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MARRIAGE LICENSES — Ashley Marie Faye Goad to Alexander Thayer Lomartire on Aug. 7. — McKayla Cheri Bennett to Matthew Henry Allen Jones on Aug. 8. — Troyanna Leigh Egan to Samuel Benjamin Weber on Aug. 8. — Tiffany J. Bowmaster to Ski Allen Stringfellow on Aug. 11. — Melissa Leighann Markel to Joshua Jedidiah Spencer on Aug. 11. — Billy N. Brock to April Marie Tennis on Aug. 12. — John J. Lullo Jr. to Hannah Rhae Pedokus on Aug. 12. — Joseph A. VanGorder, Jr. to Angela M. Spangerl on Aug. 12. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — ...

Ex-Susque-View official gets probation, fined $10K in kickback scheme

WILLIAMSPORT — The former workers’ compensation director at a Clinton County nursing home has been placed on two years’ probation and fined $10,000 for conspiring to steal more than $500,000 through a kickback scheme that involved a physician. Paul D. Polen, 72, of Lock Haven, also must forfeit $628,450, be on home confinement for six months, and participate in a mental health treatment program. U.S. Middle District Judge Mathew W. Brann imposed that sentence Thursday, choosing to vary downward from the guideline of 30 to 37 months in prison. Polen had pleaded guilty in ...

Snow Shoe man dies after being struck by vehicle

SNOW SHOE — Chief Deputy Coroner John D. Kubalak has confirmed the death of Thomas Edward Hipple, 73, of Snow Shoe, following a pedestrian accident Monday morning. The incident remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police. The Centre County Coroner’s Office is working closely with PSP and emergency responders, according to a press release. Snow Shoe Ambulance Station 29, Snow Shoe Fire Company and Pine Glen Fire Company all assisted at the scene of the accident, which was unspecified. An autopsy was scheduled earlier in the week and a public visitation will be held ...

Police news – August 15

Accident leads to citation HOWARD — Ethan Baker, 35, of Lock Haven, was cited after his 2005 Hyundai Elantra struck the rear of another vehicle on July 30 while attempting to pass it as it was turning, according to state police at Rockview. The crash caused disabling damage to Baker’s car. A passenger in the other vehicle sustained a bruise but declined medical treatment. Baker was charged with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway, police said. Harassment NITTANY — Alexander James, 19, of Howard, was cited for allegedly harassing an 18-year-old Bellefonte ...

Stand off leads to arrest in Milesburg

MILESBURG — After an extensive stand off involving a heavy police presence in Milesburg Borough, one man was arrested and charged after allegedly aiming a pistol at a woman’s head on Tuesday evening. According to court documents, Joshua L. Resides, 41, of Boggs Township, pointed a weapon at her at about 2 p.m. Tuesday as she gathered her property from a home in the 200 block of Sparrow Drive. Documents allege that the victim told state police at Rockview, after he aimed the pistol at her, Resides said “I have the right to shoot you” and referenced trespassing. After lowering ...

PennDOT, PSP announce speed enforcement in highway work zones

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Highway Safety Network (HSN) announced this week the implementation of Operation Yellow Jacket in highway work zones in PennDOT’s District 2. Operation Yellow Jacket is a joint initiative between PennDOT and PSP to increase safety within work zones for highway workers and the motoring public. During the operation, troopers sit in PennDOT vehicles wearing PennDOT-issued hard hats and vests, and conduct traffic enforcement for those speeding, tailgating or driving distracted. If a ...