Base Repairs Planned in Wysox Township
Drivers are advised that base repairs are planned today on Route 6 in Wysox Township, Bradford County. between the hours of 4:00 PM and 12:00 AM, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Route 6 between Craftmaster Road (Route 2032) and Route 187. Drivers can expect single lane conditions with flagging. Drivers should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
New PA Law Bans Cell Phones for Drivers
The new Pennsylvania law banning the use of cell phones by drivers will be in full effect starting June 6. While the law technically went into effect on June 5, 2025, officers were only issuing written warnings over the past year. That changes on June 6. The law makes it illegal to write or read a text message, browse the Internet, take a photo, or do anything else with your phone while behind the wheel.
A total of 1,209 victims were killed in crashes in 2023 by distracted driving crashes
Towanda Man Charged for Intentionally Driving into House
A Towanda man has been arrested on various charges after officials say he intentionally drove into someone’s home while driving under the influence of alcohol. 60 year old Charles F. Sharkey, was arrested on multiple charges, as stated in a release from the Pennsylvania State Police. Officials say Sharkey was charged with the crimes after a series of incidents that began in the evening on Thursday, May 7, in Bradford County. At this time, officials say they were called to French Creek Road in Albany Township for the report of Sharkey damaging property with his vehicle by spinning his wheels and kicking up rocks. Later in the evening, officials say they were called to a home in Wilmot Township for the report of Sharkey causing a disturbance with his vehicle and kicking the vehicle of the victim, who was known to him, causing damage. As a result, Starkey was arrested and placed in the Bradford County Jail on $200,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 19.