Local Government

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Apr
Academy approves security system upgrade, moves toward student-led installation

Academy approves security system upgrade, moves toward student-led installation

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Operating Committee on Thursday approved a safety and
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02
Apr
Commissioners approve $445K roadway safety plan aimed at reducing crashes across Mifflin County

Commissioners approve $445K roadway safety plan aimed at reducing crashes across Mifflin County

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $445,527 agreement to develop a countywide transportation
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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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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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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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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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11
Mar
County Commissioners Approve Hazard Mitigation Planning Contract, Issue Proclamations at Tuesday Meeting

County Commissioners Approve Hazard Mitigation Planning Contract, Issue Proclamations at Tuesday Meeting

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11
Mar
County approves engineering contract for Jacks Creek Bridge; Red Cross Month proclaimed

County approves engineering contract for Jacks Creek Bridge; Red Cross Month proclaimed

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County Commissioners proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month during last Thursday’s meeting,
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