LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County’s measles count has climbed to 106, an increase of 13 cases in one week, as Pennsylvania surpassed 900 cases. Only Lancaster County, with 363 cases, has reported more infections, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s measles dashboard, updated ...
LEWISTOWN — Robert Corkins keeps an old fire helmet in his home that reaches back almost to the beginning of Henderson Fire Co. It belonged to his great-great-grandfather and, by Corkins’ estimate, dates to the company’s first decade. Nearby is a full Class A dress uniform from roughly the 1960s, part of a collection that has grown large enough that most of Henderson’s surviving memorabilia now resides under his roof. For Corkins, that is where the work of remembering has led. Former Henderson members will gather again Oct. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Scooter Car Pavilion at ...
LEWISTOWN — Motorists in Mifflin and Juniata counties could encounter lane restrictions and flaggers this week as Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews conduct bridge work, crack sealing, patching and other maintenance. In Mifflin County, work includes several projects along Route 322, as well as maintenance on routes 103 and 22. Crews are scheduled to perform bridge maintenance and cleaning on Route 322 at the bridge spanning Route 4001, Woodland Road, in Brown Township today and Tuesday. The work will take place off the roadway and is expected to have little, if any, ...
Two report possible injuries in Fayette Township crash McALISTERVILLE — Two people sustained possible injuries in a one-vehicle crash early Sunday in Fayette Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Enola B. Kress, 22, of Lewistown, was traveling on Main Street near its intersection with Westfall Street at about 5:14 a.m. when her 2008 Honda Fit drifted from its lane and struck a curb. The impact caused the vehicle to travel into the opposite lane before coming to a final stop. Kress and a passenger, Novaleigh B. Hubler, 22, of Burnham, were wearing ...
Sara Esh Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will not be having community meals until further notice. The church is having water issues. When we resolve this issue, I will put the notice in my column when it will be restarted. In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of Brethren, Sunday, September 27, 2026, a friendly welcome to each of you to our worship service today! May the Lord open your hearts and minds today and every day. Worship leader Pastor Connie Maclay welcomed everyone. The announcements were asked for. Jill Miller and Sonja Miller played the Prelude: “I Hear Him ...
Sadie Peachey Greetings to all who read. Is everyone ready for autumn? The first day of autumn is tomorrow. Usually over Equinox it's rainy and cloudy. We are wet, or is it wet? Lush green grass, hayfields and pastures. Corn is ready to harvest some of it. Some fields look green, yet. Likely organic. David and Katie Swarey and family have now moved into their new house. They are likely glad to have more room for their growing family. The old house was pushed down on Saturday and taken away to be burned. Now take the foundation away, yet fill it up and sow grass. Nephew Nathan and ...
