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Road projects continue next week

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From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced its maintenance schedule for Mifflin and Juniata counties during the week of June 15, with motorists advised to expect flagging operations and possible delays in several locations. In Mifflin County, crews will perform joint and crack sealing on Route 655 between the Huntingdon-Mifflin county line in Menno Township and Tea Creek Road in Brown Township from Monday through Thursday. Patching work is also scheduled on Route 2004 (Green Avenue/Back Maitland Road) between Kishacoquillas Street in ...

Angels fundraising event takes center stage today

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REEDSVILLE — Guitars will ring out, kids will laugh and dance and the smell of festival food will fill the summer air as the Angels from Bigfoot Country Fundraising Event takes over the Mifflin County Youth Park in Reedsville today for a full day of music and family fun. Running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the event brings together an all-star lineup of regional musicians along with craft vendors, food stands and a wide variety of attractions for all ages. After last year’s event was completely washed out by seven straight days of rain and flooding, organizers are eager for a strong ...

Varied data center concerns voiced to township officials

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Editor’s note: Deadline restrictions limited the capacity for coverage of Granville Township’s special meeting Thursday night. This article continues coverage of that meeting. LEWISTOWN — An estimated 300 residents attended a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss a proposed ...

National kayak fishing series coming to Lewistown

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LEWISTOWN — Each stop on the Kayak Adventure Series is built around a simple idea: take anglers to a distinct fishery, give them room to make their own decisions and let the water determine the outcome. From early-season competition in Florida to upcoming stops in the Midwest and Tennessee ...

Tussey Mountain Moonshiners to headline South Hills Music Picnic

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STATE COLLEGE — The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will perform as part of the South Hills School of Business & Technology’s Music Picnic Series on June 21 at the school’s main campus, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. The free outdoor concert will begin at 6 p.m. on the north lawn and continue until approximately 7:30 p.m. Grounds will open at 4 p.m. The Central Pennsylvania-based band performs a mix of bluegrass, Americana, old-time music and original songs. As part of the event’s Community of Caring Series, representatives from Centre Helps will also be on hand to share ...

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From staff reports HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general urging Congress to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation’s largest provider of financial support for civil legal aid programs serving low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional appropriations leaders, the coalition requested continued funding for the Legal Services Corporation, or LSC, in the fiscal year 2027 federal budget. The attorneys general said the organization plays a critical role in providing legal assistance to individuals ...