PA Moves to Ban Cell Phones From Classrooms
Pennsylvania’s Senate has approved a bill encouraging school districts to ban student cellphone use during the school day. Passed by a 45-5 vote, the bill allows grants for districts to purchase locking bags for phones. The bill mandates exemptions for medical needs and requires districts to monitor changes in mental health, bullying, violence, and academics […]
Read MoreMifflin Man Facing Child Porn Charges
A local man is behind bars after he was taken into custody on Tuesday after an investigation involving child pornography. 32 year old Nathaniel Metzger, of Mifflin, now faces charges including 11 counts of child pornography and one count of criminal use of a communication facility. His arrest comes following an investigation by the Pennsylvania […]
Read MoreHuntingdon County Homicide Trial Underway
The trial for a homicide case in Huntingdon County is officially underway. Opening arguments have begun, as the prosecution and defense laid out their cases before the jury. Morico Johnson faces two counts of criminal homicide in connection with the deaths back in 2009 of Beatrice Daniels and her niece Christine McWhorter. The two women […]
Read MoreNew PA License Plates Coming
Changes are coming to Pennsylvania’s license plates after two decades! Starting in 2025, a new plate design will debut to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The fresh look features the Liberty Bell and the slogan “Let Freedom Ring,” replacing the familiar blue, white, and yellow design with “visitPA.com” that dates back to 2004. If you want […]
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