2025-05-08 – No Injuries in Mifflintown House Fire
Firefighters from multiple local departments quickly controlled a house fire on William Penn Highway in Mifflintown Tuesday morning. The fire started in a second-floor bedroom. It took crews 22 minutes to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal’s […]
Read More2025-05-08 – SNAP Replacement Deadline to Apply is Friday
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients in western and central Pennsylvania to apply for replacement benefits if their food was spoiled during last week’s power outages caused by storms. Affected individuals can request replacement benefits through their local County Assistance Office by Friday. The state has also requested a federal extension […]
Read More2025-05-08 – Concerns Mount Over Proposed Closure of Rockview State Prison
As the decision on the future of Rockview State Prison in Centre County approaches, local officials and residents are voicing deep concerns. The prison, which employs over 650 corrections workers, is slated for closure under a plan that would save $74 million in infrastructure upgrades. Critics argue that the closure could have significant economic and […]
Read More2025-05-08 – Juniata School Board Seeking Two New Members
The Juniata County School Board is looking to fill two upcoming vacancies. Martha Jane Shirk is stepping down June 30 due to health reasons, and Troy Woodward won’t seek re-election this fall. Vice President Joseph Shearer also didn’t file to run and says he may launch a write-in campaign. Candidates must live in the regions […]
Read More2025-05-08 – Business Owners Concerned Over State College Connector Route
Several business owners in Potter Township are raising concerns about the recently announced State College Connector Project. PennDOT’s preferred route, set to block access to storefronts south of Route 322, threatens to cut off customer traffic. Owners of businesses in that area are worried that without an access point, their businesses could fail. The new […]
Read More2025-05-08 – Charter School Costs Blamed for Juniata Budget Gap
Juniata County School District’s proposed budget includes a five percent tax hike, but still leaves a $700,000 shortfall. According to district officials, charter school tuition is driving the deficit, with $5.2 million set aside for those costs—roughly ten percent of the total budget. They claim without charter expenses, the district would break even. The board’s […]
Read More2025-05-09 – Pennsylvania Politician Refuses to Resign After Dui Crash
A politician here in Pennsylvania is facing backlash after crashing a government-owned vehicle while intoxicated. Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, who reportedly consumed up to nine shots of vodka, was charged with DUI after the incident in a county parking garage. Despite the charge, Hartwick maintains he won’t resign, stating, “I’m not going anywhere.” His […]
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