Blood Drive Today at Port Royal
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Port Royal Community Building today from noon to 5. It’s your chance today to give the gift of life and help save lives in the process. The drive will take place at 212 West 4th Street in Port Royal. Appointments can be scheduled in […]
Read MoreLewistown Egg Hunt Begins Today
Lewistown’s annual Downtown Discovery Easter Egg Hunt kicks off today. Kids ages 3 to 11 can search for 34 colorful cardboard eggs hidden in downtown businesses. The event encourages families to explore the community while competing for more than 50 prizes. Entry forms are available at the Historic Courthouse and participating businesses. The deadline to […]
Read MoreInmate Death Subject of New Lawsuit
A federal court has now taken up a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Richard Woods, an inmate at SCI Rockview, challenging the ruling of his 2023 death as a suicide. Woods was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder when he died in April 2023 from what authorities initially determined was a […]
Read MoreMifflin Commissioners Declare Proclamations
The Mifflin County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Thursday, and among the items they covered were three key proclamations. April 6-12 was declared National Library Week in honor of the Mifflin County Library’s reopening after remodeling. The Commissioners also recognized April as both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Local organizations […]
Read MorePA School Board Member Arrested for Assault
A Bellefonte Area School Board member is facing assault charges after allegedly striking his girlfriend during an argument. 58 year old Jack Bechdel II was arrested after he reportedly pushed the woman out of a moving vehicle and later struck her in the face during an incident that took place on Wednesday. Bechdel is now […]
Read MoreSwisher Announces A Run for Granville Supervisor
Lisa J. Swisher has announced her candidacy for Granville Township Supervisor. A lifelong Mifflin County resident, Swisher has 35 years of experience working with the township, including as Township Manager from 2001 to 2019. She has served on various local boards and is a certified Building Code Official. Swisher cites her extensive background in local […]
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