Police reports
Vehicle strikes deer on Ferguson Valley Road WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Chambersburg woman’s vehicle sustained disabling damage after striking a deer on Ferguson Valley Road Nov. 1, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Kendra D. Zook, 33, was driving a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross south near 4255 Ferguson Valley Road at about 9 p.m. when a deer entered the roadway. Zook was wearing a seat belt and was not transported for medical treatment, police said. She was not cited.
Veterans appreciation luncheon set for Friday
STATE COLLEGE — A veterans appreciation luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the State College YMCA, 677 Whitehall Road. The free event will recognize Centre County veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Veterans and their guests will receive a complimentary lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse. Samantha Cossman, regional program outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will serve as guest speaker. Representatives from the Veterans Multi-Service Center and United Disabilities Services will be available to provide ...
Mifflin County adds seven measles cases
LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County added seven measles cases as Pennsylvania’s outbreak reached 1,433 cases, according to the state Department of Health’s latest dashboard update. Mifflin County reached 205 confirmed cases Monday, Nov. 2, up from 198 on Oct. 28. The county accounted for one-fifth of the 35 cases added statewide during that period and continues to rank second behind Lancaster County. Lancaster County reached 496 cases, up nine since Oct. 28. Centre County remained at 41 cases, Juniata County at 12 and Huntingdon County at eight. Pennsylvania’s statewide total increased ...
Supervisors decline PennDOT sidewalk project request
LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisors declined a request from PennDOT seeking to move forward with a sidewalk project. According to Roadmaster Justin Allen, PennDOT stated in an email that it is necessary to install a section of sidewalk on Jacks Creek Bridge at the intersection of Route ...