My Radio Jamz | radioNOVO News for Lewistown: May 13, 2026

RNN LEWISTOWN 05/13/26          MIFFLIN COUNTY IS SET FOR A MAJOR SAFETY OVERHAUL ALONG THE ELECTRIC AVENUE AND SOUTH LOGAN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCED NEARLY 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN STATE GRANT FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT NEW BIKE LANES AND CONCRETE SIDEWALKS FROM ORT VALLEY ROAD TO DERRY PARK DRIVE.           COMMISSIONER NOAH WISE SAYS THE PROJECT IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR RESIDENT SAFETY, PROVIDING CLEARLY DEFINED SPACES FOR CYCLISTS AND STUDENTS WALKING TO SCHOOL. THE UPGRADES WILL ALSO INCLUDE A-D-A COMPLIANT RAMPS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.          JUNIATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE BACKING A MAJOR EXPANSION AT THE CHRISTIAN RETREAT CENTER AHEAD OF ITS SUMMER CAMP SEASON. OFFICIALS VOTED TUESDAY TO SUPPORT THE CENTER'S APPLICATION FOR STATE TAX CREDITS TO FUND OVER FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN OUTDOOR UPGRADES. PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A NEW PLAYGROUND, A FLOATING DOCK, AND AN ACCESS ROAD TO REDUCE CAMPUS TRAFFIC. DIRECTOR ZACH BASHORE SAYS SEVEN LOCAL BUSINESSES HAVE ALREADY PLEDGED SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT, WHICH IS SET TO BEGIN AS SUMMER PROGRAMS KICK OFF ON JUNE 15TH.