Library closed for Independence Day

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County Library in Lewistown and Kish Library in Belleville will be closed on Saturday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, July 6. Hours and closings are available on the website at www.mifflincountylibrary.org. Bookdrops are open 24/7.

Speed display board installed

HOWARD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has installed a radar-controlled speed display board along Route 26 in Howard Township, Centre County, to encourage motorists to slow down.

The board faces northbound traffic on the bridge between Hillcrest and Mill streets, where the posted speed limit is 25 mph. Using radar, the sign detects the speed of approaching vehicles and displays it to drivers.

PennDOT said the board will remain in place for four to six weeks.

According to the agency, aggressive driving — including speeding, running stop signs or red lights, illegal passing and tailgating — was a factor in 61% of crashes in Centre County in 2025.

Fish-for-Free Day on July 4

HARRISBURG — Saturday, July 4 is a Fish-for-Free Day in Pennsylvania. While residents and non-residents are not required to have a fishing license to go fishing, all seasons, sizes and creel limits still apply. Pennsylvania holds two Fish-for-Free Days each year, on Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July, when families and friends are already gathered for parties and picnics, oftentimes near the water. For those who wish to enjoy fishing beyond the Fish-for-Free Day, a fishing license can be purchased at FishandBoat.com.