Vote for Your Favorite Teacher
Two teachers from the same school district in Juniata County are competing in the fifth round of Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. Stacie Trent of East Juniata Jr./Sr. High School and Angie Beward from Juniata Elementary are both vying for a grand prize that includes $25,000, a feature in the magazine, a trip to […]
Read MoreHolbrook Trial Expected to Last Through April 11
The trial of Brandon R. Holbrook, accused of murdering Washington, D.C. photographer Joseph Shymanski, began Monday in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Holbrook, from Reedsville, faces charges including first-degree murder. The prosecution outlined how Holbrook allegedly shot Shymanski and disposed of his body, with video evidence placing him near the crime scene. The trial is expected to […]
Read MoreMifflin Planning Commission Meets
At a recent Mifflin County Planning Committee meeting, subdivision and land development projects were discussed for several townships. Bratton, Brown, Menno, Burnham, and Oliver Townships all had proposals approved, including the creation of new residential lots and land development projects including a bank construction. The projects will move forward to respective municipalities for final approval. […]
Read MoreSingle Engine Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Field
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing in a Central Pennsylvania field near State College Wednesday morning. The aircraft, which took off from Virginia, had a pilot and one passenger aboard, both of whom were unharmed. The FAA confirmed the landing was due to a medical emergency, though further details are still pending. The plane, […]
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