Juniata Schools Finalize Armed Resource Officer Plan
The Juniata County School District is moving forward with plans to hire an armed resource officer, following a state mandate. The school board approved a contract with Standing Stone Consulting, which will provide the officer, who is expected to be in place by March. The officer’s salary will be covered by a recent state safety […]
Read MoreMifflin Commissioners Recognize United Way
The Mifflin County Commissioners have proclaimed all this month as United Way Month, marking the 90th anniversary of the organization. United Way Executive Director Colette Hartzler spoke to county leaders about United Way’s Depression-era origins and the challenges it continues to address today, particularly for local workers struggling to meet basic needs. The commissioners also […]
Read MoreMifflin School Board Meets
The Mifflin County School District Board met, and discussed sports co-op opportunities, focusing on partnerships with smaller schools like Belleville Mennonite. The co-ops help provide athletic opportunities for students at schools with smaller populations. The Board will revisit the topic during their voting meeting next Thursday, January 23. In other business, board members got an […]
Read MoreMore Cold Weather Headed Our Way
A cold blast is set to hit central Pennsylvania next week, with temperatures expected to plummet. The National Weather Service forecasts dangerously low conditions, as Arctic air sweeps across the region. In much of our area, highs will only reach the teens and twenties, with a low of -3 degrees on Monday. Wind chills could […]
Read MorePostal Job Fairs Planned
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting job fairs at local post offices across the region, offering positions in Mifflin County and other midstate areas. Available roles include City Carrier, Rural Carrier Associate, and PSE Clerk, with hourly pay ranging from $19.33 to $22.18. Job seekers can attend events at the Lewistown Post Office on January […]
Read MoreThreat Investigation Ongoing
After a threat led to the evacuation of Goodwill and nearby businesses in the Greater Lewistown Plaza Tuesday morning, the investigation into who was behind the whole thing is expanding. Mifflin County Regional Police say employees received the threat around 10:55am Tuesday. While nobody was hurt and there never was any real threat, additional resources […]
Read MoreCentral PA Businessman Pleads Guilty to 74 Felonies
The part-owner of a popular State College eatery has pleaded guilty to 74 felony counts of deceptive business practices. Joe Ford, who in addition to his ownership of Campus Steaks, also operated 1st Call Electric LLC, was accused of taking deposits from homeowners for home backup generators that were never installed. The total amount stolen […]
Read MoreMifflin County Treasurer Diane Griffith Running for Re-election
Mifflin County Treasurer Diane Griffith has announced her bid for reelection in the May 20 primary. Serving as treasurer since 2022, Griffith, a lifelong Mifflin County resident, says she remains committed to providing professional and efficient service, and maintaining a cost-effective office. She has a background as a retired math teacher and experience in corrections […]
Read MorePA Congressman Mike Kelly Speaks Out on Pending Expiration of Tax Cuts
REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO DEFEND THE EXTENSION OF THE TRUMP TAX CUTS AS THEY’RE SET TO EXPIRE BY THE END OF THE YEAR. PENNSYLVANIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE KELLY EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE TAX CUTS … AND WHY HE THINKS THEY SHOULD BE RENEWED…. THE RENEWAL OF THE TAX CUTS COULD BE PART OF ONE […]
Read MoreBomb Threat at Goodwill
Police responded to a bomb threat at a Goodwill store in Burnham on Tuesday morning. The Mifflin County Regional Police Department received the threat report just before 11am and immediately evacuated Goodwill and neighboring businesses as a precaution. Officers cleared the area, and the situation was resolved without injury or property damage, according to Police […]
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