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🌱 Huntingdon bartender assaulted at local tavern; what police say happened next

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Huntingdon! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Huntingdon bartender assaulted at local tavern; what police say happened next
  • Planning your next day trip? Discover Greenwood Furnace right in Huntingdon
  • How thin staffing at Huntingdon Ambulance could affect your next 911 call

Also on today's calendar: NMP @ Nanny Mae's Cafe and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman accused of attacking Huntingdon County bartender, resisting police after night out (wtaj.com) — A Huntingdon Borough bartender was allegedly assaulted late Thursday at the Friendly Tavern on Penn Street, leading to multiple charges against a 37-year-old woman. Police say the suspect, reportedly intoxicated, ripped the bartender’s shirt, scratched her chest, and then fought officers during her arrest. She’s being held in Huntingdon County Prison on $20,000 bail, with a hearing set for Oct. 14.
   

2. Deep In Pennsylvania Lies A Quiet Park Frozen In Time (takingthekids.com) — Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon offers a nearby escape with historic ironmaking ruins, a small swimming lake, and family-friendly trails right in your backyard. Residents can hike into Rothrock State Forest, camp under dark skies, fish stocked trout waters, or simply picnic and play by the beach, with free admission and plenty to do in every season.
   

3. Local ambulance crews face staffing, funding shortages that could slow emergency response (wjactv.com) — Ambulance crews serving Huntingdon are struggling with staffing and funding shortages, which can delay responses when multiple emergencies happen at once. Local paramedics describe relying on neighboring agencies and even fire trucks to cover calls, while stressing that low wages, costly training, and fewer volunteers are making it harder to recruit and retain EMS professionals across the region.
   

4. Over $1M awarded to three PA organizations to aid veteran suicide prevention (wtaj.com) — New federal suicide-prevention grants will send $750,000 to the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, which serves Huntingdon County along with several neighboring counties. The funding, part of a national VA initiative, is meant to expand community-based support and crisis resources for veterans and service members at risk. Local veterans and families could see more accessible mental health help as programs roll out next fiscal year.
   

5. Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as new cases rise; doctors urge vaccinations (wjactv.com) — Huntingdon County’s measles total remains at four cases as Pennsylvania reports a fifth measles-related death and 40 new infections statewide. Nearby counties like Mifflin, Centre, and Clearfield are seeing higher or rising case numbers, especially among unvaccinated residents. Health officials stress that the measles vaccine is safe, effective, and the best protection, urging hesitant families to seek accurate information.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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