SELINSGROVE — It’s been over two months since Katherine Blann was struck by a vehicle on Market Street in Selinsgrove. Blann was critically injured in the accident and the driver fled the scene. Police continue to investigate and Blann continues her long road to recovery. She said she is starting to walk some, “I do have a few more month before I’m able to be walking all the way, and I can’t say when that will be exactly. It just depends on how therapy goes.” She says she is looking forward to getting back to work if she can find a job, “As far as going back to work, I shouldn’t have a...
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Selinsgrove hit and run victim starting to walk
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Hundreds take part in Snyder County Night Out
SELINSGROVE — East Snyder Park in Selinsgrove was packed with hundreds of people taking part in Snyder County Night Out on Tuesday. There were dozens of hands on activities for kids to enjoy and families were able to meet local law enforcement officials and explore fire trucks, ambulances and a Life Flight helicopter. Snyder County Commissioner Peggy Chamberlain Roup was thrilled with the turnout for the 3rd annual event, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to meet all of our emergency personnel throughout Snyder County and interface with them. On top of that, this is an event that is sponsored by the Snyder County Coalition for Kids and I’m so proud to be...
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Two towns getting new liquor stores
SELINSGROVE — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is moving two stores to new locations. Selinsgrove’s store will move from its current location on North Market Street to the Monroe Marketplace next to Michaels. The grand opening for the Selinsgrove location will be September 17, according to Stacy Kriedeman spokesperson for the PLCB. The Lewisburg store will be leaving downtown to move to the new Penn House Commons in East Buffalo Township. A letter-writing campaign by the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership failed to convince the PLCB to keep the store in Lewisburg. Linda Sterling, executive director of the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership said in May the loss of both CVS and the liquor store would not be...
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New scoreboard for Selinsgrove football
SELINSGROVE – Big upgrades are happening for Selinsgrove High School football this season. The Selinsgrove Area School District has a new scoreboard for its football stadium that will be ready for the team’s first home game September 11. The cost is $45,000. However, Selinsgrove Superintendent Chad Cohrs says the district didn’t pay a dime for the project, “Funds were raised and spearheaded by one individual, Dennis Wolf, a former school board member, actually undertook the campaign and raised money for the scoreboard as well as trying to raise funds for a new press box.” Cohrs says the new press box is the next step, “The press box is a little bit more of an expensive...
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Concern over proposed cell tower in Selinsgrove
SELINSGROVE — A proposal to install a cell phone tower in a residential neighborhood in Selinsgrove has raised some concern for residents. Horvath Communications is seeking a variance from the Selinsgrove Borough Zoning Hearing Board to place the tower near the Selinsgrove Community Pool on Linda Lane. Some residents say it’s an odd place to put it, and it’s not needed. A special meeting is being held by the Borough Zoning Hearing Board Thursday at 7 p.m. to discuss the tower. The public is invited to attend. (Matt Catrillo) Follow
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Selinsgrove cell tower case delayed
SELINSGROVE- Residents who packed the Selinsgrove Zoning Hearing Board meeting room Thursday night were left with many questions unanswered about a variance request for a controversial cellular telephone tower on Linda Lane. The Selinsgrove Zoning Hearing Board approved a delay request by Horvath Communications, who made the variance request. The case will now be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting October 1. Joanne Lauer, who lives on Linda Lane, says having to wait is somewhat frustrating, “We did a lot of work in a short amount of time. We were wishing to have some more time to do some more research, so this may benefit us. I was just curious as to why they would...
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Selinsgrove police investigate burglary
SELINSGROVE – Selinsgrove police are investigating another burglary. Sometime during the night of August 31, a theft occurred at a home in the 200 block of South High Street. Items taken included money, jewelry and electronics. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 570-374-8655 and remind residents to secure their homes while away and report any suspicious activity to 911. (Jennifer Wakeman) Follow
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Selinsgrove man pleads guilty to sexual assault
6SELINSGROVE – A Selinsgrove man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, who got pregnant from the assault. The News Item reports 27-year-old Dustin Gearhart entered his guilty plea in Northumberland County Court on Friday and will be sentenced on a later date. Gearhart was charged by Coal Township police with sexually assaulting the girl after the two went for a ride on April 3, 2014. DNA testing was ordered and it was determined Gearhart was the father of the baby. He faces state prison time when he is sentenced. (Ali Stevens) Follow
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Selinsgrove man turns himself in months after robbery
SELINSGROVE – A Selinsgrove man turned himself in,more than four months after a robbery in Snyder County. State police say 26-year-old Christopher Slaybaugh went to the state police barracks in Selinsgrove on Sunday and confessed to a robbery in the Susquehanna Valley Mall parking lot on April 27. Troopers say Slaybaugh pushed his way into a truck that a woman was entering and started to leave the parking lot with the truck. The woman from Sunbury was able to jump from the moving vehicle. Slaybaugh then stopped the truck, got out and left the area in his own vehicle. Slaybaugh is facing charges including robbery for the incident. (Ali Stevens) Follow
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Two arrests after DUI checkpoint in Snyder County
SELINSGROVE – Two people were arrested after a DUI checkpoint in Snyder County Friday night into Saturday morning. State police say an 18-year-old from Chester Springs was arrested for possession of marijuana. Also a 22-year-old woman from Selinsgrove was charged with DUI. Several other motorists were cited for driving under suspension, expired driver’s licenses, an open container of alcohol and other moving violations. State police from the Selinsgrove, Milton and Stonington barracks participated in the DUI checkpoint. (Ali Stevens) Follow
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Grand opening for new liquor store
SELINSGROVE – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is celebrating. They’re throwing a grand opening party at their new Snyder County location in the Monroe Marketplace today. The store opens at 11a.m. and the PLCB says they’ll have wine and spirits tasting starting and light hors d’oeuvres starting at noon. You must be over 21 to sample the merchandise. (Jennifer Wakeman) Follow
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Penn Valley Airport hosting Air Show
SELINSGROVE – The Penn Valley Airport will host an Air Show Saturday in Selinsgrove. The event will at the airport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a car show, flying demonstrations and a special dedication to remember local residents killed in a recent plane crash. There will be a dedication to Michael Apfelbaum, who was killed in a plane crash in North Carolina earlier this month, along with his wife and father-in-law. Apfelbaum was a big supporter of the airport and a fly-by of aircraft will be done at the air show in honor of Apfelbaum. Bruce Witkop is chairman of the Penn Valley Airport, “It’s a free air show. It’s sponsored...
