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UPMC Lock Haven ER briefly closed following Tuesday night electrical fire

LOCK HAVEN — An electrical failure in a utility room at UPMC Lock Haven’s Outpatient Emergency Room led to the temporary closure of the facility Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, according to fire department officials. Lock Haven Fire Department Chief Tyler Wooding issued ...

Police news – May 27

Harassing calls, messages MILESBURG — A 57-year-old Bellefonte man contacted state police at Rockview on May 12 regarding harassing phone calls and text messages he was allegedly receiving from a known individual. According to police, the man requested assistance in getting the other person to stop contacting him. Neighbor dispute MILESBURG — State police at Rockview responded to Sparrow Drive in Boggs Township on May 11 to investigate a neighbor dispute. According to police, the incident involved a verbal argument between multiple parties. A 53-year-old Bellefonte woman was ...

City crews respond to structure fire near Salvation Army

LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire Saturday evening in the City of Lock Haven. At approximately 8:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the rear of The Salvation Army, 119 E. Church St., for a possible structure fire. Upon ...

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Steven Gordon Obitz, of Altoona, charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, withdrawn, and public drunkenness/similar misconduct, moved to non-traffic citation. — Jessica Lyn Oaks, of Lock Haven, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and operating/permit operation of unsafe equipment, waived for court. — Dwayne Edward Campbell, of Lancaster, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, disregard traffic lane-single, careless driving and ...

Police: Upcoming DUI checkpoint in Centre County

BELLEFONTE — State police at Rockview announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in Centre County in the coming weeks. Motorists that encounter the checkpoint will be stopped briefly, police said. Police said drivers may be detained for further investigation if there is indication they have consumed alcohol or controlled substances or committed any other violation of the law. While the checkpoint’s primary purpose is to identify impaired drivers, police said all traffic laws will be enforced.

Clinton County Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGES — Eric James Budd to Sarah Christine Smeltz on May 13. — Mathew C. Ajamian to Kaitlyn M. Miller on May 14. — Dayton J. Johnston to Alexis Lynn McNitt on May 14. — Luke Allen Barry to Megan Elizabeth Shaw on May 18. — Lloyd Burger to Mary J. Rosser on May 18. — Alex Bryson Honetor to Hope Owen Oishi on May 19. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Duane W. Conklin to Amos K. Lapp for $65,000, property in Flemington. — Bryan Ong Sarno to RS Rentals, LLC for $120,000, property in Avis. — Federal National Mortgage Association ...