Driver in Hospital After Sunday Crash
A driver was taken to Williamsport Hospital after being involved n an early Sunday morning crash in Richmond Township. The single vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, near 2503 South Main Street. The vehicle had struck a tree and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle then caught on fire. The Tioga County 911 Center received multiple calls about the crash. Mansfield Hose Company fire and EMS crews rushed to the scene to assist.
Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead and One Injured
One person has died, and another has been seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Bradford County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The accident happened Saturday along U.S. Route 220 in Ulster Township. State Police say around 4:15 P.M., two people were on a motorcycle traveling southbound when the bike went off the roadway while negotiating a left-hand turn and entered a drainage ditch where it made an impact. Upon impact, both the driver and passenger were thrown from the bike. The driver of the motorcyle suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Authorities say the passenger, identified as 45-year-old Valerie Schrader, also of Towanda, sustained fatal injuries and has been pronounced dead. Pennsylvania State Police say both individuals were wearing helmets and other protective gear at the time of the crash.
PA Lawmakers Propose New Sales Tax Holiday
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing a six-month sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition. The legislation, proposed by State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-90), would authorize a six-month sales tax holiday in Pennsylvania on firearms and ammunition from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Rep. Reichard argues that the right to bear arms is a fundamental part of U.S. society, and families in rural Pennsylvania use hunting as a means for wildlife management and sustenance. He said it is the “perfect time” to adopt the sales tax holiday.