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Juniata County is ready for Election Day ballots

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 ...

Mifflin County measles cases climb to 167 as Pennsylvania reaches 1,136

LEWISTOWN - Mifflin County accounted for nearly one-quarter of Pennsylvania’s newest measles cases as its total climbed to 167, according to the latest state figures. The county added 14 cases between Wednesday and Friday, matching Lancaster County for the largest increase during that period. Pennsylvania added 58 cases, raising its statewide total from 1,078 to 1,136. Only Lancaster County, with 415 cases, has reported more infections than Mifflin County. Chester County ranks third with 87 cases. Mifflin County’s total has increased by 74 cases since Sept. 21, when the ...

Buffington updates Rotary about progress on downtown projects

LEWISTOWN — It's no secret that downtown Lewistown has been on an uphill climb, becoming more vibrant, community-based and filled with all kinds of businesses. Mike Buffington, president of MAB Holdings, highlighted some of the company's recent projects as well as current ones to the ...

Lewistown Borough Council approves Carter to fill vacant seat

LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council approved James Carter Jr., to fill the vacant council seat on Tuesday. Borough Council President Matthew Moore abstained from the 4-0 roll call vote in councilman Larry Searer’s absence. Carter is a member of the borough’s police advisory board and filled the seat left by the late Robert Barlett on the personnel committee's recommendation. Council members also approved a no-parking zone from a new curb cut to the alley on Grove Avenue at no cost to the borough; this zone is about the size of a standard parking space. The borough ...

Grant funding application approved for upcoming event

MIFFLINTOWN — A household hazardous waste event for Juniata County citizens is being offered for the first time on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Port Royal Fairgrounds. Juniata County Conservation District Manager Lori Glace told Juniata County commissioners Tuesday the event will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at 308 W. Eighth St., Port Royal. Glace on Tuesday sought approval to apply for grant funding to hold the event. She said The conservation district secured partial sponsorship from the Department of Environmental Protection, but it must submit the grant application, according to ...

AG sues insulin makers, pharmacy benefit managers over pricing

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against several major pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging they conspired to artificially inflate insulin prices and increase out-of-pocket costs for patients. The lawsuit, filed this week in Commonwealth Court by the Office of Attorney General’s Antitrust Section, alleges violations of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, as well as unjust enrichment and civil conspiracy. Defendants include insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly and Company, Novo ...