Book Freebie Coming to Mifflintown
- Ed Histed
- May 5, 2025
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
- Ed Histed
- May 5, 2025
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
- Ed Histed
- May 5, 2025
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
- Ed Histed
- May 5, 2025
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 […]
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