Derry Township Honors Ems Week with Proclamation, Open House
Derry Township officials declared May 18-24 as EMS week, honoring Pat Shoop of FAME EMS. To mark the occasion, FAME is hosting an open house today from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring apparatus displays and food from Solid Gold Concessions. At this week’s township meeting, officials also announced the completion of Kish Park’s playground construction […]
Read MoreRite Aid to Close 69 Stores in Pennsylvania Amid Bankruptcy Winding Down
Rite Aid announced plans to close 95 stores nationwide as it continues its bankruptcy process, with Pennsylvania leading closures at 69 locations. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023, has been shutting hundreds of stores while transferring prescription files to competitors like CVS and Walgreens. Liquidation sales are underway […]
Read MoreMchs Moves Graduation Location Due to Sports Facility Delays
The Mifflin County High School graduation ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. next Wednesday, May 28, will be held at Mitchell Field instead of the newly constructed outdoor venue. Delays in the Multi-Sports Facilities Project mean the home bleachers at Kish Bank Field don’t meet current safety standards. Project managers say a gap behind the bleachers […]
Read MoreElection Officials Discouraged By Low Voter Turnout in Mifflin and Juniata Counties
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal primary elections hit historic lows in Mifflin and Juniata counties, with only about 25% of registered voters participating. Election directors said the turnout, though higher than some Pennsylvania counties, remains troubling and reflects ongoing voter apathy for local races. Both counties processed results smoothly, with Juniata finishing counting by 9:15 […]
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