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Juniata resident urges pause to solar, data centers

MIFFLINTOWN — A Juniata County resident on Tuesday urged county commissioners to halt new industrial-scale solar projects and consider a temporary moratorium on data center development until planning documents are updated and reviewed by the public. Speaking during public comment at the commissioners’ meeting, Kylie Naylor said the county’s comprehensive plan should play a larger role in guiding decisions involving large-scale development projects. Naylor referenced the county’s comprehensive plan, which asks residents to consider what kind of community they want Juniata ...

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2026-27 hunting licenses to go on sale June 22 HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that its new hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8 a.m. The new license year begins July 1, 2026, at which time 2025-26 hunting and furtaker licenses, as well as mentored permits and other permits and privileges, will expire and new licenses will be needed before heading afield. Hunters can purchase their new licenses in person at any of the 500+ commercial license issuing agents, including county treasurer offices and ...

McClure bicentennial time capsule to be unearthed June 20

McCLURE — As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the McClure community will revisit a piece of its own history when a time capsule buried during the nation’s bicentennial celebration is unearthed later this month. The original 1976 McClure ...

Supervisors accept bid for Nolan Drive Bridge construction project

LEWISTOWN — The Derry Township Board of Supervisors accepted a $526,620.57 bid on Monday for construction from Jay Fulkroad & Sons to replace the deficient Nolan Drive Bridge, which provides access to two local businesses. According to the Township Manager Kelly Shutes, the Nolan Drive ...

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