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Inmate Caught With Suboxone At Cumberland County Prison, Police Say Inmate Caught With Suboxone At Cumberland County Prison, Police Say
Inmate Caught With Suboxone At Cumberland County Prison, Police Say An inmate at Cumberland County Prison faces new charges after officers discovered him with suboxone, authorities said. Tone Hancock, 36, was charged with contraband into a correctional facility and possession of a controlled substance, the Middlesex Township Police Department said. Officers were notified on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, about an inmate who had a drug at Cumberland County Prison. Authorities tested the substance and confirmed it was suboxone. Hancock remains incarcerated at the prison, now facing additional charges stemming from the incident. Further details on the case…

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Camp Hill Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register, Police Say Camp Hill Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register, Police Say
Camp Hill Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register, Police Say A Camp Hill man was accused of failing to register as a sex offender, authorities said. Demetrius Fallings Jr., 32, was charged with failure to comply with registration requirements, the East Pennsboro Township Police Department said. Officers responded to the 100 block of Richland Lane in Camp Hill at around 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. State police requested a follow-up to locate Fallings. Investigators confirmed Fallings had violated Megan's Law registration requirements. Fallings first registered as a sex offender on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, after he was con…

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PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors
PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors A Jeannette mother and daughter were accused of a scheme to steal a multimillion-dollar inheritance from a relative’s estate, authorities said. Lisa Valesky, 51, and Angela Valesky, 26, were charged with theft and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 9. A county detective was contacted by an attorney regarding the disbursement of funds from the estate of a woman who was a former president of Greensburg Beverage Distributor. She died in 2017, leaving significant assets to her heirs but …

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News
2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools 2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools
2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools Early filers, get ready. The 2025 tax season is here! The IRS will start accepting and processing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, the agency said in a news release. IRS Free File also became available on Friday, Jan. 10 to taxpayers who qualify through private-sector partners. With more than 140 million tax returns expected, the IRS urged taxpayers to take advantage of updated online resources and consider using trusted tax preparers to avoid scams. "This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their …

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Business
Cheddar Concerns: Cheeses Sold In MA Recalled Due To Listeria Risk, FDA Says Cheddar Concerns: Cheeses Sold In MA Recalled Due To Listeria Risk, FDA Says
Cheddar Concerns: Cheeses Sold In MA Recalled Due To Listeria Risk, FDA Says A New Jersey cheese distributor is recalling two cheddar products sold in Massachusetts due to possible listeria contamination, officials said. Abbey Specialty Foods issued the recall for 5.2-ounce blocks of its Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheeses, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recalled cheeses have sell-by dates of Monday, June 2. The Fairfield Township, Essex County, company said its supplier Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese reported a potential listeria contamination. There have been no reported illnesse…

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Business
New Lobster Roll Restaurant In Allentown To Serve Maine Delicacy At First PA Location New Lobster Roll Restaurant In Allentown To Serve Maine Delicacy At First PA Location
New Lobster Roll Restaurant In Allentown To Serve Maine Delicacy At First PA Location A taste of the New England coast will arrive in the Lehigh Valley when a lobster restaurant opens its first Pennsylvania location. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will have a grand opening for its Allentown location at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the company said in a news release. The restaurant will be at 2845 Center Valley Parkway in Promenade Saucon Valley. Customers at Mason's can order sustainably sourced lobster on either Connecticut-style rolls with warm butter or Maine-style rolls, which are chilled with mayonnaise. The menu also has other dishes highlighting shrimp …

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Sports
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million after he was accused of not disclosing payment agreements related to sexual misconduct with two women, officials said. McMahon, WWE's former executive chairman and CEO, reached the agreement related to charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The SEC said McMahon concealed the "hush money" payments, creating discrepancies in WWE's financial reports. McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse $1,330…

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Business
Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture
Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture Three giant media companies have abandoned their plans to launch Venu Sports, a service that aimed to drastically shake up the streaming industry by bundling many sports channels together, officials said. Venu Sports has officially been discontinued, ESPN said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The massive venture was a partnership between the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies released a brief statement announcing the end of Venu Sports. "After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the Venu Sports joint ven…

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Sports
Backup QB From Westfield Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win Backup QB From Westfield Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win
Backup QB From Westfield Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win With Notre Dame down 10-0, needing something on the scoreboard before halftime, Irish eyes turned their national title hopes to their backup quarterback from Westfield. Steve Angeli, a Bergen Catholic High School graduate, was unexpectedly called into action on the final first-half drive of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 9. Starting QB Riley Leonard entered the concussion protocol after taking a big hit from a Penn State defender with about 1:30 left in the second quarter. Angeli was put in a tough spot in the College Football Playoff semifinal w…

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Politics
DOJ: Hazleton Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims DOJ: Hazleton Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims
DOJ: Hazleton Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims The federal government is suing Hazleton, accusing the city of discriminating against Hispanic voters with its at-large system for electing city council members, authorities said. The Department of Justice announced the lawsuit against the City of Hazleton in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The USDOJ claims Hazleton’s at-large voting system undermines the political influence of the city's growing Hispanic population, which comprises more than 40 percent of Hazleton voters. Despite this s…

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