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Calls Mounting for Biden to Step Aside After ‘frail/weak’ Debate Appearance
- Ed Histed
- June 28, 2024
Democratic anxiety continues to mount today, following Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump in Atlanta last night. Critics within the party express concern over Biden’s subdued demeanor and stumbling delivery, questioning his ability to lead the party against Trump in the upcoming election… and even more concerning, questioning his ability to perform in […]
Read MoreMifflin School Board Approves New Budget
- Ed Histed
- June 28, 2024
The Mifflin County School Board has approved a $107 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year, keeping current tax rates unchanged. The budget passed with a 6-2 vote, with members Zeb Harshbarger and Don Wright dissenting. The board also suspended the Academy Expansion Project and retired its associated debt, reallocating funds to long-term savings. Additionally, […]
Read MorePerry County Man Now Facing Additional Charges
- Ed Histed
- June 28, 2024
A Perry County man faces some serious charges after an incident which took place last weekend. Police say 31-year-old William Harris fired shots at a vehicle with four people inside early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported. Harris has now been charged with attempted homicide. Additionally, during a search of his home, officers found two […]
Read MoreMifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Names New Administrative Director
- Ed Histed
- June 28, 2024
The Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown has hired Laura D. Hicks as their new administrative director. The Academy’s Operating Committee approved her hiring unanimously during a special voting meeting Thursday night. Hicks, currently employed at the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center, replaces Barry W. King, who is retiring on June […]
Read MoreSandusky Seeks New Trial
- Ed Histed
- June 28, 2024
DISGRACED PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JERRY SANDUSKY IS APPEALING HIS CHILD SEX ABUSE CONVICTION…
Read MoreJuniata Terrace Gets Fast Internet
- Ed Histed
- June 27, 2024
Residents of Juniata Terrace are celebrating the completion of a new fiber optic internet service, promising smoother and faster connections. The installation, completed in mid-June by One-Stop Communications, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The company now hopes to service every home in the area. Fiber-optic cables, offering speeds up to 10 gigabits per second […]
Read MoreBig Weekend Planned at Greenwood Furnace State Park
- Ed Histed
- June 27, 2024
Greenwood Furnace State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend with a variety of events. Starting Friday, visitors can enjoy blacksmith demonstrations, historic baseball games, and old-fashioned ice cream making. On Saturday, Smokey Bear will cut the anniversary cake, and Van Wagner will present a historical program on iron manufacturing in Pennsylvania, followed by […]
Read MoreHunting Licenses Now Available to State Residents
- Ed Histed
- June 27, 2024
General hunting licenses for 2024-25 are now available for purchase online at HuntFishPA or at any in-store agent. Resident antlerless licenses for WMUs 1B and 3A are still available on a first-come, first-served basis, while 2G is sold out. All other resident antlerless licenses will be guaranteed until July 7. Nonresidents can purchase unsold licenses […]
Read MorePA Fish and Boat Commission Planning Virtual Meeting
- Ed Histed
- June 27, 2024
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold a virtual Law Enforcement Committee meeting on July 10 at 11 a.m. Public comments can be submitted by phone on July 1st and 2nd. The meeting can be viewed online. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Monday, July […]
Read MoreMore Than One Million Patients Now Affected By Geisinger Data Breach
- Ed Histed
- June 26, 2024
We first told you about this yesterday. Today, we have a few new details… Geisinger patients are being informed that a former employee of an IT service provider, may have accessed their personal information. The employee is now facing federal charges after possibly having accessed data of over one million patients, including names, birth dates, […]
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