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Perry County man killed in US Route 322 crash

NEW BUFFALO — An 82-year-old Perry County man died Monday afternoon after his sport utility vehicle left U.S. Route 322 in Watts Township and overturned multiple times, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police identified the driver as Jack E. Curren of Strasburg. The crash occurred at about 3:14 p.m. near mile marker 225.2 on westbound U.S. 322. According to police, Curren was traveling west when his 2021 Ford Explorer left the left side of the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle went over an embankment, became airborne and struck the embankment several times before ...

Ward announces $27M for road, bridge projects

LEWISTOWN — More than $27 million has been allocated for road and bridge improvements across Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties as part of Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget, according to Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair. The budget requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to distribute an additional $775 million from the Motor License Fund over the next two fiscal years for road and bridge projects statewide. The funding includes $500 million during the current fiscal year to support projects during the ongoing construction season and $275 million in ...

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In the region

Hospice Butterfly Release July 26 in Kish Park LEWISTOWN — VNA Health System and Lewistown Home Health and Hospice: The Bridge invites the public to the 19th annual Hospice Butterfly Release on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Tree of Life Site in Kish Park. A canopy will be set up at the event. The special event is open to the public to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones who have passed away, whether they received care through Hospice: The Bridge or another hospice provider. Live butterflies will be available at the event for a $25 donation per butterfly. All ...

Police reports

Driver cited after rollover crash in Decatur Township McCLURE — A McClure man was cited after a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Old Stage Road in Decatur Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said Michael A. Harris, 21, was traveling south on Old Stage Road near Chickadee Drive at about 4:36 p.m. when he observed a piece of farm equipment ahead and applied his brakes. Harris told police he steered left after seeing an oncoming vehicle, causing his 2003 Volkswagen Passat to leave the roadway. The vehicle struck an embankment, crossed a private driveway, ...

Borough council approves advertising ticketing ordinance

LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council approved advertising an updated ticketing ordinance to improve code enforcement, in addition to other business, on Monday. Borough Solicitor Mark Remy explained that the updated ordinance reduces the time the borough must spend enforcing codes ...