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Police reports

Local News July 16, 2026

Mifflintown man charged with DUI MIFFLINTOWN — A 22-year-old Mifflintown man was charged with driving under the influence after Pennsylvania State Police conducted a traffic stop May 30 on Frontz Lane in Mifflintown Borough for multiple traffic violations. Police said the driver of a 2004 Jeep Cherokee was found to be under the influence. Charges are pending. Citation filed after domestic dispute MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police responded to Cuba Mills Road at about 1:51 a.m. July 13 for a reported physical domestic dispute. Police said a citation was filed following the ...

PGC asks public to report any wild turkey sightings

PA News July 16, 2026

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is again asking the public to report sightings of all wild turkeys they see this summer. The annual Wild Turkey Summer Sighting Survey runs through Aug. 31. Public participation is important for wild turkey population management. These reports allow the agency to estimate how good the wild turkey ‘hatch’ was and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also are used in a population model to track trends in wild turkey numbers. Wild ...

Outdoors calendar

Local News July 16, 2026

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap shoots. Decatur ...

July events at Little Buffalo State Park

Local News July 16, 2026

NEWPORT — Upcoming events at Little Buffalo State Park, 1579 State Park Rd., Newport. Wildflower walk: July 18 at 4 p.m. Take a walk on the exercise trail to enjoy some Pennsylvania native wildflowers. Meet at the park office. History walk: July 19 at 9 a.m. Come out for a guided walk through the historic district and learn about this area’s revolutionary ties. Meet at the park office. Walk to the historic cemetery, Blue Ball Tavern, Covered Bridge, Shoaff’s Mill and Way Car no. 12. If you require accommodations to reach each area, call the office at (717) 567-9255. Nature ...

Pennian Bank announces dividend

Local News July 16, 2026

The board of directors of First Community Financial Corp., the parent company of Pennian Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share, according to President and CEO Scott E. Fritz. The dividend will be paid Aug. 7 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 4.

JVBank names Ohler as new vice president

Local News July 16, 2026

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata Valley Bank has named Theodore “Theo” Ohler II vice president and mortgage and consumer lending manager. Ohler brings more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, consumer lending and financial analysis to the position. During his career, he has originated and structured a variety of loan products, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and portfolio-based mortgages. Most recently, Ohler served as a senior loan officer with Fulton Mortgage Company in Lewisburg. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Towson University in Maryland ...