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Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials
Schuylkill County Man, 33, Dies Under Bridge In Harrisburg: Officials A 33-year-old man who was a beloved big brother was found dead under a bridge in Harrisburg, county officials announced on Friday, March 1. Collin Weller was an Orwigsburg native who previously lived in Kutztown and Pottsville, according to his social media. He had been experiencing homelessness and ended up in Harrisburg at some point over the last five years. He was found dead beneath the underpass at Paxton and Cameron streets in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. His cause of death "was complications of hypothermia," as stated in the release.…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Dentist Hit With New Charges After Seven More Sexual Misconduct Victims Come Forward: Report PA Dentist Hit With New Charges After Seven More Sexual Misconduct Victims Come Forward: Report
PA Dentist Hit With New Charges After Seven More Sexual Misconduct Victims Come Forward: Report A Pennsylvania dentist previously accused of sexual misconduct against an employee and a patient, will be facing additional charges after seven more victims came forward, WFMZ reports. Scott Parkinson, owner of Tremont Dentistry in Tremont Borough, was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 23 on charges including, sexual extortion, indecent assault, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, harassment, simple assault, and open lewdness, court records show. The new female victims, which include several employees, claim that 58-year-old Parkinson, of Orwigsburg, either inappropriately touched them o…

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by Nicole Acosta
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PA Dentist Accused Of Exposing Himself To Employee, Groping Patient: Report PA Dentist Accused Of Exposing Himself To Employee, Groping Patient: Report
PA Dentist Accused Of Exposing Himself To Employee, Groping Patient: Report A 58-year-old Pennsylvania dentist was arrested for sexual extortion and indecent assault, among other offenses, in connection with incidents involving one of his employees and a patient, PennLive reports. Scott Parkinson, owner of Tremont Dentistry in Tremont Borough, is accused of touching a patient's buttocks during surgery on Dec. 21, 2017, the outlet says. He apparently never charged her for the procedure after she confronted him about his behavior. Then, between May and July 2022, Parkinson, of Orwigsburg, inappropriately touched a now-former worker's leg and tried to kiss her, a…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Support Surgers For Family Mourning Death Of Man In Schuylkill County Road Rage Stabbing Support Surgers For Family Mourning Death Of Man In Schuylkill County Road Rage Stabbing
Support Surgers For Family Mourning Death Of Man In Schuylkill County Road Rage Stabbing A road rage incident left a Schuylkill County father of four dead -- but the community has come together to help the victim’s family, according to a GoFundMe page setup for the family. George Marcincin, 38 of Orwigsburg, was driving his red Dodge Ram southbound on Route 61 near Orwigsburggot around 2 p.m.on Monday, State Police said. The driver of a silver Honda Accord pulled over after an unknown issue between the two on the road -- ending with Marcincin being stabbed numerous times -- according to a release from state police. George was “an awesome guy and an amazing fathe…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Driver Stabbed Dead In Schuylkill County Road Rage Incident, PSP Say Driver Stabbed Dead In Schuylkill County Road Rage Incident, PSP Say
Driver Stabbed Dead In Schuylkill County Road Rage Incident, PSP Say A road rage incident ended with a one person stabbed dead and another in custody in Schuylkill County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. George Marcincin, 38 of Orwigsburg, was driving his red Dodge Ram southbound on Route 61 near Orwigsburggot around 2 p.m.on Monday when the driver of a silver Honda Accord pulled over after an unknown issue on the road between the two drivers, according to a release from state police. Marcincin got out of his car and so did another driver, an altercation ensued, ending when the other driver stabbed Marcincin to death and fled the scene according to P…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Falsely Reports Fire At Berks Co. Bar & Grill After Bartender Refuses Alcohol Service Man Falsely Reports Fire At Berks Co. Bar & Grill After Bartender Refuses Alcohol Service
Man Falsely Reports Fire At Berks Co. Bar & Grill After Bartender Refuses Alcohol Service A Schuylkill County man falsely reported a fire to 911 dispatchers after being refused alcohol service for being highly intoxicated at a Berks County bar & grill last month, authorities said. David Reynolds, 47, of Orwigsburg called 911 to report that he saw the kitchen of Westy Bar & Grill on West State Street up in flames around 4 p.m. on March 2, according to the Tilden Township Police Department. Reynolds told dispatchers he noticed the fire after he finished his dinner and left the Hamburg establishment. He said there were still diners inside, police said. Reynolds appare…

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by Nicole Acosta