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Big Sale Planned for Juniata Library

The Juniata County Library is gearing up for spring with a Giant Spring Bag Sale from April 15 to April 18. The Friends of the Juniata County Library are clearing out shelves of books, magazines, puzzles, and DVDs with prices at $7 per bag and $3 for puzzles. Memberships will also be sold at the […]

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One Vehicle Crash Sends One Person to Hospital

Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Juniata County early Tuesday morning. Mifflintown Hose Co. reported that units were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to Rt. 322 W near Locust Run in Walker Township. The vehicle, with only one occupant, was involved. The individual… who has not officially been identified… was […]

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Woman Claims She Was Strangled in Spring Mills

A woman in Spring Mills who was found walking along the roadside, told police that she had been strangled. The woman… whose name has not been released… identified 31 year old Austin Davidson as her attacker. She told police that Davidson shoved her into a bed during an argument, then held a jacket over her […]

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Juniata Schools Dismissing Early on Eclipse Day

The Juniata County School District has released information in advance of the solar eclipse that is coming on the afternoon of April 8th. The timing of the eclipse coincides with the usual dismissal times, posing a potential safety risk as students may inadvertently view the eclipse without proper precautions while leaving school or riding the […]

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Juniata Commissioners Cover A Lot of Ground

The Juniata County Commissioners are marking the 56th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, designating April 2024 as Fair Housing Month. This act prohibits discrimination in housing based on various factors. Additionally, the commissioners highlight Pennsylvania Safe Digging Month, urging excavators and homeowners to contact 8-1-1 before digging to prevent accidents and utility disruptions. In […]

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Mifflin Man Sentenced for 1995 Rape After Dna Evidence Nabs Him

In Centre County, a Mifflin County man, 52 year old Scott R. Williams, has been sentenced to 10 to 20 years behind bars for the rape and assault of a Penn State student that occurred in May 1995. The victim suffered severe injuries, including minor brain damage and fractures to her skull, face, and jaw. […]

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Training for Disaster

Over the weekend, Mifflin County High School served as the venue for a crucial Mass Casualty Incident training session, bringing together emergency responders from Juniata, Mifflin, and Centre Counties. Participants dedicated their weekend to enhancing their skills in handling disasters exceeding available healthcare resources. With scenarios ranging from building collapses to mass shootings, responders learned […]

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Sheetz Hiring Event Tomorrow

A reminder again today about a big hiring event that is happening tomorrow… With plans to hire nearly 800 new employees, Sheetz will conduct on-the-spot interviews at all 300+ PA locations on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prospective candidates must apply online beforehand at www.jobs.sheetz.com and then check in at the cash register […]

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Sheetz is Hiring!

Sheetz is gearing up for a massive hiring event across its Pennsylvania stores. With plans to hire nearly 800 new employees, Sheetz will conduct on-the-spot interviews at all 300+ PA locations on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prospective candidates must apply online beforehand at www.jobs.sheetz.com and then check in at the cash register […]

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Coaching Changes Announced

Changes are underway for high school basketball programs in Juniata County. The school board has accepted the resignations of the head coaches for both East Juniata and Juniata High School varsity girls’ basketball teams. Additionally, new volunteer baseball coaches have been approved for East Juniata High School.

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