MIFFLINTOWN — Four projects aimed at improving water infrastructure and public facilities are under consideration for this year’s Community Development Block Grant funding in Juniata County. County commissioners heard presentations Tuesday on the proposed projects, which will compete for ...
LEWISTOWN — The hottest day of the week may arrive today as the region remains under a heat advisory and temperatures climb into the upper 90s. The National Weather Service in State College expects temperatures between 96 and 98 degrees Wednesday. High humidity could push the heat index above 100 degrees during the afternoon. “Probably Wednesday,” National Weather Service meteorologist David Martin said when asked which day would pose the greatest danger. The advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The heat and humidity will raise the risk of heat exhaustion and ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
