Brown Township Meeting Notes
The Brown Township Board of Supervisors adopted two new proclamations on Monday evening, aligning with Mifflin County’s initiatives. May 2025 has been declared Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, urging drivers to stay alert for motorcycles at intersections and during lane changes. The board also approved the 2025 EMS Week Proclamation, recognizing the vital contributions of […]
Read MoreOngoing Improvements at Kish Park
Derry Township officials met Monday to discuss updates on the ongoing improvements at Kish Park. It was learned that the playground and restroom areas are set for completion by the end of this month. New features include a Youth Lot for older kids and a Tot Lot for younger children, along with ADA-compliant parking and […]
Read MoreLewistown Council Meets
Lewistown Borough Council held a public hearing Monday to start planning for this year’s Community Development Block Grant funds. Last year’s allotment was nearly $143,000, and officials expect about the same this time. Ideas on the table include new breathing gear for firefighters, fixing up Rec Park, and addressing blighted properties. Council also reviewed finances, […]
Read MoreRaystown Dam Maintenance Planned
Raystown Lake’s downstream area will be temporarily closed from May 15 to May 23 as part of a scheduled dam maintenance. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting repairs on the mechanical equipment, which dates back to the 1970s. The closure will block boat traffic near mile marker 1, but the rest of the […]
Read MoreBook Freebie Coming to Mifflintown
In Mifflintown, the Friends of the Juniata County Library are giving away free books—no strings attached. The one-day event runs Monday, May 19, from 9 to 5 at the library’s Virginia Swartz Community Room. Thousands of adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction titles will be up for grabs, along with magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, and […]
Read MoreRemembering Lost State Troopers
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police gathered Friday to honor Trooper Jacques Rougeau and 103 other fallen troopers during a memorial service marking the PSP’s 120th anniversary. Rougeau, who was killed in June 2023 while responding to an active shooter, was remembered for his bravery. The service included the reading of the names […]
Read MoreSNAP Replacement Deadline Approaching
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients in western and central Pennsylvania to apply for replacement benefits if their food was spoiled during last week’s power outages caused by storms. Affected individuals can request replacement benefits through their local County Assistance Office by Friday, May 9. The state has also requested a […]
Read MorePennDot Updates Mifflin Schedule
Drivers in Mifflin County can expect lane restrictions and flaggers on the roads this week as PennDOT rolls out multiple maintenance projects starting today. Crews will be cleaning and repairing bridges along Route 103, Route 322, and John Street, with single-lane closures and daytime flagging. Pipe replacement and cleaning are set for Green Avenue and […]
Read MorePennDot Released Crash Stats
PennDOT says highway deaths dropped in Pennsylvania last year, falling to 1,127 in 2024—that’s 82 fewer than in 2023 and the second-lowest total since records began in 1928. Fatal crashes involving impaired drivers and lane departures both declined, while intersection-related deaths went up. The state’s investing hundreds of millions in federal and state funds to […]
Read MoreLong to Run for Tax Collector
Lynda S. Long announced her candidacy for Lewistown Borough tax collector in the May primary election. Long claims that past issues with inconsistent office hours and the office’s relocation from Borough Hall created difficulties for taxpayers. She pledged to maintain regular office hours and be accessible to both taxpayers and attorneys for receipts and certificates. […]
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