Juniata Commissioners Meet
The Juniata County Commissioners met Tuesday, and among the items up for discussion was a grant application that could benefit the DeLauter Youth Center in Mifflintown. Led by Robin White, director of the Juniata County Prevention Board, the discussion centered on ratifying the submission of the grant application, aimed at promoting a healthy and safe […]
Read MorePlayground Vandalism
Pennsylvania State Police in Mifflin County are actively investigating a case of criminal trespassing at Longfellow Playground. Authorities reported that unknown suspect(s) recklessly drove onto the baseball field, leaving behind damaging doughnuts. Additionally, the perpetrator(s) attempted to break into the main building by removing window screens and forcefully kicked in the door of a storage […]
Read MoreLewistown Man Charged with Rape
A Lewistown man faces serious charges of rape and aggravated assault after allegedly demanding sexual favors from a victim in exchange for housing. The victim, who had been residing with Eduardo Ortiz Guzman, was reportedly coerced into performing the acts under threats of eviction. Guzman also stands accused of supplying drugs and alcohol to the […]
Read MoreWard Holds Telephone Town Hall
State Senator Judy Ward engaged with constituents of the 30th Senate District in a telephone town hall last evening, addressing key issues impacting our local communities. Touching on topics ranging from healthcare to election integrity, Senator Ward emphasized the importance of direct engagement with the people she serves… showcasing her commitment to addressing the immediate […]
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Child Endangerment
Two Centre Hall residents are facing charges of child endangerment after Pennsylvania State Police responded to a child-line report at their residence. 33 year old Stephon Brooks and 23 year old Brianna Miller were charged after troopers found multiple children at the home along General Potter Highway. Police discovered firearms, drugs, and drug paraphernalia on […]
Read MoreNoisy Bugs Bugging Many
Cicadas are causing a buzz in many parts of the country right now, and in South Carolina, their loud mating calls are now prompting numerous 911 calls from residents mistaking the noise for sirens or other disturbances. The buzzing insects, emerging in droves due to a rare synchronized phenomenon, can reach up to 100 decibels, […]
Read MoreLewistown Council Holds Special Meeting
The Lewistown Borough Council recently convened a special meeting to address various municipal matters, including utility delinquencies and potential changes to enforcement personnel and agencies. Discussions centered on hiring meter enforcement and street sweeper enforcement staff, as well as the possible abolition of the parking authority. Additionally, the council reviewed the status of the delinquent […]
Read MorePennDot Working in Mifflin County
Yesterday, we reminded you of some PennDOT projects that are underway this week in Juniata County. Today, we remind you of more work by PennDOT that is going on this week in Mifflin County. All the work could cause some delays and/or short detours. Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations will be conducted on […]
Read MoreWoman Attacks Boyfriend Because He Didn’t Clean the House
In Belfonte, a domestic dispute was allegedly sparked by a peculiar form of punishment. Erica Nicole Spicer reportedly attacked her boyfriend, upset that he hadn’t cleaned their house as part of a penalty for supposed infidelity. Police found Spicer with self-inflicted cuts, claiming her actions stemmed from her boyfriend’s alleged cheating. The altercation escalated, involving […]
Read MoreHolbrook Trial Delayed
The trial of Brandon R. Holbrook of Reedsville, accused of the murder of Joseph A. Shymanski, a Washington DC area photographer, has been delayed until September in Calvert County, Maryland Circuit Court. Holbrook faces charges in connection with the shooting of Shymanski outside his Huntingtown, Md., home in September 2023. Originally scheduled for May, the […]
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