Lewistown House Fire Leaves Residents Displaced
A house fire in Lewistown displaced residents Sunday evening. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 7 p.m. to find heavy fire that was quickly contained within 15 minutes. Crews remained on site until about 8:30 to make sure the fire was completely out. One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was taken to Geisinger-Lewistown […]
Read MoreFarm Show to Debut New Milkshake Flavor
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is stirring excitement with its new milkshake flavor for 2025: mint. Announced by the PA Dairymen’s Association, the shakes debut during the Farm Show, which this year runs from January 4th to the 11th, with early sales at the food court starting January 3. For those eager to taste, pop-up events […]
Read MoreState Police Release Disturbing Holiday Stats
Pennsylvania State Police reported a notable increase in DUI and crash numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. From November 27 to December 1, troopers responded to 1,075 traffic incidents across the state… nearly 100 more than the previous year. Of these, seven were fatal, with one crash attributed to alcohol impairment. In total, alcohol played […]
Read MoreHuge Tool Theft Investigation Ongoing
Pennsylvania State Police continue their investigation, after a significant theft in Huntingdon County. Between October 14 and November 14, more than $7,200 worth of power tools were reported stolen from a location in Porter Township. The stolen items include high-value equipment such as a Milwaukee circular saw, DeWalt laser level, and various impact drivers and […]
Read MoreFormer Centre County Township Official Accused of Embezzlement
A former township official in Centre County is facing serious charges after allegedly embezzling over $532,000 from Gregg Township. Pamela Hackenburg, who served as secretary and treasurer since 2019, was arrested on the eve of Thanksgiving for theft and related crimes. Hackenburg reportedly used her exclusive access to 14 township bank accounts to make unauthorized […]
Read More2nd Annual Babysitting Night Set for December 13
The Juniata High School chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its Second Annual Babysitting Night on Friday, December 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the high school. The event aims to give parents a chance to take care of holiday tasks while their children enjoy a safe, fun environment. The evening will […]
Read MoreMifflin County Doublewide Goes Up in Flames
Fire tore through a home in Decatur Township in Mifflin County on Friday morning, leaving one person injured. Crews arrived around 10 a.m. to find the double-wide trailer fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters used tankers and hose lines to shuttle water, taking about 20 minutes to knock down the fire. The homeowner was hurt, and […]
Read MorePA Government Work Pays Well… Very Well!
More evidence that if you can, it’s good to find work with the state government… Pennsylvania’s top officials will see a 3.4% pay raise starting in 2025, outpacing the 2.6% average wage growth for private sector workers in the state. The adjustment, tied to inflation, boosts Gov. Josh Shapiro’s salary to nearly $246,000, making him […]
Read MoreBest Not to Arrive at Court While “impaired”
Officers from the Lewistown Police Department responded to the Mifflin County Courthouse on Friday morning, where 39-year-old Jennifer Enders of Granville Township was attempting to attend a court hearing. According to police, Enders appeared visibly impaired, and sheriff’s deputies found a marijuana pipe in her bag as she tried to enter the building. Enders became […]
Read MoreVets at Church Hill Cemetery to Be Honored
The local chapter of Wreaths Across America is preparing to honor veterans at Church Hill Cemetery in Reedsville on Saturday, December 14. With nearly 200 wreaths sponsored for the annual event, organizers are set to surpass last year’s total of 180 wreaths. This marks the sixth year the cemetery has participated in the national program, […]
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