Gravestone Maker Defrauded Grieving Families: Feds [Top 5 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 the Keystone State:

1. An escapee from a Berks County youth detention center captured in Bucks County Monday night was found trying to "blend in" amongst workers at a carnival, state police said. (Read more on Patch)

2. Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close up to 40 of its 1,392 stores nationwide. The chain operates 73 stores in Pennsylvania. (Read more on Patch)

3. Wanna play a game of HORSE with Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and have him be your pal for the day? The car rental company Turo has launched a contest (Read more on Patch)

4. A "disturbance" at a Montgomery County Wawa led to a police chase and the arrest of a 20-year-old man. (Read more on Patch)

5. A Montgomery County custom headstone maker failed to provide the service he promised to hundreds of his grieving customers around Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. (Read more on Patch)