Plastic Bag Collection Aims for New Bench
Mifflin County Junior High School is holding a recycling competition between 8th and 9th graders. The goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic bags, which will be turned into a bench for the school’s courtyard. The class with the most plastic bags will earn the bench in honor of their graduating class. Drop-off dates […]
Read MoreHolbrook Found Guilty
A Reedsville man was found guilty of murdering Huntingtown resident Joseph Shymanski in 2023. 49 year old Brandon Holbrook was convicted after an eight-day trial for killing Shymanski, dismembering his body, and scattering the remains in nearby woods. Shymanski, a well-known photographer, was reported missing after his ex-wife identified Holbrook as a person of interest. […]
Read MorePennDot Announces Juniata Projects
Starting Friday, PennDOT will begin a rehabilitation project on two bridges spanning Platt Hollow Road in Juniata County. The work includes superstructure replacement, paving, and drainage upgrades. Beginning next Tuesday, April 15th, there will be a 14-foot width restriction and single-lane traffic. The Thompsontown eastbound on-ramp will be closed, with a detour in place. The […]
Read MoreState Senate Democrat Proposes Pay Schedule for State Educators with No Way to Pay for It
A new bill introduced by Democratic State Senator Lindsey Williams aims to address Pennsylvania’s public school staffing crisis. The proposed legislation would require schools to pay education support professionals a minimum of $20 per hour… a so-called “living wage” that he claims will help recruit and retain qualified staff. The bill also proposes reimbursement to […]
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