Day: March 13, 2025

Local News

Mifflintown Man Jailed Following Domestic Dispute

A Mifflintown man was arrested after a domestic dispute escalated into an incident where he fired a BB gun at a neighbor’s home. Police say 32-year-old Lawson Kyle Hendricks was under the influence of alcohol at the time. He is now facing charges including discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and reckless endangerment. He […]

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Local News

Drug Bust Lands Huntingdon Man Behind Bars

Huntingdon police arrested 35-year-old Patrick Allen Horn Jr. after spotting him in a vehicle, and recognizing him as the guy who had four active warrants for his arrest. When they pulled him over, officers discovered a backpack containing methamphetamine, along with heroin and fentanyl, scales, and smoking devices. Horn was at first taken into custody […]

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Openings on Juniata School Board

The Juniata County School District will soon be searching for two new school board directors. Martha Jane Shirk, representing Region No. 6, will resign on June 30th due to health reasons. Troy Woodward, representing Region No. 9, announced he will not seek re-election this fall, citing time constraints. Both directors made their announcements during the […]

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Pennsylvania News

Some Now Claim Penn State Left Money on the Table with Stadium Name Deal

The Penn State Board of Trustees voted Monday to name the field at Beaver Stadium “West Shore Home Field,” a decision that sparked protest from several trustees. Eight members, including former players and relatives of Joe Paterno, opposed the move, arguing it didn’t benefit the university financially and disrespected Paterno’s legacy. Trustee Anthony Lubrano, who […]

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Local News

Tara Swartz Announces Bid for Magistrate

Tara Swartz has announced her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge. After narrowly losing in 2019, Swartz says she was encouraged by local residents to run again. With nearly 25 years of legal experience and certifications in paralegal work, she believes her background equips her to effectively serve. Swartz, who is currently employed with Johnson, Duffie, […]

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