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Man arrested after 120 mph+ motorcycle chase in Mifflin County, Troopers sayabc27 News10 hours ago
3-year-old girl dies after her grandmother beat her with a large wooden stick just because the child wouldn’t listen and then left her on a bed for days for someone else to find her; grandma arrestedroanokedailymagazine.com9 hours ago
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Man arrested after 120 mph+ motorcycle chase in Mifflin County, Troopers say
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was arrested after leading Troopers on a high-speed chase in Mifflin County while riding a motorcycle, State Police say. Charles Hampton Jr., 39, of McClure, reached speeds over 120 MPH, illegally passing multiple vehicles, and hitting a pursuing Trooper’s cruiser during the police chase, State Police at Lewistown […]
Here's how you can celebrate Goose Day in Juniata, Mifflin counties
LEWISTOWN, Pa. — The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau invites one and all to celebrate Goose Day with the residents of Mifflin and Juniata counties on Sept. 29. According to the Visitors Bureau, the legend of Goose Day began when a Pennsylvania Dutchman named Andrew Pontius was looking to hire a tenant farmer to help with his farm in Snyder County.
MERF RADIO LOCAL SPORTS | SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Big Valley Invitational champ Carter Smith continued the strong start to his cross country career, earning the win yesterday against Cumberland Valley. The Huskies’ won the meet, 21-40. CV beat the Mifflin County girls, 15-49. Amilia Coffey was the first Husky to finish, placing seventh. Ava Wagner (pictured) ran a personal-best for the second race in a row.
Mifflin County school closed Sept. 3 for asbestos testing
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Mifflin County school will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for asbestos testing. According to a Facebook post, the Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology was notified on Aug. 30 that the construction trade program had removed a chalkboard from the wall of their classroom during an afternoon session.
Fall forecast calls for impressive autumn foliage in upstate NY
Leaf peepers rejoice — conditions appear to be aligning for vibrant fall colors in western and central New York and the North Country. AccuWeather predicts especially colorful fall foliage across more than 20 states this autumn, though not in traditional prime areas like much of New England. ...
Pennsylvania’s Rite Aid footprint relatively intact as pharmacy chain emerges from bankruptcy; 100% of Michigan stores closed, 98% of Ohio
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Rite Aid emerged from bankruptcy Tuesday, nearly 11 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection and after closing about 780 stores, which was more than most analysts expected. But the state-by-state impact varied dramatically. Pennsylvania, Rite Aid’s headquarter state and largest market by number of stores, fared better than other […]
Locals feel ignored as PennDOT pushes for more state money
(The Center Square) — A series of hearings on Pennsylvania’s transportation future revealed more desire for broader reforms, but also tensions from local and state officials over how PennDOT functions. The House Transportation Committee met Wednesday in Wilkes-Barre, its fourth of five meetings to figure out how the state will pay for its roads, bridges, and public transit systems as population — and tax revenue — shrinks. “In short, 2013...
Environmental group claims Pa. water testing requirements don’t protect students from lead
Pennsylvania’s school districts are failing to protect children from exposure to lead in school drinking water, an environmental advocacy group said as it called on lawmakers to require and pay for the installation of filtered water fountains. In a report published Wednesday, PennEnvironment found that Pennsylvania’s 2018 rules requiring school districts to test for lead […]
Walz meets with volunteers in Lancaster in first solo campaign trip to Pennsylvania
During his first solo visit to Pennsylvania since joining the Democratic presidential ticket, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned in Lancaster County on Wednesday, visiting a campaign office to speak with volunteers and make some calls to voters.
Study: 1 in 5 Pennsylvania students worried about running out of food at home
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new study from the Pennsylvania Department on Crime and Delinquency outlines a growing trend of food insecurity among students entering the new school year. According to the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey, around 1 in 5 students (20%) have reported feeling worried about running out of...
Sen. Schwank hosts Ag Secretary and State Veterinarian for Berks County agriculture discussion
State Senator Judy Schwank hosted an agriculture update at Penn State Berks on Wednesday morning, where Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg presented the latest developments in the state’s agriculture sector. The event was attended by local farmers, stakeholders, and community members, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with state officials on the challenges and progress in Pennsylvania agriculture.
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