BURNHAM — From flipping pizzas to fine French cuisine, Micah Hetrick has worked his way up the food chain and is now a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Starting his journey in the food industry at the meager age of 16, Hetrick began working at the Burnham OIP as a sub ...
Colorful, lush planters lining Market Street in Lewistown this summer are the result of efforts made by participants in the first Downtown Lewistown Adopt-a-Planter program hosted by the Borough of Lewistown and the Juniata Valley Master Gardeners. Lisa Knudson was the recipient of the Jim ...
The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau wants you to believe in Goose Day. They’ve launched a new campaign along with this year’s list of activities, events, and restaurants serving the lucky bird. “The ‘I believe in Goose Day’ campaign has two meanings,” Jenny Landis, executive ...
For most Mifflin County residents, a mouthful of roast goose on Goose Day simply means keeping up tradition and a little fun, along with a once-a-year change in diet — and maybe crossed fingers just in case it does bring good luck. Goose Day, of course, is Mifflin County’s unique holiday. The county is reputed to be the only place in the United States where the medieval Michaelmas feast is still celebrated. Although its roots trace back as far as the fifth century, little is known about the holiday and still less is known about how geese came to be associated with the holiday. ...
All month —Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, 276 Green Ave., Lewistown, will have apple dumplings for sale. Preorder at the front desk by Sept 22. Call (717) 242-5700. Orders must be prepaid and be picked up on Sept. 29. Located at All month —Road Trip Prize Pack Giveaway from United Way of Mifflin-Juniata. Prize pack includes trunk organizer, car charger, Bluetooth speaker, water bottle, travel mug and umbrella. All new users on the Get Connected volunteer site will be entered to win. Go to http://mjunitedway.galaxydigital.com and create your volunteer profile. More information: (717) ...
Serving Goose Dinners on Sept. 29 Honey Creek Inn the Country — 4698 US Hwy 322, Reedsville (717) 667-2314 J.P Edwards Grill and Bar —203 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham, (717) 248-1150 Michele’s —101 S. Main St., Reedsville, (717) 667-9496 Red’s Diner — South Main Street Extended, Lewistown, (717) 248-7967 Kountry Kitchen, 6052 U.S. Highway 522, McVeytown, (717) 899-6711 J.P.’s Restaurant — 9 Stop Plaza Dr., Mifflintown, (717) 436-8941 Sal Lee’s — 8585 U.S. Highway 522, Lewistown (717) 248-2248 Country Village Restaurant —118 E. Main St., ...
