Bridge Repair Season Begins!
PennDOT has announced a busy schedule of maintenance activities in Mifflin County, all set to kick off beginning today. Much of it has to do with bridge maintenance. According to PennDOT, Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, and the preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of those structures. Drivers […]
Read MoreCouple Facing Charges After Kids Found in Filthy Home
In Huntingdon County, a couple is facing charges after police discovered three young children living in what was described as a “deplorable” residence. 32 year old Albert Fragassi and 30 year old Alexus Corvino, were found with syringes, marijuana, and narcan in the home. The children, ages five, four, and two, were reportedly covered in […]
Read MorePA Ranked Among Least Welcoming States
Pennsylvania has been ranked as one of the least welcoming states in the U.S., according to a recent report by Preply. The study surveyed over 1,000 people across the country on their attitudes towards greetings and welcoming gestures. Pennsylvania landed at 47th place overall, making it the fourth least welcoming state. Despite this ranking, Pennsylvanians […]
Read MoreLibrary Sale Begins Today
It’s starting today! The Juniata County Library is celebrating spring with a Giant Spring Bag Sale, starting today and running through this Thursday. The Friends of the Juniata County Library are clearing out shelves of books, magazines, puzzles, and DVDs with prices at $7 per bag and $3 for puzzles. Memberships are also being sold […]
Read MoreLights Out for Another Printed News Media
In yet another sign of the steady decline of print media, the Centre Daily Times, based in State College, is shifting to a new print schedule starting June 17. The newspaper will publish physical editions just two days a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, delivered by U.S. mail. The paper released a statement saying the […]
Read MoreStadium Groundbreaking Set for Tuesday
The Mifflin County School District and Stadium Fundraising Committee are set to break ground on the new Kish Bank Field at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium. The ceremony will commence at 1pm on Tuesday at the site of the current track in front of Mifflin County High School. Athletic Director Tish Maclay will lead the […]
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