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Summer concert series kicks off at Victory Park

LEWISTOWN — A new weekly concert series is bringing live music, local talent and community spirit to Victory Park in Lewistown this summer as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Beginning July 2 and continuing every Thursday throughout the summer, the Nation’s 250th Birthday Summer Concert Series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Victory Park along the Juniata River. The free event is open to the public and aims to provide an outlet for local musicians while expanding arts programming in the community. The idea for the series came from local musician Steen ...

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Police reports

Vehicle overturns in Jackson Township BLAIN — A 76-year-old East Waterford man suffered minor injuries as the result of a one-vehicle crash June 25 on Big Spring Road in Jackson Township, Perry County. State police said Martin L. Damm Jr. was traveling east when his Chevrolet Impala crossed into the opposing lane, left the roadway, traveled down an embankment and overturned about 1 1⁄2 times before coming to rest in a field. Damm was transported by ambulance to Holy Spirit Hospital.

In the region

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Beavertown BEAVERTOWN — The Beavertown Revitalization Committee invites the public to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America at the Beavertown Borough building and playground on Saturday, July 11. The festivities begin with a patriotic parade on West Walnut Street at 4 p.m. starting at Conestoga Wood Specialties. Children of all ages are invited to participate by riding decorated pedal bikes, wagons, motorized ride-on vehicles, kids’ carts and golf carts. Participants are encouraged to show their community spirit by ...

Victim, suspect identified in McClure homicide, fatal crash

From staff reports McCLURE — Pennsylvania State Police have identified the victim and suspect in a homicide and fatal crash that prompted road closures across western Snyder and eastern Juniata counties Sunday. Troopers said Amanda Heimbach, 37, of McClure, was found dead inside her home in the 30 block of West Specht Street shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday after police were dispatched for a reported homicide. Investigators identified her husband, Jason Heimbach, 51, of McClure, as the suspect. Troopers said he fled the scene in a gray Buick Enclave registered to Amanda ...

United Way seeks sponsors for 29th annual Day of Caring

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is seeking corporate sponsors for its 29th annual Day of Caring, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16. Now in its 29th year, Day of Caring is the United Way’s largest annual volunteer event, bringing together hundreds of ...