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Kutztown University student-athletes named to PSAC Scholar-Athlete List

KUTZTOWN — Kutztown University set a new record with 255 student-athletes earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete status for the 2025-26 academic year. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and compete in a PSAC-sponsored sport to be eligible for PSAC Scholar-Athlete recognition. Local student-athletes on the list are Hannah Shiffer, of Millerstown, (Elementary Ed - Prek - 4) and Jordan Stroup, of Millerstown. Kirk graduates from the University at Albany ALBANY, N.Y. — Matthew Kirk, of East Waterford, has graduated from ...

I-80 lane restrictions begin Monday in Centre County

From staff reports BELLEFONTE — Motorists traveling Interstate 80 through Centre County should expect lane restrictions beginning Monday as contractors begin paving work tied to one project and prepare for a new traffic pattern for another. PennDOT said the first restriction will begin Monday, when the contractor for the Interstate 80/Interstate 99 high-speed interchange project closes the left lane of I-80 westbound between mile markers 161 and 158 for paving work. Additional lane closures for the interchange project will begin Tuesday, affecting both eastbound and westbound ...

Police detail chain-reaction crash that killed 21-year-old

McVETYTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police have released additional details about a three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Cambria County man early Monday on U.S. Highway 522 South in Wayne Township. According to state police, the crash occurred at about 1:45 a.m. July 20 near 2103 U.S. Highway 522 South when a Ford Expedition driven by Robert E. Frey Jr., 56, of McVeytown, entered the highway from a driveway and proceeded south. A southbound Audi A4 driven by Hunter R. Massey, 21, of Hastings, struck the left rear of the Expedition. Police said the impact caused ...

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Reserve Now: •Chicken barbecue — ready at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25, Stroup-Alexander VFW Post 5935, Belleville. Pre-order at (717) 935-2297. Leave a message. Available until sold out. Saturday, July 25 •Hometown Heroes breakfast — 8 to 10 a.m., Dream Center, 201 First Ave., Burnham (former Burnham Hardware building). Military veterans, firemen, policemen, EMTs, medical field personnel, etc. •Mifflin County Library Crafterday — 9 to 11 a.m., Kish Library, 174 N. Penn St., Belleville. A $5 nonrefundable fee is due at sign-up to hold your spot. Pay on the library ...

Rowe proposes limits on surveillance technology in Pa.

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — State Rep. David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata, is proposing legislation that would establish statewide safeguards for automated surveillance technology while giving municipalities the authority to decide whether to allow automated license plate ...

Wian elected board vice president

LEWISTOWN — Cody Wian was elected vice president of the Mifflin County School District’s Board of Directors by an 8-0 vote Thursday as directors completed a leadership change and approved several personnel, food service and student support items. Wian will serve until the board’s December organization meeting. His election followed Brent Erb’s selection as president by a 6-2 vote and Rose Salvo’s appointment to the board by a 5-3 vote. Salvo defeated Duane K. McMullen Jr., Daniel Schomaker, and Diane Stewart for the seat vacated by Zeb Harshbarger. Her term runs through ...