Centre County Man Electrocuted in Tuesday Night Storm
A 22-year-old man was killed by electrocution in Centre County during Tuesday night’s severe storms. It happened around 7:17pm in State College, when the man, whose identity has not been released, came into contact with an active electric current while attempting to extinguish a mulch fire. Emergency responders rushed in to help, but the man […]
Read MoreKrise Transportation Lays Off 70 Mifflin County Employees
Krise Transportation, a school bus transportation company based in Punxsutawney, will lay off 70 employees in Mifflin County by the end of June. Fifty of those layoffs will affect workers at the Lewistown location, with 20 others at the Milroy site. The company currently services 30 school districts across Pennsylvania. Despite the layoffs however, Krise […]
Read MoreMifflin Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year
The Mifflin County School District is celebrating as Miss Ashlie J. Crosson has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. A recognized educator for her excellence in teaching, Miss Crosson was selected from 57 top teachers nationwide after being named Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year in 2024. Beginning this summer, she will serve […]
Read MoreAnother PennDot Work Zone Highlighted
PennDOT has announced the closure of the left (passing) lane on the Route 322 bridge over Kish Creek and West Railroad Street, just east of the Reedsville-Belleville exit in Mifflin County. The closure, which began on Tuesday, is necessary for repairs to a fault in the concrete bridge decking. The work is expected to last […]
Read MoreSpring Mills Convicted Pervert to Do 30-60 Years in Prison
A Spring Mills man has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in state prison for the repeated molestation of a young girl. Vladimir Slavskiy was convicted earlier this year on multiple charges, including three counts of child rape and one count of statutory rape. The abuse occurred over a five-year period, beginning when the […]
Read MoreBig Lots Making Comeback
Big Lots is making a strong return in Pennsylvania this May, with 13 stores reopening across the state. The retail chain, now under new ownership after emerging from bankruptcy, plans to open a total of 132 stores nationwide. The first wave begins May 1, with another set opening on May 15. The revamped stores are […]
Read MoreHuntingdon Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
Two people were arrested in Huntingdon over the weekend following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of nearly $3,000 worth of drugs. Police pulled over a white Mitsubishi on Mifflin Street early Sunday morning, with 27-year-old Brinelle Stanley of Harrisburg behind the wheel and 23-year-old Desiree Sorensen of Huntingdon in the passenger seat. […]
Read MoreKetchem Announces Run for School Board
R. Brian Ketchem has officially announced his candidacy for the Mifflin County School District’s Board of Directors. Here’s Alex Reed… <<A moderate Republican and father of three, Ketchem holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development. With a focus on strong schools and responsible leadership, he aims to support teachers, elevate parent voices, and ensure […]
Read MoreService Dog Denial Costs Centre County Business
A Vietnam War veteran from Centre County has been awarded $25,000 after a now-closed Nittany Mall business, K n B’s Inflatables, denied him entry witah his service dog in February 2022. Christopher C. Taylor, who has PTSD, was turned away despite offering proof that his dog, Zeke, was a service animal. U.S. District Judge Julia […]
Read MoreSeven Mountains Media Mac N Cheese Fest Draws Hundreds
Mifflin County’s Chef K brought home half the hardware from yesterday’s first-ever Seven Mountains Media Mac n Cheese Fest in State College. Kravings By K and Solid Gold Concessions won the People’s Choice and Cheesiest awards. Kathryn’s won Most Like Mom’s and Alloy Kitchen took home Most Original honors. More than 700 people attended the […]
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