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Juniata County Commissioners meeting for June 23 canceled MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata County Commissioners meeting scheduled for June 23 has been canceled. The next meeting will be June 30, 2026. Granville Township Police issue advisory for Union Pacific Big Boy visit GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP — The Granville Township Police Department is advising residents and visitors to plan ahead for increased traffic and large crowds expected on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy No. 4014 travels through Mifflin County and makes a scheduled whistle-stop near the ...

PennDOT maintenance work schedule for week of June 22

CLEARFIELD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Mifflin and Juniata counties the week of June 22. Mifflin County Bridge maintenance and cleaning: • Route 3002 (22 Business) at a bridge spanning Old 22 Road in Granville Township. Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, June 26. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. Patching: • Route 2004 (Green Avenue/Back Maitland Road) between Kishacoquillas Street in Lewistown Borough and ...

Milroy Fireman’s Festival on weekend slate

MILROY — The Milroy Fireman’s Annual Festival and Penny Bazaar runs through Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m., bringing an easygoing summer evening of music, community and support for the Milroy Fire Co. No. 1. Held at 190 College Ave. in Milroy, the festival gives families and neighbors a ...

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Local trust invests in future workforce

LEWISTOWN — Supporting the next generation of skilled workers and professionals remains at the heart of the Chuck Zimmerman Memorial Trust, which recently awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors from the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown. Unlike many traditional scholarships, the trust’s awards are designed to benefit students pursuing a variety of paths after high school — whether continuing their education or entering the workforce immediately. This year’s recipients reflect that mission, representing both college-bound students and those ...

JCSD approves $51.4 million budget with no tax increase

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata County School District Board of Directors will head into summer after approving a $51.4 million budget for the 2026-27 school year without a tax increase at its regular monthly meeting at the administration building in Mifflintown on Wednesday night. The budget keeps the real estate tax rate steady while outlining continued funding for district programs, operations and services. Several board members discussed implementing a smaller tax increase due to worrisome revenues in the future. The board approved a proposed real estate tax rate of 81.592 mills. The ...