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Driver cited after Oliver Township crash McVEYTOWN — A driver was cited following a one-vehicle crash at 8:07 p.m. Sept. 29 on Ferguson Valley Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling south near 8165 Ferguson Valley Road when the driver lost control while negotiating a left-hand curve. The vehicle left the right side of the road, crossed back over the center line and left the roadway again before coming to rest. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Police said the driver and a ...

Bratton honored after 36 years with county

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LEWISTOWN — For more than three decades, Merry Bratton has been one of the steady hands guiding Mifflin County’s tax services. On Thursday, she was honored by the Mifflin County Commissioners for a career defined by dedication, professionalism and quiet leadership as she retires after 36 ...

Lewistown man faces 601 felony charges in child sexual abuse material case

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LEWISTOWN — A Lewistown man is facing 601 felony charges after investigators with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office allegedly discovered hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from his home. Gregory Allen Helman was charged Wednesday with 600 counts of child sexual abuse material and one count of criminal use of a communication facility, according to court records. The child sexual abuse material charges include both second- and third-degree felonies, while the communication facility charge is a third-degree felony. Helman ...

Granville officials reschedule zoning hearing to Oct. 26

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LEWISTOWN — Granville Township’s zoning hearing board met Thursday night to hear data center representatives’ appeal of Granville officials’ earlier denial of a zoning permit. Data center representatives attended the meeting solely to provide evidence and information for the ...

A tradition 50 years in the making

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McALISTERVILLE — What began on a Thursday evening in 1977 at a farm outside East Salem has grown into one of Juniata County’s most cherished fall traditions. Starting today and continuing through Saturday, Juniata Christian School will celebrate the 50th Annual Benefit Auction at Lost ...

Little Buffalo State Park to host Apple Festival

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NEWPORT — Little Buffalo State Park will host its annual Apple Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18. The festival will feature live music, mill tours, apple pressing and apple butter making. Corn will be ground during each mill tour, and visitors can sample cornbread, apple cider and apple butter. Apple Fest Flyer2026 Activities will also include craft, art and food vendors, educational displays, storytime, children’s crafts and games, historical art demonstrations and falconry. Apple Fest Flyer2026 Festival trails are not paved, but an ADA drop-off area is ...