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Pa. woman claims evidence was insufficient to convict her of fatally poisoning husband
LEWISBURG — The Union County woman serving a life sentence for fatally poisoning her husband in 2018 after depleting his savings contends there was insufficient evidence to find her guilty on all charges including first-degree murder. Myrle E. Miller, 79, formerly Winfield, states that in a concise statement of...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 6:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Union and Northumberland counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 6:16 p.m., Doppler radar...
Update: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail and damaging winds in Snyder and Union counties Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:21 p.m. valid until 6:45 p.m. for Snyder and Union counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 6:21 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Police Blotter
UNION TOWNSHIP — Felix Cora Jr., 43, of Tower Road, Mifflinburg, has been charged with driving under the influence (two counts), exceeding 55 mph, failing to use a safety belt and driving while license is revoked as the result of a traffic stop at 2:41 p.m. June 17 at Routes 15 and 147, in Union County.
Motorcycle crashes after passing horse and buggy in Union County
UNION COUNTY, Pa. — A man is hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on July 4 in Union County near Mifflinburg, according to a state police press release. At 11:21 am, the man was traveling east on Route 192 on a motorcycle with no helmet. He crossed a bridge at high speed past a slow-moving horse and buggy, the press release said.
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...
SWAT Standoff Ends In Arrest Of 79-Year-Old Clark Man, Police Say
At 12:31 a.m., officers responded to 9 Stanton St. on a report of shots fired, Clark police said in a release. An investigation revealed Kenneth Kutyla had barricaded himself with a weapon inside, police said. Union County Special Weapons and Tactics responded to the scene, followed by Union County SWAT,...
Union County library events for July
Union County, Pa. — The Union County Library System, which includes the Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg, and West End Library in Laurelton, is hosting the following events in July. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or registering online. For additional information, visit the UCLS website. The Public...
Veterans honored at Union County parade
Lewisburg, Pa. — Military veterans and service members, from World War II to those currently serving, were greeted by crowds of people lining the streets of Lewisburg for the annual veterans parade on Saturday. The Union County Veterans Fourth of July Parade kicked off at Eighth and Market streets at 10 a.m. to throngs of people crowding the sidewalks along the route. Marching bands, fire trucks, and military veterans spanning World War II to the present made their way along the route that ended near...
Tornado Watch issued for Central PA until 8 PM Saturday
June 29, 2024 — The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of central Pennsylvania until 8 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024. Strong/severe thunderstorms are expected across our area late Saturday afternoon and evening. In addition to an isolated tornado, strong damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain are possible.
PA Engine Company, celebrating 150 years, to be Grand Marshal in 4th of July Parade
The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa. Jun. 26—LEWISBURG — The William Cameron Engine Company kicks off its 150th anniversary this weekend by being the grand marshals of the 2024 Union County Veterans’ 4th of July Celebration parade on Saturday. The William Cameron Engine Company, established in 1874 will...
Fourth of July celebration in Union County
A concert and fireworks show started at 7 p.m. at the Wolfe Field in Lewisburg. Saturday is the big parade which goes through downtown. Officials expect to have a flyover from a plane that was built in the 50s all the way from the Air Heritage Aviation Museum in Beaver County.
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