Penn State Renames Beaver Stadium
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium now has an official sponsor. The Board of Trustees voted 22-8 to rename it “West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.” The decision comes as Penn State works on a $700 million renovation project, expected to be completed by 2027. Athletic Director Pat Kraft says the stadium’s capacity won’t change, and […]
Read MoreHere Comes A Big Chicken
If you have yet to visit one of these restaurants that are popping up across the state, now you will have a chance to do so a little closer to home. A new Big Chicken location is coming to downtown State College. Founded by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, the fast-casual restaurant will serve a variety […]
Read MoreDerry Township Initiates Burn Ban
Because of the dry conditions and danger of fire, a burn ban is in effect in Derry Township until further notice. For additional details, contact the Derry Township Office at 717-248-8151 or stop in at 73 Reserve Lane in Lewistown. You can also get the current status of the burn ban online at derrytwp.info
Read MoreState Police Investigating Big Fraud
Another fraud warning today from Pennsylvania State Police. They say a couple from Pennsylvania fell victim to a scam involving fraudsters posing as a lawyer and a relative. The scammers contacted the couple on February 21, claiming their grandson had been injured in a crash. They convinced the couple to hand over $9,500 in cash, […]
Read MoreDon’t Worry About Medicaid
Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, spoke out yesterday, defending GOP Medicaid cuts, reassuring that those “legitimately” enrolled in the program will not lose any of their coverage. His comments came in response to concerns over proposed changes in the state budget. Perry emphasized that individuals meeting the requirements will remain fully covered despite the cuts.
Read MoreRead-a-thon Wrap – Up
The Friends of the Juniata County Library wrapped up their annual Read-A-Thon, raising $4,600 to purchase new books. Rosalita Leonard took top honors in the adult category, while Logan Diem won the junior division after reading 44 books. Young readers also participated, with Vanessa Wiles winning in the early childhood category. Special prizes, including Amazon […]
Read MoreMifflin High Students Get A Day Off Due to Solar Outage
Students at Mifflin County High School are back in class today after a power outage forced them to stay home Monday. District officials say the issue stemmed from a blown fuse connecting the school’s solar field to the main grid. A team from Williamsport was called in to assess the damage and restore power by […]
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