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Fundraiser events planned to help Katherine Blann
SELINSGROVE – The Selinsgrove community is coming together to support the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Katherine Blann was struck by a car June 12 and continues to recover from her injuries. Two nights of live music and celebrity bartenders and servers are planned as fundraisers to help cover Blann’s expenses. Bots Tavern on Market Street in Selinsgrove will host the events. Saturday, September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be love entertainment by Blue River Spell, followed by Earl Pickens and Rick Buck. On Saturday, October 10, 94KX personalities Drew Kelly and Ali Stevens will join Keri Albright and Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation president and CEO Roger Haddon as celebrity waiters....
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Art, food and music highlight Selinsgrove festival
SELINSGROVE – The 37th Market Street Festival is set for Saturday in Selinsgrove. Mary Bannon is the Selinsgrove Main Street Manager. She says 145 vendors will have a variety of items for sale from jewelry, to pottery and artwork. The food is also a big draw. “There’s the fried turkey sandwiches which are always popular. Pierogies, root beer floats, homemade chips, French fries. It’s definitely a food fest.” The Selinsgrove High School marching band kicks off the entertainment at 8:30a.m with several bands throughout the day, “Then we’ve got an African drumming group, Rick and Moses Alvarez, then Karen Naugle and Mark Tomeo. A new band this year composed of...
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Selinsgrove man gets state prison for sexual assault
SUNBURY – A Selinsgrove man has been sentenced to state prison for statutory sexual assault. 27-year-old Dustin Gearhart was sentenced Monday to 18 to 36-months in state prison for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Police say Gearhart assaulted the girl on April 3, 2014 in the Bear Valley area of Shamokin and the girl learned she was pregnant a few weeks after the assault. A DNA test determined Gearhart was the father of child. Gearhart pleaded guilty to statutory sexual assault earlier this year. (Ali Stevens) Follow
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More money donated to Selinsgrove 5th Grade Camp
MONROE TOWNSHIP – Monroe Township plans to increase the amount of money donated to Selinsgrove Area School District’s Fifth Grade Camp Fund. With 43 fifth grade students living in the township, supervisors agreed to donate $1,075, which is a major increase from the $200 donated last year. This equates to about $25-per student in the Township. The School District initially asked for $4,300. Students participate in numerous fundraisers throughout the school year to offset the costs of 5th grade camp. (Lauren Koch) Follow
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Selinsgrove now designated a River Town
SELINSGROVE – About 50 residents came to the Isle of Que boat launch Wednesday evening to celebrate Selinsgrove being designated as a “Susquehanna Greenway River Town”. The Partnership works with towns such as Selinsgrove to help create river parks, biking trails, water access points and green infrastructure. Snyder County Commissioner Malcolm Derk says the designation will open up opportunities for Selinsgrove to enhance its connection with the Susquehanna River, “What’s nice about this is it really highlights the importance of gateways to get people exposed to the natural beauty of the Susquehanna.” All three Snyder County Commissioners were on hand for the designation along with Selinsgrove Borough Manager Paul Williams, who discussed an...
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Promoting animal welfare at Pet Wellness Expo
SELINSGROVE – A Pet Wellness Expo will be held this Saturday in Selinsgrove to help educate the public about animal welfare and adoption. The event is hosted by The Educators Inc. and Companion Animal Hospital. Linda Walker, director of The Educators Inc, who says the events will be held at their office at 12 Commerce Avenue in Selinsgrove, the former Haines Music Store. She said, “In November, The Educators is going to begin teaching pet CPR and First Aid, so we thought this would be a great way to kick that program off. This Saturday when you arrive there, you can learn a little about CPR and First Aid. We have about 20 vendors coming. ...
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Selinsgrove residents meet to discuss community center
SELINSGROVE—A group of about 20 met last night to discuss the possibility of starting a community center at the fire damaged Christ United Methodist Church on 8th Street in Selinsgrove. The crowd included borough council members, church leaders, the Snyder County District Attorney, and representatives from Susquehanna University, United Way, and Northumberland County Human Services. The champion behind the idea, Kelly Feiler, community mobilizer for the Snyder County Coalition for Kids, spoke about her vision for the community center, “I want to have a place for the kids to go after school, on the weekends, and for the days that school is cancelled. There’s going to be lots of programming going on during the...
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Selinsgrove Business Incubator now open
SELINSGROVE – Entrepreneurs and start-up companies in the Selinsgrove area have a new opportunity to grow. Rural Business Innovations manages the Greater Susquehanna KIZ business incubator program, which opened their doors in Selinsgrove Friday. Selinsgrove Mayor Jeff Reed attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on Market Street, “I was glad to welcome the KIZ Incubator office to town. It’s a very big plus for the community and hopefully they will see more businesses grow in the downtown community from this. Business breeds business so I just hope there is more growth in the community. I would like to see more people shop downtown and local.” Snyder County Commissioner Peggy Chamberlain Roup was also...
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