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 […]
Read MoreDrug 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 […]
Read MoreOpenings 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 […]
Read MoreSome 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 […]
Read MoreTara 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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