LOCK HAVEN, PA – Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse reported that Britney Hostrander, a 28-year-old from Williamsport, was sentenced on Tuesday to an 84-month term of supervision. The sentencing included nine months in the Clinton County Correctional Facility and six months under house arrest. Clinton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael F. Salisbury sentenced Hostrander for one count of Access Device Fraud, two counts of Identity Theft , and two counts of Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult.
The charges were brought against Hostrander after a 76-year-old woman from McElhatten and her 80-year-old husband noticed unusual purchases on their credit cards. Pine Creek Sgt. Denny Gill traced the fraud back to Hostrander, who had used the couple’s credit cards for personal expenses, including vehicle costs and paying off fines in a separate Mifflin County criminal case.
Despite Hostrander’s apology and full restitution before sentencing, along with her request for probation, Judge Salisbury decided on a custodial sentence followed by an extensive supervisory period. Additionally, Hostrander is now barred from any employment involving services to older individuals. It was revealed during the pre-sentence investigation that Hostrander secured employment with another home care company amidst her pending criminal charges.
- Four-Alarm Fire Rips Through Allentown Rowhomes, Displacing 14 Residents and Injuring Firefighter
A fast-moving residential fire tore through several homes in Allentown early Saturday morning, forcing families from their homes and sending one firefighter for medical attention.
ALLENTOWN, PA — A four-alarm fire ripped through several rowhomes in Allentown early Saturday morning, October 10, leaving 14 residents displaced and one firefighter injured as emergency crews battled the flames.
The fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. and quickly spread through multiple attached residential properties, prompting firefighters to escalate the emergency response to four alarms.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk reported that 14 people were displaced by the blaze and confirmed that a firefighter suffered an injury during the response.
Several homes sustained extensive fire damage. The full extent of the destruction was not immediately available.
Firefighters battle flames through multiple homes
The intensity of the blaze required a large emergency response as firefighters worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading farther through the residential neighborhood.
The fire involved attached rowhomes, where flames can move between neighboring structures and threaten multiple households.
Crews faced the task of extinguishing the flames while checking affected residences and protecting nearby properties.
The four-alarm response reflected the additional firefighting resources required to handle the incident.
Fourteen residents displaced, firefighter injured
According to information attributed to Mayor Tuerk in early reports, 14 residents were displaced from their homes.
One firefighter was also injured while battling the fire. The nature and severity of the firefighter’s injuries were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities have not yet provided a complete assessment of the damaged buildings or announced whether any residents suffered injuries.
Cause of Allentown fire not yet established
The cause of the fire has not been publicly established in the information available Saturday morning.
The Allentown Fire Department is responsible for investigating fires within the city through its fire prevention and marshal operations.
Additional details about the fire’s origin, property damage and displaced residents are expected as local officials complete their assessment.
- Lucky numbers deliver Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot at Wawa
A Wawa in Lower Salford Township sold one of two tickets splitting a $142,876 Treasure Hunt jackpot
Lower Salford Township, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery ticket purchased at a Montgomery County Wawa has scored a $71,438 Treasure Hunt jackpot, giving the store one of two big winners in Wednesday’s $142,876 drawing.
The winning ticket was sold at Wawa, located at 201 Main Street in Lower Salford Township, according to lottery officials.
The ticket matched all five numbers drawn October 7, earning a $71,438 prize before applicable tax withholding.
The winning numbers were 1, 2, 10, 19 and 25.
Montgomery County Wawa sells jackpot winner
The Lower Salford Township Wawa was one of just two locations in Pennsylvania to sell a jackpot-winning ticket for Wednesday’s Treasure Hunt drawing.
Another winning ticket was purchased at McNeilly Food Mart in Baldwin Township, Allegheny County.
With two tickets matching all five numbers, the $142,876 jackpot was divided equally, awarding $71,438 to each ticket.
More than 46,500 other Treasure Hunt tickets also won prizes during the same drawing, making it a rewarding day for players across the state.
The Montgomery County win adds to a growing collection of Pennsylvania Lottery prizes awarded throughout the Commonwealth.
Players urged to check Treasure Hunt tickets
The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages players to check their tickets carefully following every drawing, including those that do not match all five numbers.
Anyone holding a winning ticket from the Lower Salford Township Wawa should sign the back immediately and follow the lottery’s official prize-claim procedures.
Treasure Hunt winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
The Pennsylvania Lottery’s official Treasure Hunt page provides drawing results, game rules and additional information about claiming prizes.
Treasure Hunt debuted in May 2007 and features daily drawings, seven days a week.
Ticket purchases close at 1:05 p.m., and results are published after 1:35 p.m. each day.
The latest jackpot brings another substantial prize to Montgomery County, continuing the stream of lottery winners across Pennsylvania.
- Lucky Allegheny County lottery ticket snags big lottery win
A Baldwin Township convenience store sold one of two jackpot-winning tickets in Wednesday’s drawing
Baldwin Township, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player in Allegheny County is holding a Treasure Hunt ticket worth $71,438 after matching all five numbers in Wednesday’s drawing and grabbing half of a $142,876 jackpot.
The winning ticket was purchased at McNeilly Food Mart, located at 580 McNeilly Road in Baldwin Township, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The October 7 drawing produced two jackpot-winning tickets, with the second sold in Montgomery County. Both tickets matched all five numbers to split the prize evenly.
The winning numbers were 1, 2, 10, 19 and 25.
Baldwin Township store sells jackpot ticket
McNeilly Food Mart was one of only two retailers statewide to sell a ticket matching all five numbers in the Treasure Hunt drawing.
The Allegheny County ticket earned a $71,438 jackpot prize before applicable tax withholding.
The second winning ticket was purchased at a Wawa in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, earning an identical prize.
The jackpot was not the only payout from Wednesday’s drawing. More than 46,500 additional Treasure Hunt tickets won prizes across Pennsylvania.
The latest results add another winning ticket to the state’s growing list of Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot payouts.
Jackpot must be claimed within one year
The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players that Treasure Hunt prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
Anyone who purchased a ticket at McNeilly Food Mart for Wednesday’s drawing should carefully check the numbers and sign the back of any winning ticket.
Players can review drawing information and claim instructions through the official Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt website.
Treasure Hunt has been part of the Pennsylvania Lottery since May 2007 and holds drawings seven days a week.
Ticket sales close at 1:05 p.m. daily, with drawing results posted after 1:35 p.m.
The Baldwin Township prize adds to recent lottery winners and Allegheny County news.