MCVEYTOWN — For most people driving through McVeytown, the Juniata River is simply part of the scenery — a familiar bend of water that slips past farms, back roads, and quiet neighborhoods. What many never realize is that one of Pennsylvania’s rarest transportation landmarks sits just ...
Tractor-trailer overturns, spills grain on U.S. 322 FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP — A tractor-trailer overturned after leaving the roadway on U.S. 322 in Juniata County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said the crash occurred at 11:51 p.m. July 12 about one mile east of the Arch Rock on-ramp when a 2019 Peterbilt driven by William J. Lehman, 54, of Bellefonte, traveled off the left side of the roadway. The driver attempted to correct, causing the semi-trailer to overturn and spill its load of grain. Lehman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured. He was cited for failing ...
Sunday, Aug. 9 •McCoy House Museum — open 1 to 3 p.m., 17 N. Main St., Lewistown. •Beavertown Historical Society Museum — open 1 to 3 p.m., Beavertown Borough building, 111 W. Walnut St., Beavertown. Feature display will be celebrations and events held in Beavertown through the years. Information: (570) 658-7385. Monday, Aug. 10 • Job Club — 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs. •Bingo — doors open 5 p.m., Milroy Firehouse, 190 College Ave., ...
LEWISTOWN — The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau is encouraging businesses, organizations and residents to take part in this year's Goose Day celebration by hosting events or offering goose-themed activities as the community prepares for the annual tradition. The celebration will take ...
ALTOONA — South Hills School of Business & Technology's Altoona campus has been recognized as a 2025-26 School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate high academic quality, student success and continuous improvement. To earn the recognition, schools must complete the accreditation process without outstanding compliance findings and exceed the average graduation and employment rates of ACCSC-accredited institutions. The award marks the second consecutive accreditation cycle the Altoona ...
HUNTINGDON — Penn Highlands Huntingdon has expanded its diagnostic imaging services with the addition of ultrasound liver elastography, a noninvasive technology used to detect, evaluate and monitor liver disease. The technology measures the stiffness and elasticity of liver tissue by tracking the speed of sound waves as they pass through the organ. Because damaged liver tissue becomes stiffer over time, the exam can help physicians assess disease progression and monitor a patient's response to treatment. Hospital officials said the imaging technology can aid in the diagnosis and ...
