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Funding secured for Historic Courthouse

LEWISTOWN — “The recent announcement of $623,263 in Main Street Matters funding will be utilized to upgrade program spaces for the Mifflin County Historical Society, Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau as part of phase 3 rehabilitation of the landmark Historic Courthouse on Monument Square” said Rob Postal, Chairman of the Mifflin County Commissioners. “These funds provided through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development are a crucial part for continuing renovation of the iconic building” he added. “The Main Street Matters Program is an ...

Father identified in infant death case

LEWISTOWN — Forensic DNA testing has identified the biological father of the infant at the center of a homicide case against a McVeytown woman charged in connection with the newborn’s death, according to the Mifflin County Coroner’s Office. In a news release issued Monday, Coroner Andrea L. Alcalde announced that DNA testing confirmed Anthony L. Norris as the biological father of the infant previously identified as “Baby Girl Kauffman.” The child has now been identified as Betty Lee Norris. According to the release, Norris was informed by Jordyn Lynn Kauffman in December ...

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 ...