Juniata County School District & Juniata County Education Association Meet on Terms
The Juniata County School District and the Juniata County Education Association have reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement that takes effect this July 1st and runs through June 30, 2030. The agreement, approved by the school board this week, aims to provide long-term stability for the district, easing planning and addressing challenges like staffing shortages. […]
Read MoreMifflin County Man Jailed on Weapons Charges
A Mifflin County man has been charged with attempting to illegally sell firearms to an undercover state trooper. 39 year old Shane Hall communicated with the trooper in January, offering two AR-style rifles and a 9mm pistol. Hall, a convicted felon, was prohibited from owning firearms. Authorities arrested him after meeting in Wyomissing, where they […]
Read MoreMifflin County Regional Police Release January Report
In January, the Mifflin County Regional Police Department handled 328 incident reports. Among them, officers investigated 16 theft and fraud cases and 28 motor vehicle accidents. They issued 33 traffic citations, 16 non-traffic citations, and made eight arrests for driving under the influence. The department serves Burnham Borough and the townships of Brown, Derry, and […]
Read MoreThon Week Recognized
Pennsylvania senators have introduced a resolution to designate February 17-23 as “THON Week,” recognizing Penn State students and supporters in their ongoing fight against pediatric cancer. THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, raises millions annually for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. This year’s 46-hour dance marathon runs this weekend at […]
Read MorePA County Underage Drinking Arrest Records Released
Underage drinking arrests in Pennsylvania hit their highest level since the pandemic in 2023, with 6,814 cases—up 12% from 2022 but still 30% below 2019 numbers. Centre County, home to Penn State, led the state with over 3,600 arrests between 2019 and 2023. Allegheny and Chester counties followed. In contrast, Forest and Cameron counties recorded […]
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