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Overheated motor sends smoke into Jersey Shore High School cafeteria

JERSEY SHORE — Students and staff were forced to evacuate the Jersey Shore High School on Cemetery Street about noon Thursday when smoke began filling the cafeteria and kitchen, according to borough fire officials. The problem was a heating motor on the school’s roof that malfunctioned, Citizens Hose Fire Chief Ethan Goodbrod said. While there was no actual fire in the building, the malfunction caused smoke to enter the school’s ductwork and through vents in the cafeteria, Goodbrod said. Exhaust fans provided by the school were used to clear smoke from the building while ...

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. — Kenneth Eugene Orwig, charged with aggravated indecent assault, sentenced to 30 months to 10 years in a State Correctional Institution and placed on probation for three years. — Natasha Ann Mills, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, shall attend and successfully complete the Alcohol Highway Safety School, fined $300 and placed on probation for six months. — James A. Berry, III, charged ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Louis Edward West, Sr., of Williamsport, charged with simple assault and harassment-subject other to physical contact, held for court. — Bryan Keith Eldred, of Mill Hall, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, possession of marijuana-small amount for personal use, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless driving, held for court. — Galon Richard Glossner, of Lock Haven, charged with unlawful restraint-serious bodily injury, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking-movable ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Drue Elizabeth Allison to Grant Michael Hoffer on Oct. 27. — Analee B. Tindell to Brody Gleckner on Oct. 27. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded DEEDS RECORDED — Lakeview Loan Services LLC, Nationstar Mortgage LLC as attorney in fact, Carames Belkis Assistant Secretary to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for $10, property in Lock Haven City. — Your Place to Live LLC, Jacob S. and Ada Mae Lapp to Michael A. Henderson for $205,000, property in Woodward Township. — Patrick Cowher to Douglas M. Rogers and Michele L. Miller for $240,000, ...

Police news – Nov. 1

Bad check LOCK HAVEN — Celeste Champagne, 39, of Lock Haven, was charged with writing a bad check worth $80 to a Riverfest vendor on June 26, according to Woodward Township Police. After the check was returned for lack of funds, the jewelry vendor contacted Champagne, who failed to write a valid check, police said. Charges have been filed through District Judge Kibler’s office, police said. Possession of controlled substance LOCK HAVEN — Stacy Henry, 50, of Lock Haven, was charged by the Woodward Township officers stemming from an incident that occurred on Sept. 9, at ...

Police news – Oct. 30

Hit and run MILESBURG — State police responded to a crash that occurred on Oct. 6, at approximately 1:10 p.m., on I-80 westbound near mile marker 154 in Boggs Township, according to state police at Rockview. At the time of the accident, an unnamed driver was attempting to pass a 1998 International Harvester, driven by Danny I. Muthler, 64, of Mill Hall, in the left lane when they failed to complete the pass and collided with Muthler, police said. Muthler’s vehicle was able to move off the roadway while the other car continued traveling west on I-80, police said. Pedestrian ...