LOCAL NEWS - Wednesday, November 11, 2026

MISUSE OF 911 IN JUNIATA COUNTY

Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown investigated a misuse of 911 case in Mifflintown, Juniata County.

Through investigation, Luis Leyva, 31, of McAlisterville, was charged with Disorderly Conduct following a misuse of Juniata County 911. Charges were filed through District Court.

JUNIATA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKING BIDS FOR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY

The Juniata County School District is seeking RFPs for K-12 student, athletic, and school photography services.

They are seeking competitive proposals from qualified professional photographers to provide services to the district for five schools and for all athletic programs.

Anyone interested should contact Polly Digon at pdigon@jcsdk12.org or by calling 717-436-2111 extension 5002.

One digital PDF copy of each proposal should be submitted to Digon by December 1, 2026, at 12 Noon.

For more information visit www.jcsdk12.org.

LARGE ALTERCATION IN LEWISTOWN

Lewistown Police responded to the Sunoco on South Main Street in Lewistown, Mifflin County.

Officers arrived to find several agitated people and a pool of blood in the parking lot. After reviewing surveillance and speaking with involved individuals, it was found that Valon McGarvey, 41, of Lewistown, had engaged in a verbal altercation with Kayla Tonelli, 32, of Lewistown inside the store.

McGarvey's paramour tried to cover her mouth and push her out of the store while holding her back from Tonelli. McGarvey then returned to the store in a vehicle and engaged in a physical altercation with another female outside the store.

A male bystander and a teenager attempted to separate the fighting females when Tonelli ran out of the store and began punching McGarvey.

Tonelli held McGarvey down to restrain her for several seconds before ending the altercation. Tonelli told police that McGarvey struck the teenager; however, there was no video or any other evidence to support that claim.

Tonelli and McGarvey were both cited for Disorderly Conduct.

JUNIATA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CLOSED

Juniata County Government offices will be closed today, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. They will reopen Thursday with normal hours.

FALL OUT BOY ANNOUNCES HERSHEYPARK STADIUM DATE FOR 2027

Fall Out Boy’s Twilight of the Punks Tour with The Offspring, Good Charlotte, and The Story So Far will make a stop at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, on August 4, 2027.

CLICK HERE for more information.

TRAVIS TRITT ANNOUNCES 2027 TOUR DATES

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Travis Tritt has announced his initial slate of 2027 tour dates, bringing his signature blend of country, Southern rock and blues to audiences across the country. The run begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, with stops in Nashville, Fort Worth, Kansas City, and more, continuing through October.

The tour includes one stop in Pennsylvania. For more information CLICK HERE.

PA OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT OPERATION SAFE STOP.

Operation Safe Stop is a one-day targeted enforcement and education event where law enforcement officials and participating schools documented drivers violating Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, emphasizing the frequency of these violations and highlighted the importance of driving safely around students and school buses.

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