Brown Township Holds Public Hearing
Brown Township Supervisors held the first public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant program on Monday. The township anticipates receiving around $94,000 in funding, which will support projects like infrastructure improvements, road reconstruction, and community center upgrades. Ideas discussed included a Reedsville Park pavilion and a walking trail from Reedsville to Derry Township Park. […]
Read MoreDerry Twp Supervisors Meet
Derry Township Supervisors held a public hearing Monday on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant. The program aims to fund projects that enhance local communities, with an estimated $128,000 in annual funding for the township. Projects supported by the funding include road improvements and infrastructure upgrades. Supervisors yesterday, also discussed bids for roadwork and approved […]
Read MoreEmbezzler Must Repay Millions
A former securities broker has been ordered to pay over $3 million in restitution for embezzling money from a Centre County business. John Jumper, who admitted to stealing from Snow Shoe Refractories’ pension fund, must pay $2 million in damages and an additional $1 million in interest. The ruling follows a February federal court decision […]
Read MorePA Gas Tax 3rd Highest in the Nation
Pending legislation in Harrisburg… if passed… would place new labels on all gas pumps, showing the federal and state tax rates on gasoline and diesel fuel. Supporters of the bill argue that consumers have a right to know how much of their money is going to gas taxes with every gallon purchased. Currently, the total […]
Read MoreSpring Job Fair Thursday
PA CareerLink® Mifflin County will host its Spring Job Fair this Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Juniata Valley YMCA in Burnham. Alex Reed has details…. <<Veterans get early access at 12:30. More than 30 local employers will be on site, offering jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, education, transportation, and more. Positions range from […]
Read MoreLewistown Council Accepts Bid
The Lewistown Borough Council has accepted a $25,111 bid for the old Central Hotel property, located across from Gus’s Pizza. The bid, placed by Zane Swanger, was chosen over a $10,600 offer from Steven Watson of Watson’s Optical. Swanger expressed a desire to prevent the property from becoming another eyesore. In other business at their […]
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