Second Assistant Chief News Today

SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews battled a house fire on Thursday afternoon in Northumberland County. According to Russell Wertz, Second Assistant Chief of Sunbury, crews were called to the intersection of South 7th and Chestnut Street just before 4:00 p.m. for a working second alarm fire. Upon arrival, first responders said there was a lot […]

John Filion passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Press Republican on 2024-04-24.

Many first-responders have to wear many different hats in their line of work. Darren is a prime of example of this.

Many first-responders have to wear many different hats in their line of work. Darren is a prime of example of this.

William Daniel Vance, 60, of Crossnore, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center after a brief battle with COVID-19. Daniel (whom no one was allowed to call mister) was born on September 3, 1960, in Spruce Pine, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Vance, along with several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Daniel is survived by his mother, Patsy Vance, of Crossnore; his loving wife of 19 years, Amanda Vance, of the home; his sister, Susan We...