LEWISTOWN Henry Banks was a dedicated firefighter with a heart of gold. Just ask those within the community or, better yet, his colleagues at the Junction Fire Company in Lewistown. His career as a firefighter was just blooming, newly graduated from his EMT class. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short in a vehicle […]
MIFFLINTOWN Eleven people were displaced due to an apartment building fire that tore through Main Street Saturday night. According to Juniata County Department of Emergency Services Public Information Officer Glenn Kerstetter, the fire involved five rental units between 104 and 106 North Main Street. Kerstetter said firefighters from Mifflintown Hose Company and mutual aid […]
LEWISTOWN A mobile home on Roosevelt Avenue was considered a total loss as a result of a fire that started just before midnight Sunday. Chief Logan Volunteer Fire Company Chief Eric Moist said the occupant was able to escape, but two cats were killed in the blaze. Moist said one firefighter was also treated […]