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Body recovered from Juniata River

GRANVILLE — The Mifflin County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man whose body was found Thursday morning in the Juniata River near the former Red’s Diner. A fisherman discovered the unidentified man at approximately 9 a.m. in the area of Rock Base Lane, ...

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Identity of man found in river remains unknown

GRANVILLE — Granville Township Police had no update as of press time on the identity of a man whose body was recovered Thursday from the Juniata River near the former Red’s Diner. Police Chief Chad Brehman said the middle-aged man was found along the riverbank just east of Tate’s ...

Planning committee to host ‘municipal roundtable’

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Planning Director has invited roadmasters from each of the 16 municipalities to what they are calling a “Municipal Roundtable” to identify safety and transportation issues for their areas on Thursday, Sept. 17. Planning Director James Lettiere explained that this is in preparation for their comprehensive safety action plan to address disproportionate safety concerns for pedestrians and other non-motorized roadway users. Lettiere added that each municipality can apply for grant funding to have implementable dollars to address those concerns. ...

Reaching new heights

UNIVERSITY PARK — When Penn State fans return to Beaver Stadium this fall, they'll enter a venue that looks familiar in all the right ways and dramatically different in others. For generations, Beaver Stadium has stood as the heart of Penn State football, a massive steel landmark that ...

District 14-L Lions combine tradition, service

MOUNT UNION — Lions from across District 14-L gathered Saturday for the district’s annual Banner Ceremony, combining a longstanding Lions tradition with fellowship and a service project benefiting area children. District 14-L encompasses Bedford, Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon and Mifflin ...