POLICE RELEASE GOODIS RANSOM TAPE
Area scientist, Andrew Goodis, whose dramatic abduction two weeks ago shocked this community, is believed to still be alive after the release today of a dramatic ransom video.
Police are currently examining the dramatic home video which depicts Goodis' capture just moments after parking and exiting his car on a quiet street not far from his residence. The tape reveals a white van pulling up and a masked man forcing Goodis into the van. Eye witnesses say the van's license plates were taped over.
Arson in Victer Park10:49 ET
Firefighters rushed to a small fire at Victer Park early this morning after 911 calls reported the grass in the northern end of the park on fire. Full Article Photo Exhibit On Display At Town Hall10:49 ET
A new exhibition of photography from area resident, Sarah Tayski, will be on display in the town hall lobby for the next six weeks. Tayski has been a photojournalist for various international publications. The show is entitled: Slums, Sky Scrapers and Snakes. Her exhibition will feature work from her time spent in Calcutta, Hong Kong and Saigon. Full Article |
Application Approval10:00 ET
The County Zoning Board has approved an application by the investment group Stone Brand Builders for permits to build a new restaurant at the end of Main Street. Construction is slated for early fall, with the restaurant scheduled to open its doors in late winter. Full Article Local Bootleggers Arrested10:00 ET
Two men were arrested late last night after local and state police raided their home and found homemade whiskey, bootlegging equipment and supplies. Ronald Sheens, 42, and Donald Satellite, 32, were charged with illegal possession of controlled substance, bootlegging and conspiracy to cross state lines with alcohol. Police raided the home they share after a long investigation led them to the house where it is alleged the two men have been running a bootlegging ring for the past twelve years. Full Article |
Cinema Temporarily Shutting Doors10:49 ET
The town movie theater will close its doors today for four months while it undergoes renovations to its lobby and food counter. After heavy donations from a charitable drive, the owner of the cinema, Sam Wellrock, said it was a bittersweet moment. Full Article |
MORE NEWSCell Phone Explosion Hurts Girl10:49 ET
A 15-year-old girl who was admitted to the hospital Tuesday evening claims her cell phone apparently exploded while she was text messaging a friend. Full Article Fourth Grade Class Invents New English Word10:49 ET
A Satchelton Elementary School class has successfully added a new word to the English language by petitioning the Coleman American Dictionary. Full Article |
LOCAL SPORTSEmbattled Coach Lingler Moving On10:34 ET
"Coach" Harvey Lingler is leaving Satchelton High School today after a 14 year run as the head coach of the Pirates football team. Lingler has accepted a position at rival high school, Gibsonwich. Full Article Pirates Softball Team Routs Tigers10:34 ET
The Satchelton Pirates girl's softball team rolled into Gibsonwich last night and pummeled their rivals in a blowout 28-2 win. Pitcher Sandra Owets threw seven innings of four-hit ball giving up only two runs. She was lights out as only five Gibsonwich players made it on base. Full Article |