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MIFFLINTOWN -- Election Day is right around the corner and Juniata County Election Director Eva Weyrich wanted to provide the community with some updates and important dates to keep in mind as we get closer to the big day.
Weyrich was happy to announce that on Sept. 25, the board of elections held a ceremony to induct 30 voters into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. All inductees have voted in 50 consecutive general elections in order to qualify.
"Thirty is a significant number for our small county," said Weyrich.
More recently, the Elections Systems Software company was in the elections office to conduct accuracy testing on the voting equipment and Weyrich assured the commissioners that everything looked great and they are ready to go for election day
Weyrich also shared that there are currently 14,087 registered voters in Juniata County, and 1,010 ballots have already been issued. So, a total of 46 have been returned.
Monday, Oct. 19, is the last day to register to vote with Oct. 27 being the last day to apply for mail-in or absentee ballot until 5 p.m. Weyrich noted that only the elections office will be open until 5 p.m. that day.
Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by the election office at the courthouse by 8 p.m. in order to be counted.
Polling places were approved by the commissioners:
Beale Township Fire Co. Social Hall, 2051 Cider Press Rd, Port Royal
Delaware Township Municipal Building, 815 Quarry Road, McAlisterville
Fayette Fire Co. Hall, 461 Main St., McAlisterville
River Church Community Room - 105 CJEMS Lane, Mifflintown
Turkey Valley UM Church, 13606 Route 235 Millerstown
Lack Township Municipal Building, 3030 Berry Ridge Road, East Waterford
Mifflin Borough Building, 106 Tuscarora St., Mifflin
Mifflintown Borough Building, 100 Cross St., Mifflintown
Milford Township Building, 10596 Licking Creek Road, Mifflintown
Richfield Community Center, 7007 Heister Valley Road, Richfield
Port Royal Borough Building, 111 E Eighth St., Port Royal
Spruce Hill Grange Hall, 20378 Route 75 South, Port Royal
Dressler's Ridge UM Church Social Hall, 4180 Dressler's Ridge Road,
Mt. Pleasant Mills
Thompsontown Ambulance League Building, 100 State St., Thompsontown
Turbett Grange Hall, 12561 Route 333, Port Royal
East Waterford Fire Hall, 9607 Route 75 South, East Waterford
Tuscarora Township Community Building, 3044 Middle Road, Honey Grove
Walker Grange Hall Annex, 6611 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown
In other news, the commissioners approved:
Purchase of services agreements for Juniata County Children and Youth Services with agencies to provide child welfare services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 including with Three Rivers Adoption Council DBA TRAC Services for Families; Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services, Inc.; Manos House; Families United Network Inc.; Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers LLC; Family Care Services Inc.; KidsPeace Corp.; National Mentor LLC DBA Pennsylvania Mentor; Community Specialist Corporation DBA The Academy; Pathways Adolescent Center Inc.; Summit School, Inc. DBA Summit School; Centre County Youth Service Bureau and Adelphoi.
Payment of a hazardous materials check for $1,055.00 to Harpster of Philipsburg Tarps for a direct v-plow cover.
Purchase of service agreement between Juniata County and Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission to provide drug and alcohol abuse treatments, prevention and other services. The length of the contract is from Sept. 30, 2026 through Sept. 29, 2027.
Resignation of Courtney Graham, clerical within the Magisterial District Court 41-3-01, effective Sept. 18, 2026.
Contract between Juniata County Domestic Relations office and Christine McKelvey for consultation services. The term of the agreement will run from Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027. Payment for services will be covered by the Incentive fund.
Hiring of April Yoder as office manager/field assessor in the Juniata County Assessment Office effective Oct. 19, 2026. Yoder replaces Caitlin Imes, who changed positions within the Assessment Office. Wages and benefits will be as per the current bargaining unit contract.
Correction in pay rate for Katie Hostler, Deputy Prothonotary, from $16.96 to 17.59, retroactive to Jan. 5, 2026.