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Investigation into 1979 killing of Pa. girl in California remains active: authorities

JERSEY SHORE — The investigation into the death of a 17-year-old Lycoming County girl whose body was found more than 45 years ago in a California vineyard remains active, authorities there say. DNA evidence preserved from when the body was recovered in 1979 is being looked at, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino sheriff’s office, said Monday. It was advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy that resulted in authorities last April being able to identify the remains of Karen Marie Heverly, who had lived in Jersey Shore. It was determined she had left home in Jersey Shore ...

Police news – Jan. 11

Car loses tire MILL HALL — No injuries were reported after a tire came off of a 1995 Ford F-150XLT along state Route 150 near Willow Lane in Mill Hall Borough on Dec. 28, 2024, state police at Lamar said. At 6:31 p.m., the vehicle, no driver listed, was traveling south on the roadway when the rear driver’s side wheel came off and the drum brake assembly struck the northside of the Clinton County Magisterial District 2 Judge’s office, causing minor damage to the cement block foundation of the building, police said. The vehicle continued along the roadway and pulled into the ...

Police News – January 6

Criminal trespass LOCK HAVEN — Woodward Township Police received a report on Dec. 30 at around 4:10 p.m. of a known suspect, who was previously evicted from the property along Crist Lane, allegedly committing defiant trespass by entering the property. Police said charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing. Criminal mischief LOCK HAVEN — Woodward Township Police reported an instance of criminal mischief taking place between Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025 regarding a 2011 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Police said the windshield of the vehicle was broken and ...

Clinton County Court of Common Pleas schedule for Jan. 6-Jan. 10

(Editor’s Note: The Clinton County Court of Common Pleas schedule listed below is not in its entirety. The Express does not list cases involving PFAs, minors and other sensitive civil cases.) LOCK HAVEN — The following schedule for Jan. 6-Jan. 10 is provided by the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas and is subject to change depending on the needs of the court system. Domestic relations hearings are also restricted and are not listed. Abbreviations — CR denotes criminal procedures; CV civil procedures. Names listed first are the names of the defendants and names near the end ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Matthew Blair Mechling, of Mill Hall, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, disregard for traffic lane (single) and careless driving, waived for court. — Katie McCaslin, of Lock Haven, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and careless driving, waived for court. — Charles Steven Smith, of Lock Haven, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, failure to carry a license and careless driving, waived for court. — Joshua Andrew Hanley, of Lock ...

Clinton County Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES LICENSES — Mikerlange Charles and Marie-Lourdes Ulysse on Dec. 20. — Shane R. Farley and Trisha Lynn McCloskey for Dec. 27. — Stacy E. Hall and York R. Lehman on Dec. 23. — Thane R. Marshall and Emalana M. Sheptock on Dec. 20. — Jenny L. McKinney and Colby T. Sample on Dec. 31. — Darien Mae Snavely and Dylan Wilson on Dec. 19. — Jeffrey W. Yothers and Lisa A. Yothers on Dec. 30.. DIVORCES RECORDED No divorces recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Eric W. Royer to Rochelle L. and Brandin R. Mann for $320,000, property in Lamar Township. ...