Bridge Project Begins Monday
PennDOT will begin a bridge replacement project in Mifflin County, on Monday. The bridge, located southwest of Wagner, spans Jack’s Creek and will be totally replaced. To start, the contractor will close the southbound shoulder while building a temporary bridge, though the southbound lane will remain open. The project, coming in at $2.9 million, aims […]
Read MoreCabinetworks Auction Scheduled
Equipment from the shuttered Cabinetworks plant in Thompsontown is heading to auction. More than 2,000 lots, including CNC routers, edge banding machines, and precision saws, will be up for bid from March 18 to March 21. Bidding starts at 9am Pacific each day, with registration available online at www.hollandindustrialgroup.com. MachineryMax Group, handling the auction, says […]
Read MoreGeisinger Ramps Up Security
Geisinger Health is adding a private police officer program to its security team, aiming to enhance safety for patients, staff, and visitors. This month, 10 new officers were sworn in, bringing the total to 13, who will soon begin patrolling Geisinger facilities. The officers, approved by the courts, have law enforcement experience and are equipped […]
Read MoreHazardous Waste Disposal Event Set for March 15
Mifflin County residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste at a free drive-thru event on Saturday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Mifflin County Waste Authority is hosting its third annual household hazardous waste collection that day at 87 Landfill Road. Residents must register online before the event. Accepted items include pesticides, antifreeze, […]
Read MoreHuntingdon County Man Jailed
A Huntingdon County man is behind bars after allegedly threatening another man’s life while armed with a large kitchen knife. State police say 34-year-old Carl Bilger Jr. tried to force his way into a home on Sugar Street in Mapleton Depot late Sunday night. When troopers arrived, they found Bilger in the yard with blood […]
Read MoreMifflin Library Reopens Monday
The grand reopening of the Mifflin County Library is set for Monday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am. Come on in Monday morning and let the staff take your photo with your library card… if you have one. If not, it will be the perfect time to get one! The renovations are over and […]
Read MoreHuntingdon Couple Plead Not Guilty in Child Death Case
In Huntingdon County, Kathleen Kuhns-Stains and Gregory Stains pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment after their toddler drowned in a pool in 2023. The couple, with a history of neglect reports, requested a jury trial. Gregory claims he was out of town during the incident, while evidence suggests Kathleen was […]
Read MoreCourt Rules in Favor of State Police
A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that 69-year-old Carl Rodgers can’t sue state police for arresting him in the 1983 cold-case murder of his wife, Debra. Rodgers spent over a year in Perry County Prison before being acquitted. The court’s decision last week upholds police immunity, ending his bid to seek damages for the ordeal tied […]
Read MoreProposed Prison Closures Spark Public Forums
Central Pennsylvania residents can voice their concerns over the proposed closures of SCI Rockview prison and Quehanna Boot Camp at five upcoming public forums. The closures, suggested in Governor Shapiro’s budget to save costs, threaten over 900 local jobs. The aim of the forums is to gather community input , with sessions starting March 21st […]
Read MoreJuniata County to Benefit From $1.1m in Grants
Juniata County is set to receive $1.1 million in multimodal transportation grants for three key infrastructure projects. Susquehanna Township will get $350,000 to repair Old Trail Road, a critical route for vehicles, Amish buggies, and local businesses. Fayette Township will receive $800,000 for a new connector road, improving traffic flow and safety. The projects are […]
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