Port Royal Man Jailed After Roommate Says He Cut Off His Thumb
A Port Royal man is behind bars after allegedly severing his roommate’s thumb during a confrontation. 57 year old Brian Beers faces charges including aggravated assault and harassment. Police were called to the scene where witnesses reported hearing the victim scream that his thumb had been cut off. Upon arrival, officers found Beers holding a […]
Read MoreMail in Ballots Mailed Out in Mifflin County
Mifflin County election officials are gearing up for the upcoming November election, mailing out over 3,200 mail-in ballots. At Thursday’s County Commissioners meeting, Election Director Paula Hoffman spoke out, saying they urged residents to watch for their ballots arriving over the weekend. Voters are reminded to follow instructions carefully when returning their ballots. In-person early […]
Read MoreBellefonte Man Facing More Charges
New charges have been filed against a Bellefonte man accused of a violent altercation. 64 year old Edward Wetzel originally faced aggravated assault charges after allegedly pointing a .44 magnum pistol at a family member and threatening to “smoke her.” However, during a recent court appearance, evidence surfaced indicating that Wetzel actually attempted to fire […]
Read MoreNew Borough Manager in Lewiston
Lewistown Borough has a new borough manager! Town Council met and unanimously approved Tyler Fink, the current deputy director of public works, for the role at a salary of $72,000. Fink steps in following the resignation of Kim Zimmerman last month. Other items on the table at the council meeting included many infrastructure improvements, particularly […]
Read MoreHuntingdon County Man Jailed for Allegedly Raping Disabled Woman
A Huntingdon County man has been arrested for allegedly raping a mentally disabled woman. 23 year old Scott Goshorn is accused of sexually assaulting the woman in his truck in Mill Creek Borough back in August. According to police, text messages revealed Goshorn admitted to having sex with her but denied it was non-consensual. Following […]
Read MoreJuniata Man Accused of Shooting Daughter’s Dog
A Juniata County man is facing serious charges for allegedly shooting and killing his daughter’s dog while she was on vacation. Steven Redd is now facing charges including aggravated cruelty to animals and possession of a weapon. The incident has been under investigation since it took place back in August, when state police responded to […]
Read MorePA Trucking Company Shutting Down
Another Pennsylvania company has announced plans to cease operations, at a time when many companies are facing operational challenges in the current economic climate. FMC Logistics, a delivery company, will shut down, leading to the layoff of 121 employees on October 29. The layoffs will impact 52 box truck delivery drivers, 21 van delivery drivers, […]
Read MoreFormer Reedsville Daycare Owner Sentenced to Decades in Prison
A former daycare owner from Reedsville has been sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state prison for child sexual assault. In Mifflin County Court, 62 year old Michael Mowery was also designated a lifetime registered sex offender under Megan’s Law. During the sentencing, families of the victims expressed feelings of betrayal, with one family […]
Read MoreHuntingdon Man Indicted By Feds
A Huntingdon County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple firearms offenses. The U.S. Attorney announced that 54 year old Timothy Brewin is charged with illegally possessing approximately 40 firearms as a prohibited person, as well as possessing two unregistered sawed-off shotguns in violation of the National Firearms Act. The investigation […]
Read MoreState College Man Arrested After Motel Sex Attack
A State College man is in custody following an alleged assault at a local motel. Authorities say 38-year-old Robert Wason arranged a sexual encounter with a woman he met online, only to allegedly assault her after handcuffing her to the bed. The victim reported that Wason, posing as a police officer, attempted to suffocate her […]
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