Additional Funding Sought for Mifflin-juniata Area Agency on Aging
Juniata County Commissioners met on Tuesday, and signed a letter supporting the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging’s request for additional funding. With rising food and gas prices, the agency’s director, Chelsea Reed, urged lawmakers to pass a supplemental budget bill to sustain essential services for seniors. The agency serves 600 people in Juniata County, offering […]
Read MoreHuntingdon Woman Accused of Burglary & Theft
A Huntingdon woman has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local bed and breakfast. 34 year old Katelyn Ringley now faces multiple charges including burglary and theft. The arrest followed a break-in reported on August 31. Police identified Ringley after security footage and images were shared on social media. Weis Markets security […]
Read MoreRed Cross Urges Blood Donations
Today is National Blood Donation Day, and the American Red Cross is urging Pennsylvanians to donate blood. The day was proclaimed to encourage donations, especially just after the Labor Day holiday when donations often drop. The national effort is aimed at ensuring that there is a steady blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, […]
Read MoreBig Drug Bust in Centre County
A State College man faces multiple felony charges after a drug bust by the Centre County Drug Task Force. 63-year-old Mark Hackett is accused of conspiracy to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance, among other charges. The investigation began in August 2023 when an informant identified him as a crystal […]
Read MoreTire Recycling Offered
Juniata, Mifflin, Huntingdon, and Perry counties are teaming up to reduce landfill waste through the Tire Recycling Challenge. If you reside in any one of these four counties, you recycle old tires at the Juniata County Fairgrounds in Port Royal for a reduced fee. The initiative aims to repurpose the tires into products like rubber […]
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