Middleburg Borough Police Department

04/08/2026

The West Snyder Rotary Club honored West Snyder Elementary School students as winners of their Easter Egg Hunt Coloring contest during Tuesday night's ceremony.

West Snyder Rotary Club
West Snyder Elementary School
Midd-West School District

04/03/2026

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Easter weekend !

04/02/2026

Just a friendly reminder…

Put the phone away while driving or pay a fine starting this June!

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so we’re joining the PA State Police to remind drivers that starting June 5, 2026, any convictions under PA’s hand-held device ban (also known as Paul Miller’s Law) will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees.

Paul Miller’s Law, signed into law in 2024 by Governor Shapiro, prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other delays. Drivers can still use their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.

Read more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2026/shapiro-administration-reminds-drivers-to-put-the-phone-away-or-.



Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania

03/16/2026

Pennsylvania’s Dog Laws:
- If your dog is not licensed, you may be fined up to $500 per dog. Find where to purchase yours online at LicenseYourDogPa.pa.gov

- Your dog must be under control and supervised at all times; fines range from $500-$1000 per dog. You are responsible for any damage caused by your dog on someone else’s property.
- It is illegal to mistreat or abuse animals. Report suspected abuse to your local humane organization or police.
- Purposely poisoning a dog, whether it is yours or someone else’s, is illegal.
- You may not abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. You could be fined $1,000 plus court costs.
- Puppies under eight weeks old cannot be bartered, traded, sold, or transferred.
- You must have a kennel license if you keep, sell, transfer, adopt or foster at least 26 dogs in a calendar year.
- If your dog attacks or kills a human or domestic animal without provocation, it may be considered dangerous. You may face extensive fines and restrictions.

Pennsylvania’s Rabies Law:
Ignoring Pennsylvania’s rabies vaccination law can be costly – in more ways than one. Dogs and cats are exposed to the rabies virus through wild and stray animals, posing a threat to their health and yours.

- Dogs and cats three months or older must have a current rabies vaccination
- Owners of non-vaccinated pets may be fined up to $300 plus court costs
- Licensed veterinarians can vaccinate dogs and provide a vaccination certificate
- Dog wardens perform random checks to ensure rabies vaccinations are current

License Your Dog. It’s the Law:
- All dogs three months or older or upon transfer must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year
- Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $500 per dog plus court costs
- Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed, violators may be fined
- If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home
- Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
- Purchase a license from your local county treasurer or issuing agent
- An annual license is $10.80, and a lifetime license is $52.80, discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities

Find out how to purchase your 2026 dog license visit: www.LicenseYourDogPa.pa.gov
click on your county

03/10/2026

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 to the family and friends of Corporal O’Connor, PSP Trooper from Chester County.

01/24/2026

With the impending snow fall we would like to remind residents to help us help you by clearing out your local fire hydrant!!!! Seconds matter in an Emergency!!!!!

01/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McClure Borough Declares Snow Emergency

McClure Borough, PA — McClure Borough has declared a Snow Emergency, effective Saturday, January 24, 2026 @12:00 (Midnight) , due to hazardous winter weather conditions.

Specht Street and Brown Street are designated Snow Emergency Routes. Parking is prohibited on these streets for the duration of the emergency. Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

Residents are urged to limit travel, remove vehicles from Borough streets when possible, and allow access for snowplows and emergency vehicles.

In the event of a power outage or emergency evacuation, the designated emergency shelter is Trinity Lutheran Church.

Updates will be provided through official Borough communications.

Issued by McClure Borough Mayor Dan Sellers

01/24/2026

Did You Know? 🥔

Middleswarth Potato Chips have deep roots right here in Pennsylvania!
The story began in 1942 when Bob Middleswarth started frying potato chips in a small two-room building on his family’s property in Beavertown, Snyder County. What began as a modest, local operation quickly gained a loyal following thanks to its bold flavor and no-nonsense crunch.

As demand grew, the company expanded—moving into a larger facility in 1959, where production reached more than 300 pounds of chips per hour with a staff of just 20 employees. In 1961, Ira Middleswarth & Son made its final move to Middleburg, Pennsylvania, where Middleswarth Chips are still made today.

More than 80 years later, Middleswarth remains proudly Pennsylvania-based, using the same traditional methods and iconic flavors that have made it a Keystone State favorite. From small-town beginnings to a statewide snack legend, Middleswarth Chips are truly a PA thing.

01/24/2026

Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a statewide disaster emergency proclamation as a major winter storm approaches Pennsylvania. The proclamation authorizes PennDOT, PEMA, and State Police to accelerate preparations and emergency response. Residents should prepare now, limit travel, and expect restrictions as conditions deteriorate.

01/23/2026

Cold Weather Advisory in effect from January 23, 06:00 PM EST until January 24, 10:00 AM EST
Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 24, 10:00 PM EST until January 26, 01:00 PM EST

01/19/2026

01/13/2026

In loving memory of Chief Tony M. Jordan...EOW 01-13-21.

Chief of Police Tony Jordan died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty.