Man, 84, Charged In Wife's Beating Death: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from Pennsylvania:

1. The man who was serving a lengthy prison term for wounding 14 Pennsylvania elementary school staff and students with a machete has died, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A listeria outbreak, which has killed one person and sickened 11 more, has been linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines sold at stores nationwide. This includes several popular Pennsylvania retailers. (Read more on Patch.)

3. After a high-speed chase on Thanksgiving Day that spanned 45 miles, officers arrested a Pittsburgh woman who has been charged with DUI and multiple traffic violations. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police temporarily closed a park in Bucks County, after a concerned citizen called in to report a "large feline" roaming the trails. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities charged an 84-year-old man with beating his wife to death, and said it was after an argument over veterinary care for their cat. Police on the scene said they found the man on the back porch with blood on his hands, face, and clothing. (Read more on Patch.)