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Milesburg motorcycle accident claims Snow Shoe man’s life

MILESBURG — Aiden Lee ChunJian Andrews, 21, of Snow Shoe, died Friday, Oct. 3, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash during the morning rush hour in Milesburg. According to state police at Rockview, the crash occurred at 7:15 a.m. on the 300 block of Turnpike Street when Andrews’ 2025 Suzuki GSXR struck the rear of a 2021 Ford Ecosport driven by a 51-year-old Bellefonte man. Police said Andrews had been traveling at a high rate of speed. According to the crash report, he was wearing a helmet but suffered suspected serious injuries to his torso. Bellefonte EMS ...

Police News – Oct. 10

DUI crash AVIS — Jeremy D. Miller, 46, of Blanchard, was arrested on foot after a DUI-related hit-and-run on Greico Drive in Pine Creek Township, at 4:04 p.m. Aug. 25, according to state police at Lamar. An 18-year-old driver in a 2017 Lincoln MKC, who police said was legally stopped in the eastbound lane of Woodward Avenue waiting for another driver to make a turn, was rear-ended by Miller, causing minor damage to both vehicles. The Lincoln’s operator pulled off to the side of the road to exchange information, but Miller allegedly drove away from the scene, parked the vehicle ...

Historic Woodward Inn destroyed by fire

WOODWARD — An early morning blaze on Oct. 5 has left the historic Woodward Inn in Haines Township in ruins. The Sunday morning blaze at 105 Mountain Ave. (Route 45) was first spotted around 2:30 a.m. by a neighboring resident who quickly made the 911 call to summon emergency help. The ...

County man pleads guilty to receipt of child porn

WILLIAMSPORT — A Clinton County man, a federal prosecutor says, who turned to child pornography after breaking up with his girlfriend, is facing at least five years in prison, but more likely double that. Michael Adam Meyer, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. Middle District Court to a charge of receipt of child pornography. The charge carries a five-year mandatory minimum prison sentence, but the prosecuting and defense attorneys said a term in the 10-year range is more likely. Found in a Jan. 6, 2025, search of Meyer’s residence in Loganton were 1,550 images and 1,582 videos ...

Police News – Oct. 8

Accidental shooting LAMAR — An accidental shooting resulted in non-life threatening injuries along Washington Avenue in Porter Township on Sept. 11, state police at Lamar said. According to police, troopers were called to the area at 3:49 a.m. for an accidental shooting. The subject, whose information was not listed, was transported by EMS to UPMC Williamsport in stable condition for injuries to both of her legs, police said. Harassment RENOVO — Two Renovo residents were cited for harassment following an incident in the 200 block of Fourth Street, Renovo Borough, on Sept. ...

Police news – Oct. 6

Multiple retail thefts pending MILL HALL — Charges of retail theft are pending for two incidents that occurred at Walmart along Hogan Boulevard, Bald Eagle Township, on Sept. 11, state police at Lamar said. The first incident was reported at 8:42 a.m., when a 37-year-old Lock Haven woman was accused of trying to steal $266.36 in general merchandise, police said. The second incident occurred later in the day when a 37-year-old was accused of trying to steal $1,667.49 worth of merchandise, police said. PFA violation FLEMINGTON — Charges of harassment were filed against a ...