50 Years Since Agnes
It was 50 years ago today when Hurricane Agnes ravaged much of the northeast, including the Juniata River Valley. While rain was predicted by the National Weather Service that week, no one was prepared for the devastating flooding in which Agnes dropped 12 inches of rain in Lewistown, and the Juniata River rose to 42.1 […]
Read MoreJuniata Woman Who Faked Covid Card to Be Sentenced in Federal Court
A Juniata County woman is waiting to learn what it will actually cost her after she made a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to avoid being quarantined. 55 year old Amy Leister pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to a charge of possessing or making an unauthorized identification card and insignia. Leister lost her job at […]
Read MoreJuniata Commissioners Meet
The Juniata County Commissioners held their regular weekly meeting Tuesday, when they approved a purchase of service agreement between Juniata County Children and Youth Services, the Juniata County Probation Department, New Outlook Academy, Professional Family Care Services and the Summit School. The commissioners also approved a salary increase for Jessica Rice, office manager for District […]
Read MoreMifflin County Man Facing Porn Charges
A man from Milroy is now facing child pornography charges stemming from an incident that occurred online last November. 30 year old Zachary Rogers was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police who say he admitted to exchanging images with a 14-year-old girl and attempted to set up a time and place to meet so the two […]
Read MoreBill Aimed at Banning Some Pet Sales
In Harrisburg, the push is now on by some advocates, for a bill that would ban some dog, cat, and rabbit sales at pet stores in Pennsylvania. Victoria’s Law… if it passes… it would mean the end of the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. The proposed law is […]
Read More2 Bills Would Limit Sexual Content and the Discussion in PA Schools
Two bills that would limit sexual content and the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in Pennsylvania schools have passed the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 1277 would require schools to identify sexually explicit content in the curriculum and materials and notify parents that the coursework includes such content. Senate Bill 1278 would prohibit […]
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