Officials discuss upcoming Safe Routes to School project
LEWISTOWN — During a recent Derry Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Kelly Shutes shared updates on an upcoming…
Route 522 bridge work to begin Monday in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN — Motorists traveling Route 522 in Lewistown Borough should prepare for traffic delays beginning Monday as crews begin work…
PennDOT to unveil plans for roundabout in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Nov. 2 to present plans for a project…
Putting potential to work: MyWorks gives MCHS students hands-on employment experience
LEWISTOWN — For many high school students, a first job is more than a paycheck. It is a chance to…
SCI Huntingdon to host job fair Oct. 27
HUNTINGDON — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections will host a job fair from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27,…
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Gridiron Glance
Mifflin County (2-6) at Lower Dauphin (4-4) 7 p.m. Friday LAST MEETING: Lower Dauphin…
Friday, Oct. 23 Football Mifflin County at Lower Dauphin, 7p Line Mtn. at Juniata, 7p
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Clark embracing opportunity, community as Juniata athletic director
New athletic director ready to build on East Juniata's tradition of success
Penn State
Men’s hockey: Lions clash with Canisius for weekend set
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lions close out their four-game homestand as the Canisius Golden Griffins come to town for a weekend set at Pegula Ice Arena. FOLLOW THE ACTION Dates: Friday, October 23 | Saturday, October 24 Place: Pegula Ice Arena – University Park, Pa. Time: 7 p.m. | 5…
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten Network announced the linear television designations for Penn State wrestling’s 2026-27…
PSU matmen welcome WVU to Bryce Jordan Center
UNIVERSITY PARK – Week 6 of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football…
Dotson, Oweh stand out during Week 6
The Nittany Lions are aiming for their first win in conference play when the team faces…
Men's soccer: Lions collide with Rutgers
Obituaries
James S. ‘Jim’ Abram
James S. "Jim" Abram, 99, of Mifflintown, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026,…
Norman E. Harvey
Stephen R. Ayres, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at his home. Born…
Stephen R. Ayres
Shirley J. Gesselman, 87, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Valley View…
Shirley J. Gesselman
Editorials
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Without a presidential race on the ballot, some voters will sit out next month’s election. We hope you won’t be among them. The governor and legislators elected this fall will help decide how much state money reaches our school districts, which transportation needs get funded and how Pennsylvania taxes and spends. Our representative in…
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
A generation knows 9/11 only as history
Lifestyles
Halloween can be risky for those with food allergies
Halloween can be one of the riskiest times of the year for children and adults with food allergies. Six of the top allergens are frequently found in Halloween candy and treats. In addition to peanuts and tree nuts, other allergens such as wheat, milk, soy, and even egg are used in many chocolates, caramels,…
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
'Appetizing' stores are the quieter, less famous sibling of the Jewish deli
China's porcelain city carries centuries-old heritage to a new generation
Religion
A century of music restored: Historic Steinway returns home to First United Methodist
Must people forsake their sin to enter the kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God is priceless
Religion Briefs
Agriculture
Funding available for agriculture projects
BURNHAM — The Mifflin County Conservation District has announced the grant application period for agricultural operations through the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. The ACAP application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to barnyard improvements, manure storages, mortality composters, grazing management, streambank fencing, stream crossings,…