Category Archives: Local News

TWO WOMEN CHARGED WITH THEFT AT CLARION WALMART
Two women are facing retail theft charges after allegedly skipping scans on $371 worth of groceries during three visits to the Clarion Walmart self-checkout. Syncere Womack-Newman, 21, and Raquita Wil...
John Smathers Apr 15, 2025

YORK COUNTY MAN THE FIRST TO BE CHARGED UNDER NEW PA LAW
A 22-year-old, York County man, Luke A. Teipel, has the distinction of being the first to be charged under a new Pennsylvania law banning AI-generated child sexual abuse material. He faces 33 felony c...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 15, 2025

PUNXSY ROTARY AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN $30K
The Punxsy Rotary Auction raised more $30,000 during Saturday's event at Krise Transportation, thanks to generous donors, merchants, and bidders. The fundraiser ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with help ...
John Smathers Apr 14, 2025

FORMER SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CONVICTED ON SEX ASSAULT CHARGES
A New Bethlehem man, and former sheriff's deputy, Corey James Botelho has been convicted of multiple felony sex assault charges, including child rape, after a jury trial in Armstrong County. The abuse...
John Smathers Apr 14, 2025

MAN ARRESTED FOR SETTING FIRE TO GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
A man is facing charges after breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion during Passover, setting a fire that forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family, and guests to evacuate. No injuries were repo...
John Smathers Apr 14, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS OFFERED FREE ACCESS TO DIRECT FILE
Pennsylvania is one of several states offering residents access to the IRS's free tax filing system, Direct File. This online tool helps users file directly with the IRS, saving time and money by elim...
John Smathers Apr 14, 2025

FOR NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH NEW RESEARCH LINKS STRESS TO CHRONIC PAIN
April is National Stress Awareness Month. New research links stress to chronic pain. Dr. Sean Pastuch, CEO of Active Life, emphasizes the importance of addressing chronic pain through biological, psyc...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 09, 2025

PENNDOT CLOSING ROUTE 422 EAST OFFRAMP TO 286/OAKLAND AVE THIS WEEKEND
PennDOT is closing the Route 422 East offramp to Route 286/Oakland Avenue this weekend from April 11th to 14th due to construction, and you should use the detour using Route 422 East to Exit B going t...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 09, 2025

LAST MONTH'S FATAL CRASH DISCUSSED AT INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Last month's fatal crash at the intersection of 9th and Philadelphia Streets was discussed at Monday night's Indiana Borough Council Meeting. Both John and Loretta Reeger were killed from injuries suf...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 09, 2025

STATE POLICE ASKING PUBLIC'S HELP TO LOCATE TEENAGE SISTERS
State Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating two teenage sisters who are believed to have voluntarily left their Perry Township home. According to Trooper Stephanie J. Lindenmuth of...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 09, 2025