Cold Case Arrest
A Perry County woman is now facing charges in connection with her husband’s cold case murder. State Police say the body of Carl Jarvis was discovered on August 10, 1987, with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. They say his wife, Judith Ann Jarvis, had made a domestic dispute call shortly after […]
Read MoreCourt House Renovations to Begin in Juniata County
Renovations at the Juniata County Courthouse could get underway as early as next week as part of a project that will take some time, and is not expected to be completed in early 2025. The work is aimed at preserving the historical government building and judicial center of the county, which was built in 1875. […]
Read MoreMore Grant Funding for Geisinger
Geisinger has been chosen to receive grant funding for Paws to Reflect, an innovative program aimed at combating burnout and trauma in the nursing field. Paws to Reflect will connect nurses with therapy dogs and their handlers, as well as a peer support team, to provide real time relief and comfort in a safe environment. […]
Read MoreVeterans Trust Fund to Provide Local Benefits
14 Pennsylvania county veterans affairs offices will receive $200,000 in grants, and 34 charitable or veteran service organizations will receive $1.15 million in grants from the Veterans’ Trust Fund, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The Veterans’ Trust Fund is funded by generous Pennsylvanians who voluntarily make a $5 donation when […]
Read MoreWinter Storm Approaching
Get ready… forecasters say a pretty intense winter storm is most likely going to hit Pennsylvania early Thursday morning, and then stick around until mid-day on Friday. Travel conditions are expected to be at their worst tomorrow, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain depending upon just where you are. After all that, weather forecasters say […]
Read MoreGive the Gift of Life This Week
Right now, the Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region is in critical need of blood and platelet donations. Type O… the universal blood type… is critically needed. If you would like to give the gift of life, you have some opportunities coming up. To schedule an appointment, call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. If you missed […]
Read MoreAg Roundtable Today
PA CareerLink is partnering with area businesses and agencies to host an Agricultural Community Roundtable Session from 10:30 to noon today, at the Community Building in Port Royal. One of the main reasons for today’s meeting, is the fact that in Juniata County, roughly 80 percent of the economic industry is agriculture related. The session […]
Read MoreHelp is on the Way for Many
Help is on the way this holiday season, from the Community Cares 5 Dollar Fund. If you are struggling and need a bit of assistance with the holidays, food, heating, transportation, they are here to make your holidays a little less stressful, and a lot more joyful. You must be a Juniata County resident, and […]
Read MoreShop with A Cop
Thanks to the generosity of some local law enforcement officers, Christmas will come early for about 15 area children this year in Mifflin and Juniata Counties. It’s all due to the second annual Mifflin-Juniata County Shop with a Cop event, that will take place at Walmart in Lewistown on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania State Police at […]
Read MoreAg Roundtable Discussion Tuesday
PA CareerLink is partnering with area businesses and agencies to host an Agricultural Community Roundtable Session from 10:30 to noon Tuesday, at the Community Building in Port Royal. One of the main reasons for tomorrow’s meeting, is the fact that in Juniata County, roughly 80 percent of the economic industry is agriculture related. The session […]
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