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Sentencings from Clinton County

LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy of The Express that this information will not be withheld from publication. — Lynnea McKenzie Kirk, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, fined $300, shall attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safety School and placed on probation for six months. — Francis Thaddeu Sefchick, charged with harassment, fined $300. — Lilly Ann Dugan, charged with violating probation, resentenced to probation for two years. — Brandon Lee Sherman, charged with home improvement ...

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Callie Marie Condo, of Mill Hall, charged with disorderly conduct-unreasonable noise, waived for court. — Dale Michael Stafford, Jr., of Lock Haven, charged with retail theft-take merchandise and receiving stolen property, waived for court. — Wynne Amy McCarty, of Lykens, charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps/assistance, waived for court. — Blake Michael Dickey, of Lock Haven, charged with simple assault, harassment-subject other to physical contact, disorderly ...

More information revealed in $1M theft from Nittany Learning Services

BELLEFONTE — More information has been released regarding a $1 million theft from a Centre County-based educational provider. According to information filed in an affidavit of probable cause from Spring Township Police Department, Carri Roan, 46, of Bellefonte, is accused of stealing roughly $1 million from Nittany Learning Services, 300 S. Harrison Road. NLS is a multi-county organization which provides alternative education services for a variety of local schools, including the Keystone Central School District. This summer, the district’s board of directors approved a ...

Bellefonte woman accused of $1M theft over multiple years

BELLEFONTE — Spring Township Police Department charged a Bellefonte woman with felony counts of theft, receiving stolen property, forgery and criminal use of a communication facility on Nov. 12 following an investigation into missing funds at a local business. According to a release from ...

Police investigating ‘sound of explosion’ at University Park building

STATE COLLEGE — Police, fire officials and engineers are investigating an incident reported around 1:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building on Penn State’s University Park campus, according to the university. No injuries were reported, and Penn State said there is no ongoing threat to campus. University officials advised people to avoid the area around the building, located at 137 Fischer Road near the intersection with Allen Road. Dispatch reports indicated witnesses heard a loud boom, and pictures circulating online showed a substantial crack in an ...

First snowfall of season creates treacherous conditions on some area roadways

AMBER MORRIS/FOR THE EXPRESS Treacherous conditions and untreated roads did not mix well for those traveling state routes in the Loganton area on Tuesday morning. In this photo vehicles can be seen in ditches and on the side of the road after attempting to maneuver the big hill near Logan ...