger Estate to Christian and Stephanie L. Reeder for $170,000, property in Dunnstable Township. — John E. and Mary R. King to Benjamin L. and Martha F. King for $125,000, property in Lamar Township. — Penny A. Lyon and Marshall R. Lyon Estate to Stephen Quigley and ...

​​Police officer suffers serious injuries in fall while trying to detain suspect

JERSEY SHORE — A disturbance on North Main Street late Saturday night landed Jessica E. Barger in the Lycoming County Prison, and Lycoming RegionalPolice Sgt. Brian Fioretti in an emergency room with serious upper body injuries, according to court documents. Officers were dispatched to an apartment at 225 N. Main St. about 10:30 p.m. to check on the welfare of a woman, later identified as Barger, who reportedly “was on methamphetamine and believed people were trying to kill her,” it was stated in an affidavit. When they entered the home, officers spotted in a bedroom suspected ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Mason Robert McCauley, of Howard, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and failure to signal, waived for court. — Alyiah Jae Torres-Gomez, of Renovo, charged with two counts of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to manufacture/deliver, two counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and four counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia, waived for court. — Andrea Maria Shearer, of Jersey Shore, charged with acting as a ...