Egging Arrests in Lewistown
Police cited four people for egging 18 vehicles on Terrace Boulevard in Lewistown earlier this month. The suspects, aged 18 to 22, face charges of criminal mischief. Those cited include a 22-year-old woman from Lewistown: an 18-year-old Lewistown man, a 21-year-old Lewistown man and a 20-year-old Burnham man. Their names have not yet been released. […]
Read MoreFayette Carnival Continues Today Through Saturday
The Fayette Community Carnival is now underway, and this year’s them is “Off to the Races.” Running now through Saturday, the annual event supports local organizations and features a variety of activities each day. Highlights include live music performances by One Heart One Voice, Bella Donna, Adult Swim, and Adam and the Armadillos, a huge […]
Read MoreFlorida Man Charged with Attempted Extortion of Penn State Student
A Florida man has been charged with attempting to extort explicit photos from a Penn State student. 20 year old Allen Blaney from Orlando, allegedly obtained pornographic images of the student when she was a minor and later used a hacked Snapchat account to demand more explicit pictures. He faces charges of interstate communication with […]
Read More9 PA Men Charged in Gun Trafficking Ring
Nine men have been charged in connection with a sophisticated gun-trafficking ring operating across eight Pennsylvania counties. The suspects, based in Pottstown, allegedly provided a “one-stop shopping” service for criminals by selling both legally purchased and 3-D printed “ghost guns,” silencers, and illegal firearm modifications. The suspects face numerous felony charges, including those related to […]
Read MoreGuilty Pleas Come From 2017 Penn State Hazing Death
Two former Penn State fraternity leaders have pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2017 hazing death of sophomore Timothy Piazza. Brendan Young and Daniel Casey admitted to 14 counts of hazing and reckless endangerment. Piazza died after a hazing ritual where pledges drank excessive amounts of alcohol. Despite the fact that Piazza suffered severe […]
Read MorePA Casinos Challenge Tax System
In a new legal challenge, twelve Pennsylvania casinos have asked the state’s highest court to rule that the current tax system, which imposes a 54% tax on slot machine revenue but exempts skill games in bars and stores, is unconstitutional. The casino owners argue that the unequal tax treatment violates fairness principles and could jeopardize […]
Read MoreSr. Expo Thursday in Reedsville
Senator Judy Ward is hosting a free Senior Expo in Mifflin County tomorrow from 10 to noon at the Reedsville Fire Company. Seniors and their caretakers can learn about available services, programs, and products. The event will feature vendors, door prizes, health screenings, and light refreshments. Senator Ward says the expo’s goal to provide a […]
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