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PFBC, partners announce ‘Operation Dry Water’ HARRISBURG — Boaters across Pennsylvania have been given a ‘heads up’ about the consequences they might face if they choose to go boating while intoxicated this Fourth of July weekend. In Philadelphia on June 26, the Fish and Boat Commission announced “Operation Dry Water” from July 3 through July 5, where officers statewide will be out in force to look for drunk boaters and other Boating Under the Influence violations. BUI is the same as DUI in Pennsylvania, and it is illegal to operate any watercraft, powered or ...

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Driver charged after alleged DUI crash into hotel McVeytown — A 60-year-old McVeytown woman is facing charges after allegedly crashing into the Wayne Hotel while performing donuts in the parking lot Thursday evening. According to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown, Laurie A. Atherton was operating a 2005 Toyota Tacoma at about 6:43 p.m. June 25 when she lost control while driving in the parking lot of the Wayne Hotel along U.S. 522 in Wayne Township, striking the building before fleeing the scene. Police later made contact with Atherton and conducted field sobriety tests, ...

Valley REC golf outing raises $90K for six local families

From staff reports HUNTINGDON — Valley Rural Electric Cooperative’s annual Benefit Golf Outing raised approximately $90,000 to help six area families facing serious medical conditions. The fundraiser, held June 25 at Huntingdon Country Club, featured 52 teams competing in a best-ball scramble along with a silent auction and raffles. Valley REC employees closed the cooperative’s four offices for the day to organize and staff the event. “We hope this tournament is a bright day in the journey of these families who have faced so many challenges,” Valley REC President and CEO ...