LEWISTOWN Mifflin County Commissioners heard a presentation Thursday addressing opioid addiction in the community. The highlight of the board’s meeting was an informative presentation by Micaela Mills, fiscal officer for the Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission. Mills provided an overview of the current drug and alcohol services in Mifflin, Juniata and […]
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two stories focusing on the Mifflin County Farm Bureau’s Measure the Candidates Night on Tuesday. LEWISTOWN At times, the candidates’ words seemed more suited for an acceptance speech rather than campaign stumping. Nonetheless, the candidates in attendance took the time to introduce themselves to the 100 to […]
LEWISTOWN The Mifflin County Commissioners issued two impactful proclamations that resonate with local history and social advocacy at Thursday’s meeting. The first proclamation officially marked the week as “Mifflin County Week” in honor of the county’s 234th anniversary. The proclamation traces the county’s origins back to 1789, acknowledging the historical significance of its formation […]
MIFFLINTOWN – The Juniata Commissioners met Tuesday morning and approved a subrecipient agreement between Juniata County and Mifflin-Juniata Human Services in the amount of $10,000, to undertake in cooperation with SEDA-COG Provisions and Enhancements of the Whole Home Repair Program grant funds. The purpose of this program is to assist qualified Lancaster County homeowners in […]
LEWISTOWN The Mifflin County Commissioners approved grant agreements for the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) and Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) Agency contracts at Thursday’s meeting. The HAP agreements run from July 1, 2023, through June 10, 2024, totaling $27,491.00. Recipients of the grants include Mifflin-Juniata Human Services, Shelter Services, and the Abuse Network. “This […]