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USDA Increases Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program

Agriculture October 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term farm resilience. Producers can now apply for assistance with regenerative practices. Additionally, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making improvements to the program, including using NRCS’s locally led conservation model to allow State Technical Advisory ...

New research grants to develop eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics

Agriculture October 13, 2026

HARRISBURG — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for two grants aimed at reducing plastic waste and creating new market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. The first grant will support development of a recycling program for plastics used in producing, harvesting, packaging, and transporting crops and nursery plants to market. The second grant will support research to develop alternatives to petroleum-based plastics for use on farms. “Many Pennsylvania farmers have few alternatives to ...

Health clinic to offer vaccinations for people, pets

Local News October 13, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — A health clinic offering free flu shots for people and low-cost vaccinations for pets will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Road, State College. The clinic will provide rabies, distemper and kennel cough vaccinations for cats and dogs, along with microchipping services. Free flu shots and information about ticks and tick-borne diseases will also be available. The event is organized by state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, in partnership with Centre County PAWS and several Penn State organizations. Cats must be brought in ...

SUMMIT Early Learning hosts fourth annual Touch a Truck event

Local News October 13, 2026

MIDDLEBURG — Children had the opportunity to climb into the driver's seats of emergency vehicles, explore heavy equipment and learn about Pennsylvania's forests during SUMMIT Early Learning's fourth annual Touch a Truck event Oct. 3 at Midd-West High School. The free community event brought ...

Police reports

Local News October 13, 2026

Driver cited after two-vehicle crash in Snyder County MIDDLEBURG — A 17-year-old Middleburg girl received a written warning following a two-vehicle crash that left a McClure man with a possible minor injury, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove. Police said the crash occurred at 1:06 p.m. Oct. 10 at the intersection of Route 522 and Rosewood Drive in Snyder County. The teen was driving a 2014 Volkswagen Passat south on Route 522 when she attempted to turn left onto Kremer Avenue. Police said she failed to yield to oncoming traffic and struck a northbound 2013 Ford ...

Lions Club dinner Thursday to benefit senior center

Local News October 13, 2026

MILROY — The Milroy Lions Club will host a spaghetti benefit dinner Thursday, with proceeds supporting the Milroy Senior Community Center. The dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of White Memorial Church, 68 S. Main St., Milroy. The Milroy Senior Community Center, located at 283 Broad St., is a free facility operated by the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging. The center offers daily meals, social activities and wellness programs for adults age 60 and older. The meal is available for a $10 donation for adults, while children younger than 12 may eat free. ...