New Law Raises Costs of Cell Service
A new law in Pennsylvania will soon increase cell phone bills statewide. House Bill 1304, signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday, raises the 9-1-1 surcharge fee from $1.65 to $1.97. The fee, which helps fund local emergency services, has not been adjusted since 2015. The increase aims to address rising costs for equipment and […]
Read MoreJuniata Commissioners Meet
The Juniata County Commissioners held their meeting Tuesday, and among the items covered was approval of some critical upgrades for the 911 Center, including a new thermostat, sensors, and controls in the H. Brown Fry Building for $1,680. The system will enhance environmental controls throughout the facility, and it comes after being recommended by Maintenance […]
Read MorePA Supreme Court Steps in Again After Casey Still Refuses to Admit Defeat
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION OFFICIALS HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA HAVE AGREED TO ADHERE TO THE STATE’S SUPREME COURT RULING AROUND THE ONGOING SENATE RACE RECOUNT…. GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO RESPONDED TO THE RULING, SAYING THAT STATE LAW CAN’T BE IGNORED AND DOING SO WOULD DAMAGE THE FAITH IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS.
Read MoreToys for Tots Program Now Underway
The Marine Toys for Tots campaign in Centre and Mifflin County is officially underway, marking its 77th year of spreading holiday cheer. The program kicked off with a breakfast event at the Ramada in State College, where organizers planned this year’s mission to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need. Last year, over 18,000 […]
Read MoreLocal United Way Asking for More Help to Meet Goal
Everyone is feeling the pinch of today’s economy, and the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata County is no different. Their 2025 campaign needs a little help right now. They say they are running about18% behind last year’s pace, with a goal of raising $450,000. While the United Way remains optimistic, they are now urging more community […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Against Casey Yet ‘questionable’ Recount Continues
PENNSYLVANIA’S SENATE ELECTION IS DRAWING NATIONAL ATTENTION. SENATOR BOB CASEY LOST TO NOW SENATOR-ELECT DAVE MCCORMICK, BUT YET HE IS PUSHING AHEAD WITH A RECOUNT DESPITE A STATE SUPREME COURT RULING AGAINST HIM… SENATOR-ELECT MCCORMICK WAS ORIGINALLY NOT INVITED TO SENATE ORIENTATION, BUT THE OUTGOING SENATE MAJORITY LEADER EXTENDED THE INVITATION AFTER SOME REPUBLICANS SAID […]
Read MoreMan Rescued From Miniature Statue of Liberty in Susquehanna River
A man was rescued from the Miniature Statue of Liberty in the Susquehanna River after getting stranded in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County. Emergency responders received a call around 1:30pm yesterday, for an injured kayaker who somehow ended up stuck on the small island featuring the iconic replica. Firefighters and rescue teams worked quickly to […]
Read MoreDerry Township Leaders Cover A Lot of Ground at Recent Meeting
Derry Township has approved a new four-way stop at Eighth and Cedar Streets, near Mifflin County High School, after safety concerns were raised by locals. In other business before the board at their most recent meeting, a decision on a land development project near Pleasant Acres was postponed until December 3 to review engineering feedback. […]
Read MoreRockview Inmate Dead – Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview. 52-year-old Gary Vandenberg was found unresponsive in his cell on November 11 and was later pronounced dead. Vandenberg had been serving an 8-to-20-year sentence for aggravated assault. The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into his death, […]
Read MoreState Police Issue Warning Ahead of Holiday
With the holiday season approaching, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police are stepping up efforts to ensure road safety. Beginning tomorrow (11/20) and running through January 1, sobriety checkpoints and patrols will be set up across the state. The initiative coincides with AAA’s estimate that nearly 80 million people will be traveling for Thanksgiving. State […]
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