Mifflin School Budget Passes
There will be no increase in taxes for residents of the Mifflin County School District for the 2022-23 fiscal year. On Thursday, School Directors approved a $94.54 million general fund budget…. unanimously…. with a real estate tax of 34.5215 mills for fiscal year 2022-23 on each $1,000 of the assessed home value. The board also […]
Read MoreHere Comes Wawa!
Sheetz… based in Altoona… has long had a strong foothold in central Pennsylvania, but now a major challenger is moving in. On Thursday, Wawa announced plans to build 40 new stores in central PA… part of a major expansion nationwide that includes hundreds of new stores over the past few years in many southern states. […]
Read MoreGive the Gift of Life
The American Red Cross reports about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day, making it extremely challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. If you donate […]
Read MoreFarm Market Vouchers Available
Fresh local fruits, veggies and other food items are available to low-income seniors and Women, Infants, and Children program recipients in Pennsylvania at various approved farmers’ markets. If you qualify, you can use vouchers from approved farmers at markets and farm stands between June and September. The program also helps support local farm families.
Read MoreSubstitute Teacher Facing Charges
A substitute teacher and track coach in Juniata County is accused of taking illicit images of teens at a party. According to prosecutors, 20 year old Peyton Harris of Mifflintown, a substitute teacher at Newport High School in Perry County and Juniata High School, has been charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography. Harris […]
Read MoreHeat Affects Dogs and PA Law Backs It Up
As summer begins to heat up, a reminder today that Pennsylvania has a law restricting just how long dogs can be tied up in extreme temperatures. It’s unlawful to have a pet tethered outdoors unless it’s provided with a sanitary shelter that keeps them dry and regulates their normal body temperature. Dogs should spend no […]
Read More50 Years Since Agnes
It was 50 years ago today when Hurricane Agnes ravaged much of the northeast, including the Juniata River Valley. While rain was predicted by the National Weather Service that week, no one was prepared for the devastating flooding in which Agnes dropped 12 inches of rain in Lewistown, and the Juniata River rose to 42.1 […]
Read MoreJuniata Woman Who Faked Covid Card to Be Sentenced in Federal Court
A Juniata County woman is waiting to learn what it will actually cost her after she made a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to avoid being quarantined. 55 year old Amy Leister pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to a charge of possessing or making an unauthorized identification card and insignia. Leister lost her job at […]
Read MoreJuniata Commissioners Meet
The Juniata County Commissioners held their regular weekly meeting Tuesday, when they approved a purchase of service agreement between Juniata County Children and Youth Services, the Juniata County Probation Department, New Outlook Academy, Professional Family Care Services and the Summit School. The commissioners also approved a salary increase for Jessica Rice, office manager for District […]
Read MoreMifflin County Man Facing Porn Charges
A man from Milroy is now facing child pornography charges stemming from an incident that occurred online last November. 30 year old Zachary Rogers was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police who say he admitted to exchanging images with a 14-year-old girl and attempted to set up a time and place to meet so the two […]
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