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Bradford County man indicted for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
Scranton, Pa. — A Bradford County man was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Jamar McDowell, 32, of Columbia Crossroads, was in Bradford County on May 30 when he was caught drugs and charged with possession with intent to distrubute cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocin, and marijuana, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The indictment also alleges McDowell had a Glock 37 .45 caliber handgun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Border Enforcement Security Taskforce, the Elmira Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Tatum Wilson is prosecuting the case. The maximum penalty under federal law for the crimes charged in the indictment is life in prison.
Caiman found in storage unit in Pennsylvania now at reptile rescue
A caiman that was found in a storage unit in Columbia, Lancaster County, is now in the care of Triple J Reptiles and Rescue in West Donegal Township. John Fitzwater, who has run the rescue since 2005, said about whoever left the caiman and six cats in the unit: "It's a disgrace. I'm hoping the cops are able to charge him."
Barracks across Pennsylvania will see new state troopers
MANHEIM, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police barracks across the Commonwealth will see new troopers joining the ranks after 59 cadets graduated from the PSP Academy. Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated the new troopers of the 170th class during a ceremony last week. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a […]
Chester County Is Second-highest Gainer in Wealth in Pennsylvania
As residents continue flocking to suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income, with Chester County among the highest gainers. As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Vote for Mid-Penn Conference football player of the week for games played Aug. 23-24
Every Mid-Penn Conference football team worked through the first week of the season, so why not extend the action with our player of the week poll?. Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite player or performance below. Our weekly poll is sponsored by Renewal By Andersen of Central PA. Voting will remain open until noon Tuesday. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order.
Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
Pedestrian killed on I-81 ID’d as Dauphin County man
A Hummelstown man has been identified as the person struck and killed Sunday on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, authorities said. Quinton J. Heckard, 26, was standing on I-81 south when a tractor-trailer hit him near the Wertzville Road intersection in Hampden Township at about 8:13 a.m., according to the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office.
HighHOPES Miniature Horse Challenge to be held in Dauphin County
All children ages 7 to 11 years old and their parent/guardians are invited to participate in the HighHOPES Miniature Horse Challenge near month in Dauphin County. It will take place at the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), Grantville, on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 9 to 11 a.m., according to a press release.
Man charged after stabbing incident in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Dauphin County. According to Harrisburg Police, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at about 12:15 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of South Front Street in Harrisburg for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers say they located an adult male suffering from a stab wound.
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