Lewistown House Fire Leaves Residents Displaced
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
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
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
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
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
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
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
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
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
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 […]
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