Brown Township Supervisors Meet
Brown Township Supervisors met on Monday, and noted that Supervisor Jim Peachey has passed away, leaving a vacant seat on the board. Now, there is just 30 days to appoint a replacement. At Monday’s meeting, the board also addressed road maintenance struggles after recent storms, citing truck breakdowns and heavy snow removal efforts. Other topics […]
Read MoreFirst Responders Getting Grant Money
First responders in the Juniata River Valley are receiving more than $460,000 in state grant funding to support fire and EMS services. Officials say the money will help with equipment, training, and operational costs as departments face increasing demands. Multiple fire companies and ambulance services in Juniata and Mifflin counties are among the recipients. Lawmakers […]
Read MoreKennel Operator Charged with Animal Cruelty
A kennel operator in Centre County is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities say they found seven dogs with severe neck wounds from embedded electric bark collars. Steve Swarey was charged with seven counts of cruelty to animals after a humane society officer responded to a report of possible mistreatment at Swarey’s kennels, where they […]
Read MoreMifflin Library Set to Reopen March 3
The grand reopening of the Mifflin County Library is set for Monday, March 3rd. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am that day. Come on in 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 […]
Read MorePA Casino Winner Gets Bad News
Talk about bad luck! A Pennsylvania man thought he hit it big with a $57,000 jackpot at Parx Casino in Bensalem, but he won’t see a dime. State Police say the 46-year-old had voluntarily banned himself for life from gambling in Pennsylvania. The state’s self-exclusion program blocks problem gamblers from casinos and online betting. Because […]
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