Belleville Man Jailed After Year Long Crime Spree
A man from Belleville is facing multiple theft charges after allegedly breaking into several vehicles in the area. 20-year-old John Michaud was arrested after police tracked him down using an AirTag from a stolen wallet. Michaud is accused of stealing items like wallets, gift cards, and shoes from cars on multiple occasions between September 2023 […]
Read MoreHigh Speed Chase Ends with Arrest
A McClure man is facing over three dozen charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Derry Township. 39 year old Charles Hampton Jr. reached speeds of 120 mph on his motorcycle, ignoring traffic signals and driving on the wrong side of the road. The pursuit ended when Hampton crashed into a yard and […]
Read MoreMifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Remains Closed
The Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology remains closed following the discovery of asbestos in a classroom last week. The closure came after a construction trades class removed a chalkboard, revealing asbestos levels exceeding safe limits. Superintendent Vance Varner says 15 samples from various areas of the building, including air ducts, are currently being […]
Read MoreSpaghetti Dinner to Support School Lunch Program
Granville United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti dinner benefit this Saturday to support the Strodes Mills Elementary School Power Pack Lunch Program. The event will be held Saturday from 3 to 6PM at the church, and it aims to raise funds for the program, which provides weekend meals and snacks for students in need. […]
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A traffic stop on US Highway 322 in Derry Township last Saturday, led to the arrest of three people who police say were involved in drug distribution. Acting on a tip about drug activity at the Crown Motel, Regional Officers and the Mifflin County Drug Task Force conducted surveillance and stopped a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. […]
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