Belleville News

Belleville residents living within 500 yards of the Little Kish Creek bridge project on state Route 655 were asked to temporarily evacuate the area during the early afternoon hours on Wednesday because of a gas ...

Effective Wednesday July 2, a 10 ton weight restriction will be in place as crews continue improvement work on state Route 655 in Belleville.

' The Lewistown Borough Council was set on Monday to accept the resignation of Councilman Jeffrey Adams, who announced his intent to resign on May 28.

S. Merrill Auker, 90, of RR 1, Thompsontown, died at 8:54 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Lewistown Hospital.

From staff reports BELLEVILLE - " A local man who was severely injured in a vehicle accident involving a horse and buggy was life-flighted to Pittsburgh Friday night.

" Robert W. Romig Jr., 80, of 266 Walnut St., Belleville, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in the emergency room of Lewistown Hospital.

' Belleville Mennonite Elementary School was damaged Wednesday when a fire erupted in one of the facility's elementary school classrooms.

" Harry C. Smith, 92, of Brookline Manor, Mifflintown, and formerly of Mifflintown, RR 2, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Lewistown Hospital.

“It takes more time, but costs less money to do it yourself”

' Abe Gingerich is no stranger to kitchen work, and it's a good thing, too, because he is about to open his own restaurant in downtown Belleville. via The Sentinel

Bellville Mennonite School Seniors Emili Grabill, left, and Brittany Byler portray Gen. via The Sentinel

Blackout is imposed on negotiations MIFFLINTOWN - " A media blackout was imposed Saturday by the mediator working to reach a labor agreement between the Juniata County School District and Juniata County ... via The Sentinel

East Juniata team members, from left, Cory Dun, Ethan Brininger and Lance Aucker work as a team Tuesday to identify the skulls and pelts of several animals at the wildlife station at the Mifflin-Juniata ... via The Sentinel

Lomie A. Peachey, 82, of 2438 state Route 655, Belleville, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, at her residence. via The Sentinel

“Children are going to do what their parents do. If their parents aren't going to turn the TV off, then children won't”

By HOLLI SUNDERLAND, Sentinel reporter, hsunderland@lewistownsentinel.com Fact Box READ TOGETHER The following are some tips for strengthening family bonds by taking time to read together: Find a calm, quiet ... via The Sentinel

“There were several people in the apartment”

One man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a teenager injured in the 2600 block of West Main Street on Wednesday night. via Belleville News

About 80 people will lose their jobs when a Mifflin County dairy processing plant shuts down. via The York Daily Record

Newspapers can and do make a difference in the lives of readers as well as in the communities they cover. via The Sentinel

“But sometimes, when you make something simpler it is better”

' The town of McClure is now home to a new restaurant with a well-known reputation. via The Sentinel

A federal judge has ordered the release of a former Sharon woman until her trial on drug charges. via The Herald

Several appointments and reappointments to the county's Local Emergency Planning Committee were approved Thursday by the Mifflin County Board of Commissioners. via The Sentinel