LEWISTOWN — On Sunday, Oct. 11, survivors gathered for a annual fundraiser to honor those who have dealt with cancer. Pink Connection, a local nonprofit, was formed to bring breast cancer survivors together, support those…
Juniata County is ready for Election Day ballots
MIFFLINTOWN — Election Day is right around the corner and Juniata County Election Director Eva Weyrich wanted to provide the…
Mifflin County measles cases climb to 167 as Pennsylvania reaches 1,136
LEWISTOWN - Mifflin County accounted for nearly one-quarter of Pennsylvania’s newest measles cases as its total climbed to 167, according…
Buffington updates Rotary about progress on downtown projects
LEWISTOWN — It's no secret that downtown Lewistown has been on an uphill climb, becoming more vibrant, community-based and filled…
Lewistown Borough Council approves Carter to fill vacant seat
LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council approved James Carter Jr., to fill the vacant council seat on Tuesday. Borough Council…
Grant funding application approved for upcoming event
MIFFLINTOWN — A household hazardous waste event for Juniata County citizens is being offered for the first time on Saturday,…
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Local Sports
Roundups: Beward fuels Juniata win over Greenwood
MIFFLINTOWN -- Juniata boys soccer defeated Greenwood, 1-0, on Tuesday. Landon Beward scored the lone goal as Easton Berry had the assist for the Indians. Nolan Imes had seven saves for Juniata as Greenwood posted five. Juniata outshot Greenwood, 6-4. Greenwood tallied more corners, 7-1. Juniata is now 14-2 on the season. The Wildcats…
Wednesday, Oct. 14 Volleyball Juniata at EJ, 6:30p Girls soccer Mifflin County at East Pennsboro, 7p…
Local schedule
Roundups: Lady Indians tame Huskies, 6-0
Tuesday, Oct. 13 Boys soccer Forbes Road at BCS, 4p Halifax at EJ, 6:30p Greenwood at…
Local schedule
Penn State
Lions try to overcome run game woes
Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with head coach Matt…
UNIVERSITY PARK – Week 5 of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football…
Washington helps Jags top Eagles
College Football: Lions head to Michigan
KENT, Ohio – The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-4, 2-1 Big Ten) utilized penalty corners and…
Lions blank Golden Flashes, 3-0
Obituaries
Callie Elise Espigh
Callie Elise Espigh, 24, of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Cumberland County. A Celebration of Callie’s Life will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at King Funeral Home and Crematory, 47 Carriage House Lane, Reedsville,…
Bonnie L. Young
Gerald 'Jerry' G. Dean
Richard K. Baade, 90, of Mifflin, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Arrangements have been…
Richard K. Baade
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
2026 Jim Tunall Award Winners
The Downtown Lewistown Adopt-a-Planter program began in 2016. The program is organized by Sara Buffington. There is no fee to sponsor a planter, other than the cost of selected plants, compost, mulch, fertilizer, etc. Sponsors are responsible for all feeding, watering and general upkeep, and must maintain their planters from mid May to the…
The healing garden
Pauper’s Cemetery story kept alive by DAR
For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible
Religion
Happy are the peacemakers, part three
Experiencing the gentle fall breeze
‘Let the little children come to Me – for of such is the kingdom of God’
Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years
Agriculture
New research grants to develop eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics
HARRISBURG — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for two grants aimed at reducing plastic waste and creating new market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. The first grant will support development of a recycling program for plastics used in producing, harvesting, packaging, and transporting crops and…