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Centre County farm preserved from development

From staff reports BELLEFONTE — A 152-acre crop and livestock farm in Potter Township will be permanently protected from development as part of a new round of Pennsylvania farmland preservation investments announced by the Shapiro administration. The Christopher A. Ishler farm was approved for a $508,726 conservation easement, including $463,726 in state funding, $20,000 from Centre County and $25,000 from Potter Township. The easement will become part of the property deed, ensuring the land remains available for agricultural use even if ownership changes. The Centre County ...

Donations boost Juniata County athletic facilities

MIFFLINTOWN — Two Juniata County high school athletic venues stand to benefit from the receipt of donations made by sports boosters and the PIAA District 4. The Juniata County School District’s Board of Directors approved accepting the donation of items and services from the Juniata Touchdown Club, for Dietrick Field: play clocks and stands, including power source, drink cooler, scoreboard improvements, and an inflatable football tunnel at its regular monthly meeting at the administration building on Thursday. District 4 also donated shot clocks to be installed in the East ...

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Police reports

Counterfeit $100 bill used at travel plaza MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown are investigating the use of a counterfeit $100 bill at the Onvo Travel Plaza on Stop Plaza Drive in Fermanagh Township. Police said the counterfeit bill was used at about 8:39 p.m. July 29. The incident is being investigated as theft by deception, and the investigation is ongoing. Vehicle strikes house in Greenwood Township MILLERSTOWN — A Millerstown woman was cited after her vehicle traveled off Goodville Road and struck a residence July 30, according to Pennsylvania State Police ...

In the region

Mifflin County Historical Society fall banquet Sept. 17 LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Historical Society fall banquet and fundraiser will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at Lewistown Country Club. Cost of $35 for members/$40 for non-members includes buffet dinner, cash bar, 50/50 drawing and raffle for 250th wall hanging. The event includes “The Monkees From A Fan’s Perspective” presentation by super fan Fred Velez. Reserve by Thursday, Sept. 10 by calling (717) 242-1022, then mail payment to Mifflin County Historical Society, Historic Courthouse, 1 W. Market St., ...

State police investigate criminal mischief

State police investigate criminal mischief RICHFIELD — Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove are investigating an incident of criminal mischief reported at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 11 on Ridge Road in West Perry Township, Snyder County. Police said troopers were dispatched to 553 Ridge Road for the reported incident. A 50-year-old Richfield woman and a 37-year-old West Perry Township man were listed as victims. The incident resulted in an estimated $140 in damage, according to the report. No additional details were provided. Florida man killed in head-on crash PORT MATILDA — A ...