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Perry County Animal Rescue in jeopardy of closing: ‘The county needs the rescue’
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — After almost two decades of service, the Perry County Animal Rescue is in jeopardy of closing its doors. “It’s actually very sad and very depressing,” said Paula Current, the owner of the Perry County Animal Rescue. “I am going to have to stop sooner or later.” Unless she gets more […]
Eight most expensive homes sold in Perry County, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
A house in Wheatfield Township that sold for $360,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $226,812. The average price per square foot ended up at $153.
Liquor license moved to Newport convenience store
Newport Borough Council approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license during its Sept. 17 meeting. The license, which can be traced to the former Newport Tavern in Oliver Twp., would be utilized by a proposed convenience store at 29 North Second St. The store would have seating for roughly 30 and be operated by Ansh Shah, 21, who currently is a psychology major at Penn State. Shah said the location will feature a deli, and sell hot dogs, sandwiches and other to-go foods. Shah estimated the operation, which has a renovation budget of $38,000, would employ around 12 to 15 individuals.
Newport official elected to a state position
Newport Borough Councilwoman Tami Halstead recently won an officer’s position in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB). The PSAB elected Halstead to the second vice president position this summer. Halstead has served on Newport Borough Council for 16 years and PSAB board of directors for the last decade.
Perry County Commissioners - Sept. 16, 2024
Perry County commissioners took time during their Sept. 16 meeting to reflect on the Sept. 11 firefighter memorial walk, held in Liverpool, to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in 2001. One of the commissioners attended the 3.43-mile walk, a symbolic gesture marking the sacrifice. Participants walked while wearing firefighting gear, a nod to the bravery of the first-responders who faced unimaginable dangers on that tragic day.
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