Pennsylvania State Police that 5 people died in\u00a0a helicopter crash in Wyoming County Saturday night.\u00a0 4 adults and 1 child were killed; the helicopter departed from the Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott, search crews located the helicopter Sunday afternoon on South Mountain in Noxen Township.\u00a0 The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.<\/p>\n
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Governor Cuomo announced increased fines for distracted driving violations, which includes texting-while-driving or using an electronic handheld device while driving, is in effect. The new minimum fines and higher maximum fines are, For a first offense, the minimum fine is $50 and maximum fine increases to $150, For a second offense committed within 18 months, the minimum fine is $50 and the maximum fine increases to $200, For a third or subsequent offense committed within 18 months, the minimum fine is $50 and the maximum fine increases to $400. More information is available at dmv.ny.gov\/cellphone.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n ———————————–<\/p>\n The sentence for Joshua Stimpson has been upheld in Delaware County court in connection with a fatal accident in March of 2010.\u00a0 Stimpson was driving on State Route 10 when he tried to pass a tractor-trailer in a no passing zone; he hit a vehicle driven by Sherry Bush car head on, killing her instantly.\u00a0 Stimpson pleaded guilty to 2nd<\/sup> degree manslaughter and was sentenced to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison; the appellate court ruled the sentence will stand, as Stimpson waived his right to appeal both the conviction and the sentence when he pleaded guilty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ———————————————<\/p>\n Delaware County Deputies arrested 18-year-old Kyle Clark of Delhi for 3rd<\/sup> degree Assault for an incident that occurred on July 7th <\/sup>in the Town of Andes. Clark was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Andes Court at a later date.<\/p>\n ————————–<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pennsylvania State Police that 5 people died in\u00a0a helicopter crash in Wyoming County Saturday night.\u00a0 4 adults and 1 child were killed; the helicopter departed from the Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott, search crews located the helicopter Sunday afternoon on South … Continue reading