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Fentanyl trafficking arrest LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Police Department stopped a vehicle on Route 322 in Derry Township at 7:26 p.m. on May 28, after observing traffic and equipment violations, including crossing fog lines and visible front-end damage, according to a release issued on Thursday. Inside were Bobbi L. Desousa, 52, of Warriors Mark, Pa., and Tykeem R. Jenkins, 28, of Philadelphia. Officers smelled marijuana, and Jenkins handed over a bag, the report said; a later search uncovered drug paraphernalia and 78 bags of Fentanyl. Desousa admitted she was paid to transport ...

From rally to results, Academy shows strength on NOCTI exams

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LEWISTOWN — Strong results and a supportive school culture defined this year’s National Occupational Competency Testing Institute testing season at the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown, as students demonstrated both academic knowledge and real-world ...

Police seek input from victims of violence

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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Police Department is seeking participants for a series of confidential interviews aimed at improving services and support for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. According to the department, interviews will be conducted with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking. Participants will be asked to share their experiences interacting with police, advocates, medical professionals and the court system, as well as any barriers they faced when seeking ...

Judge sends Muncy Township supervisor to prison for contempt

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From the Williamsport Sun Gazette With that one-word, softly-delivered answer to Linhardt’s final question in court Thursday — whether Lauchle would sign a lot consolidation plan for a Bass Pro Shops, approved by the previous board of supervisors, Linhardt then issued a sentence of six months incarceration and added 30 days upon her release Lauchle must pay $7,000, or the $500-per-day fine, which accrued as she remained in contempt of court. Lauchle wept as she was swiftly placed in handcuffs inside the packed court room and then escorted to the waiting vehicle at the rear of the ...

Researchers put a number on how much debt US can carry

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The United States has about 20 years to change course on its national debt before it reaches the estimated limits of its debt capacity, according to new research from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Researchers estimate the outer limit of U.S. debt capacity at about 210% of gross domestic product. At that point, even a 100% tax on labor income would not generate enough revenue to cover interest costs, making the debt impossible to stabilize through labor-tax increases alone. Waiting until that threshold is reached would carry a steep cost. According to the model, stabilizing the debt at ...