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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.

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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.

Teen shot near Allentown intersection leaves 16-year-old hospitalized
Police investigate late-night gunfire that wounded juvenile

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night near a South Allentown intersection, and detectives are working to determine who was responsible.
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According to the Allentown Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:31 p.m. Aug. 4 to the area of South Carlisle and East Union streets following reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.

The teen was transported by Allentown EMS to a hospital with injuries that police said were not considered life-threatening.

The Allentown Police Criminal Investigation Unit is leading the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has additional information to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 610-437-7721 or submit an anonymous tip through the Allentown Police Tip411 app.
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Authorities said no additional information is being released at this time.

Key Points
- A 16-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in Allentown.
- The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Detectives are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Your losing Eagles or Steelers lottery ticket could still score big
Pennsylvania players can turn non-winning tickets into exclusive NFL experiences

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lottery players who don’t win instantly with new Eagles and Steelers Fast Play tickets will have another chance to score big through exclusive NFL game day experiences.

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that its Eagles and Steelers Second-Chance Drawings are now open to players ages 18 and older.
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Through Sept. 24, players can enter eligible non-winning $5 Eagles or $5 Steelers Fast Play tickets into the corresponding second-chance drawing through the Pennsylvania Lottery VIP Players Club. Each eligible ticket submitted earns five entries.

The Eagles Second-Chance Drawing will award 30 winners with game day experiences, including club seats with pre-game hospitality, club seats with pre-game sideline passes and mezzanine tickets.

The Steelers Second-Chance Drawing will award 31 winners with prizes including game day suite experiences and game tickets paired with tailgate tent experiences.

Players can enter eligible tickets through the VIP Players Club at palottery.com or by using the Pennsylvania Lottery Official App’s scan-to-enter feature.

Lottery officials encourage players to enter eligible tickets as soon as possible. Mailed entries and late submissions will not be accepted.

The Eagles and Steelers Fast Play games will remain on sale after the second-chance promotion ends.

Key Points
- The Pennsylvania Lottery has launched second-chance drawings for Eagles and Steelers Fast Play tickets.
- Eligible non-winning $5 tickets can be entered through Sept. 24.
- Winners will receive exclusive NFL game day experiences, including suites, sideline passes and club seating.
Six-figure Lottery prize lands in Jefferson County
Infinite Jackpot game delivers six-figure prize

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery online player from Jefferson County has won a jackpot worth more than $141,000 while playing an online instant game.

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that the player won $141,940.18 on the online game $eas the Day.

The game contributes to the Lottery’s Infinite Jackpot, which starts at $100,000 and grows until it is won.

According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, $eas the Day is a connect-style online game that includes opportunities to reveal Mega Catch symbols, unlock free games and activate bonus features that can multiply prizes by up to 10 times.

The Pennsylvania Lottery did not release additional information about the player.

In addition to online instant games, players can purchase Powerball, Mega Millions, Treasure Hunt, Match 6 Lotto and PICK game tickets through the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website and official mobile app.

Key Points
- A Jefferson County player won an online Pennsylvania Lottery prize worth $141,940.18.
- The jackpot was won while playing the $eas the Day online game.
- The game is linked to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Infinite Jackpot.

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