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Ward announces $27M for road, bridge projects

Local News July 15, 2026

LEWISTOWN — More than $27 million has been allocated for road and bridge improvements across Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties as part of Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget, according to Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair. The budget requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to distribute an additional $775 million from the Motor License Fund over the next two fiscal years for road and bridge projects statewide. The funding includes $500 million during the current fiscal year to support projects during the ongoing construction season and $275 million in ...

Perry County man killed in US Route 322 crash

Local News July 15, 2026

NEW BUFFALO — An 82-year-old Perry County man died Monday afternoon after his sport utility vehicle left U.S. Route 322 in Watts Township and overturned multiple times, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police identified the driver as Jack E. Curren of Strasburg. The crash occurred at about 3:14 p.m. near mile marker 225.2 on westbound U.S. 322. According to police, Curren was traveling west when his 2021 Ford Explorer left the left side of the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle went over an embankment, became airborne and struck the embankment several times before ...

Heat advisory continues throughout the region

Local News July 15, 2026

LEWISTOWN — The hottest day of the week may arrive today as the region remains under a heat advisory and temperatures climb into the upper 90s. The National Weather Service in State College expects temperatures between 96 and 98 degrees Wednesday. High humidity could push the heat index above 100 degrees during the afternoon. “Probably Wednesday,” National Weather Service meteorologist David Martin said when asked which day would pose the greatest danger. The advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The heat and humidity will raise the risk of heat exhaustion and ...

Four projects compete for CDBG funds

Local News July 15, 2026

MIFFLINTOWN — Four projects aimed at improving water infrastructure and public facilities are under consideration for this year’s Community Development Block Grant funding in Juniata County. County commissioners heard presentations Tuesday on the proposed projects, which will compete for ...

The Calvin‑guided trilogy of Matthew D. Meiser

Local News July 14, 2026

RICHFIELD — Richfield native Matthew D. Meiser has completed a three‑volume series of poetry based on the sermons of John Calvin, the French theologian and central figure of the Protestant Reformation. Each volume contains numerous original paintings created by Meiser in his home studio, reflecting the scriptural material and historical themes explored in the text. Meiser earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry at SUNY, the State University of New York, and has worked in the field ever since, developing his writing and painting alongside his career. During his senior year, he ...

Downtown State College Pop-Up earns statewide innovation award

PA News July 14, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — The Downtown State College Improvement District has received the 2026 Community Innovation Award from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center in recognition of its Calder Way Pop-Up program. The award honors creative initiatives that promote downtown revitalization and community development across Pennsylvania. The Calder Way Pop-Up serves as a rotating retail incubator, giving entrepreneurs and small businesses an affordable, low-risk opportunity to test business concepts, attract new customers and grow in Downtown State College. The program also has helped fill vacant ...