PennDot to Continue Surface Treatments in Juniata County Next Week
PennDOT crews will resume surface treatment work in Juniata County starting Tuesday, May 27, after a holiday break Monday. The “oil and chip” process helps protect roads by sealing the surface to prevent water damage and improve traction. Work is planned through Friday on a long list of area roads, with flaggers managing traffic during […]
Read MoreGeisinger Lewistown Hospital Earns Straight A for Patient Safety
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has received a “straight A” rating from the Leapfrog Group for the fifth consecutive grading cycle, placing it among the top 12% of hospitals nationwide. The independent nonprofit assessed hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents, infections, and injuries. Only 347 hospitals across the country earned this distinction in the […]
Read MorePolice – Harrisburg Woman Using Snapchat During Fatal Crash That Killed Teen
A 24 year old Harrisburg woman is facing felony charges after police say she was using Snapchat when she struck and killed a 16 year old in Lancaster County. Investigators say Mikayla Mustard hit Curtis Groff while he was weed-whacking along West Sun Hill Road last May, then left the scene. She later returned, telling […]
Read MoreRite Aid to Close 69 Stores in Pennsylvania Amid Bankruptcy Winding Down
Rite Aid announced plans to close 95 stores nationwide as it continues its bankruptcy process, with Pennsylvania leading closures at 69 locations. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023, has been shutting hundreds of stores while transferring prescription files to competitors like CVS and Walgreens. Liquidation sales are underway […]
Read MoreDerry Township Honors Ems Week with Proclamation, Open House
Derry Township officials declared May 18-24 as EMS week, honoring Pat Shoop of FAME EMS. To mark the occasion, FAME is hosting an open house today from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring apparatus displays and food from Solid Gold Concessions. At this week’s township meeting, officials also announced the completion of Kish Park’s playground construction […]
Read MoreMchs Moves Graduation Location Due to Sports Facility Delays
The Mifflin County High School graduation ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. next Wednesday, May 28, will be held at Mitchell Field instead of the newly constructed outdoor venue. Delays in the Multi-Sports Facilities Project mean the home bleachers at Kish Bank Field don’t meet current safety standards. Project managers say a gap behind the bleachers […]
Read MoreElection Officials Discouraged By Low Voter Turnout in Mifflin and Juniata Counties
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal primary elections hit historic lows in Mifflin and Juniata counties, with only about 25% of registered voters participating. Election directors said the turnout, though higher than some Pennsylvania counties, remains troubling and reflects ongoing voter apathy for local races. Both counties processed results smoothly, with Juniata finishing counting by 9:15 […]
Read MoreDerry Township Honors Ems Week with Proclamation, Open House
Derry Township officials declared May 18-24 as EMS week, honoring Pat Shoop of FAME EMS. To mark the occasion, FAME is hosting an open house Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring apparatus displays and food from Solid Gold Concessions. At Monday’s meeting, officials also announced the completion of Kish Park’s playground construction and approved […]
Read MorePowell Takes Lead in Juniata County Magisterial Judge Primary
Tracy Powell is leading the Republican race for Magisterial District Judge 41-3-01 in Juniata County, with 787 votes to Tara L. Ebright Swartz’s 533, according to unofficial results. Both candidates cross-filed, and Powell also leads on the Democratic ballot with 201 votes compared to Swartz’s 148. Voter turnout in Juniata County was about 24.45%, with […]
Read MoreCramer Leads Republican Race for Mifflin County Sheriff
Douglas S. Cramer took the lead over Martin Bubb in Tuesday’s Republican primary for Mifflin County sheriff. Out of 5,042 ballots cast, Cramer received 2,610 votes, while Bubb earned 2,430. No Democrat filed for sheriff, though there were 369 write-in votes. In the Magisterial District Judge race, Republican Eric S. Ettinger led with 1,272 votes, […]
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