Rep. Hershey’s Bills Pass Committee Votes
Two of State Representative John Hershey’s bills passed committees last week, putting them on track for votes by the full House soon. House Bill 2087 would protect the personal privacy of donors to nonprofit organizations. House Bill 2411 requires a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is part of larger package of […]
Read MoreBargains Galore at Drug Task Force Auction
In York County, they held the semi-annual Drug Task Force auction on Monday, and about 30 cars, motorcycles and dirt bikes all hit the auction block and went to the highest bidder. Buyers who were there say some of the deals were pretty good too! All the vehicles sold yesterday had been confiscated during York […]
Read MoreGas Prices Continue Upward Spiral
While many Memorial Day travelers did their best to make the most of a difficult situation, gas prices continue to surge to new record highs. The average price of a gallon of regular nationally reached $4.61 per gallon as of Monday, according to the latest data from AAA. That’s about 52% higher than a year […]
Read MorePA Farm Market Vouchers Offered
Farm market vouchers for fresh – locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from Pennsylvania farmers are once again being offered to low-income seniors. It’s all part of the annual partnership with Pennsylvania’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Mifflin-Juniata Regional Services. Numerous voucher distribution events will take place at local senior centers in June. For […]
Read MorePA Tornado Confirmations
It’s now official… the National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two tornadoes touched down briefly in south-central Pennsylvania last week. They say one of the twisters damaged some buildings, but no injuries were reported. One touched down Friday just before noon in Franklin County, with peak winds of about 70 miles per hour. […]
Read MoreGrants Available for Military Vets
Veterans’ services, agricultural and other organizations can now apply for funding to deliver grants to military veterans for farm and related business start-ups and expansion. The money comes from the Pennsylvania Farm Bill and the Agriculture Business Development Center, which will fund up to three $100,000 grants to organizations which will in turn offer grants […]
Read MoreHuge Explosion Proves Deadly
A massive explosion has left at least four people dead in Pennsylvania, and several others are hospitalized. Authorities say the house explosion damaged multiple homes in Pottstown around 8 Thursday night. Two other people are still unaccounted for after the blast, which reportedly displaced about 60 people in all from their homes. The investigation into […]
Read MoreFunding Increase for Academy of Science and Tech
The Board of Directors of the Mifflin County School District met Thursday, and approved a new general fund budget for the Academy of Science and Technology. They decided that the school district’s share of the $5.6 million budget will be $4.53 million, marking a 110% increase from last year’s $2.28 Million. The board also congratulated […]
Read MoreLewistown Detours
PennDOT now says a Valley Street detour in Lewistown Borough will enter its second phase on Tuesday, May 31st. A municipal waterline project will mean the closure of Valley Street between Ort Valley Road and Walnut Street, along with detours for northbound and southbound traffic. The detours will be in place during daylight hours only […]
Read MoreGeisinger Offering Booster Doses
Following updated guidance from the CDC and the FDA, Geisinger is offering booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. If you’re unsure if your child qualifies for a booster or have other specific questions, contact your child’s pediatrician. More information is available at Geisinger.org.
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