State Police Investigating ” Exposure ” in Lewistown
Pennsylvania State Police in Lewistown got a complaint Wednesday, about a man who was exposing himself near Juniata County Elementary School as people drove by. A 53-year-old woman told troopers the man was wearing a dark colored zip-up hoodie and blue jeans. The identity of the man remains a mystery and the investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreHershey Announces Expansion Plans
Hershey has announced plans to spend $90 million to expand its plant… in Mexico… a plan that Hershey claims will increase capacity there by 25%. Closer to home, The Hershey Company is also eyeing some expansion, with plans to build a huge 250,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in Derry Township on 55 acres it owns adjacent […]
Read MoreLittle League Suit
A Utah boy who suffered a serious head injury after falling from a bunk bed during last month’s Little League World Series in Williamsport has returned home from the hospital. Now, his family is suing the league and the company that made the bed. The lawsuit seeks more than $50,000 for the boy’s care, along […]
Read MoreCourt Realignment
The realignment of two of Mifflin County’s three magisterial district courts… which was approved last October… goes into effect on October 4th. It was brought about in an effort to balance case load between the three courts. It means effective October 4th, three boroughs and three townships will move from Judge Miller’s district to Judge […]
Read MoreA Day of Caring
Today is the Mifflin Juniata United Way’s 25th Annual Day of Caring… an annual United Way volunteer event that kicks off their campaign on the third Wednesday in September. United Way links teams with projects in the local area, and those teams spend a day working on-site on their project. For details on how you […]
Read MoreFarm to School Grants Deadline Approaching
The Farm to School Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. It is aimed at educating schoolchildren and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and to increase awareness of agriculture in the Commonwealth. The maximum grant award is $15,000. For details or to submit an application, visit www.agriculture.pa.gov. The […]
Read MoreLicense Updates Underway
PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing security features of driver licenses and identification cards. All driver license and photo centers will transition to the new products by mid-November. You can continue using your existing card until it’s up for renewal. Beginning May 3, 2023, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID […]
Read MoreSenate Race Tightening
EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY NOW HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA AND THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT REPUBLICAN NOMINEE DR. MEHMET OZ IS CLOSING THE GAP ON HIS DEMOCRATIC OPPONENT, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JOHN FETTERMAN….
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PA Man Caught Trying to Sell Baby Kangaroo on Facebook
A Pennsylvania man was caught selling a baby kangaroo for $5,000 on Facebook. The 6-month-old kangaroo is finally safe after it was rescued… found wrapped in a blanket, and stashed inside a closet of an Adams County home. The baby kangaroo will now be cared for at a properly licensed facility. The name of the […]
Read MoreBeaver Community Fair Celebrating 90+ Years
The Beaver Community Fair, which has celebrated the best of country living in Snyder County and surrounding areas for more than 90 years, is underway through this Saturday. Last year, it drew nearly 20,000 attendees and 150 livestock exhibitors. This year promises tractor pulls and nightly entertainment. Admission is $4 and kids 5 and under […]
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