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Jun
Mifflin County honors Crosson as National Teacher of the Year

Mifflin County honors Crosson as National Teacher of the Year

BY BRIAN CARSON Mifflin County commissioners honored Ashlie Crosson on Thursday as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, recognizing
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02
Jun
Juniata County names Historical Society to lead bicentennial planning

Juniata County names Historical Society to lead bicentennial planning

BY BRIAN CARSON MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday naming the Juniata County Historical Society as the official
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26
May
Juniata County Proclaims June as Dairy Month

Juniata County Proclaims June as Dairy Month

BY BRIAN CARSON The Juniata County Commissioners on Tuesday proclaimed June as Dairy Month, recognizing the county’s dairy industry
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21
May
Mifflin County board moves $106M budget toward final vote

Mifflin County board moves $106M budget toward final vote

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School Board approved a $106,062,122 proposed final general fund budget Thursday,
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21
May
Mifflin County commissioners recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, EMS Week

Mifflin County commissioners recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, EMS Week

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County commissioners approved proclamations Thursday recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month and May
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19
May
Primary voters in Mifflin, Juniata counties select nominees for fall ballot

Primary voters in Mifflin, Juniata counties select nominees for fall ballot

BY BRIAN CARSON Voters in Mifflin and Juniata counties cast ballots Tuesday in a primary election marked mostly by uncontested
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19
May
Juniata County approves forensic interviewer position for Children’s Advocacy Center

Juniata County approves forensic interviewer position for Children’s Advocacy Center

BY BRIAN CARSON MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County commissioners approved a new forensic interviewer position Tuesday for the county’s Children’s
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18
May
Mifflin County Board Drops Proposed School Cuts After Large Public Turnout

Mifflin County Board Drops Proposed School Cuts After Large Public Turnout

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School Board voted Monday to drop a list of proposed budget cuts after
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07
May
Mifflin County Commissioners Honor Corrections Staff, Approve Jail Contract Rate Increase

Mifflin County Commissioners Honor Corrections Staff, Approve Jail Contract Rate Increase

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County commissioners recognized employees at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility on Thursday, proclaiming May 3-9
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05
May
Juniata County recognizes $50,000 in shale grants for safety, stormwater work

Juniata County recognizes $50,000 in shale grants for safety, stormwater work

BY BRIAN CARSON MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County officials recognized two $25,000 Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund grants Tuesday for projects aimed
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