State troopers earn promotions
HARRISBURG - Several troopers with local connections were among the 35 members of the Pennsylvania State Police promoted to sergeant. They include:
n Kevin F. Mahoney of Clarks Summit, who will continue to be assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sgt. Mahoney enlisted in 1996 and was promoted to corporal in 2005.
n John G. Richards of Edwardsville, who will be assigned to Troop L, Reading. Sgt. Richards enlisted 1994 and was promoted to corporal in 2003.
n Martin M. Ritsick Sr. of Mountaintop, who will be assigned to Troop N, Swiftwater. Sgt. Ritsick enlisted in 1993 and was promoted to corporal in 2003.
n Brian M. Vennie of Palmyra Twp., who will be assigned to Troop R, Blooming Grove. Sgt. Vennie enlisted in 1994 and was promoted to corporal in 2003.