Ramping Up the Bag Collection
The Mifflin County Junior High plastic bag collection shifts into high gear today and tomorrow, with collection efforts happening right at the school. The school’s Community Service Club is collecting all kinds of plastic bags to recycle into a bench for the school’s courtyard. Club Advisor Madison Holland says the effort to gather 1,000 pounds […]
Read MoreIt’s Gonna Get Noisy Soon
Millions of cicadas are set to emerge this spring in Pennsylvania as part of the Brood 14 cicada population. After 17 years underground, these red-eyed insects will make their appearance across most of the state. The emergence is expected to begin around the end of this month or early May when soil temperatures hit 64 […]
Read MoreMarijuana Negotiations Happening Again in Harrisburg
Negotiations over Pennsylvania’s state budget continue, with marijuana legalization a key topic. Governor Josh Shapiro and lawmakers from both parties support including it in the budget. Proposed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis include creation of a regulated market to improve public safety. Supporters argue the move could generate up to 30,000 jobs, while opponents raise […]
Read MorePennDot Busy This Week
PennDOT has announced plans for maintenance work across Mifflin County this week. Bridge maintenance will occur on Ferguson Valley Road today through Wednesday, John Street on Thursday, and Ferguson Valley Road on Friday. There will be minimal traffic impact, but drivers should still exercise caution around those work zones. Crack sealing on Back Mountain Road […]
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