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Winter blast
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Smith sentenced to life for murder
February 9, 2012 MIFFLINTOWN - A woman convicted of first degree murder for killing her son-in-law was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday. President Judge Kathy A. more »»
Local officials comprise mixed bag of reactions
February 8, 2012 HARRISBURG — Governor Tom Corbett unveiled his proposed 2012-2013 budget on Tuesday during a joint session of the Pennsylvania Legislature. Corbett’s $27. more »»
Local doctor seeks position on PSU Board of Trustees
February 8, 2012 LEWISTOWN — The termination of former football coach Joe Paterno has a Lewistown resident irate and ready to seek membership as an alumni member of the Penn State Board of Trustees. Dr. Edward H. more »»
Schools awarded grant money
February 8, 2012 MOUNT UNION — The Mount Union Area School District has received a $614,223 grant to provide after-school help to struggling elementary school children, according to a press release from the... more »»
Felmlee to seek seat in Pa. House
February 7, 2012 LEWISTOWN — James “Jim” Felmlee, of Lewistown, has announced he is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 82nd Legislative District, according to a press release issued Monday by the... more »»
Area man adapts book into movie
February 7, 2012 MIFFLINTOWN — In 1998, the Juniata County Historical Society published Marian Mertz’s book about a gruesome murder committed in 1900 in Juniata County. more »»
Kindergarten registration begins at local schools
February 7, 2012 MIFFLINTOWN — Area school districts are taking kindergarten registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Kindergarten registration is open to any child who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. more »»
J.C. Blair Wound Healing Center celebrates 10 years
February 7, 2012 HUNTINGDON — The Wound Healing Center at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of free events for the communit. more »»
Sewer rates to increase in July
February 7, 2012 YEAGERTOWN — Derry Township Supervisors authorized the recommended sewer rate increase Monday evening during the township’s regular monthly meeting. more »»
Council passes plan to raise sewer fees, change billing
February 7, 2012 BURNHAM — The council passed a motion to raise sewer rates and begin to bill residents monthly Monday at the Burnham Borough Council meeting. more »»
Police: Man arrested hours after release
February 7, 2012 LEWISTOWN — A 34-year-old Lewistown man was arrested Friday for a series of crimes committed just hours after his release from the Mifflin County Correctional Facility, Lewistown Police Department... more »»
Legislator campaigns for auditor general
February 6, 2012 PORT ROYAL — Current state representative and state auditor general candidate Eugene DePasquale spoke to a group of about 100 people Saturday night at the Democratic Round Up, hosted by the Juniata... more »»
Smith found guilty of murder
February 4, 2012 MIFFLINTOWN — Brenda S. Smith didn’t move, didn’t make a noise and showed no emotion when a jury convicted her of first degree murder. Smith shot and killed her son-in-law, Michael J. more »»
Local woman seeks to win crown at regional event
February 4, 2012 LEWISTOWN — There’s an extra special reason for Juniata Valley residents to be excited about this year’s Miss Central Pennsylvania Pageant. more »»
Area girl to compete in Outstanding Teen pageant
February 4, 2012 LEWISTOWN — While there’s one local contestant participating in the Miss Central Pennsylvania pageant, there’s also one local contestant participating in the Miss Central Pennsylvania Outstanding... more »»
Mifflintown man dies in Virginia crash
February 4, 2012 BUCHANAN, Va. — A Mifflintown man died when the tractor-trailer he was driving careened off Interstate 81 in Botetourt County, Va., about 2 a.m. more »»
Lewistown Hospital to receive ‘Pink Zone’ funds
February 4, 2012 LEWISTOWN — No matter the time of year, those who have been touched by breast cancer are always wearing a little bit of pink, whether it’s displayed on their clothes or locked deep within their... more »»
Mountain music
February 4, 2012 NEWPORT — Dr. George Orthey loves the autoharp. Orthey is a 79 year-old retired veterinarian with the United States Army. The Perry County man can’t hear a thing without his hearing aids. more »» |
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Words are what I doMisled by the search for truth January 7, 2012 Here's one from the Department of Redundancy Department … “Hey, Joe, where are you AT?” Oh, but that one does bother me, and not just for the reason that the word “at” is simply not... more » Latest Blogs |