Reports have abounded of skunk takeovers of suburban and urban areas throughout the country from as far west as Los Angeles to the eastern reaches of Martha’s Vineyard, from neighbors to the north in British Columbia, Canada, to states in north More...

A Wood man charged with rape waived his preliminary hearing in Huntingdon County Central Court Tuesday.  John Barton, 38, 126 Pine St., is alleged to have sexually assaulted a female on numerous occasions between April 2010 and April 2013. More...

A Mill Creek man enter a guilty plea on charges of having inappropriate sexual contact with minors instead of facing a non-jury trial in the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas Monday.  More...

75 Years Ago  Gov. Arthur H. James has announced appointment of a number of statewide persons to membership on the Pennsylvania Interstate Cooperative Commission.  More...

Congressman Bill Shuster recently announced several staff changes in his Washington office.  Among them, Huntingdon County native and Juniata Valley High School graduate Jamie Boone-Biondi has been promoted to deputy chief of staff.  In add More...

The law firm of Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Honorable Timothy Searer has joined the firm as of counsel.  Searer served as president judge for the Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas from 1994-2013.  More...

July 7, 2014  Casey L. Wible and Michelle L. Wible, grantors, to 4 Family Rentals LLC, property in Alexandria Borough, $68,000.  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and Phelan Hallinan LLP, grantors, to Andrew S. More...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball’s national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.  More...

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — When Tom Watson remembers his favorite shots from the British Open — and, given he’s a five-time champion, there are plenty — one stands above all the others.  That 2-iron on the 72nd hole at Birkd More...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA’s best coach is bringing in one of Europe’s very best to add to his staff.  The San Antonio Spurs have hired Ettore Messina to be an assistant under Gregg Popovich, the defending champions announced on More...

Dear Annie: My wife and I are a little concerned about our 30-year-old daughter, “Amber.” Every day, she spends an hour brushing her teeth and five full minutes washing her hands and then rechecks the same things about five times.  More...

Dear Heloise: Can you please reprint your HELOISE PEANUT BRITTLE recipe? I haven’t made it in years, and I cannot find the recipe! — Ellen S. in Indiana  This recipe is so easy and quick, because you make it in the microwave. More...