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Borough sues former solicitor

Civil case involves the Electric Trust Fund, which lost millions over the years from mismanagement, borough officials allege.

Middletown is suing its former solicitor over actions related to the borough’s Electric Stabilization Trust Fund, a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by Met-Ed in 1999 to settle a legal dispute over electric rates the borough was paying to the utility.

The borough filed a writ of summons in Dauphin County Court on April 4 against former solicitor SkarlatosZonarich and attorneys John Zonarich and Anna Marie Sossong.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:54

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Constable charged for firing gun at home

A Middletown constable was charged with recklessly endangering another person after he allegedly fired a gun while threatening to kill himself at his Grant Street residence.

Kevin Kelley, 40, of Middletown, voluntarily committed himself to a mental institution after the incident on Tuesday, April 2, said Fran Chardo, Dauphin County’s first assistant District Attorney . . .

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:52

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Senate discussing liquor privatization plan

Last month, the Pennsylvania House passed its liquor privatization bill, 105-90. Today, the Senate will look into the privatization plan. Follow along on our Storify as the controversial issue is tackled.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 15:18

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Police seek man who allegedly assaulted woman in Lower Swatara

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Lower Swatara Twp. police are currently looking for a man wanted for attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other charges.

Jason A. Strite, 37, of Harrisburg, is described as a white male, 5’ 8” and about 230 to 250 pounds. He drives a blue, full-size pickup truck, according to police.

The charges, including simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief, stem from an incident in Lower Swatara on Sunday, April 21.

Strite was in his truck with a woman when an argument ensued, and she “felt concerned for her safety and exited the truck,” said Robert Appleby, a detective for the Lower Swatara police.

Strite allegedly followed the victim, kicked and struck her, and tried to run over her twice with his truck, “but she was able to get away,’’ Appleby said.

The victim suffered serious internal injuries, and was admitted to the intensive-care unit of a local hospital, Appleby said.

Police filed the charges against Strite before District Judge Michael Smith on Monday, April 22.

Strite is still at large, and known to frequent the East and West shores. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact their local police department or Appleby at 717-939-0463. StriteTruckStrite's truck

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 21:17

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Bomb scare forces evacuation at Penn State Harrisburg

Police did not discover any explosives at Penn State Harrisburg after receiving an anonymous note promising that a bomb would go off in the Olmsted Building on campus at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, university spokeswoman Yvonne Harhigh has confirmed.
 
 
The building, a major campus hub, was evacuated when the note was received, and was searched for suspicious items, Harhigh said. When nothing was discovered and it was determined that there was no danger, the building was reopened, she said.
 
 
A note on the door of the building said classes and activities are not cancelled, but “all persons have the option to leave the building or not to enter, if they so desire.”

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 14:48

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