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police reports

Granville Township man charged with possession of controlled substances LEWISTOWN — A 46-year-old Granville Township man is being charged with possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia after being stopped by Lewistown Police Department officers at 1:44 a.m. on ...

in the region

Connecting to Kindergarten scheduled in Juniata County MIFFLINTOWN — For a 5-year-old, the world is full of big moments — the first lost tooth, the first bike ride without training wheels, the first time they realize glue sticks are not, in fact, snacks. But few milestones feel quite ...

Mount Union police receive tactical ballistic vest donation

MOUNT UNION — The Mount Union Police Department received a recent donation of two tactical ballistic vests for its officers from the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Pictured are officers Brayden Bumgardner, left, and Brad Smith holding the vests. The safety of police personnel ...

Region likely to see weekend snow

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Light snow is expected Sunday in the Juniata River Valley, including Mifflin County and Juniata County, with forecasters predicting 1 to 3 inches of accumulation on grassy and untreated surfaces. Snow is most likely during the afternoon and evening, with minor ...

Directors move on school district requests

MIFFLINTOWN – The Juniata County School District Board of Directors approved a long list of field trips and facility use requests at its regular monthly meeting at the administration building in Mifflintown on Thursday night. Facility use requests The school board approved the following ...