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Candlelight vigil to honor domestic violence victims

CAMP HILL — Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil Oct. 15 to remember local women and children who have lost their lives to domestic and intimate partner violence. The free event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Camp Hill Borough Building, 2145 Walnut St., and is open to the public. The vigil is held each October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s event will feature author Robert Attaway, who will share the story of his late mother. The Silent Witness Exhibit, representing 18 victims from ...

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JCHS fall banquet to be held Oct. 14 MEXICO — The Juniata County Historical Society fall banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Walker Grange, Mexico. Tickets ($25 each) will be available Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juniata County Historical Society Archives, 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown, Pa., 17059 (lower level of county library), or send a self addressed, stamped envelope with a check for ticket(s) to be mailed to you. Ticket sale deadline is Oct. 6. A roast beef dinner will be served and there will be 50/50 ...

THON, Four Diamonds mark 50 years of partnership

HARRISBURG — Penn State THON and Four Diamonds marked 50 years of partnership during an event at the Pennsylvania Capitol, highlighting more than $273 million raised for pediatric cancer care and research. The event, held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, brought together representatives of THON, Four Diamonds, Penn State Health and the General Assembly to discuss the partnership's work in supporting children with cancer and their families. Four Diamonds covers out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance for standard and research-related childhood cancer treatments for ...

PennDOT seeks public feedback on road work, maintenance

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on its construction and maintenance services through an online survey available through Oct. 20. The 17-question survey asks residents about their experiences with PennDOT's construction and maintenance activities, how they receive information about road conditions and projects, and how often the department meets or exceeds their expectations. Participants are also asked about their experiences reporting concerns to PennDOT and whether they use 511PA traveler information services. PennDOT Secretary ...

SNAP benefits to increase Oct. 1 in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will see an increase in maximum benefit amounts beginning Oct. 1 as part of an annual federal adjustment for food costs and inflation. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said the average increase for most SNAP recipients will be about $18. The minimum monthly benefit will increase from $24 to $25. Income eligibility limits will also increase for the benefit year running Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027. Under the new guidelines, the maximum monthly income at 200% of the federal poverty income ...

Lock Haven Fringe announces 2027 performance lineup

LOCK HAVEN — Music, poetry, spoken word and stand-up comedy will be featured during the 2027 Lock Haven Fringe, scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17 at several venues throughout the city. Absolutely! Theatre and Fundraising Inc., which organizes the event, announced the lineup this week. All ...