Federal lawsuit filed against child services
MIFFLINTOWN — The federal government has filed a civil lawsuit against Juniata County Child Care and Development Services Inc. regarding more than $108,000 that the government claims the organization owes. The alleged debt stems from a criminal case in which Edward Jamison, of McAlisterville, altered the minutes of a meeting of a JCCCD board meeting to obtain a $100,000 line of credit from an area bank. Jamison’s line of credit then was paid for using a federal Head Start grant after he had resigned his position. The use of the grant to pay the line of credit was determined to be a misuse of government funds, according to an audit conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. In a letter from 2006, the department’s Office of Inspector General recommended that JCCCD refund the department the portion of the Head Start grant used to pay off the line of credit. In the civil suit filed in June, the U.S.
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Union Elementary students, from left, Emma Mortimore, Elizabeth Yoder and Britney Spickler, greet the new school year with open arms Wednesday in Belleville.
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LEWISTOWN — With the school just beginning, it’s important for kids to get into a healthy sleep routine, Dr. Jose Acosta, medical director of Lewistown Hospital’s Sleep Center, said.
» Full StoryManage after-school time
LEWISTOWN — Immediate after-school hours can be a very enriching time for your child. This is true for many children who are well supervised and/or enrolled in a quality after-school activity.
» Full StoryUnited Way announces 2009 goal
LEWISTOWN — The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is gearing up to launch the 2009 fundraising campaign at a time when more people than ever need a helping hand.
» Full StoryLost rebates baffle locals
LEWISTOWN — As homestead and farmstead rebates were sent out this year, several area residents noticed they did not receive the $187 check — a problem that is cropping up across the commonwealth as school districts and counties comply with the state
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