Tag: Mifflin

West Mifflin council rejects proposal for pet limit

West Mifflin community members broke out in applause and cheers as the council moved to kill a controversial proposal aimed at pet owners. The borough was considering placing a limit on the number of pets one person could own but the backlash was swift. People packed a council meeting Tuesday night planning to speak on […]

McClure man charged with homicide in Mifflin County

Jun. 6—A 76-year-old Mifflin County man is charged with killing a 64-year-old woman in a McClure home Wednesday afternoon. William Shoop, is charged with criminal homicide by state police in Lewistown after a shooting along Snook Road, in Decatur Township, Mifflin County. Police were called to the scene at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday for reports of […]

Mifflin County road closed due to sinkhole

DECATUR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says they’ve closed a Mifflin County road due to a sinkhole. The closure affects Route 2006 (Summit Road) in Decatur Township near the intersection with Route 522. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now PennDOT says drivers should follow […]

Part of West Mifflin to close for drainage installation

Part of a road in West Mifflin closes on Monday so crews can complete work for the Mon/Fayette Expressway Project. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says New England Road will be closed between Camp Hollow Road and Route 837 so crews can install new drainage in the area. Detours will be posted, and local traffic will […]

Mifflin Twp. officer cut by knife in altercation, suspect in custody

A Mifflin Township police officer was injured Sunday night after an altercation near a disabled vehicle. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. on the 2900 block of Perdue Avenue, according to information provided by the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9. A Mifflin Township officer, who has not been identified, was with […]