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Safety, parking concerns raised over Electric Avenue project

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisor Joe Ughetto raised concerns about parking and pedestrian safety as planners study options for proposed sidewalk and bicycle improvements along Electric Avenue. During a township supervisors meeting held Monday, Ughetto said he spoke with Mifflin County ...

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Democrat Josh Shapiro secures second term as Pa. governor

HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro easily beat back a challenge by Republican Stacy Garrity on Tuesday, setting the stage for a second term as Pennsylvania’s top executive. Unofficial results Tuesday evening showed Shapiro cruising toward a commanding victory over Garrity, whose campaign was considered a long shot from the earliest days of the race. The Associated Press called the race just one minute after polls closed at 8 p.m. Despite holding statewide office and receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement, Garrity was hampered by lackluster fundraising, limited ...

Election Day unfolds with relatively few problems

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans ...

States vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates

WASHINGTON (AP) — A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments, including some that could affect voting for future elections. The ballot measures provide a political undercard for a high-profile ...

Birth Announcements

EDNA MARIE PEACHEY Edna Marie Peachey was born at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at SMBC to Jacob and Esther Peachey of Belleville. Edna was 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches. JOSEPH ARLAN PEACHEY Joseph Arlan Peachey was born at 7:07 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at home to Thomas and Sadie Peachey of Belleville. Joseph was 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches. TENA IRENE SWAREY Tena Irene Swarey was born at 3:11 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at home to Louie Jr. and Linda Swarey of Belleville. Tena was 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 ½ inches.