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AG seeks contempt finding against Shkreli over pharmaceutical industry ban

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined the Federal Trade Commission and six other states in asking a federal judge to hold former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli in contempt for allegedly violating a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry. The coalition filed a motion Tuesday alleging Shkreli repeatedly violated a 2022 court order by trading pharmaceutical company stocks and publicly commenting on the business operations and management of drug manufacturers. The filing alleges Shkreli has traded stocks in at least 60 pharmaceutical ...

Eight waive hearings in Penn State cocaine trafficking case

HARRISBURG — Eight defendants charged with misdemeanors in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking operation involving Penn State University students and two fraternities have waived their preliminary hearings, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Wednesday. The eight are among 14 people charged in connection with the alleged distribution of cocaine in State College during 2023 and 2024. Six other defendants face felony charges, and their cases remain pending. The defendants who waived their preliminary hearings are Liam Smith, Michael Brogno, Kaden Howe, Connor Hurleigh, ...

Police reports

Police investigate property damage MOUNT UNION — Pennsylvania State Police at Huntingdon are investigating a criminal mischief incident reported Oct. 9 at 105 Hartman Village. Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at approximately 6:01 a.m. and determined that a domestic dispute had occurred. A windowpane valued at $200 was damaged during the incident, according to police.

Things to do: Family fun, fall festivals highlight weekend events

MIFFLINTOWN — From hayrides and games to fall festivals and outdoor adventures, the Juniata River Valley has plenty to offer this weekend as autumn settles into the region. Families can kick off the weekend festivities Saturday at Cedar Spring Community Park in Mifflintown, where a ...

State police begin enforcement of skill games ban

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police have begun enforcing the state's ban on unauthorized skill games, with six distributors agreeing to remove machines from businesses following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified the devices as illegal slot machines. The enforcement effort began Wednesday, Oct. 14, following the expiration of a deadline for businesses to remove unauthorized machines from their premises. State police announced agreements with six skill games operators and distributors that have committed to complying with state law. Agreements with several additional ...