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Safety project moves forward with $1.49M grant

LEWISTOWN – Mifflin County commissioners approved a $1.49 million reimbursement agreement Thursday for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along Electric Avenue, a corridor county planners identified as the county’s highest priority for safety work. The project will cover state ...

Official shares information about upcoming Veterans Day events

REEDSVILLE — James “Jimmy” Conway, Mifflin County's veterans affairs officer, said during a Thursday Mifflin County Veterans Organization meeting that many events are on the horizon as Veterans Day approaches. Conway shared the following event dates and info: •Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 11 a.m., a veterans luncheon will be held, with entertainment and lunch to follow at the Calvary Bible Church located at 100 Calvary Lane, Lewistown. RSVP by today by calling (717) 248-5409. One guest may attend. Burnham OIP is catering lasagna, salad, bread, and dessert. •Saturday, ...

State marching band championships come to Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — The sounds of marching bands from across Pennsylvania will fill Kish Bank Field at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium in Lewistown on Saturday as the Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies host the Tournament of Bands Pennsylvania State Championships. The event, hosted by the ...

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State police announce drone restrictions

STATE COLLEGE — The Pennsylvania State Police announced temporary flight restrictions and enhanced drone security measures for Saturday's Penn State football game against Purdue at Beaver Stadium. The restrictions will take effect at 3:15 p.m., one hour before the scheduled 4:15 p.m. kickoff, and remain in place until one hour after the game ends. The restricted airspace will extend 3 nautical miles around Beaver Stadium and up to 3,000 feet above ground level. Unauthorized drone flights will be prohibited within that area. State police will conduct counter-drone operations in ...