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PennDOT centers to close for holiday

YEAGERTOWN — All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday, Oct. 10-12, in observance of the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. Customers can continue to access driver and vehicle services online throughout the closure. Available services include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; address changes; duplicate licenses and photo IDs; restoration letters and fees; REAL ID pre-verification; driver history services; and driver exam scheduling. PennDOT said online services are available 24 hours a day, seven ...

Friday pleads guilty to trafficking minors, sex assault

BELLEFONTE — A man pleaded guilty Monday in Centre County Court to five felony charges involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of two juveniles. Samuel C. Friday pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking of minors, two counts of production of child sexual abuse material and one count of sexual assault, according to the Centre County District Attorney’s Office. Under a negotiated plea agreement, Friday and prosecutors agreed to an aggregate sentence of 30 to 60 years in state prison. The sentence remains subject to approval and imposition by the court. Friday has ...

Dining with Diabetes series discounted for Diabetes Awareness Month

UNIVERSITY PARK — Adults with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes can benefit from a 50% discount on select Penn State Extension webinars and workshops during Diabetes Awareness Month in November. For many people with Type 2 diabetes, making positive changes in areas such as eating habits, physical activity and adherence to medication can help improve their diabetes status. However, making these lifestyle changes can be a challenge. “Dining with Diabetes” is a collection of in-person workshops and webinars for adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families. These ...

Police reports

Pigs on loose lead to disorderly conduct citation THOMPSONTOWN — A Thompsontown man was cited after state police responded to a report of pigs loose on a neighboring property Sunday. Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown said troopers responded to Route 235 in Delaware Township at 6:13 p.m. Oct. 5 for a report of pigs on a neighboring property. Police said the issue had become a recurring problem at the residence. The owner of the pigs, Joshauh Eckerd, 35, of Thompsontown, was cited for disorderly conduct.

McVeytown

Sarah Esh Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will not be having Community Meals until further notice. The church is having water issues. When we resolve this issue, I will post a notice in my column about when it will be resumed. In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of Brethren on Sunday, October 04, 2026, a friendly welcome to each of you to our worship service today! May the Lord open your hearts and minds today and every day. Worship leader Pastor Connie Maclay welcomed everyone. The announcements were asked for. Jill Miller played the Prelude, “Under His Wings”. The joys ...

Big Valley Rural

Sadie Peachey Greetings to all and happy birthday today to Josiah H. Peachey and to Mrs. Samuel Nancy Peachey. Annie, wife of Josiah H. Peachey, could go home from the hospital on the 22nd after being there several days, having surgery to replace a hip ball, cementing it. She has osteoporosis of the bones. Not sure if I put their address in last week or not. 864 West Back Mountain Rd, Belleville, PA 17004. I didn't hear how Sally C. Peachey is doing after her hospital stay due to a stroke. It's cloudy and drizzling this morning. Time to read out the garden and put it to sleep. The ...