Granddaughter Goes On Cruise With Money Stolen From PA Grandma: Affidavit Granddaughter Goes On Cruise With Money Stolen From PA Grandma: Affidavit Granddaughter Goes On Cruise With Money Stolen From PA Grandma: Affidavit
Granddaughter Goes On Cruise With Money Stolen From PA Grandma: Affidavit A woman stole more than $82,000 from the sale of her grandmother’s Pennsylvania home and spent some of it on a cruise and a new home, investigators said. Jacquelyn Sams, 58, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, was arraigned on felony theft and forgery charges on Monday, Oct. 26, according to court documents Daily Voice obtained on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Sams was designated as an agent through a power of attorney and received two checks during the April 2, 2025, settlement for her grandmother’s home on Emerald Street in Harrisburg, investigators said. She forged a signature and endorsed both checks for …

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Woman Struck By Vehicle Dies 8 Days Later, Lehigh County Coroner Says Woman Struck By Vehicle Dies 8 Days Later, Lehigh County Coroner Says Woman Struck By Vehicle Dies 8 Days Later, Lehigh County Coroner Says
Woman Struck By Vehicle Dies 8 Days Later, Lehigh County Coroner Says A woman died eight days after she was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Mary A. Pavlik, 81 of Lehighton, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Pavlik was a pedestrian when she was struck at the intersection of Iron and South Third streets in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County, at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, Buglio said. Her cause of death was complications of multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner was ruled an acci…
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Child Rescued After Falling Into Septic Pipe In Pennsylvania A young child was rescued after falling into a septic pipe in Penny on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, according to a dispatch and officials. Emergency crews responded to the 300 block of Snyder Avenue in West Goshen Township, Chester County where a 5:22 p.m. dispatch entry reported a conscious 3-year-old trapped in a septic pipe approximately 16 inches wide. Officials described the child as between 3 and 4 years old and said the child had fallen approximately one foot into the pipe. The County Rescue Task Force was dispatched, and township assistance was requested for a backhoe and pump truck, …
Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police
Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police A man took an officer’s TASER and tried to pull a service pistol from its holster during a struggle that injured two officers on a Pennsylvania trail, police announced Monday, Oct. 26. Dallas Whitt Anderson-James was taken into custody on the Montgomery County Cross County Trail near Barnes & Noble in Plymouth Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to township police. The encounter came hours after officers were called to the 2000 block of Chemical Road at approximately 4:54 p.m. for a report that Anderson-James was repeatedly contacting a woman despite a valid protection from abuse …
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Hospital Worker Struck In Face By PA Woman: Police A woman struck a health care worker in the face at a Pennsylvania hospital, police announced on Monday, Oct. 26. Tataityanna Mati Harris, 23, of Harrisburg was arrested following the assault at WellSpan Hospital, 169 Martin Avenue in Ephrata Borough, police said. Officers responded at 11:17 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, after the assault was reported. They interviewed the health care worker and reviewed hospital security footage, which showed Harris striking the worker in the face, according to the Ephrata Police Department. Harris was charged with one count of second-degree felony aggravated assa…

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PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Horse Flees After Minivan Hits Carriage, Sending It Into Pole In Pennsylvania: State Police A horse fled after a minivan rear-ended a horse-drawn carriage, sending it into a utility pole and leaving its 85-year-old operator injured on Monday, Oct. 12, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 27. Both vehicles were traveling east on White Oak Road in Strasburg Township when the crash happened in front of 2670 White Oak Road shortly after noon, according to PA State Police. Jeffrey J. Doll, 64, of Quarryville, was driving a black 2012 minivan when he struck the rear of the carriage, police said. The impact caused the horse to panic, pulling the carriage into a utility po…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…