National Weather Service Redefines Cold Terms
The National Weather Service is updating its cold weather alerts ahead of winter. The agency announced that instead of multiple advisories, there will now be two main alerts: a “Cold Weather Advisory” and “Extreme Cold Watches/Warnings.” The streamlining aims to reduce confusion and make it easier for people to understand the severity of weather conditions. […]
Read MoreWork Continues on Route 522
PennDOT is reminding drivers to stay cautious as crews continue work on Route 522 in Mifflin County. The $6.2 million project spans five miles through Lewistown Borough and nearby townships, addressing drainage issues, improving the road surface, and preserving multiple bridges. This week, contractors are busy adjusting mailboxes to meet height requirements, with plans to […]
Read More“bold” Atm Theft Under Investigation
State police are investigating a bold ATM theft that happened early Tuesday morning. Investigators say it was just before 2am Tuesday, when the suspects used a stolen Ford F-450 truck and a skid loader to rip an ATM loose from a Truist Bank branch in York County. Authorities say the suspects had stolen the truck […]
Read MoreWednesday Fire in Lewistown Ruled Accidental
A fire broke out Wednesday morning around 9:30 at an unoccupied building in the Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation plaza on Route 103 North in Lewistown. It was sparked accidentally by a local scrap dealer while cutting out scrap metal. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. The fire damaged the building’s roof and an electrical panel before […]
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