Brown Township Holds Public Hearing
Brown Township Supervisors held the first public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant program on Monday. The township anticipates receiving around $94,000 in funding, which will support projects like infrastructure improvements, road reconstruction, and community center upgrades. Ideas discussed included a Reedsville Park pavilion and a walking trail from Reedsville to Derry Township Park. […]
Read MoreDerry Twp Supervisors Meet
Derry Township Supervisors held a public hearing Monday on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant. The program aims to fund projects that enhance local communities, with an estimated $128,000 in annual funding for the township. Projects supported by the funding include road improvements and infrastructure upgrades. Supervisors yesterday, also discussed bids for roadwork and approved […]
Read MoreEmbezzler Must Repay Millions
A former securities broker has been ordered to pay over $3 million in restitution for embezzling money from a Centre County business. John Jumper, who admitted to stealing from Snow Shoe Refractories’ pension fund, must pay $2 million in damages and an additional $1 million in interest. The ruling follows a February federal court decision […]
Read MorePA Gas Tax 3rd Highest in the Nation
Pending legislation in Harrisburg… if passed… would place new labels on all gas pumps, showing the federal and state tax rates on gasoline and diesel fuel. Supporters of the bill argue that consumers have a right to know how much of their money is going to gas taxes with every gallon purchased. Currently, the total […]
Read MoreSpring Job Fair Thursday
PA CareerLink® Mifflin County will host its Spring Job Fair this Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Juniata Valley YMCA in Burnham. Alex Reed has details…. <<Veterans get early access at 12:30. More than 30 local employers will be on site, offering jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, education, transportation, and more. Positions range from […]
Read MoreLewistown Council Accepts Bid
The Lewistown Borough Council has accepted a $25,111 bid for the old Central Hotel property, located across from Gus’s Pizza. The bid, placed by Zane Swanger, was chosen over a $10,600 offer from Steven Watson of Watson’s Optical. Swanger expressed a desire to prevent the property from becoming another eyesore. In other business at their […]
Read MoreRamping Up the Bag Collection
The Mifflin County Junior High plastic bag collection shifts into high gear today and tomorrow, with collection efforts happening right at the school. The school’s Community Service Club is collecting all kinds of plastic bags to recycle into a bench for the school’s courtyard. Club Advisor Madison Holland says the effort to gather 1,000 pounds […]
Read MoreIt’s Gonna Get Noisy Soon
Millions of cicadas are set to emerge this spring in Pennsylvania as part of the Brood 14 cicada population. After 17 years underground, these red-eyed insects will make their appearance across most of the state. The emergence is expected to begin around the end of this month or early May when soil temperatures hit 64 […]
Read MoreMarijuana Negotiations Happening Again in Harrisburg
Negotiations over Pennsylvania’s state budget continue, with marijuana legalization a key topic. Governor Josh Shapiro and lawmakers from both parties support including it in the budget. Proposed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis include creation of a regulated market to improve public safety. Supporters argue the move could generate up to 30,000 jobs, while opponents raise […]
Read MorePennDot Busy This Week
PennDOT has announced plans for maintenance work across Mifflin County this week. Bridge maintenance will occur on Ferguson Valley Road today through Wednesday, John Street on Thursday, and Ferguson Valley Road on Friday. There will be minimal traffic impact, but drivers should still exercise caution around those work zones. Crack sealing on Back Mountain Road […]
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