Mifflintown Farm Recognized
- Ed Histed
- August 24, 2022
A local farm has been honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a “Century Farm.” The Brubaker farm in Mifflintown has been in the family since 1915. To be eligible for Century status, a farm must be owned within the same family on the same land for 100 years. The family must also still […]
Read MoreFetterman Continues to Face Questions
- Ed Histed
- August 24, 2022
The chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee is leading efforts to get Lt. Gov. John Fetterman to share more information and records detailing the timing and means he used to inform Gov. Tom Wolf about the stroke he suffered in May. Sen. Dave Argall also is repeating his invitation to the lieutenant governor […]
Read MoreSupport Alligator in Pa??
- Ed Histed
- August 24, 2022
A Pennsylvania reptile that has become pretty famous is in the running to be crowned America’s Favorite Pet. WallyGator is an emotional support alligator from a York County reptile rescue. He’s not aggressive, and he even plays in pools and lakes with kids. The 7-year-old gator has never attacked or shown aggression towards anything. He […]
Read MoreFireworks Lead to Horse Accident Which Leads to Charges
- Ed Histed
- August 23, 2022
Back on July 3rd, police answered a call about a horse and carriage accident near the intersection of Greenwood Road and Shawnee Drive in Union Township. As Officers tended to that, they noticed a large fireworks display in the Shawnee Hills area. They learned that the man behind the fireworks was 58-year-old Renato Picciuro of […]
Read MoreSearch for Missing Centre County Woman Continues
- Ed Histed
- August 23, 2022
The search for a missing Centre County woman and her ten year old daughter entered the 6th day on Monday. 44 year old Crystal Oburn of Centre Hall, and Isabella Rodriguez were last seen August 5 leaving a home in Blanchard. Oburn is believed to be driving a light blue 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. She is […]
Read MoreNursing Home Workers Threaten Labor Action
- Ed Histed
- August 23, 2022
Nursing home workers from three of the biggest chains in the state voted Monday to send unfair labor practice strike notices for what they claim are the companies’ failures to provide information about agency staffing and costs, and for not bargaining in good faith. By law, nursing home administrators must receive a 10-day notice before […]
Read MoreRepublicans Seeing Positive Signs
- Ed Histed
- August 23, 2022
Some good news for Republican candidates in Pennsylvania. According to a new poll by the Atlanta-based Trafalgar Group, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz now only trails Democratic opponent John Fetterman, the current lieutenant governor, by a small margin… and the margin is tightening too. Trafalgar’s poll also showed Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro leading […]
Read MoreGive Blood Today
- Ed Histed
- August 22, 2022
There is a blood drive being held today at the BURNHAM LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY BUILDING. It begins this afternoon at 1:30 and runs until 7 tonight. Again, that is at the Burnham Lions Club Community Building. Plan on attending if you can, because blood is always in short supply.
Read MoreFound and Safe
- Ed Histed
- August 22, 2022
A 77-year-old woman who had been reported missing has been found, and she is said to be safe. Pennsylvania State Police were searching for Audrey Gray of Mifflin…in Juniata County… who they said may have been at special risk of harm or injury. Police say Gray was found safe early Friday afternoon.
Read MoreRebate Boost
- Ed Histed
- August 22, 2022
Eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities will see enhanced rebates through this year’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, thanks to a one-time infusion of additional funds in the 2022-23 state budget. The maximum standard rebate goes up to $1,105 for both homeowners and renters. It was $650. For more information about the bonus rebates, visit […]
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