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A historic Goose Day win

LEWISTOWN — The Goose Day 5K has seen fast fields, big crowds and decades of local dominance, but Saturday delivered a jolt of something entirely new. Former Mifflin County and Bowling Green State University standout Kylee Cubbison blasted through Downtown Lewistown and became the first ...

Huskies march to first-place finish

SHAMOKIN — The Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies didn’t just return to competition Saturday — they came back in full stride, proving that last year’s championship momentum is alive and well. Fresh off their 2025 Tournament of Bands Group 3A Atlantic Coast Championship, where ...

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Reserve Now: •Employer workplace seminar — 8:30 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, PA CareerLink Mifflin County, 6395 Rte. 103 N., MCIDC Plaza, Building 58, Lewistown. Topics: Managing AI and Navigating Transgender Issues in the Workplace. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Presentation 9 a.m. $40 per person. Make check payable to J/V EAC and bring to seminar. Pay at the door only. Turkey dinner provided. Registration required. To register or for information, contact Margaret Winters at mwint1@verizon.net or call (717) 248-9849. Sponsored by Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council. Monday, Sept. ...

Police reports

Man charged after alleged threats LEWISTOWN — Whitney W. Heaps, 42, address unknown, was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault following an incident at 12:36 a.m. Sept. 20, according to a Lewistown Police Department release issued Thursday. Police said Heaps allegedly threatened a woman who had allowed him to stay temporarily and later attempted to pry open a locked door after the woman locked him out and called police. He was taken into custody. Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest LEWISTOWN — Breydon R. Kibe, 21, of Lewistown, was arrested on suspicion of driving ...