Mifflin County News

Mifflin County Commissioners Mark Sunderland and Bob Reck said on Wednesday they would vote down any contract that comes before them regarding contracts with the state for more prisoners.

The Mifflin County Commissioners passed several resolutions Monday during a special public meeting on the subject of extending Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone status for several properties in Granville Township.

A Reedsville man and woman were thrown to the roadway late Monday evening when their buggy was struck by a hit-and-run driver, Mifflin County Regional Police Cpl.

Here are some safety steps regarding the use of sparklers, offered by the National Council of Fireworks Safety: Sparklers always should be used under close adult supervision.

It's no secret that hazardous materials criss-cross the country day and night, both via railways and tractor trailers.

Anticipated funding cuts could hinder the efforts of area social service agencies and programs to assist needy members of the community, some local officials say regarding the state's 2009-2010 budget debate.

No matter how you slice it, Pennsylvania's agricultural community is looking at taking a substantial hit from proposed cuts in the 2009-2010 state budget.

Kenneth P. Fisher, president and chief executive officer of MCS Bank will retire as CEO effective June 30, according to a press release from Robert G. Shoff, MCS Bank chairman of the board.

Nearly every corner of Pennsylvania's legal community is on edge as the budget negotiations heat up in the General Assembly.

A vehicle owned and operated by Robert Walter Sr., of Milroy, sits on its roof Sunday after being struck while Walter attempted to enter U.S. 322 East at the Milroy exit, Mifflin County Regional Police said.

As Pennsylvania's budget debate in Harrisburg continues to rage on, the Mifflin County Commissioners are planning to join their brethren across the commonwealth to urge state legislators to adopt a responsible 2009-10 budget that maintains funding for core government services and does not shift costs to the local level.

Crystal Yoder, 20, of Belleville, is crowned the 2009-2010 Mifflin County Dairy Princess Thursday night at the Mifflin County Dairy Princess Pageant and Benefit Auction in Belleville.

Juniata County School Board members asked the Mifflin-Juniata Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee for another seat on the committee during a meeting Tuesday in Mifflintown.

Larry Wolfe's Mifflin County American Legion team got off to a rocky start on Monday evening, but bounced back in fine fashion to pick up its first victory of the season - an 8-5 road triumph over Clarance that was called after six innings due to darkness.

Anyone who has ever hit a ball with a wooden bat, dug a hole in the ground or enjoyed shade from the fine-leafed foliage of an ash tree should be alarmed by a green metallic beetle that could ruin the species.

First Quality Baby Products LLC will receive a $2.3-million loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced Wednesday.

Bill Corbin, center, an emergency medical technician with Fame EMS, shows Ray Brune, left, and Brittany Wagner how to properly perform CPR on a dummy Saturday during a comprehensive training day for playground supervisors.

A Pittsburgh developer who is planning a large-scale building project in Derry Township is one step closer to breaking ground this summer.

It's not unusual for everyday people to let their minds wander from time to time, thinking, "Is this all I'm going to be?" And, at times, some even throw caution to the wind and do something about it.

The Mifflin County Historic Courthouse is lit with the color purple Thursday night in downtown Lewistown, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Days - honoring cancer survivors and in memory of those who lost their battle with cancer.