Brian Carson

01
Apr
Editorial: If Taxes Are Going Up, Say Why

Editorial: If Taxes Are Going Up, Say Why

If the Juniata County School District is going to ask taxpayers to accept another increase, it owes them more than
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28
Mar
She Walked Into a Wrestling Room Alone. Now She’s Carrying a Program With Her.

She Walked Into a Wrestling Room Alone. Now She’s Carrying a Program With Her.

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN – The whistle blows, and the room goes quiet in the way only wrestling rooms can go
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27
Mar
School board approves new elementary principal position after strong public push

School board approves new elementary principal position after strong public push

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County School Board approved a reorganization of its elementary administration on Thursday, creating a
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26
Mar
Mifflin County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Inductees

Mifflin County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Inductees

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Sports Hall of Fame will induct five individuals and one championship team as part of its
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25
Mar
Huskies edge State College behind Lepley, strong pitching

Huskies edge State College behind Lepley, strong pitching

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County scratched out enough offense and leaned on its pitching staff to open the season
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24
Mar
Mifflin County opens season with split in first meet at new facility

Mifflin County opens season with split in first meet at new facility

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County track and field team christened its new facility Tuesday night with a strong opening performance, splitting
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24
Mar
Commissioners Ratify $326K in CDBG Payments for Directional Boring Project

Commissioners Ratify $326K in CDBG Payments for Directional Boring Project

BY BRIAN CARSON MIFFLINTOWN – The Juniata County Commissioners on Tuesday ratified more than $326,000 in Community Development Block Grant
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23
Mar
Stop Paying for Attention From People Who Don’t Live Here

Stop Paying for Attention From People Who Don’t Live Here

If you own a business in Mifflin or Juniata County, this is worth a quick look. Most advertising today reaches
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20
Mar
🗓️ The MJR Weekend Outlook: March 20–22, 2026

🗓️ The MJR Weekend Outlook: March 20–22, 2026

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN/PORT ROYAL — This is one for the history books. From the roar of the "Speed
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19
Mar
Commissioners Proclaim 4-H Week, Select Consultant for $445K Road Safety Plan

Commissioners Proclaim 4-H Week, Select Consultant for $445K Road Safety Plan

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday proclaimed March 15–21 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week, recognizing the
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