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MCHS students selected for PMEA All-State Festival

LEWISTOWN — Earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Festival is one of the highest musical honors a high school student can achieve. Through a demanding audition process that spans district, region, and state levels, only the most dedicated and skilled ...

Commissioners recognize role of telecommunicators

LEWISTOWN — Public safety telecommunicators serve as the calm, steady voice on the other end of the line when residents face their most urgent moments. Often unseen by the public, 911 dispatchers are responsible for gathering critical information, providing lifesaving instructions and ...

Juniata alumnus donates $12K to launch district esports program

MIFFLINTOWN — A Juniata High School graduate who built a national career in agricultural investment is giving back to the district where his journey began. Jeff Conrad, a 1983 JHS alumnus, has donated $12,300 to the Juniata County School District to help launch its new esports program. The ...

PennDOT offers free waste material to property owners

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Property owners in Mifflin County can obtain free fill material during upcoming roadway maintenance projects, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT officials said the material — typically soil removed from road shoulders and ...

Penn Highlands updates visitor check-in process for safety and security

HUNTINGDON — Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced a new visitor check-in procedure at Penn Highlands Huntingdon aimed at enhancing the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and physicians. Beginning Monday, all visitors will be required to sign in and receive a visitor ...