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Changes in medical assistance transportation are discussed

MIFFLINTOWN — A closer look reveals the 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget indicates more money will be spent on medical assistance transportation. With the state numbers going up 5.9%, Director of Mifflin Juniata Human Services Melissa Stewart realizes that funding changes might be ...

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In the region

Blood pressure screenings offered LEWISTOWN — Geisinger will host a community blood pressure screening and heart health awareness event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Geisinger School of Nursing, 111 E. Market St. The event, held in recognition of American Heart Month, ...

Visitor’s Bureau releases details on America250 events

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Planning is continuing for Mifflin County’s yearlong celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, with organizers announcing new details on several upcoming events. The Mifflin County America250PA Committee is working with local groups to coordinate ...

It’s prom season — for teens and adults

Whether it’s your first prom or first as an adult, prom season is in the air — with a prom gown giveaway and a “Light Up the Night” adult prom fundraiser on tap this weekend. The First United Methodist Church, located at 10 W. Specht St., McClure, will host a prom gown giveaway, ...

Outdoors calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s ...