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State awards $7.3M to schools for fresh produce program

Local News September 27, 2026

HARRISBURG — Nearly 250 Pennsylvania schools will share more than $7.3 million in federal funding to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced. The funding was awarded to 249 schools in 29 counties through the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is intended to increase students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables and encourage healthier diets. “Providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables impacts growth, development, and achievement not just for individuals, but for entire ...

Controversial health regulations dropped, for now

Local News September 27, 2026

(The Center Square) – New regulations that critics said would give the state Department of Health power to enter private homes without a warrant were withdrawn late Friday. The news comes just days after the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s public comment period for the 502-page proposal ended. In a letter to IRRC – the commission’s acronym – Secretary of Health Debra Bogen asked for the rulemaking to be withdrawn, saying, “the Department intends to make further revisions to the proposed rulemaking and resubmit it as a new proposed rulemaking at a future ...

As Shapiro pumps money into downballot Democrats, Republicans lean on Jeff Yass

Local News September 27, 2026

HARRISBURG — As Democrat Josh Shapiro continues to massively outraise his Republican gubernatorial opponent, he’s using some of that haul on more than just his own reelection. The latest campaign finance reports show the governor gave more than $5.6 million to the state Democratic ...

Maker Faire Happy Valley returns with expanded weekend

Local News September 27, 2026

BELLEFONTE — Maker Faire Happy Valley will return Oct. 3-4 with an expanded lineup of makers, demonstrations and hands-on activities at Axemann Brewery and Titan Hollow in Bellefonte. Following its debut in 2025, the free, family-friendly event will bring together artists, inventors, engineers, hobbyists and other makers from Central Pennsylvania and beyond. “Maker Faire is a celebration of what happens when people are curious enough to ask ‘what if?’ and brave enough to try,” said Michele Crowl, executive director of Discovery Space and The Rivet. “We saw that spirit come ...

Calendar

Local News September 27, 2026

Reserve Now: •Employer workplace seminar — 8:30 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, PA CareerLink Mifflin County, 6395 Rte. 103 N., MCIDC Plaza, Building 58, Lewistown. Topics: Managing AI and Navigating Transgender Issues in the Workplace. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Presentation 9 a.m. $40 per person. Make check payable to J/V EAC and bring to seminar. Pay at the door only. Turkey dinner provided. Registration required. To register or for information, contact Margaret Winters at mwint1@verizon.net or call (717) 248-9849. Sponsored by Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council. Monday, Sept. ...

Huskies march to first-place finish

Local News September 27, 2026

SHAMOKIN — The Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies didn’t just return to competition Saturday — they came back in full stride, proving that last year’s championship momentum is alive and well. Fresh off their 2025 Tournament of Bands Group 3A Atlantic Coast Championship, where ...