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Mifflin County adds seven measles cases

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County added seven measles cases as Pennsylvania’s outbreak reached 1,433 cases, according to the state Department of Health’s latest dashboard update. Mifflin County reached 205 confirmed cases Monday, Nov. 2, up from 198 on Oct. 28. The county accounted for one-fifth of the 35 cases added statewide during that period and continues to rank second behind Lancaster County. Lancaster County reached 496 cases, up nine since Oct. 28. Centre County remained at 41 cases, Juniata County at 12 and Huntingdon County at eight. Pennsylvania’s statewide total increased ...

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Seniors take stage for ‘Myths and Legends'

LEWISTOWN — If you've ever wondered what "Saturday Night Live" might look like with a high school twist, the Mifflin County High School senior class has an answer. This week, nearly 50 seniors will take the auditorium stage for "Myths and Legends," a fast-paced variety show featuring comedy sketches, dance routines, singing and live music in a tradition that has become a rite of passage for Mifflin County High School students. "It's kind of a PG version of Saturday Night Live," said high school English teacher Amanda Baker, who is directing and writing the senior show for the seventh ...

Supervisors decline PennDOT sidewalk project request

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisors declined a request from PennDOT seeking to move forward with a sidewalk project. According to Roadmaster Justin Allen, PennDOT stated in an email that it is necessary to install a section of sidewalk on Jacks Creek Bridge at the intersection of Route ...

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