More Changes May Be Coming for Deer Season
Pennsylvania lawmakers are now pushing to move the deer season opener back to the Monday after Thanksgiving. A proposal aims to reverse the 2019 decision, which shifted the opening day to the Saturday of that weekend. Critics argue the Saturday opener negatively impacted local economies and family traditions. A survey found 60% of hunters favored […]
Read MoreDerry Township Meeting Notes
Derry Township officials held their regular meeting, and they approved a project to install new fencing at the local soccer field along Ferguson Valley Road. The Mifflin County School District is providing the recycled wire fencing, with installation handled by Russler Fencing Company. The cost was already budgeted. Meanwhile in other business, discussions continue about […]
Read MoreFast Growth for New Amish Community
A new Amish community in Mifflin County is quickly growing, bringing traditional craftsmanship and small businesses to our area. The settlement, which started with a few families in early 2024, now has over 20 households. Local businesses like Peaceful Valley Furniture and Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop have become popular, drawing both residents and visitors. The Amish […]
Read MorePenn State Juggling Finances
Penn State has announced further budget cuts for its Commonwealth campuses, reducing funding by nearly $25 million, for fiscal years 2026-27. This follows last year’s 14% cut and comes amid national trends of declining enrollment in higher education. Meanwhile, University Park will receive a 3.6% funding increase. Penn State now warns that campus closures could […]
Read MoreSpaghetti Dinner Planned for Friday to Raise Money for Fire Vics
No need to cook at home this Friday evening… That’s because the Culinary students at the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology are hosting a spaghetti dinner Friday to help victims of that recent fire that displaced 10 families in Juniata Terrace. For just a $10 donation, your meal will include spaghetti with meat […]
Read MoreMifflin County High School’s Big Valley Ffa Chapter Gets Jackets
Several students from Mifflin County High School’s Big Valley FFA chapter received their official FFA jackets at the Pennsylvania FFA Mid-Winter Convention during this year’s Farm Show in Harrisburg. The jackets, sponsored by local supporters, symbolize the beginning of each member’s FFA journey. The tradition helps connect students to the organization’s 15,000 members across Pennsylvania […]
Read MoreAre You Owed Money??
Thousands of Pennsylvanians will soon receive unclaimed property checks through the state’s new Money Match program. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says more than 8,000 residents will get letters this week, with checks arriving in about 45 days—no forms or paperwork needed. The program, aimed at returning unclaimed funds like old paychecks and insurance payments, covers […]
Read MoreSign on School Bus Causes Controversy
A sign posted on a school bus in the Juniata County School District sparked controversy. The sign said “Out of respect to English-only students, there will be no speaking Spanish on this bus.” Rohrer Bus condemned the sign and launched an investigation, for now suspending the driver involved.
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