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Durn takes helm at Mifflin County Academy

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown has welcomed a familiar face to its leadership team as its new administrative director, bringing with him years of educational experience, established relationships within the community and a strong commitment to ...

MCSD board approves hiring six new teachers

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors approved hiring six new teachers in addition to approving other personnel items at a special voting meeting Thursday. Directors approved hiring the following teachers: • Vimarie A. Brown as a fifth-grade teacher at Lewistown Intermediate School effective Aug. 26, at a salary of $51,283. • Laura M. Garman as a traveling computer teacher for Lewistown Intermediate School, Strodes Mills Elementary School, and Mifflin County Middle School effective Aug. 26, at a salary of $51,283. • Autumn L. Fisher as an ...

Sherman appointed EJ principal

MIFFLINTOWN — East Juniata High School has seen principals come and go in quick succession, a churn that has left the district eager for stability. On Thursday night, the Juniata County School District Board of Directors made its latest attempt to steady the ship, unanimously hiring Amy R. Sherman as the school’s new principal. Sherman, who transferred from her role as assistant principal at Juniata Elementary School in Mifflintown and stepped into the position on Aug. 3, at a salary of $112,000, becomes the newest leader to take on a job that has struggled to keep long-term ...

Academy hires for opening day

LEWISTOWN — With the start of the school year less than two weeks away on Aug, 31, the Operating Committee of the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology had one last round of instructors to approve and resignations tendered. Also, added to that list was the welcoming of new ...

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Mifflin County Historical Society fall banquet Sept. 17 LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Historical Society fall banquet and fundraiser will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at Lewistown Country Club. Cost of $35 for members/$40 for non-members includes buffet dinner, cash bar, 50/50 drawing and raffle for 250th wall hanging. The event includes “The Monkees From A Fan’s Perspective” presentation by super fan Fred Velez. Reserve by Thursday, Sept. 10 by calling (717) 242-1022, then mail payment to Mifflin County Historical Society, Historic Courthouse, 1 W. Market St., ...