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Opinion

No reason to risk measles

Editorials

If you’re of a certain age — about 70 and beyond — it’s entirely fine to be nostalgic about some things from your childhood, like hula hoops, Davy Cockett coonskin caps, Elvis or “Gunsmoke.” One thing you shouldn’t be nostalgic about, though, is the measles. Before a vaccine ...

Easter festivities kick off

Editorials

The annual Downtown Discover Egg Hunt kicked off this week, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to get out with youngsters, enjoy the fresh spring breeze and get to know Lewistown. The contest kicked off Friday and challenges children ages 3 to 11 to find 36 decorated cardboard eggs ...

When your last name is Kelley

Local Columns

When your last name is Kelley, observing St. Patrick’s Day isn’t merely an option; it is a time-honored tradition. After all, isn’t there a wee bit of Irish in all of us on this fun-filled day? It seems everyone seeks ways to connect with and honor their ancestral heritage, and for those ...

Renovations continue at MC library

Local Columns

You’ve probably heard by now that library renovations have started. It’s been very exciting and, surprisingly, not as noisy as I had originally thought it would be. Before I go on any further, this project is supported in part through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, PA ...

March ’24 updates for Juniata County Library

Local Columns

A lot is going on at the library, so we want to make sure to share some updates with you: Mobile hotspots: We received notice recently that the organization loaning us the AT&T and Verizon hotspots will be discontinuing their service. Their next cycle starts in April and the hotspots ...

Christians are called to trust God

Local Columns

Good morning, dear friends. This morning, I could be tempted to be fearful, with all the talk of the Coronavirus. You, too? Or have you decided that it’s all a joke, with no need to concern yourself? It’s been a few weeks of rocking back and forth between the two opinions, hasn’t it? I ...