LEWISTOWN — Retired educators from throughout the region heard firsthand how innovative programs across the country are addressing educational opportunities and teacher shortages when 2025 National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson spoke at the…
Happy Haunts
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…
Governor’s race expected to drive voter turnout
LEWISTOWN – Election officials in Mifflin and Juniata counties say preparations for the Nov. 3 general election are going smoothly,…
MCSD official announces up to $853,352 grant contract
LEWISTOWN — Chief Academic Officer Steven DeArment said Thursday that his office received a grant contract worth up to $853,352…
Mifflin County's first youth ambassador makes his voice heard
LEWISTOWN — Dane Ufema doesn't need much encouragement to speak his mind. He likes to talk, enjoys helping people and…
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Local Sports
Cross country: Huskies sweep four opponents in final home meet
REEDSVILLE – Mifflin County swept four opponents in both races Thursday, giving its seniors…
Gridiron Glance
DUNCANNON -- Briahna Brubaker scored a goal as East Juniata girls soccer defeated Line Mountain for…
Roundups: EJ bests Eagles for TVL crown, 1-0
Mifflin County-Juniata cross country
Penn State
Lady Lions meet St. Lawrence this weekend
UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State women’s hockey team steps out of conference play to face ECAC Hockey opponent St. Lawrence at Appleton Arena in Canton, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. LAST WEEKEND Penn State swept Lindenwood with a 5-4 victory Friday night and a 3-0…
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 19 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-4, 5-1 Big Ten) took down…
Field hockey: No. 19 Lions blank Hoosiers, 1-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lions close out their four-game homestand as the…
Men’s hockey: Lions clash with Canisius for weekend set
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
Obituaries
Naomi L. (Yoder) Yoder
Naomi L. Yoder, 87, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at her home. Born on March 23, 1939 in Belleville, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Lena (Bawel) Yoder. On March 5, 1959, she married Louis S. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 2023.…
Kimberly S. Henry, 58, of Port Royal, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. All…
Kimberly S. Henry
A. Pearl Swartz, 96, of Mifflintown, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Funeral service will…
A. Pearl Swartz
Susan I. Hernandez
Editorials
Don't forget the giving in Thanksgiving
As November approaches and we begin to think about Thanksgiving festivities, we hope you will pause to consider spending a little less time counting our blessings and a little more time sharing them. Last week, Shelter Services in Lewistown marked its 40th anniversary, bringing together longtime supporters and individuals whose lives have been changed…
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Lifestyles
Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown
The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it's Rivian's turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker's first small electric SUV, and it's gunning for the Model Y. Rivian's R1T…
Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in the Kenyan capital's notorious traffic
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade
Religion
Annual Reformation Recital Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church
Danger is lurking: It is not too late to embrace Jesus
There is hope for victims of domestic abuse
It pays to serve the Lord
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,…