LEWISTOWN — On Sunday, Oct. 11, survivors gathered for a annual fundraiser to honor those who have dealt with cancer. Pink Connection, a local nonprofit, was formed to bring breast cancer survivors together, support those newly diagnosed and create a bond for those who are facing life ...
LEWISTOWN — It's no secret that downtown Lewistown has been on an uphill climb, becoming more vibrant, community-based and filled with all kinds of businesses. Mike Buffington, president of MAB Holdings, highlighted some of the company's recent projects as well as current ones to the ...
LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council approved James Carter Jr., to fill the vacant council seat on Tuesday. Borough Council President Matthew Moore abstained from the 4-0 roll call vote in councilman Larry Searer’s absence. Carter is a member of the borough’s police advisory board and filled the seat left by the late Robert Barlett on the personnel committee's recommendation. Council members also approved a no-parking zone from a new curb cut to the alley on Grove Avenue at no cost to the borough; this zone is about the size of a standard parking space. The borough ...
MIFFLINTOWN — Election Day is right around the corner and Juniata County Election Director Eva Weyrich wanted to provide the community with some updates and important dates to keep in mind as we get closer to the big day. Weyrich was happy to announce that on Sept. 25, the board of elections held a ceremony to induct 30 voters into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. All inductees have voted in 50 consecutive general elections in order to qualify. “Thirty is a significant number for our small county,” said Weyrich. More recently, the Elections Systems Software company was in ...
LEWISTOWN - Mifflin County accounted for nearly one-quarter of Pennsylvania’s newest measles cases as its total climbed to 167, according to the latest state figures. The county added 14 cases between Wednesday and Friday, matching Lancaster County for the largest increase during that period. Pennsylvania added 58 cases, raising its statewide total from 1,078 to 1,136. Only Lancaster County, with 415 cases, has reported more infections than Mifflin County. Chester County ranks third with 87 cases. Mifflin County’s total has increased by 74 cases since Sept. 21, when the ...
(The Center Square) - The last day of legality arrived Tuesday for an estimated 70,000 so-called "skill games" that were pulling in money at clubs and small businesses across Pennsylvania - and with it came the end of a job for at least some people. Ralph Elia, who operates four bars in Berks County in the southeastern part of the state, was among what was expected to be a significant number of small business owners who would be forced to let employees go. The electronic games - ruled this year to be illegal slot machines by the state Supreme Court - were bringing in 80% of the net ...
