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Theft reported at Union County coffee shop
Mifflinburg, Pa. — Someone broke into a coffee shop trailer over the weekend in Union County and took several hundred dollars, according to police. Trp. Hill of state police at Milton says the weekend of June 29 and 30, the unknown suspect broke into IV Coffee Co.'s trailer on Red Barn Road in Buffalo Township and took $300. The coffee shop made a post Monday on their Facebook page, asking the public for help with leads for the burglary incident. "Over the weekend our Mifflinburg location that holds our trailer was broken into. Hundreds of dollars taken. We have already gone through the appropriate avenue to report it and they have advised that I make a post asking for help from my followers.If you happen to have any leads or heard any talk of someone bragging about this, please contact me (Kari) or Trooper Hill with the Pennsylvania State Police," the post read. "And just a gentle reminder that every single little dollar makes an impact for small businesses like mine that pay for our electric bill, little league for my boy and so much more." Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information should contact PSP Milton at 570-524-2662.
Man charged in high speed chase through Clinton, Union counties
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A man from New York is awaiting a date with a Clinton County judge for allegedly leading state police on a high speed chase last week that seriously injured his passenger. Amaury Madera, 42, of the Bronx, wouldn't pull his car over June 26 on...
Police identify victims of Friday’s central Pa. fiery four-vehicle accident
TURBOTVILLE — Men from Lewistown and Williamsport have been identified by state police as the victims of a fiery four-vehicle accident in Montour County on June 28. Pronounced dead at the scene were Homer S. Rice, 55, of Lewistown, and Robert W. Sholder Jr., 39, of Williamsport, two of the drivers.
Recent election text scam prompts county warning to residents
Williamsport, Pa. — Don't be duped by false claims or scams, and don't be a victim to mis- or disinformation. This is the message from the Lycoming County Board of Elections on Tuesday. "Between now and the November election, Lycoming County residents should be extremely cautious of election-related phone calls, texts, and emails that may actually be fraud or phishing attempts," a news release warned. The warning should not be...
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