News

08
May
Update: One dead, two seriously injured in Lewistown arson

Update: One dead, two seriously injured in Lewistown arson

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — A late-night house fire that killed a 44-year-old woman and seriously injured two other people in
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08
May
One dead, others injured in Lewistown fire now being investigated as suspected arson

One dead, others injured in Lewistown fire now being investigated as suspected arson

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The fatal Bratton Avenue house fire that killed one person and injured several others is now
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07
May
One Dead, Others Injured in Lewistown House Fire

One Dead, Others Injured in Lewistown House Fire

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — One person died and several others were injured after a late-night house fire Wednesday in Lewistown
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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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01
May
The MJR Weekend Outlook: May 1–3, 2026

The MJR Weekend Outlook: May 1–3, 2026

Welcome to your weekend guide for Mifflin and Juniata counties. After a busy April, May kicks off with high-speed racing,
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21
Apr
Juniata County approves $172K payment, advances union deal, contracts

Juniata County approves $172K payment, advances union deal, contracts

BY BRIAN CARSON MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $172,279 payment for a storage system project, the
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19
Apr
Water Advisory Lifted; Tests Clear Supply

Water Advisory Lifted; Tests Clear Supply

LEWISTOWN — A “do not drink” advisory issued this week for Mifflin County Municipal Authority customers has been lifted after testing
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18
Apr
Do Not Drink Water Notice

Do Not Drink Water Notice

FROM THE MIFFLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY... WATER SYSTEM ALERTS INFORMATION RELEASE Drinking Water Warning - Do Not Drink the Water
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16
Apr
School board reviews $723K laptop purchase, new sports programs

School board reviews $723K laptop purchase, new sports programs

BY BRIAN CARSON LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District is preparing to approve more than $700,000 in technology spending
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