State’s best education idea turns 25 years old

May 29, 2026

A quarter century ago, Pennsylvania quietly did something remarkable: created a scholarship program that gave low- and middle-income families an opportunity to choose the best schools for their kids. This first-of-its-kind program galvanized the national school choice movement, ushering in much-needed reforms that put students first. That program is the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), which marks its 25th anniversary. From its inception, EITC’s design was simple yet revolutionary: Allow businesses to invest in scholarships and empower families to choose educational ...

Granville Township agrees to data center forum

May 18, 2026

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Granville Township officials have agreed to move forward with setting up a public meeting regarding a proposed data center project, according to local officials. The update follows a call from Mifflin County commissioners urging township officials and the developer to hold a public forum to provide residents with information and an opportunity to ask questions. Commissioners said a joint public meeting involving township officials and the company would allow the developer to outline potential impacts, benefits and project timelines, while also ...

Joyce-backed legislation would restore passport services at nonprofit libraries

May 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation advanced by the House Committee on Appropriations would temporarily restore passport services at nonprofit public libraries through fiscal year 2027, according to U.S. Rep. John Joyce. The language was included in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027, which advanced out of committee last week. Joyce said the measure would give lawmakers time to pursue a permanent solution while allowing nonprofit libraries, particularly in rural communities, to continue offering passport services and collecting ...

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73

May 3, 2026

Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73. In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described Conway as a legendary comic book writer with a ...

Juniata County real estate deed transfers for March 2026

May 1, 2026

The following are the real estate transfers in Juniata County for the month of March 2026: • Lydia J. Auker, Josiah D. Auker and Lydia J. Glick to Lydia J. Auker and Josiah D. Auker, $1, Walker Township • Harvey William Ilgen and Brenda H. Ilgen to Rod David Ilgen and Monica Nicole ...

Prosecutors probe past comments of man charged in correspondents’ dinner attack

April 30, 2026

By Andrew Rice | The Center Square (The Center Square) - Federal prosecutors plan to dig into past comments made by the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday and possibly add additional charges. Cole Tomas Allen, a resident of Torrance, California, will face a detention hearing in the District of Columbia federal court on Thursday. Federal prosecutors are continuing to gather their evidence ahead of a formal hearing set for May 11. Allen was charged with attempted assassination of a ...