🌱 How a Huntingdon nursing home assault case ended in prison time

Good day Huntingdon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Huntingdon nursing home assault case ended in prison time
• Which Huntingdon football standouts made the LHAC all-star lists?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Areas of fog this morning, with a high of 48 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and snow showers, temps: high: 48, low: 21.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntingdon man sentenced in sexual assault of nursing home resident (wtaj.com) — A Huntingdon resident has been sentenced to a state prison term after pleading guilty to institutional sexual assault involving a 96-year-old woman at Westminster Woods retirement community. The case began when staff alerted Huntingdon Borough police in March, and the court cited the victim’s age and the defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility in imposing the sentence and sex-offender registration requirements.
   

• BEA's Gardner, Bellefonte's Rarrick earn 2 first-team nods (lockhaven.com) — Several Huntingdon High football players earned Laurel Highlands all-conference recognition, appearing on first team, second team, and honorable mention lists alongside rivals from Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, and Penns Valley. The detailed rundown highlights where each local athlete was slotted on offense, defense, and special teams, underscoring Huntingdon’s presence in a competitive East division.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Story Games: A Tabletop Roleplaying Club
  Tyrone Snyder Public Library , 1000 Penna Ave , Tyrone
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Millfair Compost Center Closes
  Millcreek Township, PA Calendar
• Bitty Builders
  Tyrone Snyder Public Library , 1000 Penna Ave , Tyrone
  10:30 am
• HAPL Holiday Bash!
  Hughesville Public Library , 146 S 5th St , Hughesville
  6:00 pm
• Santa's Slay Ball
  Jaffa Shrine , 2200 Broad Ave , Altoona
  6:00 pm
• Vinyl Spin w/ Josh Ferko and Jerry Zolten
  Manny's Live Performance Space , 101 Hiester St , State College
  6:00 pm
• Horse Racing, Fridays, 6:30, Rec Hall
  Rec Hall , Recreation Hall , Burrowes Rd , University Park
  6:30 pm
• Chris Collins - The John Denver Tribute Christmas Concert
  Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
  7:30 pm
• December 19, 2025: Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA
  Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
  7:30 pm
• John Westford: an evening of magic & comedy @McGarvey's
  McGarvey's Bar and Grill , 623 N 4th Ave #25 , Altoona
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Pokemon Club
  Muncy Public Library , 108 S Main St , Muncy
  1:00 pm
• Go & Chess Club
  Schlow Centre Region Library , 211 S Allen St , State College
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We live at 1315 Moore St.
  We have plethora of Joy, Joy, and more JOY! A train, lights, santas, small and large figures, in addition to a 52 year-old hand-done ceramic… (Nextdoor Huntingdon)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate in Huntingdon. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Huntingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntingdon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Williamsburg

• Third Quarter Lull Costs Lady Tide in 49-32 Loss (gantnews.com)

Tyrone

• Blair County woman accused of damaging cars, assaulting nurse while intoxicated (wtaj.com)
• Jeanne F. Kobrock (conwaydailysun.com)

Altoona

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