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Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Dylan Ray Young, of Mill Hall, charged with theft by unlawful taking-movable property, aggravated assault-attempts/causes serious bodily injury with extreme indifference, simple assault, harassment-subject other to physical contact, driving while operating privileges are suspended/revoked and strangulation, waived for court. — Dylan Ray Young, of Mill Hall, charged with simple assault and harassment-subject other to physical contact, waived for court. — Joshua William Rearick, of Port Matilda, ...

JS woman accused of vehicle theft from client

JERSEY SHORE — A 21-year-old Jersey Shore woman is accused of reportedly using a client’s vehicle while employed by a home healthcare agency, Lycoming Regional Police said. According to information released via Crimewatch, police received a report from the healthcare agency on June 2 of ...

Penn State student’s death leads to $3 million hospital settlement

WILLIAMSPORT — A federal judge has approved a $3 million settlement in a medical malpractice case stemming from the death in 2021 of a 19-year-old Penn State student. The settlement approved Monday by U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew W. Brann resolves the litigation brought by Sean Tomany, of Glastonbury, Conn., on his own behalf and as administrator of the estate of his son, Patrick. The defendants, Mount Nittany Medical Center and its health services, Dr. Roderick Cross, physician’s assistant Brooke Koch and Centre Emergency Medical Associates, were accused of negligence ...

Police news – June 18

Harassment charge RENOVO — Brian Dwyer, Sr., 56, of Renovo, was cited for harassment following an incident along 7th Street in Renovo Borough on June 13, Renovo Borough Police said. According to police, the charge stems from an alleged assault that occurred near Erie Avenue at about 11 a.m. At the time, Dwyer allegedly struck a 24-year-old woman which was witnessed by two other witnesses, police said. Dwyer was sent a summons through District Judge Frank Mills’s office. Hit and run BEECH CREEK — An unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on Laurel Run Road on May 9, at ...

Two fatal crashes reported in Centre County

STATE COLLEGE — Two fatal car crashes were reported in Centre County late last week, just days apart, according to local officials. The first crash took place on Wednesday, June 10 near the intersection of South Allen Street and Easterly Parkway in the area of Sunrise Terrace. According to a report from the Centre County Coroner’s office, Raina A. Kassoway, 48, of Boalsburg, died as a result of injuries sustained in the one-vehicle rollover crash. Kassoway was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center following the accident where she was pronounced dead despite extensive ...

Police news – June 16

Driver flees crash LOCK HAVEN — The driver of a 2015 Ford F-150XLT fled the scene following a crash along Island Road, Dunnstable Township, state police at Lamar said. On May 24, Erika B. Kennedy, 21, of Jersey Shore, was traveling near the intersection with Quiet Lane when she left the south side of the roadway, traveled down a small embankment and struck a tree, causing disabling damages, police said. Kennedy fled the scene but was later identified, police said. She faces charges related to driving on roadways laned for traffic, police said. Man charged with ...