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Police reports

Local News July 1, 2026

Vehicle overturns in Jackson Township BLAIN — A 76-year-old East Waterford man suffered minor injuries as the result of a one-vehicle crash June 25 on Big Spring Road in Jackson Township, Perry County. State police said Martin L. Damm Jr. was traveling east when his Chevrolet Impala crossed into the opposing lane, left the roadway, traveled down an embankment and overturned about 1 1⁄2 times before coming to rest in a field. Damm was transported by ambulance to Holy Spirit Hospital.

Calendar

Local News July 1, 2026

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Summer concert series kicks off at Victory Park

Local News July 1, 2026

LEWISTOWN — A new weekly concert series is bringing live music, local talent and community spirit to Victory Park in Lewistown this summer as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Beginning July 2 and continuing every Thursday throughout the summer, the Nation’s 250th Birthday Summer Concert Series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Victory Park along the Juniata River. The free event is open to the public and aims to provide an outlet for local musicians while expanding arts programming in the community. The idea for the series came from local musician Steen ...

Juniata County commissioners move meetings to twice monthly

Local News July 1, 2026

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County Commissioners will move from weekly public meetings to twice-monthly meetings beginning in July. The Juniata County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday that its public meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, effective July 1. The announcement came during a brief meeting at the Bousum Building in Mifflintown. No one spoke during public comment, and the board moved quickly through its agenda. Commissioners accepted the resignation of April Yoder from the Domestic Relations Office, effective at the close of business ...

Dangerous heat to grip region through Saturday

Local News July 1, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Dangerous heat is expected to settle over Mifflin and Juniata counties this week, with forecasters warning the worst conditions will arrive Wednesday through Friday before storms may bring some relief over the Fourth of July weekend. The National Weather Service in State ...

Fetterman and McCormick voted for bipartisan housing reform

PA News June 30, 2026

A bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to address housing needs cruised through both chambers last week with the support of nearly the entire Pennsylvania delegation. On Monday, U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick said they hoped the bill will become law as President Donald Trump has yet to offer his signature for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “I am supremely confident that he will sign this thing, without a doubt,” Fetterman told reporters during a joint appearance with McCormick in Philadelphia on Monday morning. Fetterman, a Democrat who has championed ...